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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1963
Page
2
The report notes prominent visible planets Mars in the west Saturn Jupiter and Venus rising positions. Sunset at 6:04 p.m. Sunrise 4:48 a.m. Moonrise 9:28 p.m. Tonight and tomorrow indicate moon phases with additional star events and late-night rises.
Morning river reading at Keller Memorial Bridge shows 21.43 feet, down 12 feet in 24 hours, sea level 555.73 feet. TVA lake stages listed include Pickwick 414.0, Guntersville 595.0, Whitesburg 556.6, Wilson 506.5, with 682.4 at another site. Temperatures climbed to 91 at 4 p.m. and dipped to 68 at 5 a.m. today, current 82. Forecast calls for sunny, warm today and Saturday, with tonight clear and warm. Winds southwest 10 to 20 mph, diminishing tonight. Highs near 90, lows around 66. Saturday high near 90.
Alabama forecast shows temperatures 4 to 8 degrees above normal with little change through early next week. Precipitation minimal with isolated afternoon thundershowers possible. highs 78 to 84 and lows 56 to 63 across regions.
A 16 year old, identified as Sam Morrow, was released on 1500 bond after being charged with assault with intent to murder a schoolmate Hollis Russell, 17. Russell received 51 stitches for stab wounds and the incident occurred as they walked from Morgan County Training School to Russell's home Wednesday afternoon.
Dens continued visit by Ruby Maples and family to Mrs. C. E. Maples in Decatur. Cubs from Hartselle toured Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and met staff, then explored the nature trail. Band ticket reminders, traffic accidents, building permits, and club meetings fill the day with local activity.
Mr and Mrs Horace Casteel 1208 1st St SE announce a son born Thursday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs Stanley Clem mons 1110 5th Ave SE announce a daughter born Thursday at Decatur General Hospital.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Harring of Hartselle will be Sunday at 1 30 p.m. from the First Baptist Church in Hartselle with burial at City Cemetery. Rev John Ewing officiating. Carl M Sykes Funeral Service handling arrangements. Survivors include husband Wesley Harring of Hartselle and three.
At the Rodeo Street Dance in Moulton residents enjoyed a night out while burglars struck McCarty's Department Store. About 25 to 30 dollars in cash and clothing were stolen. Police Chief Robert Frank May said three teenage boys are being held for investigation with a strong lead and a quick resolution expected.
Solon by Robert Granger notes Rep. Dorn of South Carolina discusses party leadership, race, and education in Clemson, arguing Constitution allows local handling, and cites textile imports as a key issue. He recalls his name origins tied to Bryan and World War I era policies.
The department denied any role in removing the signs and said it exists only for law enforcement. The letter noted Simpson had written to Lingo about the situation after the signs were taken down.
Hospital notices list several patients and dismissals including Mrs Jewel Puckett 2313 13th St SE Mrs Judy McDonald 1804 Eno Bivd Miss Deborah Hancock 1209 19th Ave SE Mrs Lola Keeman Danville Wayne Blizzard 1812 North St Baby Rhonda Nelms 1813 Locust St SE plus Rosy Warren Arley Cornel Jennings Waldermose Springs and E H Harville Danville.
A compilation of names and addresses appears, including Mrs. Stanley Clemmons Mrs. Allen W Dugger Ronnie Hood Robert Earls Mrs. Jerrell Oaks James Richey Mrs. Walter Rochelle Mrs. John Bolan Rex Montgomery Gary Blagburn Little Miss Paula Middlebrooks Master Patrick Frances Hynes Little Miss Martha Lynn Miller Master Gordon Streeter Jack Stumbo Mrs Bly O Maxwell Mrs H V Wallace Ollie Pettey Mrs H Kyle Taylor Master Ed Roy Harris Jr Mrs Edwin L Ingram and in ant daughter William David Lynne George Birdwell Hardy.
The Lawrence County Board of Education approves selling Hazlewood Elementary to Madison Mix Co. for 3100 with removal of buildings and ground leveling. It also funds a flag pole and lunchroom sink and deep freeze for Midway Elementary, orders five additional buses, adjusts dismissal to May 25, and accepts Alabama National Security insurance at 1.75 per pupil. A Hatton Booster Club delegation wins backing for bleachers for 2,000, plus a concession stand and public toilets at the stadium.
Lula Mae Harring of Hartselle is mourned by her daughter and a large extended family. Immediate survivors include one sister Mary Heady of Hartselle and two brothers Glenn Sharpley and S. Sharpley, both of Hartselle, along with ten nieces, eleven nephews, and numerous other relatives.
Civil rights tensions in Birmingham persisted as demonstrations dwindled after a two day lull. King said a framework for desegregation and job improvements had been agreed, while a biracial committee sought to finalize details. Dick Gregory was released on bond after a four day jail hold. The biracial steering group announced a new chairman and urged a permanent solution.
Cullman County 4 H Club holds its annual rally Saturday at the Cullman Armory starting at 9 30 a m The program features a 4 H talent show awards parade and contests in lamp building and dairy foods including boys and girls divisions.
Cattle and calves 100 head late sales good to mostly choice. Slaughter heifers 875 lb around 22.50, week sales. Slaughter steers steady, cows 50 lower, yearlings 721.00-722.00, commercial cows scarce 17.00, bulls 19.00-19.50. Dealers active late, good and choice 27.00-29.00. Hogs 50 steady, U.S. loads 210-235 lb 14.50, week’s high 15.00, lows 10.50-11.50.
The New York market finished up as lower priced issues led a late rally while higher priced stocks showed modest moves. Polaroid and IBM slipped about 3 points, Xerox rose over 3, and Pacific Petroleum surged after disposing of 45,000 shares. General Motors, Ford near flat, and several big names posted fractional losses or tiny gains amid generally higher volume.
Birmingham AP notes live supplies cleared just short of good ready to cook demand with premiums over quotations. Several plants curbing operations on.
Air Force Major Cooper will exercise with a bungee cord and eat dehydrated foods in long weightless periods. He will rest eight hours nightly from the ninth to the 15th orbit, with Australian ground alarms if he oversleeps. An inflatable balloon will test drag and distance judgment, the beacon and television camera may show viewers an astronaut in orbit.
Cullman police arrested individuals for disorderly conduct reckless driving and speeding. A second accident occurred at 8 38 am at 2nd Ave and 3rd St East involving a 1955 Plymouth driven by Wayman J Stapp and a 1963 Falcon station wagon driven by Henry J Smith. No injuries and property damage totaled 90 dollars.
Athens police arrested three individuals on Thursday for driving while intoxicated, running a red light, and driving with an improper or missing license tag.
Plainview hosts a preschool clinic on Wednesday at 9 30 am aimed at first graders planning to enter this fall at Plainview School.
Atlanta report notes market steady under strong demand with slight supply irregularities. Broilers and fryers priced at farm quotations from 13 to 14 cents. hens ample for fair to good demand, heavy types scarce with few reported sales, light types at farm 7.4 cents and at f o b plants too few to report.
Cattle and calves sold well at Nashville with 875 lb slaughter heifers at 22.50 and steers steady. cows down 50 cents, yearlings mainly 21.00 to 22.00. Hogs steady with U S 210-235 lb at 15.00 and high of 15.50, sows 11.00 to 12.00. Thomasville reports hog receipts with U S 1-2 barrows and gilts 190-230 lb at 15.00-15.50, other weights 13.75-14.50, prices up 1.00 to 1.25 from prior Friday.
Eggs in Birmingham show ample to excessive supply with mostly fair demand. Retailer prices valid up to 9 30 a m. include store door delivery and direct sales from nearby producers. Grade A 35 to 38 cents, mediums 29 to 32, small 26 to 29.
Funeral services for Mrs Dora Rhodes 91 of Hartselle will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Fairfield Church of Christ with Rev Emmett Byars officiating. Burial in Red Hill Cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing. Survivors include three daughters Mrs Percy Watson Hart selle Miss Bobbie Rhodes Hart selle and Mrs Harold Walling Hart selle 3 one son Prentice R Rhodes Fr Rucker Ala 17 grandchildren Nephews to be pallbearers.
Decatur High School senior Henry Harris Caddell won a top prize in the health awards division at the National Science Fair International in Albuquerque New Mexico. He received an American Veterinary Medical Association citation plaque and a free trip to the AVMA convention for Photoreactivation of Newcastle Disease Virus. Caddell, one of 400 entrants, will join five of ten tours and attend lectures by leading scientists including Seaborg Schriever Rickover and von Braun.
Seasonable heat brings out snakes with a local ad urging protection and offering Snake Stop by Paul C Davis on Moulton Street. Also multiple for sale items: spacious 3 bedroom brick home at 507 Betty St with FHA financing and shown by appointment. Siamese house cat and various trailers with prices and contact numbers. Spartan Mansion trailer at 2317 Spring Ave SW with financing option.
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