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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1971
Page
2
In Cullman, Grady Wright recalls the fading craft of blacksmithing. He grew up in Logan born 1902 and remembers horseshoeing for ten cents. Wright, possibly Cullman’s last smith, now runs a furniture repair shop near Enon Church with his wife.
Circuit Judge Newton B Powell refused to dismiss a six year old burglary indictment against Wisconsin parolee James Sheffield who argued the speedy trial right was violated. He overruled a defense motion and set a July trial date while similar motions were heard for Kenneth Pickel in a related case.
Inside By Charlotte Miller Wright profiles a man who forged a career as a blacksmith across several towns from Logan to Battleground and West Point. He recalls early work with his father, opening shops, and the dangers of hooved work including being kicked, with three sons who grew up near the shop.
Barbara Wilbanks, eight months old, escaped serious injury when a bullet grazed her leg in Hartselle as a neighbor shooting rabbits in his garden fired a stray shot. Morgan County Sheriff John C. McBride said no report or charges were filed. the shooter was not identified. The child is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Billy Wilbanks of Ironman Road west of Hartselle.
The Decatur Daily reports state meat inspection applies to all meat sold but grading is optional and funded by plants. A public answer from Dr. J B Taylor says inspection ensures wholesomeness and proper labeling, while grading is voluntary. Kennedy 1960 campaign buttons fetch about $1 each.
The Morgan County Fair runs September 13 to 18 with an old style country fair theme. Sponsors include Decatur Jaycees and fairboard chairman Sonny Wright. Guests include George Wallace Jr Ernest Tubb Flint River Boys The Blackwood Singers and a special attraction. Beauty pageants Miss Lawrence Miss Limestone and Miss Morgan County run Sept 14 15 16, with a Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition final on Sept 18. Admission is 1 for adults 25 cents for 6 12 free under 6 Kids Day is Sept 18 with free entry for under 12 and half price for older teens.
John B. Ridinger a 34 year old Athens contractor died Tuesday when a demonstrator tractor from Spencer Implement Co. rolled over on a dirt road after turning from U S 72 onto Clanton Road Limestone County Coroner Dillard Feigley identified him and State Trooper F D Galin said the vehicle went out of control beyond the Hickory House Restaurant.
Decatur entrant Carol Medders performed Sounds of Silence with sign language and piano accompaniment by Owen Lay in Tuesday's talent rounds. She previously won Miss Point Mallard 1971. 28 contestants advanced to afternoon eliminations and interviews with judges ahead of the finals at Birmingham Southern College Saturday night.
Auburn University reports 6318 students enrolled for the summer quarter, down 221 from the previous summer. Dr. Wilbur A. Tincher cites reduced federal funds for the work study program as the main reason, noting plans to enroll about 200 students under that program were cut.
Alabama Senate panel hears that seafood value dropped from about 15 million in 1940s to under 1 million today due to water pollution. The bill would abolish the Water Improvement Commission and create a seven member Water Pollution Control Board with conflicts prohibited.
Emergency phones for possible poisoning at Decatur General Hospital and family physicians. For other emergencies dial zero and inform the operator of the nature of the emergency.
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