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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1977

Page

3

Athens Considers Merit System For City Employees

Athens council introduced an ordinance to adopt a merit based pay and advancement system for city workers. A personnel officer would oversee procedures while an outside influence from the Alabama League of Municipalities is being weighed. The panel adjourned to study rules further and potential local adoption.

Athens Alabama League of Municipalities DeWitt Garrett Garrett Airport Rd John Conlon Clyde Mabry Shaw St Conlon

Priceville Students Tour The Decatur Daily

Third and fourth graders from Priceville Elementary toured The Decatur Daily. Photo credits list many students and teachers in a multi row lineup with a note of missing staff.

Priceville Decatur Daily Mark Slayton Terry Reeves Richard Patterson Gary Jones John Lee Dee Dee Smith Mark Montgomery Rickey Denson Dennis Belbey Noel Bailey Arnold St. Anton Thomas Beverley Allen Nelms Tony Melson Mark St. John David Beggs Rodney Mason Michon Smith Scotty Moore Keith Rascoe Mark Creel Terry Johnson Randy Macneil Chris Landers Richard Hatfield Johnny Childers Thomas Moody Mark Carpenter James Busch Travis Taylor Tim Baker Gary Terry Shannon Black Dodie Green Zambia Wilbanks Tara Starling Scotty Brackin Jeff Arnold Mike Hightower Tony Ryan Mark Hatfield Benita Hopper Karen Gilchrist Pam Higdon Kim Buchanan Karen Vinson Rena Ward Burt Massey Joe Rivers Stacy Taylor Joseph Rhodes Susan Dunnaway Kim Mason Wendy Fairbanks Beckie Davis Mary Garrett Cathy Clemmons Tammy Terry Wilda Ryan Judy Taylor Janette Peebles Jo Lang Ann Hatfield Rosemary Link Barbara Reeves Elizabeth Fowler Ann Case

Four Pianists Win Auditions in Alabama MT A State Contest

Four North Alabama piano students were named winners among 63 pre college pianists in the Alabama Music Teachers Association state auditions in Birmingham this month. Winners include Andrew Mays in the upper concerto division and Cullman finalists Deanne McCombs Laura Gonstad and Neil Ed Rainwater. Alternatives named include Melody Brothers Decatur Andrew Mays Donna Davis and Sarah Chandler. Winners invited to perform at the AMTA convention program at the University of Montevallo June 1914.

North Alabama Alabama Music Teachers Association Birmingham Andrew Mays Ater Mary Oliver Cullman Deanne McCombs Kay Yager Laura Gonstad Mary Lee Davis Neil Ed Rainwater Jenera Sayle Melody Brothers Decatur Janet Dodson Donna Davis Sarah Chandler University of Montevallo

Pinewood Derby Set for June 18 in Arrowhead District

Scouts plan a Pinewood Derby for Cub Scouts in the Arrowhead Boy Scout District on June 18. Bob Hooks, district Scout executive, says the event occurs in the Joe Sartain Ford parking lot on U S 31 with 8:30 to 9:30 registration and 9:30 start. Ribbons awarded in heats and finals along with trophies. all participants receive ribbons and the public is invited.

Arrowhead Bob Hooks Hooks Joe Sartain Ford U. S

Slay Suspect Free On Bond

Athens man Tommy Townsend Jr. is released on a $10,000 bond after being charged with murder in the death of his wife Janie Mae Townsend. The shooting occurred at the couple’s mobile home on West 18th Street following an argument. A preliminary hearing is set for June 3 in Limestone County Court before Judge Rosenau.

Athens Limestone County Limestone Pat Morrell Tommy Townsend Jr D. L. Rosenall Jr Townsend Janie Mae Townsend George Moore George Clem 18Th St Rosenau

TVA Opens Bids On $800000 N-Plant Greenhouse

TVA invites bids for an 0.5 acre greenhouse at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant in Limestone County to test using warm plant discharge water for vegetable production. Project cost about $800000 with completion by October 1 and contract award in late June.

Athens Tennessee Valley Authority TVA Muscle Shoals Energy Research and Development Administration Environmental Research Laboratory Tennessee Valley Region Browns Ferry Limestone County Mike Butler Knoxville Chattanooga Browns

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