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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1965
Page
2
Sunset at 7 85 p.m. and sunrise at 4 3 a.m. Moon at perigee today sets tonight. First Quarter on July 5. Venus and Mercury visible south of the Moon with Venus brighter.
Decatur and vicinity report TVA river and lake stages including Guntersville Wilson Pickwick Wheeler readings. High yesterday reached 82 at 3 pm and 70 this morning. 9 am temperature 74 with a forecast for today.
Garth, longtime Courtland resident and noted booster of church work, dies at 2:35 AM after illness. She taught Sunday school for about 40 years and was connected to the Presbyterian Church and local community. Survived by sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Funeral set for Tuesday at the Courtland Presbyterian Church with burial in Athens City Cemetery.
Local hospital directory lists Mrs. Monroe Garrison of Houston and J A Jones of Hartselle along with Fred C. Crow at 1504 Phillip St SW. This appears as a partial roster entry missing context such as dates or roles.
Decatur solicitor Doss praised a sheriff Dick Fleming led crackdown on alleged illegal pill sales. Sheriff Fleming said an all-out effort by deputies would continue, noting the pills' effects on those who take them. Investigator Hobby and Solicitor Doss commented on the issue.
Three inmates started a rebellion among 950 prisoners in a hospital wing as others banged on bars. Warden James Maroney said the incident, sparked around supper time, saw two guards injured and exchanged fire with inmates who hid in a washroom and a 15 bed ward while police and guards surrounded the building.
Fragmentary report shows Premier Chou Enlai traveling to Cairo amid disrupted sessions and rival factions accusing each other of obstruction and sabotage as the conference stalls progress.
A Soviet aid wheat shipment of 8 845 tons reached Egypt aboard Soviet vessels as talks continued after a Sunday session and ahead of Tuesday discussions. No state cut was issued.
The House acts on a cent subsidy measure and other items while the Senate considers coinage changes and defense financing. Emergency appropriation resolutions move forward as the fiscal year looms. Senate committees push health aid for the elderly and voting rights legislation nears House debate.
Stocks closed at session lows after a morning of mixed trading. Major declines hit U S Smelting and Polaroid with losses over 4 and 3 points as United Northwest National Boeing and others slipped. Dow off about 8.5 points by mid afternoon with 6.8 million shares traded.
Mrs. S M Morrow 76 of Hartselle died Saturday at 4 45 p m in Lake County Memorial Hospital Painesville Ohio Services Tuesday at 2 p m Antioch Methodist Church Rev E G Gilbert Jr officiating Burial will be in the church cemetery Peck Funeral Home Hartselle Survivors include two sons Edward Morrow Hollis Morrow of Painesville five daughters Frances Rice Virgie Stinson Painesville Ohio Purnia Nix on Hartselle Wilma Elswick Decatur Vera Evans Moulton two brothers W J Riley Decatur Elymas Riley Decatur two sisters Mrs Nellie Grantland Decatur Sarah Hurst Birmingham pote gr 19 acbeies Staimeaters listed plus other family members The body was returned to the residence and will remain there until time for services.
NASD inter-dealer quotations show Life and bank names such as National Life, First Natl Bank of Decatur, Alabama, Life of Alabama with 1% par, and Southern United Life Ins with 1% to 11% ranges. Prices are representative inter-dealer, not retail, and adjust upward for approximate markup. Inter-dealer markets vary during the day.
Buren Oneal Carter 67 of Houston Courts died Saturday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Services were held at 2 p.m. today at Northside Church of Christ in Athens with Burl Grubb officiating. Burial followed at Roselawn Home. Survivors include widow Annie Lou Carter of Athens, three daughters Ruby Christopher Lakeland Florida Emma Jean Hudson Birmingham and Dean Dollar of Athens. two sons Howard and Heywood Carter of Athens. brother W. J. Carter of Florence. sisters Bessie Hicks Decatur and Emma Griggs Athens. and 17 grandchildren.
Lucian Minor Barnes 89 of Moulton died Sunday at 3 30 p m at a relative residence in Lawrence County Services will be Tuesday at 10 a m at Liberty Methodist Church Rev Paul G Douglas officiating Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery Elliott Funeral Home directing Survivors include a son Charlie B Barnes a granddaughter Mrs Guy Sparks three grandsons Jim Barnes Carl Barnes and Jon Lee Barnes all in service and five great grandchildren Pallbearers are Buford Shelton Ford Hill Clyde Hill Russell Thrasher Louis Jackson and Willard Wallace Mr Barnes a retired farmer was a lifelong resident of Lawrence County except for several years in Texas as a young man.
Martin Leroy Dean of Vinemont, 69, died Saturday at 1 45 p m in Birmingham Veterans Hospital. Services were held at Ebeneezer Church in Cullman County with burial in the adjoining cemetery. He is survived by his widow Mrs Aubrey Dean six daughters fifteen grandchildren three great grandchildren and five brothers and five sisters.
Maroney organized the tear gas attack from his home near the Ohio River. Three prisoners came out, surrendered after the confrontation, ending the standoff two miles south of Pittsburgh’s downtown.
Lena Bonner, 67, of Vinemont, died Saturday at Cullman County Hospital. Funeral at Hamley Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Survived by husband S. E. Bonner. daughter Mrs. Odell Frazier.
Cotton and oellenseed quotes mix with milk prices and grain costs. Cattle markets show steady to weak trends with steer and heifer price ranges across weight classes and feeders easing. Vealers are listed as study with overall market softness in parts.
U S cattle and hogs mixed as Nashville AP market notes show calves 1400 head with varying grades. Slaughter steers steady while cows and feeders weaken. heifers and light steers in 18 to 24 dollar ranges depending on weight. Sows and lambs weak to lower with light lot spring lambs around 23 to 25 dollars.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Elizabeth Green, 78, who died Saturday at her home on West Market Street, were held today at Cairo Methodist Church. Rev. Edward Black and Rev. Tom Smith presided with interment in Sandlin Dome at Spry Funeral Home.
Morgan County sheriff deputies made thirty seven arrests over the weekend including fourteen for highway intoxication and eight for prohibition violations. City docket lists speeding, disorderly conduct, intoxication on a public street, and several traffic violations. Fire department reported no fire calls. four bicycles retrieved, one missing golf bag reported. seasons permits issued for homes and services. multiple weekend vehicle wrecks investigated with injuries noted and drivers named.
Mr. l and Mrs. David Hale Iman boast a daughter born at Cullman Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wayne Esner of Hanceville report a daughter at Cullman Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy E. Young of 2323 Cleveland Ave SW welcome a son Sunday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby R. Smith of 423 Church St SE announce a son Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Roland K. Montgomery of Moulton welcome a son Saturday.
Political officers discussed fundraising unity amid party splits while a spate of local incidents drew police attention. Car crashes near Cullman and Decatur, a home entry attempt on Phillips Avenue, boat thefts at Oak Street, and a Guire's Variety burglary were reported as investigations continued.
Frank Fuqua, 57, of Decatur was charged with assault with intent to murder after a Sunday stabbing that left Melvin Taylor, 35, also of Decatur, in fair condition. Bond set at $3000. The incident occurred about 6 30 p m at 704 Vine Street. Taylor said he was stabbed with a butcher knife. Fuqua had two pocket knives and a butcher knife when arrested.
The text reports a Friday UN appeal by Johnson’s call for delegates to address the war in Viet Nam. A Soviet ambassador accused the United States of unleashing aggression, while Adlai E. Stevenson countered urging peace and UN purpose. U Thant warned the cold war could widen, and a Sunday convocation showcased interfaith unity backing the United Nations.
A collage of classified items lists for sale items including a 1956 Buick Special two door hardtop and a 1961 Massey Ferguson tractor with loader and backhoe. Also notices for equity sales a 1965 Buddy trailer and a 28 foot drift boat with motor. Rentals include a 10 by 50 foot trailer and a private bedroom share. Employment requests include a grill counter worker and a locker room attendant.
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