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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1964
Page
2
Sunset today is 6 44 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow 4 44 a.m. Moonset tomorrow 12 02. Prominent stars Capella in northwest 8 14 p.m. Antares rises 8 23 p.m. Visible planets Venus sets 9 28 p.m. Saturn rises 1 28 a.m.
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 21.49 feet, down 0.32 in 24 hours, sea level reading 555.79 feet. Today’s high 84, tonight 55, Saturday 86. Forecast: sunny and warm today, clear and cool tonight, partly cloudy and warm Saturday. Winds 4 to 12 mph, then southerly 8 to 18 mph tonight. Gas Dept reported 75 at 4 pm Tuesday, 52 at 4:30 pm, 75 this morning at 11.
Congressman Selden spoke in Athens with Governor Wallace on stage at the University of Maryland night rally, praising Kennedy's Cuban stance of 1962. He said U.S. officials believe Russia removed defensive weapons from Cuba. Mayor Stewart opened the Athens event.
Peace les Quarles from Decatur heads a jumping team for a military exhibition featuring guerrilla fighting skills and engineering demonstrations. Parachute drops occur at 1 2 15 and 3 30 p m with free fall skydives at 1 30 2 45 and 4 p m. Bleachers seat 4600 plus a downtown Huntsville parade with 12 North Alabama bands.
The Decatur Daily reports daily money turn ins with names and amounts including Enquirer-Printing Co. ten dollars Frank Stewart III ten dollars Woodard B. McMeans five dollars Brock and Spight Co. twenty five dollars and others. Additional entries list Mr and Mrs Tom Corum ten dollars John W McCant ten dollars Billy R Slate ten dollars and anonymous gifts among the total.
Athens Limestone County Commissioner Rube C Moore 64 dies after a heart attack near Ardmore while riding with Board Chairman Homer McLemore. Funeral set Saturday at Boyd Shapes Methodist Church with Rev Ragan Balin officiating. Burial at Athens Oak Lawn Cemetery. Survivors include widow Tula Wales Moore a son and three daughters. eight grandchildren and four siblings.
Howard W Head 57 of 451 Jackson St SE died Thursday night at home. Services scheduled today at 2 p.m. at Central Methodist Church with Rev John Rutland officiating. Burial in Pettusville Cemetery. Survivors include widow Maggie L Head of Decatur son Edgar Winford Head of New Orleans brother Max Head of Elkmont sisters Ruby Wallace of Birmingham and Mrs Carl Spence of Meridian and several nieces and nephews. Body lies in state at church 1 to 2 p.m.
Wallace states he favors George Wallace for president while opposing the civil rights bill and defends his Cambridge Maryland appearance amid tear gas protests. Johnson aided passage of 1957 and 1960 compromise civil rights measures but did not filibuster. Brewster accuses Wallace of fueling the Cambridge turmoil during the May 19 primary.
Decatur police investigated a break in at Smith Motors corner Oak and Davis with reports of a burned safe and damaged coke and cigarette machines. A two car crash near Cherry St on 6th Ave NE caused no injuries. Several traffic charges were listed at City Hall. A three vehicle collision occurred in Decatur Shopping Center parking. Community notices include youth groups events, a curb market, and upcoming speeches at Rotary Club.
Admissions include Mrs Bobby Drake at 504 14th St SE Mrs L C Ray at 1404 Phillips Ave SW Mrs Bruce Cheatham at Decatur 3 Mrs Edward Riddle at Double Springs and Mrs Leon Wilson at Town Creek. Dismissals list Percy Phillips at .108 Albert St SW.
In a four county area two accidents Thursday left two people with minor injuries. James Sandlin 26 Cullman sustained a cut forehead while Eunice Peck 42 Somerville suffered neck and back bruises. Sandlin’s 1964 Chevelle had 500 dollars damage and Peck’s 1959 Chevrolet 500 dollars. Involved were Jimmy Kennemer 29 Guntersville in a 1961 Chevrolet and Edwin Frances Jr. 30 Falkville in a 1964 Pontiac. Damages were 250 and 50 dollars respectively. The second crash occurred at 10 30 p m west of Decatur involving John Ricks 23 Decatur in a 1964 Chevrolet and Ples Orr Jr. 57 Tanner in a 1958 Opel. Pontiac damage 300 Opel 350.
A list of individuals with dismissal or removal notes across Cullman and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs Edna Ruth Speegle Tony Williams Hamby Kathy Sue Lee Mrs Melba Jean Walker Henry George Hartwig Mrs Mary Frances Fink Carl Edward Goodwin Eysom William Eddy Stephen Edward Freeman Melinda Ann McKleroy Lena Frances Dingler Henry Jefferson Smith Doyce Dale Kilgo Richard H Morris Evelyn Mae Buettner Henry F Blackwood Hugh Frank Braden Sharron Marie Butler Joe Calvin Cook A A Giles Myrtle Ovelia Hays Margaret Pettus Ruth Marion Shaddix Lois Poole John Whited Lovie Ryan and other residents referenced in Cullman and Hanceville notices.
A readable fragment lists numerous residents and addresses including Mrs. George Berry Huntsville Mrs. Robert Bell 2110 11th SE Mrs. Jane Jackson 507 Canal 1 St SE Mr. Joel Roberts Athens and others across Trinity Courtland Somerville Decatur Tanner and Athens with infant daughters and baby boys noted at several addresses.
Three youths charged with second degree burglary are in Morgan County Jail. Accused are Billy Joe Melson, Bobby Wayne Melson, and Randall Keenum, arrested earlier this week by Lawrence County authorities.
The first mint in North America was established in Mexico City under a 1536 Spanish crown charter and continues to operate, shaping early colonial currency and trade.
At Florence State College more than ten Decatur and area ROTC cadets were honored during awards day. Col Coy L. Curtis led the review as cadets passed in formation. John D Puckett received the Army Superior Cadet Ribbon for high standards of discipline and character.
Mr and Mrs Emmette Maze Arab a girl at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs John Brown Tower St a girl at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs Billy Don Loo ney 2607 13th St SE a girl at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs George Berry Buena Vista Cr a girl. Mr and Mrs James Jackson Canal St a girl at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ottis Goree Somerville a girl at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Marshall Shelton 8th Ave NW a girl at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ronnie Hood Gordon Dr SE a boy at Decatur General Hospital.
Four prisoners at Morgan County Jail failed to escape on Wednesday night after overpowering deputy Willard Bellamy and attempting to seize keys. The four named inmates Billy Jack McClure, Billie Jones, Amos Barnett, and Hershell Green are charged with attempted escape and await Morgan County Judge Lewis H. West. Bonds set at 2500 dollars. Thursday arrests include charges of worthless check, burglary, obtaining property by false pretenses, and other offenses. two transients also stayed the night in custody.
An 11 member Morgan County Circuit Court jury convicted James Jeffries of receiving stolen property. Sentencing was deferred to May 25 by Judge Newton B. Powell as multiple defendants faced pleas and hearings.
Circuit Judge Newton Powell says he approved Elton Parker’s transfer from Limestone County Jail to Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa after an Athens doctor certified Parker as insane and a guard was required by Limestone County Sheriff M W Evans. He rejected claims that politics influenced the move.
Services for Mrs. Mattie Garrett of 526 Church St NW will be Saturday at 3 PM at AME Church with Rev. K D Snodgrass officiating. Burial in Sykes Cemetery. Survivors include six daughters and four sons among other relatives. Also, services for Earl G Thompson at Sand Hill Baptist Church near Priceville will be Sunday at 2 PM with Reynolds directing. Burial in Sand Hill Cemetery. Survived by one daughter, one sister, an aunt, two uncles, and several nieces.
In the Red Sea a bumpfish hunts by delivering hard headbutts that strip small coral chunks for meals. The fish uses a reinforced forehead to break off bites as it browses coral habitats.
Cotton prices listed with middling and loan. cottonseed at 45 per ton. Milk prices: Grade A 6.55 per hundred. manufactured milk 3.20. Wood prices shown. pulpwood 13.50 per cord. Corn, oats, wheat, soybeans with various weekly figures. Cattle and calves: 1000 lb slaughter steers around 19.00. calves and yearlings strong. Hogs steady. sheep not listed. Week’s sales: slaughter steers weak to 50 lower. cows in wood demand but easy. bulls weak. feeders steady. weaners slow. Bulk spring lambs active. utilities and good slaughter 5.00-6.50. Week high 14.75, lows 10.50-11.75.
Tenants on the Johnson estate near Alabama live on land owned by Mrs. Cutler. Charlie Limelight and other farmers drew national notice when Reps. Dave Martin and M G Snyder questioned poverty on the farm. Mrs. Cutler spoke with reporters about poverty programs and church fundraising.
A two vehicle crash at Memorial Drive and Patterson Street NW injured two people. Linda Williams and Annie Mae Tranton sustained injuries and shock while Jo Ann Whisenant and Joe W. Tyler were not hurt. The truck belonged to Nelms and Sons Packing Co.
William Hutton Coble, involved in the Ardmore First National Bank robbery, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison by U. S. District Judge Frank Gray Jr. The sentence will run concurrent with a 15 year term for a separate Giles County bank robbery. Coble faces additional charges in Alabama and Nashville, with FBI also arresting him in Florida where $3400 was recovered. Carlton Lee McInnish remains untried after FBI arrest in Birmingham.
William Polly McCutcheon, a one armed merchant who was set ablaze by an unidentified man weeks ago, was readmitted to Hartsville Hospital after a Tuesday release. A spokesman confirmed the re admission and said he was readmitted Wednesday and later described as feeling sick to his stomach.
Want ads report a 1950 Chevrolet 3/4 ton truck for sale in good condition. Contact 353 7428 or visit 1216 11th Ave SE for details.
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