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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1963
Page
2
Monday May 27 forecast notes sunset at 6 52 p m sunrise tomorrow 4 38 a m and moonset at 11 25 p m First Quarter arrives May 29. The sky features Taurus in the Sun’s background and Cancer in the Moon’s background tonight.
Saturday morning river at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 21.32 feet, down 0.046 feet in 24 hours, sea level 555.62 feet. TVA lake readings include Chickamauga 682.2, Pickwick 414.1, Guntersville 595.0, Whitesburg 556.6, Wilson 506.8. Forecast for today is mainly cloudy mild with showers and scattered thundershowers, little temperature change. Winds southerly 5 to 15 mph. Outlook Monday mostly cloudy and slightly warmer with more thundershowers. High today 72 degrees.
NEW YORK AP The presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church urged its 3.5 million members to actively support the Negro movement for civil rights. He warned of possible catastrophe and cited racial unrest in Birmingham Chicago Nashville New York and Raleigh as evidence that many have lost patience with the slow pace of justice. The church must back protests rather than remain silent, he said.
Norfolk AP report describes 16 year old David Lindsey rowing on manmade Silver Lake when a 5 pound 18 inch bass jumped into his lap and startled him. He recovered control and continued fishing. Local officials weighed the catch as a notable unusual event.
Milton Cummings president Brown Engineering Co Huntsville will deliver the commencement address at Tennessee Valley State Vocational Technical School Friday at 10 a.m. Rev George Kress pastor First Presbyterian Church Athens will give the invocation. Open house at 8 a.m. with previous graduates and platform guests from 12 counties expected.
In Montgomery area a Florida man, 21, and his 4 month old daughter Rebecca Parker died in a car-truck crash described by a veteran state trooper as one of the worst impacts he has seen. Parker's wife, 19, was in fair condition. truck driver Elijah Baker of Piston, Georgia, had minor injuries. The trooper said Baker swerved to avoid the crash after sounding his horn. A second early accident near Headland killed Russell Leroy Garrett of Headland, Alabama when his car struck a bridge about a mile north of Pike County.
A promotional note describes an electronic secretary and classified ads service offering 24 seven access. Readers can place wants ads reach 60,000 readers within 24 hours and also leave messages for staff, request a salesman call, or submit tips and subscriptions.
Two rural accidents Saturday in the four county area caused only property damage. At 5:15 p.m. a 1955 Chevrolet driven by Kathryn Moore 37 Vinemont collided with a 1957 Ford driven by Daniel Bowen 27 Cullman 2 on Eva Road 6.8 miles north of Cullman totaling 300 dollars. At 8:30 a.m. a 1959 Autocar truck driven by John D Lindsay 41 Altoona ran off Ala 69 three and a half miles south of Cullman causing about 600 dollars in damage.
David recalled a surprising catch as a large bass leaped from the lake and landed in his boat after three hours of fruitless casting. An adjoining angler, waist deep in water, was more shaken by the unexpected event than David.
The record lists multiple individuals connected to Cullman and surrounding areas with accompanying hospital admissions counts. Names include Mrs. Darnell H. Compton Mrs. James M. Cox Mrs. Eugene Rape Loyd W. Harris Mrs. Billy G. Harbison and others with locations Cullman Hanceville Bremen Arley Holly Pond and Holly Pond.
A column lists multiple individuals with addresses and titles such as Mrs and Master plus infants. Entries include Hodgins, Thomas, Burney, Heflin, Jones, New, Chandler, Burnett, Garrett, Hughes, Smith, Hy nes, Flannagin and others, with street addresses in Madison Huntsville and Moulton. It appears as a community notice page of dismissals and family mentions.
A readable roster lists residents and relatives with addresses including Mrs Willie Mae Cleer at 817 4th Ave SE and Mrs Anna McCain at West Court Apt 24. Also named are Master Ted Grantland in Decatur and Master Robert Dockery in Trinity plus Mrs Olenta King in Vinemont 2 and others across Athens Madison Falkville and Trinity with infant and residential details.
A House panel discusses limits on a proposed bill addressing Communist influence in Jefferson County. Speaker Albert Brewer favors a substitute bill granting subpoenaed witnesses right to counsel and cross-examine, citing a federal precedent. Senator Horton criticizes a plan praising Gov. Wallace for resisting federal court ordered integration.
A 22 case docket is prepared for the Morgan County Civil Circuit Court Monday session with Judge James N Bloodworth presiding and Judge Newton B Powell assisting. First session starts 9 am, six cases listed for Monday and five for Tuesday, with another docket planned for June 3 and 4. The Morgan County Grand Jury will convene Monday and disclose results in about 10 days.
Atty. Gen. Kennedy says federal decrees must stand and governors cannot block them. In Birmingham, Gov plan to bar entry of Negro students to the University of Alabama echoes Mississippi and Arkansas defiance. Vivian Malone and David McGlathery prepare to enroll as security plans rise around Tuscaloosa and Huntsville. Heavy patrols follow Mother’s Day violence. 1,000 plus Negro children return to class amid a biracial accord promising gradual desegregation and a new city government.
MONTGOMERY AP Gov George Wallace says he sympathizes with Dallas County bid for a new junior college but does not have authority to decide its location. He told Dallas leaders that proposed legislation creating a network of junior colleges and trade schools does not grant him the power to determine where they should be placed.
He emphasized the administration’s concerns extend beyond the legislative realm and avoided further comment. The remarks hint at a confrontation between the federal government and Gov. Wallace over integration in Alabama.
A child narrates how Dr. Wernher von Braun, renowned rocket scientist, balances work at Marshall Space Flight Center with family life in El Paso and Huntsville. The piece covers his education, early rocket work, favorite foods, table manners, hobbies like piano and music, and his nightly dedication after office hours, ending with the child’s proud view of him as Dad.
HANCEVILLE An examination for a postmaster at Hanceville will be open for applications until June 11. The test will be held in Birmingham for the $6,285 a year position. Applicants need at least three years of experience managing postal business and supervising staff. education beyond high school may substitute for 1.5 years of experience.
Funeral services for Oscar Dotson, 56, Danville, will be at 2:30 p.m. at Bellview Baptist Church in Lawrence County with Rev. Dennis Tucker officiating. He died Friday at 10:30 a.m. He was a member of the Holy Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers include Rayborn Dotson and five others. Surviving are Ada Dotson, one daughter Bob Minor of Glasgow, two sons Cecil and Thomas Dotson, and several siblings and five grandchildren. Peck Funeral Home. The body will lie at the family residence until service time.
Mrs Eva Kimbrough 59 of Athens 3 died May 24 at Athens Limestone Hospital. Funeral at Oak Dale Baptist Church with Rev Russel Lance. burial Bottom Cemetery. Survived by husband Osker Kimbrough six sons six daughters 26 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pallbearers named. member of Fairview Baptist Church.
Mrs Edna Elizabeth Loveless died Friday at Decatur General Hospital near Elkmont. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. from Pettusville Methodist Church with Rev Pitts and Rev T J Chitwood officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery under Gunthorp Brown Funeral Home. Survivors include four daughters Mrs Earl Harper Decatur Mrs W E Routon Pulaski Tenn Mrs Hillis Stanford Tullahoma Tenn Mrs John Delmar Jr Pensacola Fla six sons Loveless Stella Tenn Arbert Loveless Elkhart Ind Carl B Loveless Pensacola Fla Donald Loveless Elkmont Mc Avoy Loveless Chicago Hassie Loveless Dayton Ohio two sisters Mrs Larene Brack Elk mont Mrs Lellia Locke Elk mont one brother Edward Adams Athens. Body returned to Pettysville Saturday, remaining until time to be taken to church from 1 to 2 p m.
Raymond Yoder of Niles Michigan was found dead Saturday in Niles by police. He was the father of Mrs. Mary Richey of Decatur. Funeral services will be announced later.
Trinity Mayor Garth Kim brel said a Goodwin Engineering Co representative contacted him this week about engineering work on a proposed Natural Gas project for Trinity starting this week. He noted all legal work is complete and it is certain the town will get Natural Gas for next winter. No price estimate yet. the firm will report to the council with the total price.
A county wreck on Iron Man Road 3 miles west of Hartselle at 1 p.m. Saturday caused $350 in property damage. Drivers Allen R. Stephenson, 23, of Hartselle, in a 1962 Comet, and Patricia Stewart, 16, of Hartselle, in a 1954 Plymouth, were identified. No injuries were reported.
The 2200 Country Club Rd student is salutatorian and plans to enter the University of Alabama this fall to pursue medicine. He holds many honors from state and national science fairs and is active in DHS National Honor Society Latin Club Key Club football and track. William H. Jenkins will present awards alongside Julian Harris who will confer diplomas.
Historian Bruce Catton told a Civil War seminar at Boston College that violence in Birmingham should spur states to end second class citizenship. He said the events provoke revulsion but urged equal reform at home to prevent repeats.
Trinity Mayor Garth Kimbrel announced Saturday that Bill Schrimscher has been hired as policeman, replacing Roy Bolton who will work with the Trinity Water Department reading and installing meters and handling water duties.
Among 580 degrees at Auburn University June 4 at Cliff Hare Stadium progress includes Thomas Newton Taylor and Howard Grady Whitley III both Decatur graduates earning Bachelor degrees in architecture arts and mechanical engineering along with Martha Gayle Brantly of Decatur earning a bachelor of science in home economics. Separately two traffic incidents: a two vehicle collision at Decatur Sand and Gravel Co at U.S. 31 and Wilson involving drivers from Hartselle Somerville and Nashville and a Johnson Street collision in front of St. Ann's Church involving Velma Compton and Alvie Landers.
Sixteen arrests were made Friday by the Limestone County Sheriff's force including six for speeding, three for violation of the prohibition law, two for no driver's license, and one each for false pretense, contempt of court, reckless driving, throwing rubbish on highway, and carrying a pistol in a car without a permit.
Athens Police arrested three suspects Friday on charges of public drunkenness, driving while intoxicated, and no driver's license. One individual faced the public intoxication charge, another the DWI count, and the third lacked a valid license.
A $5,000 damage suit was filed Saturday in Limestone County Circuit Court, involving John Gordon versus Athens Concrete Products Inc.
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner A. W. Todd urged Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman to immediately set a price ceiling on sugar. He also sought figures on sugar in Louisiana warehouses and asked the state’s congressional delegation to back the policy to aid small food businesses and consumers.
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