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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1965
Page
2
The Tamra River and Keller Memorial Bridge noted a morning level of 21.42. Yesterday's high reached 90 degrees at 2 pm and the low 70 occurred by 3 am. By 11 am today the temperature read 85 degrees.
Paris voices focus on handling the Dominican Republic crisis with a cautious stance toward foreign intervention. Officials argue for a moderate interim government and a democratic path, while coalition talks prove intricate though most Dominicans favor a non extremist solution and timely elections.
Funeral services for Dave C. Stroughter who died Sunday at 8 30 p m will be held Sunday at 2 p m at Minor Hill Baptist Church Flint Burial will follow in Minor Hill Flint Survivors include widow Estell Stroughter Decatur a brother Lewis Stroughter a half sister Queen Mathews Decatur and other relatives
admissions include Mrs Sadie Voss at 928 Lamar and Robert Thigpen at 1911 10th St along with Noah Long of Trinity and Mrs Barbara Wright at 1008 Dismissals list Mst Danny Leeth at Union Grove and infant Gail Morgan Decature also Miss Angela King at 1112 10th Ave SE and Jackie Wallace at 1102 5th Ave SE
A compiled roster lists numerous residents with street addresses across Decatur Moulton Athens Hartselle and surrounding areas including 407 Austinville Rd SW 2119 Spring Ave SW 808 W Moulton St 905 Ferry St NE 1609 2nd Ave SW and 2301 Greenwood Dr SE. Names include Mrs Dewey B Channell Mrs Leonard Johnson Miss Judy Higdon James Nichols and others.
Mr and Mrs George A Warnke Cullman 2 a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Eugene Rape a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Roy Sellers Crane Hill 1 a son at Cullman. Mr and Mrs William Irby 1314 9th Ave SE a son yesterday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Clarence Massey Falkville a son yesterday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Dewey Channell 407 Austinville Rd a son yesterday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Troy Woodall Eva 1 a son yesterday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs David Hampton Courtland a daughter today at Decatur General Hospital.s
An American servicemember died in a firefight with Viet Cong forces, raising U S combat deaths since 1961 past the Spanish American War total. U S jets hit targets at Hon Matt Island and Vinh, with multiple buildings damaged or destroyed. Additional strikes targeted Phu Van depot and river boats near Vinh. The marmoset note mentions its value for tooth research due to human-like teeth.
Two house trailers burned in separate early morning fires. At 1 09 a.m. a trailer at Decatur Trailer Park on U S 31 South occupied by James Seoter was heavily damaged. At 2 33 a.m. another trailer at Horns Trailer Park on Moulton Road owned by Walter Horn also suffered heavy damage with occupant unnamed. Earlier a false alarm at 2111 Brockmeade Road Southeast prompted firefighters.
The planning commission approved changes on March 2. The law targets new or altered structures and is not retroactive except for modifications after enactment. It lists parking requirements by use such as residences, schools, churches, hotels, offices, restaurants, and industrial properties with specific spaces per unit, seat, or floor area.
Bids to finance the 996000 six classroom addition at Hartselle Elementary School opened Tuesday with Memphis Bank as bidder at 3.3765 percent interest. Four other firms submitted bids: Hendrix Moore and Head, Thornton Farish and Gaunt, and Hugo Marks Co.
Mrs Mamie J McDonald died Tuesday night at her home 316 Church St NE. Graveside services will be held at Jackson Mississippi, her former home.
John Ellison Collins 76 of Hartselle died Tuesday at 1 55 p m in a local hospital. Services Thursday 10 a m at Shady Grove Baptist Church officiated by Rev Robert E McIlwain and Rev G C Redding with burial at Johnson Chapel Cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing. Survived by wife Pearlie two daughters Alma Latini Danville and Rachel May McLaghren Danville three sons Hugh Collins Stockton Elvin Collins Hartselle Prentiss Collins Decatur sister Myrtle Gilbreath Spruce Pine three brothers Bursie Addison French Jones Valley Mack Collins Danville pallbearers nephews. Body remains at Elvin Collins residence until church arrival.
Bob Taylor Johnson, 64, of Decatur, died Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Services set for 2 30 p m at the Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Roberson Cemetery. Survivors include brothers W W Johnson F A Johnson and nephews Jon Reed Crow of Montgomery and Charlie Decatur.
Will Stille age 84 of Athens died Sunday at the Tennessee Valley Rest Home Flint Services were at 3 30 p m today at the Reunion Church of Christ with Jack Rollings Fred Evans and Bennie Lee Fudge officiating Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery with Spry directing
Holland warned against efforts to strip certain states of the right to set voter qualifications and require federal approval for electoral laws. He recalled post Civil War violence over Negro voting and questioned what history might repeat, as the Senate moved to shield the bill from census delays with a quick voice-vote amendment.
The ordinance mandates one parking space per 200 square feet of floor area and states existing buildings must continue to comply as closely as possible with the original requirements. It bans off street spaces that channel vehicles to public streets, except for single and two family homes, and requires all parking areas to be surfaced with at least four inches of limestone or equivalent for all weather use.
Decatur D Z Handley reported to police at 6 10 a m that last night unknown persons destroyed kitchen cabinets and windows he salvaged from a house being torn down on 6th Ave The Great Hooks group will meet 8 p m Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Engman 1716 Summer Lane SE City docket lists five disorderly conduct cases three for no driver s license and speeding two for prohibition law violations and intoxication on a public street one each for traffic light violation parking in a prohibited zone resisting arrest spilling sand on street driving while intoxicated no tag and breaking a funeral possession Building permits issued included six room house at 2207 Calray Ave SW for 7600 and 2209 Calray Ave for 7500 plus three more Calray Ave houses and several service installations with values ranging from 150 to 931.
Bundy returned to Washington after 10 days of futile efforts to unite rival groups in the Dominican Republic. Agreement remains limited to an anti Communist stance and opposition to a right wing dictatorship. Mora to lead negotiations with Vance assisting. Imbert Barrera rejected a coalition and proposed a provisional legislative council under the junta with appointed members and a public pledge of loyalty by the armed forces.
Rev. Bobby Coney and Rev. Joe Henderson officiated the funeral for a crash victim at Chalybeate Baptist Church. Burial is in Morris Chapel Cemetery with Elliott Funeral Home directing. Survivors include the widow L. B. Terry and four daughters, with pallbearers named. Body returned to the residence this afternoon.
The Athens College graduation will honor 122 seniors on Sunday. 36 receive Bachelor of Arts, 58 Bachelor of Science, and 26 Bachelor of Science in Education degrees. The event marks the largest class and the switch from quarter to trimester system next fall.
State lawmakers plan to reconvene in formal session Friday to resume filibustering. Judiciary Committee discussed racial bombings while House committee considered a workmen compensation reform allowing injured workers to choose doctors. Senate Education Committee approved 300000 for Marion Military Institute and Snead Junior College. A dynamite control bill imposes up to 20 years for violators and requires 30 day permits for occasional users. Simultaneous filibusters erupted at the capitol.
The piece argues candidates may alter positions or be defeated by black voters, while some politicians see economic factors at work. They note fear of job loss could deter registration and voting, with Republicans estimating each ten new Negro voters could tilt toward Democrats under current conditions.
Morgan County Humane Society intervened when several horses faced malnutrition after their owner, out of work for weeks, could not buy feed. Sheriff Dick Fleming accompanied officials and a veterinarian to the barn where the animals suffered. one horse could not stand.
During late April the Alabama Medical Association in Birmingham discussed funding needs for the State Health Department. Dr. Hamilton cited Dr. Myers urging more money to upgrade state health services. Legislators Sen. Gilchrist and Sen. Horton along with Rep. Turner pledged to push for the higher appropriation, noting the governor’s proposed budget is short of Myers' request by 1.57 million dollars.
Carlton Kelley president of the college says classes begin in September using facilities at the Tennessee Valley State Vocational Technical School though the college will not be completed by then. Several sale notices follow including a 14 ft runabout and a 1958 Pontiac with contact numbers.
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