Local births and medical testimony on social security
Several birth notices from Courtland Hartselle Decatur Cullman Hillsboro and Cullman Hospitals report newborn sons and a daughter. In Congress, Dr Chenault of the Alabama Medical Association opposes proposed social security health care funding as unfairly taxing working families and harming elderly coverage. He cites Alabama demographics and incomes and traveled with Dr Burleson and Dr Gray to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chenault
State Medical Association
Board of Censors
Alabama Grou
Alabama
Washington
Paul Burleson
Birmingham
Hugh Gray
Anniston
Hospitals Admit and Dismissals List Includes Names
Admission notes show Ike Alred Decatur L K Rakley 2023 Bell Ave Mrs A D Norris 1410 10th Ave SE Mrs Hubert Young Hartselle Mrs Rayburn Freeman Deca Mrs Roger Lowery Hartselle Mrs Grace Owens 1214 4th Ard Marlon G Miller Ard Dismissals include Miss Betty Allen 2211 Springs Ave and others in the same file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Norris
10Th Ave
Hubert Young
Hartselle
Rayburn Freeman
Roger Lowery
Grace Owens
4Th Ave
Marlon G. Miller
Betty Allen
Springs Ave
Morgan County plans federal aid committee setup
The Huntsville model triggers incorporation of a new private non profit to study Morgan County poverty and plan use of federal act funds. A 15 member steering group forms from Roberts efforts, with a 100 citizen advisory panel. Decatur Board of Education seeks a 34992 grant for preschool readiness program this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville-Madison County
Roberts
Central Committee
Board of Revenue and Control
Decatur Board of Education
Morgan County
Alabama
Weather and river readings for Decatur area May 12
Decatur Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 21.75 feet up .09 in 24 hours. TVA lake stages listed, high yesterday 87 degrees, low 61 this morning. Forecast partly cloudy with shower chances 30 percent today, 20 percent Wednesday. Winds light southerly then northwesterly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
TVA
Guntersville
Whitesburg
Wheeler
Wilson
Chickamauga
Pickwick
Arkansas businessmen tour Muscle Shoals to Tulsa water plan
A group of Arkansas businessmen will tour Muscle Shoals and Decatur to view a proposed navigable waterway from the Mississippi River to Tulsa Oklahoma. They will join Chamber of Commerce events, a Tennessee River trip, and meals aboard a barge with Decatur officials. The Decatur hosts will pay none of the visit costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Tulsa
Oklo
Tennessee River
Muscle Shoals
Chamber of Commerce
Turtle Point Country Club
Decatur
Pavilion Inn
Decatur Chamber of Commerce and Board of Realtors
Arkansas
Alabama unemployment fund grows by over 25 million in two years
The state's unemployment compensation fund for paying benefit claims has increased by more than 25 million dollars over the past two years, signaling a bolstered reserve. Officials note the rise reflects improved finances and cautious management of benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Over The Counter Securities Quotation Notice
Local securities quotations compiled by the NASD at about 10 am today show inter dealer bid and asked prices. Bids reflect inter dealer prices and exclude retail markdowns or commissions. Bank of Decatur shows a NASD repro price of 90 from today with inter dealer prices to the day. Net figures exclude retail markup and commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NASD
Bank of Decatur
Decatur General Obituaries and Social Notices
A list of local residents including Mrs. Thomas Blackwell Mrs. William Jones Mrs. Richard Bartlett Mrs. Lawrence Goddard Mrs. Jimmy Abernathy Mrs. William Enloe Jessie Russell Mrs. J B Owens John Anderson George Johnson and others with addresses in Decatur Athens Hillsboro Somerville Moulton Falkville Arab Vinemont and nearby areas appears as a social register or notices column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur General Admissions
Thomas Blackwell
8Th Ave
William Jones
Westmead St
Richard Bartlett
Decatur
Lawrence Goddard
5Th Ave
Jimmy Abernathy
Athens
William Enloe
Jessie Russell
J. B. Owens
Hillsboro
John Anderson
Somerville
George Johnson
Bob White
David Grider
Roy Shedd
Arab
John Walters
Vinemont
Robert Henry
13Th Ave
John Garrison Jr
6Th Ave
James English Jr
Raymond St
First Red seizure of Song Be province shocks Saigon defenses
U S forces report heavy Viet Cong gains in Song Be with the town seized and house to house fighting. Twenty Vietnamese soldiers die and 50 are wounded as helicopters struggle to land amid heavy antiaircraft fire and cannon volleys. Captains Blackwell Woodruff Carruthers suffer hits and injuries as two Americans and about 50 Vietnamese die in Hau Nghia Province battles nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Saigon
U.S. Army
Song Be
Kenneth Blackwell
Newaygo
Mich
Blackwell
Robert Woodruff
Pomona
Calif
Woodruff
Don Carruthers
Palo Alto
Presi
Market report showing farm commodity prices and livestock bids
Cotton prices steady to firm with middling at 30.40 and seed at 40 per ton. Milk Grade A at 6.55 per hundred and manufactured milk at 3.20 per hundred. Wood and pulpwood values listed. Corn, yellow and white varieties ranged from 1.07 to 1.46 per bushel. Cattle supply around 200 with steers at 22.05 and calves and bulls noted. Hogs, sows and lambs with mixed activity and prices given. Sheep about 100 head with spring lambs steady. mixed choice at 28.00 for 95-105 lb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Bank Robbery Suspect Fled After Morning Heist
FBI and local police swept Tri Cities areas after a bank robbery at 9 45 a m. A robber wearing a wig and mask waved a pistol and fled with cash in a sack. Two women tellers and the manager were ordered to the floor. Accomplices, including two women, were later linked to a second car. The getaway vehicle was found near a supermarket. Police and FBI continued to pursue leads with no total confirmation on accomplices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford Garner
Garner
Tri-Cities
Muscle Shoals
Winston County
Memphis
FBI
Birmingham
Irbin Bruniga
Horace Willis
State National
Eastlake
Senate filibuster stalls on school desegregation delay
The Senate staged a four day filibuster over a resolution urging Alabama school boards to withhold federal desegregation compliance until court challenges are resolved. House approval and a 10 day holiday follow, with two more measures potentially sparking debate, including potential run for governor Wallace seeking U S Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Senate
House
Wallace
U. S. Senate
John Sparkman
Senate fears Kennedy amendment blocks voting rights bill
Senate leaders and Southern senators clash over debate limits as they maneuver toward passage of the voting rights measure. Ellender says they will block overall time limits but may tolerate limits on individual amendments as needed. Mansfield and Dirksen signal potential limited debate if strict on amendments. House Speaker McCormack says action depends on Senate move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Allen J. Ellender
D-La
Ellender
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Everett—M. Dirksen
Illinois
Senate
Mansfield
Dirksen
House
John W. McCormack
D-Mass
McCormack
White House
Johnson
Martin Luther King Jr
Selma
Ala
Escatur's Glimpse About Your Community
A brief look at local happenings highlights community groups, events, and civic notes. Readers are invited to join neighborhood projects, attend meetings, and support local initiatives shaping the town.
City recorder lists traffic cases and local notes
The city recorder docket shows 20 speeding and 11 disorderly conduct cases along with several for no license and intoxication. The Decatur Fire Department reported no fires Monday. The Austin High chorus opens a spring concert at 8 p.m. Admission is 50 cents and 1 dollar. Baby John Thomas McDowra, 21 months, of 813 4th Ave SE, is a patient at Black Chandler Hospital in Hartselle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder
Decatur Fire Department
Austin High School
John Thomas McDowra
J. A. McDowra
4Th Ave
Black Chandler Hospital
Hartselle
Morgan County School Plan Expands Freedom of Choice
The 1965 66 plan sets May 12 to 28 for reg istration with parents choosing for their children. Overcrowding rules favor proximity and allow transfers from former Negro or white schools. First graders may register May 12 to 28. transfers August 23 to 27 receive May registration priority. Bus routes and staffing will be desegregated and non discriminatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recker
Morgan County
Morgan County Teacher's Planning Committee
Morgan County Teacher Welfare Committee
Morgan County Institute
Mansfield
Allen J. Ellender
D-La
Kennedy
South
Deaths V. B. Scott in Cullman
V. B. Scott, 39, of Cullman 2, died Saturday in Cullman Hospital. Services were at Center Grove Church at 2 p.m. Burial followed in the adjacent cemetery. Moss directed. Survivors listed: widow Mrs. V. B. Scott, three sons Johnny Roger and Michael Scott all of Cullman 2, mother Mrs. Lonnie Scott, two sisters Mrs. Roy Barnett and Mrs. Lena Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
V. B. Scott
Cullman Hospital
Center Grove Church
Moss
Johnny
Roger
Michael Scott
Cullman 2
Lonnie Scott
Roy Barnett
Lena Thompson
Major Patton Drake dies at 89 in Vinemont
Major Patton Drake 89 of Vinemont died in a Birmingham hospital Sunday. Funeral services were conducted today at 11 a.m. at Flint Creek Church with Moss directing. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Surviving are three daughters Mrs Lilly Rutherford Mrs Curtis Little and Mrs Ruth Latham one son Tommy Drake one brother Johnny Drake 14 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
Patton Drake
Vinemont
Birmingham
Flint Creek
Moss
Lilly Rutherford
Curtis Little
Ruth Latham
Tommy Drake
Johnny Drake
Tanner-Mrs Nellie Lou Callahan Dies at 58
Nellie Lou Callahan 58 died today at 4 50 a m at Athens Limestone Hospital. Services Wednesday 2 p m at Madison Street Baptist Church with Rev E E Mathews and Rev Elgie Jones officiating. Burial at Athens Roselawn Cemetery. Survivors include Willie L Callahan widow daughter Bertha MacKay and two sons Clyde Callahan Tanner James Callahan Decatur eight grandchildren one great grandchild two brothers and two sisters. Pallbearers are nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Nellie Louise Callahan
Athens Limestone Hospital
Madison Street Baptist Church
E. E. Mathews
Elgie Jones
Athens Roselawn
McConnell Funeral Home
Willie L. Callahan
Bertha MacKay
Athens
Clyde IL. Callahan
James A. Callahan
Decatur
Charlie Powe
Arthur Powe Jr
Mae—_Montgomery
Belle Mina
Funeral services for Leon Stanford in Athens
Funeral services for Leon Stanford 27 died Sunday morning from a drawing accident were held at Pettusville Church of Christ with Bobby Robinson officiating. Burial followed at Pettusville Cemetery. Survivors include his mother Pearl Stanford Athens five two brothers Marvin Stanford Athens five and Bobby Stanford Athens two sisters Mrs Ann Griffin Athens and Mrs Francis Hodges Birmingham and numerous nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Leon Stanford
Pettusville Church of Christ
Bobby Robinson
Pettusville
McConnell Funeral Home
Pearl Stanford
Marvin Stanford
Bobby Stanford
Ann Griffin
Francis Hodges
Birmingham
Funeral services for Martha Roy Fite in Nashville Tenn
Mrs Martha Roy Fite 89 Nashville died Saturday night funeral held Monday at 1 30 pm Buena Vista Chapel burial Salem Cemetery Liberty Tenn survivors include two daughters Mrs Herman Floyd and Mrs Clarence Cone both of Nashville one son Roy Fite Sr Decatur one brother Jim Roy Smithville Tenn six grandchildren 15 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren pallbearers were grandsons and great grandsons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Martha Roy Fite
Buena Vista Chapel
Salem Cemetery
Liberty
Herman Floyd
Clarence Cone
Roy Fite Sr
Decatur
Jim Roy Smithville
Mrs Robbie Grayson Emens obituary in Cleveland Tenn
Mrs Robbie Grayson Emens of Chattanooga Tennessee and formerly of Trinity died today in a Cleveland hospital. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Trinity Methodist Church with Dr A H Nabors officiating. Burial will be in De…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, Tenn
Robbie Grayson
Emens
Chattanooga
Tenn
Trinity
Trinity Methodist
Alabama honors Draughon pick Philpott as educator of note
Draughon praised the Virginia born educator Philpott as an unusually wise choice and a grand person of great ability and character. Frank Rose president of the University of Alabama sent a telegram offering complete cooperation toward serving Alabama education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
Draughon
Philpott
Frank Rose
University of Alabama
Alabama
Provisional President Demands Wessin’s Departure in Dominican Crisis
Col Francisco Caamano Deno, proclaimed provisional president by rebels, demands the Wessin leave the country. Wessin commands the San Isidro training base 20 miles from Santo Domingo, a key post in the 1963 revolt that toppled President Bosch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Caamano Deno
Wessin
San Isidro
Santo Domingo
Juan Bosch
Emens Rites Held for Trinity Physician Wife
Mrs. Emens native of Trinity and widow of Dr W A Emens. Survivors include daughter Mrs Robert J Coker of Chattanooga and two brothers M G Grayson of Madison Tenn and John L Grayson of Demopolis. Grandchildren include Rev Robert J Coker Jr of Weaverville NC and Jane G Coker of Tuscaloosa. Body lies in state at church one hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leatur City
Chattanooga
Robert J. Coker
M. G.grayson
Madison
Tenn
John L. Grayson
Demopolis
Robert J. Coker Jr
Weaverville
N.C
Jane G. Coker
Tuscaloosa
Emens
Trinity
W. A. Emens
Blackwell Triplets Die. Services Set In Decatur
Infants of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Blackwell died yesterday at a Decatur hospital. Graveside services are planned today at 3 p.m. at Roselawn Cemetery with Rev. R. E. Wilkins officiating. Survivors include grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Honeycutt and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Blackwell from Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Blackwell
8Th Ave
Decatur Hospital
Roselawn Cemetery
R. E. Wilkins
John Honeycutt
T. J. Blackwell
Birmingham
For Sale Fishing Rig and Boat Traier Ad
For sale: 20 Mercury fishing rig on a 14 ft aluminum boat with trailer. Asking $250. Call 355-0667. For rent: two room furnished apartment with bath and air conditioning. No kitchen. Suitable for a man. 353-8101. 333 6th Ave. N W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman St
8Th Ave. S.E
6Th Ave
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Wayne Collins
Courtland
Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital
J. D. Lent
Decatur General Hospital
Robert W. Pace
Donnie Theo Walden
William Hill
Lawrence County Hospital
Meonset
Spica
Procyon
Mars
Weet
Saturn
Over the
Local Securities
Roy Shiver
James Putman
Moulton Burke Stidham Sr
Falkville
Warren Vines
3Rd Ave
George Spriggs
Prospect
NEW York
Kaiser
KVP Suth Allis Chal
E Ligg & My
Lockh Air
Baker
Lorillard Am
Lou & Nash
Macy
Am Sugar
Martin M
T&t Masonite
Merr Ch&s
Armour
Minn
Babcotk
Monson
Fds
Repub
Rexall
Reyn
Delta Air
RC Cola
du Pont
Seab AL RR
East Air
Sears Roed
Sinclair
Firestone
Sou Co
P&l
Sperry _ Rd
Ford
Foremost Cair
Rueh
Sunbeam
Gen Mills
Swift
Texaco
UN Camp
Genesco
UN Carbide
Ga Pacific
Oil Cal
Goodrich
Aire Goodyear
Fruit
Gt A&p
Gas Cp
Greyhound
US Steel
Gulf Oil
Warn Broco
Pdr
West UN Tel
Honeywell
Westy Elec
Indian Head
Winn Dixie
Bus
Mch
Woolworth T
Xerox
Soions
Escatur
B. Scott
Major Patton Drake
N. L. Callahan
R.G. Emens
Florida
Minicans
Blackwell Infants
Call
Rooker
Investment Services
Mutual Funds Courts & Co
New York Stock Exchange
W. Clinton Avenue
Huntsville
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