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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1963
Page
2
Forecast details for Decatur include sunset at 5 10 p m sunrise 5 57 a m moonset 6 10 p m and first quarter approaching on Oct 25 Deneb at 6 38 p m Altair at 10 58 p m Saturn due south at 7 17 p m and Jupiter high in the southeast at 9 01 p m.
The Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge shows 17.79 feet, down 0.22 feet in 24 hours, with sea level at 552.09 feet. Today's forecast calls for mostly sunny, warm weather. tonight will be clear and cool. Friday partly cloudy and warmer. Winds are light and variable. Wednesday high reached 82 degrees. last night’s low was 52 and today’s at 11:15 was 78.
Walter H. Feldmann of Worthington Corp and consolidated subsidiaries reports net income per share for the first nine months of 1963 rose more than 16 percent from the 1962 period with slightly lower net billings. The third quarter 1963 net income after tax was 917 801 compared with 213 274 in 1962. Feldmann cites stronger orders and larger backlog suggesting higher billings ahead.
The Moulton Business Men's Organization raises funds for 12 year old Mary Dayton Stockton undergoing tests at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Daughter of Corrine Stockton and the late Dayton Stockton, she fell ill with impaired vision three weeks ago. Contributions accepted by Joe Williams at Bank of Moulton.
Limestone County Superintendent George Roberts said the southern part of the county will start Monday with Clements East Limestone Mooresville Belle Mina Reid Tanner and all Negro schools returning to class. The rest will begin October 28 including Ardmore Elk Mont Good Springs Hayes Mill Johnson Junior Owens Junior Piney Chapel Pleasant Grove West Limestone and Woolley Springs.
The Decatur General Hospital medical staff elected officers for 1963 1964 with Dr Claude W Lavender as president and Dr John Hamilton as vice president Dr E W Stephenson secretary and Dr M E Barrett treasurer The executive committee includes Dr W A Walker Dr Charles Burt Dr Robert Miller Dr Stephenson and Dr Lavender Credentials committee members are Dr M E Barrett chairman Dr Guy Wilder Dr Albert Fisher Dr Sydney Chenault and Dr Sage Copeland Records and tis sue committees list several chairs and members Chiefs of service named include Dr Charles Burt surgery Dr Leslie E Whitehead anesthesiology Dr L S Jackson medicine Dr Ed J Phillips general practice Dr Kermit Pitt pediatrics Dr McCoy Pitt obstetrics gynecology Dr C P Beddow orthopedics Dr John Hamilton radiology Dr Claude Lavender urology Dr E W Stephenson ENT and Dr Albert Fisher ophthalmology.
The article lists Father Egan's extensive roles with Knights of Columbus, the National Conference of Christians and Jews, and the National Catholic Educational Association. It notes his 1959 60 61 committees and awards, Time Magazine feature, and family details including parents James J Egan and siblings.
A school bus and a county truck collided at 3 40 p m two and a half miles south of Hillsboro on Old Hillsboro Road causing $500 damage to the bus and $125 to the truck. The bus driver was 48 year old Jessie W McKelvy of Hillsboro and the truck driver 59 year old Jumpe Bracken of Moulton. No injuries were reported. Earlier at 7 45 a m an accident near Hartselle on Ala 36 involved Charles R Smith 14 and Barbara C Johnson 32 with $250 damage to the pickup and $200 to the car.
A compiled list shows multiple individuals with addresses in states Alabama and surrounding areas. Names include Thomas Allen Jones, J A Jones, Ada Martin Baker, Hudson Fowler, Janie Keenum, Tommie Morris, Susan Cooper, Jean Johnson, Jewell Childers, Bobby Frahn, Clifton Fouth, and Kenneth Lindsey. Dismissals are noted for Kenneth Lindsey from Danville and a Trinity address entry.
A list detailing residents across Cullman County and nearby towns with names such as Lucinda Knight Eunice Bentley Peggy Bailey Betty Brock and Cora Hanes. The compilation includes addresses and designations like admissions and household entries for civic or ceremonial purposes.
A concise register lists residents and families across Moulton and nearby towns including Clara Mae Carroll Ada F Lowery and Grady J Moody with entries for Hillsboro Danville Town Creek and Decatur. The notes include baby girl Dutton and others with apartment and box numbers and multiple individuals noted with ages.
A fragmented listing shows multiple individuals with addresses in Decatur Mount Hope Moulton Hap eville Athens Hartselle Cullman and Hartville. Names include Vivian Sims Virginia Negro James E Kirby L C McGhee Thomas Noles Geraldene Pegh Randall Collier and others with street addresses.
Robbie Rene Maxwell infant son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Maxwell of Somerville died Tuesday night at a local hospital. Graveside services scheduled for 2 p m today at the Antioc Cemetery near Somerville with Rev Bobby Osborne officiating. Peck Funeral Home Hartsville in charge. Survivors include the parents one sister Glenda Ann and grandparents Mr and Mrs L O Coney Eva and S H Maxwell Decatur.
Sarah Evans and Sarah Allison Evans infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Evans Jr of Hartselle died Wednesday at a local hospital Graveside services were held at 10 this morning at Hartselle City cemetery Rev S E Paulk officiating Peck Funeral Home was in charge Survivors include the parents one sister Julie and grandparents Mr and Mrs W H Evans and Mrs Cline Thompson all of Hartselle
Harry L. Gary retired vice president of State National Bank died in Enterprise Alabama at age 72. Funeral services are set for Friday at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. M. K. Vickers officiating and burial in City Cemetery. Survivors include his widow Maude, daughter Mrs. Bill Nichols, two brothers C. M. Gary and B. F. Gary, and four grandchildren. Gary joined Decatur bank in 1949 after a long banking career starting in 1910 in Sparks Georgia, including posts as cashier at Poulan Georgia and with Valley National Bank in Lanett.
Mrs. Ann Eliza Swanner 88 of Lester died Wednesday at 4 45 am at Jackson's Clinic after a short illness. Born in Maury County Tennessee she moved to Limestone County early. She was a Church of Christ member and wife of the late Harve Swanner. Funeral Friday at 1 pm Hester's Chapel Church of Christ with Tonis C Davis officiating. Interment Mitchell Cemetery Lauderdale County. Survivor list includes three daughters three sons one brother and many grandchildren. Spry Funeral Home Athens directing.
City Clerk's Office lists building permits for Ted Simmons on 5th Ave SE and Paul B. Sanders on Ferry St NE plus Roberts Electric Co and Grad Smith works with totals. Police logged a two car collision at 5 07 p m at 5th Ave SE and 7th St SE involving Audrey Edwards and Geraldine Vickers. An untitled passing incident occurred on Moulton St hill injuring Robert Lewis. Sheriff reports one driving license arrest. Local clubs host events at Pet Milk Hospitality Room with public invitation.
Speculation swirls over how many workers will be hired for the new Chemstrand polyester plant under construction in town. Company officials say the plant is not due to open until late 1965 and manpower needs have not yet been determined.
Limestone County Sheriff reports a Wednesday arrest in Athens for highway intoxication. The incident involved a local resident and was processed through the county jail system.
Hartselle Police Department reported one arrest on Wednesday for public drunkenness. The incident involved a local resident processed on site and released after booking.
Athens College public relations director Lloyd Hill announced that a Founder's Day queen will be chosen Saturday night. Five contestants from area cities include Sandra Maples Hartselle Patsy Gore Athens Carol Raby Athens Judy Bass Athens and Sharron Mitchell Hartselle. The crown will be awarded during a dance from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Hartselle Fire Department reported a grass fire occurred Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. on Hargett Street. No injuries or additional details were provided.
A sequence of birth notices lists seven newborns this week. Parents include Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Pace Town Creek 1 with a son. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jet Tanner 1 with a girl. Mr. and Mrs. William H. O Keefe College Street with a girl. Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Kaple Nell Street SW with a girl. Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Gant Madison 2 with a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Johnson Eighth Street SE with a boy. and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Nol es 11th Avenue SE with a girl. All births occurred at local hospitals, mainly Decatur General Hospital, over several days.
State Senator Bob Gilchrist spoke at Morgan County High School Key Club gathering held at Gladys' Restaurant last night.
Limestone County ginners reported 42 458 bales ginned through Wednesday an 8 555 bale increase from last year. Officials call this one of the best crops in years in Limestone County.
Cullman Police Department made four arrests on Wednesday including two for disorderly conduct one for running a stop sign and one for improper muf
The Journal American plans usual editions today while the Starlight marks the opening of a battle for readers against the Mirror. The Herald Tribune issued a bid for earlier appearance, the Daily News and Mirror remain first to hit streets, and the Daily News now stands as the country’s largest morning tabloid with over two million circulation.
Cotton at 4.8 cent or higher notes. milk Grade A at 655 per hundred. pulpwood 135 per cord. corn No 2 yellow shelled 1.25. oats No 2 70 cents. milling wheat 1.50. soybeans 2.45. cattle and calves steady with ranges for cows bulls feeders. hogs 195 250 pounds steady at 15.50 15.75. sows 12.00.
New York stocks jumped in heavy trading with 1.88 million shares in the first hour. The Dow rose to a record as investors cheered a seventh straight monthly rise in personal incomes and solid third quarter earnings. Chrysler GM RCA and Xerox led gains while steel and auto shares paced the advance amid some profit taking.
Athens fire crews battled a blaze at the Pinedale Gin last night. Assistant Fire Chief Larry Mobley said about 25 bales of cotton were damaged. A separate grass fire was reported on Lamon Newby's property earlier Wednesday afternoon.
H. J. Ross plant manager of Wolverine Tube division of Calumet and Hecla Inc Decatur was elected executive vice president of the Associated Industries of Alabama at its 43rd annual meeting today. P. A. Bachelder general manager of Coosa River News print Division of Kimberly Clark Corp was elected president.
A Hatton program on First Aid For Discipline Problems featured Posey Thompson moderating a panel including Harold Manley Mrs Hayes Bloyd and Mrs London Hatton. A business meeting followed with program leader Mrs Edsel Moore.
Circuit Judge Newton B. Powell entered a $15,000 judgment in the damage suit of Deward Gordon acting through his wife Mary Gordon against William F. Dew. The case arises from an automobile accident on January 17 near Swancott.
A 14 year old Athens youth, Larry Dale Moore, was struck while riding a motorcycle on South Beaty Street and listed in fair condition at Athens Limestone Hospital. Police gave no details, but a City Hall source said the youth rode into the path of an automobile around 7 30 a m.
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