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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1963

Page

14

This Is Season For Soviet Spy

The article describes the unpredictable profile of Soviet spies in the US, noting spies can be any age, education, or profession. It cites cases of atomic secrets rings, Col Abel, and hidden espionage equipment found by the FBI, urging facts over rumors and vigilance by citizens.

John Edgar Hoover Associated Press Washington United States Moscow FBI Col Rudolf Abel Quebec Abel New York City

Man in Mobile Confesses Killing Two Women

Henry Wheeler 58 is held for questioning after admitting he killed his wife Mrs Henry Wheeler and sister-in-law Opal Coleman with a 12 gauge shotgun. He says after a drink they argued and he fired twice, then shot himself in a failed suicide attempt. Police will charge Wheeler with two counts of murder.

Mobile Henry Wheeler Henry F. Wheeler Opal Coleman Wheeler

Rural two-truck collision on U S 31 near Hartselle

No injuries were reported after a 1:30 p.m. crash on U S Highway 31 one tenth mile north of Hartselle involved a 1960 Chevrolet pickup driven by Clifford Vaughn of Decatur and a 1962 GMC pickup driven by Wallace Cox of Madison. Cox skidded into Vaughn’s left side after applying brakes, total damage about $100.

Hartselle U. S. Highway 31 Here Clifford Raymond Vaughn Decatur Wallace Edward Cox Madison Highway Patrol Vaughn Cox

Using a double boiler to warm rolls evenly

Heat water in a double boiler to a rolling boil. Place rolls in the top dish and keep steam heating until hot. Turn the rolls once or twice to ensure even warming throughout.

Salvation Army Faces Record Demand in Decatur

Sal Val tion Army reports January and February 1963 see record aid in Decatur with 146 homeless travelers aided, 244 lodgings and 645 meals provided. Local families received 289 grocery parcels and 23 fuel orders were issued, while 348 pairs of shoes and 5 449 garments were given out.

Decatur Corps Salvation Army James W. Deuel Deuel

Cotton Storage Plan Opposed by Alabama Officials

Alabama officials oppose a cotton storage plan moving storage from inland to coastal areas saying it would close 171 state warehouses and deal a disastrous economic blow to the state. They report securing pledges of opposition from the Alabama congressional delegation.

Montgomery A. W. Todd Washington House Todd Arthur Dees House Agriculture Committee Alabama

Mental Health Bill Prepared to Centralize Alabama Care

A legislative study committee in Montgomery plans to draft a bill to place all Alabama mental health activities under one department. The panel voted to move programs from various departments and boards to unified supervision, with Tuscaloosa and Mount Vernon hospitals, alcoholic treatment, and other mental health services reorganized under a single department.

Montgomery Alabama Tuscaloosa Mount Vernon State Board of Health

Sale of Personal Property in Decatur Estate

Morgan County Probate Court orders sale of all personal property from the Hattie B. Roper estate. Sale set for March 13, 1963, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 107 Vine Street NE Decatur Alabama. Cash to high bidder. Items include beds, dressers, tables, chairs, rugs, kitchen gear, appliances, yard tools, electronics, linens, and miscellaneous household contents.

State OF Alabama Morgan County Hattie, B.roper T. C. Almon Hattie B. Roper Vine Street N. E Decatur Electrolux

Estate of Hattie B. Roper Administrator Notice

March 7 1963 William H Turk as administrator of the estate of Hattie B Roper deceased inventories listed items including dishes watches trays coffee urns and glassware. Public notice for creditors and claims with deadlines likely provided in the probate filing.

William H. Turk Hattie B. Roper

Notice of Dissolution and Foreclosure in Morgan County

Notice dissolves partnership Cen tral Fair Shop and Loan Service on Feb 27 1963 and transfers operations to Phil D Mitchell while C S Whitmire exits. Also a foreclosure sale announced by Edgar D Smith and Leona Reid Smith on Mar 22 1963 in Decatur for property Lot 4 Park Circle Subdivision with liens and covenants. proceeds to repay vendor lien and mortgage.

Central Fair Shop and Loan Service Phil D. Mitchell C. S. Whitmire Edgar Dumont Smith Leona Reid Smith Jack B. Thompson Minnie M. Thompson Morgan County Alabama Peach, Caddell & Shanks

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