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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1962
Page
2
Sunset today at 6 59 p m Sunrise tomorrow 4 35 a m Moonset tonight 11 48 p m First Quarter June 10 Prominent stars ArcturusAntares Regulus Vega appear throughout the night Arcturus high in the south at 8 52 p m Antares due south at 11 04 p m Vega high overhead at 1 17 a m Regulus leads the Moon
The Tennessee River at Kelller Memorial Bridge measured 721.64 feet this morning, down 0.08 feet in 24 hours, with sea level at 555.94 feet. TVA lakes ranged Pickwick 414.0, Guntersville 95.2, Whitesburg 556.4, Wilson 506.9 feet. High today 90 degrees at noon. overnight low 68. Rain in the last 24 hours was 0.29 inches. Forecast calls for partly cloudy warm weather with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms today tonight and Friday, winds 7 to 12 mph with gusts in storms. Today’s high 91, low 64. Friday high 88.
Senate analysis focuses on limits to foreign aid with actual funding decided in a separate measure. An amendment by Senator Hickenlooper proposes a $400 million reduction, with the President to determine where the cuts apply, while opposition aims to avoid linkage to an easing of overall restrictions.
Want ads describe several rental and sale offers at 434 Johnston St and 1710 Chenault Dr SE. Listings include unfurnished 3 room apartment with bath, furnished 3 room house with automatic washer, and owner financed sale with 3 bedrooms, ceramic tile bath, built-in, den, carport, and utility room.
Two people faced charges after a 6:45 a.m. crash on Walnut and Line. Ernes tine Ling 52 was cited for failure to yield and Brenda Beacom 19 for no driver license. Passenger Allie Rainey 72 was hospitalized for observation. Ling car westbound, Comac vehicle northbound. Other morning incidents involved only property damage.
Three people were injured in a series of rural crashes in the area on Wednesday. In Morgan County near Ryan Cross Roads a 1960 Chevrolet pickup and a 1961 Lincoln collided as the Chevy turned left. James Thomason's wife Mattie Thomason, 65, suffered head lacerations and arm bruises. In Cullman County south of Arab a 1962 Mercury slid off a slick road injuring passenger Mrs. Roland Baker, injuries included a back fracture. In Morgan County near Whitesburg Bridge a 1957 Chevrolet was rear ended by a 1962 truck and trailer. James Rice, 58, received facial and scalp lacerations.
A list of individuals associated with Athens and nearby towns includes hospital dismissals and patients. Names include Louise Adams Toney Ed Durham James D Garnett Peter Love David Mitchell Jr Horace Wayne Vinson Wanda Faye Tucker Aileen Black Robbie Nell Craig with locations Athens Madison Rogersville Elkmont and Elksmont noted.
Names listed include Tommy Burch of Moulton and Mrs Lillie Sparks of Hillsboro, with several entries for Decatur Arkansas Mount Hope and Mount Hope residents such as Glenice Jackson Mrs Hal McCullouch Mrs W L Heaton and Mrs E W Williams plus Mrs Norman Holland and Mrs Wallace White in Moulton and Decatur.
A series of names and partial details appear, listing residents and ages across Cullman, Falkville, Holly Pond, Vinemont, Eva, Arab, Hanceville, and Virginia communities. The fragmentary roster includes Mrs. Vertie Waters, Mrs. James Day, Mrs. Cora Nix, Mrs. Evelyn Zinsmeister, Charles Kleibacker, Sherman Young, Arthur Brown, Mrs. Bonnie Cornelius, Laura Montgomery, Edward Miner, Mrs. Fannie Garmey, James Giley, Alfred Oaks, Mrs. Cecil Dotson, Mrs. Davie Johnson, Mrs. Gladys Rogers, Mrs. Gereva Overton, R. R. Hart, Mrs. Mattie Reese, Gregory Millar, Mrs. Winona Aderhold, Mrs. Lula Mae Wood, Barbara Pair, Wayne Nicholas, Albert Golden, Mrs. Mary Walker.
MSgt. Walter E. Vick of Selma Alabama received the Soldier's Medal for heroic action. An Army spokesman said he saw a traffic wreck in Germany, entered a burning car, and rescued its occupant.
Limestone County deputies report James Pylant 31 Melvin Smith 16 and Ben Hill 46 jailed on grand larceny and assault after entering Mrs Rosie Longs Ardmore Road home eight miles north of Athens on May 20. Long says they beat her and stole about 20 dollars.
A light earthquake shook parts of the San Francisco Bay area Wednesday night. Earlier, a stronger quake rattled the Ukiah Cloverdale region about 100 miles north, knocking jars from shelves and plaster from walls.
A long OCR list presents many individuals and family names with addresses, including Mrs Donald C Johnson, Miss Theona Crittenden, Master Ray Douglas Allen, and infant listings for Julia Powers and others. The fragment resembles a social or wedding/birth notice page with numerous names and street addresses.
At the Southern Baptist Convention strong support emerged for tighter controls on seminaries and agencies and for banning Dr Ralph Elliott’s The Message of Genesis. Critics warn against unprecedented steps while conservatives push for stricter adherence to historic Baptist beliefs. The group also re elected Herschel Hobbs to a second term as president.
Ted Kennedy faces pressure during the Springfield convention amid questions of loyalty to his brother and a push from McCormack to secure the party endorsement. McCormack cites affidavits on delegate switching but reserves use. The session opens with credentials reports and ends with a primary battle likely regardless of the convention outcome.
The notice lists individuals connected to admissions master Charles Massey at 516 Railroad St. and several residents including Mrs. Mary Callaway 213 10th Ave SW Mrs. Allie Rainey 446 Jackson St Millard Cagle Decatur 1 Miss Linda Slaten Decatur 2 Mrs. Stella Garmany 1419 Beech Mrs. Martha King Cullman 2 Mrs. Ola Mullican Decatur and Mrs. W. P. Johnson 1030 E Moulton St.
Local marriage notice lists Clarence G Bynum of Decatur and Mrs R C Landers of Muscle Shoals City in a formal ceremony arrangement announced in the standard society column.
Athens Ted Campbell age 19 was arrested by Limestone County Sheriff and charged with second degree burglary. He allegedly burglarized Fleming's Service Station at 1008 North Jefferson Tuesday night with about no cash reported missing.
A boy was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. William M. Busby of 207 Cain Street Northeast at Decatur General Hospital.
Funeral services for Mrs Frances Stewart who died Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital will be announced later by Reynolds Funeral Home.
Mrs Maudie Mae Fullbright 59 Courtland 1 died Tuesday at Lawrence County Hospital. Services will be held today at 3 30 p m at Union Hill Church with Rev Dennis Tucker officiating. Burial follows in the adjacent cemetery, Elliott Brown Service Funeral Home directing.
Mrs Effie Vantreese of Decatur died Wednesday afternoon after a short illness. Funeral services Saturday at 4 from Memorial Drive Church of Christ with Bro George Marshall officiating. Burial in Decatur City Cemetery. Gunthorp Brown directing. Survived by sister Mrs E G Milam. nieces Mrs Wallace Blackwell and Mrs G L Thomas. five nieces and a great nephew. other relatives. Active pallbearers named. honorary pallbearers listed. Body to remain at funeral home until Wednesday 3 p.m then to church to lie in state for one hour. She was a Church of Christ member and a Decatur resident for years.
Hopkinsville Electric Plant Board will adopt the Norris centennial rate, lowering power costs for customers by about 5.9 percent and making Hopkinsville among the lowest rates in Kentucky and the nation. TVA approved the rate last year, aimed at benefiting distributors including Humboldt and Newbern Tennessee, Decatur, and a Corints Miss cooperative. The new rate takes effect June 11 and is expected to save consumers about 57900 dollars next year.
Governor nominate George C. Wallace will speak at the Disabled American Veterans event in the Department of Alabama Convention at Athens from June 15 to 17. A banquet speech is planned at the Athens Armory on June 16 at 7 30 p.m.
HAMIL Aldridge of Morgan County High School in Hartselle has been chosen as Director of Industrial Relations at Boys State hosted by the University of Alabama.
A 1500 gallon still was destroyed three miles south of here by Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputies led by Chief Deputy Calvin White and Deputy Neal Fretwell. The raid resulted in removal of illicit equipment and bolstered prohibition enforcement.
The Limestone County Circuit Clerk's office collected 123.25 in payment of five fines on Wednesday. The offenses include two for no driver's license and one each for highway intoxication speeding and reckless driving.
The Athens Police Department reported a single arrest on Wednesday, for public drunkenness, reflecting a quiet police blotter day with no other incidents recorded.
Charles H. McGill was elected illustrious master of Decatur Council No. 81 Royal and Select Masters Cryptic Masons at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday night succeeding Dr. D. L. Allen. Other officers include Scruggs deputy master Davis principal, Norwood recorder, Wheat treasurer, Lindley captain, Jones conductor, Glenn steward Lakey sentinel and Hardy chaplain.
About 17 million of Turkey’s 28 million inhabitants live in rural areas.
Internal hearings began with Chairman L H Fountain and GOP members closeted in his office. Manuel left the session promising to speak after the executive meeting, while Bass pressed for Manuel’s dismissal. Ralph and Morris were set to testify, with next week expected to bring executives from Commercial Solvents Co. and further Estes connections to be explored. Andersen condemned Pearson while defending his stock dealings, as colleagues offered remarks during the dispute.
Alvin M. Johnson of Athens was treated and released at Decatur General Hospital after a car struck him while riding a bicycle on U S Highway 31 near Flint. The driver was Jerry Edgar Grover of Decatur. Johnson had been cycling to Cullman and back to Athens. No charges were filed.
Dom Fernando Lopez, a Portuguese noble exiled for treachery, became the island’s first permanent resident and spent 20 years farming there.
Cotton prices inch middling 14.9 with Decatur joan at 33.57. Cottonseed 45 per ton. Milk Grade A S656 per hundred. Manufactured milk 3.20 per hundred for four per cent. Wood prices 65 45 35. Pulpwood 13.50 per cord. No 2 Yellow Shelled Corn 1.23. No 2 Yellow Ear Corn 1.00. No 2 White Shelled Corn 1.25. No 2 White Far Corp 1.1. No 2 Oats 0.70. No 2 Milling Wheat 1.75. No 2 Mile per hundred 2.9. No 1 Soybeans 82.40. Cattle and calves fairly active. Slaughter steers 23.00. Standard 900 lb 21.00. Commercial cows 16.00. Canner and cutter 12.00-15.00. Bulls and stockers scarce. Common and medium heifers 16.00-20.00. Good and choice dealers 26.00-29.00. Hogs 300 active, strong to 25 higher. 190-235 lb 15.50-16.25. Sows 12.00-13.00.
Decatur Shrine Club to meet in the sirloin room of Cornelian Hotel Friday at 7 p.m. Mary Lou Dancy Chapter of UDC to meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Earl Foster with Mrs. Connie Knight hosting. Sixty-eight drivers passed tests in the three county area. eighty-six learner permits in Lawrence Limestone and Morgan counties. 64 failed. Fifteen cars failed inspection and 20 tests incomplete. Fire log reports no fires in past 24 hours. Alabama Chapter of the American Institute of Chemists meets tonight at 7:30 in Huntsville Redstone Arsenal Officers' Club Building III on Goss Rd. Call George Gatcheff or James O. Mann Jr with questions. Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Nabors to be honored at Chapel Hill Methodist Church dinner Friday at 6:30 pm. C. G. Smith reports attempted break-in and rod and reel stolen from boat earlier in the week.
Wall Street opened mixed with slowing volume around 2.9 million shares as traders waited for Kennedy's news conference. Industrials edged up while rails and utilities softened. IBM and Polaroid led gains, Du Pont and Kodak varied. bonds rose modestly.
In Birmingham, prices for large eggs hold steady to fractions lower with ample supply. Retailers report up to 9:30 a.m. today, including store and door deliveries, car lots, and direct producer sales. Grade A white large eggs fetch 32 to 40 cents per dozen, medium 22 to 28, small 20 to 26.
Poultry prices ease slightly across Birmingham area with 1 to 13 cent declines on broilers and fryers. Live supply ample and demand varies from fair to good. Estimated slaughter today 755,200 head versus 721,000 last Thursday. farm quotes 13 cents up to 10 percent over, delivered plant prices 13 to 214 percent cents with occasional higher lots.
Atlanta AP reports Georgia live poultry prices mostly down a cent to 13. cent level with demand steady at lower levels. Farm quotations show broilers and fryers at 13 to 14 cents, while hens offerings include heavy birds.
Five Montgomery Negroes dubbed reverse freedom riders left Montgomery after the city council paid their fare and gave $5 each. The group, led by Samuel Mason and others ages 19 to 27, is bound for Hyannis Massachusetts with plans to relocate more African Americans north as funds allow.
A terse shipment note lists type quantities: more than ample heavy type at farms 1), f.o.b. plants 14, light type too few. The record emphasizes imbalance between light and heavy types and specifies locations and handling terms.
Livestock in Nashville shows fairly active demand with steady to higher tones. Cattle and calves around 1,000 lb slaughter steers about 23.00, cows 16.00, vealers 26.00-24.06, stockers scarce, heifers 16.00-20.00. Hogs active up to 25 higher, No 1-3 19235 lb at 16.00-16.75, sows 12.50-14.00. Sheep 100 head, spring lambs 22.90, slaughter ewes 4.50-5.00.
Hog receipts totaling about 2300 reported in Albany, Columbus, Morul rie, Thomasville, Dothan, and Jacksonville with prices generally rising. U S 1 2 barrows and gilts for 190 230 lb offered at 16.00 to 16.50. Bulk No 1 3 180 240 lb hogs 15.50 16.00. No 1 2 160 180 lb and 2 3 240 270 lb hogs 15.00 15.75. Lews 11.00 13.50.
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