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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1973
Page
2
A Calhoun Junior College coed suffered injuries from a fall while attempting a balance routine. Officials say the incident appeared accidental and related to a streak of bad luck rather than foul play.
18 year old Nancy Hunt of Decatur, an Austin High School alumna and Calhoun student, dodges injuries from sports and daily activity while excelling academically with a 4.0 freshman average. She placed fifth on balance beam at Florence State and serves as Calhoun correspondent for THE DAILY and treasurer of the Student Government Association.
In Montgomery, administration leaders stall to push four two year appropriation bills ahead of the calendar after Senator Bailes signaled a filibuster. The House Ways and Means Committee reviewed funding measures one by one while the Senate Finance Committee reported all at once.
Reynolds, 39, named vice president and branch manager of Central Bank of Alabama to head the United Way Campaign. A South Carolina native and Notre Dame finance graduate, he serves on local and national banking and civic groups and lives with his wife Hilda and children Paul and Karen on Burningtree Mountain. He cites the campaign as the best way to fund charitable and youth needs at low cost.
The AMLA Miss Alabama Mountain Lakes contestants include Rosemary Gatlin Jennifer Snider Ginger Smothers Janice Robinson and Kathy Girdner from Tuscumbia Decatur Haydon Florence and Florence ages 19 to 22. Miss AMLA will be chosen this week during the Parade of Boats.
An attorney general's opinion on the two districts arising from a Morgan County court order reapportionment is expected to be received today.
A Decatur man Albert William Alexander 807 Walnut St NW was treated Monday at Decatur General Hospital for three scalp lacerations after being struck on the head by a bottle. Police report. Also two magnetic letters stolen from Tot Town School sign over the weekend covering J letters. A boy dumping garbage in an alley behind 5th Ave was stopped by police. his mother promised he would clean up and wash his pants.
The county commission seeks a written opinion on who may transfer voters between precincts and questions the legality of related expenditures. Attorneys note conflicting views with registrars placing the duty on them and the probate judge’s office, while an oral ruling pointed to registrars. A written opinion aims to shield the commission from possible state auditor challenges.
The Wheeler Basin Library Youth Branch launches Story Time Under The Umbrella directed by Mrs. Norman Self with junior volunteers led by Karen Smith. Sessions run June through August at multiple venues for children aged six to ten with a separate program for younger kids.
For personal crises call the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 and collect if necessary. For possible poisoning call the Crisis Call Center or your nearest hospital or family physician. If unsure of the emergency number dial 0 and tell the operator the nature of the emergency. The Decatur all departments Nights and holidays.
Sixty six voters registered Monday for a June 19 countywide one cent sales tax referendum on education. Ann Bell Morgan County registrar chair notes today is the last day for new registrations with office hours listed. Guthrey Morris Edward 33 of Hanceville is held on assault with intent to murder by Cullman County Sheriff.
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