Sophomore Queen Jewel Jackson named Miss Sophomore at AAMU
Decatur student Jewel Jackson majoring in biological sciences has been chosen Miss Sophomore at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville and will represent her class during homecoming on Saturday. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Jackson of 410 13th Ave NW.
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Jewel Jackson
Decatur
Alabama A&m University
Huntsville
Miss Jackson
Lorenzo Jackson
13Th Ave
Texas Native Sentenced To 18 Years In Lawrence
Louis Ricarte Jr. was convicted of robbery by a Lawrence County Circuit Court jury and sent to 18 years in prison for the Jan. 27 Courtland robbery of Patrolman David Briscoe. Willard Martin received 25 years after being convicted of robbery.
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Bill Cornwell Moulton
Lawrence County
Louis Ricarte Jr
Courtland
Texas
Louisiana
David Briscoe
Ricarte
Briscoe
Wheeler
Willard Joseph Martin
Martin
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Sewage Corrections Planned at Elkmont High School
Limestone County School Supt. Pettus said field lines will be installed at Elkmont High School to fix overflowing septic tanks as a cafeteria expansion nears. The district favors a community sewer plan but will proceed with the school project and a separate $16,000 sewage treatment plant at Owens Junior High.
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Athens
Elkmont High School
Limestone County
C. S. (Stout
Pettus
Tri-County District Health Service
Decatur
Elkmont
Owens Junior High
United Way appoints McCrary as Business II Division chair
George McCrary, assistant vice president at First National Bank, is named chairman of the Morgan County United Way Campaign’s Business II Division replacing Joe Medders who moved to South Central Bell. A Rockwood native, he joined the bank in 1965 after University of Alabama graduation. married to Shirley Dowling McCrary with two children. he serves as Mooresville town councilman and leads local groups including Decatur Tennis Association and Decatur Chamber of Commerce.
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George McCrary
First National Bank
Morgan County United Way Campaign
Joe Medders
South Central Bell Telephone Co
Rockwood, Tenn
McCrary
First National
University of Alabama
Shirley Dowling McCrary
Margaret Anne
George L. McCrary III
Mooresville
Decatur First United Methodist Church
The
Decatur Tennis Association
American Institute of Banking, Decatur Country Club
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Gratwick Named Chairman of 1972 Christmas Seal Campaign
Roger W. Gratwick has been named Chairman of the 1972 Christmas Seal Campaign in Morgan County. Ralph Hammond, president of the Alabama Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association, said about 90 percent of the money raised in Alabama will stay in the state when the drive opens November 8. The goal is to eliminate tuberculosis and control respiratory diseases air pollution and cigarette smoking.
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Roger W. Gratwick
Morgan County
Ralph Hammond
Alabama
30 Couples Click In Dating Service
After three months of matching mates Franklin Watkins has paired about 30 couples who clicked. Mrs. Watkins says five couples remain dating regularly and recalls how women would call in seeking a match after hearing about her mother’s suggested approach.
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Franklin Watkins
Decatur Mating Service aims to link singles
Mrs. Watkins runs a matchmaking effort in Decatur seeking widows and widowers and single men to meet. Applicants fill a questionnaire and photos, with matching by age within five years and personality. Delays in calling dates discouraged. most applicants are 40 to 60, though some are around 25.
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California
Decatur
Mrs. Watkins
Blue Cross Blue Shield Wins City Insurance Bid
Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Co. was the apparent low bidder for city hospital and major medical coverage for about 350 Decatur employees. Bids: Integon Financial Service 18.05 single 44.65 family. Liberty National 16.03 single 46.32 family. City council to study bids before award. Tomorrow bids opened for 41 squares of shingles for Delano Park shelters and a motor grader for the street department.
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Blue Cross
Blue Shield Insurance Co
Decatur
Bill Dukes
Integon Financial Service
Liberty National Insurance Co
Dukes
Delano Park
Emergency Crisis Numbers and Local Contacts Listed
Emergency Phone For personal crises call the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 collect if necessary For possible poisoning call the Crisis Call Center your nearest hospital or family physician If uncertain dial 0 and tell the operator the nature of the emergency Decatur Daily All departments 353 4612 Nights and holidays 253 4739
Wallace Reconsiders Silence on Presidential Race
Alabama Governor George C. Wallace who is paralyzed and in a wheelchair spoke after a 45 minute talk with Vice President Spiro Agnew. He said he might publicly support a presidential candidate though he is focusing on recovery and state affairs.
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Mobile
Ala
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Spiro T. Agnew
Wallace
Montgomery
Agnew
Hias
Revenue Sharing Debate Spans Alabama Cities
Montgomery report notes discussions on revenue sharing proposals for Alabama cities at an Alabama League of Municipalities meeting with Decatur represented by City Councilman Charles Martin. Decatur could gain over 1 million dollars in federal funds under a compromise plan while the vice president campaigns for Republican Senate hopefuls across multiple states.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Alabama League of Municipalities
Charles Martin
Decatur
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