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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1973

Page

2

Flood aid effort keeps Morgan County CD office on watch

The Morgan County Civil Defense office stayed open through flash flood warnings as more than 150 volunteers from groups including Flint Rescue Squad Decatur Amateur Radio Club Hartselle Bass Club and the 142nd National Guard unit assisted emergency crews. Director Howard Proctor said the operation would continue while danger remained and credited cooperation from all organizations involved.

Wonford Turner Morgan County Civil Defense Office Decatur Weather Bureau Howard Proctor Glenda Harvey Tommy Fleming Proctor Flint Rescue Squad Decater Amateur Radio Club Department of Pensions and Securities Hartselle Bass Club Morgan County Rat Patrol McDonald’s Hamburgers Tri- County District Health Service 142Nd National Guard The Tennessee Valley Authority Civil Defense Office TVA

Emergency numbers and crisis contacts across counties

The notice lists emergency numbers for Decatur, Morgan, Limestone, Lawrence, and Cullman counties. It references the Crisis Call Center at 355-8000, poison emergencies, hospital or physician contacts, and a universal 0 option for unknown emergencies, with Decatur Daily Athens contact for nights and holidays.

Decatur Urges Water Conservation As River Rises

City water officials warn of up to 20 percent cut in supply if the Tennessee River level reaches 561 feet. If flooding covers the first pumping station, Decatur would rely on a second station while preserving a 560 million gallon reserve. Residents urged to minimize use and boil water before drinking.

Linda Parham Decatur Market St. NW George Godwin Decatur Water Department Tennessee River Tri- Counties Medical Health Service Betty Vaughn Godwin Water Department Civil Defense Tennessee Valley Authority TVA

Violets bloom through perseverance of polio survivor

The article profiles Ruby Gomes of Decatur who began growing African violets in 1947 amid polio disability. After early failures and relocations she rebuilt her greenhouse and now tends a thriving collection at her home, exchanging cuttings and researching soil and humidity to foster blooms.

Ruby Gomes Gomes 5Th Ave. N.W Michigan Canada Decatur Town Creek Rev Bethany Baptist Church Maria Lillian Jarrett

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