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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1968
Page
2
A fire at 4 a.m. four miles east of Athens damaged a frame house occupied by the Bill Berzett family. Fire Chief A E Bumpus cites possible wiring as a cause while West Main St site shows activity around 6:30 a.m. Cause remains undetermined.
Mr and Mrs Larry Cantrell formerly of Decatur appear on Middle Tennessee State University Spring dean’s list at Murfreesboro. Mrs Cantrell, daughter of Hoye and wife of Larry, is a graduate of Austin High School. Larry is son of W C Cantrell and a Decatur High School graduate. C F Spiceland of 404 Clearview Street selected for 1968 Community Leaders America. he leads A S Supplies and chairs Decatur Optimist Club, recently elected lieutenant governor of Optimist International.
Gaston Fletcher of 227 Robinson St SW is among 38 English teachers nationwide chosen for an 8 week federally funded summer institute at Fort Hays Kansas State College. The program offers linguistics composition and literature labs to boost teaching competence for teachers with no more than a minor in English.
Corky Knowles and Brian Retka, Ardmore High School juniors, design and launch homemade rockets from a front yard to explore flight basics. They have flown six-plus models, some above a mile high, with one missing rocket offering a $3 reward. They plan a three stage rocket and a rocket mounted camera, aiming for improved flights and local space-city pride.
Port City Mobile faces a major desegregation test as public schools plan to end a freedom of choice policy this fall. Courts demand real integration and set attendance zones that could place nearly 1,400 white students in black schools, while protest groups form Stand Together and Never Divide to oppose desegregation.
Florence Alabama report notes Charles Rutledge of Morgan County as extension chairman and mentions farm agents will be cited in connection with agricultural programs.
Howard M. McKenzie regional SBA director in Charlotte will speak at the Alabama Small Business Administration Advisory Council meeting at the Decatur Inn. The two day event features speakers John A. Rasberry and Robert L. Stockment, a busi ness session, luncheon, and river cruise. Four Auburn Extension agents receive distinguished service awards for county work and potential national honors. Clark Murphy Sessions and Sexton recognized for farm, demonstrations, forestry, and leadership. National awards to be given in Louisville this fall.
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