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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1967

Page

5

Mary Faye Hunter Missing Woman Plea Renewed

The family of 34 year old Mary Faye Hunter of Decatur renewed their plea for information on her disappearance. Missing since May 6 she was last seen near her 811 8th Ave SE home around noon. Her parents urge checks of vacant lots and boaters to watch for clues while a $2000 reward remains for tips leading to her discovery.

Mary Faye Hunter Decatur 8Th Ave. SE Miss. Hunter Webb Hunter Hunter Redstone Arsenal

Hartselle Nears Completion of $850000 Water System

The Hartselle city council was told the $850000 water system is nearly complete and will be turned over within a week to ten days. Water already flows to homes in Hartselle and Falkville after inspection by the State Health Department.

Paul Parker Hartselle Willie Lott State’ Health Deartment Int Falkville Harold Johnson Johnson John Reynolds Atlanta Morgan County Board of Revenue and Civil Defense Department Fire Department Holloway Ambulance Service

Battle of Saint Albans Fought in War of the Roses

In 1455 the Battle of Saint Albans occurred amid the Wars of the Roses. The clash saw Lancaster and York factions contend for power in England’s political upheaval. The outcome shifted momentum early in the dynastic conflict.

Saint Albans

Athens College to Confer 133 Degrees on June 4

Athens College will confer 132 bachelor's degrees and one honorary doctor of divinity at 2 30 p m June 4 in the physical education center. James E Harris pastor of Athens First Methodist Church will give the commencement address Recovering Lost Truths and receive the honorary degree. He is a longtime church leader and college trustee.

Athens Athens College James E. Harris First Methodist Church Harris Union Theological Seminary Montevallo Ensley Highlands Avondale Florence North Alabama Conference Board of Missions Fairhaven Methodist Home For the Birmingham

Two Cullman Men Sentenced in Interstate Car Ring

In Chicago federal court on Tuesday three men received prison terms for roles in an interstate stolen car ring. Gene Teses, 38, of Cullman, tied to transportation charges, was sentenced to three years. Jar P. Suit, 51, of Hanceville, pled guilty and drew a two year term. Pasquale Ecettura, 37, of Chicago, was convicted and sentenced on April 13 for transporting stolen vehicles across state lines.

Cullman Genetes Jars P. Suit Bates Hubert Will U.S. District Court Pasquale Ecettura Chicago Tolen

Athens College honors Greek life and student excellence

Ernestine Delorge earns top English major GPA at Athens College. The Mrs. Hughes memorial award is given by Pan Hellenic Council with a plaque to Dean Dr. William R. Hauser for GreekSystem support. Phi Mu Sorority wins Pan Hellenic scholarship plaque, Rho Alpha Omega Fraternity earns Zeta Tau Alpha Spirit Award, and honors go to Paul Neal Mildred Caudle and Sally June Baker for service and excellence. Patsy Tiller receives English Department Excellence Award.

Ernestine Delorge Athens Hughes William R. Hauser Pan Hellenic Council Phi Mu Sorority Pan Hellenic Rho Alpha Omega Fraternity Zeta Tau Alpha Paul Neal Mildred Caudle Neal Phi Muty Sally June Baker Gary Delta Kappa Gamma Diion of Education Angeline Nazaretian Athens College Herbert L. Hughes

Awards Convocation Honors Athens College 1967 Class

The annual awards convocation on Tuesday celebrated outstanding achievement by students faculty and friends during the year. The event paired with Senior Class Day honored the class of 1967 as President James Foley read the class history. James Beasley Jr. received the Danny Rollins Memorial Trophy and Ann a Butler and Drew Lemsky shared the Nazarethan Cup for service to Athens College.

Beasley James Beasley Jr Athens Danny Rollins Memorial Don Entrekin Alpha Tau Fraternight Athens College James Foley Huntsville Ralph Austin Miami Fla Frank Philpot William R. Hauser Emily Phillips Decatur Danny Rollins Brothers of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Hartselle ATO Anna Butler Drew Lemsky Birmingham O. J. Nazaretian Fairfield

Three Men Charged With Assault Near Oakville

MOULTON Three Lawrence County men were charged with assault with intent to ravish. James Louis Griffin 18 Danville 1 Willard McDaniel 21 Danville 2 and Leonard Wolfe 18 Danville 3 were arrested last night by Sheriff deputy Ray Fleming and Illly Chamness on a warrant sworn by a 23 year old woman alleging the incident occurred Tuesday afternoon near Oakville.

Moulton Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office James Louis Griffin Danville Willard McDaniel Leonard Wolfe Ceps Ray Fleming Illy Chamness Oakville

Amoy Captured by Japanese Fleet in 1938

In 1938 Japanese naval forces seized Amoy, a key Chinese island, marking a notable expansion of coastal control during the broader Sino-Japanese conflict. The event accelerated shifts in regional power and disrupted maritime security in the area.

Japan Amoy

Three Men Sentenced in Car-Sting Case

A jury heard government witnesses say three men formed a ring that sold seven stolen cars from Chicago to Alabama dealers. The defendants received a five year sentence.

Chicago Alabama

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Mary Hunter Family H'selle City Hands 2Nd Ave. N.E Garland L. Rollins Gary Rollins Ann Butler Drew Lemksy Angeline Nazaretain Tues Jorneys Slim Gay Dacron Banchcraft
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