Athens College to Open Large New Gymnasium Facility
Athens announces completion of a 350000 dollar combined gymnasium and classroom building led by Dr. Virgil B. McCain Jr. The 120 by 120 foot facility seats 3000 with bleachers and includes an Olympic size pool, three volleyball courts, four badminton courts, an exercise room, film screen wall, dressing rooms, a lounge, and a meeting area. Civic and high school programs are planned, making it the largest gymnasium north of Birmingham.
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Athens
Virgil B. McCain Jr
Athens College
Birmingham
King Named To Cullman Council
John M. King supervisor of transportation and plant maintenance for Cullman County Schools was appointed to Cullman city council replacing the late Roy Wood. King has served since 1938 with a WWII gap and led the Cullman County Club, Teachers Association, and Alabama School Transportation Association.
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King
Cullman Council
Cullman
John M. King
Cullman County
Roy Wood
The
Cullman County Club
Cullman County Teachers Association
Alabama School Transportation Association
Swinea Admitted To Athens Hospital In Good Condition
Swinea Nelson Swinea a Belle Mina businessman and Limestone Board of Education member was admitted to Athens Limestone Hospital Monday for treatment of an ulcer. A spokesman said Swinea's condition this morning was good.
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Athens
Nelson Swinea
Belle Mina
Limestone Board of Education
Athens- Limestone Hospital Board
Swinea
Limestone County Board Adjourns Without Action on Staffing
Athens report states the Limestone County Board of Education adjourned last night without appointing teachers or principals for Etensorst Johnson Junior Owens Susrvier and Piney Chapel. Action is delayed until a new superintendent takes office and a Piney Chapel vacancy due to the transfer of a longtime principal.
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Limestone County Board of Education
Etensorst
Johnson Junior
Owens Susrvier
Piney Chapel
C. S. Pettus
Waccaracy
Elkmont High School
Carme
Cecile Gregg
Piney
Harry Richter
Moulton Gas Unit To Start
City Clerk Barbara Coffey said construction on a proposed 480000 dollar natural gas plant should begin within two weeks. She noted 512 customers signed to purchase gas, 12 above the recommended 500. Funding comes from a loan by the Housing and Home Agency of Atlanta. Patterson and Widner Contractors of Birmingham hold the construction contract.
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Moulton
Barbara Coffey
Moulton Council Seeks Sewer Funds
The Moulton city council discussed financing a proposed 64 000 pumping station for the sewage disposal plant. A Birmingham firm presented options and the council agreed to seek financing methods and decide later.
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Moulton
O'Toole Engineering
Birmingham
Hillsboro Rd
Mechanic injured at Decatur Transfer and Storage Co
Charles Thomas Davis a mechanic at Decatur Transfer and Storage Co was injured this morning when a car he was working on was started in gear pinning him against a table He was taken to Decatur General Hospital for treatment of leg injuries He has worked at the company about a year James Roberts the firm manager said Davis was repairing the motor when the incident occurred.
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Charles Thomas Davis
Decatur
Decatur Transfer and Storage Co
Decatur General Hospital
James Roberts
Davis
Athens Speed Watch Ordered
Mayor Robert Allen Tinnon ordered Chief Terry Bottom and the Athens Police Department to begin continuous radar enforcement to crack down on speeders and reckless driving. He cited citizen complaints and warned that offenders will face fines.
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Athens
Robert Allen Tinnon
Terry Bottom
Athens Police Department
Decatur Daily
Tinnon
June Unemployment Figures Show Adult Gains and Teen Challenge
Sylvia Porter examines the June employment picture showing adults near full employment while teen unemployment remains stubbornly high. The overall rate at 4.6 percent masks adult gains and teen joblessness, with projections of 2 million teens unemployed in June and ongoing concerns about youth job prospects.
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Sylvia Porter
U.S
Labor Dept
National Committee On Employment of Youth
Hatton FHA President Named Miss Kay Parker
Miss Kay Parker, daughter of Don Parker, was named president of the Hatton FHA unit, taking on duties aimed at promoting family health and community service within the local chapter.
Cullman Sheriff Probes Truck Theft Near Lumber Yard
Sheriff W C Crant Pepp said investigators look into the origin of a new log truck stolen from C Arnold's Lumber Co. at Heland over the weekend. Thieves used the vehicle to knock down mail boxes about five miles south of Cullman.
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Cullman Couny
W. C. (Crant
Pe BP
C. Arnold
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