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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1964
Page
2
River weather notes sunset at 6 54 p m and sunrise 4 37 a m. Moon rises 9 54 p m with Last Quarter on June 3. Antares prominent in southeast at 8 25 p m. Venus sets at 8 48 p m. Saturn rises 12 38 a m. Jupiter rises 3 32 a m. Mercury and Mars follow Jupiter.
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood 21.70 feet, up 16 feet in 24 hours. High today 95 with 70 overnight. Friday high 91. Scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. Winds west 5 to 15 mph with gusts near storms. Gas Dept reported 96 degrees at 3 p.m. Morning temps varied from 73 to 80 across hours.
The big courtroom heard details in the murder and robbery of Loyd Hays the state conservation officer. Prosecutor Handley outlined that Hays was alive at the time of the crime and described wounds from a pocket knife and bullets as evidence. The defense objected to spectator seating and to some evidentiary acts as the trial began.
In a tight May 5 primary Tyson topped eight candidates but missed a majority, forcing a May 19 runoff he won 38 000 to 21 000. He campaigns across Alabama with wife stumping elsewhere, touting ties to TVA and Mobile area cooperation and noting support from local figures.
Governor Wallace denounces the Civil pane bill as a threat to individual rights during a southern tour including Hatton Moulton and Courtland stops. He praises education and Alabama industry while attending a Lawrence County High School benefit and granting honorary colonelship to Alice Hardin.
The U S Office of Education reports that over 409000 children were enrolled part time in 1963 64 across 35 states and the District of Columbia.
A burglary occurred during the night at the Ideal Laundry sub station in the Morningside Shopping Center. Entry was gained by prying up a window and the thief stole a small amount of cash from a cash drawer, according to Lt. Ernest Bowman of the Decatur Police Department.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Turner Somerville 3 announce the birth of a girl on Wednesday at Baugh Wilgy Smith Hospital in Somerville.
Dever Fowler 44 died Monday at Riverside Hospital Toledo. Services set for Friday 2 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church Cullman County with Rev Virgil Sizemore Burl Grubbs and George Howell officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Survivors include widow Veonia Fowler Toledo three daughters Virginia Shiela Patricia Fowler all Toledo one son B C Fowler Toledo one sister Mrs Norman Deese Athens and three brothers Lannie Fowler Falkville Etheredge Fowler Vinemont G W Fowler Chicago.
Percy Wade Gillespie 61 of Trinity died Tuesday at Lawrence County Hospital after a heart attack. Funeral at 2 p.m. from Morris Chapel Methodist Church with three ministers officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery directed by Elliott. Survived by widow Myrtle, five sons and five daughters, several stepchildren, six brothers, 35 grandchildren, and numerous relatives.
Mrs Myrtle B Hagood 59 of Athens 7 died Wednesday at 10 20 am Funeral services today at 2 pm Spry Funeral Home Chapel with Tonis Davis officiating Burial in Athens City Cemetery Spry directing Survivors include her husband L J Hagood one son Richard Allen Hagood two sisters Mrs Leslian Brown Mrs L J Schrimsher and Dexter Bean four grandchildren Church of Christ member Pallbearers Paul Beasley Fred Shireman Otha Romine Willie Carter Charlie Sammett Grady Patterson Honorary pallbearers Ben Jaffe Ira Goldberg
The Joint Commission on Accreditation granted Hartselle Hospital maximum three-year accreditation. Dr. Kenneth B. Babcock wrote to hospital administrator Orval Sparkmand and Dr. W. C. Duncan praising the hospital for meeting standards and ongoing quality improvement.
Cotton middling at 34.00 with Decatur at 33.57. Cottonseed 45 per ton. Milk Grade A 6.55 per hundred. Four percent milk 3.20 per hundred. Wood prices 65 45 35. Pulpwood 13.50 per cord. Corn No 2 yellow shelled 1.34 ear 1.11 white ear 1.07 shelled 1.32 oats 0.60 milling wheat 1.40 No 2 barley 0.90 No 1 soybeans 2.38. Cattle and calves, feeders limited. Wealers steady, good and choice 22.50‑25.00. Hogs 300 weight, barrows and gilts slow 25‑50 lower. Sows scarce steady 10.50‑11.50 per 100 pounds. Sheep 50, few sales, steady. Spring lambs 23.50 90‑110 lb range. other classes scarce.
The Hillsdale jail faced a 300-strong rock-throwing demonstration after three pickets were arrested. Governor Romney ordered the Essex Wire Co plant shut except for skeleton crews and barred picketing in Hillsdale. Police and National Guard troops will guard sites while production stops.
Classified notice offers a furnished five room house for rent at $75 monthly. Contact numbers 353 9821 or 353 4219 for details and availability.
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