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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1964

Page

2

Hospital Dismissals List Names And Addresses

A roll of hospital dismissals lists individuals and family names with street addresses across several Alabama towns including Athens Moulton Decatur Hartselle Russellville Cullman and Decatur Infant and adult names appear alongside streets such as 7th Ave SE Olive St SE Market and 13th Ave MW. The notice reads like a community roll and includes multiple households with full names and locations.

Deanna R. Rice Athens Jeffrey Scott Shelton Moulton Patti Glenn Michael Goldberg Barry Holland Moulston Curtis A. Nix 13Th Ave David Harrell Ausitin St Randy Standridge Grant St Anthony Curtis Hester Ruslsellville Dale M. Tidwell Cullman James B. Terry

The Tide Mystery and Newton’s Gravitation

A school reader explains tides from Newtonian gravity. It describes the Moon and Sun pulling Earth’s oceans, creating high and low tides, and how spring tides occur when Sun and Moon align, noting the two lobes of tide and the why behind them.

Isaac Newton

Cliff Victims Endure Falls Into Capshaw Cliff

Clarence Kimbre Thomas, 60, and Mary Terry, 30, were admitted to Athens Limestone Hospital after falling from a Capshaw Community cliff around 2 p.m. Thursday. Both were listed in fair condition. Mrs. Terry is paralyzed from the waist down. Readings say they were found along a creek bank Friday morning by local workers.

Athens Athens-Limestone Hospital Clarence Kimbre

Tokyo Tops World as Most Populous City

A reader puzzle claims Tokyo now holds the title of the world's most populous city with about 10,500,000 residents. The note references a riddle and prize contests, naming Domingo Compean of Richmond, Texas as today’s winner.

Tokyo Japan Domingo Compean Richmond Texas

McCutcheon Case Still Not Referred to Grand Jury

A Morgan County grand jury convened with initial talk of investigation into the McCutcheon death. McCutcheon’s wife, not living with him then, returned from South Carolina, was detained by Circuit Solicitor R L Hundley, bonded, and told to appear. She was reportedly not summoned this session as the grand jury delays citing the case not yet far enough along. The panel plans to report in the early part of next week.

Morgan County Grand Jury McCutcheon South Carolina R. L. Hundley

Accreditation talk anchors Washington event schedule

A Washington D.C. telephoned session by Arch N. Booth and Les Flesner of the U S Chamber of Commerce opens today’s program. A panel on guaranteeing quality through evaluation follows plus discussions on industrial development and the state association’s annual banquet.

Arch N. Booth Les Flesner U.S. Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C State Association

Baugh Wiley Smith Admissions List Names Readers

Admission roster lists Mrs. Alvin Nave of Elkmont Mrs. Emma Carter of Moulton Street E Mrs. Eron Roberts of Vine Street NW Mrs. Addie Camp of 9th J W Freeman of Sherman Street Mrs. Norman Guire of Hartselle Mrs. Rosa Lee Smith of Hart selle Miss Julie Miller of Decatur Mrs. Elmer Bradley of 5th Ave NW Mrs. T E Woodard of Eva Master Michael Smith of 11th Street SE Lester McWhorter of Betty Street

Alvin Nave Elkmont Emma Carter Moulton St Eron Roberts Vine St Addie Camp 9Th Ave Sherman St Norman Guire Hartselle Rosa Lee Smith Julie Miller Decatur Elmer Bradley 5Th Ave T. E. Woodard Eva Michael Smith Llth St Lester McWhorter Betty St

Eisenhower criticized by Montgomery over Normandy strategy

Montgomery, on screen in civilian clothes, charged Eisenhower with muddling the Normandy plan. He credited first class teamwork among British, Canadian and American forces and said Allied efforts were a great joint achievement.

Montgomery Eisenhower BBC Normandy

One Injured In Area Accident In Four-County Patrol Zone

One person was slightly injured in three area accidents Friday in the four-county patrol area per the Alabama Highway Patrol post. Peggy H. Davis, 25, of Toney, treated at Athens-Limestone Hospital after her 1963 car ran off the road 5 miles north of Athens causing $1,400 damage. A 4:45 p.m. three-car crash 12 miles west of Athens on U S 72 involved George Hunt 24 Rogersville Andrew Springer 51 Lexington and Wesley Whitworth 37 Athens totaling $200 damage. A separate 11 a.m. two-car crash 1.6 miles south of Cullman on Alabama 69 injured none. vehicles were a 1953 Mercury driven by Ben Silverstein 74 of California and a 1959 Chevrolet driven by Fred Elliott 38 of Hanceville with $300 combined damage.

Alabama Highway Patrol Peggy H. Davis Toney Athens-Limestone Athens U.S George Hunt Rogersville Andrew Springer Lexington Wesley Whitworth Cullman Alabama Ben. Silverstein California Fred Elliott Hanceville Mercury

Theft reported from 1959 Ford in Somerville area

Police spoke with Henry L. Crump at 804% Railroad St. about tires wheels radio and floor mat stolen from his car overnight. The Ford was parked in Somerville when the theft occurred.

Railroad St Henry L. Crump Somerville

Eisenhower reflects on D-Day sacrifice and lasting peace

In Normandy at the American cemetery at St Laurent on the Sea, Dwight D. Eisenhower recalls D-Day anxieties and his son’s West Point graduation. He emphasizes that the invasion aimed to preserve freedom, honors fallen soldiers, and hopes humanity learns to pursue enduring peace.

Ste. Mere Eglise St. Laurent-on the-Sea Normandy Eisenhower Walter West Point America Free World

Mobile Phone Service Sought in Decatur Office

Southern Bell plans FCC permission to install a car telephone system in Decatur with a 30 mile radius and flat rates. Tuscaloosa already uses car radio units. About 16 residents showed interest as the company eyes Grant Street HQ for equipment and potential expansion.

Southern Bell Decatur Federal Communications Commission Joe Hullar FCC Hullar Tuscaloosa Athens Grant St

Through the Golden Door and a Decatur Chamber Update

Hean urged salesmen to boost self confidence by pre planning and goal setting while maintaining positive thoughts to overcome slumps. He noted the prospect's importance and the need to treat buyers with respect. A talk recording titled Through the Golden Door is available via the Businessman's Record Club. A sneak preview of the Decatur Chamber building and the annual association banquet at Decatur Country Club were scheduled.

Hean CCEAA Decatur Chamber Association Decatur Country Club

Deaths Moulton two killed in Landersville accident

Double services for Mrs Merle Hollimon and her 15 year old daughter Martha Jean Hollimon are set for 2 30 p m at Hickory Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the adjacent cemetery Elliott Brown Service Funeral Home in charge Survivors include two sons William Wayne Decatur and Erskine Russellville a brother Russell William Bynum a sister Madge Appleton Moulton a half sister Bessie Jury Missouri and four grandchildren Miss Holliman also listed two brothers William Wayne and Erskine Russellville plus other relatives.

Moulton Merle Hollimon Martha Jean Landersville Hickory Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church Elliott-Brown Service Holliman William Wayne Decatur Erskine Russellville Russell William Bynum Madge Appleton Bessie Jury Missouri Miss Holliman

Willie C. McLemore dies at 63 in Decatur service today

Funeral services for Willie Crawford McLemore 63 of Moulton will be held at 2 p.m. today at Berea Baptist Church. Burial follows at Morris Chapel Cemetery with Elliott-Brown Service directing. Survivors include wife Nina, five sons Amon Raymond Auburn Hershel Fred, two daughters Lurene and Merlene, two sisters Carrie Smith and Mattie Sparks, six brothers Thad Wade Tom Gaymon Danville Jay Ernest, and 11 grandchildren.

Moulton Willie Crawford McLemore Bank Street Hospital Decatur Berea Baptist Church Morris Chapel Elliott-Brown Nina McLemore Amon Raymond Auburn Hershell Fred McLemore Lurene McLemore Merlene Sparks Carrie Smith Mattie Sparks Thad Wade Tom Gaymon Danville Jay Ernest

Death notice for Eula Smith Vaughn in Mount Hope

Eula Smith Vaughn, 56, Mount Hope 2, died Friday morning. Service 10 a.m. today at Mount Hope Methodist Church. Burial at adjoining cemetery. Survived by husband Archie Vaughn and brothers Herman Smith of Ohio and Carl Smith of Athens.

Moulton Eula Smith Vaughn Mount Hope Mount Hope Methodist Church Elliott-Brown Herman Smith Ohio Carl Smith Athens

Mrs Fannie M Steele 75 dies in Danville area

Mrs. Fannie Mae Steele aged 75 of Danville 1 died Friday at a local hospital. Services are Sunday at the Penn Church of God with Rev. Isaac Pady and Rev. Rankin Irwin officiating. Burial in Center Cemetery Lawrence County. Survivors include nine sons and four daughters, plus two sisters and two brothers. Pallbearers named.

Hartselle Fannie Mae Steele Danville Penn Church of God Isaac Pady Rankin Irwin Center Cemetery Lawrence County Walker Steele Charlie Steele Emmett Steele Dewey Steele Pruitt Steele Cecil Steele Johnny Steele Olan Steele Fairville Ernest Steele Marr Effie Garrett Edna Bibb Odie Lee Lawrence Eva Garrett Annie Poole Falkville Mary Johnson Flint J. W. Garrett Vinemont Frank Garrett Lewis Steele Bobby Ray Garrett Cecil Lynn Lewis Beard Eurégie Garrett Rathan Garrett

Camp Decatur Escapee Captured by Local Officers

Melvin Thomas Lee, a Negro convict who fled from Camp Decatur in Lawrence County on Friday morning, was nabbed by two Moulton Police Department officers and the sheriff's force last night. Theo Rucker and Clifford Haney and deputies spotted Lee on Wren Road at about 8 20 p m. Sheriff Neal Fretwell stated the escapee offered no resistance.

Moulton Melvin Thomas Lee Camp Decatur Road Lawrence County Theo Rucker Clifford Haney Lee Wren Road Neal Fretwell

Hanceville Man Survives Fall In Alabama Scaffold Collapse

In Birmingham area a construction worker fell about 30 feet when a scaffold failed. Robert Peebles, 39, of Adamsville died, the tenth accidental Alabama death since Thursday. Companion Edward Schwartz, 44, of Hanceville, survived in serious condition.

Birmingham Birmingsham Alabama Robert Peebles Adamsville Edward Schewart Hanceville

Tailor Shop Ad Puts Wit Behind Laundering Claim

A Louisville tailor shop displays a sign reading Clothes Pressed While You Hide, a humorous note implying quick service as the sign hangs over the storefront.

Louisville

Gospel Meeting Led by Patton in Somerville Tennessee

Lawrenceburg Tennessee preacher Patton formerly of Moulton will lead a gospel meeting at the Somerville Road Church of Christ from Monday through next Sunday. Weekday services are 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., with Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. A vacation Bible school for all ages runs Monday through Friday with classes at 9 a.m.

Decatur Decatur Daily Alabama Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc W. R. Shelton Associated Press MAIL Herschel Patton Lawrenceburg Tenn Moulton Somerville Road

Republican Convention Debates Seats for Mobile Delegation

Grenier chairs tomorrow's Alabama GOP convention as eight names are drafted for Congress, with a disputed Mobile County delegation and a split nine member contest committee. Goldwater quits keynote, Tower to speak. committee to set credentials and possible election budget in Birmingham.

George McNally Mobile Madison County Mobile County Grenier Alabama

Talks Between U S and France Aim at Neutrality View

Ball meets French officials to relay Johnson administration stance on Southeast Asia. De Gaulle favors neutralization for former French Indochina and Southeast Asia with US and China guarantees. Both sides describe polite atmosphere and discuss South Vietnam and Laos with limited public detail. Ball travels to London to convey U S policy.

de Gaulle Johnson U.S Viet Nam Laos Ball Maurice Couve de Murville French Indochina Cambodia Southeast Asia United States Red China London

New Moon and Solar Eclipse Forecast for 1946

The report notes a New Moon on June 9 over the South Pacific and a partial solar eclipse visible in Australia. It mentions a prior eclipse on June 7 in Mars year 1946 and lists times for sunset sunrise and moonrise readings.

Australia Mars South Pacific Ocean

Decatur Area Today Forecast With Warm, Showers Expected

Decatur and vicinity expect partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures with widely scattered showers and thunderstorms. Outlook for Sunday shows little change with southeasterly winds 5 to 12 mph. Last night’s low was expected to drop to 63 and today’s high near 88.

Decatur and Vicinity

Goldwater Seen Winning GOP Nomination on First Ballot

Grenier projects a fast growing Alabama Republican organization capable of ousting state officials within years. By 1966 he predicts electing at least one third of Alabama Legislature items, up from two of 141, and Alabama’s 20 delegates to the Republican convention may back Goldwater. Delegates chosen tomorrow from 100 candidates.

Goldwater California Grenier Alabama GOP

Also Mentioned on This Page

Decatur General Admissions Ocie Weaver 7Th Ave Earl E. McBride Olive St Little Ray Lynn Ramey, Hartseller Thomas O. Kirby G. Rodman F. Genet Woodmont Martina C. Brown L. W. Houston 14Th Ave Little Denna Gray Ronnie Wilkening Marvin Wilkening Chestnut St R. A. Reinhardt Luthern Church By Aleokum Charlotte Haynes Burnis, Md Chuckle Box Cliff Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital Dasha Silimale Mrs Martha J. Hollimon Willie C. McLemore Mrs. Fannie M. Steele Camp Decatur Madison Barry Goldwater Arizona State Coliseum John Tower Republican Organization Congress James D. Martin Lister Hill Bob French Charles O. Smith Jack Edwards William Dickinson Opelika Glenn Andrews Talladega Ferrell Griswold Bessemer van Lines Decatur Transfer & Storage, Inc First Ave HERTZ Jack Ala Hwy. 31 Slim Line Bscen Staee Valley Lumber and Supply Company Lfth 4Th Ave
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