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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1964
Page
2
Monday May 18 features sunset at 6 46 p m and sunrise tomorrow at 4 43 a m Moonset at 1 21 a m Full Moon visible with Regulus prominent and Altair low in the east May 26 shows Venus setting at 9 24 p m Saturn rising at 1 20 a m
Decatur and vicinity river reading last night 21.50 feet, sea level 555.8. Other TVA lake stages Chickamauga 692.6 Whitesburg 556.9 Pickwick 413.9 Guntersville 594.9 Wilson 507.3. Forecast sunny and warmer today, fair and mild tonight. High 86, low 57. Winds light and variable. Outlook Monday fair and warm.
In California Goldwater argues Rockefeller’s Oregon win boosts their two man clash while he says Lodge can’t win the nomination. Rockefeller lauds Oregon as proof of constructive Republicanism and his campaign discipline. Ambassadors’ supporters deny plans to back Rockefeller against Goldwater.
The Daily lists dozens of reader donations including Earl Legg four fifty and Ben Jaffe twenty dollars with many others giving five dollars or less. A Bethel Baptist Church Sunday School class contributed ten dollars.
Decatur Jaycees won six first place awards in divisions and swept the state youth and welfare participation prize. Ken Meguiar named one of eight sparkplugs. Bill Buffaloe elected state president. Jayceettes elect Mrs. Richard Muncher president.
Decatur police responded to Diamond Jewelry Co on Johnston Street after a night watchman reported shattered windows. A claw hammer and a display ring card were located nearby. Ralph Weinman the store manager could not determine if anything was missing. Roger Lowery provided the initial alert.
Pete's Corner opens 9:15 to 9:45. Johnson Junior High 10:00 to 11:00. Ardmore School 11:30 to 12:60. Ardmore Cafe 12:45 to 1:15. Piney Chapel School 1:45 to 2:45. Athens Scout House 3:00 to 4:00.
The record lists contributions from multiple residents and organizations including Mrs. C. V. Mizell, Sam Henderson, Mrs. R. L. Bradford, Dorothy Hossman, James E. Harris, Mrs. John H. Peebles, William P. Kelly, and Jones Veterinary Hospital. Total to date is $4,151.03.
A long list records admissions and dismissals at St. Hospitals Deca and JR General, noting patients such as Mrs Earl, R Hill, Mrs W C Cobb, Derek Payne, Paul Crawford III, Mrs Douglas Adams, Paul Brown, Mrs George Nancarrow and Laura Nancarrow among many others. Locations include Danville, Trinity, Courtland, Athens, Somerville, Decatur and Holly Pond with addresses in 5th Ave, 11th St SE, Highway 31 South and Eno lam Blvd. The roster also lists infant admissions for Mrs Watts and an unnamed infant daughter.
A damaged OCR list shows residents and addresses in Cullman and Hanceville including Maureen Bradshaw Loretta Couch Opal Dunn Wanda Fine Linda James Paul Owens Sylvia Ward Edna Speegle Henry Smith Evelyn Baskin Emma Grand Lenice Holden J T Ivey Lola Johnson Kathy Lee Berdie Mann Amanda Mullins Benjamin Phillips Mary Phillips Baby Shaddix Clifford Tankersley and others. The fragment appears to be a notice listing names with boxes and locales in the Cullman region.
A compiled notice lists individuals including Danny Leeth Somerville, Howard Lott Cullman, Rickey L. Green Decatur, J R Edward Decatur, Sam G. Johnson Decatur, and Mrs. L C Ray along with multiple addresses and associated names, indicating a local dismissals record. The document references several households and names tied to Decatur and surrounding areas.
Thomas described leaping from the Municipal Safety Building roof to the ground in a failed escape. Coble faces a concurrent 15 year term from February for robbing the Frankewing Bank in Giles County of 4383 dollars. He was held in Metro Jail Thursday night and moved to Columbia Friday by U.S. Marshals. Upon arrest for the Ardmore Bank robbery he carried about 5000 dollars, with 700 labeled as personal funds. Insurers
Five people were injured in six accidents Saturday in the four county area per Alabama State Troopers. Injuries were not believed to be serious. Incidents occurred along Alabama 24 near Decatur, Pinhook Road near Moulton, Alabama 33 near Moulton, Alabama 99 near Athens, and two additional near Athens with damage totals varying from $10 to $800.
United States aims to raise its regular and paramilitary presence in South Vietnam by 50,000, bringing total forces to 350,000. McNamara and aides have not dispatched full combat units as in Korea, opting for advisers and mixed Vietnamese forces under limited U.S. control.
Thomas said Coble kicked out a jail window on the south side using a borrowed blanket to muffle the sound. He claimed the window was not barred and there was no screen. He argued that all money should be returned to them.
On May 16 1963 Bermuda conducted its first election under a universal franchise system marking a major shift in its electoral history.
Solomon Edgar Owen 81 of Austinville died Friday night in a local rest home. Services were held at Austinville Church of God with Rev Rudolph Wheatley officiating. Buried at Roselawn Cemetery. Survived by one son Herbert Owen and three daughters including Mrs Gordon Hall and Mrs Sam Hall, plus siblings and many grandchildren. Pallbearers named Gorman Braswell and others. Body stayed at Ferry Street funeral home before church service. Lifelong Austinville resident and Church of God member.
Raymond Tankersley aged 1022 19th Ave SE died Friday morning at the Veterans Hospital Nashville. Services set for today at 2 PM at Bethlehem East Baptist Church Cullman County Moss Funeral directing burial in adjoining cemetery. Survivors include widow Addie Tankersley Decatur two sons Raymond L Tankersley James E Tankersley Decatur four brothers one sister and several nieces and nephews.
Jackie Glenn Tucker five year old son of Mr and Mrs J W Tucker of 916 16th Ave SE received a head concussion Saturday at 3 30 pm after stepping into a car on 4th Ave SE. Police said the boy walked into the path of Marvin Pitts 45 of Danville Rd. He was treated at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital then transferred to Decatur General Hospital where doctors diagnosed a concussion.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kirby 1003 8th Ave report a boy born Friday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Horace Hill Hillsboro report a birth Friday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Douglas Adams Athens report a boy born Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mrs Marie Horton Courtland reports a girl born Friday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles Bolton Decatur report a boy born Saturday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital.
Mrs Stutts recalls remarks by Capt Stutts about photographs and propaganda fears. She describes a tense plan to pack and possibly meet in California or Hawaii, while noting their ages and past as she prepares for a Florence reunion. Mike wants to be a Marine.
A witness described an eight to ten foot alligator seen moving through bushes near a river area in Alabama. Water patrolman Curtis Poe noted such sightings are possible and warned the animal risks a lawfully imposed fine of 10 to 100 dollars if killed.
Volunteer firemen battled a blaze in a electric engine of passenger train 35 for about 30 minutes after it arrived over an hour late. Police said the train sustained only minor damage and resumed travel shortly afterward.
Local items note Ford dealers and wives slated to return Friday from an expense paid European vacation for sales achievement. Other briefs cover the North Alabama AIChE meeting at the Holiday Inn Florence with speaker Dick Morrison, WMS circles meetings, wildlife refuge road work, and a Cantrell address on planning. Also listed are college commencement attendees at Howard College and Lee College scholarship news along with Morgan County registrar session and two car accident reports in Decatur.
Hartselle 4-H Day featured speaking writing and field events with winners in Co-Op Speaking Rickie Gurley and Vondalyn Jones leading girls. Other winners include Sondra Higdon Karen Speegle and Donald Hays. District contest set for Belle Mina in June. Also safety essays winners and eight five achievement awards. Local accidents noted including a hit and run and a parked car damage. PTA meetings scheduled for West Morgan Somerville Road with program by Glee Club and new officer installation.
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