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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1965

Page

3

Jefferson Destroys 2 700 Gallon Whisky Still

Jefferson County deputies seized and destroyed what they described as the second largest whisky still found in the county and arrested three men Raymond Galbreath Marcus Cook and Billy Stewart all from the Birmingham area on liquor law violations. The trio were apprehended near a garage where a gallon capacity was going full.

Birmingham Ala Jefferson County Raymond Galbreath Marcus Cook Billy Stewart Mel Bailey

Earth Is The Lord's: newspaper thoughts on planning

A compact editorial piece in a historical newspaper outlines soil enamel as a foundation for careful planning. It frames the Earth as the Lord's and urges community effort for the common good, continuing a ser ies of reflective installments.

Growth and planning for responsible stewardship in state policy

The text outlines growth as a long term duty requiring judgment and vision. It discusses establishing conservation districts and planning bodies to manage soil, water, zoning, and river basins. Goals include ending erosion, preventing wasteful sprawl, preserving recreation, reducing pollution, and protecting forests. It frames future progress as imaginative and responsible planning.

Stan Denna

Hartselle Rodeo Weekend Planned by Morgan Posse

The Morgan County Sheriff's Posse will sponsor a two day rodeo June 4 and 5 at Sheriff Stadium in Hartselle. A street dance opens the weekend on June 3, with rodeo performances on Friday and Saturday and a Saturday parade. Queens crowned for junior and senior divisions. contestants must be single Western-clad riders aged 6 to 18. Call Mrs. Shaneyfelt at 355 3764 for entry details.

Hartselle Morgan County Sheriff's Posse Howard Proctor Posse Preston C. Fowlkes Sheriff Stadium Proctor Billy Joe Shaneyfelt Shaneyfelt Decatur

Athens Jaycee and Jayceette Install New Officers

Joint awards banquet at H and H Barbecue Ranch will install new Jaycee officers led by Jim Pike and Frank Westmoreland. Jayceette officers include Mrs. Jim Igon and Mrs. Frank Graham. Richard Rogers and Mrs. James Hancock are outgoing presidents. Awards will honor members’ past year work.

Athens Jaycees Jim Pike Frank Westmoreland Pat Waldrop Bill Wolfe Frank Graham Jayceette Jim Igon John O. Pepper Cecil Gregg James R. Sulcer Frank Westmoreland Jr James Hancock H. B. Byford Hartselle Jayceettes

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