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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1965
Page
2
A short report describes daytime sky conditions and a river observation seen through a telescope. The language notes a star and telescope view during daylight, indicating a casual fieldnote of astronomical and hydrological context.
Decatur area river and TVA lake readings reported this morning. Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge measured 21.60 feet with sea level 555.90. Guntersville 595.0 556.3 Wilson 506.4 Pickwick 413.9 Wheeler 555.6. High yesterday reached 89 at 3:30 pm. Low this morning 67. Temperature at 8:30 am 78. Forecast today: fair.
At the Pavilion Inn a meeting elected Alabama Flying Farmers officers headed by president Albert Fuller. Newbern 1st district secretary treasurer C Butler and directors Suttle Johnston Boligee Garonos Gallant Ralph Martin Catherine Roundtree. Aileen Carter of Madison chosen Alabama Flying Farmer queen 1965 66. Delegates Rex Finley Decatur and William Chandler Moundville will attend the international convention in Omaha with Finley as delegate and Chandler as alternate.
Scientists speculate that northern Martian deserts and dark regions near the southern polar cap may be vegetated. Water from melting polar caps could feed these areas as the planet shifts into summer.
The talks cover rural property and cultural cooperation with $300 million in Japanese grants and $200 million in long term, low interest loans. Takeshima Island dispute remains unsettled and will be discussed in future negotiations.
NASD compiled inter dealer quotations as of about 10 a.m. today with bids and asks shown for several life and financial companies. Prices reflect approximate markup and exclude retail commissions.
Short item records Joe Joseph at 509 W Moulton Street in a hospital context with no further details.
Dismissals include Claude Moran, Charles McAfee, Ricky Basden, Berlie McGlawn, Lloyd Sullivan, Orville Smith, Rachel McLemore, Linda Withite, Rodney Haley, Linda Rayfield, Elmer Davis, Douglas Pepper, Mst Stevens Puckett, Henry Shardrick, Clyde Simmons, Florence Eichelberger, Jerry Countryman, Wesley Bentley, William Kimbrough, Stephen Cross, Mrs James Meadows, Don Foster, George Witchard, Robert Armistead from Decatur Madison Hartsville Trinity Somerville and other areas.
Mr and Mrs Luther Freeman Cullman 4 report a daughter born at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Gus Kretzschmar of Garden City welcome a daughter at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wesley Bentley Trinity 1 report a son born at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs William Kimbrough Somerville 2 announce a son at Decatur General Hospital.
Pryor Field will resume operations at 6 24 p m with Southern Airways flight 9806 from Memphis. The first scheduled commercial flight since resurfacing began. 4000 feet of the south end repaved for preventive maintenance. Southern is the only airline using the field and kept office hours to assist reservations. Passengers were routed via Huntsville Madison County Airport.
Fred Papenberg of Decatur sustained an eye injury when a rope snapped while loading a boat at Gulf Shores during a family vacation. He remains under eye specialist care at Doctor’s Hospital with hemorrhage in the eyeball. surgery may be considered if healing stalls. His wife stays with him as they await discharge later in the week if no complications arise.
At a two week old meeting Hurley outlined a plan for county and city to cover one third of costs and Hill-Burton Fund to supply two thirds. The hospital currently has 117 beds and has operated with up to 146 patients. Expansion hinges on city council approval and state Health Department consent before pursuing a federal grant.
Sen. Horton and supporters press for higher Health Department funding as Gov. Wallace drafts a budget with a larger total but critics say the per capita allocations are too low. Lawmakers note staffing gaps and salary ceilings hinder operations across counties, with several counties lacking health officers and salaries lagging behind other states.
Morgan County imposes strict new rules on trailer parks after a State Health Department recommendation. The regulations cover site size, water supply, sewage disposal, service roads, garbage handling, and management oversight, with permits renewable every two months and potential park closures for noncompliance. Copies are available at the County Health Department as the Decatur City Commission reports.
Morgan County AARP meets at Pet Milk Hospitality room on Wednesday at 1 30 pm. The Decatur Curb Market opens 6 11 am selling beans cabbage potatoes cucumbers squash and more. Widespread wreck reports and building permits cast light on local affairs as lawmakers push Lawrence County circuit plans.
In a Monday interview Senator Metcalf said he would lean on one or more colleagues to sustain opposition to the proposed commercial code until his return Friday. He told the Associated Press the bill lacks adequate study and would force nearly every business transaction to involve a lawyer.
The city adopts an ordinance mandating a Health Department permit prior to approving construction of a new trailer court. This measure ties zoning and health standards to development, signaling stricter oversight for mobile home community projects.
James Alvie Yarbrough 72 of Toney died Sunday at 11 15 a.m. at home. Services were at 2 p.m. at Sardis Springs Baptist Church with Reverends Fred Evans and Russell Lance officiating. Burial was in Athens Rose Lawn Cemetery. McConnell Funeral Home directed. Survivors include eight sons and four daughters with relatives across Athens Birmingham Cocoa Ill and Elkmont. Grandsons served as pallbearers. body lay in state 1 2 p.m. at the church.
Mrs Cora Pitt Forbes 84 died Sunday at Fairhaven Rest Home Pulaski. Services were held today at Ardmore Methodist Church with burial at Blanche Cemetery. Surviving are many relatives including grandchildren and great grandchildren. she married Dr E C Forbes in 1897.
Robert T. Austin, 74, of 604 Pattillo Street died at 12 45 a m at his home. Services set for Wednesday at 2 p m at Peck Funeral Home with burial in Johnson Chapel Cemetery. Survived by wife Frances Austin and six sons, three daughters, 26 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Mrs Velma Estell Maxwell 38 of Cullman died Monday at 2 a m in Cullman Hospital. Funeral service at Welcome Baptist Church with burial in adjoining cemetery Moss Funeral Home directing survivors include Ralph Leland Maxwell her husband two brothers Oscar Minor Elven Waldrep five sisters Allie Bartlett Donella Smith Essie Lee Harden Mildred Guess Melba Goodro
A legislative act created a distinct district by splitting the 8th Judicial Court district into three counties, with Cullman County forming its own jurisdiction years ago.
Bert Jackson Waldrop, 75, of 1109 16th Ave SE, died today at 10 20 am at Nungester Clinic. Services Wednesday at 3 pm in Guntharp Funeral Home chapel with Rev John Rutland officiating. Burial at Roselawn Cemetery. Survived by wife Bessie, two daughters Mary Katherine Waldrop and Ed win N Davidson Jr, and two grandchildren. Body remains at funeral home until services.
Miss Katie Templeton 75 of Danville died Monday night at a Hart selle nursing home. Services at Friendship Baptist Church near Danville officiated by Rev. Marcus Long and Rev. Bill Pruitt with burial at the adjoining church cemetery. Peck Funeral Home directing. Survivors include two nieces Vivie Hogan and Mrs. Sue McElyea. Pallbearers listed as Troy Hall Louis Fields Clyde Holiday Richard Morris Bob Pope Royal Holiday.
A jumble of classified ads offers including trailer equity on a 1963 National two room unit on River Road East of Decatur, rental rooms in Decatur and 804 6th Ave, a seed store sale, multiple mower and tractor deals, a room-for-rent in a private home, a Royal portable typewriter for rent, a 14 ft Glasspar boat with motor and trailer, sewing machines serviced, KC Pomeranian puppies, equity sale by owner at 112 Raymond St, downtown restaurant for sale, and peaches for sale with contact numbers listed.
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