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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1964
Page
2
For Wednesday June 24, sunset today at 7:05 p.m. and sunrise tomorrow at 4:36 a.m. The full Moon rises on the eastern shores near 7:00 p.m. An lunar eclipse begins before moonrise, Moon leaves Earth’s umbra at about 9:04 p.m. Totality occurs around 6:16 p.m. and ends by 7:58 p.m.
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 20.61 feet, down .09 in 24 hours, with sea level at 554.91 feet. TVA lake levels listed include Chickamauga 682, Pickwick 413.2, Guntersville 594.6, Kentucky 556.1, Wilson 506.9. Forecast calls for hot, partly cloudy weather with 15 to 20 percent thunderstorm chances today through Wednesday. Gas Dept reports 104 degrees Monday high, 75 low, and 95 degrees this morning.
Mauldin says Alabama cotton farmers could gain up to 500000 extra under a new USDA test using micronaire readings to grade cotton starting August 1. Premiums will reward high quality while low quality is discounted. over 90 percent of 1963 crop fell into the premium category, potentially adding about 60 cents per bale. U.S. Rep. George Grant has introduced legislation to provide micronaire readings free.
Leonard King, 43, Union Grove, treated and dismissed at Decatur General Hospital after a one vehicle wreck at 7:15 a.m. on Ala 67 one mile east of Decatur. His 1960 Chevrolet pickup sustained $400 damage. A separate collision near Athens involved a 1956 Plymouth driven by W E Barnes, 50, and a 1958 Ford driven by Bobby LeCroix, 23, with no injuries. The Plymouth and Ford each received $50 damage. A second two car crash east of Hartsville at 4:40 p.m. involved a 1953 Dodge driven by Erskine Bar Buick and a vehicle driven by David Bolding, 22, Guntersville.
Cotton inching higher at 34.00 with Decatur at lean 33.57 and cottonseed around 45. Milk prices steady with Grade A at 6.55 per hundred and manufactured milk at 3.20 per hundred. Cattle and calves show active trade with steer prices 19.00 to 19.75 for 900 to 1 050 lb, hogs up about 25 cents, sheep steady and prime grade at 95 lb.
News from New York reports a weak session with moderate trading around 4.1 million shares. Major movers included General Motors down over one point, Ford off a point, Xerox down four, IBM and Control Data down two, while Curtis Publishing rose on volume.
Early week trade strong for 350-550 lb steers at 18.00 to 21.00, with welers steady at 22.00 to 25.00. Hog receipts around 2,500. barrows and gilts 46.50 to 16.75 per cwt, sows 12.00 to 13.00. Sheep around 400 head, demand steady with prime at 55.0 per cwt. Georgia AP notes sales in Albany and Jacksonville with barrow and gilt ranges 16.00 to 16.50 for 180-240 lb, 15.50 to 16.25 for 240-270 lb, and 12.00 to 13.00 for 400-500 lb hogs.
Leary urges patience during planning while city studies a 200000 dollar downtown plan. He stresses strong leadership and broad district promotion to boost downtown shopping and spur bold projects as membership drives begin.
Swedish reports claim the Croatian Ustashe movement, linked to World War II era anti Communist groups, threaten to kill Nikita Khrushchev during his planned Stockholm visit. Police mobilize up to 5,000 officers as a security reinforcement.
Trustees for Morgan County schools will be elected at all schools tonight at 7 30. Parents are urged to vote for the person of their choice.
After a weeklong shutdown, Ingalls Ironworks Co. in Decatur Alabama and International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Iron Shipbuilders Blacksmiths Forgers and Helpers AFL-CIO Local 97 reached a new contract on June 22 1964. Operations will restart at 7 am Wednesday per manager John C Short.
Mrs. Mamie Brewer 78 of 202 7th Ave died 6 15 p m Monday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Services Wednesday 2 to 3 p m at McConnell Chapel with Fred Evans officiating. Burial Anti Och Cemetery. Survivors include one daughter Cora Flannagan two sons Marvin and Monroe Brewer Troop Texas three sisters Mattie Tatum Della Guthrie Athens and Purley Vining Elkmont one brother Tish Brooks Wells Tenn seven grandchildren 28 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Lollie Dillard, 93, of 600 Madison Street North, died at 10 30 a m Monday at her residence. Services are today at 1 00 p m at McConnell Chapel with Rev. James Harris officiating. Burial will be in Pea River Cemetery, Barber County. Survived by three grandchildren.
Mrs Josie Lula Thrasher 66 of Trinity 1 died Monday night at Lawrence County Hospital. Services Thursday at 2 pm at Caddo Congregational Church with Wade Whitlock Ernest Shelton and Burt Murphree officiating. Burial follows at home. she leaves two sons Earl Thrasher Oscola Mich two brothers Frank and Jack Miller and 13 grandchildren. She was a native of Lawrence County and a member of the Caddox Church. The body will be taken to the home Wednesday at 3 pm.
The record notes diamonds likely first found in India not earlier than 800 B C, marking an early origin for gem mining. The assertion ties ancient India to the beginnings of diamond utilization and trade.
The meeting noted rising aid requests for 1965 with 185000 dollars needed from 21 agencies. Boy Scouts showed a 15.7 percent membership rise, Girl Scouts about eight percent, and the Boys' Club expanded county services. Budget committee members listed include Bill Hall Allison Smith Jimmy Williams and others.
The trio drove toward Philadelphia to inspect a Negro church ruins following last week's fire sparked by armed whites at a church board meeting. They were stopped for speeding Sunday and briefly jailed before release. Cheney paid a $20 fine. Deputies said a patrol followed to ensure they left town safely as civil rights groups pressed for a search.
About 989 362 acres of private land were planted with trees in the previous year, reflecting a large scale afforestation effort by private owners and contributing to increased forest cover and environmental gains.
A dated hospital notice lists admissions including Mrs W L Taylor Somerville Mrs Virgie Mansel 2013 7th Mrs A G Fogg Huntsville Donald Carter Hartselle Elmer Ledlow Decatur Horace Nash 1521 Phillips Ave SW James Millwood Danville 3 Mrs Charles Slick 1604 1st Millard Beck Moulton 2 Robert Ricketts Athens 3 Mrs Harvey Woods 212 11th Ave NW Dismissals include Mrs David Gatlin Trinity Henry Schrimsher Madison 1 Mrs Elbert Tankersley Hartsville
A readable fragment lists numerous individuals with full names and street addresses in cities such as Athens Decatur Somerville and Tanner. The items include Mrs and Master prefixes and various street numbers. No events or actions are described.
The notice lists numerous Cullman area residents including Master Franklin W. Smith and Mrs. Melba Stewart with multiple other entries from Cullman Hanceville and nearby towns. Names appear with titles and house numbers, followed by additional individuals such as Acker P. Holmes in Vinemont and James H. Crawford in Hanceville, among others.
Lodge ert S. McNamara seeks release from Saigon assignment amid reports of a quick return home. He cites duty to aid Gov. Scranton's presidential bid and says he will address the Republican resolutions committee. He thanks colleagues for courtesies and expresses sadness at leaving Vietnam.
Officers cordon Ozark area after a convict fled a car linked by tag to Morgan. Bloodhounds traced the escape route while police searched the Morgan home. authorities found elderly couple dead after a rear screen was cut. A Black suspect was reported in the pursuit.
Mr and Mrs Robert M Campbell Town Creek welcomed a girl Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs George M Kennedy Cullman welcomed a boy Monday at Decatur General. Mr and Mrs David Gillespie Decatur welcomed a girl today at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Henry Henderson Somerville welcomed a son Monday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs W C Jackson 208 6th Ave SE welcomed a son today.
Franklin Smith state livestock theft investigator with Morgan County Sheriff's forces investigate the theft of a white faced calf owned by J. N. Turner of Danville I. The calf weights between 250 and 300 pounds and was taken Sunday around 3 p.m.
William H. McGhee qualified yesterday in Hartsville to seek election to City Council District 4. The filing confirms McGhee as a contender for the seat.
The article notes that Memorial Day began as a military observance rather than a nationwide public holiday, reflecting its origins in honoring fallen service members rather than closing streets for a general celebration.
Police report detailing several traffic incidents on Monday across the city. Berryman injured in a one vehicle crash on Austinville Flint Rd. A three vehicle collision at 6th Ave and 11th St SE involved a Ford, a Corvair, and a truck with no injuries. A two car crash at Meviten St E and 1st Ave E left no injuries. Additional two car crash at Wilson Ave and Bank St no injuries. Parked car struck in another incident at Pat's Drive In lot.
Jesse Pruitt, 57, of Birmingham, was in Morgan County Jail charged with grand larceny. Officials say he was in custody over a car restraint in Double Springs, Winston County, for drunkenness. he was picked up there Monday evening around 3 o'clock.
For Rent nice country home on Burleson Mountain available July 1st call 773 9797 or 353 0481. For sale Nimrod Camper used, view at 1728 Pennylone SE, call 353 5205. 1963 Falcon Futura four door with radio heater priced 1595 dollars. For rent three bedroom brick home with bath air conditioning decor references required, call 353 2657. WANTED two waitresses and one to twelve cook apply at Hitte Ernie's Restaurant 501 6th SE. Experienced beauty operator call 353 8555. 1962 Corvair Monza coupe four speed, price 53 0529. House trailer 950 dollars, call 355 0783. Finance available through Earl Glenn Agency. Ken Tanger 1958 model Ski per Vaca.
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