Austin High Blood Drive Aims for 1200 Pints
Austin High School kicks off a Thursday blood drive in the gym from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seeking 1200 pints for the Red Cross, with Jacksonville State University’s Carl Hogan praising the school as a model for national drives.
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Student ‘Council
Robert Hutson
County weighs fees for dead livestock disposal
Morgan County Commission debated charging owners $25 for disposing of dead cattle horses hogs and other livestock pointing to state law that the owner bears responsibility but warned it may be illegal for the county to render the service. The panel also approved waste contract tweaks and franchise transfers and discussed workmen’s compensation and bids for equipment while urging flood damage reports for disaster designation.
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Harris
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Fleming
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Lacey's Spring
Ray Owen
Lacey’s Spring
Beach Work To Resume At Decatur Harbor
City Councilman Charles Martin said beach construction at Decatur Harbor will resume after floodwaters recede but water remains high this fiscal year. A sand bid was awarded to Holland and Woodard at 3 per ton. Work should finish after October when TVA lowers lake levels. Councilman Levin outlined Bank St project revisions with HUD financing, aiming to complete within six weeks.
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Retiree Plans Fulltime Woodworking After Bell Career
Marvin Smith of 1918 Westmeade SW retired in November 1969 from South Central Bell after 39 years in the plant department. He planned a backyard workshop to pursue woodworking, saying staying active helps longevity. His son, Richard Smith, 2304 Greenwood SE, manages the Statrn program at NASA.
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Local Hobbyist Smith Touts Sawdust Craft and Timely Repairs
Smith describes his passion for woodworking and clock making as a long standing hobby. He details building his first grandfather clock from a kit took two months and notes his preference for crafting cabinets and home furnishings from raw materials.
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Athens Plans New Subdivision Rules For City Growth
The Athens Planning Commission will hold a public hearing April 10 at 7 p.m. to discuss proposed subdivision rules including curb and gutter requirements and 36 foot wide streets. Fire Chief A E Bumpus expects a Southern Underwriters Association inspection outcome and says five additional firefighters could lower the city fire insurance rate, potentially moving Athens from Class 7 to Class 5 and saving about 500000 annually.
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Athens Council Votes Bonds For Stadium
Athens City Council votes unanimously to issue 300000 in general obligation bonds for a new 10080 seat Athens High School football stadium next to the school. Booster club members pledge 540 seats at 50 dollars a year for ten years, generating about 27000 annually and 3000 more if all seats sell.
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Emergency crisis numbers and contact guide
The Decatur Daily lists emergency contacts for personal crises poisoning and general emergencies. It provides Crisis Call Center numbers 355 8000 and regional phone lines including hospital and physician contacts.
Covered Bridge Park Snag Delays Cullman Land Purchase Plan
Cullman County faces a delay in turning a northwest Cullman County covered bridge area into a public park after three Realtors valued surrounding land at 666 dollars per acre, well below the nearly 1000 dollar asking price. The commission did approve a gas bid of 22 cents per gallon for the sheriff's department and allocated funds for an auditor and tax receipts printing.
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Selma
Eight Hurt In One Wreck Near Hartselle And Decatur
Nine people were injured in two separate crashes in Alabama. Eight from Hartselle were hurt in a two car wreck on Alabama 36 west of Hartselle. Ellen H Campbell and her 11 year old son Mark were in satisfactory condition at Hartselle Hospital. Two other children Shirley 8 and Elizabeth 11 were not admitted. Admitted from the other car were driver Sarah Lynn Pitts 16 and passenger Jackie Penn 15, both in satisfactory condition, with Kay Wallace 15 and Susan Patterson 15 treated. A Decatur man Fred S Robinson Sr was treated at Decatur General after a crash on Alabama 67 east of Decatur. the other driver Joe Maxwell 32 of Somerville escaped injury.
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Hartselle Hospital
Shirley
Elizabeth
Sarah Lynn Pitts
Jackie Penn
Pitts
Kay Wallace
Susan Patterson
Decatur
Fred S. Robinson Sr
Decatur General Hospital
Alabama 67
Joe Maxwell
Somerville
Morgan County Board installs first telephone at courthouse
The Morgan County Board of Registrars installed its first telephone in its basement office due to increased activity. Commission Chairman Thornton Fleming said the line is 355-8118 for voter registration information. The board’s next registration session is Monday.
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Dick) Fleming
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