Decatur Area Weather and River Readings Report
Dawn reveals Jupiter in the east while Mars rises. The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stands 19.19 feet, up 0.01 in 24 hours, sea level 553.48 feet. TVA lake stages include Chickamauga 680.1 Pickwick 401.5 Guntersville 593.6 Whitesburg 554.3 Wilson 506.7. High 68 today, low 41, high 73 tomorrow. winds 5 to 10 mph. Gas Dept logged 67 at 3:15 pm yesterday, 43 at 5 am, and 64 at 11:15 this morning.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
TVA
Chickamauga
Pickwick
Guntersville
Whitesburg
Wilson
Obituary and classifieds snippet from Anniston region
Obituary notes former journalist Ayers with World War I service and multiple honors. Survivors include widow, daughter, son, brother, and three sisters. Funeral planned for 3:30 p.m. Thursday. The section also lists several small ads for real estate, vehicles, and jobs in Anniston.
Livestock Market Report Highlights Prices by Weight and Type
Markets show 900 lb steers at 18.00 with standard to good 500-800 lb heifers at 15.00 to 19.00. Cows 11.00 to 12.00, bulls 15.50, feeders steady with good to choice 350-500 lb at 18.50 to 22.00, 325-650 lb heifers 13.00 to 17.00. Dealers steady. food and choice 23.00 to 26.00. Hogs active steady to strong 195-240 lb barrows and gilts 15.50. sows 285-450 lb 12.50 to 13.50. Sheep 50, no early sales.
Glimpses of Community Life Highlight Local Moments
A fragmented note provides brief glimpses into neighborhood happenings and everyday events shaping the town's social fabric. It hints at gatherings, exchanges, and small acts that reflect communal ties and daily life.
Decatur News Briefs Highlight Fire, Crime and Local Events
The Decatur Fire Department investigated a grass fire on Old Trinity Road at 2 42 p m. Police responded to 1005 Bank St N where Vernon Baugh reported a Sunday break in with a stapler machine and three rolls of used film missing. Building permits were issued for electric service at 421 6th Ave NW and other home improvements. The New York stock market closed mixed with Ford rising and GM slipping. A two car collision on Somerville Rd injured one driver. three puppies were offered by the Humane Society. Community meetings include a Friday Culture Club gathering and a plan to form a new theater group at State National Bank penthouse. Eighteen area residents were listed for admissions and dismissals at Decatur General Hospital. Senator Strom Thurmond plans a Huntsville stop with a GOP campaign event at Jefferson Street headquarters and a Madison County reception at the Russell Erskine Hotel.
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Bank St. N
Vernon Baugh
Baugh
Sen
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Democratic Party
GOP
Huntsville
Democrat Citizens For Goldwater
Jefferson St
Madison County
Republican Committee
Sen. Thurmond
Russel Erskine Hotel
New York
Births at Decatur General Hospital
Mr and Mrs Harold Sanders 821 Johnston St welcomed a girl today at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Redding 1812 Wadsworth St welcomed a girl Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wayne Young 222 Memorial Dr welcomed a girl Tuesday and Mr and Mrs Julian Wilson Jr 921 9th Ave SE welcomed a boy Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital.
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Roy Tucker Jr
Clearview St
Kenneth Hawkins
Decatur
Wayne Young
Memorial Dr
James Bissett
Woodmont
Carson Compton
4Th Ave
Joseph Richardson
Hillsboro
Harold Sanders
Johnston St
Decatur General Hospital
James Redding
Wadsworth St
Decatur General
Julian Wilson, Jr
9Th Ave
Miller tours Alabama during Pink Elephant Party swing
Mrs. Miller described her husband as an honest man while addressing campaign smears. GOP backers from the Tennessee Valley greeted her in Huntsville as she planned a 24 hour whirlwind tour stopping in Anniston Birmingham Dothan and Tuscaloosa to continue campaign efforts.
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Montgomery
Local Hospital Notices List Residents and Relatives
A readable hospital notice lists several individuals and relatives by name and address including Mrs. Harry Willoughby Val her mos o Springs Mrs Pearl Ballinger Valherimoso Springs and Miss Irene Bolan Hartselle with others such as William Montgomery Ft Benning Ga Mrs Jesse Pack Decatur 3 and infant son of Mrs James Hobbie Hartselle 4 along with Felton Ledlow Decatur 3 and Elbert Riley Somerville among the names. The notices reference multiple residences and associations with hospitals.
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Harry Willoughby
Valihermoso Springs
Pearl Ballinger
Valherimoso Springs
Cecil Turner
Ist
Irene Bolan
Hartselle
William Montgomery
Ft. Benning
Jesse Pack
Sherman St
Billy Joe Shaneyfelt
Decatur
Elbert Riley
Somerville
Barry Chambers
Llth
Felton Ledlow
Clarence Blizzard
Jackson St
James Hobbie
Lawrence County Democrats Meet To Discuss November Election
Lawrence County Democrats will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Town House Restaurant to discuss election matters. All party members in Lawrence County are invited.
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Lawrence Demos Moulton
Lawrence County
Reid Gin Fire Responds to Morning Alarm
Athens fire department answered one call at 6 56 a m to the Reid Gin where a fire was reported. The incident prompted ambulance or police presence and a quick response by the local crew. No injuries reported in the readable text.
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Athens
Damage suits fill Morgan County court docket
Morgan County Circuit Court enters its third day of civil division with Judge James N Bloodworth presiding over a $25,000 damages suit by Cora Davis against J W Blankenship following a traffic crash on U S 31 near Hartselle Mountain on July 16 1963.
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Morgan County Circuit Court
James N. Bloodworth
Bloodworth
Cora Davis
J. W. Blankenship
Hartselle Mountain
U.S
Billy N. Scivally
Ellie Oden
Schvally
Mae Robertson
Bobbie D. McAbee
Ferry
Davis
Elsie Halbrooks
George C. Adams
Elijah Gray, Jr
Roland Gray
Hartselle
W. H. Block
Newton B. Powell
Block
May Allison
Powell
Block- Chandler Hospital
Moulton Reports Multiple DUI and License Arrests
The Sheriff's department reported arrests for driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, and driving without a license in Moulton.
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Moulton
Sheriff's Department
Death Notice for Almus B. Dobbs of Hartselle
Almus B. Dobbs, 88, of Barkley Street, died at 12 15 a.m. after a long illness. Services set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at McKinley Methodist Church with Rev. Max Idwell and Rev. Jimmy Howard officiating. Burial in Herring Cemetery. Peck Funeral Home directing. Survivors: four sons Mitchell, Terry, John, Arwin. one sister Annie Brindley. 14 grandchildren. 25 great grandchildren. Pallbearers are grandsons. Body to Terry Dobbs residence today at 2 30 p.m. until services.
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Hartselle
Almus
Barkley St
McKinley Methodist Church
Max Idwell
Jimmy Howard
Herring Cemetery
Peck Funeral Home
Mitchell Dobbs
Terry Dobbs
John Dobbs
Millbrook
Arwin Dobbs
Eufaula
Edward S Terry obituary notice in Courtland
Edward S Terry 86 of Courtland died today at 7 50 am at a local hospital and funeral services were set for 3 pm at Courtland Methodist Church Burial will be in John C Terry Cemetery with Gunthorp directing He is survived by his wife two daughters Grace Blackwood and Vera McDougle four sons O Neal Terry Edward Terry John Cleveland Terry and W W Terry one brother Timmons Terry and one sister Mrs Coleman Terry plus nieces nephews and grandchildren Nephews will serve as pallbearers Body to be taken to his residence today and stay until the service
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Edward Sykes Terry
Courtland
Courtland Methodist Church
John C. Terry
Gunthorp
Edward Terry
Grace Blackwood
Hartselle
Vera McDougle
Decatur
O’neal Terry
Ohio
John Cleveland Terry
W. W. Terry
Atlanta
Timmons Terry
Coleman Terry
Wheeler
J A King 87 Hartselle Dies At Home
J A King 87 known as Dod King of Hartselle died Tuesday at 4 15 p m at his residence. Funeral services are planned for Thursday with details to follow.
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Hartselle
J. A. (Dod) King
King Funeral Notice for Oak Ridge Church Member
Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m at Johnson Chapel Methodist Church with Rev David Adkins and Rev Buel Gladney officiating Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery Peck Funeral Home directed Survivors include five daughters Printis Roberts Danville Gurtie McConnell Kalamazoo Mich How ard Mitchell Omaha Neb Wilda Jones Battle Creek Mich James Ward Mamie King Hartselle two sons Chester King Decatur C G King Rogersville one sister Mrs G E Puckett Hartselle one brother W M King Decatur 20 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Pallbearers were grandsons Mr King was a member of the Oak Ridge Methodist Church
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Johnson Chapel Methodist Church
David Adkins
Buel Gladney
Peck Funeral Home
Printis Roberts
Danville
Gurtie McConnell
Kalamazoo
Mich
Howard Mitchell
Omaha
Neb
Wilda Jones
Battle Creek
James Ward
Mamie King
Hartselle
Chester King
Decatur
C. G. King
Rogersville
G. E. Puckett
W. M. King
King
Oak Ridge
Death notice for B J Mosley at Reynolds Funeral Home
B J Mosley of 423 Church Street died Monday at 10 a.m. at his residence. Service followed at 2 p.m. at Reynolds Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Sykes Cemetery. Survivors include his widow Mrs Nancy Mosley of Decatur.
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B. J. Mosley
Church St
Reynolds Funeral Home
Sykes Cemetery
Nancy Mosley
Decatur
Court finds no evidence of official action blocking Black patrons
The judge notes the record lacks any proof that the Police Department or other public officials attempted to enforce segregation or that officials proposed ordinances to prevent integration. No city ordinance or public statements were shown in the lower court proceedings.
Eliza Mosley Mentioned Among Decatur Relatives
A brief note references Miss Eliza Mosley and her sister as part of the Decatur family circle alongside other relatives.
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Eliza Mosley
Decatur
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