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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1963
Page
2
A southeast sky at 10 13 p m highlights the prominent star Spica as a guiding point for stargazers. Visible planets accompany the evening display, offering a celestial arrangement for observers.
Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge reads 19.42 feet this morning, down 0.17 feet in 24 hours with sea level at 553.72 feet. High today 68 and 1 p.m. reading, low 43 tonight, 75 high expected Thursday. Forecast calls for sunny and warm conditions with cooler nights and light variable winds.
Alabama five day outlook shows temperatures averaging 3 to 7 degrees above normal with no major change. Highs and lows range from 66 to 44 in the far north, 71 to 48 in the central region, and 74 to 52 in the far south. Light precipitation possible with scattered showers early next week and again around Friday.
Birth announcements list a son for Mr and Mrs Jack Stumbo at Baugh-Wiley Smith Hospital and a son for Mr and Mrs Lewis Mason at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital. Other items include a son for Mr and Mrs Jeff Cavnar at Decatur General Hospital, a land bridge remark about Syria, a late sale notice for a Cushman Super motor scooter, apartment rent at Austinville Rd, a found wrist watch at Decatur General Hospital, and a sewing center contact at 1310 6th Ave SE.
Madison County Sheriff L D Wall posted 500 bond on assault and battery charges after Ivan Cooper of United Bonding Co accused him of unprovoked attack in a Huntsville private club. Case set for 9 am Friday before Judge Thomas McDonald. Cooper said the clash followed bonding talks. grand jury also accuses Wall of kickbacks from bonding firms.
Residents clashed with officials as Hartselle discusses annexation and city expansion. Councilman Grady Long warned the city can offer electric power within three to six months but water and long term plans require more work. Protesters urged faster service while few signed the petition to join the city.
Decatur TVA program May 18 features speech by David Lilienthal and the dedication of IVA Veterans Administration Hospital as construction begins on Percy Priest and Cordell Hall Dams. High school juniors and seniors from Morgan Limestone Lawrence counties compete for 1000 in college scholarships by May 4 submission to Social Studies teachers.
A compiled list of hospital notices named Nellie Faye Young Jeriene Rebecca Phillips Glen John Jones Cleo Hattie West Linda Mae Jenkins George Martin Abbott Shirley Faye Mooney Ruth Ann Black Florence Barr Jeanette Warnke James Hale Selathiel Tankersley Anna Wilhelmina Hartwig Florence Kretzchmar Jimmie Ruth Moody Jerry Edwards Comer Denney Verley Elizabeth Crumbley and others from Cullman Hanceville Holly Pond Garden City Han ceville with ages and locations.
Obituary item notes survivors including son Carl D. Jenkins and daughters Pluma Brackin Violet Knouff R. F. Holman and Robert T. Lee. Also mentions brother E T Jenkins in Texas and six grandchildren along with other relatives.
Funeral services for Samuel Ed ward McDowra who died at Decatur General Hospital last night will be Friday at 2 p.m. from the Ninth Street Methodist Church. Burial will be in Roselawn. Survivors include his widow Mrs. Gertrude McDowra of Decatur, one brother Bert McDowra of Decatur, and several nieces and nephews.
Asa Ben ton Teague age 58 died Tuesday. Funeral held Friday at 3 30 p m from 16th Ave Baptist Church with Revs R E Wilkins Lee Franklin and William Hacker officiating. Burial in Decatur City Cemetery. Gunthorp Brown Service Funeral Home directing. Survivors include widow Edith L Teague son Earl Teague one grandchild three sisters and two brothers Nephews to serve as pallbearers Body lies in state at the church 10 a m until services.
The record lists admissions including James Garrett Belle Mina C R McWhorter 1011 Betty St SW Mrs Janet Thrasher Indian River Fla Mrs Eileen Nelson Falkville Baby Deborah Kent Decatur Mrs Ira Broderick 2007 College St SE Ike Terry Hillsboro and dismissals of Agnes Dutton Hartseller Benjamin H Bobo Hazel Green Elizabeth Whitmire 435 E Moulton St Rev Coleman Taylor 1318 15th Ave SE and Van Thomas with infant daughter 1513 W Moulton St.
A long readable roster lists numerous individuals and addresses including Aggie Clementine Thorn 1023 19th Ave SE George W Eckert Danville and Miss Christine Harvey with several others across Moulton Decatur Athens Murphree and Elkmont reflecting a neighborhood registry style notice that reads like a social column without further context.
Remodeling of the Bank St. branch of State National Bank will begin soon. C. W. Nelson announces a complete interior remodel with new fixtures and a resurfaced parking lot. Drive-up windows will be modernized and a new glass aluminum main entrance doors and elevator will be added. Cc. D. Cottingham will lead operations with H. C. Fortenberry assisting. four inside tellers, two drive-up tellers, one note teller, one utility teller, and one secretary named for the office.
A nine member jury in Baltimore handles the conspiracy and conflict of interest case against former Congressmen Thomas F. Johnson 53 Maryland and Frank Wa77 Alabama along with J Kenneth Edlin and William L Robinson Miami. Lawyers finished jury selection after five weeks, the government asserts its rights to independent Justice Department affairs. Coal heats half the homes in Michigan and Ohio.
Washington reports U S officials denied a Hungarian claim that talks are under way on freeing Cardinal Mindszenty from the U S legation in Budapest. Mindszenty sought refuge on November 4, 1956 after Soviet crackdown. Hungary still lists him a fugitive.
The report notes 475 Negro voters listed in Leflore County amid a shooting targeting a registration worker near Greenwood. Elsewhere Barry Goldwater asserts desegregation should occur at the state level, while Earl J. Amedee announces a Louisiana governor bid. In New Jersey and Atlanta, boycotts and college exchanges reflect ongoing race tensions and integration efforts.
The Wheeler United Pentecostal Church invites the public to an all day Homecoming service starting at 10 am followed by a basket dinner.
Cullman police report one arrest in the past 24 hours for disorderly conduct as part of daily blotter updates.
Markets show light activity with cattle fairly steady. Soybeans at $2.55 per bushel and several slaughter categories listed with price bands from 12.50 to 22.00. Readable entries include herd cattle, cows, bulls and special bulls with multiple weight classes and quality grades.
Corp. Attorney Alec Lacy warned a natural gas tax without a coal levy would harm industry. Rep. Molten and ex Sen. Joe Graham criticized the plan while Avery of Hale pushed a 3 percent advertising tax. Legislation by Sen. Jimmy McDow would let schools keep earned interest on bond money invested in federal securities, trimming a $6.5 million deficit by about $1.25 million.
Wall Street at noon trades uneven as the Dow rises 2.39 to 682.77 and the Dow Jones average stands at 682.77. The Press index edges higher while industrials and select stocks move on mixed news including a $358 million Boeing Dyna-Soar contract and merger news for McDowell Aircraft.
Ralph Kroeger and Iva Kroeger were sentenced to death after an 11 week trial for killing Jay Arneson and his wife in Santa Rosa California to steal their motel. Iva protested Ralph’s innocence during the verdict while a lengthy penalty phase followed.
The report lists weights and prices for hog classes across regions. For example 1-2 200-230 lbs at 14.25, sows 90-105 lbs at 0. Exits include 40a nib Camts in Georgia and Florida regions with mostly steady tones and some 25 higher instances. U S 1-2 barrows and gilts 190-230 lbs at 13.75-14.25, No 2-3 240-270 lbs and 1-2 160-180 lbs at 12.50-13.50. No 1-3.
Market shows hog prices at 26.00 to 30.00 with 700 head traded. Buyers and sellers report steady activity as hogs remain active and demand remains firm in today’s session.
Royal Arch Masons plan a Decatur Chapter 38 convocation at the Masonic Temple to begin Mark Masters Degree work. DAV Auxiliary Chapter 11 hosts an 8 pm Saturday event at the DAV Home on Bank Street. Police report arrests for running red lights parking violations licensure speeding leaving public drunkenness and more. Vehicle theft and multiple traffic crashes are noted alongside city notices on property sales and a newly painted First Avenue parking lot. Fire departments report grease fire in a kitchen and a grass fire with home damage on Church Street Northeast.
The body of 55 year old Sam Miller a part time plumber and Blount County native was found in Pin Hook Creek Huntsville at 6 25 am by Eddie May Langford as she crossed a bridge on West Clinton Ave Coroner A G Osborne said autopsy planned no foul play seen at this time City police identified the deceased.
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