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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1962
Page
2
Sunset today at 6:57 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow at 4:35 a.m. The Moon rises high and sets at 9:02 p.m. First Quarter on June 10. Venus appears near the Moon as the first star after sunset, while Jupiter in the southeast remains the last star to fade before sunrise.
Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge Saturday morning was 21.72 feet, up 0.35 in 24 hours. Sea level reading 556.02 feet. TVA lake stages Pickwick 413.8 Guntersville 595.0 Whitesburg 556.7 Wilson 506.8. Friday high 88 at 3 p.m. low 71 at 4 a.m. Saturday 88 at 11 a.m. Forecast variable clouds with warm today and tonight and 40 to 60 percent shower and thunderstorm activity mainly this afternoon. Winds south 7 to 15 mph, gusts near 40 mph with storms. High today 86, low tonight 66.
In Paris the two leaders confer at Chateau de Champs on Britain’s bid to join the six nation Common Market. Macmillan seeks flexibility to retain Commonwealth ties while De Gaulle insists on Rome Treaty obligations as a condition of entry.
A liverwurst and cream cheese pate gains depth by folding in pureed cooked chicken livers creating a richer spread. The technique enhances texture and flavor while keeping a smooth consistency.
Final Continued from Page 1 highlights long careers of Decatur educators Mrs. Jordan and “Doc” Jordan. It notes their service to Decatur city schools, leadership roles in Delta Kappa Gamma and AAUW, and community involvement. The piece recalls moments of dedication at Riverside High, including a farewell assembly and resilient return to service after illness, and mentions current admissions and dismissals in the district.
A page lists multiple individuals associated with hospitals in Lawrence County, including J B Rice of Moulton, Herschel Parker of Moulton, Joseph Randolph of Town Creek, Lou Letson of Courtland, Harold Terry of Hillsboro, Dae Adair of Moulton, Cullie Thompson of Moulton, Curtis May of Danville, Lonnie Sparks of Trinity, Ettrey Bates of Danville, and Linda Turner of Moulton, with various counts next to each name.
A compiled roster lists multiple individuals including Mrs Mary Baker of Athens and Mrs Helen Jane Wilson of Athens along with others in Athens and nearby Harvest and Tanner. The entries show names and locations with scattered day markers such as 1 June and 3.
Readable fragment lists individuals and addresses including Mrs Ollie Blankenship Mrs Reva Burgin 2406 Elliott St SE Mrs One Day Somerville Master Jay Casey 1403 7th Ave SE Mrs Elaine Biggs Spring Ave SW Robert Jett Tanner 1 Mrs Dorothy Strandridge 1601 Grant St Mrs Vernas Terry Wheeler 1 Gerald Harris 445 Sherman St.
A compiled list shows numerous names with addresses including Hartselle Tanner Decatur Moulton and Athens entries. The fragment mentions adults and children such as James H Martin Mrs Dewitt Coleman Harold Stewart and Master Walter Owens among many others at various street addresses.
In the November general election the top eight finishers will be elected. Republicans see improvement if a candidate can place eighth statewide and still win a seat. Possible GOP names for Congress include George McNally John Buchanan Jr James Martin Dick Bennett Evan Foreman and Julian Elgin among others. The GOP also weighs candidates for governor and other posts including commissioner of agriculture.
Washington AP reports a Senate clash looms over an amendment to end U S economic aid to Yugoslavia as part of President Kennedy's 4.66 billion foreign aid package. Sen. Proxmire vows a floor battle to strip Yugoslav aid authority including development loans and surplus commodity sales.
The event will nominate a candidate for state superintendent of education and select nominees for the legislature. Delegates total 866, representing all of Alabama's 67 counties, with details on industries, the treasurer role, and a Public Service Commission post involved in the process.
The piece traces family and allies surrounding George Wallace in Alabama politics. It notes Jack Wallace as the current judge and potential future ally, Gerald and Oscar Harper tied to the campaign, Sam LeMaistre likely to join a cabinet, Rep. Sim Thomas shaping legislative influence, Rep. Albert Brewer as a potential House speaker, and John Kohn as a behind the scenes influencer.
Loyal guard forces seized key sites including the airport and radio station while rebels briefly captured base Cmdr. Ginnari and Cmdr. Carbonnell. Government reports link the revolt to pro Castro sentiment, aiming to install a Cuban-type regime in oil-rich Venezuela. Police arrested young Communists suspected of planning terror, and a prior Carupano flare-up was crushed by air force bombing and army invasion with about 40 rebels killed.
Building permits issued to John Harlow for a poultry plant at McClellan and N Madison Streets costing 15000 dollars and to Marvin Black for a garage at 701 Irvin Street costing about 2000 dollars.
An open house will be held at the Cullman Nursing Home from 1 to 5 pm today. The public is invited to attend and tour the facility.
Vacation Bible schools open Monday at Basham Chapel Methodist Church from 8:30 to 11:30 daily and at Neel Methodist Church from 1:00 to 4:00 daily. Ages one through 16 eligible. both programs end Friday this week.
Memorial services will be held today at Lebanon Methodist Church in Speake. Lunch will be served on the ground after the service.
Trevor Hawk of 1500 W Market St reported to Athens Police that someone entered his home within the past two to three weeks and stole 150 from his old money collection.
The Athens Limestone County Circuit Clerk’s office collected 291.95 dollars on Saturday for seven fines including speeding twice one for no driver’s license highway intoxication running a stop sign and driving while intoxicated.
Hurricane watchers in Miami expect Alma to be the first named storm of the season running June to November. Air Force and Navy recon teams are prepared as forecaster Arnold Sugg says about 10 storms form yearly and notes Anna appeared July 19 last year with Jenny striking November 6.
Nikita Khrushchev announced that rather than cut military spending the Soviet government will raise food prices to fund farm mechanization. Meat up 30 percent and butter 25 percent amid shortages with inflation acknowledged. He spoke to 5,000 Young Communists at the Kremlin noting miscalculations raised salaries beyond goods output.
John Connally and Don Yarborough fought neck and neck for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor in a race linked to the Kennedy era and state issues. Unofficial returns from 120 of 254 counties showed Connally leading 175,405 to 166,898, about one third of the expected total.
Mr and Mrs James Hicks Elk M ont 2 a son Thursday at Athens Limestone Hospital Mr and Mrs Melvin C Williams Athens 2 a son Thursday at Athens Limestone Hospital Mr and Mrs B C Smith Harvest 1 a daughter Friday at Athens Limestone Hospital A boy to Mr and Mrs Robert E Daly 1602 Locust St SE Saturday at Decatur General Hospital A girl to Mr and Mrs Harold E Stewart Tanner 1 Friday at Decatur General Hospital
Death notice for Oscar Lee Absher 42 of Joppa 1 reveals he killed himself with a .22 rifle in his home on Thursday. Coroner Grady Moss calls it suicide, noting long-standing depression. Survived by widow Joines Absher five sons Barbara and Roda Kay Absher two brothers two sisters and his parents.
Mrs J H Alexander died at her daughter Marion Robertson's Cullman home at 1 25 p m Saturday Funeral arrangements will be announced later Survivors include three daughters Marion Robertson Mrs W R Griffin Cullman and Mrs Herman Kyle Birmingham
Funeral services for William Van Haney 84 of 704 W Washington St were held today at 2 p m at Market Street Church of Christ. Burial followed in Athens City Cemetery with McConnell Funeral Home directing. Survivors include wife Lela. daughters Mrs Martin Holmes Mrs Milton Jenkins Mrs Alton Brock. sons Hollis Haney Kullen Haney. 18 grandchildren and one half sister Mrs Huey Christopher. Great grands will be pallbearers.
Recital at Central Methodist Church featured students including Carol Bernard Susan Smith Dianne Kennedy Becky Morris Joe Propst David Bernard Carol Owen Jeffie Bailey Carol Cook Douglas Sittason Bruce Bernard Cheryl Kennedy Mary Eleanor Harvey Madilyn Marshall Janet Stovall Rita Garvey Joan Mitchell Kathy Street Sharon Mitchell Larry Parks Burt Parks Mary Sue Smither Patsy Morgan Anne Swafford and Jim Breckenridge. Community notices cover a 1962 1963 accountants meeting district WWI veterans events car accident hospital recovery and travel news with local residents in Morgan County.
Funeral services for Miss Bettie Burleson 86 of 315 Oak Street NE who died Saturday at Pine Nursing Home in Hartselle are at 2 p.m. at Gunthorp Brown Service Funeral Home chapel directed by Rev. Jesse Rogers. Burial is at Bethel Cemetery near Hartselle. Survivors include sister Mrs Ella B. Davis of Decatur and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Burleson Dinsmore John Lyle Carlisle Blackwell W T Staten A B Staten and Horace Roberts. Body remains at the funeral home until services.
Hyannis Massachusetts plans to use Camp Edwards facilities to house 33 children and mothers sent as reverse freedom riders from the South. Selectmen will inspect Camp Edwards for suitability by June 1 as the group faces housing and employment pressures amid tensions over integration.
The FAA reveals a $50,000 budget for studies on sabotage prevention and radioisotope approaches, begun under former administrator E. R. Quesada with Atomic Energy Commission cooperation. Catholic University completed the study last fall and a report was presented to Administrator N. E Halaby, though not yet public.
Prepare thin slices of cooked ham and spread with cheese spread. Roll tightly, secure with cocktail picks, and chill before serving for easy, tasty bites.
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