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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1965
Page
2
Readable lines show times for weather and river events and astronomical hints. Notable items include evening and early morning times for May and Saturn rising at 1 41 am. The text mixes locations and times without clear events.
The fragment notes a weather forecast with 4 to S0 percent area and winds described as light and variable.
The Moulton Jaycees sponsor a rodeo street dance featuring Weems and Deborah Terry, set to entertain residents at a local roadhouse event.
The North Alabama Coonhunters Club plans a coon dog beach show and water race this Saturday at 4 p.m. at the club grounds. Participants compete in events highlighting water tests and tracking skills.
Ian Francis M. Whitey Wistert, former All-American tackle and 1934 Big Ten Most Valuable Player, will speak at the Decatur Chamber of Commerce Rooster Coffee Club. The event at 7:30 am is expected to draw 288 or more members. He is a University of Michigan graduate and ELTRA Corp. vice president with a long legal and professional background.
Quotations compiled by the NASD at about 4 30 pm today. Bids exclude retail markdowns and rise toward the approximate par value. First National Bank of Decatur, Alabama reports a $1 par site on County Line Road near Burgreen Gin. Tonight in the Girls' Softball League at Iville Field: 7 p.m. Bursch F. vs McDonald's and 9 p.m. Bud vs Guyse.
A historical hospital notice lists several patients and dismissals including Mrs Dick Bell of Falkville Mrs Ewell Wallace and Mrs Noland Hamer of Decatur Don Tucker of Trinity Martin Turner 1401 8th Ave Theo Terry 423 6th Ave SWI Mich 13th St SE and Mrs William Randolph with Mrs Benard Dawes at 1816 8th
The report notes several vehicle accidents with no injuries. At 8 30 a.m. at the th Ave St intersection Milford J. Watkins Decatur 1 and James M. Dykes 1008 Ave SE collided. An evening of entertainment is scheduled for 8 at the Moose Lodge on Moulton.
Billy Coulter owned a leant structure used as a still with two butane gas burners and 106 sacks of sugar found in a shed along with tools and other items. Following the raid Darnell urged residents to watch for stills and report any findings to authorities.
Solons Wallace postponed his traditional address until lawmakers return from a 10 day recess. The House will consider tomorrow a bill to tighten state control of explosives including dynamite TNT. Circuit Solicitor Earl Morgan of Jefferson County helped draft the measure with Birmingham police in response to a spate of racial bombings.
Senator Horton announced raises for county staff including the board of revenue deputies and tax clerks, to be funded from the general fund after next year’s election. He said four consecutive newspaper advertisements are required before legislative introduction. He also seeks a new county office building at a cost up to 50808 and a 4000 continuing fund for the revenue board.
An obituary notice lists Harry D. Martin of Old Hickory Tennessee and a brother William Yates Martin of Decatur. It notes nine nieces and nephews and eighteen great nieces and nephews. The body will arrive in Decatur at 6 09 p.m. today.
Henry G. Nunn 68 of Akron Ohio died in Akron on Tuesday. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm at McKendree Methodist Church with Rev W L Carden and Rev Jimmy Howard officiating. Burial will be in Herring Cemetery with Peck Funeral Home in charge. Lying in state details follow.
Berta Holmes Hartselle, 91, Falkville, died Wednesday morning at a local nursing home. Services will be at 2 p.m. with arrangements for a granddaughter Coy Alford of Falkville. She will lie in state one hour before the funeral at the church.
A stalled Oklahoma City plan targets an exclusive Negro housing area near Summer Ave SW beside Brookhaven Subdivision. About 25 substandard homes sit in the district with some properties within 100 yards of upscale homes valued at 13 000 to 15 000 dollars. The city sought federal revitalization funds years ago but was rejected. A February 1964 relocation will move around 30 families while seeking public or private housing options for those displaced.
Miss Angeline Nazaretian, health education director, presented the Nazaretian Cup to Mrs. Deannie G Brannwm and Emory Clay Steediey of Decatur, honoring senior contributors to the college. Other awards recognized Who's Who, Methodist Scholarship, music achievement, and intramural sports, with committee members listed.
The page notes a continuation of US commentary on South Vietnam, warning that persistent Vietnamese Communist aggression and sabotage will bring harsher consequences. It emphasizes firm U.S. policy and potential escalation.
Parker states moving expenses will be paid for those who relocate immediately. A screen fence will be installed between the industrial area and nearby property, signaling a new barrier and potential relocation impact.
Federal state market news shows live poultry values up to 16 cents at farm base. Ready to cook demand limited with some inquiries unfilled. Turkeys and broilers sold with firm to higher base valuations and delivered plant prices around 17 to 18 cents.
A compiled list shows major stock tickers and percentage changes for many companies led by Kaiser, Lockheed, Coca Cola, General Electric, Ford, and Texaco among others. Cotton futures opened with quotes for Jul Oct Dec Mar May and tied to commodity values around 30 cents per pound with near term declines.
In Nashville AP market notes, cattle and calves sale classed as too few for three head. Slaughter cows fetch 12.50 to 13.50, with hogs at 200 for barrows and gilts steady. 170 to 180 pound hogs 19.50 to 20.00. sow supply scarce. Sheep at 17.0 with 400-500 pound range 15.00 to 16.00.
Georgia live poultry remains scarce with limited sale activity. Only a single type reported at farms on the 15th and 16th for light type birds, with February activity too low to produce meaningful totals.
Mrs Adron Adams, 35, of 1303 Sunset Dr died Wednesday afternoon at Morgan County Health Department. Services Sunday at 1 pm at First Baptist Church Landersville. Burial Landersville Cemetery Reynolds Funeral Home in charge. Survived by son Levon Adams of Decatur and sisters Mattie Casper Landersville and Alvin Grace Russellville.
J. R. Williams said no decision was reached at yesterday’s meeting. The executive committee will interview other physicians and make recommendations to the 24 member hospital board. Dr Caliy’s departure ends 12 years of service as executive director amid increased workload and lack of staff.
Mr and Mrs Billy W McNutt Decatur announce a son born Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles Rogers Decatur announce a daughter born Wednesday at Decatur General. Mr and Mrs Fred Craft Cullman announce a daughter born today at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ronnie Bates Cullman report a son born at Cullman. Mr and Mrs James Trussell Cullman report a son born at Cullman. Mr and Mrs Aubrey Ethridge Cullman report a son born at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Douglas Cole Cullman report a daughter born at Cullman. Mr and Mrs Walter Benefield report a son born Wednesday at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital.
A mixed classifieds snippet lists a 1004 8th Ave SE listing with 2 bedroom request, a college contact, a box ad for typing work and general office jobs, and notices for a Glaspar Citation 70 motor and trailer for sale plus ducklings and a feed store. Contact numbers 353-5303 355-424, 773-6083 773-2289.
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