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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1973

Page

11

Daily Records Admits and Births Across Decatur Athens Danville

List of admissions and dismissals at Decatur General Hospital including Otis Sparks James Hardwick Teresa Waits and Billy Wallace with scattered names from Athens Danville and Huntsville. Birth notices cover multiple couples including Grant Cannon Bright and Ran dolph Randolph with daughters and sons at Decatur General and area hospitals.

Decatur Otis Leon Sparks James Allen Hardwick Athens James Newton Taylor Vaughn Holland Clifton Vernon Blagburn Teresa Kay Waits Billy Ray Wallace Rogersville Larry Hugo Waddell Somerville Roy Andrew Ferguson Donald Lester-Carter Julius Young Robb Calvin Goode Jr David Gilbert Roberts Hubert Alfred Jr James L. Carnes Hartselle Gene Autry Turner Huntsville Emmie Dinsmore Vivian Blankenship Moulton Ronald Dale Baker Dale Bibb Danville Donald H. Johnson David Reese Robertson Randy Lafaye Moore Hanceville Malcolm Hugh Leeth William Loyd Gillespie John Leslie Doss Jr Floyd Edward Self Jerry Thomas Swindle Bobby Ray West Erances B.taylor Jesse Abner Crow James Clifford Janey Clara Mae Miller Leonard Peters W. E. Holmes Oscar Odell Halmark Arab David F. Tucker James Irwin Early Courtland Edward Cunningham Lawrence County Admissions John Maurice Grant Decatur General Hospital Laddie Bright Cannon Jr James Davis Randolph Barry Wade Hobbs Ardmore Tenn Daniel Wilson Tomerlin Billy Joe Drake Stephen David Garrett

Recreation Meeting Planned Tonight in Moulton

An organizational meeting for the city funded summer recreation program in Moulton is set for 7 p.m. at Lawrence County High School gym. Virgil Holder, former LCHS football coach, was chosen to run the ten week program and preside over the meeting.

Moulton Lawrence County High School Virgil Holder LCHS Holder

Right Address Wrong Street in Cerritos Pool Dig

A Cerritos couple returned from a desert weekend to an 11 foot hole in their yard after a pool company drilled at the wrong address but correct street The workers ignored the homeowners warning and only after reviewing the work order did they realize the mistake The owner called it an honest error and promised restitution.

Cerritos Calif Desert Charles Gibbs Carolyn

Vaughn Monroe Dies at 62 in Stuart Florida

Bandleader Vaughn Monroe, famed for songs in the 1940s and the theme Racing With the Diem, died Monday in a Stuart Florida hospital aged 62. He is pictured in a 1952 AP wirephoto.

Vaughn Monroe Stuart Fla

Fiddlers Contest Nets Funds for Chalybeate Fire Dept

In Chalybeate Springs a fiddlers contest at Chalybeate school raised funds for the volunteer fire department. Organizer James Strickland reports about 1300 dollars earned for uniforms and equipment and says the department will soon be fully outfitted. Gordon Terry hosted and presented four trophies to winners. about a dozen fiddlers and bands competed.

Chalybeate School James Strickland Strickland

Decatur area weather notes and extended forecast update

River and weather readings from Keller Memorial Bridge show 21.89 river level and sea level at 556.19. Monday high 77 at 3 pm, low 57 at 5 am. Today expected upper 80s, tonight low 60s, Wednesday upper 70s. partly cloudy with possible thundershowers, rain chance 30 today 60 tonight and Wednesday. Extended forecast through Saturday calls for mostly fair, warm days with cooler nights and scattered afternoon thundershowers.

Decatur and Vicinity River Reading Keller Memorial Bridge

Search Continues For Two Athens Teens

Athens Limestone County authorities search for Debra Hartley 17 of Crutcher Street and Jerry Carter 17 of Carter's Trailer Court missing since Sunday. A woods search near the Hartley home Monday yielded no clues to their whereabouts.

Athens Limestone County Debra Hartley Crutcher Jerry Carter Carter Limestone County Sheriff's Department Hartley

Cost Of Sewer Plan Protested In Athens Meeting

Nearly 600 residents affected by a proposed Athens sewer expansion attended a city council meeting where most protested the plan. Alabama law requires a protest meeting before approval and a council decision is slated for the next week. Citizens object mainly to costs ranging from nine to thirteen dollars per foot, with property owners paying for line installation.

Athens Alabama

Led Zeppelin Plans Record US Summer Tour

Led Zeppelin announces a summer rock tour in the United States. The trek is billed as potentially the most profitable ever, with a gross forecast over 3 million dollars from 33 concerts across 30 cities.

LED Zeppelin New York United States

Liza Quits Desi Liza Minnelli Calls Off Engagement

Liza Minnelli told reporters at London's Savoy Hotel that her engagement to Desi Arnaz Jr. is off and she is now in love with Peter Sellers. She announced the decision during a press conference as she travels after winning an Emmy for Liza With a Z and an Oscar for Cabaret.

Liza Minnelli London Savoy Hotel Desi Arnaz Jr Peter Sellers London 1 Liza

Notice of Final Settlement in Emily N Polk Estate

John R Cook as Administrator of Emily N Polk deceased files for final settlement in Morgan County Alabama Circuit Court. Hearing set for June 11 1973 at 1 30 PM to review his acts and vouchers. You may appear to show cause why the settlement should not be passed. Gaynell Hall Register.

Circuit Court Morgan County Alabama Emily N. Polk John R. Cook Gaynell Hall

Fire Station No 6 Construction Bids Decatur Alabama 1973

The City of Decatur Alabama invites sealed proposals for Fire Station No 6 in Decatur. Bids due 3:00 p.m. CDT June 5 1973, opened and read aloud in the Purchasing Agent’s office. Deposits of 35 dollars required for plans. bids must include licensed contractor designation and bid bond or certified check of five percent. The city reserves right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities.

Decatur State of Alabama C.C.T Bill J. Dukes City of Decatur City Matt City Hall F. W. Dodge Huntsville Birmingham Builder’s Muscle Shoals Florence Scan F. W. Dodge Company Atlanta Georgia Code of Alabama

Obituaries listing multiple Alabama figures in funeral notices

Funeral services were held or announced for several residents across Athens Falkville and Tuscaloosa. The obituaries mention Mabel Rogers Carter 86 John M Cloud 60 Dr Jack Percival Montgomery 95 Mrs Abbie C Dougherty 90 James D Goodson 60 Joel W Sandlin 70 and Joel Sandlin 70 with survivors and service details including churches cemeteries and funeral homes. The notices name families, burial sites and memorial preferences.

Funeral Services for Ralph Longmire Held Today

Funeral arrangements for Ralph Edward Longmire 44 of 507 Nell St SW were held today at 11 a.m. at Shelton Funeral Home Chapel with Russell Lance officiating and burial in Knoxville Tennessee. Survivors include Barbara Longmire Debra Longmire Cheryl Longmire Steven Longmire mother Bertha Rydner and sister Mrs Walter E Coomer. Longmire was described as a salesman linked to fingerprint ID history.

Ralph Edward Longmire Nell St Shelton Funeral Home Russell Lance Knoxville Tenn Mynatt Funeral Home Shelton Barbara Longmire Decatur Debra Longmire Cheryl Longmire Steven Longmire Bertha Rydner

Bid Call for RF and Video Distribution System at Wallace Center

Sealed bids in triplicate for installing a RF and Video Distribution System at Lukeen B Wallace Developmental Center Decatur Alabama are due by 1 00 pm Wednesday June 6 1973. Bidders must provide a 5 to 10 000 bond and follow license requirements. plans cost 10 and deposit refundable if returned in good condition within ten days.

Decatur Alabama A . Hildreth Alabama Department of Mental Health Washington Avenue Montgomery A VY Hildreth Lumeen B. Wallace Developmental Center Code of Alabama

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