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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1977
Page
2
Mrs. George chooses foster care for her unhappy son after family problems worsen. A social worker explains the process, and the boy shows early homesickness but eventually adapts. He returns home after ten months, changed, respectful, and hopeful with renewed family ties and support.
Morgan and Limestone counties assistant district attorney John Self resigns effective June 30. District Attorney Mike Moebes says a recent law school graduate may fill the post and delays vacancy until September. Moebes declines to evaluate Self and cites potential plans driving the move.
Williamson and Jackson face arraignment Monday and August trials in the killing during kidnapping for ransom of Jessie Davenport, 68. They will be tried separately in the case linked to Davenport who managed Kimberly Court mobile home park.
Sunshine and showers dominate as summer-like weather persists in Alabama. The National Weather Service notes one of the warmest Junes in years with most stations near or at 100 degrees, except Birmingham Mobile Huntsville Decatur and Gadsden. An approaching cold front brings more afternoon thundershowers to North Alabama through Wednesday.
Decatur area weather report with river readings at Keller Memorial Bridge and sea level data. Highs near 89 today, upper 80s midweek, lows around 67 to 69. Rain chances 40 20 40 percent. extended period partly cloudy with afternoon thundershowers Thursday to Saturday. Also notes on sunshine hours wind, pollution index 92, and regional temperature trends. A Hanceville motorcycle wreck injures 23 year old Lewis Easterwood.
Wilbert Scott faces a first degree murder trial for the fatal stabbing of Jim Mack Jones. Dist. Atty. Mike Moebes expects a two day trial. Scott previously received a six month sentence in an assault with intent to murder case from the same day.
Roger Holaway recounts six weeks of restoring a 1931 Chevrolet noting no artifice will be used and original methods will guide the project He plans boulevard maroon paint with gold pinstripes and aims to recreate showroom condition as he learns upholstery through books and hands on practice
Inside While Holaway balances weekends restoring a car with his wife’s patience wearing thin. He says she’d rather him work on the car than drink and chase women. He works in his garage at 901 Bedford Dr SW, aiming to finish for competition.
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