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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1961

Page

9

Decatur Students Win Athens College Posts

Several Decatur students secure Athens College offices. Lee Helms of Fort Payne defeats Ernest Beattie Jr. for a race title. Charles Cunningham of Fairfield wins the vice-presidency over Melvin Hutto. Suzanne Filler of Decatur earns SGA secretary unopposed. Martha Hiscrodt of Decatur becomes editor of the Athenian.

Decatur Athens College Athens Lee Helms Fort Payne Ernest Beattie, Jr Helms SGA Charles “Turk” Cunningham Fairfield Melvin Hutto Birmingham Suzanne Filler Martha Hiscrodt The Athenian Bill Bartholomew Bobby Smith New Hope Joe Williams Bill Jenkins Executive-Judiciary Council Ed Dravecky Scotch Plains N. J Jimmy Martin Pat Powell John Student Government Association of Circle K Club

Princeton Professor Wins Right to Home School Three Children

In Dutch Neck New Jersey AP report Princeton University professor Daniel S Trifan and his wife win court approval to educate their three talented children at home. Magistrate A C Reeves Hicks ruled the children are receiving an equivalent education and are not being exploited or misadjusted. The judge noted no state framework for appeal in such cases and the school board had urged formal schooling for social contact and discipline.

Dutch Neck N. J Princeton University Daniel S. Trifan A. C. Reeves Hicks Marioara Daniel Rich Z Hicks Trijans West Windsor

Train Victim in Critical Condition After Crash

Julius R. Stand ridge 46 of Warrior Alabama remained in critical condition at Black Chandler Hospital after a truck train collision near Falkville. Authorities say he crossed railroad tracks entering Waters Quarries Inc and failed to slow for the passenger train. He suffered a broken arm brain concussion and other internal head injuries.

Hartselle Julius R. Standridge Warrior 3 Ala Black Chandler Hospital Falkville The Highway Patrol Waters Louisville and Nashville Waters Quarries, Inc

Broadcaster Schedule Fragments Show Dense Local Radio TV Lineup

A fragmentary schedule lists multiple stations WHOS AM FM WMSL TV and WAPI TV with sign ons, news, music, dramas, game shows and soap operas across morning to late night blocks, naming programs and times for Decatur area outlets.

Public Forum Letter Condemns Mob Violence in Alabama

A reader from Hartselle requests peaceful action after mob violence in Anniston and Birmingham against Freedom Riders, urging prayer, work, and unity to prevent repeats. The writer signs as Odie Gregg and notes letters may be published with names withheld.

Oil Rig Plan Near Mobile North of El Dorado

An oil effort near Mobile is planned to bring in a well north of the city in the falorest area of El Dorado. The Mobile County School Board is involved as the site lies about 2 1/2 miles from a school. Four dry holes have been drilled within a six mile radius in recent years.

Mobile Falorest el Dorado Eerie Mobile County School Board

Auburn University Receives $18411 Grant for Health Physics Equipment

Ralph B. Draughon of Auburn University says the school is receiving a grant of 18 411 dollars from the Atomica AEC to buy equipment for a health physics course.

Auburn Ala Rigs Baye Ralph B. Draughon Auburn University the Atomica

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