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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1963
Page
2
Sunset today 7 05 p m Sunrise tomorrow 4 37 a m Moonset tomorrow 12 12 a m The Moon will be Full July 6 and at that time a partial eclipse will occur visible over large areas of all continents except North America
The Tennessee river reading this morning at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 21.07 feet, up 0.06 in 24 hours, with sea level at 555.37 feet. TVA lake levels were Chickamauga 681.8, Pickwick 413.5, Guntersville 594.5, Whitesburg 556.2, Wilson 501.7. High today reached 83 at 5 p.m. and 70 overnight. Forecast calls for mostly cloudy mild weather with showers and scattered thundershowers. Winds easterly 3 to 10 mph. High today 82, tonight 68, Friday 83.
The Associated Press report notes scattered severe thunderstorms in the Midwest and South on Thursday. Eastern Nebraska faced flood-recovery as heavy rains continued in Georgia threatening a $90 million tobacco crop. Athens logged 7.4 inches and Atlanta recorded 6.5 inches over a 11 day span. Sioux City saw wind gusts to 67 mph while Iowa South Dakota and southwestern Minnesota also reported storms. Most of the nation enjoyed clear skies and warm mid 90s temperatures.
Harold C Cantrell reported his 1960 Chevrolet rolled into the Decatur Boat Harbor at 315 am while he fished. Local diver Thomas D Grubbs retrieved the submerged car with help from a Hicks Chevrolet wrecker. Police gave no detail on whether Cantrell recovered fish or other items.
Sheriff's deputies recaptured escapee Leroy Goodwin, 27, in Decatur, while Leo C. Morgan, 42, of Hartselle, remained at large after fleeing Morgan County Jail during breakfast. Morgan’s potential release was halted, and he is described as 5'8" and 150 pounds. Additional sheriff's actions include James C. Johnson, 42, Trinity, freed on bond after charges of issuing bad checks and two others detained for highway intoxication.
City officials in Moulton plan a banquet tonight at Lawrence County High School lunchroom to honor volunteer firemen for their hard work and low pay. Councilman Wallace Snead will MC. State Fire Marshall deputy will attend. speakers include Harry Harlass of L P Harlass Co.. invited are firemen, their wives, Water Board members and spouses.
Tass accuses Kennedy of provoking revenge by visiting West Berlin and contradicting a pledge to end war. The agency questions Adenauer’s legitimacy as host and asserts West Berlin’s enclave status under Soviet control with Britain France and the United States.
In Cullman on Wednesday the Cullman Police Department reported a single arrest for prohibition law violation. The unnamed suspect was taken into custody as the only arrest recorded that day in the city.
The Athens Fire Department responded to a Wednesday car fire at the intersection of 3rd Ave and Madison St. The blaze was caused by a flooded carburetor and slight damage was sustained to the vehicle owned by Billy Sims.
Limestone County sheriff's deputies arrested two individuals on Wednesday for highway intoxication and driving with no license. The incident highlights ongoing enforcement actions by local law enforcement in the Athens area.
The Annual PTA Barbecue at Union Hill High School is set for July 4 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Large barbecue plates with drink cost 1.25 and small plates 0.75, plus cold drinks and hot dogs. Kids can enjoy pony rides, a merry-go-round, and fish ponds, with movies and two ball games at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The event also marks the school lunch room grand opening.
Oma Davis 82 of Athens died at 2 45 p m Wednesday at her residence Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p m from Salem Methodist Church with Rev Hart officiating Burial at Evans Cemetery McConnell s Funeral Home in charge Body lies in state at church 1 2 p m Survivors include seven sons Clifford Davis Edgar Davis Lester Davis Glenn Davis Arch Davis Jack Davis Dave Davis Leon Davis two daughters Mrs Douglas Patterson Elkmont and Mrs Quinton Bates Athens 6 27 grandchildren 46 great grandchildren She was a member of Salem Methodist Church Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Funeral services for 82-year-old Miss Anna Rebecca Reid of Rogersville are set for 2 p.m. at Hurricane Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Don Smitherman officiating. Burial will follow at the adjacent Spry Cemetery. She died Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in Collinsville Nursing Home. Survivors include a sister-in-law and two nephews with pallbearers named for the Romine and Trousdale families and others. She belonged to Confluence Methodist Church.
Netta E Byars 83 of Moulton died Wednesday afternoon at Lawrence County Hospital Burial at Red Hill Cemetery with Elliott Brown Funeral Home in charge Survivors include stepmother Mary Aldridge husband Emmett Byars three daughters Mrs John Wiley Danville Mrs Eugene Cowan Decatur Mrs Sullivan Crow Moulton one son Virgil Byars Portland Oregon three sisters Mrs John Burch Hartselle Mrs F Woodard Moulton Mrs Guy Montgomery Moulton and 14 grandchildren The body remains at the funeral home until taken to the church for services
Mrs. Willie McDougle 89 of Trinity died Wednesday night in Lawrence County Hospital. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. from Johnson Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. Albert Polk officiating. Interment in cemetery directed by Elliott Brown Funeral Home. Survivors include a brother L W Millwood of Moulton a sister Ida Flanagan of Moulton three sons W N McDougle J L McDougle Freeman McDougle all of different cities four daughters J W Wood E H Campbell Rachel Morgan and Jesse Sparks and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Continuous details indicate a large extended family across Alabama Michigan and nearby areas.
Southern Airways launches a Youth Fare offering 50 percent off air travel for ages 12 to 21. Eligible travelers must buy a $5 youth ID card from a Southern Airways office, allowing half-price first class to 65 cities and half-price for a companion of the same age bracket on the same itinerary. Card expires December 31 each year and is refundable if never used.
The Wheeler-Brown-Hendrix Chapter 11 of the Disabled American Veterans and DAV Auxiliary hosted a joint dinner and meeting for officers and members and invited guests. Commander Jack A. Metcalf presided as George Rauh Jr. installed the Chapter 11 officers and Auxiliary officers followed by prayers and closing remarks.
A speaker argues three points: leaders are learned and famous outside civil rights, most participants are students or uneducated, and these groups survive by provoking conflicts. He advocates education as the path to equal citizenship, predicting protest tactics would fade with classrooms emphasis. He cautions his view may alienate many followers.
Mr and Mrs William Travis Jenkins of 124 Austinville Road SW welcomed a baby on Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital.
Rural traffic accidents Wednesday in the four county area produced property damage only. At 8:30 p.m. nine miles east of Moulton on Alabama 36 a 1955 Ford driven by James T. Bolan Jr. collided with a 1957 Chevrolet driven by Clift Griffin, totaling $1,350 in damage. On Alabama 69, 17.4 miles south of Cullman, a 1960 Dodge driven by William McCarley collided with a 1954 Buick driven by Reba Clark, causing $150 damage.
A man named Tommy, fleeing authorities, spent about 24 hours trapped in a 20 foot deep sink hole in wooded hills near a Decatur farmhouse. He crawled out exhausted, hungry, and thirsty, saying he did not run but walked away. He was helped home as 50 supporters gathered at the rescue headquarters.
A clipped hospital list names Robert W. Beck Florence James Robert Lewis 1410 Beach St SE Irene Hall Decature Irvin Russell 106 Wilson St NW Leona Rowell Madison Dismissals Janet Carrell 1229 19th Ave SE Shirley Windsor 1314 Plaza St SW Barbara Key 1015 Ferry St NE Berdie Ray Madison.
A listing of individuals including Mrs. Bobbie Jean Laney and Katrina Lyn Young among many Cullman and surrounding area residents. The fragment cites numerous names with modest place ties such as Birmingham Guntersville Vine mont and Hanceville, reflecting a community notices section with no events specified.
A fragmented OCR list presents multiple local residents and family names with street addresses across Decatur Hartselle Montevallo and surrounding areas including Austinville Clara Ave and Market Street. The compiled roster includes adults and children with titles Mrs Mr and Little.
Cotton middling prices noted with adjustments and cottonseed at 3 per ton. Milk prices listed with fractional changes, manufactured milk at 63.20 per hundred. Corn values show No 2 yellow at 1.99 and No 3 yellow ear at 1.11. Cattle and calves supply described as lean with sales of slaughter yearlings 19.00-21.50 and utility cows 13.25-13.00. hog prices active with typical range 17.25-17.75 and sows 12.00-13.00.
Wall Street turned mixed in late trading as the market recovered but lost steam. Volume was about 4.2 million shares, with gains and losses of fractions to two points among key names. Du Pont slipped, GE down, FMC rose after a court ruling, United Airlines fell on debenture news, and IBM and Radio Corp declined.
AP reports cattle supply slim with slaughter yearlings mostly heifers at 19.00 to 21.50, utility cows 13.25 to 15.00, canner and cutter around 11.50. Vealers good and choice 23.50 to 25. Hog prices firm to higher, 235 higher on 185 to 240 lb cattle, sows 12.50 to 13.50. Sheep active and steady, spring lambs around 20.50 for 90 to 100 lb.
Gilchrist House Ways and Means Committee discussed a $40 million school tax increase and delay on a mental health reorganization. Women on juries in Alabama were approved for state court service while liquor advertising and law changes stalled. The panel also eyed deputy prison directors limits and education funding of $186 million for the coming year and $191 million the next.
Receipts reach about 3,100 head at Albany Columbus Moul trie Thomasville Dothan and Jacksonville with steady to 25 cent gains. U S 1 2 190 230 lb barrows and gilts bring 17 50 to 18 00 while 2 3 240 270 lb and 1 2 160 180 5s trade around 16 25 to 17 00. No 1 3 sows move 12 25 to 14 50.
AP reports broilers and fryers nearing depletion for holiday demand with many buyers claiming available live supplies exhausted. Market held an advance to mostly 40 cents despite talk of a 1 cent rise. Estimated slaughter today 806,600 head vs 705,600 last Thursday. Farm quotes 13.5 cents with some contracts up to .5 cent over. delivered plant prices range 14 15 cents.
In Birmingham, prices for eggs edge higher under New York market strength rather than local demand. By 9:30 am retailers see Grade A white large cases at 36 to 44 cents, mediums 30 to 36, small 25 to 29, with minimum one-case sales and direct nearby producer sales included.
The city clerk’s office lists permits for McCulloch Electrical Service for electrical work at 615 E Moulton Street costing 150 dollars. Mrs Edward Hancock obtains a carport at 1106 10th Ave SE for 225 dollars. Mizpah Chapter No 19 OES will hold a public installation of officers for 1963 64 Friday at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple.
New Jersey education commissioner Frederick M. Raubinger ruled Washington School in Plainfield must adopt one of three methods to reduce its 96.2 percent African American enrollment. Plans include redrawing district lines, merging with a neighboring white district, or converting Washington into a citywide sixth grade school. The September start deadline applies.
MOBILE AP The annual state convention of Veterans of Foreign Wars opens with registration and a speech by Gov George Wallace. The three day event ends Saturday with remarks by Sen John Sparkman and Birmingham’s John A Jenkins national junior vice commander in chief of the VFW.
Community classified list featuring real estate offers including a Finley Island house and a 303 Prospect Drive apartment. Also items for sale such as a Mack tractor with trailer, a 1952 Desoto and a 1952 Packard, plus a 1954 Bel Air with drive details. Public notices urge Hartsville farmers to sign up for A.S.&C. purchase orders before July 12. Local business ads invite ironing services and feed store visits. Callers provided with several contact numbers.
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