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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1962
Page
2
In the northern sky the prominent stars are The Twins. Visible planets include Venus below Saturn, Jupiter rising, and Mars rising. Evening and morning times listed are 6 58 p.m. and 4 35 a.m. with later rises around 9 51 p.m. June 10 and 11 63 p.m. 12 28 a.m. 2 52 a.m.
Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 21.76 feet, a rise of .30 feet in 24 hours. Read ing from sea level was 556.06 feet. Other TVA lake stages this morning: Pickwick 414.1 feet, Guntersville 595.1 feet, Whitesburg 556.4 feet, and Wilson 507.1 feet. High temperature Sunday was 92 degrees at 2 p.m., low during the night 72 at 1 a.m. today. At 10 a.m. today it was 87 degrees. Forecast is for partly cloudy, warm and humid today, tonight and Tuesday with about a 30 per cent chance of thundershowers mainly during the afternoon and evening hours, winds southerly 8 to 12 mph with occasional strong gusts in thundershowers. High today 90, low tonight 68, high Tuesday 91.
Temperatures will run near normal with little variation. highs 84 to 89 and lows 62 to 68. Scattered thundershowers bring light to heavy rain episodes across the interval.
Multiple small ads list furnished apartments and houses for rent, seven contact numbers, and items for sale including furniture and appliances. One listing seeks a soda fountain worker while another notes a middle aged woman seeking housework.ads reference Gordon Drive, 4th Ave SW, 1022 6th Ave SW, and Moulton Street locations.
The Paris crash left 130 people dead, the largest loss in a single air disaster. An Air France Boeing 707 from New York skidded on takeoff, with investigators probing the wreckage for the flight recorder while Paris authorities noted a routine tower exchange.
A 1959 Pontiac driven by Arthur Frank Woodis crashed with a Volkswagen carrying Bert Anders and Charles Roberts, all in Decatur, Alabama. Woodis faces first degree manslaughter charges as the VW was a total loss. Roberts and Anders listed in fair condition. Wolfe funeral set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Sherman Street Church of God.
A hospital notice lists patients and dismissals including Janet Owens, Tommy Hutto, Fannie Mae Johnson, Mary Hines, Parlee Clemmons, Mahione Christopher, Clifford Adams, Clara Hicks, George Garnett, Betty Joyce Lynn, Martha Caldwell, Ann McMullins, Mary Baker, Durenda Cox, Rebecca Adams, Margaret Myle, and Cynthia Rose. Names span Athens Elkmont Tanner and nearby areas with multiple entries per person.
A sequence of resident names and addresses appears, listing Mrs. Mammie Whitt Ardmore Tennessee Miss Gina Harris Hohenwald Mrs. Ola B Mullican Decatur Mrs. Elizabeth Howell 2111 State Ave Mrs. Stella Garmany 1419 Beech St Si Willis Summerford Hartselle Mrs. Paul Russell and infant daughter Decatur 3 Miss Sandra Swann 610 Carri dale St Mrs. Fannie Suggs 302 12th Ave NW Mrs. Jesse Johnson Decatur 1 James Depreast Hartselle Mrs. Dorothy Griffin 1315 10th Ave SE Mrs. O W Thomas and infant son 621 6th Ave SW William Key 405 8th Ave SW
A long OCR style roll lists numerous residents and spouses across Cullman and nearby towns including Hanceville Crane Hill Vinemont Attalla Brooklyn Ohio Holly Pond and Arley with numerous middle initials aiding identification. Names include Gregory Bert Millar Rutie Claira McAllister Barbara Jean Pair Dee William Barnett Hubert Pruitt Thomas Cheatham James Haynes Palmadge Hinkle Vonnie Cranswell Walter Curl Glasscock Millar Hanford Smith Spencer Edmondson Paul Edwards Georgianna Del Brocco Floyd Lindsey John Raines Frank White Randal Niz Buford Suit Luther Morris Harold Graves Kathryn Waldrep Reuben Hart Kreps Nichols Arrington Smith Schwaiger Johnson Burns Norman Sims Graves Mickle Alvis Bolzle Dwight Durham Shults Walldrop Blackmon Chambers Calvert Chapman Jones McClendon Hesterley Gatlin Wallace Hinkle Edwards Ward Ray Hinkle Edwards Ford Turner Wood White Scott Askea Turner Wood etc. The list blends ages and addresses, indicating a registrant or household directory excerpt.
Athens police reported three thefts Sunday. Mrs W O Holliman and Mrs John Kiburn said chairs were stolen from their porches late Saturday night. John Richardson reported a tire and wheel taken from his truck parked on Copeland Road.
A simple serving tip instructs to dollop a blob of sour cream on each serving of vegetable soup mix and finish with a light dusting of paprika for color and rich flavor.
In Alabama Wallace leads state Sen. Ryan deGraffenried by 71,608 votes in last Tuesday's runoff. Canvass shows Wallace 340,730 and deGraffenried 269,122, a record for a governor race. Former Lt. Gov James B Allen defeats Bert Haltom 386,491 to 258,448 for lieutenant governor. Richmond Flowers tops Willard Livingston for attorney general 307,656 to 253,854. Congress: Boykin eliminated with 380,679 votes. Jones 488,816. Andrews 510,678. Elliott 506,990. Hurdle 533,061. Rains 548,349. Roberts 532,559. Selden 521,111. The eight remaining will seek party nomination for next Congress. Democrats must face Republicans in November. GOP hopes conservative Democrats join to elect at least one Republican.
In Tuscumbia Alabama an infant boy found in a crude unmarked grave on a family plot. Circuit Solicitor Bryce Graham and two deputies opened the grave after Mrs. Willie Mae Kilpatrick alerted officials. The baby, about two feet deep, was wrapped in white paper in a cardboard packing case. Toxicologist William T. McVay estimated the child was six weeks premature and planned further tests. No identity or prior report of the death is known.
The Associated Press reports four traffic accidents killed six people in Alabama over the weekend. A drowning claimed Wendel Ray Richie, 21, of Hamilton, and William Maxie Armstrong, 17, of Birmingham. On Saturday night their car struck heavy construction equipment at Haleyville. Frank Callender, 61, of Birmingham, died after being struck by a car on Sunday.
A compilation of names and street addresses across several cities including Dallas Lovelace Athens Pulaski Ardmore Decatur and Huntsville. The list mentions individuals with titles Mrs Master and Baby and includes street numbers and abbreviations, with no further context.
D W Foster died Sunday at St Joseph Hospital in Louisville Kentucky Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 1 30 PM from Miller Funeral Home in Louisville Burial will be at Woodland Memorial Cemetery in Nashville He was survived by several nieces and nephews in Decatur
Charlie Schrimsher age 79 of 705 N Jefferson St Athens died Sunday at 7 am at his son Edward Schrimsher's home in Athens. Services were held today at 4 pm at Fairview Baptist Church Nick Davis Rd with McConnell in charge and burial at adjoining cemetery. Rev J J Ray and Rev Russell Lance officiated. Survivors include widow Gracie Schrimsher six sons Edward Ellis Schrimsher Thomas Schrimsher Alton Schrimsher Hartselle Schrimsher Horace Schrimsher a daughter Donna Mae Carroll a brother John O Schrimsher a sister Lizzie Peek 23 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
John P. Butler 79 of Butler Drive Athens died at 12 05 a m Sunday at his residence Graveside funeral services were to be held today at 3 p m from Butler Cemetery Lauderdale County Rev John M Warren and Rev M P White to officiate with McConnell directing interment Survivors include wife Rosella Butler Athens four sons Cecil J E and A G Butler all of Athens and E T Butler Athens 1 two sisters Mrs Dana Steen Rogersville 1 and Mrs Willie Ray Rogersville 1 23 grandchildren and 32 great grandsons were to serve as pallbearers
Willard Elvis Landers aged 42 of Cicero Illinois died Wednesday in Chicago. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at Cave Springs Baptist Church with burial at Ferguson Cemetery. Elliott Brown Service Funeral Home directed. Survivors include wife Mildred two daughters Wannett Russell and Alice Landers a step daughter Franceine Stepina a son Bobby Landers a step son Fran Stepina parents Mrs Louis Brown two brothers O C and R C Landers and two grandchildren among other relatives.
Ernest Lee Faulkner aged 85 died at 10 15 a m Sunday in Tuscaloosa Funeral services are set for 4 p m Tuesday at Elkmont Methodist Church with burial at Athens City Cemetery in McConnell charge Survivors include seven daughters two sons 24 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren with grandsons as pallbearers
Melvin Helms age 48 of Somerville 3 died today at 12 30 am in a local hospital Funeral services will be held at Red Oak Grove Methodist Church at 2 30 pm with Rev D M Sivley officiating Burial will be in adjoining cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing Survivors include wife Annie Helms five sons Billy Jerry Gene Bobby and Sherrill Helms mother Mrs Martha Helms Lacey's Spring 1 four sisters Mrs Emmitt Stinson Mrs E O Brown Mrs Ruth Yusko Detroit Mich Mrs Howard Johnson one brother Loney Helms Lacey's Spring 1 The body remains at the funeral home until services time.
Hopkinsville Kentucky AP reports Thomas Lee Clark age 35 of Birmingham Alabama was killed Sunday in a collision between his car and a truck on U S 41 A near Hopkinsville Kentucky Police said the crash occurred in daytime on the highway with Clark pronounced dead at the scene authorities were investigating the cause of the wreck.
Nashville Tenn John Robert Sobotka of Decatur was named Founders Medal winner as Vanderbilt College of Arts and Sciences top graduate with highest scholastic average. Phi Beta Kappa Sigma Xi member chemistry major and pre med student. Rhodes Scholar in October at Oxford to study animal physiology before pursuing an MD.
Betty Ann Willoughby 1953 Chevrolet and a 1961 Chevrolet collided on Alabama Highway 36 near a service station injuring two children, Ron Ald Willoughby 7 with a fractured leg and Ray Willoughby 5, plus Linda Jean Roberts treated for shock at Bank Street Hospital. Property damage $350. A second crash on U S Highway 31 near Cedar Creek Bridge left Bobby Ray Harvel with minor injuries and caused no severe harm. A third mishap on Alabama 36 involved Ollie Wayne Logan's 1961 Buick, skidding on wet pavement. no injuries, $300 damage.
Mr and Mrs John Raines Cullman 4 have a daughter Thursday at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Frank White Cullman have a daughter Thursday at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Floyd Lindsey Cullman 3 have a son Thursday. Mr and Mrs Ronald Mize Cullman 1 have a daughter Friday. Mr and Mrs Spencer Edmond son Crane Hill 1 have a son Friday. Mr and Mrs James Maynard Cullman 9 have a son Friday at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Melvin Hutto Athens have a daughter Saturday at Athens Limestone Hospital. A boy to Mr and Mrs James M Stinnett 209 1-2 Prospect Dr Sunday at Decatur General Hospital. A boy to Mr and Mrs John W Lovelace 901 8th Ave SE Sunday at Decatur General Hospital.
Cotton prices inch middling at 34.00 with Decatur loan 33.57. Cottonseed at 45 per ton. Milk grades range from 6.56 per hundred for Grade A to 3.20 for manufactured. Grain and feed: corn around 1.00 to 1.25 for various yellow and white types. oats 0.70. wheat 1.75. soybeans 2.40. Cattle activity: 700 head, steers and heifers trading 21.00 to 24.00 with hogs steady around 15.50 to 16.00. calves strong to 50 higher.
Wall Street extended a late day dip amid a subdued session after a strong rebound last week. Dow fell 11.47 to 599.58 at 1 PM as losses spread through growth and blue chip shares. IBM led declines with about 16 points with Zenith Xerox Polaroid Litton off several points.
Recorder's docket lists 21 charges of disorderly conduct with offenses including driving while intoxicated public drunkenness and violations of traffic laws. Also notes meetings of Decatur District Woman's Society of Christian Service at Central Methodist Church and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary at the old bank building Bank St.
Mrs Mitchell Smith reported to police at 11 p m Saturday that a six gallon gas tank and a life jacket were stolen from a boat at the boat harbor signed from 210 Church St NE indicating a local incident of property theft reported to authorities.
Weekend arrests by the Cullman County Sheriff's force include two for intoxication three for issuing bad checks and one for a peace proceeding all in Cullman County.
Lawrence County Sheriff's force made 28 arrests over the weekend including 12 for public drunkenness five for reckless driving three for violating the prohibition law three for no driver's license one for speeding one for improper brakes one for giving bad checks and one for rejecting an arrest.
Dana Ruth Morris of Falkville graduates from Sacred Heart College Cullman with an Associate of Arts. At Honors Convocation she receives awards for her record in the Physical Education Department, in addition to her parents Mr and Mrs William M Morris.
Athens Police Department reports fourteen weekend arrests including six for speeding, four for unnecessary noise, single offenses for improper turn, public drunkenness, running a red light, and no driver's license.
Limestone County Sheriff’s force reports 31 arrests over the weekend in Athens. Offenses include nine highway intoxication, seven violating the prohibition law, two escape and driving while intoxicated, two giving bad checks, two no driver's license, one public drunkenness, one speelling, one carrying concealed weapon, one drawing deadly weapon, one grand larceny, and one reckless driving.
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