Nashville Boosters Tour City Ties and Alumni Esteem
The group of boosters led by Govin and Buford Ray visited Nashville touring sites and praising local growth and Alabama’s football strength. Nashville officials and chamber leaders welcomed the visitors as the delegation planned further stops in Florence Birmingham Gadsden Albertville Huntsville before returning home.
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Bama
Vandy
Roosters
Florence
Tennessee
Birmingham
Gadsden
Albertville
Huntsville
Nashville
Beverley Briley
Chamber
Irvin Commander
Dick Ordway
Guyton
Decatur Daily
Barrett Shelton Sr
Barrett Shelton Jr
Drinkard praised for small business leadership in Cullman County
Drinkard and the Cullman County community are lauded for boosting local industry through the Small Business Administration programs. The record highlights Drinkard as a Chevrolet dealer and former Cullman Chamber of Commerce president, noting SBA loans totaling 2,613,184 over three years creating about 1,350 jobs and 165 regular loans from July 1966 to April 1967 across Alabama.
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eSee Canness
Small Business Administration
Phrey
Iman
Drinkard
Cullman County
Industrial Development Board of
Cullman
Chevrolet
SBA
Alabama
Voting chaos mars city bond referendum turnout
Voters faced outdated poll lists and incomplete voter rolls as a $5 million school and recreation bond decision loomed. Officials worked to untangle the mess, with heavy turnout limited and polls closing as late as 6 p.m., while Vice President Hubert Humphrey drew crowds and NASA's Werner von Braun attended without incident.
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Country Club
Yaar
Buti Large
Nomal
Austin High School
Notable VIPs and cadet displays at Huntsville event
The report notes the VIPs at Huntsville visiting a NASA port display. Young cadets in starched uniforms performed and the Vice President mingled among crowds. The scene included coverage of patriotic songs like "You're a Grand Old Flag" and "Yankee Doodle."
For Sale and Rental Notes From 1796 Listings
Expansion needs equipment and working capital cited. Ponies offered for sale. Rentals include a furnished apartment for couples at 819 4th Ave SE for 68.50 monthly. An unfurnished apartment with bedroom, AC and electric heat near downtown Decatur for 50 monthly. Lot for sale 100 by 170 on Lake Ave SE with wildlife borders. Phone numbers and contact hours listed.
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4Th Ave. S.E
Decatur
Lake Ave. S.E
Nashville Livestock Auction Mixed Cattle on Offer
Nashville AP reports a Nashville livestock sale featuring 300 cattle with a wide assortment. buyers expect strong demand across most classes as consignments fill the yard.
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Nashville Livestock Small
Nashville
Vice President Humphrey Tours Huntsville Space Center
Vice President Hubert Humphrey visited the Mars Space Flight Center near Huntsville to view a Saturn booster test and meet Dr. Wernher von Braun. He praised space program goals, noted the solar telescope interest, and urged support for Senator Hill's reelection as he spoke to 2,500 officials and locals.
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Humphrey
Austin High Black Bear
U.S
Werner von Braun
NASA
von Braun
Secret Service
Huntsville
Éduca
Iave
Mars Space Flight Center
MSEC
Wernher von Braun
MSFC
John Ziert
Bob Jones
Scottsboro
Arsenal
Congressman Jones
Washington
Tva
Jones
Alabaffin
John Sparkman
Lister Hill
Sen. Hill
Congress
Alabama
Minnesota
Slaughteryard Prices Drift, Cattle and Hogs Steady
Slaughter steers and heifers scarce while general trade remains fairly active and steady. Cows and canners range 16.00 to 19.30, bulls 22.00 to 23.00, feeders 410 to 450 pounds bring 28.00 to 29.00, heifers 21.00 to 24.00, calves and vealers weak to 50 lower. Hogs steady to 25 higher, U S 1-2 200 pounds at 23.75. sheep arrivals mainly spring lambs with slow trade and some 26.00 to 26.25 for choice.
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U.S
Community Planning Council to Meet in Courthouse Wednesday
The Community Services Planning Council will hold its regular meeting at 1 30 p m Wednesday in the courthouse Gary Vokers director of the City Planning Department will speak Karen Ann Summers a senior graduating this year will be honored at the event.
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Community Services Planning Council
Gary Vokers
City Planning Department
Father Charged in Death of Son Near Madison
A 46 year old father Freddie Brown is jailed in Limestone County charged with first degree murder in the death of his 17 year old son Mose Brown of Madison 2. Mose died at Huntsville Hospital after being shot at home seven miles east of Athens following a family argument. The charge was upgraded from assault with intent to murder to murder in the first degree and a preliminary hearing is set for June 2 before Judge D L Rosenay.
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Athens
Limestone County
Mose Brown
Madison 2
M. W
Buddy) Evans
Huntsville Stal
Freddie Brown
Madison
Evans
Mose
Athens- Limestone
Huntsville
Brown
Lmestone
D. Losenay
Seriff
Rosenay
Lela Williams
Permits and births populate Morgan County notices
Daily- Record lists numerous permits from County addresses for structures and businesses including sewer work at 112th Ave NW and demolitions on Sumner Ave NSW. Jonathan Smith and T Strain appear with residences and business locations, plus Sims Construction Co. on Briar Ave SW and Memorial Dr. Also notes sheriff charges and several births at Decatur General Hospital and other local facilities.
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Squmne Permits Co
13Th St
Serere
Siews
Sims Const. Co
Briar Ave
Ten Const. Co
C.hern
Memorial Dr
Southern
Sims Signs Center
6Th Ave
Gateway Shopping
Paul Milam
Decline in Narcotics Addiction Among Negroes in U S
A decade of data shows narcotics addiction decreasing among Black individuals in the United States while addiction among white populations generally increases. The shift highlights changing patterns in drug use across racial groups.
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United States
Birmingham Poultry Market Summary
Breeding and broiler reports from Birmingham show adequate supplies of hens and farm types with heavy and light varieties listed. Live poultry quantities and sizes balance with current inquiries and commitments for fills, while the market tracks live supplies and load needs.
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Birmingham
Delivery Weeks and Seed Estimate Note
The item references delivery during the week of May 29 and estimates a seed amount of 1.31 units. Details are limited but indicate a planning note for shipment timing and seed quantity.
Obituary for Myrtle R Black of Athens Limestone County
Funeral services were held for Myrtle R. Black 75 of Athens at Spry Funeral Home Chapel with Elam B. Kuykendall officiating. Burial followed at New Garden Cemetery. Survivors include daughters Turner Pitman and Jessie Pettie, a brother Ray Morris, and three grandchildren. Mrs. Black was a lifelong Limestone County resident and Church of Christ member.
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Athens
Myrtle R. Black
Athens - Limestone ‘Hospital
Spry Funeral Home
Elam B. Kuykendall
New Garden Cemetery
Turner Pitman
Jessie Pettie
Ray Morris
Trinity
Black
Delia Johnson Funeral Planned at Gunthorp Chapel
Mrs. Delia Johnson funeral services set for Wednesday at Gunthorp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Elmer Lust and Rev. W. M. Ghey presiding. Burial in Roselawn Cemetery. Survivors: son Billy Johnson of Decatur, brother Bill Davis of Decatur, sisters Lena Gallin of Cullman and Mrs Frank Harris of California, four grandchildren, one great grandchild. Pallbearers: Lonnie Johnson, Frank Johnson, Bee Johnson, Hubert Pucket, Cleveland Terry, Gene Davis.
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Funeral Johnson
Lonnie Johnson
Frank Johnson
Bee Johnson
Hubert Pucket
Cleveland Terry
Gene Davis
William Montgomery Rites Set in Town Creek
Funeral services for William J. Montgomery 86 of Town Creek will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Moulton Church of Christ with Tommy Vernon officiating. Elliott Funeral Home directs burial at Ferguson Cemetery. Survivors include five daughters five sons a sister twenty one grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.
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Town Creek
William J. Montgomery
Beatrice Rest
Moulton Church of Christ
Tommy Vernon
Ferguson Cemetery
Elliott Funeral Home
Dan Counts
T. A. Thompson
Falkville
George Bain
Moulton
Ethel Montgomery
Tuscaloosa
Jane, Rutherford
Barney Montgomery
Benford Montgomery
Don Montgomery
Annie Allen
Decatur
Pinkney J Roper Funeral Services Notice
Funeral services are listed for Pinkney J Roper age 84 of 929 Cedar Street. The notice provides minimal details on date time and location.
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Pinkney Jrett Roper
Cedar St
Tillery Rites Set For Decatur Drug Pioneer
Ernest A Tillery burial planned at City Cemetery with Gunthorp Funeral Home directing. Survivors include widow Mrs E A Tillery a son James P Tillery of Deridder La two daughters Mrs Noble J Russell and Mrs Robert Straub of Decatur and several grandchildren. A 1906 University of Alabama graduate he owned Caddell Drug Store since 1917 and held a 50 year certificate from the Alabama Pharmaceutical Association. He was a Mason and member of Scottish Rite and York Rite. Memorials are to be contributions to favorite charities. Pallbearers named: Robert Harper Harris New Ed Wells Elmer Lloyd J Merrill Doss Bob Lee Joe Henderson Paul Robinson.
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Austinville Methodist Church
Mitchell Owens
Samuel Berry
Roselawntery
Gunthorp
Katie Sue Roper
Briscoe
E. A .Tillery
James P. Tillery
Deribder
Noble J.russell
Decatur
Robert Straub
Tillery
University of Alabama
Caddell Drug Store
Alabama Pharmaceutical Association
Scotsh Rite
York Rite
Robert Harper
Harris New
Ed Wells
Elmer Lloyd J
Merrill Doss
Bob Lee
Joe Henderson
Paul Robinson
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Nashvilts Real Estate
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Larkin Yate City
Ae Howard Johnson
Old Moulton Rd
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Ron Meson
J. Gilmer Black
Probate Office
von Braun Hilton
George M. Cohan
Yankee Doodle
Cotton
New York
Alo
Balenger
Prospect Dr. SE
Donald R. Brumley
Betty St. SW
Hillard Grosswhite
Somerville Rd
A. E. Anderson
11Th St. SE
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Renaaas
Seboel Guslga
First Ave
Karen Ann Summers
Ae SS Eee Graduat
Tennessee River Reading
Keller Memorial
Weck
Wheeler
Chickamauga
Daily — Record
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Waylon J. Cross
Courtland
Decatur General Hospital
Farris E. Lowery
Decatur Oral Hospital
Harold E. Nash
Asener
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Les Hiter
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Albert Sr
Gen- Hosp
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William Montgomery
Pinkney
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Reybern
Ernest A. Tillery
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Gunthorp Funeral Home
Rets National Bank
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