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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1965
Page
3
A school quiz winner announced Linda Vergara, 7, Tucson, Arizona. The article explains hail formation rising currents cold air and layered ice growth, and contrasts hail with snow crystals formed from water vapor.
State troopers and Madison County deputies responded to a report of a killing and a wounding near Huntsville. They found three elderly women in a house frightened by a young Negro who tossed rocks and fled into the woods after a gunshot rang out.
A humorous caption features a judge in a dentist chair asking to swear to pull the tooth. A character named Lady Driver claims responsibility, while a Sad Citizen reflects on a signal mix up and confusion.
Today’s winner is Ida Durham of Red Lion Pa. Readers are invited to submit drawings riddles and jokes to enter for a Britannica World Atlas or Yearbook of Events. Include your name age and address with the entry.
A 29 year old Elkmont man, Bobby C. Jones, died from a self inflicted rifle wound at his Holland's Gin home about 6 30 this morning. Limestone County Coroner Charlie Sammet and Sheriff Evans ruled the death a suicide after finding the stock removed from the rifle and evidence it was triggered with the feet. Mrs. Jones found him seated in a chair after hearing a shot. Funeral services will be announced by Spry Funeral Home of Athens.
The Decatur Daily lists multiple personal notices including Ed Cunningham manager of Atlas Finance with family details, a Birmingham birth, Joe H. Mahaffey Jr. residence, and Jack R. Garrison at Western Electric, showing family ages and locations in a local society style.
Athens College will have its entire campus air conditioned by the start of the summer quarter on May 31. Dr Virgil McLedge says the project costs 75000 dollars. The nine week term offers day and night classes with specific hours and a June 1 start for all classes. Dr William R Hauser serves as academic dean and summer session director.
The ad urges readers to use Chevron at Stan dard marking a head start to fun and friends with livelier gasoline. It promises whisper quiet performance and custom-made fuel for modern cars and driving styles.
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