$18 000 Awarded In Pepsi Collision Suit
A Morgan County circuit court jury awarded $18 000 to Joyce Owens in a civil action against Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. and driver Jerry E. Hinkle for injuries from a Jan 4 1963 crash on Old Moulton Road near Decatur. The two week term concluded with 22 cases on the docket, 7 settled, 4 continued, and two others pending settlement.
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Pepsi- Cola Bottling Co
Joyce Owens
Jerry E. Hinkle
Moulton Rd
Decatur
Morgan County Circuit Court
US Navy Founding Gap From 1763 to 1789
A historical note explains that the United States lacked a formal navy between 1763 and 1789, during which maritime defense relied on state forces and privateers until the establishment of a national naval service.
Falkville Names New Police Chief
Falkville appoints Leon Tennyson, former Morgan deputy sheriff, as police chief replacing Billy Robinson who left for Decatur. The town currently employs two officers, Billy Joe Bowen on night shift and the new chief.
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Falkville
Leon Tennyson
Morgan
Freda Shelton
Tennyson
Billy Robinson
Decatur
Billy Joe Bowen
Hay Trailers Burn In Farm Fire Near Falkville
Fire destroyed two trailer loads of hay near Falkville. One wagon and several bales burned, then another trailer was heavily damaged. The wagon and hay belonged to Charlie Lee.
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Falkville
Charlie Lee
Hillsboro considers special five mill tax for school outlay
Hillsboro School District leaders agreed to place a proposed special five mill tax for capital needs before voters. A Tennessee Valley Negro High School delegation backed the plan, with an election likely Aug 15 at Hillsboro City Hall per Superintendent Silas Cross. The next board meeting shifts to Monday due to travel.
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Hillsboro
Education Board
Tennessee Valley Negro High School
Silas Cross
Lawrence County
Board of Education
Four Guilty Pleas In Morgan County Court Docket
Four defendants pled guilty on a one day nonjury docket in Morgan County Court. Sentences issued by County Judge Lewis H. West include Ledbetter 30 days hard labor $100 and costs for violation of prohibition laws Strickland 15 and costs for issuing worthless checks Sutton Jr 30 days hard labor for escaping from custody and Mrs Sidney Morgan 30 days hard labor $50 and costs with probation hearings set for June 27.
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Morgan County
Lewis H. West
Carl Ledbetter
Curtis J. Strickland
Guy Sutton, Jr
Sidney Morgan
Ledbetter
Strickland
Mrs. Morgan
Edd Bolden
J. L. Stewart
Edward King
James Stagner
Lena Wimberly
FFA Honors Announced at Auburn University Convention
At Auburn University, Cullman and Hazlewood high schools earned honors in poultry judging and farm safety respectively. Buckhorn and Sparkman led Gold Star Chapter contest with first and fourth places, while Buckhorn’s Bobby Rosenblum won Star Reporter. State Farmer degrees were awarded to area members including Ardmore and Cullman participants.
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Auburn
Cullman
Hazlewood
FFA
Alabama Association of the Future Farmers of America
Auburn University
Buckhorn
Sparkman
Madison County
Bobby Rosenblum
Doys
Ardmore
Larry Tompkins
Ronald Kelley
John Wayne York
Marvin Dunn
Cotaco
Larry Slater
J. W. Hicks
Tommy Scott
Danville
Rayburn Lake
Jimmy Hughes
Waylon McCleskey
East Limestone
Earl Greene
Billy Jones
James
Limestone Man Shot Near Lauderdale County Line
Arthur Fleming, 60, of Rogersville, was shot in the left leg by B. B. Britton around 1:30 a.m. in Limestone County near the Lauderdale County line. Fleming, in fair condition, was treated at Athens Limestone Hospital. Britton claimed the shotgun discharged accidentally when Fleming forced entry and the door was locked. no charges were filed as of the morning report. Deputy Nolan Davis assisted in the investigation.
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Athens
Arthur Fleming
Rogersville 2
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Terry Bottom
Fleming
B. B. Britton
Limestone County
Lauderdale County
Nolan Davis
Britton
Bottom
Hartselle Civitan names Man of Year and award winners
Morgan County High School outgoing Principal J. C. Pettey was named Citizen of the Year by the Hartselle Civitan Club. Willie Lott received the Mr. Civitan Award of 1962 63 and John Ward earned the Morgan County High School Citizenship award. Presentations were made by J. P. Dunnaway, awards committee chair.
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Hartselle
Morgan County High School
J. C. Pettey
Hartselle Civitan Club
Willie Lott
John Ward
J. P. Dunnaway
Assault Charge Made In Lawrence
Edward McLemore of Town Creek was charged with assault with intent to murder after allegedly cutting another man with a knife. He was released on a 750 dollar bond from Lawrence County Jail pending further proceedings. The victim’s name was not released.
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Moulton
Edward McLemore
Lawrence County
McLemore
Pleasure Under Pressure In San Francisco Wine Care
A Wine Institute spokesman warns champagne under 30 to 45 pounds per square inch should not be opened toward anyone. The advisory stresses safety when handling sparkling wine to prevent accidents.
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San Francisco
Wine Institute
Hartselle Kiwanis To Operate WHRT For K Day Broadcast
Members of the Hartselle Kiwanis Club will operate radio station WHRT on Thursday for the annual K Day program. The all lay broadcast will be conducted by various club members with the agenda to inform and entertain listeners in the community.
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Hartselle
Hartselle Kiwanis Club
WHRT
Local sport and community figures listed in mixed names
A compilation of names includes Thornton, Elkmont and Lee Davis with Hollis Guthrie and Falkville. Also named are Charlie Crow, Alfred Bryan, Ed die Thomason, Jeral Hal brooks, Tanner Billy White, and Ross Jerome Hammons tied to West Limestone and Dennie Nelson with Charles Vaughn, Lawrence Rouse, and Barry Siniard.
Arraignments Begin in Morgan Circuit Court
Presiding Judge Newton B. Powell arraigned twelve defendants this morning in Morgan Circuit Court criminal division. Names and charges include John W. King concealing stolen property continued James Harvell charged not incomplete Ira Humphreys grand larceny not pressed Joe Blankenship grand larceny continued Jim my W Fletcher forgery continued Oral Lemley grand larceny not pressed Howard Elmo Graham indecent molestation June 10 Alvin C. Watson burglary June 17 Francis Meeks grand larceny two counts June 10 Joseph Orr murder date not set.
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Newton B. Powell
Morgan Circuit Court
John W. King
Charles Wesley Foster
Jimmy W. Fletcher
Joe Blankenship
Ira Humphreys
James Harvell
Oral Lemley
Howard Elmo Graham
Lewis Tunstill
Francis Meeks
Alvin C. Watson
James Douglas Orr
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