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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1963
Page
2
Skies Thursday October 17 show sunset at 5 12 p m sunrise tomorrow at 5 56 a m moonset 5 41 p m and first quarter phase. Spica would be visible near the Sun today if daytime stars were visible and will rise before sunrise next month.
This morning the Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge was 18.01 feet, down 11 feet in 24 hours, with sea level at 555.2 feet. TVA lake levels include Chickamauga 679.1, Pickwick 410.3, Guntersville 593.8, Whitesburg 553.9, Wilson 507.0 feet. Temperatures ranged from 52 to 85 degrees, with 73 degrees at 9:50 a.m. Forecast calls for mostly sunny warm conditions today, clearing tonight, then partly cloudy and warm Thursday with southerly winds 5 to 15 mph.
Alabama expected to see temperatures a few degrees above normal on the next five days with minimal day to day change. Normal highs range from 74 to 80 degrees and lows from 51 to 59. No precipitation is expected.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey H. Gregory of Huntsville welcomed a son Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Riley of 2502 Sherwood Dr SE had a son Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Larry L. Crooks of 602 Betty Sr. welcomed a daughter Tuesday.
A North Alabama tourism program reviews U S Department of Commerce survey findings on attractions and campaigns. It notes the need for natural and man made attractions and events, cites Missouri income from tourism, and highlights 37 500 people employed in the Missouri tourism sector and regional growth from 1952 to 1955 with new lodgings and luxury units.
The document lists admissions and patients by name and location across Cullman Hanceville Garden City and nearby towns. Names include Judy Brock Nelda Cupp Gertrude Creel Myrtle Horton Katherine Harbison Linda Morgan Shirley Pace Emerics Self and others with unit counts.
Dismissals include Mrs Mavis L Allen and Gay White of Moulton and Titus Blaxton Tommy Whitlow with three dismissals listed in Moulton. Names also appear for Hillsboro Town Creek and Trinity residents with single dismissals and family mentions.
A fragmented archival list provides multiple names with partial or outdated street addresses across several Alabama towns and cities. The collection includes households in Hartselle Huntsville Moulton Decatur Courtland Arab and others with varying street numbers and suffixes, many unfinished or obscured.
John W Harris Jr 47 of Decatur died Monday at 1 45 pm in Decatur Services Sunday at 1 pm Union Grove Trinity Baptist Church Rev Boy Stone officiating Burial in Indian Creek Cemetery Madison County Survivors include widow Rosie M Harris of Decatur father John W Harris Sr Birmingham two sisters Odell Harris Inglewood NJ Virginia Thrasher Rochester NY one brother Eddie Harris Louisville KY three aunts three nieces one nephew and other relatives
The initial October 1888 National Geographic issue circulated to 205 subscribers. Its October 1963 75th anniversary edition, with 188 pages of text and pictures, reached about 3.5 million readers.
Mrs Hale reported closing at 6 30 PM when the store clock stopped at 6 40 PM. Volunteers helped firemen as a second downtown blaze in a year consumed two Negro business firms nearby. The Hales had moved a year ago to a new location and operated the store about three years. All merchandise was destroyed and Daily Photographer Rayburn Sparks noted a strong odor from burned onions.
With Christmas approaching, Decatur sees a strong holiday surge as shoppers anticipate a doll craze and gift buys. A Downtown Businessmen's Association rep notes abundant parking near the 2nd Ave and Bank St shopping districts.
Molly Elizabeth Cooper 71 died Monday at 5 30 a m at her residence graveside services were held Tuesday at 2 p m from Johnson s Chapel Church burial followed in adjacent cemetery Gunthorp directing survivors include brother William Cooper Decatur sister Miss Lula Cooper Decatur and others including Gladys Edmondson Bobby Ryan J F Daniels Buford Young Herschel Smith Russell Sims Otis Golden Ernest Maddock H Morris infant Madison and two infant grandchildren listed in Decatur Huntsville Elkmont and Madison areas
The State Court of Appeals granted Carl ton Crook a new trial after his 10 year sentence for second degree murder of his wife. Homer Ray McDonald won affirmation of his assault with intent to murder conviction from Morgan County Circuit Court. Johnny Mayfield lost further appeal rights after his conviction for buying receiving or concealing stolen property when the court struck part of the transcript.
NASA said it will negotiate a contract near 6 million dollars with General Dynamics Astronautics of San Diego to build a ground test facility for the Centaur launch vehicle and its surveyor payload. The Centaur, planned as the first U S space vehicle to use liquid hydrogen fuel, is developed under General Dynamics at Lewis Research Center.
A U S Air Force B58 jet bomber flew nonstop from Japan to England in 8 hours 35 minutes setting a new record by shaving 9 hours 7 minutes from the previous best. It landed at Greenham Common Berkshire after five aerial refuelings. Commander Maj Sidney J Kubesch navigator Maj John O Barrett and Capt Gerard R Williamson led the crew.
Cullman Police Chief R B Moyers ordered a traffic crackdown and officers netted 16 violations last night. Among those cited two faced reckless driving charges and 14 were for running stop signs.
Cotton prices quoted at 33.57 for December contracts. Cottonseed at 645 per ton. Milk Grade A 6.55 per hundred. manufactured milk 63.20 per hundred for four percent. Pulpwood 13.50 per cord. No 2 yellow shelled corn 1.25. No 2 yellow bay corn 1.10. No 2 white corn 1.07. No 2 oats 0.70. Wheat 1.45. Barley 1.00. Soybeans 2.45. Cattle: slaughter steers scarce. heifers 18.00–20.00. cows 12.50–14.50. bulls 16.50–17.00. calves 150. Hog prices: 600 head active, steady. U.S. 1-3 15.50–15.75. sows 12.00–13.00.
Early trading in New York showed a mixed market with fractional moves overall. The Associated Press average rose 4 to 278.4 as drugs pushed some blue chips higher while others like Goodrich and Du Pont declined. Dow up 1.07 at 743.26, bonds mixed, sugar stocks fluctuating.
New York stocks show mixed results with gains for some names such as Hercules and Lorillard while others like Kaiser and Nat Dist slip. Industry leaders include Am Can Am Mot and Pepsi Cola with varied percentages reflecting shifting market sentiment.
Georgia live poultry quotes remain at 13 cents with a firm undertone as heavy commitments drain supplies. Broilers and fryers at farm quotes show slight gains, hens offer heavy types barely adequate to short, with fob plant prices around 17 cents for heavy and 8 to 17 cents for light types. Birmingham reports similar tiny upticks and firm undertone in farm quotations.
Asbury Malone taken to Veterans Hospital in Birmingham for treatment. City docket lists charges including disregarding red lights speeding reckless driving improper muffler and more. Revival at Church of God of Prophecy runs daily at 7 p.m. with Rev. Bill Denist. Local traffic collision on 6th Ave involves Ed Freeman and John Shelton. Community updates cover PTA meeting topics demonstrations and upcoming poultry industry event in Nashville. Community groups and speakers highlighted across Morgan and Decatur areas.
Estimated slaughter for today totals 571,300 head, down from 665,600 last Wednesday. Farm quotations for broilers and fryers at 13 with some sales under contract up to 1 cent over the largely quoted. delivered plant prices range from 13.5 to 14.5.
Cotton futures opened in New York today 20 cents a bale lower than the prior close, signaling a weaker start to the session.
In Birmingham demand stays slow and supplies are adequate with prices lower. ConsumerGrade prices to retailers up to 9:30 a.m. show Grade A white large 43 4-50 cents, Mediums 37-39, small 30-32 cents, including store door delivery and direct sales by nearby producers.
A Baileyton Butane Gas Co. truck caught fire about a mile south of Florette on Alabama 67 at 10 45 a m and remained burning at noon with a possible explosion risk. No injuries were reported as officials drained most of the 200 to 250 gallons of butane and a field fire was brought under control.
A Decatur man faces first degree murder charges after the shotgun killing of 47 year old John Wesley Harris Monday. The warrant names Thurman Hullet 51 of 905 McCartney Sr and was signed by County Judge Lewis West. Police say Hullet admitted firing the fatal shot at his home.
District Diary reports volunteers are asked to meet at Moss Chapel Cemetery Saturday morning for cleanup. Also notices list job openings and sales including a pharmacist, waitresses, a furnished apartment, and a 3-bedroom house for sale. Listings include contact numbers and local addresses.
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