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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1962
Page
2
At 6 51 p m the river area shows sunset today and sunrise tomorrow at 4 38 a m Monrise tomorrow at 12 55 a m. Last Quarter moon occurs today at 1 06 p m. The bright object near the Moon is Jupiter, nearly stationary among Aquarius stars.
This morning the Tennessee River level at Keller Memorial Bridge measured 21.54 feet, up 0.04 feet in 24 hours, with sea level at 555.84 feet. High Thursday reached 93 degrees at 3:30 p.m., low 70 degrees at 4 a.m. Today it was 84 degrees at 9:41 a.m. Forecast calls for hot, fair to partly cloudy skies with a 5 percent chance of Thundershowers this afternoon or evening. Tonight, mostly clear and warm with southeast winds 5 to 15 mph diminishing. Sunday outlook shows little change, with today’s high near 94 and tonight’s low around 67, and Saturday’s high also near 94.
Temperatures will run 5 to 10 degrees above normal with minimal variation. Highs 82 to 88 and lows 59 to 65, while rainfall remains light at 1 to 4 inches overall in widely scattered afternoon thundershowers.
Severe weather struck eastern and central areas with tornadoes ripping Waterbury Connecticut and damaging storms in New Jersey Oklahoma and New York. At least two dead and nearly 50 injured across multiple states as winds hail and heavy rain caused widespread damage and disruptions.
Solomon Gress notes Alabama remains agriculture based as Grant, a member of key committees, praises rural legislation and REA and TVA ties. He cites the 98 plan as learning tool for the Alabama delegation and endorses Bob Jones in the May 29 election. Grant plans to campaign in Decatur Athens and Tri-Cities.
Excerpts from a televised exchange show governor hopefuls DeGraffenried and Wallace debating race relations and the future of Alabama public schools. DeGraffenried defends continued separate systems while touting a 30 day elder care program expansion. Wallace spars over liquor agents and cites defending Alabama traditions amid irrigation pledges. Travel plans for both candidates follow, with Wallace touring Jasper and nearby towns and DeGraffenried visiting Sand Mountain area and several Alabama cities.
Athens Limestone County sheriff's deputies arrested six individuals Thursday including two with no drivers license and two for public drunkenness. One suspect each faced violations of the prohibition law and AWOL. Donald Besheser, 22, was picked up and turned over to military authorities yesterday.
The Athens Circuit Clerk's office yesterday collected 199.75 dollars in payment of seven fines. Three were for speeding and two each were for public drunkenness and no drivers license.
Joe Cronin, American League president and Hall of Fame shortstop, batted .302 in 2,124 Major League games.
Dismissals include Mrs Joyce Dunnavant from Elkmont and Jeannie Turner of Athens. Birth notices list baby Diane Wood and infant sons for Lucille Meadows Harvest and Evelyn Green Athens. Names also include Mrs Betty Lou Daniel Claud Davis Athens and others with several infants and young children.
A readable list shows residents including Mrs Georgia Walker of Vinemont Mrs Gladys Washington Han ceville 1 Mrs Ara Bell Jones Somerville John C Norman Vinemont 1 Master Jeffery Edward Drake Cullman 3 Wallace Clanton Cullman 10 Mrs Mary Sellars Cullman 4 George W Ward Arley Mrs Betty Thompson Vine mont 2 Miss Regina Ann Wilkins Cull man 9 Mrs Albert Day Cullman 5 Mrs Betty Walker Garden City Mrs Alta Miller Baileyton 1 Mrs Aaron W Carroll Bailey ton 1 Mrs Eva Drinkard Falkville 1 Clarence Patton Eva 1 Mrs Zora Lee West Garden City
Master Bobby Shelton Ardmore Tenn Baser Barry Terry 1806 Lo cust St Miss Sheila Neal Vinemont Don Holt 1605 Tower St EK R Lindsey 431 Johnston St Walter W Summerford Hartselle Mrs Floyd Hagood Belle Mina Mrs Floyd Johnson and infant son 1107 Bank St Jack Hill 401 Market NE Mrs Eddie Miller Decatur 4 Johnny White Decatur 3 William Heathcoat Killen.
Willie Shelton led Moulton with 3 pins as Tammy Sivley and Jerry Peoples paired for 4 points. Fred Horton added 1 for Moulton while David Dutton contributed 2. Mrs. Guy Sparks of Hillsboro and Earl Wright of Grayson appear in the listings for team and individual results.
A compiled list shows dismissals for numerous individuals including Master Charles Dwayne White of Moulton and Deborah Faye Allen of Tri nity, with accompanying addresses such as 809 Wells St and 1408 6th Ave SE. Other names include Myra Phyllis Long, Betty Jo Doss, Lance Deeland, and Joseph S. Marsh Sr., among many residents across Cullman, Huntsville, Athens, and Madison.
Mrs. Cora Wooten and Oscar Wooten of 303 10th Ave NW join admissions at Bank Street. Mrs. Howard Crow and their infant son from Decatur report admission. Mrs. Shirley Knoblock of 211 11th Ave SW and John Braswell at 602 Canal St appear among admissions. Mrs. Wallace Long of Decatur also listed.
Athens Athens Limestone Chamber of Commerce manager Ed Sandlin said 2,106 applications were filed for the proposed Lester garment factory. He noted that only 1,800 applications had been received previously, reflecting strong local interest in the new plant and job prospects.
Historic February 2 flight ends with Aurora 7 disappearing after reentry then reappearing when astronaut Gordon Cooper escapes in a life raft. A Navy Neptune plane locates the capsule at 1 20 p.m. 41 minutes after silent contact, confirming Cooper waving for rescue.
Don Carpenter reached Grand Turk Island and Roosevelt Roads after his Atlas 1962 mission, meeting orbit mates Glenn and Schirra. Anxious moments were shared at launch and a tense five hours followed as rescue and recovery details unfolded, with NASA considering longer flights and plans for a man on the moon within the decade.
The Civil Aeronautics Board ruled 3 to 2 that Southern Airways of Atlanta engaged in unfair and illegal bargaining tactics in a two year strike dispute with the Air Lines Pilots Association. The CAB ordered resumed good faith bargaining within 30 days or risk license loss, marking a rare unfair labor practice ruling under the Railway Labor Act.
Applicants must file bids for employment at a factory considering locating in West Limestone by 5 p.m. today. The factory has not been named.
Probate Judge T. C. Almon explained confusion among election holders over the Democratic runoff. He said May 1 primary appointment postcards also cover the May 29 runoff, and those named need no additional notice. Several citizens reported they had not received their appointment.
Toney Kubek and Bobby Richardson led the Yankees with ten sacrifice bunts each, followed by pitcher Jim Coates with nine.
Mercury operations director Williams said the Aurora 7 capsule overran its target because the attitude was 8 to 10 degrees off the 34 degree horizon tilt when retro rockets fired. The tilt at 24 to 26 degrees caused a shallow reentry and five second rocket delay likely added about 20 miles overshoot.
Prices across commodities include No 2 yellow corn at 1.23 and No 2 white corn at 1.25, No 2 oats 0.70, milling wheat 1.75, soybeans 2, pulpwood 13.50 per cord, and wood types G and SS. Cattle sales mix steady to lower with steers 24.50-25.00, cows and bulls down 1.00-1.50, hogs 15.00 with strong spring lambs 21.00-22.00 and other farm prices listed for a week’s market activity.
New York trading saw two waves of heavy selling and sharp declines led by blue chips. Eastman Kodak AT&T and Sears each fell about 3 points while IBM dropped 10 to a yearly low before a partial rebound. Losses appeared across industries as bonds edged higher on the day.
New York cotton futures opened cents per bale lower than the prior close with Jul at 34.82 and Oct at 34.64 while Dec and Mar also slipped. separate Birmingham notes report ample to excessive egg supplies, fair demand, and price movements for medium and small sizes with Grade A white eggs quoted around 34 to 38 for large and 27 to 31 for mediums.
AP dispatch notes ample yet uneven live supplies for broilers and fryers with heavy plant movement and export demand. Friday and Saturday slaughter projected at 1.322 million head, prices quoted at 14 cents at farm and up to 154 cents delivered, while Georgia offerings show adequate hens and mixed demand, with farm bids around 14-15 cents and f.o.b. plants near 8-15 cents.
Cattle and calves steady to 50 cents lower on slaughter steers and heifers. Cows and bulls dull, 1.0 to 1.80 lower. Good to choice 800 to 1,000 pound steers 24.50 to 25.00. Bulk humane quality 23.50 to 24.00. Late sale bulls 15.00 to 18.50, feeders in early sales.
Claud Ivin Davis 67 of Athens died at 5 15 a m today in Athens Limestone Hospital Funeral services set for Saturday at 230 p m at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery McConnell Service Funeral Home directing Rev Elzie Jones will officiate He is survived by a widow six daughters and five sons two sisters one brother 32 grandchildren and four great grandchildren Grandsons to serve as pallbearers
Mrs. Mabel H. Meadows 52 of Cullman died at 10 30 a m Thursday in Cullman Hospital Funeral services were set for 2 p m Saturday at Good Hope Baptist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery Survivors include her husband Leon Meadows a son George Meadows a daughter Miss Barbara Meadows and step children L C Meadows and Mrs Julia Waters
Funeral services are set for Sunday at 12 30 p m at New Jones Chapel CME Church Cedar Lake for Mrs Louvenia Pickett who died Saturday at her residence Decatur 4 Interment will be at Blackwell Cemetery Reynolds Rev O C Jones to officiate Survivors include son Lawrence Griffin daughter Elia Coleman one niece three nephews and other relatives
The English Derby traced its origins to Edward the 12th Earl of Derby and Sir Charles Bunbury, whose influence shaped the iconic classic horse race.
Fairly active steady to 50 lower for hogs with medium to good weights 350-575 lb at 23.50-27.00. late sales to dealers 26.00-28.00. Hogs 50 head, no price trend. loads 2-3, 190-240 lb at 15.50. Week’s high 16.75 on Thursday. most sows 12.50-13.50. Sheep none. Week shows spring lambs, choice and prime, active and strong to 50 higher, 75-100 lb at 21.00-22.00.
All members of Help Others Sunday School Class are asked to meet Sunday by 7:45 am at Central Methodist Church to drive to Mrs. Ruth White’s home on Danville Rd for the annual Sunday Morning Breakfast. W S Dickinson, 103 Oak St, had surgery Thursday at Coffey Memorial Hospital Florence. room 245.
A series of birth announcements from Somerville Harvest Elkmont Hanceville and Cullman hospitals list a boy for Mr and Mrs Joe Ransom a boy for Mr and Mrs William Meadows a girl for Mr and Mrs James Scott and a girl for Mr and Mrs Ottis Washington all in the Athens Limestone Cullman area. Also included are late classified items seeking a buyer for payments on a 1954 Pontiac a 1956 Ford for sale and apartments and services offered with contact details and a note on chicks.
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