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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1973
Page
2
Benny Bibb recalls riding horseback from Belle Mina to a neighboring Athens school a one room stove heated building long ago. The memories reflect life in the era before modern schooling and transport.
The 96 year old Bibb, great grandson of Alabama governors Thomas and William Bibb, recalls life from horse travel to steam locomotives and the rise of the automobile in Belle Mina and Mooresville. He discusses family, marriages, and a career spanning farms, railroading, and 55 years as Mooresville postmaster.
Morgan County Civil Defense Director J Howard Proctor urged stronger local Civil Defense roles in natural and technological disasters during a Senate Subcommittee on Housing and Urban Affairs hearing. He favored using local agencies under the Civil Defense Preparedness Agency with funding and recognition to avoid waste and duplication.
Mrs. Mary Lou Smith and her sister Miss Sharon Dubish of Whiting Indiana, visiting Decatur, reported a room theft Tuesday. The pair later praised police for their quick action as they enjoyed a raft ride at Point Mallard wave pool with Mrs. Smith’s children Jeffrey and Brenda.
Roy L. McAllister Monsanto Textiles public relations director becomes chairman of the UW Campaign publicity division. A Decatur civic leader and church deacon, he holds roles with the Public Relations Council of Alabama and Decatur Chamber of Commerce. McAllister, 45, is a Tuscaloosa and Alabama alumnus and a native of Dundee Florida with four sons. He stresses uniting efforts to aid those in need at a cost to donors.
Hearings on motions for new trials for former Mayor Charles Guntharp and ex-policeman Stewart Weaver are delayed to July. Judge Tom Coggin is out of state until July 9, with motions likely reset for July 13. Guntharp, 47, and Weaver, 40, were convicted in separate incidents over the Decature slaying of James F. Davis.
Two women vacationing in Decatur praised police for rapid response after a motel room burglary. Miss Sharon Dubish and relatives from Whiting Indiana reported a purse with $150 missing and a suspect fled to the second floor. Charles H Hall of Austell Georgia was arrested on second degree burglary and federal firearms act charges.
Montgomery report says the House Transportation Committee rejected a bid to legalize draft beer in all wet counties. The 7-5 vote followed testimony from beer distributors who warned they would lose money if draft beer were required.
The Decatur Daily lists crisis contact options including the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 and guidance to contact nearest hospital or family physician for possible poisoning. It advises dialing 0 if unsure of the emergency number and informs about department numbers for nights and holidays.
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