Explosion Tears Through Suburban Home Causing Injuries
Neighbors describe shock as a water heater exploded after an inoperative release valve caused steam build up. Mrs Adams suffered head and leg injuries while bystanders and responders aided her and secured the scene. Police and fire crews worked for hours to determine the cause and prevent looting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Bryson
Fairway
Bryson
J. B. Adair
Earl F. Hargitt
Hargitt Plumbing Co
Hargitt
Weather and Sky Events Friday June 12
Sunset at 7 01 p m and sunrise 4 34 a m tomorrow Moonset at 9 53 p m First Quarter on June 16 Prominent stars Spica in southwest Arcturus high above Saturn in southeast Jupiter rises at 2 47 a m Mars rises at 3 28 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spica
Moonset
Arcturus
Saturn
River and Weather Update from Decatur Vicinity
River stage at Keller Memorial Bridge 21.58 feet with no 24 hour change. Sea level 555.88 feet. High today 97 and Friday 92 with a hot sunny dry pattern and isolated afternoon thunder showers. Tonight clear and warm with possible storms. Gas Department reports 95 degrees this morning after 99 and 76 readings earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
Two Hurt In City Wreck
Two people were hospitalized after a three vehicle collision on US 31 S near Ce-Mar Restaurant at 3 48 p m. James Bernard Neely 26 Riverside Calif in a 1964 Plymouth and Mack Edward Aldridge 44 unknown address in a 1959 Hillman were treated at Detour General Hospital. Neely listed in good condition. Aldridge not admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce-Mar
James Bernard Neely
Riverside
Calif
Mack Edward Aldridge
Detatur General Hospital
Neely
Aldridge
Albert Francis Wood
Hartselle
Walnut’ St
6Th Ave
Hal D. Houston
Tanner
George O. Devine
5Th Ave
Magnolia St. SE
Benny Drinkard
W. J. McWaters
11Th St. SE
Clyde Cameron Leads Lawrence County Revenue Board
Clyde Cameron, chairman of the Lawrence County Board of Revenue, has taken the helm in guiding revenue policy and county fiscal matters as part of the board’s ongoing leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Clyde Cameron
Lawrence County Board of Revenue
Dedication Board Attended by Woodall Industries Officers
Woodall Industries lists its dedication board with H. E. Foulkrod as vice president marketing R. M. Lyons as vice president industrial relations R. D. Rowan as vice president and controller E. L. Rushmer as vice president general counsel and secretary and J. R. Renfro as director of public relations American Metal Climax Inc executives arriving by private plane included Frank Coolbaugh president F X White vice president AMAX R S Brill president Hunter engineering and L R Malley manager public relations AMAX
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodall Industries
H. E. Foulkrod
R. M. Lyons
R. D. Rowan
E. L. Rushmer
J. R. Renfro
American Metal Climax, Inc
Frank Coolbaugh
F. X. White
AMA
Morgan County Court Ends After Two Cases Continued
Morgan County Circuit Court Civil Division recessed Wednesday after two cases were continued over protest. Judge Powell noted juror fatigue and lack of available jurors to hear the companions to Davis versus Blankenship. Judge Bloodworth had already tried a related case yielding $5,000 for Jack Nelson versus Sidney Holbert. Commercial Credit Equipment versus Hoyt Lee Penn saw one judgment for $870.75 for the plaintiff and the other dismissed. The Morgan County Grand Jury is set to report Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Circuit Court
Newton B. Powell
Davis Versus Blankenship
Powell
Davis- Blankenship
James N. Bloodworth
Bloodworth
Jack Nelson
Sidney Holbert
Hoyt Lee Penn
Morgan County Grand Jury
Break-Ins Investigated At Morgan County Tractor Co And Barbecue
Decatur police investigated two overnight break ins on Alabama 24 west of the city. At 7:20 Lt W C Hunter and Patrolman Phil Weir talked with Holt Harris at Morgan County Tractor Co about a night break in that damaged a window and stole petty cash and Coke machine funds. McCollum's Barbecue also reported a burglary with no further details by 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ala
W. C. Hunter
Phil Weir
Morgan County Tractor Co
Holt Harris
Hunter
Weir
Doug Hale
McCollum
Hale
Hospital Update On Pneumonia Patient
A spokesman at Lawrence County Hospital said this morning the patient with pneumonia is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County Hospital
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Record
Hospitals report admissions for Mrs James Moore Decatur 1 Tom Sandlin Decatur 2 Johnny W Nelson Hartsetle 4 Dismissals W W Murphy Lacey's Spring James Cross Moulton 4 Miss Kathy McBay 1408 15th Ave SE Mrs Norman Guire and infant son Hartsetle 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moore
Decatur
Tom Sandlin
Johnny W. Nelson
Hartsetle
W. W. Murphy
Lacey
James Cross
Moulton
Kathy McBay
lAve
Norman Guire
Coy. Moon
Lacey’s Spring
Nettie Long
Athens
Murray Dodd
Moulton St
Milton Rhodes
Local Residents Listed in Court or Civil Notices
A roster of names and addresses appears, noting individuals such as James Edwards in Decatur and Daniel O'Donnell at 1310 Morningside Court SE along with multiple other residents from Decatur Athens Cullman Huntsville and nearby areas. The fragment seems to catalog parties possibly tied to a public notice or court matter with various households and small annotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edwards
Decatur Trailer Court
Daniel O’donnell
Morningside Court
Police Break Up Demonstration at Church Event
Police dispersed a Negro gathering at a church after warnings to break up. Two Birmingham men identified as Billy X and James X were taken into custody on an open charge. Earlier, three others including two aides of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. were arrested as they walked out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Billy X
James X
Birmingham
Martin Luther King Jr
Driver License Schedule Altered in Three Counties
The schedule for driver license examinations in Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties is changed. Examinations in Morgan run Wednesday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until noon Saturday. Limestone exams are Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In Lawrence County exams are no longer given by Hester and Ashcraft. other troopers will handle Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan and
Limestone Counties
H. L. Hester
A. ID. Ashcraft
Morgan County
Hester
Limestone
Ashcraft
Lawrence County
Peach Caddell Shanks Harris Moores Firm Changes Name
John Caddell Philip Shanks and Robert H Harris announce that Jon Moores becomes a partner and the firm name changes to Caddell Shanks Harris Moores. Thomas A Caddell remains as an associate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Caddell
Philip Shanks
Robert H. Harris
Jonn Moores
Peach, Caddell & Shanks
Caddell, Shanks, Harris, & Moores
Thomas A. Caddell
SCLC Names Two Field Directors
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference announced the appointment of two field directors to strengthen regional organizing efforts across the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomery
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Average American Uses 39 Pounds of Cotton Annually
A U S government study notes typical consumer in the United States consumes about 39 pounds of cotton each year. It highlights the impact on textile production and clothing costs.
Death of Lula Wade in Somerville obituary notices
Mrs Lula Wade 95 of Somerville died today at a Decatur rest home. Services Saturday 2 p.m. at Somerville Methodist Church Rev Max Skidmore officiating. Burial in Somerville Cemetery Peck directing. Survived by three daughters J M Row Loma Linda CA Bertha Jacobs Decatur and R C Miller Somerville two sons Tom Wade Sr Somerville Wilburn Wade Louisville KY 16 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren 1 great great granddaughter. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Body remains at funeral home chapel from Friday at 2 p.m. until church state before services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Wade Hartselle
Lula Wade
Somerville
Decatur Rest
Somerville Methodist Church
Max Skidmore
Peck
J. M. Row
Loma Linda
Calif
Bertha Jacobs
Decatur
R. C. Miller
Tom Wade Sr
Wilburn Wade
Louisville
Death of W. A. Carpenter at 81 in Hartselle
W A Carpenter 81 of 1113 Main St W Hartselle died this morning at a local hospital service to be at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev Bob Couey officiating Burial in adjoining cemetery Peck directing Survivors include widow Velma three daughters Mrs John H Maples Mrs Ola Elmore Mrs Erline Holmes two sons D C Carpenter Buddy Carpenter 28 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren stepmother Maggie Carpenter one brother Charlie Carpenter one half brother Arron Carpenter body to residence today remains until service time
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Hartselle
W. A. Carnter
Main St
Shiloh Baptist Church
Bob Couey
Peck
Velma Carpenter
John H. Maples
Ola Elmore
Erline Holmes
Somerville
D. C. Carpeter
Birmingham
Buddy Carpenter
Calumet City
Ill
Maggie Carpenter
Charlie Carpenter
Sheffield
Arron Carpenter
Moulton
Death of former Decatur schools chief S A Alverson
S A Alverson former superintendent of Decatur schools died in Calhoun Tennessee. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p m with Combs Funeral Home directing. Another service will be Saturday at 10 30 a m in Birmingham. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Survivors include widow one son Earl Alverson Birmingham and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Tenn
S. A. Alverson
Decatur
Combs
Birmingham
Elmwood Cemetery
John Ridouts
Earl Alverson
Flag Ceremonies Are Due Sunday
The annual flag day ceremonies sponsored by the Elks Lodge chapter will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the lodge. Sherman Powell, Decatur attorney, will be the featured speaker. Refreshments will be served by the Decatur Emblem Club. The ceremonies honor the flag and are open to the public. families who have lost members in military service are invited to attend for the flag presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elk’s Lodge
Sherman Powell
Decatur
Decatur Emblem Club
Rising Sun Lodge
Masonic Temple
Forgery Charge Faces James H Priest in Morgan County Jail
James Howard Priest 26 of Moulton 2 was in Morgan County Jail this morning after arrest Wednesday on forgery charges. Priest was arrested by Decatur Police Officer Bobby Newsom and transferred to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Howard Priest
Moulton
Morgan County
Priest
Bobby Newsom
Decatur
Plumber Warns Water Heaters Could Be Dangerous
A Decatur plumber warns many water heaters in use pose danger and notes simple devices can render them harmless as a baby. The remark focuses on safety measures to prevent explosions or fires in homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Local notices span licenses permits and community events
Alabama State Trooper releases weekly driver examinations figures. Arrowhead district to hold June 18 meeting with Tennessee Valley Council officials. Mary Namie hospitalized after heart attack. Building permits include porch enclosure and car wash project. Forgery and bad checks arrests reported in Morgan County. United Daughters of the Confederacy meet Friday. Decatur Civic Band rehearsals begin Monday with vacancies. Bob Jones dean's list student Sandra Ellison cited. CPAs to receive certificates at Montgomery banquet. Decatur Sescatches to meet tonight with an evening at Pet Dairy Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrowhead
Tennessee Valley Council
Decatur Civic Band
Decatur High School
Mountain Lakes Association Adopts Prominent Publicity Contract
Huntsville Alabama Mountain Lakes Association agreed to a $6500 contract with Graphics Inc Birmingham to produce pamphlets promoting North Alabama tourist attractions. The move marks a milestone for a group formed in 1962 by North Alabama chambers of commerce aiming to develop regional tourism and self‑support the organization. A Graphics representative will sign June 23 in Decatur, while by‑laws constitutions and committees are adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Alabama “Mountain Lakes Association
Birmingham
Joe McPherson
Graphics, Inc
Alabama
Chambers of Commerce
McPherson
Alabama Mountain Lakes Association
Decatur
Local Sheriff Tracks Suspect After Forged Checks
Sources from the Sheriff’s office say deputies have been tailing Priest for some time for suspected check forgery. The forger allegedly used the name Bert Jeffries of Finley Drive NW in the alleged schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
Bert Jeffries
Finley Dr. NW
Former state senator laid up after fall at home
MOULTON J B Richardson former state senator for Morgan and Lawrence counties was admitted to Lawrence County Hospital Tuesday after a fall at home. Also classified notices offer real estate, vehicles, and employment in the area with local contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
J. B
Dock) Richardson
Morgan and
Lawrence Counties
Lawrence County Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Decatur Aluminum Co
Mul
Ti-Million Dollar Aluminum Co
American Metal Climax
W. E. Grace
Fruehaus Corp
R. S. Brill
Hunter Engineering
Adams
Rayburn Sparks
Jupiter
Mars
Revenue
Decatur General Admissions
Clyde Graves
Joseph Roberts
Willie E. Driver
Sherman St
Apt
Johnston St
Sarah Rowe
Leisha Simons
Eva
John Chambers
Deiatur
Floyd Brown
R. J. Thompson
8Th Ave
Rowe Sanderson
Shelia Craft
Cullman
R. B. Graeser
Robinson St
Curtis McGregor
Danville
James Beve
Atlanta
Richard Boone
Mont
Semmes
State National Bank
Room
Alabama-Tenn
Life of Alabama
Nebraska Consolidated Mills
Southern United, Inc
W. A. Carpenter
Anecatur
Moose Lodge
Mary Namie
Church St. E
Bank Street Hospital
Betty St
David Montgomery
13Th Ave
John Lewis
Paul Sanders
Thomas Dr
11Th St
Horace M. Vines Jr
Mary Lou Dancy
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Earl Foster
Cornelian Court
Sandra
Lou Ellison
Louie M. Ellison
U.S
Bob Jones University
Greenville
S.C
L. C. Clendenon
Alwin R. Stephenson
Certified Public Accountant
Alabama State] Board of Accountancy
Alabama Society of Cpa’s
Montgomery
Decatur Sescatches
Lyons
Club
Pet Dairy
Sherman St. Apt
Decatur General Hospital
Bath
Johnston Street
General Motor Key
Lander
New Moulton Highway
George Mills
W.M. C. B. Kenton
Sec’y
Decatur Shopping Center
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