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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1973

Page

2

Alabama lawmakers prepare remap bill after recess

Lt. Gov. Jere Beasley voiced optimism that Alabama's reapportionment bill will pass federal muster as lawmakers reconvened to fix only typographical errors and accept Gov. Wallace's executive amendment. The Legislature cannot amend further after sending the measure to the governor.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Jere Beasley House Senate George C. Wallace Beasley

Commissioners Ponder Salary Court Order in Secret Session

Morgan County Commission discussed a court order directing pay raises for circuit judges secretaries during an executive session. Officials gave mixed signals on action with attorney Julian Harris saying two choices exist: pay the raises or appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court. The judges issued the decree May 7 and action on it remains unsettled as the three judges plan further meetings this week.

Morgan County Commission Leon Nelson Nelson E. V. (Plug) White Robert Abercrombie White Abercrombie Julian Harris Harris Alabama Supreme Court Jack Maddox Fleming Newton B. Powell R. L Dick) Hundley Tom B. Coggin Morgan County Civil Defense Mabel Amos

Area Man Dies In Ozark Wreck

A Joppa man Winford Silas Nunnelley, 33, was killed when a vehicle overturned on U S 231 north of Ozark Saturday night. Three others Lynn R. Smith Tom Ellenburg and Steve Samuel Jullian were injured and treated at Dale County Hospital then transferred to South General Hospital in Dothan where Jullian was to have surgery. Funeral services for Nunnelley were set for 2 p m at Ryan Baptist Church with burial at the adjoining cemetery. Survivors include his widow and children and his parents brothers and sisters.

Joppa U. S. 231 Ozark Winford Silas Nunnelley Lynn R. Smith Tom Ellenburg Steve Samuel Jullian Dale County Hospital South General Hospital Dothan Jullian Smith Ellenburg Nunnelley Ryan Baptist Church Alabama 67 Arab J. W. Pike Gober Funeral Home Chapel Sarah E. Nunnelley Angela Nunnelley Annette Nunnelley

Adult Business Courses Planned for Summer

Decatur City Schools will offer adult business office education this summer at Austin High School Vocational Building from June 4 to August 10. Courses include typing shorthand and business English with 9 to 11 am classes and optional night sessions if enough students enroll. Fees are 15 dollars for day and 20 dollars for night. Applications available at the Austin High School Business and Office Education office or by calling Homer Landrum at 353 6731.

Decatur City Austin High School Homer Landrum

Rogersville Man Charged After Shotgun Incident

Limestone County authorities charged 48 year old Ray Harold Richardson with assault with intent to murder and harassment over the telephone after a shotgun blast targeted Limestone County jail staff. He posted $1,000 bond in each case.

Athens Rogersville Limestone County M. W Buddy) Evans Ray Harold Richardson Evans Limestone Richardson

Lee Kennemer Named Athens Limestone Citizen of the Year

Lee Kennemer a 28 year old policeman and multi job worker in Athens Limestone County was chosen Citizen of the Year by the Athens Limestone Chamber of Commerce. He serves as full time Athens police officer and works as janitor truck driver and delivery man for several local businesses. He has coached and refereed youth activities and is active with the Jaycees and Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church.

Athens Limestone County Lee Kennemer Kennemer Tom Smith Sharp and Killen Gents Athens News Courier Athens-Limestone Chamber of Commerce Athens College Huntsville Hawks Old Trinity High School Chamber Lee Richard Faulk Faulk Huntsville Police Academy Sandra The Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church

Emergency Crisis Numbers Include 355 8000 and Hospital Contacts

Emergency phone guidance lists the Crisis Call Center numbers plus hospital and physician contacts. It directs dialing zero for unknown emergencies and mentions all departments on nights and holidays with additional lines 353 4612 232 1535 and 853 4739.

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