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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1964
Page
2
Weather forecast sunny and warm for today and Tuesday with highs near 84 and a low around 59. River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning measured 21.8 feet, up 0.08 feet in 24 hours, sea level 556.16 feet. Gas Department records show a Sunday high of 84, low 60, and 10 30 this morning 76.
LBJ opened the Kennedy Round at a General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade session, signaling a two year effort by 75 nations. He urged united purpose for broad tariff cuts, with hard bargaining not starting before Sept 10 and with Herter’s delegation authorized to push for across the board 50 percent cuts.
The debate centers on whether a neighborhood school is inherently segregated and if busing is needed. Earl Eir and 30 year old Stanley Branche push for the school board to act immediately, but Branche says he will not advocate busing and calls for dialogue without concessions and no immediate changes.
Scottsboro politician Bob Jones, launching a final 18 year campaign push, calls for strong voter turnout tomorrow in the eighth district. He cites Tennessee Valley support, his public works influence, and a focus on district interests while avoiding other campaigns.
Noel D. Dyar 84 of Courtland died Sunday at home of his daughter after a long illness. Funeral at Smyrna Baptist Church Sunday afternoon with Rev. Coffey. burial in adjoining cemetery, Elliott directing. Survived by widow four sons five daughters two brothers 41 grandchildren 32 great grandchildren active pallbearers grandsons. native of Hartwell Georgia moved to Lawrence County 1903 retired farmer Smyrna Baptist Church member 45 years.
About 175 Alabama Chamber of Commerce executives and families will tour the new Decatur Chamber building during the state convention here June 5 and 6. A guided tour is set for June 5 between 4 PM and 5 PM with refreshments by the Women’s Chamber of Commerce. A public viewing of the 6th Ave building will be held on July 5.
The Moulton City Council will discuss downtown street improvements tonight. Clyde Mabry of Mabry Engineering Co. will present plans to curb and gutter at least two streets, with resurfacing on all. Streets to be improved include Lawrence St east and west, College St southwest end, and Main St north.
Mr and Mrs J E Ledlow welcomed a girl Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Steve McDonald of Hartselle welcomed a girl Sunday at Italy’s crime rate rose by about 6 percent last year.
Hospital records show multiple admissions and discharges across several towns. Names include William Nix Decatur Mrs J E Ledlow Harvest Baby Phillip Clark Hart selle and many others with addresses in Decatur Trinity Hartselle Somerville and Athens.
A compiled roster lists residents by surname and given names across Cullman, Hanceville, Arkadelphia, Vinemont, Falkville, and Garden City. Notable entries include Johnny Ralph Harbi son, Virgil Waters, Mary Jane Cummings, Shari Lynn Knight, Irene Hill, Peggy Gunn, Jeffrey Doyle Goodwin, Olin Carlisle, Linda Frye, Hazel Hafer, William Harper, Opal Holland, Thomas Virgil Lawrence, Vedder Dale McIntosh, Bonnie Moore, Elsie Oden, and Susan Dawn Aen among others in various boxes and towns.
Names and addresses listed include W. E. McCluskey Decatur. Mrs. Van Cole 324 Wilson Street. Mrs. Alfred Askenburg Sumlerville. Baby Douglas Townsend West Court Apt. Raymond Taylor 707 6th Ave. Joe Marsh Madison. No actions or dates indicated.
Athens Police arrested a 16 year old girl for operating a dance hall on North Jefferson. Police Chief John Sandlin said officers raided the venue last night and found the hall was being operated in an unlawful manner.
At least two people were hospitalized after two separate crashes in Cullman County. A 1959 Chevrolet half-ton pickup flipped on Interstate 65 near the Mulberry River Bridge injuring its driver Kenneth Nichols and a passenger Ronnie Barlow who were taken to Cullman Hospital then Birmingham hospitals. An 1964 International tractor trailer overturned near Mooresville, driver James Saindon unhurt with about eight thousand dollars damage. No injuries in other collisions near Courtland and Moulton, with minor damages reported for two pickups.
Falkville officer ambushed as suspect Billy Don Franklin Boulden 18 faces robbery and assault charges. A 15 year old mother alleged forced entry to a car at gunpoint and disrobing, with grand jury session scheduled Thursday and trial set for May 27 if indicted.
The Tennessee Valley Girl Scout Association for Limestone and Morgan counties elected Mrs. James Martin of Hartselle as chairman, replacing Mrs. H. B. Norwood who had led the group for three years. The meeting featured talks by Mrs. Clara Smith of the Girl Scout Equipment Agency and district adviser Mrs. Melvin Deming on camps, plus a Morgan County United Fund representative. A program on scouting levels was presented.
Wallace bile faces Mobile City Commissioners Charles Trimmier and Senator John Tyson while Senator George Hawkins and William Rayburn seek the 5th district seat vacated by Albert Rains. Andrews and Seldon are unopposed in the 3rd and 6th districts, runoff June 2. Other contests include Crommelin vs Grant in the 2nd district and Archer vs Jones in the 8th, Vann vs Huddleston in the 9th, plus Democratic nominations for PSC president and circuit judges.
Tuesday timetable lists stops Tanner School 9 00 10 00 Wheeler Masseys Store 10 15 10 45 Reid School 11 00 11 30 Reid Hogan s Store 11 45 1 00 Ripley Tarner s Store 1 50 2 15 Blackburn Clem s Store 2 30 3 00 Tanner Swanner s 3 10 3 30
Cotton prices inch middling 34.00 with Decatur Loan 33.57. Cottonseed 45 per ton. Milk Grade A 6.55 per hundred, manufactured milk 3.20. Wood 65 45 35. Pulpwood 13.50 per cord. Grains corn No 2 yellow shelled 1.34, ear 1.11, white ear 1.07, white shelled 1.32, oats 0.70. Soybeans 2.50. Cattle and calves 850, slaughter steers 25 50, heifers 16.50-18.75, cows 50 and down, bulls 18.50-19.25, feeders 19.50-23.50, weaners 26-29. Sheep 150 with no early sales.
The market finished up with about 5.6 million shares traded. Chrysler GM International Harvester Eastman Kodak Du Pont Liggett Myers Reynolds Tobacco led gains while Sears Roebuck IBM Polaroid Pan American lagged. Northwest Airlines jumped over 6 points as Curtis Publishing traded actively.
Graduation honors headlined by Hansford E. Smith who will receive a theology diploma at Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth on May 15. Community events include a Saturday Club luncheon at Mrs. J. R. Hunter’s home and a Retired Persons meeting at Ninth Street Methodist Church. Police report fence damage, a two car collision on 11th Street SE, and a list of city court charges. Boys Club official to attend national convention in Washington, D.C., and John C. Cole joining Indiana University executive program.
Athens Limestone County Sheriff M W Buddy Evans said the old McCelroy Home north of town was broken into Saturday. Several clothing items and a radio were reported stolen. The side door was forced and a half plate window broken.
Consumer debt appears to have topped six point five billion dollars across sectors, signaling rising burdens for households and the broader economy. Analysts note growth driven by credit cards loans and mortgages, with lingering uncertainty about inflation and policy responses.
James Everett Reynolds 50 owner of Bankhead Forest Industries died at home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Sheriff Raymond Cole said Reynolds, in ill health, placed a shotgun to his head and pulled the trigger. He had moved from Albany to Grayson to join Clancy Lumber, later buying the operation. Survived by widow Anita Champion Reynolds and children, funeral Wednesday at St. Johns Episcopal Church Albany with interment at Crown Hill Cemetery. Memorials to charities.
Multiple short classifieds include boat for sale and trade, furnishe d apartments, store equipment for sale, job and lay out work, house for sale, and yard services. Notable items feature 14 foot boats with motors, 4 room downstairs apartments, and a Garden Center grass sale with price. Telephone contacts mainly begin with 353 or 355.
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