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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1977
Page
2
Michael Tovar dangles from a jungle gym at Point Mallard as his mother Suzzane Tovar of Huntsville photographs him. The forecast calls for sunny skies with highs near 90 and a slight chance of afternoon and evening thundershowers.
Partly cloudy and very warm weather continues through Wednesday in Decatur with heat peaking around 90 degrees. The National Weather Service predicts 20 to 30 percent chances of rain tonight and Wednesday while a high pressure system maintains heat and humidity before cooler, drier air moves in later in the week.
Morning readings show river at Keller Memorial Bridge 21.26 feet and sea level 555.56 feet. TVA lake levels listed include Chickamauga 682.4 Pickwick 413.3 Whitesburg 556.3 Wheeler 555.6 Wilson 507.4. High Monday 91, low 66. Forecast: highs near 90, lows upper 60s, partly cloudy with thundershowers possible through Wednesday.
Decatur High School honored a determined graduate as the class of 1977 received diplomas. A young woman, not in the marching line, received a diploma to a standing ovation from her peers, marking a memorable moment in the ceremony.
Decatur High School senior Rosmary Rice, 18, finished home study after five pelvic fractures from an auto crash. She walked with crutches at graduation, thanked generous classmates, and plans to study creative writing at Florida State University in the fall.
Billy Ray Williamson and Bradford Jackson were indicted on charges of intentional killing during kidnapping for ransom in the April 25 slaying of 68 year old Jessie Davenport. Indictments followed signed statements detailing their participation. Williamson, 42, was Davenport’s associate at Kimberly Court trailer park. Jackson, 19, is Williamson’s brother in law. Davenport was father to Dr. Felton Davenport. Prosecutor Moebes aims to try the case soon. no trial date set.
Dauphin Island Alabama shrimpers may resume at noon June 6 in waters south of the Intracoastal Waterway after a May 1 closure to protect this year’s shrimp crop. Waters north of the waterway stay closed for a later date.
Limestone County grand jury will be called into session here to hear cases including robbery and burglary. A preliminary hearing is scheduled Friday for Tommy Townsend Jr. charged with first degree murder in the slaying of his wife at their mobile home. Townsend was released on $10,000 bond.
Waters Brothers Construction faces a month delay as a shortage of skilled labor stalls the demolition of Morgan County's old courthouse and related buildings behind the new courthouse. The firm won the $26500 contract to raze four structures including the courthouse complex.
In Gunterville Alabama investigators questioned Judy Starkey after a body found in Martling Cemetery matched a missing man description. Her husband Eugene Starkey, a parole violator, was later found in their home and jailed. A second note from Lenora Dyar resigning from the Alabama Motorists Association was also reported.
Athens city council began taking applications for a newly created assistant police chief post after months of dispute between Police Chief Faulk and councilman Greenhaw over officer competence. Six officers are named as eligible, including Lt. George Clem and Lt. Marvin Vinson. The position requires ten years of service and police schooling.
A Morgan County old jail remains intact as a construction crew targets four buildings. A stairwell note signed by the jail custodian warns inmates not to waste soap. Daily photo by John Godbey.
The notice provides crisis assistance options including the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 for personal crises and for possible poisoning. It also suggests contacting a local hospital or family physician and dialing 0 if unsure which emergency number to call.
Wayne Teague plans to ask the State Board of Education to permit Alabama junior college and trade school staff to accumulate more sick leave. State lawmakers currently cap public school employees at 150 days, earning one day per month.
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