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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1966
Page
2
Julius Hunter, 13, of Columbus Ohio, is named today’s winner in the school and home quiz. Readers were asked to send questions and answers from the Britannica Junior Encyclopaedia series with a chance to win the 15 volume set.
A historical account traces football from ancient kicking games to its U S birth in 1823 at Rugby. It highlights William Webb Ellis’s legendar y moment at Rugby as the seed of modern football, and notes early matches between Princeton and Rutgers in 1869.
The New Orleans States-Item argues dissent is valuable when temperate and constructive. It likens dissent to Socrates the gadfly of Athens, praising reasoned critique over personal emotion and urging calm, measured debate even amid divisive topics like the Vietnam War.
A fragment lists patients and dismissals at Limestone Nursing Home and area facilities. Names include Jean Clark Athens. David Pitts Athens. Nancy Gaston Lester. Peggy White Lester. Robert Griffin Athens. Clarence Cantrell Elkmont. Wendell Robinson Decatur. Ada Mae Scott Tanner. Lee Horton Athens. plus others and several dismissals such as Lorin Southard Athens. Ila Wells Ardmore. Lucy Strain Athens. Lura Chapel Massey Athens. James Hutsell Harvest. Luritis Howard Athens.
A list of individuals connected to Decatur General admissions includes Mrs. David Hugh Bolick Roy Lee Godsey Miss Mary Ann Terry Mst RE B Black Jr Mrs Jerry Moore Mrs Horace L Devaney James S Parker Lester David Methbin Clyde William Howell Little Miss Janette Joiner and Mrs Mallissie Appleberry with addresses in Decatur Courtland Wheeler Madison Moulton and related locales.
Lawrence County admissions list includes Flora Letson Courtland Bes sie Parker Moulton Dorothy Linderman Danville Ernest Wilkerson Trinity Ida Rose Hillsboro Mandy Reeves Moulton Herman Cowan Moulton Herman Heaps Moulton Myrtle Blackston Moulton Elizabeth Dutton Danville Mattie Terry Hillsboro infant son Trinity Othelia Brad-
Peggy Ann, rescued after a two year terror by the so called Mountain Man, said in a signed statement she was not seriously harmed and that Hollenbaugh treated her as well as possible, amid fear and hardship in the woods. The minister ended the session abruptly after questioning her experience.
The report notes rising prices across the economy with April CPI up to 112.5 of the 1957 59 base and consumer services contributing notably to inflation. Chase declines comment as President Johnson weighs tax or other steps to curb inflation amid higher costs for goods and services. Historical context dates A day in history feature marks Lindbergh Paris flight and other milestones.
A playful exchange features FUN TIME humor about the film titled Broken Leg and its cast. Dave claps back on gender bias while Jim jokes about girls. The directors and cast witty remarks reflect movie industry chatty banter.
A short note explains the etymology of elope from the Dutch ontloopen meaning away and run. The term reflects people running away to marry.
The winner announced is Ana Hutchens of Tulsa Oklahoma for the riddles contest. Readers are invited to submit more jokes and puzzles to the publication while noting the prize and entry process.
A reader from Lacey's Spring expresses support for Governor Wallace and criticizes press coverage and rival candidate Martin. The letter lauds Wallace as a wartime leader and argues fair credit for both sides, noting personal respect for Mr. Martin alongside support for the governor.
The Alabama governor candidate Wallace discusses his run with his wife as campaign focal point. He declines to reveal a June special session plan to allocate education funds and criticizes media coverage while reaffirming support for Alabama Democrats.
The Decatur Daily invites readers to send views on daily questions but notes names may remain unpublished while sender identities and addresses are known to the Editor. Manuscripts will not be returned.
Mrs Ada Evans Love 78 of 915 9th Ave SE died Friday at a local hospital. Services at 3 p.m. Sunday at 16th Ave Baptist Church with burial at Moss Chapel. Survivors include husband Anderson Love, three sons Hyman Evans Sam J Evans and Walter Evans of Decatur, three daughters J E Dobbs Gilbert Marks and John Aday, two step sons William and Leonard Love, a brother Sherman Grant and a sister Mrs W L King, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Percy L Johnson of Falkville died at his residence Friday around 8 p.m. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Peck Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Irl P Turney 77 of Somerville will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Center Springs Methodist Church. Peck Funeral Home of Hartselle has charge of arrangements.
Rosenau represented by Defense Atty. David Patton. Joseph Cresta 19 Westwood NJ and James Innella 18 Westwood NJ among 11 Athens College students charged in May 6 vandalism at Athens Cemetery. About 25 to 130 tombstones overturned with beer and whisky bottles found nearby. Initial malicious property damage counts dropped. all released on 300 bond each after jail.
Arthur Wilson runs an international men s hair styling shop in Chicago He imports European barbers and says some earn about 12000 annually. The business is described as a professional craftsman trade.
Treasury Secretary Henry H. Fowler said the U S economy still spends about 582 million dollars annually more than it takes in. The remark signals to West German leaders that failure to provide more financial help could lead to a request to raise their own support for American troops stationed in Germany.
David Hulse reported a burglary at the Decatur Boat Harbor with items stolen including kitchen gear lanterns tackle boxes a medicine cabinet rods and reels and a battery charger. The boat belongs to Hulse and Dr S J Netherly of Belle Mina. Also noted are a hospital visit by David Bolick and a rum mage sale by East End Methodist WSCS and a May luncheon for the Morgan County Women Democrats at Congress Inn with reservations.
U S Marines reported striking a rebel encampment east of the river near the Da Nang River bridge where about 100 rebels had held one end of the bridge and fired across the river. A second target appeared to be a rebel barracks area and ammunition dump with no bombs dropped into the city. The downtown gunfire flare did not force government action against the pagoda stronghold.
Thich Tri Quang urged resignations to stop bloodshed as 400 to 500 monks and nuns marched on Saigon to strike at the Buddhist institute. Thich Thien Minh called for prayers for central Viet Nam where hundreds have been killed or wounded. U.S. Ambassador Lodge returned to oversee U.S. mediation efforts.
The industry faces ongoing manpower shortages pushing firms to rely on imported foreign labor to fill gaps. This dependency highlights staffing pressure across sectors and prompts policy and labor market concerns.
Mostly sunny and warm with little temperature change. High around 85 and low near 56. Sunset 6 08 p m. Moonset 8 31 p m. First Quarter May 27. Venus at aphelion today.
Rescue workers dragged the creek banks for about three hours Thursday night but stopped as heavy rains swelled Flint Creek. Flint Rescue Squad members combed areas north and south of Alabama 36 crossing three miles west, seeking Gillis.
Deborah Barnett, 11, says a police car fired the fatal shot as it moved beside the Deadwyler car. Barbara Deadwyler recalls seeking urgent hospital aid for a false alarm, while Officer Bova and Thomas Freeman describe a high speed chase halted by other patrol cars.
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