Great Confederate Exploit Recalled At Alabama Convention
Confederate veterans and descendants gathered at the 47th Alabama Convention of the Children of the Confederacy in Decatur. Judge William M. Beard retold Lt. Jesse McNeill’s 1865 raid, detailing how McNeill’s Rangers captured Gen. Kelley and Gen. Crook near Cumberland with 65 men in extreme cold and snow.
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Faye Brewington
Joe ‘Wheeler
William M. Beard
Westfield
N. J
Alabama
the Children of the Confederacy
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Decatur
Beard
McNeill
Tmand
Potomac
Cumberland
South
Jesse McNeill
John McNeill
George Crook
Benjamin Kelley
United States
James A. Garfield
William McKinley
South Branch
John B. Fay
Virginia
New Creek
Joseph Kuykendall
Rosser
Kirkendall
Gen. Kelley
Barnum House
Sgt
Vandiver
Gen. Crook
Revere House
Kuykendall
Kelley
Rose Praises Bama Setup as potential model for others
Dr. Frank A. Rose former University of Alabama president endorses the three campus administration plan saying mutual trust among campus leaders and shared coordination may become a model for other institutions. Two presidents have been named with Huntsville to follow.
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Montgomery
Ala
Frank A. Rose
University of Alabama
T Rose
Tuscaloosa
Birmingham
Huntsville
J. Rufus Bealle
David Mathews
Joseph F. Walker
Rose
General Computing Corp
Washington
Thirty Marchers Arrested Escorted From Selma
Thirty three people arrested during a Sunday march were escorted out of Dallas County and reportedly returned to Birmingham in several large trucks. Bonds were set at 100 dollars each. Police said the group, part of civil rights activities, aimed to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge and were charged with disorderly conduct and blocking traffic.
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Selma, Ala
Dallas County
Birmingham
Edmund Pettus
Alabama River
Joe Smitherman
Montgomery
Selma
Freedom House
Water Street
Library Project Completed in Decatur Alabama
A $5,000 face lifting of the Decatur Public Library was carried out over the weekend as part of National Paint Up Week by the North Alabama Chapter of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America. Clarence Richter said the group will select worthy projects annually and noted the national program began under a Nixon proclamation. Governor Albert Brewer proclaimed Paint Up Week in Alabama. Earl Nelson said over $100,000 in sandblasting equipment was used to clean the masonry on the building front and that waterproofing will follow. Eighteen North Alabama merchants and decorators provided paint and labor for the project.
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Clarence Richter
North Alabama
Painting and Decorating Contractors of America
Decatur Public Library
Dan Blizzard
Richter
Nixon
Albert Brewer
Alabama
Earl Nelson
PDCA
Nelson
Money Stolen From Plywood Firm During Weekend Breakin
Decatur police report a breakin at United Plywood Corp. 702 Sycamore St. over the weekend. About 200 to 250 dollars was taken from the petty cash box and a piece of metal vanished. Investigators are continuing to probe the incident. Knights of Columbus members honored at the annual dinner included Thomas Campbell, Ken Eloer, Gene Basham, and other recipients. Certificates were awarded to Thomas H. Chaffee Jr. Robert E. Gleason Edward W. Hanley Bernard Hoppenjans Jr. Edward Overcamp Alexander Quintavalle Leo M. Spain Ron S. Walker. Herman Schnur and Roy Todd received 25 year certificates. Roy Todd also earned a life membership plaque.
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United Plywood Corp
Sycamore St
Decatur
Knights of Columbus
Thomas Campbell
Ken Eloer
Gene Basham
Thomas H. Chaffee Jr
Robert E. Gleason
Edward W. Hanley
Bernard Hoppenjans Jr
Edward Overcamp
Alexander Quintavalle
Leo M. Spain
Ron S. Walker
Herman Schnur
Roy Todd
Decatur events include Legion officer installation and club luncheon
American Legion Post 15 will install officers at 7 30 p m today at 925 Bank St. Mrs Elizabeth Newbold a Birmingham Bible teacher addresses the Decatur Christian Women's Club luncheon Tuesday at 1145 a m at the Holiday Inn Downtown Adrine Younger a Mississippi soloist will sing A special feature on Creative Arts by Jackie Burt Huntsville rounds out the program
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American Legion Post
Bank St
Elizabeth Newbold
Birmingham
Decatur Christian Women’s Club
Holiday Inn
Adrine Younger
Mississippi
Jackie Burt
Huntsville
Hartselle Considers Twice Weekly Garbage Pickup Fee
Hartselle council and Mayor John D. Long weigh a $2 per month charge to fund twice weekly garbage collection. The vote structure is 3-3 with at least one member wavering. Mayor Long backs two pickups stating curbside disposal could keep costs low. Councilman Jerry Putman argues for less trips until a landfill and equipment are funded.
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Hartselle
John D. Long
Charles Murphree
Jerry Putman
WHRT
Consumer Credit Bill Faces Lawmakers In Alabama Session
The Alabama Senate will revive a uniform consumer credit code Tuesday after prior postponements. The measure aims to regulate all aspects of consumer financing, with a companion bill to curb loan flipping passing the Senate and awaiting House action. Governor Brewer notes Medicaid financing would cost about 35 million dollars over two years. The House Ways and Means Committee trimmed Medicaid funding by three million and reduced a proposed liquor tax from ten to five percent.
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Montgomery
Ala
Senate
Capitol
Alton Turner
Crenshaw County
House
Albert Brewer
Ways and Means
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NeNeill
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Yin
Bama
Athens
Kenneth Wright
Cullman
Roy Brown
Ray Swanner
Oscar Smith
Cullman County
R. P. Sorrell
William Ralph Anderson
Janet Anderson
Hillsboro
Local Union
Lee Sentell
DAILY
Ups
Putman
Consumer Credit Bill
Leo’s Lovleist
Florence State University
Joly
Florence
Dean of Women
Walter J. Jely
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