Cotton Damages Prompt Forestry Service Meeting in Alabama
Officials of the U S Forestry Service weigh suspected herbicide impact after helicopters sprayed Bankhead National Forest to kill hardwoods. Farmers report 2500 plus cotton acres damaged across Landersville Mount Hope and C C Smith areas and possible legal action if insurer coverage is insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Forestry Service
Bankhead National Forest
Landersville
Mount Hope
C. C. Smith
Forestry Service
Neal Williams
State Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Waship
N. S
Jones
McClendon
Williams
Poor City Campaign Falters Amid Rain and Discontent
Hos ea Williams and other leaders fault the movement as it narrows from its broad aim. King and Abernathy pledged nonviolent action, yet Resurrection City drew only about two dozen participants as heavy rains forced workforce to seek shelter. The drive aimed to reveal poverty and pressure Congress to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosea Williams
Congress
Martin Luther King Jr
Abernathy
Resurrection City
Washington
Weather Outlook For East Region With Rain
A weak cold front moves southeast through South Alabama bringing showers later tonight and tomorrow. Dothan reports .77 inch rainfall, citywide totals exceed an inch. temperatures rise to the 80s and 90s with lows in the 60s to 70s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Alabama
Huntsville
Dothafi
Mobile
North
Ray in British extradition hearing second time in court
Ray appeared in Bow Street for the second time since his arrest ten days ago as British extradition proceedings continued. The magistrate postponed and ordered him returned to Wandsworth Prison while U.S. attorneys seek his transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Bow Street
Wandsworth
Birmingham
Arthur J Hanes
Arthur Jr
London
U.S
Founders Day Banquet for Elk River 21 at Angus Cafe
Fayetteville Tennessee honors the original 21 members of the Elk River Development Association at a Friday Founders Day Banquet at the Angus Cafe. About 50 attendees are expected for a Dutch treat dinner at 1009 6th Ave SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Tenn
Angus Cafe
Elk River Development Association
Frank Turner
Athens
Police arrest man after high speed chase in Hobart Grizzard
Decatur police arrested Hobart Grizzard Monday afternoon after a car chase from 19th Avenue and Beech Street SE to 19th Avenue and 7th Street SE. He faced charges of driving while intoxicated, no driver's license, and liquor law violations. Two quarts of whisky were found in the abandoned car. Lt. E. R. Slater and Officers Chester Hogan aided Officer Lewie Gilchrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart Grizzard
Decatur
19Th Ave
Beech St
7Th St
E. R. Slater
Chester -Hogan
Lewie Gilchrist
Morgan County School Hears Trustee Nomination Meeting
Meetings at each Morgan County school on June 25 aim to nominate six candidates for trustees. The county school board will pick three nominees per school for four year terms to care for school property and oversee general interests. Athens police question three suspects over Monday vandalism at a local grocery store on Coleman Hill. A plate glass window was broken by a wire milk crate around 10 30 p.m. Chief A B Lightfoot said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
County School Board
Athens
Coleman Hill
A. B. Lightfoot
Mizpah Chapter to Meet at 7 30 Tonight in Temple
The Mizpah Chapter 19 Order of the Eastern Star holds its annual meeting at 7 30 PM in the Masonic Temple. Three Decatur students at Bob Jones University were named to the dean's list for the second semester: Joe Franklin Peeples, Frank Alvin Richards Jr, and Judy Ann Taylor. The Decatur Curb and Country Market at 1st Ave and Grant St SE opens Monday through Saturday 6 30 AM to 5 30 PM with vegetables for canning and freezing including beans peas okra squash cucumbers and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Decatur
Bob Jones University
Joe Franklin Peeples
H. F. Peeples
Betty St
Frank Alvin Richards Jr
Frank Richards
Quince Drive
Judy Ann Taylor
P. M. Taylor
15Th Ave
1St Ave
Grant St. SE
Builder reports widespread damage to four Hillwood Drive homes
Bennie Walker estimates 3000 to 5000 dollars in vandalism after four houses under construction on Hillwood Drive SW suffered broken windows beaten doors and damaged plaster board reported Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillwood Drive
Bennie Walker
Walker
Theft Report From Mrs Casteil Residence
A theft was reported from Mrs. William Casteil’s home including a clothes dryer jewelry valued about 250 dollars a girl’s bicycle a 22 caliber pistol about 16 dresses and a wristwatch stolen from the residence on the date of the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Casteil
Birmingham Mayor Hanes Sees Plot Behind City Turmoil
In 1961 Birmingham elected mayor Hanes who faced a determined, plotted campaign against integration forces. At 51 he hails from Alabama and comes from a Confederate grandfather and a Methodist minister father. A lawyer by training, he now runs a private practice with son Arthur Jr. as partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Hanes
Alabama
University of Alabama
Arthur Jr
Rezoning Request for Major Medical Complex in SE Decatur
South east Decatur faces a rezoning decision for a long range medical complex on a 15 acre vacant tract north of Morningside Circle and east of Somerville Road. Residents raised concerns on property devaluation drainage and traffic as Mayor Blackburn indicated a July 2 regular meeting decision. John O Donal d named to represent residents in planning talks with medical center planners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Blackburn
John O’donald
Medical
15Th Ave
Tommy Todd
Morningside Circle
Bill Aycock
L. W. Johnson
13Th
4Th Ave
Decatur General Admissions List Names Patients and Relatives
A long list of admissions at Decatur General details patients and accompanying relatives. Names include David Brown Smith, Mark St., Ilmust Cunningham, Kenneth Chapman, John E. Barnette, Floyd Ray Parker, Hudson David McElroy, Robert Leonard Pugh, James W. Jackson, Grady Grigsby, Wilbur Leo Smallwood, Daniel O. Woodward, Roger Dale Waits, Joseph N. Hughes, Robert Henry Burt, Virgil Bell Glasgow, Grady Washington Segars, Lee Volia Lyle, Elizabeth Ann Piper, Brenda Ann Griffin, Matthew James Mumaw, Jonathan Kent Self, Robert Thomas Hammond, Roy Gene Whisenant, and others with addresses across Athens Danville Cullman Hartselle and nearby areas. Baby listings include a girl born to Mrs. Thomas Horace Frazier and a boy to Mrs. Billy Jo Barnes, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Brown Smith
Mark St
Ilmust Cunningham
Courtland
Kenneth Chapman
9Th St
John E. Barnette
2Nd St
Floyd Ray Parker
Spring Ave
Hudson David McElroy
Clara Ave
Robert Leonard Pugh
Athens
James W. Jackson
Lester
Grady Grigsby Craig
Wilbur Leo Smallwood
Clearview St
Daniel O. Woodward
Carolyn St
Roger Dale Waits
Graham Ave
Joseph N. Hughes
Sth Ave
Robert Henry Burt
14Th Ave
Virgil Bell Glasgow
Mt. Hope
Grady Washington Segars
7Th Ave
Lee Volia Lyle
Elizabeth Ann Piper
Ewell St
Brenda Ann Griffin
Georgia St
Hartselle
Matthew James Mumaw
Jonathan Kent Self
Robert Thomas Hammond
Roy Gene Whisenant
Plaza St
Hospital List of Residents and Inhabitants
A compiled roster names numerous residents across Decatur Hart selle Huntsville Falkville Moulton Belle Mina Courtland Penn Trinity and surrounding areas. The list includes Booker T Thompson Mrs Jimmy H Willingham Miss Rebecca Jane Nelson James Hall Walker Thomas M Harvey Mary Viola Ward and others with street addresses in 7th 8th and 2nd Avenues and Johnston Nell St LaFayette Belle Mina and 610 Short St entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booker T. Thompson
Hartselle
Jimmy H. Willingham
Decatur
Terry Wayne Ivey
Madison
Frank A. Berry
8Th Ave
Pearl Waldrop
7Th Ave
James Hall Walker
6Th Ave
Thomas M. Harvey
Johnston St
Mary Viola Ward
Nell St
Rebecca Jane Nelson
Falkville
William N. Weaver
Carlton Smith
Huntsville
Lizzie Reed
Penn
Winona Childers
2Nd Ave
Ophelia Borden
Ith Ave
Alma Whitlow
Trinity
Margaret Henderson
5Th Ave
Glenda Renee Thompson
Barcliff
Berta Nell Simmons
Weather and river reading report for Decatur area
River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning 21.06 with sea level 555.36. High today 86 at 5 p.m. Low 70 this morning. Temperature 8 a.m. 76. No rain in the past 24 hours. Forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy and warm today and tonight, with Thursday warmer and a chance of scattered thundershowers. highs near 84 to 90 and lows around 64. Saturn shines near the Moon tonight and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur and Vicinity
Keller Memorial Bridge
Court ruling extends to 17 states on substitute father aid
A court decision anticipated the aid to children through a substitute father, with implications extending to seventeen other states.
Court Challenge to Alabama’s Substitute Father Rule
Fragmentary lines describe a suit aimed at restraining enforcement of Alabama’s substitute father rule. Readable portions reference a court action, legal terms, and impacted parties though specifics are unclear. The damaged text hints at procedural moves and ongoing litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawrence
Auburn University
Insurance
Lawrence County Farm Extension
Sam McClendon
King
Memphis
API
Missouri State Prison
Jupe & and
Elk River
Confederacy
Hoc
W. T. Rhodes
Woodland St. SE
Kennedy
Alabama Division
Children of the Confederacy
Guest House
Louis
Chip) Pierce
Cold Springs
Morgan
Limestone
Cullman Counties
Pack Self
Self
Hartselle Civitan Club
Curtis. Hunt
Bent Bob Orr
Vue Prescent
Homer Landrum
Sally South
Bham
Decatur General Admissions
Thomas Horace Frazier
LaFayette St
Billy Jo Barnes
Danville
Al‘ton Lee Emmett
Cullman
John W. Rittenberry
Hillsboro
Beulah Irene Whitten
Locust St
Sonja Yvette Martin
8Th St
Frank Ferry Lanier
Cain St
Clifton Mahaley
Belle Mina
Sallie Betterson
Sharon Segars
James Brion Jones
Teresa Lavern Letson
Mary Webb
Milton Terry
Moulton
Saturn
Earth
Altair
Hugo Vihlen
Vihlen
Dana
Cuba
Miami
Casablanca
Homestead
Fla
Atlantic
Lee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!