River readings and temperatures for Decatur Tennessee area
Morning river stage on the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge was 21.70 feet, up 1.13 feet in 24 hours, with sea level 556.00 feet. Readings across nearby stations and towns are listed. Yesterday’s high reached 86 degrees, low 56, current 75. Forecast calls for mostly sunny warm weather with tonight and Wednesday turning partly cloudy, windy and warm. south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts. High today about 84, low tonight 59, high Wednesday 82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
Burg
Wheeler
Wilson
Chickamauna
Pickwick
Federal agents destroy two 2000 gallon stills near Lawrence County
ATU agents raided a Lawrence County site Monday and razed two 2,000 gallon stills loaded with live mash. A jail spokesman confirmed the destruction southwest of the county seat. The report notes the two stills were found together near the lawrence county location.
Local Births Report From Area Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Waynon Motes announce a daughter born Monday at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital. Other families include Murry and wife at Black-Chandler Hospital. Buford Ray Miller and Athens Limestone Hospital. Jimmy Sloss and Athens Limestone Hospital. James Miller and Athens Limestone Hospital. Wayne Raney and Athens Limestone Hospital. Luther Johnson Jr and Athens Limestone Hospital. Raymond W Parker and Cullman Hospital. Johnny Mack Sears and Cullman Hospital. Sherman H Landers Town Creek 1 at Lawrence County hospital. Daniel Cracker 1906 Enolam Blvd at Decatur General. Harold Mashburn Decatur 1 at Decatur General. Samuel Vines Town Creek 3 at Decatur General Hospital. Jimmy Cantrell 1022 Grant St Apt 4 at Decatur General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford Ray Miller
Athens
Athens Limestone Hospital
Jimmy Sloss
James Milleron
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Wayne Raney
Luther Johnson Jr
Raymond W. Parker
Cullman
Cullman Hospital
Johnny Mack Sears
Sherman H. Landers
Town Creek
Lawrence County Hospital
Daniel Cracker
Enolam Blvd
Decatur General Hospital
Harold Mashburn
Decatur
Samuel Vines
Jimmy Cantrell
Grant St
Apt
Market roundup of insurance and banking securities rates
The summary lists several securities with varying figures including National Life 4 percent, First Natl Bank of Decatur 90, Alabama Life policies with par values, Life of Alabama 13 percent, and Southern United Life at 11 percent. The lines suggest a cross section of insurance and financial issue yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeene
National Life
Feed. Corp. of America
First Natl. Bank of Decatur
Alabama
Life of
Southern United Life Ins
Hospital Dismissals List Names And Addresses
The record lists multiple hospital dismissals including Mrs Marilyn Miller Ardmore Mrs Charles Bankston 2207 St Mrs Quentin Hendrix Somerville Miss Charlott McDonald 2210 Danville Rd Mrs Floyd West 1722 Creigh ston and others. Also notes dismissed patients Mildred Sentell Hartsville Cari Morgan Hillsboro Samuel Morgan 407 11th Ave Sw Mildred Counts 817 3rd Ave Se Thomas Woodruff 924 6th Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Miller
Ardmore
Tommy Allen
Corrinel Ave
C. T. Ross
4Th Ave
Charles Bankston
Quentin Hendrix
Somerville
Charlott McDonald
I Danville Rd
Floyd West
Creighston Ave
Mildred Sentell
Hartselle Cari Morgan
Hillsboro
Samuel Morgan
11Th Ave
Mildred Counts
3Rd Ave
Thomas Woodruff
6Th Ave
Local Residents Listed in Memorial Page Directory
A compilation of names and addresses appears with multiple residents listed across streets including Austinville, U S 31 S, Grant Street, Walnut Street, Buena Vista Drive, Wilson Street and more. The column notes dozens of individuals and households such as Mrs. Sims James Putman Murphy and others in various neighborhoods.
Cattle Hog and Sheep Market Report Across Classes
Cattle receipts 250 head with 150 calves, prices mixed. Slaughter steers 21.00-22.00, heifers 17.80-19.00, cows 13.50-17.75, 300-600 lb heifers 16.00-19.00, dealers steady to easy, top 24.00-27.00. Hogs 500 head, 25-50 higher, U S 1-3 190-250 lb barrows 18.50-19.00, sows steady. Sheep 50 head, crops steady, good to choice 90-110 lb wooled lambs 22.00-35.00. No early spring lamb sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Stocks Snapshots From New York Markets
Midday trading reports list numerous equities with varied moves A P notes percentage changes across sectors including steel tobacco oil and consumer goods firms Names such as Coca Cola Procter & Gamble Ford General Electric Texaco and Standard Oil appear with price shifts and percentage gains or losses among many listed stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Allis
Kaiser 2
Air L
KVP
Suth
Low
Nash
Martin M
Ch&s Babcock W
Minn
Mont Ward
Beth Steel
Nat Distill
Calum & H
Phill Pet
Market Trends Show Slower Demand Across Sectors
Market activity remains sluggish with prices trending down in several segments. Analysts note weaker consumer demand and cautious buy orders as traders reassess inventories and forward positions.
Stevenson defends U S action as Dominican Republic crisis rages
Adlai Stevenson faces sharp criticism from Soviet Ambassador Fedorenko and Cuban Delegate Ta bio over U S forces in the Dominican Republic. He vows to answer attacks in detail later as diplomats expect the UN Security Council to defer to the OAS. The session features heated exchanges and strong rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Nikolai T. Fedorenko
Fernando Alvarez Tabio
U.S
Dominican Republic
Western Hemisphere
Organization of American States
Fedorenko
Alvarez
United States
Congress elects el mano in tense Monday vote
The congress backed el mano 9 to 7 amid a fragile truce as fighting around the capital subsides. The OAS peace committee in Santo Domingo press reports of progress after talks with rebel leaders Caamano Deno and Wessin y Wessin. U.S. Marines and paratroopers hold rebel-held zones to secure a corridor for a safety zone, with casualties including one Marine killed and several wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
62Nd Airborne Division
Organization of American State
Elias Wessin Y Wessin
U. S
Puerto Rico
Army
U.S. Defense Department
Roundtable and meeting notices for local groups
Local clubs and organizations schedule meetings and events. Cub and Boy Scout roundtable set for Thursday at 7 25 p m at Central Baptist Church annex. Jaycees meet at 7 p m today in Priceville High School cafeteria. Massey School Danville 1 holds first grade pre registration Friday 8 a m to 3 p m. Decatur police report two traffic accidents with minor injuries. building permits issued for multiple residences and commercial structures. University of Alabama in Huntsville offers a space flight dynamics short course May 17 to June 18. a Diggerettes Garden Club benefit card party Friday to support Hands program. new steeple at South Side Baptist Church to be raised Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Church
University of Alabama In
Huntsville
Diggerettes Garden Club
Pet Dairy
Rhea Greenwell
House OKs two week recess amid pay debate
The House approved a two week recess with opposition over whether pay should be offered during the break. Governor Wallace did not address lawmakers today, with his press secretary noting a likely speech after recess if invited. Final general fund budget figures were not yet available, delaying remarks as reapportionment and redistricting bills were set to take priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wallace
Bill Jones
Wallace
Jones
Automobiles Remain Britain’s Leading Annual Export
Automobiles again topped Britain's export list last year, maintaining their status as the nation's largest single export category. Strong demand supported by manufacturing output and international sales kept cars at the forefront of trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Dr Calix resigns from District 1 Sanatorium after long service
A letter details Dr Calix’s resignation from District 1 Sanatorium citing heavy workloads due to lack of a full-time assistant physician and rising patient ages. It notes nurses leaving for better pay, the growing care needs of patients aged 50 to 60, and rising living costs. The board commends his service and leadership though expresses regret at his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calix
District No. 1 Hospital
K. W. Grimley
The
Alabama TB Association
J W. H. Y. Smith
State Bureau of Preventable Diseases
Robert K. Oliver
Medcal
Hale Memorial Tuberculosis Hospital
Jewell Archer
Florence
District No. 1 Sanatorium
Board of Trustees
Archer
Smith
Two Arrested On VPL Charges In Morgan County
Morgan County sheriff deputies arrested two persons early today for violation of the prohibition law. Sheriff Thornton Fleming said investigations led to searches of their houses where a combined total of 10% gallons of liquor were found. Chief Deputy Pat Patterson reported the arrests and ongoing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Thornton Fleming
Pat Patterson
Rigel Builds Three-Unit Apartment in Decatur
H A Rigel owner and developer reports a new three unit brick veneered apartment building rising at 2009 Morgan Ave SW Decatur with five room units to be rented at 75 dollars monthly. The one story structure costs about 18000 dollars and will be ready for August rental. Each unit offers two bedrooms living room dining room kitchen and porches. The project aims to ease a reported shortage of middle rental property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suthwest Decatur
H. A. Rigel
Rigel
Morgan Ave
Decatur
Trial opens as Liuzzo slaying case unfolds in Alabama
Testimony resumes on day two with Klansmen Wilkins Thomas and Eaton in court. Prosecution promises proof of guilt while defense questions the evidence. Key witness Leroy Moton, the Detroit widow Viola Liuzzo’s driver, is highlighted alongside Gary Rowe Jr. and other Klansmen as the case proceeds in Lowndes County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Selma
Eugene Thomas
William C.eaton
Matt H. Murphy Jr
Arthur E. Gamble Jr
Statemerit
Wilkins
Murphy
Leroy Moton
Liuzzo
U.S. 80
Viola Liuzzo
Detroit
Mich
Teamsters Union
Moton
Alabama
FBI
Gary Thomas Rowe Jr
Birmingham
Interagency Battle Over Interstate Link Delays Route To Refuse
Officials from the Bureau of Roads Interior Department and related agencies clash over a proposed interstate link from Lacon to Athens through a wildlife refuge. Interior favors an alternate route at higher cost while a final decision remains pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedy
Bureau of Roads
Bureau
Johnson
Department of Interior
Interior Department
Walter Gresh
Department
Bureau of Sports Fisheries
Atlanta
Gresh
Secretary of Interior
Alabama State Highway Department
State Department
Lacon
Athens
Wildlife Refuge
Washington
Athens Limestone Chamber Names New Officers and Directors
Athens chamber of commerce announced its new officers and directors for the Athens Limestone County chapter. Frank Simmons is president with Cecil Christopher as first vice president and Johnny Richardson as second vice president. Allen Beasley Tommy Beasley Alfred Londen Mack Maples Jack McFarland Tommy Osborne and Tommy Woodruff will serve as directors. The annual banquet at Athens High School cafeteria will install them with Aubrey Wagner of the Tennessee Valley Authority as guest speaker. Immediate past president Leonard Moyers and former directors M. E. Berlin Melvin Clem Dr. Stanley Hand Dr. Virgil McCain Batson Miller Mays Montgomery David Sims and Dick Rodgers remain in or as continuing roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce
Ed Sandlin
Frank Simmons
Cecil Christopher
Johnny Richardson
Robert Allen
Allen Beasley
Jimmy Beasley
Alfred Londen
Mack Maples
Jack McFarland
Tommy Osborne
Tommy Woodruff
Athens High School
Aubrey Wagner
The
Tennessee Valley Authority
M. E. Berlin
Melvin Clem
Stanley Hand
Virgil McCain
Batson Miller
Mays Montgomery
David Sims
Dick Rodgers
Leonard Moyers
Immedi
FBI probes Cullman Jackson robbery killing in Mississippi
FBI agent Everett J. Ingram in charge of the Birmingham office reported a Birmingham man Charles Lazera, 30, was killed in the Jackson robbery. Jimmy Morrison of Maplese, Alabama, was wounded. The FBI said seventy thousand dollars taken from the robbery was found on Lazera's body. Sheriff Waldrop said Nicastro was arrested at his home and gave no trouble, noting they had him well covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astro
Jackson
Miss
FBI
Everett J. Ingram
Birmingham
Charles Lazera
Jimmy Morrison
Maplese
Ala
Waldrop
Nicastro
Shaving mug of 1706 sells for 680 pounds at Sotheby's
A large Lam beth pottery shaving mug dated 1706 sold at Sotheby's for 680 pounds. The piece shows a surgeon barber about to lead his horse into a stable and reflects the era when barbers performed minor surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
For Rent and Wanted Classified Notices Snapshot
Several classified items appear including rental offerings for two 10 by 50 foot house trailers with seven bedrooms at 125 dollars monthly, furnished apartments on Sherman Street at 100 dollars monthly, and a small three room house with utilities. Also listed are job openings for a first class diesel mechanic and a night man at local service stations. A found pig is to be claimed, and a registered collie male is sought for service.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waynon Motes
8Th Ave
Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital
Murry
Black-Chandler Hospital
Decatur General
William M. Sims
Austinville
Carlos Murphy, Jr
James F. Putman
Moulton
Jean Hardin
Sheridan Apt
Jimmy B. Cantrell
James Stovall
Walnut St
David Roberts
Madison
Maurice J. Gautreau
Wilson St
William Marshal Jr
Kim Taylor
Patrick Watts
Calumet Ave
William Briscoe
9Th Am
Rebecca “Sanders
17Th Ave
Berbert Wiggins
Woodmont Dr
Will Houston
W. Church ’'St
Prentice Scruggs
Gilbert Edwards
Harrison
Maude Monk
Carridale St
Katherine Wood
Canal St
Jo Harrison
Pee Lewis
Sherwood
Roy Hendix
Phillips
Etha Eee
A Meee
5Th Ave
Decatur Markets
Ress
Somalia
Adlai
Congress
el Mano
Mexico
Chile
Ecuador
Uruguay
Ellsworth Bunker
Jaycees
Priceville, High School
Massey School
Danville 1
Somerville, Rd
Edna E. Henson
Jackson St
Dave Stover
13Th ‘St
Summerlane SE
Patricia H. Waller
College St
Bitty D. Sackwell
Clearview St
B.l.compton
Herbert—Turner
Floyd R. Stovall
Beard St
Tra Higeinbotham
Move House
Keller Watson
Collere St
Decstur Sign Co
J. M. Throneberry
Tower St
Kenneth R. Hammon
Oscar R. Glass
Danville Rd
City Hall Auditorium
Southside Baptist Church
Diarte
Tulane University
Dr. Calix
District 1
McGehee
Burgess
Lowndesboro
Rowe
Lawnees
T. Worth Thagard
Arthur Means
Chamber
Fur
Sherman St
Pat Ae
Westinghouse
T.V
Decatur Transfer & Mapas
Hwy
Hugh F. Penn
Hartselle
Investment ‘Services
Conny
Clinton Avenue
Oz Ah
Kncoowad
Orr
EA Ween
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!