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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1965
Page
2
The report notes a river drop of 11 feet in 24 hours with a current level of 555.73 feet above sea level. Yesterday’s high reached 87 degrees at 2 PM and the low was 56 at 4:30 AM. Today at 11 AM the temperature was 82 with southeasterly winds 6 to 12 mph.
NASD compiled inter-dealer price quotations at about 10 am today. Bids reflect inter-dealer prices not retail markdowns and the numbers include approximate markup. Entries list Allied Life National Life Food Corp of America First National Bank of Decatur Greater Alabama Life of Alabama Southern United Life State National Bank of Alabama Vulcan Life Ins Co National Life quotataions as of 10 am with notes on markup adjustments.
Decatur markets show corn prices around 1.35 for yellow shelled and 1.07 for No 2 white ear corn. No 2 white shelled corn quotes at 1.46 with oats at .60 and milling wheat at 1.38. Poultry commodities list wheat values at 1.13 and Barney at .95, with general price movement noted as four percent direct ratio and related figures.
Hog receipts totaled 3,609 at Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Georgia and Dothan Alabama with Florida mostly 25 higher. Plant delivered basis US futures and gilts 190 to 230 pounds priced 20.00 to 23.00 and 240 to 270 pounds 19.25 to 20.00. sows 160 to 175 pounds 16.25 to 17.25. Prices 75 to mostly 1 higher versus prior close.
A fragmented entry lists admissions at Decatur General including Marvin Skidmore James Johnson John Ledbetter LeAnn Jackson and multiple others with addresses in Decatur Hartselle Cullman Moulton and nearby areas. The page also notes Mrs R C Moore Mrs W L Ledbetter and Mrs Patrick Byrne among listed names.
A crowd of individuals appears with several names and street addresses including Mrs. C. H. Srygly 424 5th Ave Mrs. T. R. Grantland 2009 Harrison St Ronnie Howard 217 Church NE Nettie Smith Decatur Miss Jannie Oliver 505 Nell St SW Tommy Weaver Hart Mrs. John A. Hill 1220 19th Ave SE Miss Chevie Campbell 209 Church St NW Howard Townson Apt 6 West Court Charlotte McDonald grevenbace Sherman West Falkville Lona Wimberley 1515 Riverview St SE
Lawrence, developer of Briarwood and Brentwood, announces four new Birchwood units at 11th St and 19th Ave SE. Each unit mirrors the 12 original in design, with 1 bedroom, living room, kitchen and bath, central air conditioning. Rent set at 105 dollars including stove, refrigerator, draperies, water and electricity. Original 12 units already leased. occupancy scheduled by June. Estimated addition cost is 17000 dollars.
Louis Knoblock, about 45, was stabbed in the head at the home of Elmo Rouse, 901 Fifth Ave SE, around 11 a.m. He was taken to Decatur General Hospital in unknown condition. Elmo Rouse was detained for investigation after telling police a trespasser woke him.
Napps was named president after serving as senior vice president. He has a business administration degree and 15 years as assistant superintendent of Morgan County schools before banking. The Decatur native joins church, Rotary, Junior Achievement, and Chamber groups. and lives at 409 4th Ave SW with his wife and two children. The institution reports over 2 million cash on hand, a savings gain, 3929 loan customers, and 27.18 million invested in home loans. Athens branch opened in 1959 with a 1962 three story addition to the Decatur building.
HARTSELLE The city council approved a 30 year television cable franchise for William O. Neal of Huntsville. Construction must start within one year and finish within two. An ordinance set East and West Main Street speed limits at 35 mph outside the business district. Mayor Reynolds may lease part of the municipal airport for private hangars.
Wilson Phillips, 48, of Columbus, died at 4 30 p m Thursday at a local hospital. Funeral at 11 a m Saturday at Strickland Funeral Home with burial in Columbus City Cemetery. Survivors: widow Mildred, daughter Carolyn, three sisters Mrs John West Decatur Mrs E S Dollar Nashville and Mrs Ison Hargrove Huntsville, two brothers Herman Decatur and Bob Columbus. He belonged to Sherwood Methodist Church and was a Mason native of Decatur resided in Columbus 30 years.
Charles E Williams 29 of Cullman died Wednesday at 1 30 p m Services were held today at 2 p m from Mount Hope Church at Crane Hill Burial was in Livingston Chapel Moss directing Survivors include his widow Faye Williams three daughters Alice Faye Rhonda and Shirley Williams one brother Robert Williams parents Clyde and Mrs Williams two sisters Margie Johnson and Carolyn Williams
Mrs Lilly B Christian 84 of Florida formerly of Fairview died Wednesday in Florida. Funeral services will be announced later by Moss Funeral Home.
I B D Johnson of Somerville 2 died today at a Hartselle hospital. Services will be announced later by Peck Funeral Home. Survived by wife Ruth, five sons Harold Somerville Bruce Hartselle Evon Decatur Paul Dallas Texas Lloyd Philippine Islands, one daughter Elizabeth Patrick Ft. Walton Beach Fla, 15 grandchildren. He was a member of Antioch Methodist Church.
The exterior will be brick and stone with a modern design. Inside the structure will be fully air conditioned and house a humidity controlled IBM data processing unit. The co op installed data processing equipment last year to handle accounts.
A report notes men in camouflaged uniforms moving along routes to man gun emplacements, suggesting covert activity and ongoing military positioning. The brief reflects on disguise and reconnaissance in the field.
Judge James N. Bloodworth reported the first week of a two week circuit criminal court ended with all scheduled cases disposed. Jackie Taylor was convicted of aiding two road camp prisoners in escape and seeks probation with pleas to be heard May 31. James Dillard, 17, pleaded guilty to three burglary charges and grand larceny, receiving a year and a day for each offense.
Giles County sheriff reports Brown killed around 10 15 p m Thursday near Elkton when a 1952 Dodge driven by Raymond Nelson Athens collided with a oncoming truck driven by Ray Windsor Steele Two other passengers in the victim s car were treated and dismissed from Hartselle Hospital Nelson charged with driving while intoxicated Funeral services for Glasgow set for Saturday at 2 p m from Johnson Chapel Methodist Church with burial at adjoining cemetery
Children ages five to nine invited to the Youth Branch Library for a Saturday Story Hour from 10 to 11 a.m. A bake sale at Kroger and Kwik-Chek Saturday 9 a.m. to noon benefits the Austin High School Band uniforms.
The new session opens with a constitutional amendment to extend terms for Gov. George Wallace and other officers. Senate proposals include water pollution controls and tax exemptions for nonprofit hospitals. The cotton study panel’s life is extended on a voice vote. House members vote to expand the Public Service Commission from three to five, then recess.
A rebel spokesman said U.S. planes aided by P51 Mustangs and ATG Texan trainers bombed Santo Domingo near Radio Santo Domingo. At least one child died and residents blamed the United States while the State Department claimed the planes acted without U.S. knowledge. Brig. Gen. Imbert and Brig. Gen. Wessin were unavailable for comment.
Mr and Mrs Willard E Bates announce birth of Eva at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Alton G Johnson report a son at Cullman 4. Mr and Mrs R C Moore of 402 Church St NE welcome a son today at Decatur General Hospital.
The readable text includes speculative remarks on atomic weapons by Dr Ralph Lapp and Senator Joseph S Clark, plus a mortality rate note for 1964. It also lists many local sale and rent notices for homes, vehicles, tools, and pets with contact phone numbers and prices.
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