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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1964
Page
2
River Sunday provides a view of Saturn visible in the southeast tonight. Jupiter and Mars rise later, at 1:54 a.m. and 3:04 a.m. respectively, with the Pleiades cluster visible midway between them.
Partly to mostly cloudy with widely scattered thundershowers mainly in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures near a high around 90 degrees and a low near 70 expected.
The list records admissions for Ray Richard Baker Court land William D Blaxton Hillsboro John H Harrison 218 4th Ave NW and dismissals for Alton Neild Edward J Schreck Mrs George M Kennedy and infant son Cullman Walter Kurz 2013 Magnolia St SE Mrs Ethridge Robbins 201 Church St Little Sheryl D Nelson 1408 20th St.
A sequence of names and addresses appears: Mrs W W Bryant Jr at Horns Trailer Park Miss Eva Goodpastor at 1908 10th St SE Master Jeffrey Wilhite in Decatur2 Mrs A B Sparkman and infant daughter in Hartselle4 Horace Nash at 1521 Phillips St SW Mrs Henry Henderson and infant son in Somerville1 Mrs John Sandlin Highway.
Mrs Wood and others report a bear seen near J Barney Griffin store with some saying it is large while others call it small. Warden Tanner notes a bear could originate from a forest or Tennessee Smoky Mountains and authorities may attempt an early morning capture if confirmed. Victims of alcoholism often experience blackouts.
The Fire Department answered two calls on Friday. At 3 30 p m a false alarm at 1211 Broadus Ave SE and at 4 14 p m a trash fire at Gobble Fire Lumber Co with no loss.
A man described as a Negro, wearing dirty convict clothes and a golfer style hat, was sighted on Sandlin Road by a boy. About 40 people searched along Sandlin Road and near L and N Railroad tracks, but no sign of Mathis appeared. Governor George Wallace offered a $1000 reward for information. Mathis, 24, had escaped from Enterprise road camp while serving a manslaughter sentence.
Washington reports the Soviet Union is turning over control of 24 modern surface to air missile systems in Cuba to Cuban forces. U S officials say the missiles could shoot down high flying reconnaissance planes but warn Moscow has cautioned Castro against firing. Indications point to Soviet officers still controlling the central command at the sites.
Mrs. John M Chenault of Decatur was elected a director of the Woman s Auxiliary to the American Medical Association at the 41st annual convention in San Francisco California She previously served as auxiliary first vice president and led Alabama and Southern Medical Association auxiliaries Her civic work includes Tennessee Valley Girl Scout Council presidency and leadership roles in multiple Alabama groups The former Belle Montgomery married Dr Chenault in 1941 and the couple has four children.
A charred station wagon found in a swamp near here deepens the missing youths case as federal and state investigators press the hunt. Michael Schwerner, Andy Goodman, and James Chaney, last seen Sunday, remain the focus of a broad mobilization including the FBI and White House officials.
The United States Britain and France issued a six point declaration opposing the Moscow East German treaty of friendship and aid signed June 12. They insist a settlement should be sought soon including progressive solutions for German reunification and security in Europe.
In prepared remarks at Cobo Hall Johnson attacks GOP maneuvering over Goldwater and urges a united drive toward prosperity. He predicts no one will stop the forward march since 1964 and calls for a nation where every man can attain a decent life. He plans to campaign in Minneapolis and attend Swedish Day before returning to Washington.
Two accidents with no injuries were reported Friday in the four county area by State Troopers. A 1962 Chevrolet driven by Robert H. Scott ran off the road 12 miles west of Athens on the Snake Road. damage listed at 400 dollars. A collision at 10 a.m. on Alabama 36 east of Waldermose Springs involved Evelyn Nash and Bobby Harris. total damage 225 dollars.
Washington AP reports the Kansas Department of Health Education and Welfare awarded a $37.31 grant to the Visiting Nursing Association of Birmingham for a study on homemaker activities in health care programs for chronically ill and aged patients.
Major Jourdan testifies the Florida governor holds primary power to prevent violence and disorder as the state acts as guardian. Bryant reaches St Augustine after a violent night as demonstrators press before Judge Simpson. The governor considers expanding the curfew from sundown to sunup beyond the current 30 p.m. start.
An ambush last week killed Sgt. Harry A. Walling and about 50 government troops. In the action a U.S. helicopter was hit near a cemetery and damaged armored carriers pressed the line before withdrawing as ammo ran low. A fighter pilot dropped a 500 pound bomb on guerrilla positions.
The Grand Lake area in Colorado is noted as housing the highest registered yacht club in the world. The designation highlights the town’s unique maritime affiliation despite its landlocked setting.
Sens. Lister Hill and John Sparkman and Rep. George Huddleson said Thursday.
Earl Wilson reports on Jackie Gleason and Bobby Morse joking about Gleason’s golf, Merrick feuds, and golf cart antics. The piece also surveys Hollywood chatter including Cheston, Hunt, Guinness, An Drews, and other stars, plus festival tales and industry tidbits from 1964.
Mrs Gertrude Jenkins Williams 84 of Elkton Kentucky died Friday at 8 20 am at Tennessee Valley Rest Home Graveside services are today at 2 pm from Elkton Cemetery with Gunthorp directing Burial in Elkton Cemetery Survivors include seven daughters Anna Shanklin Grace Holpa Bertha Wellar Martha Asherbraner Zelma Bishop Thelma Sawders Lorell Jenkins and Mack Jenkins with one son Funeral home will hold the body until 8 am today and then transport to Elkton for burial
John Earl Young 62 of Moulton died Friday at 11 30 am in Lawrence County Hospital. Services set for Sunday at 2 30 pm at Moulton Baptist Church. Survivors include widow Delia H Young, three sisters, two brothers, four nieces four nephews and other relatives. Active pallbearers listed. He belonged to Enon Baptist Church and the Moulton Rescue squad.
Clinton C. Cook, 82, of 802 4th Ave SE, died at 11 55 p.m. at Black Chandler Hospital Hartselle. Services Sunday at 2 30 p.m. from Gunthorp Funeral Chapel with Winford Clark presiding. Burial in City Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Prichard Alabama authorities report 18 year old John S. Green was shot by a camper while he and a friend tried to scare three campers. Green is listed in Mobile hospital with a shattered arm and chest injuries.
Gary Wilson of Lorain Ohio wins Tell Me Why Britannica Junior Encyclopedia contest prompts from The Decatur Daily. The article explains bats nature including vampire bats harmfulness usefulness diet reproduction and echolocation with fossil age notes and global distribution.
I have a feeling we're being watched. A punny riff about TV sets and a duck joke follows with a quip.
A playful reader riddle claims a tiny fish Schindleria praematurus weighs 1 14 000th of an ounce when full grown. It notes yesterday’s True or False answers and credits winner Sue Scheimann of New Haven Indiana for a past entry.
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