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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1963
Page
2
THURSDAY sunset today sunrise tomorrow moonset tonight first quarter tomorrow June 27 at 7 05 p.m. 4 37 a.m. 11 43 p.m. 2 24 p.m. prominent Antares due south Mars low in west Saturn in southeast Jupiter rises Mars visible Venus rises 3 50 a.m 9 42 p.m 12 23 a.m.
City recorder lists charges including speeding four disorderly conduct seven and more with DUI two leaving scene one and resisting arrest two. Phi Gamma Delta hosts Dutch lunch at Dales Restaurant and Decatur Royal Arch Masons hold Ladies Night dinner meeting. Metropolitan Life staff attend Biloxi conference. Bob Jones University banquet planned in Birmingham July 1. American Legion Auxiliary picnic at Ruby Jones home. Reports of theft from Ard High School include typewriters adding machine calculator and electric fan.
Decatur area readings show Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge 21.01 feet down 0.11 in 24 hours, sea level 555.31 feet. TVA lake levels Chickamauga 682.6 Pickwick 413.6 Guntersville 594.8 Whitesburg 556.0 Wilson 506.9. High today 85, low 67. Expect mostly cloudy warm with scattered showers today. tonight partly cloudy and mild. Thursday partly cloudy with widely scattered thundershowers. Winds easterly 3 to 15 mph. Today high 83, tonight low 68, Thursday high 85.
Alabama forecast shows near normal temperatures through Monday with highs around 89 to 91 and lows 65 to 71. Precipitation totals expected between half an inch and one inch with periods of rainfall throughout the period.
The Associated Press reports heavy rains drenched northeastern Nebraska with 14 inches in 48 hours, part of a thunderstorm belt from Kansas to Wisconsin. The warm air from the Gulf spurred 90s temperatures and a flood threat as Lincoln Beaver creeks and the Big Blue River rose again. Three deaths and 295 homes damaged mark the toll amid ongoing receding floodwaters.
Edward J. Denton of Priceville High School attends the National Science Foundation Institute for secondary school teachers in Birmingham this summer. Birmingham Southern College hosts the program and receives NSF grant. Dr Hoyt M. Kaylor directs the institute bringing 66 teachers to the campus through August 16.
Cullman County Sheriff's force made arrests Tuesday for grand larceny, intoxication, and violation of the prohibition law, totaling several bookings.
Athens police detained four individuals Tuesday for highway intoxication public drunkenness issuing worthless checks and for insanity and related behavior after routine patrols in the city.
Limestone County Schools will begin a split term on July 29 as announced by Superintendent George H. Roberts. The session will run six to eight weeks before a dismissal for harvest vacation.
The remainder of the nation enjoyed fair skies and seasonably warm temperatures as high pressure settled over large swaths of the country. Forecasters expect mild evenings and continued pleasant conditions through the weekend with no major storms on the horizon.
Mexican rope spinning originated as a decorative craft and its adoption by United States cowboys occurred only in the late 19th century, highlighting cross cultural influences in frontier skills.
Cotton and cottonseed prices mixed with gains in milk and grain futures. Cattle feeder steers, yearlings and cows varied by weight with steady to firm hides. hogs active with most weight classes steady to higher. Soybeans and corn show routine shifts as markets digest supply signals.
Wall Street prices fell sharply this afternoon as a gust of selling pulled the market below a key support level. General Motors Ford Chrysler led declines with about a point losses though narrowing later, while Du Pont, Xerox and IBM dropped several points. Volume reached about 4.5 million shares with losses broad across steels, chemicals, airlines, aerospace, rails, drugs and electronics.
Nashville cattle market shows fair activity with steady tone. Slaughter yearlings and heifers bring 18.00 to 21.50 per cwt, utility cows 13.25 to 15.00, canner and cutter 11.50 to 14.00, bulls 17.50 to 14.50, and medium good 600 to 600 lb cattle noted.
Melvin and Arthur Foerster announce the official opening of McDonald's Restaurant at 1206 6th Ave SE. A grand opening is set for July 11. The chain runs 486 restaurants in 42 states offering a 10 item menu centered on a 15 cent hamburger with limited items and self service.
In Europe Kennedy defends US pledge to protect allied nations, cites NATO unity and potential Soviet manipulation. He criticizes De Gaulle for seeking an independent European nuclear force and for undermining alliance trust while urging stronger European economic unity to counter divisions.
Feeder steers bring 21.00 to 23.00. Calves and vealers active with good and choice 23.50 to 25.50. Hogs 600 head active and firm to 25 higher, 190 to 235 lb most at 17.50 to 18.00, sows 12.50 to 14.00. Sheep 400 head active steady to strong, spring lambs 21.00, mainly 85 to 100 lb, some prime.
Hog receipts totaling about 3000 head appeared in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and across Alabama and Florida markets. Prices moved up with U S 1 2 barrows and gilts 17.25 to 17.75 for 190 to 230 pound ranges and 16.00 to 16.75 for 160 to 190 pound ranges. Sows traded 12.00 to 14.25.
In Birmingham AP reports a firm undertone with limited live supplies and growing ready to cook demand for next week. Estimated slaughter today at 813,812 head versus 819,500 last Wednesday. Farm quotations for broilers and fryers 13-14 cents with some sales under contract up to 5 cents over quota. Delivered plant prices ranged 1.35 to 1.14 dollars.
Atlanta AP notes Georgia live poultry supplies were tight but adequate. Broilers and fryers ranged 13 to 1342 at farm quotations while hens were generally adequate for fair demand with heavy types at farms 13 and plants 14. light type sales too few to report.
AP reports egg prices sharply higher in late Birmingham dealings following New York advances. Demand remains slow while supply stays ample. Retail prices to 9:30 a.m. include Grade A white large 41 to 41 cents, mediums 20 to 34, small 25 to 28 cents per dozen with store door delivery and direct sales by nearby producers.
C L Jackson 53 of Falkville died Tuesday at 7 45 a m at his residence funeral services Thursday 2 p m from Mount View Baptist Church with Rev Bobby Coney and Rev Herman Lowery officiating burial in Fairview Baptist Cemetery with Peck Funeral Home in charge Survivors include widow Lillie Jackson one daughter Olof Halton Knoxville Tenn four sisters J L Craworld Houston E L Morgan Vine mora T H King Birmingham H F Sandlin Cullman three brothers A D Jackson Birmingham E D Jackson Foley B R Jackson Cullman Mr Jackson was a Mount View Baptist Church deacon Pallbearers Rudolph Morgan Joe Bishop Cecil Vice Hilbert Weaver Howard Patton Ruby Gandy body returned to residence until time to be taken to church for services
Hubert Lucius Madry aged 56 died Tuesday at his residence in Athens. Funeral services are set for today at 4 p.m. from McConnell's Chapel with burial at Athens Rose Lawn Cemetery. Officiating are the Rev. A. J. Rollings and the Rev. James Curtis. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife Gladys. one daughter Anita Madry. his parents Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Madry. and one sister Mrs. Mary Shields.
Wade Hampton Graul 83 of Athens died Tuesday at 11 30 a m in Tennessee Valley Rest Home Burial will be in Nebo Cemetery with McConnell Funeral Home in charge Rev G C Presley to officiate Survivors include son William E Graul Falkville three daughters Mrs Don Richards Gadsden Ind Mrs R A Johnson Athens 2 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren Active pallbearers will be Glenn Johnson Bobby Chittman Joe Evans Robert Graul Ray Gill Carl Gill
Mrs Mamie L Buckner 40 of Somerville 3 died Tuesday at 2 45 am in a Decatur hospital Funeral services set for today at 2 30 pm at Hartselle First Christian Church Rev Connor Lundy officiating Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery Peck Funeral Home aiding arrangement
Walter Evans 81 died at Lincoln County Hospital Fayetteville Tennessee Saturday afternoon. Former Decatur resident funeral services Monday at Beasly and Davis Funeral Home Petersburg Tennessee burial Lynnwood Cemetery Lynnville Tennessee. Survived by brothers Sam F. Evans Decatur J Allen Evans Jackson Tennessee four sisters Mrs A M Smith Decatur Mrs James E Owen Clinton Maryland Mrs Anna Ruth Young Tenley and a Mrs Bledsoe and several nieces and nephews.
In a suburban Birmingham home two nurses were shot. The ex-husband, Thomas F. Looney, 34, was captured after a bullet-riddled chase near Irondale. Both victims worked at Shelby Memorial Hospital in Alabaster. Deputies cornered Looney in bushes and took him into custody without resistance.
The AP reports May prices held steady for the second month in a row. The Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms the consumer price index at 106.2, with 1957-59 =100, meaning it costs about 62 cents more to buy the same items than in 1957-59.
A hospital list from Cullman area records patient names by town including Cullman Vinemont Hanceville Attalla Crane Hill and Garden City with a series of admissions and dismissals. Names include Mrs Ruby Overton Mrs Toni Byars Terry Grant Clark Laura Cook Peggy Giles Felix Foust Edsel Vincent and others along with several dismissals such as Eva Swafford Marilyn Tidwell Joanna Sloan Ruth Whittaker and Iva Jackson.
A readable fragment lists individuals with places and addresses including Clyde Miller Hartselle Arab Madison Decatur Moulton Somerville along with Mrs O W Eady Mrs Mary Thompson Miss Ada Mae Kittrell and others. The snippet also shows street numbers such as 2241 Kooken Ave SW 1614 Cedar St SW 055 Jackson St SE 308 Canal St and 427 Church.
A compiled list presents dozens of residents including Mrs Thelma M Tribble of 811 Prospect Dr SE Mrs Billy C Little of Moulton Edward A Poteet of Somerville Mrs Guy Baker of 2025 Birch St SE Mrs Fred F Linley of 1712 Cagle Ave SW Little Miss Margaret Lee Jackson of 2002 Brookmead Rd SE Little Miss Lauren Jay Jack Mrs George D Bynum of 2305 13th St SE Charles Edward Hardy of Falkville Montie Hugh Bowling of Somer Mrs Gerome Bumpus of 1402 Somerville Rd Master John Paul Bussey of Hartsville Jerry Lamar Countryman of 1809 Crestview Dr SE Mrs Sim N Welch of 1802 North William A Waugh of 1909 Enolam Blvd SE Percy Kimbrell of Town Creek George Douglas Willett of Orlando Florida.
Liquor and Senate Judiciary Committees discussed a bill enabling women to serve on juries in Alabama. A separate measure raising the sales tax to fund highway patrol forces passed the Senate after House approval and was sent to the governor. The driver license fee would rise $1 yearly to bolster patrols amid racial tension.
Two drivers were slightly injured in a Tuesday morning two vehicle collision four miles north of Cullman on Alabama 278. Denvir Holland and Pearl Hood, both 28, faced minor damage, with damages estimated at 200 and 500 dollars respectively. The trooper cited Hood drifting to the wrong side of the road.
Mr and Mrs John Fagen at 1215 15th Ave SE welcomed a son Tuesday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs John Pugh of Decatur welcomed a son Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs George D Bynum at 2305 13th St SE welcomed a daughter Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Fred F Lively at 1712 Cagle Ave SW welcomed a daughter today at Decatur General Hospital.
Owner lists a 3 bedroom house with den and two baths on 142 E. Redwood boards and a fireplace. Contact number 353-7996 for details and showing information.
Wanted notice seeks a single man aged 21 to 25 with a high school diploma and a willingness to work hard for promotion and financial rewards. Requires learning desire and relocation. call 355-1485 for appointment.
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