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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1964

Page

5

Weather study finds no link between climate and death

Barrett Shelton Jr notes a Veterans Administration report says weather shows no significant relation to murder or suicide. Dr Alex Pokorny of VA Hospital Houston, with Houston police, reviewed 91 crisis cases and 400 suicide attempts from 1960, but the release omits cost figures.

Barrett Shelton, JR Veterans Administration Alex D. Pokorny Houston Texas U. S. Weather Bureau Pokorny

Elkmont high school prank sparks letter feud and town election doubt

Principal Cecil C. Gregg allegedly used a forged letter signed by Mayor Lewis Morris to fine the school for painting the water tower with Seniors ’64. Councilman George Gray exposed the scheme, noting no action would be taken and elections may be skipped. Ardmore Rotary sponsors two summer events.

Elkmont Lewis Morris George Gray Gray Gregg Atty Billy Malone

Everglades Alligator Puts On Show At Park Wall

A nine foot alligator in Everglades National Park shows off by wriggling up and peering over a three foot wall. The scene draws visitors as officials note heightened caution for nearby wildlife.

Miami Everglades National Park

Local Property Transfers and Court Dockets Summary

A compilation lists numerous deed transfers with varied sums from 10 to 15 800 dollars involving individuals such as Marion Sims, James Whittle, and W H Brown plus organizational transfers to Mrs J D Hooper and William Nagy. Court cases show county and circuit actions including Beverly Howell vs W T Grant Co account unresolved at 597 12, and several damages and workmen compensation claims with amounts from 2 500 to 8 582 53. The last entry notes Salado Indians of Arizona beginning planting and harvesting under a sunlit tower scene from Casa Grande National Monument history.

Marion E. Sims Robert Douglas Keenum James E. Whittle John F Ford Jr Margaret Chenault Brown W. H. Brown William A. Coats Walter Dewayne Radford Decatur Cemetery Association J. D. Hooper Hal. B. Enson Jr Melvin E. Whitley First Federal Savings and Loan Association William Nagy Robert Carlos Gulley Leonic Chapman Gregg Co John E. Oliver Daniel B. Hall Robert M. Freeman E. D. Lamon Marion H.gilbert Gene H. Lentz Walter S.hendrix Sam P. Lile Ernest Clay Kimbrell Cledeth L. Moone James Howard Bates James H.hurst Clifford Presswell Harold ID. Wright Roland Ryan George Richard Bain Robinwood Estates, Inc Garnett Dement County Court W. T. Grant,Co A Corp Beverly J. Howell Circuit’ Court F. J. ‘Evans Engineering Co Brett Gas Service of Decatur, Inc Gene Terry Jack A.benaroya Co McCoy Bogle Martin Lau Yancy

Parcel Post Cleanup Urged by U S Postmaster General

U S Postmaster General John A Gronouski orders faster parcel post processing urging speed in large city first class offices. Daily morning hand parcels to be delivered same day with no on hand goods left on platforms or in trailers. May 4 directives adjust service with some five day weeks.

U.S John A. Gronouski

Rowe Receives Harvard Traineeship for Rehabilitation Counselor

Charles H. Rowe of Morgan and Limestone counties is awarded a six month psychiatric internship at Harvard University for rehabilitation counselors. He will move to Cambridge in May and return to Decatur in December after serving as Decatur office counselor since January 1958.

Charles H. Rowe Morgan Limestone Counties Harvard University Atlanta Ga Rowe Wil Cambridge Mass Decatur Morgan County High School Hartselle Auburn University Univerity of Florida Peabody and Millsaps Colleges University of Alabama Education Fraternty Community Services Planning Council Civitan Foundation For Morgan, Limestone, Lawrence The State Association For

Troopers Extend License Exam Hours in Decatur

Beginning June 1, Alabama State Troopers will extend driver license exam hours in Decatur from Wednesday to Friday and until 1 p m on Saturdays. Maj Bankhead Bates of the license division said the longer hours will benefit the public in Morgan County, per a letter to Judge T C Almon.

Decatur Bankhead Bates Montgomery Alabama State Troopers Morgan County T. C. Almon Bates

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