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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1963
Page
2
Weather and river update notes a sunset at 5 47 p m and sunrise at 6 12 a m. Moonset is 4 03 a m with a full moon on March 10. The moon tonight shows Castor and Pollux with Pollux nearer the Moon.
The Tennessee River reads 17.11 feet with a 94 foot rise noted. TVA lake temps reach 71 degrees at 2 30 p m and 54 degrees after a cool night. Readings show 68 degrees at 11 10 a m. Forecast calls for mostly cloudy and warm conditions with scattered thunder showers today and tonight followed by a Tuesday of similar warmth and more showers.
The outlook shows near normal to slightly above temperatures with a warm start and cooler end. Highs range from 60 to 68 and lows from 38 to 45, with extreme north cooler. Rainfall totals from 0.5 to 1.0 inch, mainly Wednesday and Thursday.
A strong early March storm moved from the southern Rockies into the central Plains and Midwest. Colorado and Wyoming saw heavy snowfall with up to a foot in parts while Arizona and New Mexico received snow northward into Utah. Winds 30 to 45 mph drove drifting snow from northeast Colorado through Nebraska and into South Dakota and northwest Iowa.
Hospital admissions include Mrs. Ollie Blankenship of Somerville and Mrs. Lola Murphy at 1105 Knight, with Kyle Clark at 224 Jackson St SE, Mrs. Mary Ann Smith at 1218 Broadus Ave SE, Mrs. Bertha Gray in Decatur, and L. P Stover at 1207 10th Ave SE. Dismissals include Miss Karen Hill of Decatur, Jene Otis Sparks at 324 Church St NE, and Mrs. Martha Gatling, with Master Steve Self and Wesley Garmany and infant daughter noted in Decatur.
Dismissals list from Cullman area includes Joseph Young, Willie Mae Walker, Mandy Victoria Taylor, and others across Cullman Hanceville Vinemont and Bremmen. Ages range from 1 to 9 with multiple entries noting last names Miller Fortenberry Gorham Scott Smith and Kinser.
A long list of names and street addresses appears, including Mrs A J Sandor 2327 Quince Dr SE and Charlie Bolan Jr 116 Pine St SE, among others. The compilation includes multiple households across Richardson, Decatur, Falkville, Athens, and surrounding areas with adults and infants named.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ford of 1908 8th Street SE welcome a daughter born Sunday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic.
Snow created hazardous driving conditions with lighter flakes in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Heavy snow warnings extended from central into eastern South Dakota and southern Minnesota. Thunderstorms erupted in mild air across southern and central Illinois while rain fell in northern areas and parts of Iowa. Coldest readings appeared in northern regions with Grand Forks reporting four below zero.
Freeman Hughie Gilliland died Sunday in Mobile. Funeral services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. with burial in Memorial Gardens Mobile. Survivors include his widow Ida Gilliland four sons John H Decatur Willie B Moulton S C Trinity and Billy Virginia City Va one brother Beattie Decatur three sisters Mrs Margaret Walker Decatur with others listed.
Mrs Dawlie Woods 55 died Sunday at 10 20 pm in a Decatur hospital. Funeral service held at Falkville First Baptist Church with Rev Frank McWhorter officiating. Burial in Decatur Memorial Gardens with Peck Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include husband Dawlie Woods of Falkville a daughter Mrs Mikired Whitley of Decatur and a son Casper Woods of Falkville. Pallbearers listed. She was a member of Falkville Baptist Church.
Hart Selle. Jack Wilhite two year old son of Mr and Mrs Vergil Wilhite of Danville 1 died Saturday at 4 25 pm in a Decatur hospital Funeral services are set for today at 2 pm from Round Top Church west of Falkville with Rev Dan Dutton officiating Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing Survivors include the parents three sisters Brenda Sue Linda Gail Patsy Ann all of Danville 1 five brothers Travis Elvis Dale Joe and Ricky all of Danville 1 and grandparents Mr and Mrs J H McAbee Falkville 2
William E Ed Breedlove 78 of Hartselle died Sunday at a local nursing home. The Forest Chapel Methodist Church service at 2 PM was officiated by Rev. Leon Sellers and Rev. Robert McIlwain, with Peck Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Survivors include sister Mrs Price Bennett and brother L T Breedlove. He was a Forest Chapel Methodist Church member. Pallbearers named Newhews.
Louis McConnell 80 of Anderson Alabama died Saturday at 5 p m in Athens Limestone Hospital Funeral services will be at Bethel Baptist Church with burial at Mitchell Cemetery McConnell Funeral Home directing Survivors include widow Mrs Ivan McConnell seven daughters a son two brothers two sisters twenty one grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren
Archie V Blanken ship 45 Athens died Sunday at 11 40 p m at the Veterans Hospital Nashville Tenn Funeral from Mt Pisgah Baptist Church at 2 p m with burial in the adjoining cemetery McConnell Funeral Home in charge Mrs Mary Jane Craig Auburndale Fla and three brothers W T Blankenship Elkmont J H Blankenship Athens C D Blankenship Athens
Garland H Dixon aged 57 of 645 East Moulton Street died Saturday at Decatur General Hospital after a long illness. He ran Dixon's Body Works and two laundromats. Funeral services were held today at 2 30 PM at Gunthorp Brown Service Funeral Home with Elbert Young officiating. Burial in Decatur City Cemetery with Gunthorp directing. He is survived by his widow Jennie Rawis Dixon and one son Ha-
Lindley, former war minister and a 54 year old forceful leader, charged that Perez Godoy sought to enthrone himself as dictator. The six million Peruvians on the Pacific coast watched calmly as the junta maintains a cautious unity. The junta seized power July 18 amid fraud accusations against Manuelado and moves to block Victor Haya de la Torre.
The Supreme Court unanimously sustains a lower court ruling backing railroads in sweeping work rules changes. Five operating unions representing about 210,000 train personnel challenged plans to end featherbedding practices. The court's 8 to 1 decision leaves union protest over carrier rule changes unresolved.
Mississippi State University, in State College, announced it would overturn the unwritten law barring white teams from facing Negro players in NCAA tournaments. Dr. D W Colvard said the move to accept the third consecutive invitation would proceed unless blocked by competent authority.
Rold Dixon of Decatur dies leaving one sister Mrs. Ben Campbell of Decatur and one brother C. R. Nixon of Nashville. He is survived by two granddaughters. Pallbearers listed are Lester Smith Rufus Campbell Charles Malone Clyde Bass Jimmy Williams and Harold Aday.
The Stratosphere II balloon mission detected water vapor and carbon dioxide on Mars using a 30-foot telescope at 77,000 feet, but researchers say life would be marginal at best. If Martian water is near upper limits, primitive life is conceivable. if not, life is unlikely. Dr. Martin Schwartzchild led the Princeton team. the heavy telescope landed near Pulaski Tennessee after a parachute descent.
Dorothy Schiff, publisher of the Post, resigns from the Publishers Association of New York City last Thursday and announces the paper will resume today. The first edition was 96 pages as she hopes all labor disputes are soon resolved. The Post, an afternoon tabloid, had a fall circulation of about 336,000.
Mrs. Mattie Reaves 71 of 408 Wilson St NW died Sunday morning after a two month illness. Survived by son Willie James Reaves of Los Angeles and other relatives. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church Grove and Vine with Rev. H J Lancaster officiating. Burial in Sykes Cemetery.
Florida operates its state alcoholism agency funded by taxes on alcoholic beverages, with revenue used to support treatment, prevention, and related services.
Milling prices steady with No 2 at 2.00 and No 9 per hundred. Soybeans soft text mentions, cattle active across classes with steers and calves strong. Hogs 1600 head steady to higher with 14.75 to 14.50. Sheep light demand with no early sales reported.
Wall Street booked a late rally as rail stocks led gains after the Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling allowing railroads to end featherbedding. Northern Pacific Atlantic Coast Line rose about 2, Illinois Central Chesapeake Ohio Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central gained over 1. Leads included Chrysler IBM and U.S. steel.
A brief note contrasts today’s slaughter figure with 869 400 dead recorded last Monday. The comparison highlights a change in casualties across the period, reflecting ongoing violence or conflict.
The D and E Caturr daily forum welcomes reader letters sharing views on the questions of the day.
A letter from Eugene C. Justice invites townspeople to the Public Forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the auditorium of the City Electric to discuss establishing a local YMCA. Gil Aldrich and others advocate the project as beneficial for children and to attract visitors.
Seven defendants entered guilty pleas as the winter term opened. Names include Jimmy McDougle and Price Carpenter for petit larceny, Homer Lee Draper for forgery, and James Dotson for transporting alcohol. Other dispositions involved various burglary and property charges, bond issues, and continuances. Jurors were summoned for service to begin Tuesday, with trials to start before Presiding Judge James N. Bloodworth.
Two Limestone County 4-H members Carole Bailey of Elkmont and Jerry Knight of Athens join Birmingham Chamber guests as delegates to the State 4-H Council meeting March 7 and 8. Carole serves as state secretary and Limestone council vice president while Jerry is Limestone council president, accompanied by Mrs. Gail Sandlin.
Georgia live poultry markets report mixed quotes for broilers and fryers at farms and f o b plants. Prices show some sales under contract with variations for heavy and light types and notes on delivered plans and regional terms.
Livestock receipts 3,600 over three days at packing plants in Albany Alabama Jacksonville Florida show cattle and hogs mostly steady to lower. Cattle 500 800 lb and feeder steers 23.00 23.80 per cwt, cows 17.00, bulls 19.00 19.50, hogs 14.75 15.25 for No 1 3 180 240 lbs, light 14.00 14.75 for occasional sales. Sheep mild activity with no early sales.
World War I Veterans and Morgan County Barracks 2405 with Auxiliary meet tonight at Sandra Ellison. Bob Jones University lists Alabama student on Dean's List with at least a B average first semester. City issues building permits totaling 46 000 for an addition and a house. Multiple city court charges listed. Mizpah CES to meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Fire crews report a grass fire, false alarm, partial loss to outbuilding.
The Crescent Me ck economic growth conference scheduled for Tuesday at 12 15 p m is postponed to an undetermined date. F D Peebles Jr a moderator cites Carl W Bear hospitalisation and Winton M Blount's unavailability as principal speakers. Reservations may be kept or refunded.
Morgan County 4 H Club selects Dickie Gurley to attend the state convention in Birmingham on March 7 and 8. Gurley is a Cotaco student and serves as president of the Morgan County 4 H Club Council.
A jumble of rental offers and mixed listings includes a three room unfurnished downstairs unit with contact 355-0178, several rental notices at 353-9595 353-9596 and 416 8th Ave, and a furnished two bedroom house with numbers 353-4003 355-0988. Also listed are vehicle trade prices and a note about a Alabama Coloring Book in stock.
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