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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1967
Page
3
The Decatur Daily starts a six part series honoring those who served in war. Five articles focus on local men who fought and returned, while the final piece honors Morgan Lawrence Limestone and Cullman counties' young men who paid the supreme sacrifice.
The Decatur Civitan Club announces a Spirit of America contest for patriotic decoration of bicycles autos and other vehicles during July 4 festivities. Two divisions adult and youth with judging times set at Decatur High School parking lot and in front of Decatur.
Mrs Joe Edwards and her infant daughter were reported at Ardmore ton Street hospital in Somerville details indicate a family health event at the local facility.
A damaged notice lists admissions at Decatur General including Curtis Dwight Long and an infant, Ray Nobles at 1208 Dodd Dr SW, Jarvis Fitzgerald on Vine St, Mrs Elton Howard Reeves on 14th Ave SW, Robert Arthur White and David Madison White on College and 11th St SE, L B Terry on Moulton, Elmer Otis Ange on Jackson St, Paul Franklin Lynn on Cull, Mrs J C McCline on 6th Ave SE, Mrs Viola Smith on La Bwell St SW, and others including an infant daughter of L Vvis on 5th Ave SE.
After five weeks of gasoline price cuts dipping to 28.9 cents per gallon Athens motorists returned to higher prices this weekend with stations raising about four cents. In Huntsville a separate gas war continues with operators cutting about four cents and some regular at 25.9 cents.
The county parole offices may occupy a basement space in the county building. If approved the parole office would move to the basement facility. The pensions and security staff would expand into vacated premises. The security department plans to add three staff this summer.
Judges and contest prizes to be announced later by Citivans. Street urges proper flag respect for entrants using the American flag in decorations. Open to residents of Morgan Lawrence Limestone and Cullman counties.
Gary Peek of Limestone County earned the FFA degree the highest honor in the organization. The 19 year old, active in school and community affairs, will receive the award in Kansas City in October. He operates an 88 acre farm with his father and lives with his parents in Athens.
Marriage licenses listed for Jefferson Wiley Maples and Barbara Glenn Johnson. John Henry Hughes Jr. and Ollie Louise Hughes. Billie Gene Clemons and Rachel Ellen Wolfe. Willie Junior Ward and Carnella Dillard. Billy Earl Humphrey and Shirley Fay McAnnally. Marvin Elton Shaddix and Wendy Rebecca Smith. Everett Lee Hill and Betty Sue Hill. Jan Carol Stringer. Janice Lynne Trafton. Circuit Court suits include Jacobs vs Guaranty Pest Control and Holloway vs Smallwood and Guyse with various amounts. Morgan County Sheriff charges note public drunkenness and worthless check.
The docket lists eight cases for disregarding a traffic signal, four for disorderly conduct, three for speeding, and single cases for no driver's license disregarding a stop sign improper parking and petit larceny. Births include several newborns at Cullman Hospital Decatur General and other area facilities.
NASA deputy administrator Dr. Robert C. Seamans Jr. visits Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville today. He plans further stops at a Mississippi test facility and Houston, with discussions on Apollo Applications progress and Saturn launch vehicle work with Wernher von Braun and staff.
A Norwegian museum showcases a ski fragment claimed to be at least 2000 years old, illustrating that skiing predates its modern popularity and has ancient roots in the region.
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