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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1968

Page

2

Linkous To Speak On Children In Conflict At ETV Center

Dr. L W Linkous psychologist and pro director from the University of Alabama will speak in Decatur at 7 30 p m today at the ETV Center on Bank Street. The topic is children in conflict and how people see them. William Nelson of 815 5th Ave SE reports his stolen 1952 black Plymouth with a pet sign on the front bumper.

L. W. Linkous University of Alabama Decatur ETV Bank Street

Morgan County Sheriff’s Department faces multiple charges

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department lists five charges on Wednesday including fugitives from justice and one each for public intoxication issuing worthless checks and threatening bodily harm. Also on the page the Lawrence County School Band holds a concert at 7 30 p m Friday in the auditorium with admission 75 cents adults 50 cents students. Marjorie Bedingfield Miss Cal hdun College will represent the junior college ribbon girl Saturday at the horse show in Athens. The event opens Limestone County sesquicentennial celebration backed by the Limestone County Sportsmen’s Club. Proceeds to purchase library books lost in a fire. The Cal-Tech News editor is Donnie Dean of Athens with staff from Decatur Huntsville and other cities. At Massey Elementary the 4 H Club named top dress winners. Calhoun College evaluation committee announced for May 14 17 chaired by Dr Carlton Kelley with members from Florida Texas Mississippi and Tennessee.

Morgan County Sheriff's Department Oulton Lawrence County Marjorie Bedingfield Cal“hdun College Horse In Athens Limestone County Sportsmen’s Club Miss Bedingfield Otho B. Bedingfield Trinity -1 Cal-Tech News Calhoun College Donnie Dean Warren Weed Kent Allen Jerry Paulk Paul Burnthall Richard Dewey Marsha Woodfin Linda Marconi Decatur David Lawhorne James Laird Deborah Neely Judy Wilbourn Huntsville Gary Fields Kenneth Graham Hartselle Ernest B. Vaughn Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Carlton Kelley Harold C. Manor Lake Worth Fla Whichard J. Ernest St. Petersburg Dixie J. Allen Leesburg Ray A. Fowler Austin Texas W. H. Gibbs Raymond Miss Edward L. Weld Chattanooga. Tenn

Hospitality party linked to Alabama insurance agents convention

Ten Alabama glass distributors including a Decatur firm will host a hospitality party during the Alabama Association of Mutual Insurance Agents Convention May 5 and 6 in Pine Mountain Georgia. North Alabama Glass Co Inc is the local participant at 153 Second Ave. Ralph Jones of Equitable Life has joined the Million Dollar Round Table for 1968. Decatur High School Band Boosters meet at 7 30 p m today in the bandroom.

Alabama Glass Distributors Alabama Association of Mutual Insurance Agents Pine Mountain North Alabama Glass Co., Inc Second Ave Ralph Jones Equitable Life Assurance Society Round Table Integal Decatur High School

Wallace plans statewide TV appeal in Alabama 1964

Former Gov George Wallace will air a taped statewide TV appeal Monday to urge support for presidential elector candidates pledged in the Alabama Democratic primary. In Denver, 516 signatures validated to place Wallace on Colorado's ballot as a third party candidate. Officials in Texas report a party worker claiming to be fired over his political activity.

Associated Press George Wallace Alabama Wallace Colorado James L. Eitemiller Denver Austin Tex American Party Lone Star Charles E. Chambers General Land Office Land Office Mabel Amos Jefferson County Atty Earl Morgan Agnes Baggett MacDonald Gallion Leonard Beard Albert Brewer

Athens High Band to march in Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival

The 87 member Athens High School Band arrived in Roanoke Virginia after a bus trip to represent Alabama in the first parade of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. A second parade is planned Friday with a 5 p.m. start today and a 12:30 p.m. Friday show. Over 150000 spectators expected. Band Director J L Cowart and Dan Havely led two mile practice marches in preparation. Barbara Ann Eisenhower will reign over the parades.

Athens Alabama Roanoke J. L. Cowart Dan Havely Barbara Ann Eisenhower Dwight Eisenhower

Belcher Lumber firms appeal dissolved status in four year case

In Birmingham, two Centreville lumber companies Belcher Lumber Sales Co and Belcher Wood Products Ltd plan to appeal a federal judge ruling dissolving the firms and placing them in receivership. The decision follows a four year dispute over Charles Belcher’s claim to his share of his late father’s estate. The 28 page decree directs asset valuation and distribution terms.

Birmingham, Ala Centreville Ala 5Th U.S. Circuit Court H. H. Grooms Belcher Lumber Sales Co., Inc Belcher Wood Products, Ltd Centreville Lumber Empire W. E. Belcher Sr W. E. Belcher Jr Brady Belcher Roland Belcher Charles Grooms Belcher Charles Belcher Young Belcher Birmingham Trust National Bank Belcher Brothers Birmingham Bank

Calhoun College selects Shelton Office Supply bid

Shelton Office Supply of Decatur submitted the lowest bid of 12 391.71 among three bids for furnishing tables and chairs for Calhoun College cafetorium. Alabama Materials and Bodine Bryson and Rollins bid higher. Alabama Materials also expected to receive a 396.29 carpeting contract.

Shelton Calhoun College Decatur Alabama Materials Bodine Bryson Rollins Barber Food Service Mobile Lester Davis Downtowner Motor’ Inn Birmingham Pryor Field

Courtland Senior Aims for Medical Career Despite Coaching Roots

Courtland High School senior Phil Elmore, from a family of coaches, plans to become a doctor. He weighs a medical career against athletic coaching, intends to minor in art at the University of Alabama, and cites a love for people and science as motivation.

Courtland High School Phil University of Alabama Mobile Phil Elmore

Governor Lurleen Wallace Reported Improving at Home

Aides say Governor Lurleen Wallace, convalescing from cancer surgery at the governor's mansion, is engaging in light activities and has taken several short car rides. The 41 year old leader was hospitalized eight weeks ago after a third cancer operation and was released April 13 after additional procedures.

Montgomery Ala Lurleen Wallace

Two Alabama Men Are Cited for Bravery in Pittsburgh

The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission awarded bronze medals and cash to Bruce O. Johnson of Prattville for saving Charlie Smith, 68, from a February fire, and to an unnamed Bes semer mechanic who died trying to rescue a friend in a March blaze. Johnson received 750 dollars and Smith’s widow 80 dollars monthly, with further details about the cases noted.

Pittsburgh, Pa Prattville Ala Bessemer Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Bruce O. Johnson Bobby Dean Tindle Johnson Charlie Smith Smith Tindle Joseph M. Parsons McCalla

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