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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1972
Page
2
At 90, Mrs. W. T. Giles shares memories from a one room prairie school south of Chicago to world politics. She discusses education, family, farming, and her early adoption of pantsuits while trading observations with a warm, candid voice.
Em Giles recalls a 1900 era journey from Madison County to Meredianville and Decatur. She pursued education at The College, worked as a Huntsville stenographer, married Will Giles, raised a large family, contributed to Riverside PTA, and later helped in real estate and community work while cherishing memories of a busy, evolving life.
Emergency contact information directs calls to the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 for personal crises and possible poisoning. It advises dialing 0 if unsure of the emergency number and lists hospital and physician contacts plus department numbers for The Decatur Daily.
A Tanner Elementary sixth grader Tim Shores was struck by a car near the school at about 7 45 a m and taken to Athens Limestone Hospital by Limestone Ambulance Service. His condition was not immediately known.
A fragmented caption notes Florence State students Debbie Hannah from Florence and Sarah among a front row roster during 1972-73 want ads display. The image focuses on a group photo theme and regional student activity.
The Decatur Jaycees vote to urge Morgan County's three legislators to introduce a bill allowing courthouse registration during normal hours. They favor not abolishing the board of registrars but seek broader access, targeting all Jaycee chapters and civic groups to back the measure.
A Decatur Daily carrier announces monthly home pickups for newspaper payments. He works for himself, buys papers wholesale, sells retail, and requests prompt payment when he calls to collect. He emphasizes timely collections and personal profits.
The Morgan County Board of Education designated August 27 for the dedication and open house of the Albert P. Brewer High School at Florette, 95 percent complete and slated to absorb grades from Union Hill Eva Cotaco Priceville and Ryan high schools. The gym will bear Randolph Ryan’s name and be dedicated at the first 1972-73 varsity game. Jerry Thomas named Cotaco elementary principal. Lester Wooten remains secondary principal for grades six through nine. Russell Peck hired as mechanic for June to August. West Athens Elementary School vandalized with windows broken by rocks Thursday night.
Auburn officials and university deans met Decatur civic leaders to discuss Decatur's agricultural and industrial potential and local facilities. The dinner at the Decatur Inn highlighted cooperation for growth with sponsors including First National Bank and ConAgra. A motel feasibility study for Point Mallard Park is underway with a July 1 full report due. Indictments were returned in Huntsville for James Harold Brown, 23, in a burglary case.
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