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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1977
Page
2
A slow moving cold front will keep showers and a few thunderstorms in North Alabama through Tuesday with 50 percent rain chances in Decatur and again on Tuesday. Highs near 90, lows around 70, and rainfall 0.25 to 0.5 inch in storms.
River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 20.84 feet with sea level at 555.14 feet. Sunday high 58 at 4 pm, low 69 at 5 am today. High near 90 today and Tuesday, with showers and thundershowers possible. Extended outlook calls for scattered storms and highs in the 90s through Friday.
The funeral of Shirley Ann Ellington is followed by a shocking shooting as a man in the second pew kills Rev. Willie Maxwell in front of about 600 mourners. Robert Lewis Burns is charged with Maxwell's murder amid a history of violent deaths linked to Maxwell's family.
Six people including three Athens residents are charged in a Warren County Tennessee case tied to an automobile truck theft ring. Authorities say eight trucks have been recovered in Athens and Limestone County with up to 30 vehicles possibly involved. The ring allegedly used altered VINs and fake titles, operating across multiple states with Dyer Act violations cited.
An argument between two women ended Sunday night when Shirley Ann Hill was slashed on the head with a knife and treated at Decatur General Hospital. The incident occurred as she and Karen Sykes argued with an acquaintance present. A separate report noted a beating of an Elkmont man and a car theft at a Decatur fire station where a CB radio and amplifier valued at 285 dollars were stolen.
Five defendants pleaded guilty to felonies in Morgan County Circuit Court. Donnie Evans Robinson drew 10 years with three on probation for two auto burglaries. Mark Allen Duble two concurrent two year sentences for marijuana sale. James Devan Wright five years probation for grand larceny and receiving stolen property. Felton Jackson Melson one year and a day for auto burglary. Victor Karl Banks had charges dismissed. Danny Lee Melson to be prosecuted in juvenile court. Court resumes Wednesday for Wilbert Scott’s first degree murder trial. other defendants set for Wednesday include Victor J. Melonas, Steve Harvel, Lonny Hogeland, and Oscar Hill. The Harriet Beecher Stowe figure Simon Legree is noted in the passage.
Crisis Call Center numbers provided for personal crises and possible poisoning. Dial 0 if unsure of the emergency number and explain the emergency to the operator. Seek nearest hospital or family physician as needed.
Injuries end the promising hurlers career, with many athletes unable to fully overcome the setback. The text notes how injuries interrupt progress and the struggle to continue in the sport.
Ardmore hosts grand opening of the new state welcome center with 2 p.m. ceremonies featuring Ardmore and Athens officials, ROTC color guard, school bands, and local leaders including Rep. Tommy Carter. Governor Wallace may attend later in the week if schedules allow.
McClanahan says he did not reach playoff or college world series goals at Auburn due to pitching issues. He notes a 6-2 career record and sub 3.0 ERA while finishing an engineering degree, emphasizing that the degree was his main purpose for attending school.
Decatur council discusses Jack Allen proposal to require passing a licensing test for general and mechanical contractors. Some members oppose, arguing tests curb competition, while others favor stricter enforcement to ensure building standards. The council also approves street department budget changes and bids for concrete, stamps, and pipes.
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