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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1968

Page

2

Hospital Dismissals and Addresses List Summary

A list of discharged patients and their home or nearby addresses appears, naming Mrs. Ronnie F. Cavnar, Mrs. Bessey V. Kilpatric, Mrs. William S. Killen, and others in Decatur Athens Danville Falkville Hart selle Somerville Moulton Courtland Decatur. The entries include infant names and multiple residents across several cities.

Ronnie F. Cavnar 8Th Ave Bessey V. Kilpatric Madison St William S. Killen Athens Sallie B. Rucker John William Dorries Kimberly Ct Napoleon Priest Sykes St Woodrow Marion Norris Danville Russell Keith Mobley William Byrd West Hartselle Franklin D. Hanners Dwight Jones Somerville Robert Ted

Editorial Analysis of Johnson Housing and Model Cities Plan

The Auburn Bulletin argues Johnson's six million housing units proposal is unlikely to advance quickly. It calls for broader urban renewal linking housing with education health and jobs, and urges Congress to fund model cities. It warns rural poverty drives urban migration and rioting, urging immediate action.

Auburn Bulletin Congress Johnson New York Times

Obituaries for Cecil P Little and family in Moulton

Funeral services for Cecil P Little 48 of Moulton who died at home will be Sunday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with burial at Montgomery Cemetery Elliott Funeral Home directing Survivors include his widow Tanna daughter Shirley Frances Little and mother Annie Little along with three brothers and three sisters He was a Lawrence County native and World War II veteran The body returns to the home this morning and lies in state one hour before services in the church before burial Elliott directing Also listed are obituaries for Wilbur Terry and family with services at an unspecified time and location Pallbearers named for the second service include Hubert Key Roy Jones Monroe Livingston Hoyt Naylor Toby Terry and Wade Terry

Moulton Cecil P. Little Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Ronald Manley C. E. Aston Montgomery Cemetery Elliott Funeral Home Tanna B. Little Shirley Francis Little Annie Little Danville Clifton Little Carl Wallace Little Dorise Waldrop Marie Rogers Decatur Hazel Lowery Little Lawrence County Pleasant Grove Elmer Fowler Elliott Leon Livingston Alan Livingston Tina Livingston Wilbur Terry Rossie Nell Naylor Willard Terry Lelton Terry Gerneth Terry Town Creek Hubert Key Roy Jones Monroe Livingston Hoyt Naylor Toby Terry Wade Terry

Funeral service for Vernell Livingston at Jones Chapel Church

Mrs. W Livingston of Moulton announces the funeral for Vernell Livingston 32 who died Thursday in Lawrence County Hospital. The service is set for 2 p.m. today at Jones Chapel Congregational Methodist Church with Rev. Ellis Loualjen and Rev. Dick Waugh officiating.

Moulton Vernell Livingston Lawrence County Hospital Jones Chapel Congregational Methodist Church Ellis Loualjen Dick Waugh

Funeral for Marjorie Kay Puckett of Hartselle

Marjorie Kay Puckett 18 of Hartselle died Friday in a Birmingham hospital. Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Methodist Church with Rev. Ralph Bates officiating. Burial in city cemetery. Pallbearers include Greg Teague, Ronnie Bess, Bill Barnett, Gary Lawrence, Mike Strickland, Gary Thompson. Survivors: parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Puckett two brothers Bill Puckett and Joe S. Puckett a sister Jan Puckett and grandparents.

Lul Wal Yulit Uurtu Hartselle Birmingham First Methodist Church Ralph Bates City Cemetery Peck Joe Puckett Jan Puckett Montgomery Bill Puckett Joe S. Puckett D. W. Puckett W. E. Yancey Somerville Greg Teague Ronnie Bess Bill Barnett Gary Lawrence Mike Strickland Gary Thompson

Meropolitan Opera House Built in 1883 at Cost Near Two Million

The Meropolitan Opera House in New York was constructed in 1883 with an expenditure close to two million dollars, marking a major investment in the city’s cultural infrastructure.

New York

Ath ens Residents Listed in Local Notices

A list of individuals with Athens addresses appears, including James T. Coats, Thomas Lowenstine, Mrs. Mary Falk, Mrs. Mary Lee Davis, Mrs. Louis L. Byrd, Alva Awlfrey, Jabon A. Williams, John P. McCormick, Mrs. Mattie McMeans, Mrs. Davie Mae Parsons, Mrs. Anne V. Taylor, Mrs. Hazel J. Taylor, Miss Mary Sexton, Edward A. Pugh, Donald G. McMeans, Jerry C. Compton Sr, Mst. Phillips A. Peck, J. L. Hardaway, and Dennis Mitchell with an infant daughter, all listed beside Athens entities.

James T. Coats Athens Thomas Lowenstine Athens College Mary Falk Mary Lee Davis Louis L. Byrd Alva Awlfrey Jabon A. Williams John P. McCormick Mattie McMeans Davie Mae Parsons Rogersville Anne V. Taylor Hazel J. Taylor Mary Sexton Edward A. Pugh Donald G. McMeans Jerry C. Compton Elkmont Phillips A. Peck Madison J. L. Hardaway Dennis Mitchell

Dunlop to Build Large Plant in Huntsville Alabama

Dunlop plans an 8000 daily tire plant in Huntsville with Daniel Construction to build. Financing arranged in New York after a three way link with Buffalo and Montgomery. Alvin Blackwell notes Huntsville offers best assets and rapid growth. Dunlop employs about 100000 across 120 factories in 28 countries.

Buffalo N.Y Huntsville Montgomery New York Daniel Construction Co. Ofsville Alvin Blackwell Huntsville Industrial Expansion Committee Billane Blackwell Alabama Dunlop

California girl wins scholastic award at national show

Oklahoma of Atlanta Ga took a $1 500 scholastic achievement award and Kasus key Smith of Las Vegas Nev won the $1 000 personality award. Television host Lorne Green Joanie Summers and the Young Americans provided entertainment. The girls were high school seniors with A and B averages and judged on character personality intelligence activities scholarship appearance and talent.

Atlanta. Ga Kasuskey” Smith Las Vegas Nev Lorne Green Joanie Summers

Decatur Weather Outlook and Sky Watch Highlights

Friday's high reached 60 with a forecast of 67 today and 44 tonight. Mostly cloudy with a chance of scattered showers this morning, then partly cloudy and cool tonight. South winds 8 to 18 mph. Also note sunset 5:57 p.m. and moon perigee with Spica prominence. Saturn and Mars visible with Venus and Mercury rising early.

Decatur Perigee Spica Saturn Mar Jupiter

Local Births and Civil Suits in Morgan County

Births list includes Mr and Mrs Bessey V Kilpatric a son at Decatur General Hospital and Mr and Mrs Ronnie F Cavnar a son at Decatur General Hospital. Morgan County Circuit Court civil suits feature Donald Tyson vs Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co seeking 10000 damages and multiple deed transfers and marriages licenses listed for several couples.

Bessey V. Kilpatric Madison St. NW Decatur General Hospital Ronnie F. Cavnar 8Th St Kenneth Long Athens 1 Athens-Limestone Hospital Morgan County Donald Tyson Decatur Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co

Kennedy Reassesses Run After New Hampshire Primary

Political observers see RFK as aiding Johnson’s renomination hopes. Rockefeller ponders a Nixon challenge with a decision due next week. Kennedy reassesses after New Hampshire, while McCarthy leads 42 percent to Johnson’s 48 percent write-in.

Johnson National Kennedy New Hampshire Johnn McCarthy Agaist

Air Force veteran Bradley Cook joins Morgan County Sheriff’s Dept

Bradley Cook, 29, a Decatur native and Decatur High School graduate, leaves more than 12 years of active duty to become a deputy with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department. He is married to Judith Wrinken of Texas and they have three children, increasing the department’s deputies to 11. Hartselle 4H Fat Calf Show set for Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. at Hartselle Park.

Air Force Morgan County Sheriff's Department Bradley Cook Cook Decatur Decatur High School Judith Wrinken Texas

Dance Tonight at Moulton Legion Hall Tonight

The American Legion of Moulton hosts a dance at 8 pm tonight in the American Legion Building to support community projects. Huntsville business concerns report about $600,000 in orders and awards from the Army Missile Command last month, part of nearly $23 million nationwide. Alabama totals approach $1 million with 250 awards exceeding $21 million.

Moulton The American Legion of American Legion Huntsville Army Missile Command Alabama

Henry Klein Set to Speak in Huntsville

Henry Klein division comptroller for the Chrysler Corporation is scheduled to speak in Huntsville about corporate finance and the automaker's fiscal strategy.

Henry Klein Huntsville The Chrysler Corporation

Huntsville moderates panel at North Alabama Chapter meeting

Huntsville will host panel moderator duties at the North Alabama Chapter of the National Association of Accountants meeting at Guest House. Social hour starts 5 30 p m with panel at 6 p m. Jim Bates of Rent All Inc attended the 12th Rental Equipment Show in St Louis MO with 1500 plus attendees. Nominations for Decatur Woman of the Year are being sought by Decatur Altrusa Club with letters due to P O Box 132 Decatur. Tickets for the Decatur Junior Service League Dance available by calling local numbers.

Jim Bates Rent-All Inc U 31 South St. Louis Ameri Rental Association Bates Decatur Decatur Altrusa Club P.O

Altrusa Seeks Vietnam Service Member Addresses

The Decatur Altrusa Club requests up-to-date names and addresses of area men serving in Vietnam. The club will mail cookies and Easter baked goods and asks senders to use P O Box 132 in Decatur.

Decatur Altrusa Club Vietnam P. O

Nelson Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Willard Nelson, president of State National Bank of Alabama, was dismissed from Decatur General Hospital after undergoing minor surgery on Wednesday.

Willard Nelson State Ntional Bank of Alabama Decatur General Hospital

European markets react as De Gaulle calls experts on gold debate

Paris traders diverge from the gold suspension as President de Gaulle convenes financial experts. Gold in Paris drifts to about 42 dollars by close while European economists debate U S steps, taxes, and spending cuts amid caution. An emergency pool meeting at the Fed headquarters will include central bank heads from the United States United Kingdom Belgium Germany Italy the Netherlands and Switzerland.

Paris Charles de Gaulle United States Wilbur D. Mills House Ways and Means Committee George H. Mahon D-Tex House Appropriations Committee Federal Reserve Board Washington United Kingdom Belgium Germany Italy Netherlands Switzerland Bank For International Settlements Basel

Four charged in multiple murder cases in Alabama court

Bonds 32 faced an assault with intent to murder charge after admitting he wounded his wife Mattie in a Moulton scuffle. She died later at Huntsville Hospital, converting the charge to murder in the second degree. The Hays stabbing death of Charles Wayne Griffin on Feb 20 prompted a second degree murder charge against Mrs. Hays. Ralph E. Slate represents Harris Shelton and Bonds. James Francis defends Mrs. Hays. Manslaughter cases against Buel Shankles and Glenn Morgan slated for early trial week.

Fairfield Bonds Mattie Moulton Huntsville Hospital Charles Wayne Griffin Hays Atty Ralph E. Slate Harris, Shelton and James Francis Buel Wayne Shankles Glenn W. Morgan

Accidents Last Year Killed About 112000 in the Country

National statistics show an estimated 112000 fatalities from accidents in the previous year. The toll underscores urgent safety efforts and policy debates across agencies and regions.

Wallace promises funds for $230 average pay rise

Former Gov George Wallace pledged that the administration would release enough money to provide an average salary increase of 230 dollars for teachers. St John announced the plan to the 25 000 member AEA, while educators criticized the timing and impact as insufficient and hush money.

George Wallace Alabama Wallace St. John AEA Montgomery Chicago

Contract reveals option on 800 acres riverfront property

The contract announced February 28 shows an option purchase on 800 acres of riverfront land near here. Domtar Pulp and Paper Ir Wachter said no decision has been made on whether the property will be bought.

Pers Domtar Pulp and Paper Ir Wachter

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. R. Shelton Associated Press MAIL Bia Decatur General Admissions New England Appalachians Ohio Tennessee North Pacific States Rockies Great Plains U.S. Weather Bureau ESSA W. Livingston Marjorie Kay Puckett Sertiman Afanchania Uae Limestone Oklahoma Venus Mercury Copeland MacAllen Cardinal Glenda Diane Barnes 12Th St Sonny Lealon Creasery Atur J Deborah Joyce Cornelius Robert Glenn Crittenden Tuscumbia Brenda Gale Britnell Birchwood Kenneth Neal Porter 10Th Ave Susan Irene Love 10Th lAve Charles D. Maxey Ida Pearl Clark Wilson St Deeds the Sims Co., Inc Grady Paul Ferguson Thomas C. Andrews Ray Patrick Hubert Blankenship Arlie M. Blankenship M. H. Brown Roy A. Henderson Bonded Builders and Supply Co Elvin Henry Bush, Jr Doris G. Clark Prentiss H. Clark Prentiss RFK Nelson A. Rockefeller Richard M. Nixon Rockefeller George Christian Bradly Cook Hartselle Park Blackburn John McDevitt Arnold Kay Nelson Lawrence County High School Tim Johnson Tony Stockton LCHS Ed Bruchac St. J Norman Vincent Peale Peale Herbert Mitchell Principa Whitesburg Junior High Bama Jaycees
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