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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1972

Page

9

Lack Of Faith In Man Noted At Kiwanis Law Day

University of Alabama Law School Dean Thomas Christopher warned Kiwanis members that education can dull perception and listed three societal threats: waning faith in progress, imbalance between destructive and creative criticism, and a blame culture. He urged a balanced educated citizenry and adherence to the rule of law in both good and bad times. The talk occurred during Law Day at the Decatur Inn.

Linda Parham Thomas Christopher University of Alabama Law School Kiwanians Christopher Christoper Dean Christopher Decatur Inn University of Alabama School of Law Kiwanis Joe Calvin Decatur

Weather and river data for Decatur area with forecasts

Reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning shows 21.69 feet river level and sea level reading 555.99. High 70 today, 47 this morning. today near 75, tonight mid 50s. Saturday near 80 with 20 percent rain chance. Extended outlook through Tuesday calls for/showers or thundershowers mainly north, cooler Tuesday with highs mid to upper 80s Sunday and Monday, low 60s Tuesday.

Decatur and Vicinity Keller Memorial Bridge

Daily Records Athens Limestone Adm Mrs McCormick and Others

The Athens Limestone daily record lists admissions from multiple towns including Athens Moulton and Cullman with names such as Mrs Beatrice Sutton Mrs Evelyn Johnson Mr Hope and Cecil Hamby. Dismissals include Dan L Brannon Martin Gardener and Mrs Juanita Leeth among others. Births note a son for Mr and Mrs Wendell L Moore in Athens Limestone. Decatur Fire Department and AAA Ambulance Service logged regional calls and transports.

Charles Nicholson Moulton Beatrice Sutton Hope Calvin Nolen Frank Myers Danville Evelyn Johnson Fannie Montgomery James Jones Decatur Anthony Terry Carl Tyler Karen Flann Ruby Adair Ten Carrie Lang Courtland Donald Hardiman Virgil Lanier Hillsboro Vickie Montgomery Gregory Cook Hope Lois Lets Dan L. Brannon Cullman Annette Hanceville Franklin K. Brownman Martin Gardener Juanita Leeth Hanceville Elizabeth C. McMickens Rushie D. Monk Vinemont J. Nix Ch Parker William L. Ray Spring Garden Annie R. Russell Sarah L. Schiedt Sherboune, Hanceville Mery Cartons Still Wendell L. Moore Athens Limestone Wayne Dingler Culenen Hospital Larry Penn Cullman Hospital

Taller washer and dryer with permanent press care features

The new taller washer and higher dryer combine convenience with permanent press cycles. Each unit includes storage drawers under the appliance and specialized drawers for hangings and care booklets. The washer features a load weighing mechanism, soak cycle, lint filter, interior light, and a safety locking door, while the dryer offers a pullout rod to hang garments directly from the heat.

Medical transports to area hospitals listed

Times and locations show Raymond Roy moved from Tennessee Valley Rest Home to Courtland Hospital at 3 38 p m. F W Briscoe moved from home to Decatur General Hospital at 10 45 p m.

AAA Leman Whitworth Tennessee Vaile Courtland Hospital Viola Smith Cherry St Decatur General Hospital Sherry Nichols Rebecca Carr Alabama M. Hudson 9Th Ave John Chenault Clyde Thompson Medical Park Raymond Roy Tennessee Valley Rest Home F. W. Briscoe

Hartselle Ambulance runs report for Thursday

Ambulance calls logged show Sally Pritchett moved from Eva home to Hartselle. Benny D. Riddie transported from East Main Street to Hartselie Hospital. G. W. Puckett also moved from East Main Street to Hartselie Hospital.

Sally Pritchett Hartsell Gratiat Benny D. Riddie East Main St Hartselle Hospital G. W. Puckett Hartselie Hospital

Stars Bring November Children to Alabama Premiere

Sean MacGregor writer star of the film November Children promotes youth participation in change while in Decatur for interviews and a local premiere. Gayle Hemingway discusses filming duration and the sheriff’s daughter role as audiences learn of a small town taken over by young people leading to a tragic finale.

Decater Jim Duncan Alabama Sean MacGregor Decatur Sean MacGregor Princess Theater Gayle Hemingway California Miss Hemingway Rome Chattanooga Tennessee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Law Day McCormick James Hill Linday Scrapers Hodges Jean Brock Jill Birch Marshalle Frank Sadier Madison Cecil Hamby Cullman Admissions Opal O. Bailey Charlies B. Calvert Crane Hill Lula F. Crawford Mary Dean Lela Ruth Dingler Dorothy Hassell Holly Pond Iva Nelli Hudson Idella C. Kilgo Bremen John J. Kilgo Ethel Lay Debbie Penn Fannie T. Pesnell Lila R. Price Pencie Raney Summerville Melba Jean Bucks P M. Self Byron M. Walker Richard J. Welch Shelia D. Watwood Barbara Ann Young Falkvile Decatur Fire Department Decatur Fire Alabama 20 Interstate 65 Hartselle Thur.y Gary Withite Murphy P. Briggs & Stratton Quaker’ Super Blend Quaker State Quart “Gulf Lite Polaroid “Big Shot Polacolor Film Pack Kodacolor Big Boy Caladiums G. C. Murphy CO
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