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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1962
Page
2
The day features sunset at 6 52 p m sunrise 4 38 a m and moonrise 1 34 a m Tomorrow marks a new moon on June 2 Venus the brightest planet now sets in the west north west and moves into the constellation Gemini Above Venus are the Twins
Reading Friday night on the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge was 21.54 feet with no 12 hour change. Sea level was 555.84 feet. TVA lake stages Friday include Pickwick 414.0, Guntersville 595.0, Whitesburg 556.0, Wilson 506.8 feet. Forecast calls for fair warm tonight and hot today with a 5 percent chance of evening thundershowers and southwest winds 7 to 15 mph. Little change expected Sunday.
Donald Guy Hilte, 53, of Columbus, Ohio, was struck and killed while walking along U S 31, 3.1 miles south of Decatur Thursday night. Funeral services will be held Monday in Nelsonville, with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery there. The body is being shipped from Hartselle to Nelsonville.
Sacred Heart Academy presents the musical comedy Girls Will Be Girls tonight at 7 30. The show features student performers and a lighthearted program with songs and dialogue in a campus venue.
Mr and Mrs James F Howater of 1205th Ave SE welcomed a son at Decatur General Hospital Friday. Mr and Mrs Paul E F Linden of 1610 10th Ave SE welcomed a son at Decatur General Hospital Friday.
In Athens the gubernatorial candidate outlines a large irrigation project to boost production, denies endorsing rivals, and pledges to keep the state out of sensational headlines. He stresses education as a top issue, vows to halt teacher loss and outward migration, and promises favorable pay for state workers while supporting National Guard members. He recalls military service and praises son Ryan Jr as a trusted aide.
Debrief reports from Wommera Australia and Bermuda stations describe Carpenter as tired and less responsive on the final passes. NASA life systems chief Dr. White cautioned against assuming confusion, citing possible distraction from busy tasks. oxygen pressure remained adequate. Debrief notes indicate a potential link between his condition and a slight attitude error during retro rocket firing, with high blood pressure readings and suit temperature increases observed throughout the flight.
In Alabama Wallace and deGraffenried push for the Democratic runoff nomination. Wallace plans a Birmingham to Fayette tour but halts to visit a beaten campaign worker in Huntsville, along with Gentile, as unrest follows a political rally.
Stockholm reports thirty new churches built in the past decade, Church News says the surge marks the greatest church building boom since the Middle Ages, highlighting rapid expansion across the city.
Hospital notices list admissions for Mrs. Johnny Dietz of Decatur and dismissals including Mrs. J. D. Toone of 1205 6th Ave and H. E. Nix Sr. of 314 13th Ave NW. Also noted are Mrs. Carol Hamilton of 104 5th Ave SE and H. C. Breeding of Decatur.
The Social Security office in Columbus is located at the intersection of Young and Gay Streets, Ohio, per AP report.
James W. Richey Jessie Sloan Malcolm Rankin Tony Glenn Hill Billie Gates William McBride Glennell Helms James Sims David Kimbrell E F Mize Milford McMillan Little Martin Keeth Herman Stover Ulysses Richey West Court address list appears in public matter listing multiple residents and addresses across several streets. The item compiles names and locations, indicating a community directory or notice section.
An historical marker will be dedicated June 8 at the site of the first Methodist circuit rider church in Oklahoma. Rev. O L Fontaine, head of Oklahoma Methodism's historical division, noted the service was at Pecan Point near the Red River in extreme southeast Oklahoma.
Peters burg businessman B J Norfleet gives away hearses and ambulances to churches along the Eastern seaboard. He acquires the vehicles in trade on new ones and seats about 15 in back. To date he has given away 50 to 65 and expects 15 to 20 more this year, mostly to small rural churches.
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