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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1964
Page
2
The Tennessee River reading at Tennessee River Bridge was 21.55 feet up .73 feet in 24 hours. Today and Tuesday forecast mostly sunny and hot with isolated afternoon and evening thunder showers. Winds west at 5 to 15 mph with gusts near showers. Sunday high 98, low 75. Today’s 10:50 am temp 90. High today 93, low tonight 75, high Tuesday 93.
Supreme Court ruling requires population based apportionment for both Senate and House. Three most populous counties Jefferson Mobile and Montgomery gain near one third of upper chamber votes. Court leaves timing to a three judge panel with options to act before the 1965 session or compel a special session. David Vann urges prompt action to avoid more court involvement.
John Mitchell Morgan 64 of Athens died April 1 at Athens Limestone Hospital after a brief illness. Services Sunday at 4 p.m. at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Elgie Jones and Rev. James Johnson. Burial in city cemetery. Survived by widow Vera Morgan Athens two brothers Will Morgan Pulaski Tenn H P Morgan Columbia Tenn one sister Mrs Ella Arden Louisburg Tenn several nieces and nephews pallbearers Walter Gordon Pete Biles Frank Scott John Scott Melvin and Bill Brooks.
Herbert O Owens 63 formerly of Decatur died last Thursday in Seattle Washington Funeral services are set for today at 2 30 p m at Gunthorp Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends John Rutland and A B VanArsdale officiating Burial will be in Decatur City Cemetery Gunthorp directing Survivors include his mother Mrs John Wiley Owens Birmingham and several other relatives Pallbearers named Earl Glenn Rufus Warren Guy Jones Millard Scoggins Red Hargrove and Bob Jones
A hospital notice lists admissions including Edith Allison and Roy Lee Clapton in Cullman and Hanceville with multiple rooms, and discharges for Athelea Allred Lenard Frank Adell Frey Marie Levi Mitchell and others from Cullman Falkville Hanceville Eva Garden City Vinemont and nearby areas.
A son Sunday to Mr and Mrs Roy P Roberts at Bank St Hospital. A daughter Sunday to Mr and Mrs Elton Cooper 213 6th Ave SW at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. A son today at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital to Mr and Mrs William Mason Somerville 3. Mr and Mrs Woody Lowery Trinity 1 a son Sunday at Decatur General Hospital. A son Sunday at Decatur General Hospital to Mr and Mrs J W Allen 1308 1st Ave SW. Mr and Mrs Willard Bruns 2006 Morgan Ave a son today at Decatur General Hospital.
The notice enumerates individuals including Mrs. J. M. Copeland of Hart Selle and Miss Louise Chastain of Arab with several others such as Mrs. Grady Dobson Hillsboro Mrs. B. C. Lancaster 322 Mark St SW Johnny Wayne Nelson Hart Selle George Taylor 1114 5th Ave SE and Mrs. Nellie Shaia 624 5th Ave SW listing names and street addresses.
Decatur Alabama Ingalls Iron Works Co marine division faces a work stoppage after weeks of failed contract talks with AFL CIO local 97 of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Iron Shipbuilders Blacksmiths Forgers and Helpers. All work halted with pickets around the main office as negotiations remain suspended.
Investigation focuses on a break in at a logger's home south of Stevenson Alabama near the Tennessee River. Authorities believe the wife of the logger was abducted and taken into the woods. Tennessee authorities and Kilby Prison bloodhounds are assisting in the search.
A long list of individuals and addresses appears, naming residents across Decatur Athens Madison Trinity and surrounding areas. The compilation includes many Mrs or Mr titles with street addresses and city designations. No event or action is described beyond the enumeration of names and residences.
Rev A G Draper dies at Huntsville Hospital and funeral set for Tuesday at 1 p.m. at AME Church Decatur with burial at Sykes Cemetery and Reynolds Funeral Home directing. Survivors include sister Amanda Draper brother Willis Draper and stepson Odis Love. Age 19 month old Lofonzo Pride funeral planned in Mooreville with arrangements by Reynolds.
The Supreme Court heard three Alabama appeals challenging state legislative apportionment as unconstitutional if not based on population. Justices weighed whether courts may scrutinize districting and if divergence between houses may be permissible while preserving equal protection.
Cotton inch middling Decatur loan 33.57. Cottonseed 45 per ton. Milk Grade A 6.55 per cwt. Four percent milk 3.20 per cwt. Wood 65 45 35. Pulpwood 13.50 per cord. Corn No 2 yellow shelled 1.34 No 2 yellow ear 1.11 No 2 white ear 1.07 No 2 white shelled 1.32 No 2 oats .60 No 2 milling wheat 1.38 No 2 mile per hundred 2.00 Poultry wheat 1.13 No 2 barley .95 No 1 soybeans 2.38. Cattle 900, calves 300. slaughter steers 17.00-18.50. utility cows 11.50-13.50. bulls 16.50-17.25. steers 350-575 lbs 17.50-18.50. good 22.00-25.00. Hogs 1200, active. Barrows and gilts 25 higher. 190-250 lbs 15.75-16.00. sows 10.50-12.00. Sheep 500. spring lambs 23.50-24.50.
Tuesday and other administrative capacities qualify him for the 200 a month seat on the commission. Deadline for qualifying is 5 1 QTM vedo.
A report of noon stock quotes across major issuers including Kaiser Acme Steel 19% Ligg & My Am Air 44% Lockh Air Am 19% Lorillard Am Can 46% Macy Am 19% Boeing 51% Peps Cola 47% Proct & G 76% RCA 44% East Kodak 133% Ford Mtr 53% Gen Elec 80% Swift Gen Mills 38% Texaco 61% Goodyear 39%1
New York AP reports cotton futures opened lower by 40 to 45 cents per bale as traders reacted to early trading signals.
Birmingham reports firm prices for broilers and fryers. Demand remains limited by prior commitments as plants refuse extra bookings. slaughter today estimated at 1,065,000 head, down from 1,087,000 last Monday. Atlanta notes scarce to adequate Georgia supplies, with farm quotes on fryers 12 to 13 percent, fob plants 13 to 14, and hens offering more than enough at limited demand.
Birmingham report notes eggs priced higher with ample supply. Retail per dozen prices for consumer grade carton eggs include store delivery, grade A white large 38 41 percent, medium 30 34 42, small 23 26.
Nashville and Thomasville reports list cattle slaughter steers 750 to 1100 pounds at 17.00 to 18.50. utilities 11.50 to 13.50. feeders 350 to 575 pounds 17.50 to 18.50. hogs 190 to 250 pounds 16.25 to 16.60. sows 12.00 to 13.25. hog receipts total 3,300 across multiple markets with gains up to 50 cents.
Circuit Solicitor Wyman Gilmore says a death of a Black man shot by a patrolman in Thomasville appears to be justifiable homicide. No charges were filed against Patrolman Floyd Daniels after he shot Felton Burroughs who attacked him following an arrest on highway Arneyine charges.
Local page offers brief sketches of places and people in SCATURS area. Vignettes highlight daily life, neighborhood landmarks, and small events shaping the community mood.
VFW Post 4190 holds its regular meeting tonight at 7 30 with all members urged to attend. The meeting will be at the post's new home on Highway 67. Dispatches report a burglary at Jack Brown 908 Canal St Apt 3 with a .41 calibre Derringer missing.
HARTSELLE 44 year old Tommy Armstrong was found dead in his home yesterday afternoon. Deputy Coroner Pat Patterson ruled death by own action. He and Hart selle police forced entry after the doorway was found locked. Funeral services were set for today at 10 a.m. from Rock Creek Cemetery with Rev. Edsel Stevenson officiating. Armstrong was a Baptist and survived by his wife Agnes and nine children.
Athens insurance man T. K. O Ran released from Limestone County jail after being charged with assault with intent to murder for shooting at truck driver Paul Levitt at a motel on Highway 31 North. Levitt, injured in the head, was treated at Athens Limestone Hospital. disputes over events at the motel patio preceded the arrest.
Two crashes Sunday in north Alabama left two people hurt. Margie Judd 20 of Birmingham and her one year old daughter Christine were injured in a single car crash 5.4 miles south of Cullman on I 65. They were listed in good condition. A separate three car collision 1.8 miles north of Decatur on U S 31 involved A G Christenson 46 of Homewood IL James Hunt 28 of Louisville KY and Willis Dorothy Pearl 49 of Peduka KY with damages listed and no injuries.
New York Harbor reports 24 006 annual arrivals and departures, the highest among global ports, reflecting its status as a premier maritime hub. The figure underscores its busy traffic and role in international trade.
Dorthy Mae Carter was treated and discharged from Decatur General Hospital after an accident near Wheeler Dam. State Trooper headquarters said the collision occurred near the dam and she drove to Courtland to call an ambulance.
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY FOR SALE 1962 Volkswagen se dan Green Clean See at 608 7th Ave Athens 232 1090. FOR SALE 1963 Honda Motor ee 1107 Sandra St SW 355 FOR SALE One 15 fiberglas run about 35 hp Johnson electric starting motor Heavy duty trailer 450 355 0675 WANTED Plumber for work in Decatur Call 353 7669 LOST SATURDAY from 403 Rock St Hartselle dog 40 lbs black and white chest and stomach white ring on neck white feet tip on tail Answers to Boots Reward 773 7002
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