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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1972

Page

3

Weather Summary for Decatur and Vicinity

Morning river reading at Keller Memorial Bridge shows 18 57 feet with sea level at 552 87. Today's high 70s to near 80 with low 60s, clouds and possible thundershowers, 70 percent rain today 30 percent tonight. Climate data show Tuesday high 73 low 53 and no precipitation. year to date 37 59 inches.

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Daily Records Lawrence County Admissions and Birth Notices

A compiled list from Lawrence County includes admissions and dismissals at Athens Limestone and Decatur General, with multiple individuals named by town. The section also records births at Decatur General Hospital noting several families welcoming infants.

Fund Drive Aids Local Slaten Family In Need

West Limestone and Anderson residents launched a fundraising drive for Garland Slaten family facing severe medical bills. Slaten, 35, works as a logger while his wife, 33, battles cancer, keeping them from stable work and exhausting insurance after 30 days. Donations requested at Salem Restaurant, Sue's Beauty Salon, or Farmers Merchants Bank.

Athens West Limestone Anderson Garland Slaten Slaten Salem Sue Farmers Merchants Bank

Spanish Club Officers Picked Grace Baptist Schools

Grace Baptist Schools announces the election of Spanish Circle officers led by President Terry Bradford and Vice President Lisa Williams. Amanda Spears will serve as secretary, Patti Crawford as treasurer, and Peggy Coker as press relations officer. Adviser: Amando C. Cosmiano.

Grace Baptist Schools Terry Bradford Lisa Williams Amanda Spears Patti Crawford Peggy Coker Amando C. Cosmiano

Senate votes down liberal welfare plan amid reform debate

The Senate rejected Sen. Ribicoff's liberalized version of Nixon's family assistance plan by 52 to 34, delaying broad welfare changes. Debate continues on the Social Security welfare bill as Sen. Stevenson pursues another variation with a $2400 guaranteed income.

Washington Senate Nixon Congress Abraham Ribicoff Adlai E. Stevenson III D-Ill Stevenson Ribicoff

Four-County Report Notes Births and No-Injury Crashes

The four county area saw several births with families listed at Decatur General Kellum Lawrence County Hospital Athens Limestone Hospital and Athens-Limestone Hospital. The Highway Patrol reported no injuries from crashes Tuesday. Decatur Fire Department logged one alarm at 9:18 p.m. on 1800 block of Eth Ave with minor vehicle damage. other departments reported no alarms.

Highway Patrol Decatur Fire Department Éth Ave O— Hartselle Athens Cullman

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Bill Dunaway Priceville Ala Lawrence County Missions Carolyn Peebles Trinity Ethel Gilson Moulton R. C. Hawkins Hiram Johnson Larry Clements Clarence Hall Clara Landers Town Creek Essie Mitchell Troy Wilkerson Hillsboro Robert Cameron Margaret Stewart Trinity Smissals Virginia Bradley Birdie Jeffries Grayson Amanda Preist Mary Rodgers Danville Ethel Sparks Johnny Warren Athens-Limestone Admissions Mary A. Lovell Neamer McLemore Rogersville Hattie M. Garner Ruby L. Dedmon Keith McCowan Katherine M. McMeans Ollie Oliver Bob L. Powers Kate Clark Elkmont Jo Ann Howard Katie S. Harrison Lester Phillip R. Castleberry Alvie C. Arnett Tanner Hattie A. Thompson Dorothy Jean Smith Garland E. Russell Toney John T. Pepper Decatur General Admissions James T. Parker Decatur Michael Ray Moore Richard D. Rodgers Karen Wilks Thelma Grissom Tipton Steemson Jack Wilson McCluskey Nelson D. Harris Virginia Mae Rean Wendy Carol Long Daniel Scott Patterson Madison Sherry Rena Proctor Glenda Ruth Hogan Jerry Butler Gholston Thomas Irvin Holland Charlies Garland Hardwick,Jr Henry Alexander Rikard Hazel Vivian Stacy Vera Inez Williams Hartselle Patricia Ann Scharold Jenne Catherine Flynn Fur Mattie Sue Terry Jimmy Don Hill Marie Jeanette Turner Rayborn Lee Glenn Decatur General Hospital Donald Thomas Orr Knox Macklin Biles Charles David Orr Zenith Gairomacolor Paw TV Circle of Pond Ventee Copland Cooper Furniture & Appliance Kellum Ana Jerry Peebles Tevit Lawrence County Alvin Gipson Lawrence County Hospital Elliot Agee Athens-Limestone Hospital Bobby Redus Limestone Hospital Dacron Jarman Roberts
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