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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1963
Page
2
Weather forecast notes sunset at 6 48 p m and sunrise at 4 41 a m. The Moon rises tomorrow at 4 30 a m and is in Perigee. Mars will move closer to Regulus over the next ten nights visible in the western sky after 10 26 p m with Mars on the right and Regulus on the left.
The Tennessee River reading this morning was 21.49 feet, down .05 in 24 hours, from sea level 555.79 feet. Other TVA lakes listed include Chickamauga 682.5, Whitesburg 556.4, Guntersville 594.9, Wilson 506.5. High Sunday 90 at 2 p.m., low 66 at 3 a.m. today. 11 a.m. temperature 76. Forecast calls for considerable cloudiness and light southerly winds. Today’s high 79, tonight low 57, Wednesday high 74.
Area and jailed. Ballots may be cast by eligible voters from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The following are polling places in Morgan County Trinity Tri nity Gin Decatur Paul C. Davis Store Danville Massey Neel Anders Store at Dan ville Hartselle ASCS office Falkville Eva Homer Summerford Store at Falkville Price ville Ransom's Store Walder mose Springs Lacey's Spring Cotaco Modie Smith Store Florette Ryan Center Grove Coley's Store in Lawrence County Hillsboro Wheeler Hardin Store Court land James Blythe office Town Creek Gin Co Mount Hope Noel Williams Gin Flat Rock Wolf Springs Community Center of Flat Rock Moulton Pin Hook Chalybeate Caddo Morris Chapel Courthouse Speake Oakville Chenault Store Hatton Mt. Moriah Lawrence County Exchange The Limestone County ASCS office listed the following places Beat A and H ASCS office Beat B Johnson Gin Beat C D and O Lockes Crossroads Beat E F and G Steele Hardware Store at Salem Beat J and N Hogan's Store in Reid Beat K L M Worty and Anderson Store in Belle Mina Beat I Nick Bridges Store at Clements.
President Kennedy signed the new feed grain bill at the White House and urged a yes vote in Tuesday's nationwide referendum on a stricter wheat control program. He framed the choice as preserving the family farm system with wheat at about $2 a bushel versus a potential drop to $1.10 if farmers vote no, emphasizing the decision as pivotal for farmers' interests. The measure would extend a voluntary feed grains program with changes, allowing some wheat for feed and easing impacts of the wheat program.
James R. Thomas a 33 year old Lacey's Spring man died Sunday at Huntsville Hospital from five .22 caliber bullet wounds received late Saturday at his father in law Charles Taylor's home. Taylor is jailed in Morgan County on investigation charges. Thomas to be buried at Huff Cemetery with Peck Funeral Service directing. survivors include three daughters and three sons.
Warden calls for education and vocational training to build an independent Negro economic structure. He prefers pooling resources to fund factories creating 200 to 300 jobs, not school desegregation, and aims to develop a broom, clothing, or shoe factory while promoting pride and identity linked to Africa. He started the movement in 1962 after UC Law School graduation, with about 1,000 members in several cities.
Traffic continues from Page 1 report states Poston of Florence Alabama died after smoke suffocation from a burning couch. Firemen say the blaze started by a cigarette.
Lawrence County admissions include Hollis Kirby Town Creek Louise Madden Danville Sarah Puckett Decatur Jo Ann Treadway Moulton dismissals list Arlena Pointer Wheeler Ellis Burgess Mrs Gayne McKelvey Moulton Local hospital staff records note several patient admissions and dismissals across towns, reflecting varying patient movements within the county health system.
A partial obituary roster lists individuals tied to Cullman and nearby towns including Mrs. Johnnie Drake Arley Mrs. Kathy Jane Thomas Hanceville 2 Mrs. Chyron Joe Wood Cullman Mrs. Franklin Lee Cullman Mrs. James Cummings Bailey ton 1 Mrs. Edward Fricke Cullman Mrs. Ruby A Pauline Parker Arley 1 Mrs. Richard Franklin Speegle Cullman 1 Miss Clotilde Weibke Cull man 4 Mrs. Talmadge Eugene Williams Cullman 9 Mrs. Willie Curvin Hanceville Mrs. Jane Morton Cullman 10 William Weldon Hanceville 2 Olen Bishop Cullman Harvey James Waddell Cull man 8 Miss Marie Willoughby Crane hill Mrs. Herman Smith Cullman Mrs. Devon Kelton Harbison Crane Hill
A set of names and addresses appears, including Mrs. R. B. French 1511 Danville Rd, Miss Rebecca French 1511 Dan Hollis Cowart of Decatur, David Norwood 903 9th Ave SE, William J. Black 709 Memorial Dr SW, Mrs. Margie Johnson West Court Apt 19, H L Douthitt Decatur, M E Busby Decatur, Miss Linda Chunn Waldermose Springs, Mrs. Bernice Cagle 611 2nd Ave SE, Mrs. Lena Bridges Nashville Tenn, Master William Daniel Atkinson Madison 1, Mrs. Helen McSpaddin 805 Ferry St, and Mrs. Robert Blackmon and infant daughter Montgomery.
A compiled list shows numerous individuals and households with full names and street addresses across multiple Alabama towns including Belle Mina Falkville Decatur Moulton Florence Hart selle Hartsville and other locales. The entries reference adults and children with various titles and spouses or infants noted in a single readable segment.
The governor lacks clear power to compel university actions as ex officio board president. The board alone administers university affairs, with Wallace holding only one vote and no appointive power. He could attempt to force admission of Ne and risk courts clarifying his error, mirroring the tensions in Jefferson Birmingham Madison Mobile and Macon counties over school integration.
Carl D. Hyatt died in Atlanta Saturday after being involved in a wreck in Austell earlier in the week. Funeral services are today at 2 p.m. at East End Methodist Church led by Rev. T. H. Hayes. Survivors include two sons Earl Hyatt of Decatur and Charles Hyatt of Pontiac, Mich.
Edward E Chapman died on arrival from an apparent heart attack at Bank St Hospital at 8 am. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 3 pm from Grant St Church of Christ with Elbert Young officiating. Burial at Roselawn Cemetery. Survivors include four daughters and four sons, six grandchildren, parents Mr and Mrs A W Chapman of Decatur, two sisters and two brothers. The body to be returned to his residence this afternoon.
Debrah Ann Motes 20 months died Sunday at 7:45 am in a local hospital after an 11 day illness. Funeral services will be at 2 pm at New Friendship Baptist Church with Rev Hoddie Richards officiating. Burial followed in New Friendship Cemetery with Gunthorp Brown Service Funeral Home directing. Survivors are her parents Mr and Mrs Jerry F Motes and grandparents Mr and Mrs J F Motes and Mr and Mrs M J Turner Decatur plus other relatives. The body returned to the residence this afternoon for lying in state prior to church services.
Mrs Ellen Martha Rouse 89 of Athens died Saturday at 7 45 AM in Athens Limestone Hospital Funeral services at Bethel Methodist Church with Rev Owen Hunter officiating Burial in adjoining cemetery Spry Funeral Home provided the arrangements Survivors include Ruth Rouse Toney W S Jarrett P W Whitehead and Catherine Gladden along with 18 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren one great great grandchild
Gus L. Goforth, 59, of 1507 Jackson St. SE, died Saturday night in a local hospital. Funeral services are today at 3 p.m. at Gunthorp-Brown Service Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. W. K. Stephenson officiating. Burial in Roselawn Cemetery. Survived by widow Laila B. Goforth of Decatur, three daughters Joyce Tuten, Juanith Crow, Virginia Lowrey. mother Manerva Butler. brothers J. W. Goforth of Tuscumbia and Henry Goforth of Birmingham. step-brothers Hubert Butler and W. C. Butler. step-sisters Elmer Page, R. A. Kennemer, Dent Kennemer. Pallbearers: James Bloodworth, Nolan Sanders, T. B. Stanford, Roy Dodson, Marvin Smith, George Murphy. Southern Bell Telephone Co. members serve as honorary pallbearers. Masons will handle graveside services.
W D McConnell of Kalamazoo Mich died Wednesday morning from a heart attack Funeral services were at Truesdale Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Almena Cemetery Mrs Nellie King former Decatur resident attended by Prentis Roberts Mamie King Kermit King C G King James Ward and Chester King
The text notes that the amendment does not grant individuals a right to discriminate and cites a 1883 Supreme Court decision holding equal protection bans discrimination only when actions are taken by a state.
Market report shows cattle markets with slaughter steers and heifers steady while cows and bulls weaken. Feeders steady to weak with typical 900 to 1,000 pound slaughter steers bringing about 21.50 to 22.50 per hundredweight amid uneven grain futures and oats pricing.
Wall Street closed irregularly lower with sugars and selected issues rising. Volume around 5 million shares. Sugar stocks climbed as sugar prices surged, while blue chips like DuPont and American Cyanamid fell. Major automakers and oils were mixed, rails barely changed, and bonds traded unevenly.
Hog receipts reach about 3,000 at Albany and Columbus with steady prices. Medium barrows and gilts 190 to 228 pounds fetch 15.25 to 15.75 per hundredweight. One hundred eighty to two forty pound hogs bring 14.73 to 15.50. Heavier 240 to 270 pound hogs sell around 12.16 to 10.0. Sows about 16.00 to 125.
Two people were injured in a Sunday morning traffic crash at Morgan Ave and Bruce St. Mrs. R. B. French and her daughter Rebecca French, both listed in satisfactory condition at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital, sustained mild concussions and injuries to the elbow wrist and scalp. The drivers were charged with no driver's license.
A Common Market official said no bargaining date could be set until the United States and the trade bloc agree on an approach. Belgian Minister Maurice Brasseau relayed the decision to Christian Herter as GATT talks wrap up Tuesday. The U S proposal calls for substantial tariff cuts across the board, while France seeks larger cuts for high tariffs. American negotiators reject that as contrary to the 1962 Trade Expansion Act.
Students in White Plains New York joined a march supporting desegregation and displayed placards denouncing Birmingham police terror. Eleven people including Madeleine Sherwood were arrested near Attalla Alabama while attempting the integration pilgrimage of slain Baltimore postman William L Moore. Rep Adam Clayton Powell urged intensified anti segregation action at a rally Englewood New Jersey. In Washington Rep John V Lindsay called on a House judiciary subcommittee to hold Birmingham hearings.
A 2 p.m. today meeting of Rising Sun Lodge No 29 is to conduct the final rites for Gus L. Garforth and all Masons are urged to attend. Firemen answered a Bowline Theater fire call at 12 19 a.m. today. Morgan County Republican Club to elect new officers and adopt a constitution at 7 30 tonight in First Federal Savings and Loan penthouse. refreshments served. VFW Post 4190 holds regular meeting at 7 30 with new officers to be installed. Weekend city docket lists multiple traffic and conduct arrests. Building permits issued for several homes and utilities. Decatur Country Club air conditioning project noted. Sheriff reports weekend arrests for intoxication and related offenses plus a case held for Lawrence County. Break in at grocery store on Old Moulton Rd. assets in bankruptcy court. store ownership and lease details given.
Mr and Mrs Felton Hill Danville 2 a boy Friday at Lawrence County Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Morton Cullman 10 a daughter at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Devon Kelton Harbison Crane Hill a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Billy Ray Morgan Hartselle 4 a son Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Lee Jones Hartselle 4 a son Sunday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs David Norwood 903 9th Ave SE a son today at Mr and Mrs Howard Littrell Decatur P O Box 208 a son today at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Intercontinental missiles have a range of 5000 miles and it is expected this will soon be doubled.
Sunday afternoon west of Athens two people were injured in a collision on U S 72. Mrs Johnnie Horton 58 of Athens sustained head and knee injuries and was in fair condition at Athens Limestone Hospital. Hester Dollar 52 of Rogersville had chest injuries and was treated and dismissed. The 1963 Mercury driven by Will Horton 55 collided with Dollar’s 1958 Chevrolet. Damages totaled about 800 dollars.
1959 Rambler station wagon four door manual transmission six cylinder air conditioning, excellent condition. Call 353 9668. Also old barn fertilizer oak wood and kindling for sale. Call 353 4364 Norman Holman.
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