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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1963
Page
2
Friday June 7 features sunset at 6 59 p m and sunrise at 4 35 a m Moonrise occurs at 7 23 p m Last Quarter moon on June 14 Prominent stars Arcturus Mizar and Alkaid guide the eye toward Arcturus as they form the Big Dipper handle sequence.
Decatur and vicinity TVA readings show the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge at 21.52 feet, down 0.05 in 24 hours, sea level at 555.82 feet. Other lake stages include Chickamauga 681.9, Pickwick 359.0, Guntersville 595.0, Whitesburg 556.7, Wilson 506.7. High today 92, low 68, temp 89 at 10:45 a.m. Partly cloudy and hot with a small chance of afternoon storms. Tonight fair and warm. winds 5 to 12 mph. Today’s high 92, tonight 66, Friday 93.
Changes in cooperation with county and circuit solicitors and police agencies were noted. The jury urged hiring a full time investigator from the county attorney’s office to improve felony investigations, citing recent reports’ concerns and thanking Lt. E. C. Bowman, Lt. E. B. Watts, Deputy Lowell Williams, and Troy Ham for their diligent work.
Gov George Wallace addressed about 500 Boys State delegates in Montgomery arguing his stand against integration orders defends constitutional government and central control. plans a three point program to improve schools boost industry and revise state revenue while naming cabinet appointees and proposing tax free leases for new industries in Alabama.
Governor George Wallace warned of possible jail if needed in his fight against integration while federal judge Seybourn Lynne ordered him to permit three Negro students to enroll at the University of Alabama. The injunction stops him from blocking the registrar’s office. contempt penalties could reach 10 years. Wallace did not indicate any appeal.
Dr Willard Irwin purchased his partner s share of the Irwin and Dyar In firmary Clinic with the sale revealed Wednesday. Dr J P Dyar s wife said the purchase price was not disclosed and that he had held an interest since the clinic began. Mrs Dyar added he will continue to practice there.
A digest lists hospital admissions and dismissals with patient names and home towns including Cullman Blountsville Vine Mountain Hanceville Tampa Florida Villa del Verm York Acres and Addison. Names include Audrey McSwain Sandra Culwell Timothy Kelley Evan Stephens Kermitt Smith Ivan Patrick Nellie Walraven Joe Tucker Elmar Earl Rhondalee Williams Yancy Whitaker Stella Allredge Griffin Legg Etta Thomas Billie Harris Oscar Pope and others with numbers likely indicating room or bed counts.
A list of residents and addresses including Miss Shirley Harvey Madison Miss Francine Harvey Madison Mrs Mary Johnson Ken's Trailer Park Mrs Grace Norris 410 10th Ave SW Mrs Christene Kitchers Trinity Gradison Woodall Decatur Miss Rose Marie Piery 1710 Pennylane SE Miss Linda Susan Piery 1710 Mrs Edith Perkins 1610 Tower St SE Master Larry Black Guntersville 1.
A list of individuals with courtesy titles and full addresses appears, detailing Miss Wanda Gail Ferguson Mrs David Fowler Master Phillip Edward Lawrence Robert E Harper Jr 1542 Somerville Rd SE Mrs Norman W Miles 1517 1st Ave SW Glenn E Jack Price 225 Memorial Dr NW Mrs John Geary 1123 11th Ave Mrs L V Shirah 1115 15th Ave SE Master Harold Cox Washington 2001 Pennylane SE Master Malcomb Link Rankin 1221 Jackson St SE Rev Wilburn Lee Smallwood Lexington Ala Jewel Avent Prater Athens 4 Miss Betty Sue West 1604 Chestnut St SE Mrs Robert W Clemons Hartselle Cecil Curtis Nix Decatur 1 Mrs L M Thompson infant daughter 1622 Magnolia St SE
Sheriff's force arrested three men near Somerville on Wednesday and charged them with assault with intent to murder. The suspects identified were Ellie Oden 41 of Somerville Johnny Oden 16 of Somerville and Lawson Oden 43 of Somerville. One additional arrest was made for highway intoxication.
A Morgan County jury found Continental Tennessee Trailways and driver A S Holley not liable for a Aug 21 1962 collision with a 1960 Ford driven by Mrs Ramie McConnell Athens 7 at US 31 and Church St NE. The same day Mildred Gray won 5000 against Jack Davis for injuries from a Dec 29 1961 wreck near Decatur Iron and Steel Co. A third suit for 25000 by Joyce Owens alleging injuries in a Jan 4 1963 Pepsi Cola truck collision near Old Moulton Road was begun. A death claim by David Crockett Burns vs Independent Life and Accident Insurance Co. is set for July 1.
Ralph Weinman and L Denton Cole Jr of Decatur named by Secretary Douglas Dillon as Co Area Chairmen for the Retail Freedom Bond Weeks starting Monday and running through June 15. B Roper Dial of Sears Roebuck announces the appointments. They will work with retailers to promote U S Freedom Bonds among employees and customers. Dial notes retailers understand the need for sound economy based on sensible federal debt management.
Senate filibusters and House opposition frame a dispute over a bill allowing the governor to appoint special attorneys paid from his office funds. Senator Bob Gilchrist decries the measure as a blank check enabling a one man dictatorship and political patronage in education and highway spending. A pending amendment would limit actions to land condemnation and integration suits. The clash accompanies stalled Senate and House activity as lawmakers refuse to advance Senate bills.
Nine cases ranging from issuing worthless checks to assault and battery began today in Morgan County Court before Judge Lewis H. West. The nonjury docket was scheduled to be completed this afternoon.
A report shows that about twenty percent of Americans relocate annually. The finding highlights mobility trends in housing, with migration influenced by job changes, education, and housing costs across regions.
Elmer Louis Vinson former Athens mayor and Limestone County Tax Collector died this morning at 63. He served 1946 to 1956 as mayor and two terms as tax collector ending in 1943. Born December 16 1899 in Limestone County he later ran an insurance business and helped establish Athens Acceptance Corp. He supervised city hall expansion police shifts eight hour day and a natural gas system in 1952 and aided hospital construction. Survived by widow son John Hugh Vinson and daughter Mrs Thomas Davis funeral arrangements at McConnell Funeral Home.
J G McArthur 58 of Americus Ga died Tuesday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic Decatur Funeral services were held today at Reese Park Chapel Americus Burial followed in Americus Survivors include widow Mae Ellen McArthur of Tuscaloosa daughter Martha Ellen Johnson of Tuscaloosa two grandchildren two brothers C W McArthur of Americus H B Pat McArthur of Skyland NC McArthur had worked at Capital Fertilizer in Decatur for about two years
Noel Owen of Courtland, 67, died today at 2 50 a m at Lawrence County Hospital. Funeral Friday at 2 p m from Harmony Church south of Courtland. Burial in Graham Cemetery. Survived by wife Lula Terry Owen, four daughters Mellie Culver Ola Marie Meikus Helen Lancaster Lula Owen six sons Flavious Walker Noel Charles Thomas Jerry, four sisters and 27 grandchildren plus 3 great grandchildren. Grandsons to serve as pallbearers. Native of Lawrence County. Funeral home Elliott Brown in charge. He was a Flower Hill Baptist Church member.
John R. Aday died Wednesday in Memphis Tennessee. Funeral rites are held today in Memphis. Aday was a former Decatur resident.
James McKinley Saint 31 of Hartselle died at his Yellville Arkansas home on Wednesday at 9 am. Funeral services set for Saturday 2 pm at Hartselle West End Methodist Church with Rev W G Rhodes officiating. Burial in Rapier Cemetery Lawrence County with Peck Funeral Home in charge. Survived by parents William and Mrs Saint of Hartsel, four sisters Elizabeth Corso Dewey Hamrick Mrs Frizzell and Mrs Brown, two brothers William E Saint and Romny Saint. World War II veteran. Body to parents residence Crosby Street Friday morning before church departure.
Market notes show No 1 soybeans at 7.55 and cattle and calves priced with limited supply. Dealers steady to weak as demand tightens. Good and choice cattle range 25.00 to 26.50 with highs 17.00 to 17.50 and some lots at 17.50. Lows run 11.50 to 12.50.
The New York market ended mixed with tobaccos and sugars down after a Florida court decision on liability for cigarette deaths. Trading was moderate at about 4.8 million shares, with notable moves in Philip Morris, Liggett & Myers, Lorillard, Reynolds, and Libby-Owens-Ford amid antitrust and corporate news.
Birmingham AP report shows broilers and fryers unsettled with prices unchanged to 1 cent lower. Demand is brisk for ready to cook items while offerings remain ample and uneven. trade noted as light at times with some heavier movement possible.
Parker to be returned to Limestone County Jail this end after Judge James N. Bloodworth set bond at 3000 dollars. Parker’s attorney Jasper N. Powell Jr. said bond will be posted and Parker will be tried this fall in Limestone Circuit Court. Disarming alleged at Decatur Boat Harbor. Parker had been held at Kilby after a death by suicide attempt at the local jail. Physicians at Bryce Hospital Tuscaloosa ruled him sane. In other court business Judge Newton Powell freed two men not indicted by the grand jury. Charlie Taylor 58 Lacey’s Spring jailed for alleged murder of former son in law James R. Thomas New Hope Ala. on May 18. George Flanagan 30 released on grand larceny charge. Arraignment of those indicted by the grand jury will be Friday before Judge Powell. Also Friday a meeting of lawyers defendants and witnesses to reschedule Morgan Circuit Court criminal docket.
Credit union directors, committee members, and employees from 45 North Alabama unions will gather at Decatur’s Holiday Inn Saturday for a district summer seminar by the Alabama Credit Union League. Sessions start at 8 a.m. with no cost and cover history, philosophy, human relations, communications and workshops for directors and committees.
Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson of Ken's Trailer Court welcomed a daughter Wednesday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs Norman W Miles of 1517 1st St welcomed a daughter today at Decatur General Hospital.
Estimated slaughter today reaches 694,900 head with no slaughter last Thursday. Farm quotations for broilers and fryers run 13.5 to 14 cents with some sales under contract or other agreements up to 5 cents over. Delivered plant prices ranged accordingly.
Atlanta AP notes broilers and fryers mostly 44 cent lower at 14 cents, range 13 44 to 14 44, supplies fully ample. Hens offerings adequate for no better than fair price type at once 15 to 16 cents. Plant shipments mixed with few sales to report. overall market activity limited.
Nashville plains buyers and dealers reported limited cattle supply with price tests largely unavailable. Cattle and calves scarce, good and choice 25.00 to 26.50 per cwt with high choice absent. Hogs 380 head fairly active and mostly steady. porkers U S 1 3 190 to 240 pounds at 17.50 to 18.00, some hundreds at 18.00. Sows 12.00 to 13.00. Sheep about 25 per head, slaughter lambs 23.00 to 23.50. sorted choice and prime lots not available.
Yard notes from Thomasville Georgia show steady to higher hog prices with U S 1 2 barrows and gilts quoted 190 to 230 pounds at 17 50 to 18 25 price range and 1 3 sows best bids 12 25 to 14 50. The text references Colebas and Meal um and Jacksonville area pricing patterns.
New York AP reports cotton futures opened today with no actual trades registered as traders watched price quotes and market conditions before early session activity. The muted start reflected cautious sentiment and awaiting clearer data from supply and demand signals.
The PTA at Austinville Elementary selects Bill Hill as president and Mrs. June Taylor as first vice president for 1963 64. Also named are Mrs. Sandusky second vice president Mrs. F M McDonald secretary and Herbert Pearson treasurer. Building permits issued include Morgan Builders 1009 8th St SW for 13000 cover porch remodel 1616 Wadsworth St SE 1500 Tommy Culver 1716 Colfax St SW 700 Charles Farrow 109 Wilson St NW 100 Brookhaven Baptist Church 635 Memorial Dr SW 300. Memorial services planned at Bethlehem Baptist Hartselle with dinner on the ground.
Four county chapters enter the state speaking contest, held yesterday afternoon with official results due this afternoon. Elkmont defends poultry title after a five year span of wins and podium finishes. Livestock, poultry, and dairy judging contests also take place with winners to be announced later.
Too late to classify for sale a 1 bedroom house at 1 Memorial Dr NW with contact 3531599. For rent a house on Bell St near Austinville Church at 50 dollars per month, contact 3532812. For sale a 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe with straight shift and tires, local car in excellent condition at 103 6th Ave. For sale or trade a beagle puppy seven months old, call 3530505 after 5 p.m.
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