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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1977
Page
2
Auburn University students returning to classes last week found Sanford Tower clock face decorated with a large Mickey Mouse image. The AP Wirephoto captures the playful vandalism transforming the clock into a giant timepiece themed portrait.
Mrs. James Floyd Meadows of Birdsprings Road cherishes butterfly collecting as Lepidoptera study. She recalls pursuing a Giant butterfly at Wheeler Wildlife Refuge and joking about patient observers. Her collection features Giant Black Swallow Tail Tiger Swallowtail and the Morning Cloak with careful ecological practices.
Mrs Meadows speaks of broad interests including a greenhouse propagating ferns cactus ivys jews violets citrus plants and a miniature lemon tree. She also collects bottles fossils crochets sews and enjoys making baby clothes while noting she raised three boys and a girl with pride and no trouble.
The first degree murder trial of Wilbert Scott is set for June 20 for the April 1976 stabbing death of Jim Mack Jones on 8th St. SW Arraignment is scheduled for June 15 along with numerous co defendants facing charges including grand larceny burglary and drug offenses Circuit Judge Tom B Coggin will preside over the session.
STEELE HOLMAN DAILY records show 45 local bills introduced this session with 17 enacted. Lawmakers Cross Carter Drake Martin and others saw a mix of local acts and vetoes by Gov. Wallace, with notable measures on county commissions annexations and public improvement funding.
Decatur Jaycees and Jayceettes led Alabama Jaycee awards in Tuscaloosa. The Jaycees earned the Henry Geisberg Award for overall excellence and the Blue Chip Award for chapter management plus top finishes in the Parade of Chapters and multiple project awards. Jayceettes claimed top chapter honors and won a March of Dimes project award, with several members receiving state recognition.
Athens Alabama two prisoners escaped last week from a Limestone County work gang. William Hudgins 24 of Madison County telephoned Sheriff Evans and said he would surrender today. Troy Lee Drake 18 also of Madison County was captured in Huntsville Thursday.
The National Weather Service says scattered thunderstorms linger through Tuesday across Alabama after a weekend of soaking rains. Totals varied by city from Huntsville at about 3 inches to Mobile under 0.5 inch, with some areas in West Central Alabama remaining dry.
The column notes Tom W. R. Brown of Moulton unable to work in the garden due to forecast thundershowers this afternoon and evening. Rain chances run about 50 percent in the day and 30 percent at night, with highs expected in the low 80s and Lows in the mid 60s through Wednesday.
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