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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1964
Page
2
Monday forecast partly cloudy and mild with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Tennessee River reading last night at Keller Memori al bridge 21.82 feet, sea level 556.12 feet. Highs near 80, lows around 62 with variable winds 8 to 18 mph. Prominent stars Spica Regulus visible. Venus and Saturn times noted.
Hospital admissions list shows Mrs. Thomas at 208 7th Ave NW and Mrs. Oscar Thompson, Hart selle noted in dismissals. The brief item records patient movements with names and addresses.
A list of residents including Hazel Hafer Mary Etta Davidson James Berry Cole Cuthbert Williams Donnie Nichols Ravenell Haynes Dick Jones Hazel Pearl Allen Ida Mae Woody Joe Trussell John Thompson Mary Etta Tillery Opal Lovejoy Self Audery Stewart Dora Evelyn Nichols Kathy Johnson Herman Bahr Larry Bont rager Leonard Andrews Emanuel Allison Linda Frye Opal Holland Garden City Box 102 appears in local notices with connections to Cullman Hanceville Baileyton and Falkville.
The Morgan County Board of Registrars will be closed Monday but open Wednesday. Mike Lumpkin, son of Charles and Mrs Lumpkin, had surgery Friday at University Hospital Birmingham. The Morgan County Baptist Association Sunday school meets at New Canaan Church at 2 30 p m Harold Anderson of Montgomery will speak. The Humane Society sponsors Dog Zone Best Dog Yard Contest Friday through next Sunday with prizes. Entry blanks are at The Decatur Daily Ashwander Bryan Animal Clinic Dr Cole Young Brunton Drug Store and Whit's Pet Shop. Recent visitors to Tennessee Valley State Vocational Technical School include a list of locals and out-of-town students. Mrs Peter Burke of Cincinnati Ohio is visiting her aunt Mrs F R Hodges for the weekend.
Johnson outlines plans to drop 141 government publications and 98 forms, projecting more than 1 million dollars saved annually and 850000 fewer forms this year, plus five million saved from space reductions. He also covers dogs, health, reading, and a handshake anecdote with Dempsey.
A reader notice lists individuals and addresses across Decatur and nearby towns. Entries include Mrs. Joseph Chapman 1704 Betty St SW, James C. White Sr., Madi son 2, Mary Jean Edgil 1222 Somerville Rd, Garlan Stokes 2008 Belle Ave, and others such as Mil ford R. McLemore Decatur 2 Mrs Billy Joe Champion and Master Timothy Keith Cadmon in Athens.
Funeral services for Mrs Rosie Blackburn are scheduled today at 10 p.m. from Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Decatur with Rev Frank Moore officiating. Burial will be at Sykes Home under Sykes Atti Caw. Survivors include four daughters Elsie Waugh Rosetta Dunn Inez Smith Arlene Huntsville two sons Ian Jessie Blackburn and two sisters Mrs Lue sce Mt.
A low pressure system in the southern part of the state brings light but steady rain across North Alabama with over 1.5 inches in 24 hours ending last Saturday. The Huntsville Weather Bureau forecasts a move northeast and only widely scattered showers this afternoon and tonight, with partly cloudy, mild conditions and possible afternoon thundershowers. Winds from 8 to 18 mph. Outlook shows scattered thunderstorms Monday.
A multi officer operation near a brick house southeast of Alabama 24 near the Morgan Lawrence line and Moulton failed to flush out Shelton after he fired on deputies Walter Muston Louis Terry and E J Shinalt. Tear gas was deployed three times into the basement before Shelton surrendered or could be located.
A Black youth, Billy Don Boulden, faced arraignment in Morgan County court with a large crowd outside as Judge Bloodworth warned of constitutional rights. Boulden was sent to Kilby Prison for safekeeping while grand jury dates were set, with officers guarding the scene and family sobbing amid the drama.
Lifelong Limestone and Morgan County resident Loyd Hays, a state conservation officer and father of five, was killed near Flint Creek in a wooded area. Investigators say a confrontation with a Black man named Boulden led to Hays being stabbed and shot multiple times, with Boulden later stopped by troopers after surrendering the officer’s license.
A local election test pits pledged and unpledged groups for president and other offices. Key races include circuit clerk with four contenders, and a slate of candidates for U S House District Eight, state posts, and local boards.
Unopposed rally features Hartselle Mayor Grady Long opposing Probate Judge T C Almon. Long likens Almon to a Model A bought in 1938 and pledges reform including quicker tag purchases. Other speakers include U S Representative candidate Dave Archer and Bob Jones campaign aide Bob Smith urging support. District races commented by Harrison Hill and J K Rodgers with local officials named. A sample ballot reproduction is included in the Decatur Daily on page A11.
About 3500 residents gathered outside the Cullman County Courthouse to hear Congressman Carl Elliott speak on Carl Elliott Day. Circuit Judge Kenneth Griffith introduced him as Elliott touted his House Rules Committee tenure and wage gains while rival candidates for Circuit Clerk pressed promises, and supporters urged unpledged electors as a path for Alabama voters. The piece ends noting a major nickel ore deposit in Frood Stobie, Ontario.
Sadie Donegan of Kimball West Virginia dies leaving five brothers Elbert Moore Toledo Ohio Ovie Moore Anault West Virginia David Moore Holden West Virginia Luther Moore Cleveland Ohio Hayward Moore Chicago and ten grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren mentioned with scattered locations and relations.
Patsy Hays of Somerville and three sons Jimmy Donald and Kenneth Hays survive along with parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hays of Athens and siblings Frank Harold and Fred Hays. Pallbearers named Jack Tanner Gordon Esslinger Rayford Hamilton William Kelly Billy Smith John Clowdus and Jim Heatherly. Honorary pallbearers include TVA Wheeler Basin employees and Department of Agriculture workers. Body to be taken to the residence Saturday at 4 p.m. north of Somerville on Cane Road. He was a World War II veteran and longtime conservationist.
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