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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1964

Page

8

Athens College Grants Degrees to 105 Seniors

Athens College prepares 105 seniors for Sunday commencement at the Athens High School auditorium at 5 p.m. Nine graduates earn honors with names including Pamela Pack and Patsy Hamm. Dr. Virgil McCain presides. Dr. Myron Wicke delivers the address. the Athens College Choir provides music.

Athens Athens College Athens High School Richard Don Stout Pamela Budke Pack Patsy Hamm Turvey Huntsville Gertrude Bradley Powell Mary Miller Hunt Decatur Patsy Jones Wyman Logan Vicki Ann Sandlin Donald Watson Virgil McCain James E. Harris Myron F. Wicke Division of Higher Education The Methodist Church Clifford Winefordner, Jr Decature James E. Bathurst McCain Marcia Adams Doris Marie Campbell Donald M. Carter Melvin Stanley Hutto Joseph Williams Morris Jimmy Earl Brown

Six youths charged in Lakeside High burglary

Six Negro youths, ages 16 to 18, admitted involvement in a Lakeside High School break in Saturday night. Detectives say no items were stolen but merchandise from the kitchen damaged other areas and ice cream was scattered. Bonds set at 750 dollars each for Bentford Guster Griffin Black Grundy Cross.

Lakeside High School James Edward Bentford Walnut St James Clifton Guster Cherry St Bobby Joe Griffin Newcomb Cornelious' Black Cain St Robert Earl Grundy 12Th Ave Jerry Allan Cross Lafayette St Ernest Bowman

Guard Alert Draws Praise for National Guard Drill

The 279th Signal Bat practice alert drew 70 percent participation with 80 of 161 members reporting from 7 to 9 pm. Sgt William Cartee said 24 unavailable due to summer camp, 57 did not show for factory shifts, vacations or lack of phones. He called 50 percent in uniform within 45 minutes “real good.”

National Guard William C. Cartee Cartee

Morgan Road to Be Paved Near Hartselle

Construction will begin within 40 days to pave about 2.4 miles of Thompson Rd near Hartselle. State Highway Department awarded the contract to Trinity Stone Co. for a low bid of 30095 dollars, with completion expected in 40 working days.

Thompson Rd Hartselle State Highway Department Trinity Stone Co

Cullman Fire Probe Continues

Cullman police said the fire probe at Childhaven Children home will be renewed today with Fire Marshal Howard Dees arriving. Three fires have occurred on the campus in the past six weeks as investigators search for possible arson. No official statement has been released yet.

Cullman Childhaven Children Home R. B. Moyers Moyers Howard Dees Dees

Beauty Contest Entries Sought in Decatur

Decatur's Junior Chamber of Commerce seeks contestants for the annual beauty contest to be held June 2. The winner, Miss Decatur Jaycee, advances to the Miss Guntersville Lake contest June 19. Entrants must be under 25, never married, and may be non residents of Decatur. Telephone Lloyd Bowers at 355-0402. entry deadline May 29.

Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce Decatur Jaycee Lloyd Bowers

Athens Grants New Easement and Approves Utilities

Athens city council released an old 1936 easement for Brookwood subdivision and drew new papers showing boundary lines. The body approved running water lines 400 feet to J C Griffin’s Browns Ferry Road home for 1000 dollars. Romine Fence Co. bid 420.43 to fence the Negro playground. The council sought an estimate from Burgreen Construction Co. for a Lee Street bridge.

Athens Brookwood John Crutcher J. C. Griffin Browns Ferry Road Romine Fence Company Lee St Burgreen Construction Co

Florence man jailed on beer transport charge

John Aday of Florence was released on a $750 bond after being charged with transporting 20 cases of beer. Sheriff M W Evans and State Trooper Billy Faulker arrested him around 3 50 p m yesterday at the Highway 31 and 20 intersection. A 1959 Edsel was confiscated as evidence.

Athens Florence John Aday Limestone County M. W Buddy) Evans Billy Faulker Aday Evans

Firefighter Authorized to Attend Civil Defense Rescue School

At the recent meeting the town granted one of its three full time firemen authority to attend the Civil Defense Rescue school in Tuscaloosa. The action reflects local safety training priorities and bolsters emergency response readiness.

Civil Defense Rescue School Tuscaloosa

Car crash near Louisville injures driver and wife

At the scene in Louisville the car that struck Strode’s rear was badly smashed. Strode told officers he was fine but concerned for his wife who was in the other car. Police questioned him about the collision.

Louisville Ill Strode Stode Pollice Strode

Douglas fir dominates Pacific Northwest lumber cuts

About 75 percent of the annual lumber cut in Oregon and Washington is Douglas fir, underscoring its dominant role in regional timber industries.

Oregon Washington

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