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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1969

Page

8

Funeral services for Leslie Foxworthy held in Athens

Funeral services for 22 year old Leslie Thomas Foxworthy of Athens were held at First Baptist Church with Rev. Tilford Jenkins in charge. Burial followed at Limestone Memorial Gardens. survivors include parents Edward and Mrs Foxworthy and three brothers.

Athens Leslie Thomas Foxworthy North Jefferson First Baptist Church Rev Tilford Jenkins Limestone Memorial Gardens McConnell Edward Foxworthy Gary Foxworthy Port Orchard Wash Paul Foxworthy George Hutchinson Detroit Mich Herbert Alp Plymouth Lucian R. Gagliola Tim Garner Wright Buchanan Don Trible Bob Dunnavant Jr Andy Legg Roselawn McConnell Funeral Home Irma Short William Short Charles Short Greenville S. C Royal J. Short Toronto Canada Albert Delorge Gordon Ricks Thomas Clem James Welden R. C. McNutt Col T. A. Rogers

Weather Summary for Decatur Area Today and Tomorrow

River readings at Keller Memorial Bridge show 21.31 feet with sea level at 561.61. High today reached 86 degrees, low 67, with 89 and 63 forecast for today and tonight and 90 high on Thursday. Precipitation none today, 6.84 inches this month, 30.98 inches year to date, 7.99 inches above normal.

Decatur and Vicinity Keller Memorial Bridge

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals List in Athens Area

A lengthy roll of patients admitted and discharged lists numerous names tied to Athens and nearby towns. Entries include Audry Marie McGee Lorna-Doone Rodgers Bobby Lee Davidson Bethany Carol Wales Etta Mae Harrison and many others with ward numbers or towns such as Huntsville Detroit Lester Vinemont Cullman Baileyton Hanceville Holly Pond Danville Grayson Moulton Trinity Town Creek and Moulton General Parker and others. The list appears as a local health facility roll call without narrative context.

Audry Marie McGee Athens Lorna — Doone Rodgers Bobby Lee Davidson Bethany Carol Wales Etta Mae Harrison Jackson Christopher Jackie Dewayne Emerson

Births and plans for Crete projects in 3,217 square mile region

Births: Mr and Mrs Tommy E Phillips welcome a daughter Monday at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jupee Charl Cuffman of Athens announce a son at Athens Limestone Sidaonial. Note mentions new roads beach resorts harbor facilities and a jetstrip planned for Crete in its 3,217 square mile Mediterranean region.

Tommy E. Phillips Cullman Hospital Jupee Charl Cuffman Athens Sidaonial Crete Mediterranean Island

Wild Cat Tire Ad Sparks Caution at Denver Station

AP reports Merle Bernhardt rented a caged wild cat to advertise tires at his filling station. He considered releasing the animal to deter burglars but decided against it fearing the cat might not distinguish between burglars and the owner.

Denver Merle Bernhardt Bernhardt

Driving lessons and liability for teachers in crashes

A court held a driving teacher liable for a learner's crash when the teacher failed to act, stressing that taking on teaching duties carries a duty of reasonable care. In another case a teacher's warnings sufficed, and a passenger giving advice without adopting the role bore no liability.

Fred Margaret

Mrs Edwin Weeks crafts decorative jute fringes

Mrs Ed win Weeks ties coarse jute into decorative wall fringes and designs for her home.

Denver Edwin Weeks

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Leslie Foxworthy Ford Nelson Beathers Furniture Moulton Alla Chenault Ford E. Moulton S.W Clarence Short Clarence Albert Short Hightower Hills McConnell Funeral Chapel James E. Harris Juneau Alaska Gnings Core Guaranty Federal Savings & Loan Philosophy Guaranty Federal Moulton ST Decatur, Ala Pacific Northwest Coast Plains States Gulf Coast Texas Florida New England Nation a _ rae Limestone James Wesely McMahan Fred Yarbrough Clyde Franklin Hardiman Jessie Tever John B. Studdard William A. Kilgore Huntsville Ada Strawter Mae Evelyn Jewell Lester Vanita Kimbell Eunice Carr Catherine James Cullman Admissions James E. Eason Joppa Betty Sue Finley Vinemont Luna B. Lee Cullman Jona. D. Phillips Hanceville SS. Rogers Franklin’ E. Strickland Gail Brummett Jewel J. Burgess Holly Pond Nina Durham Willis Clinton Anita —V. Holmes Baileyton Richard C Lawrence County Admissions Kathy Prater Danville Mamie Prince Borden Grayson Maggie Carpenter Hillsboro Edna Norton Leonard Vernon Hubert Hagood Frank W. Winford Lisa Shelton Trinity Mavane Hood Decatur Bernice Coan Town Creek William Ernest Sapp General Parker Shelby Jean Green Wanda Legg Farri$ _ Alexander Travis W. Jeffreys Ellie Evelyn Pitt Everett Stockton Pearlie Cottingham Dosia Napps Mamie Lou McDonald Southland Plaza America U.S Glidden Valley Lumber SPEED CAL Blidden Tiger Paw
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