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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1964
Page
2
President Johnson met with Attorney General Kennedy and General Gavin to explore promoting athletic prowess among American youth. He asked Garin to study forming a foundation to assist the effort and emphasized a balanced path linking sports with education.
Carol Burnett discusses life after Fade Out Fade In with Earl Wilson. She aims to buy a house, take up golf, and balance a new TV series with stage work. She notes the theater world is snobbish and predicts Garry Moore’s spot will leave a TV gap.
Sunday June 14 shows sunset at 7 02 p m sunrise 4 34 a m and moonset 11 21 p m prominent star Reaulus near the Moon visible plan ets Saturn Jupiter Mars rising at 11 36 p m 2 40 a m 3 25 a m TVA lake readings Guntersville 594 5 Whitesburg 556 5 Wilson 506 5 Pickwick 413 6 forecast partly cloudy and hot with light variable winds and possible undershower gusts high 96 low 73
Admissions include Mrs Irene Messer in Athens and Mrs I M Rogers in Decatur. Dismissals include James Ward of 614 Sherman St and Hershel Murphy of Somerville with several entries for piety and address fragments. Additional names appear such as Miss Janice Kelley and Mrs Albert James with Trinity and Highway 31 S addresses.
A series of names and partial addresses appear, including Mrs. Don C. Jackson of Moulton, John Seborn Peek of Hartselle, Thomas William Nally of Athens, and other residents. The fragment shows households and individuals with street numbers across Alabama towns such as Huntsville, Cullman, Somerville, Lacey’s Spring, and Elk Mount, indicating a social or public notices page.
Athens Phillip Russ pleaded guilty to a violation of the prohibition law and paid a 354 dollar fine Friday. Sheriff Buddy Evans and ABC Agent Carlos Nelson arrested Russ at his home Friday night when they found him with four gallons of wildcat whisky.
Danny Lewis of Danville High School has returned from Boys State and is vacationing in Kalamazoo Michigan with plans to resume school activities after the session.
Morgan County Grand Jury returned 41 indictments after a June term session. Circuit Solicitor R L Hundley and County Solicitor Leslie Doss stated the panel asked to be recalled soon and briefed Judge Newton B Powell. Foreman Lewis Sims delivered the written report noting jail inspection and requesting recall or discharge by law. The panel also urged replacement of the frayed courthouse flag during Flag Week.
Nelson, a long time Civil Service employee, announced his retirement after Governor Wallace persuaded him to stay briefly. He praised his successor as a top highway engineer and said health prevents further service, offering to help the new director and governor as needed.
Britain’s oldest public library founded in 1610 at Lambeth Palace seeks support as costs rise for rare books. The Archbishop of Canterbury opened a Society of the Friends of Lambeth to recognize financial aid from charitable trusts in the United States and Britain.
The 119th issue covers the 66th Muscle Shoals Baptist Association session at Moulton Church, with Elder R. T. Wear preaching the introductory sermon. Represented churches total 37, missions funds reported, and associational missionaries listed. Also notes deaths, funds raised, and trustees for the Baptist Female Institute at Moulton.
Harold Martin of the Montgomery Advertiser and Alabama Journal told a civic club that the power of the press lies in the message and a free press depends on reader responsibility. He noted growth in daily papers from 1,744 to 1,754 and circulation from 46 to 59 million, while critics claim decline.
Davidson County Sheriff Leslie E. Jett was found guilty in federal court on three counts of income tax evasion. Judge Miller set sentencing for July 10. Jett withdrew from the Democratic renomination race after the trial, remaining free on his own recognizance while two counts were dismissed.
Halifax AP report notes the cutter Gipsy Moth III led the Plymouth to Newport single handed race about 630 miles east of Halifax. Skipper Francis Chichester of England sails the 40-foot vessel. Forty foot yachts left Plymouth May 23 with 13 still in the race. positions of most were unclear.
Government figures show a sharp rise in private television ownership from 697 524 in 1982 to 827 627 last year in Italy.
The Senate defeated a Russell proposal to submit the civil rights bill to a national popular vote by 67 to 22. The debate featured intense exchanges between Russell and Dirksen over amendments and the bill, part of a 77 day civil rights debate.
Annual memorial services were held at the Methodist Church. Baptist members attended. Mr. and Mrs. Huff Speake visited relatives. The White family moved to a new home on Cullman highway. Tommie Lindsey’s funeral was held at Johnson Chapel. Lunch room workers attended classes in Florence. Visitors included Mrs. Elner and Mrs. Palmer. Crops and gardens badly need rain.
Mrs Eron White and family from Cullman Rt 10 visited the Leo Sanner family. Baseball leagues including little league are active at the school diamond. Arlen Lanner and family visited Vinemont. Almer Wood’s family visited daughter in Athens. Vacation Bible School planned for July with Rev Dillard Morris and Mrs J P Brown assisting. Rev A L Fincher and wife moved to South Cullman. W M A to meet Saturday night for refreshments.
A three year old son of Mr and Mrs Linville Massey Somerville 1 died Friday at 7 am at the family residence. Services set for Sunday at 2 pm at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev Sidney Lynn officiating. Burial in the adjoining cemetery Peck directing. Survivors include grandparents W B Massey Somerville 1. Body to remain at home until service time.
Roy Russell 66 of Montgomery died Friday at 10 30 a m at his residence Graveside services are set for Monday 10 30 a m at Hart selle City Cemetery Rev Will iard Stallcup officiating Peck to handle burial Survivors include widow Sue Martin Russell Montgomery two sons Lee Russell Montgomery R O Russell Jr Leeds four grandchildren two sisters Miss Ora Russell and Mrs Herman Puckett both of Hartselle one brother S Russell Decatur The body arrives Sunday night around 9 40 and stays at the funeral home until services
The Pacific Northwest contains more than 2,500,000 acres of Douglas fir tree farms, highlighting the scale of commercial forestry in the region.
A readable excerpt explains plant sap movement lacks a heart pump. It covers osmotic pressure and transpiration as forces drawing water from roots to leaves, plus cohesion pulling sap upward through tall trees.
Mary asks if she can balance on her head and Anne replies she cannot reach such height. The cartoonish exchange hints at playful family humor.
A mother insists today is the moment to take Tommy to the 700 venue while the son refuses, saying if they want him they can come and get him. The short exchange highlights a family dispute over custody or transportation.
A Frec phrase dent de lion meaning teeth of the lion inspired the word dandelion. The article notes the resemblance of dandelion leaves tolion teeth and connects the saying to the plant name.
Answer to yesterday's Puzzle Box winner Gail Miller aged 11 from Calgary Alberta. Prize options include the Britannica World Atlas or Yearbook of Events. Send your riddles and jokes to the Tell Me Why section.
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