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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1964
Page
2
The report lists sunset at 6 50 p m sunrise 4 40 a m and moonrise 4 29 p m with a full moon on May 26. It notes Jupiter and Mercury rising in morning twilight with Jupiter brighter and rising earlier each morning.
Decatur Tennessee River read 21.60 feet at Keller Memorial Bridge up 0.05 in 24 hours. River stage 555.90. Today high 95, low 69. Saturday forecast high 94. Mostly sunny hot with slight chances of isolated showers. Southerly winds 8 to 18 mph. Gas Dept reports 96 high yesterday 3:15 pm, 67 low 3:30 am, 86 this morning at 11:25.
A fund established after the May 1 murder of Loyd Hays supports his son’s remaining electronics schooling in Birmingham, funds education for four other Hays children, and helps buy a new house. Contributions with names and amounts include Frank Fuller 3, Mrs Kellen 2, Davis 25, Groover class 10, Howards 5, Gobble 10, and Brewer's Feed Mill 25.
Hospital admissions list includes William Schrimsher in Athens 4 Mrs Curtis Cottingham in Trinity 1 Miss Sherry Freeman at 1608 Sherman St Mrs Ozro Fuller in Somerville Mrs Edward Borden in Trinity Herman Hint 711 25th Ave SE. Dismissals list includes Mrs John Basseale 810 6th Ave SE Mrs William Garner Hartsel Master Larry McMurry Decatur Mrs Howard Lott Cullman Master Danny Leveth Somerville 2 T J Borden 1410 16th Ave Mrs Pascal Taylor Falkville.
A partial roster lists Cullman residents including Pearl Anderton Birmingham Dorothy Boone Hanceville Dizie Evilee Fortenberry Falkville Margaret Fromhold John T Godbee Arley Leon Greathouse Warrior Martha Lou Hawkins Myrtle Hayes Cullman Verner Nobel Cullman Etna Ruth Rigsby Cullman Fannie Smith Cullman Ella Jane Speegle Falk Birdie Tolbert Cullman Mitzi Willingham Cullman Dortha Bland Hanceville Lillian Hunter Cullman Therman Kellum Falkville Ruby Pitts Hance Deborah Lynn Scott Cullman Lovenia Whaley William Boyd Duke Cullman.
The piece notes Lyndon Johnsons skill at shaping coalitions to pass major legislation and his relentless pursuit of a vote when Congress blocks bills. It cites his rail strike settlement, the tax cut, and foreign aid measures as examples of his determined leadership and willingness to negotiate last minute deals.
Market quotes for grains and livestock show corn, oats and soybeans with mixed weekly results. Slaughter cattle trade weak to 50 lower while cows stay steady, hogs firm to 50 higher, and spring lambs strong after a slow start.
Nasdaq like list shows many named companies with percent figures including Kaiser Acme Steel Am Can Coca Cola Boeing Dow Chem Chrysler Ford Motore Glenn Reed Nat Distill East Air L Penney Sears Roebuck Westinghouse Woolworth Xerox and more. The page compiles intraday quotation percentages for diverse firms from Kaiser to Xerox with several energy, chemical, steel and consumer names.
The New York market closed up slightly with moderate turnover. Blue chip gains supported the averages as volume reached about 4.5 million shares, below Thursday's 5.37 million. Texas Gulf Sulphur led on volume but slipped a point while Occidental Petroleum slipped after being Thursday's top active issue.
Messengers at the Southern convention debated a proposal affirming nonsectarian school prayer and devotional exercises. Opponents warned it could imply government endorsement of religion, while supporters favored preserving academic freedom and limiting state entanglement. The convention also endorsed maintaining the First Amendment as is and rejected church integration at the national level.
Wives answered questions at a news conference after joint reunions, praising Army and State Department support during their husbands ordeal. The Voltz and Stutt families plan to stay with spouses in hospital cottages as they await release, with children left home.
Mineral climbs as a lower priced issue rises over a point. Pure Oil and Transworld Airlines gain on improved earnings. North American Aviation U S Gypsum and Control Data slip about a point. Pan American World Airways and Eastman Kodak advance more than a point. Caterpillar adds a point. Canadian Pacific gains in a spotty rail group. Fractional gainers include Ford Chrysler Jones Laughlin Kennecott Bendix and Phelps Dodge.
Dr William Henry Lee Spratt 60 of 1908 Enolam Blvd SE died Thursday night at a local hospital. Funeral service is Saturday at Faith Baptist Church with Dr Bob Jones Jr officiating. Burial at Washington Park Cemetery Indianapolis. Survivors include widow Edna R Spratt daughter Dorris Spratt England parents Mas and Mrs F Lee Spratt England sister Mrs Francis Johnson England. Body lies 12 to 1 pm at church and remains at funeral home until transfer to church. Body to be shipped to Indianapolis at 10:25 pm Saturday.
Mrs Florean Terry, 62, Hillsboro, died Thursday night at Lawrence County Hospital. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. Sulphur Springs Baptist Church with Rev Floyd Parker and Rev Mr Cargile officiating. Burial at Old Liberty Cemetery with Elliott Funeral Home.
In Miami AP reports Shubert D. Lee 28 was bitten by a pet cobra and died after his fiancée Florence Gutierrez 32 heard him call her name from 20 miles away. He received maximum antivenom and two days of life support before death.
The Rev Hawkins, 55, named moderator after winning 465 of 833 votes over A Ray Cartlidge. The Bronx church growth and civil rights focus highlighted his candidacy as the assembly, led by Dr Eugene Blake, moves toward uniting churches across racial lines. The assembly continues through Thursday.
Survivors include widow er Oley Terry and six sons Sel don Terry Wallace Terry Harvey Terry Hollis Terry Preston Terry all of Michigan Garry Wayne Terry Hillsboro 1 five daughters Mrs Inez Jarrett Michigan Mrs Othella Parker Birmingham Mrs El nora Franks Hillsboro 1 Mrs Lola Champhers Huntington Park Calif and Mrs Evelyn Yarbrough Hillsboro 1 two brothers Sanford King Moulton 4 Noah King Louisville Ky 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mrs. B. E. Johnston of 625 Sherman Street SE died at 7 a.m. today at the Tennessee Valley Rest Home in Flint. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Gunthorp Funeral Home.
A 1963 Buick driven by Aubrey Talmadge Noland and a 1955 Plymouth driven by Charles Smith collided Thursday at 4 46 p m on 6th Ave NE with no injuries reported. Decatur Police later spoke with Eddie Buchanan about theft at 2014 7th St SE. A 1956 Chevrolet theft was reported to Huntsville Police today at 7 46 a m. The Promenaires Square Cane Club schedules an 8 p m meeting at the American Legion.
Betty St. SW in Decatur has a boy born Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Joe Williams and wife of Courtland welcome a daughter. Robert Pace and wife of Harvest 1 have a daughter. Joe Bailey and wife of Athens welcome a son today. Ray Edwards and wife of Hartselle 2 have a daughter today. Robert Sittason and wife of Hartselle announce a son born May 16 at Block Chandler Hospital.
President Johnson and Secretary Rusk urged diplomatic pressure while U S reconnaissance flights over Plaine des Jarres were announced after Pathet Lao artillery fire against two U S jets. Data from the flights will be shared with the Lao government and the International Control Commission overseeing Laos' 1962 neutrality agreement.
Henry Layton was found guilty of transporting and sentenced to three years in Morgan County Circuit Court Criminal Division by Judge Newton B. Powell. Layton sought probation with a hearing set for June 5. Alton Wheeler-Bedingfield pleaded guilty to attempt to commit larceny and was sentenced to six months hard labor or a $200 fine. Leon Cramer was also sentenced to six months labor or a $200 fine for grand larceny.
LCHS shifts from Mount Hope Elementary to Speake High School. The board will work with county trustees on the summer school election. Six election officials per school will serve as polling places, three for and three against summer session. Reopening dates cite Aug 3 for summer schools and Sept 14 for non summer schools with student dismissal June 3 and teacher duties continuing. report cards issued June 4.
Classified ads seek one all around service man and one tune-up man with experience and offer about 2319 Hwy. 34-5. Also other house and vehicle ads list sale of a 1958 Lakes trailer 45 by 8 and a 1958 Edsel, plus new 3 bedroom brick houses and real estate near Decatur. property details include addresses 1402 20th Ave SE and Holloway St in Hartselle, contact numbers 353-3873 353-0566 and 773-6376, and a reward offer for a lost Feist.
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