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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1964

Page

2

Hospitals Dismissals List Names and Addresses

A compact list shows hospital dismissals and associated individuals with street addresses in various towns including Belle Mina Falkville Hartselle Decatur Mooresville and Floyd. Notable entries include Master Michael Joseph 503 Moulton St W and Tilman Moses 1616 Chesnut.

Michael Joseph Moulton St Floyd Haygood Belle Mina Margaret Shoemaker Falkville Tilman

Athens-Yancey B. Clanton dies in Tuscaloosa services today

Athens resident 64 died Wednesday at 5 30 am in Tuscaloosa. Services are today at 3 pm at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ with A J officiating. Burial in Sandlin Cemetery Spry Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include his mother Mrs Dezzie Clanton two sisters Mrs Pauline Cribbs and Mrs George Witty one brother Leonard Clanton and several nieces and nephews. Lifelong Limestone County resident pallbearers Donald Spry Donald Peek Junior Grisham James Adams Elan Joiner William Peek.

Athens Yancey B. Clan Tuscaloosa Pleasant Valley Arch of Christ A. J Sandlin Cemetery Spry Dezzie Clanton Pauline Cribbs George Witty Elkmont Leonard Clanton Anderson Clanton Limestone County Donald Spry Donald Peek Junior Grisham James Adams Elan Joiner William Peek

Admitted Children Named in Cullman Area List

A flood of names appears in the Cullman and Hanceville area as admissions are recorded for multiple youngsters. Entries include Shirley Ann Calvert and Daniel Everett Johnison from Cullman and Luther C Hudson from Hanceville among others. Additional listed families feature James Donald Calvert, Roger Dewayne Chambers, Randy Hall, and Jeffery Kay with connections to Vine, Hayden, and Arley.

Shirley Ann Calvert Cullman Luther C. Hudson Hanceville Daniel Everett John Ison Luther James King Holly Avice McKelvy Howard Ray Joseph Thomas Smith Louise Turner Hayden James Donald Calvert Man Roger Dewayne Chambers Randy David Hall Kenneth Andrew Hendrix Barbara Sue Hood Vineimont Jeffery Phillip Kay Jewel Elaina Nichols Alvin Huel Sullivan Arley William Jerome Young

Thlimale Glimpses About Your Commonity

Vague fragments mention Thlimale and common community themes. No clear events dates or organizations emerge. The text reads as a scattered note or advertisement fragment with limited coherent facts.

Local notes from Decatur area and state political push

A busy Decatur page lists club meetings at the Cosmopolitan Club and Decatur Country Club, fire calls including Prestolite forklift blaze and a barn total loss, car collisions on Grant St SE and 7th Ave SW with no injuries, and building permits for several homes and facilities. The article also covers Alabama politics with Governor Ellington addressing Goldwater’s stance, Dems’ gains, and party dynamics in state elections along with remarks from Sparkman and Jones.

Wall Street slides as big names edge lower amid active trading

The stock market closed irregularly lower in active dealings led by fractional losses for Chrysler after a drop in quarterly profits and a 4 percent dividend. General Motors and Ford eased while Reynolds Tobacco and Liggett & Myers fell on lower earnings. oil stocks rose amid brisk turnover.

New York Chrysler General Motors Ford Reynolds Tobacco Liggett & Myers

Weather and river outlook for Decatur area Friday night

Sunset 5 03 p m. Moon rises 7 11 p m. Altair prominent at moonrise. Jupiter rises 6 40 p m Venus low east 3 17 a m. Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial bridge 18 76 feet, down .05 in 24 hours. sea level 553 06 feet. TVA lake stages 72 at 2 p m 47 last night 5 30 p m 68 at 10 22 this morning.

Perigee Altair Jupiter Venus Decatur Tennessee River Keller Memorial Bridge TVA

Jury Awards 70 000 in Largest Mor gen County Personal Injury Verdict

The Mor gen County Circuit Court awarded a total of 70000 to a Huntsville couple in a consolidated suit against Black Chandler Hospital Inc. of Hart selle. The verdict came after nearly eight hours of deliberation over two days. Mrs. Gwen Williams sought 300000 for two hospital bed falls and medical expenses, while her husband Hubert Williams received 20000 for loss of services and consortium. The case set a new local record, surpassing a 1960 verdict of 40000.

Morgen County Huntsville Black Chandler Hospital Inc Hartselle Gwen Williams Black Chandler James N.bloodworth Bloodworth

Local Births Reported at Area Hospitals

Mr and Mrs Clarence Bolte welcome a girl at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Harris announce a son. Mr and Mrs John Boyer and Mrs Velon Posey report a son. Mr and Mrs Raymond Compton and a baby boy born today at B Hospital.

Clarence Bolte 7Th Ave Decatur General Hospital Velon Posey Hartsele Raymond Compon B Hospital

Decatur General Admissions List Highlights Local Residents

A lengthy admissions list from Decatur General names numerous residents and their addresses including Mrs. Robert Harris at 2521 Sherwood Dr, John Wilson at 1819 Birch St SE, Mrs. Wilson Lawrence of Joppa, and many others with infants and family members. The compiled roster covers multiple neighborhoods such as Hartselle, Murphree, and Danville, reflecting community births and hospital registrations.

Robert Harris Sherwood John Wilson Birch St. SE Wilson Lawrence Joppa

Probe suggests kidnapping in Tony Bonanno case

Police said on Wednesday they believe a kidnapping rather than a ruse to avoid testifying before a federal grand jury. Asst. Chief Inspector Walter F. Henning noted inmates may not be found alive. Anthony Strol, known as Tony Bender, vanished from Fort Lee New Jersey two years ago amid Mafia-linked investigations involving Valachi testimony.

Bonnano Walter F. Henning Tony Bender Anthony Tony Bender) Strol Fort Lee N.J Joseph Valachi

Goldwater Reflects on Aid and Foreign Policy

The text recalls a patriot who advised that a government large enough to grant all desires can take them away. Goldwater praises his wisdom and emphasizes foreign policy focus in Pennsylvania speeches and a national address in response to President Johnson. He argues the nation must confront an enemy unified and strengthened by aid.

Ellington Mississippi Alabama Tennessee Goldwater Movement Goldwater New York Washington Detroit NAACP FEPC Bobby Kennedy Billie Sol Estes Eisenhower Kennedy Bobby Baker Lyndon Johnson Senate Willie Bioff Barry Goldwater Bioff Nelson Johnson John Birch Society Democratic Party Republican Party Arizona South John Sparkman Bob Jones Jones Opelican Sparkman J Sparkman House Pennsylvania

Decatur Man Charged With Auto Larceny

Jimmy Roy Rogers a 21 year old of 1110 6th Ave SE Decatur was arrested by State Troopers yesterday and charged with grand larceny in connection with the theft of an automobile. He has not posted bond as of this morning and remained in custody under a warrant issued for his arrest by Larry E Hagamaker.

Decatur Jimmy Roy Rogers 6Th Ave. SE Larry E. Hagamaker Paki Te Hagamaker

Henderson Child William T. dies at age four

William Thomas Henderson four of Madison died Wednesday in a local hospital. Gunthorp Funeral Home will announce services later. He is survived by four brothers John W. Henderson of Madison Allen J. Henderson of Decatur A H Henderson of Birmingham and Roy C Henderson of Atlanta.

William T Henderson William Thomas Henderson Madison Gunthorp Funeral Home John W. Henderson Allen J. Henderson Decatur A. H. Henderson Birmingham Roy C. Henderson Atlanta

Henderson Burns Simmons 39 dies at Black Chandler Hospital

H B Simmons of All State Trailer Park Henderson died Wednesday at Black Chandler Hospital Hartselle. Survivors include widow Katherine Croley Simmons of Decatur.

Henderson Burns Simmons Black Chandler Hospital Hartselle Katherine Croley Simmons Decatur

Market summary for markets opens active on cattle and hogs

Markets report shows traders opening active on the cattle and hog futures. U.S. 1-2 and 210-230 lb hogs near 16.25 with bulk lots 200-240 lb at 16.00. Sows scarce but steady around 11.50 to 11.75 for 500-650 lb. Sheep 25 with no early sales.

U.S

Man Burns At Prestolite Plant In Decatur Incident

A worker at Prestolite suffered burns to his face after a butane gas tank was filled and ignited at the plant. He received first and second degree burns and was taken to Decatur General Hospital. An employee helped extinguish the flames by covering his head with a shirt. The incident occurred Wednesday at 12:50 p.m.

Slack & Adonance Decatur Generalospital Prestolite Mabry

American institutions shape moral vision and strength

The passage argues that family church and school define American morality and social responsibility. It warns against attacking these institutions as naive and impractical, cites a reform report on cultivating cultured civic-minded citizens, and emphasizes maintaining integrity while facing political differences and national challenges.

Commission On Reform of Alfred North Sealine ‘ Se ‘Hough America

Death notices for Mrs. Mary Elliott at Westside Baptist Church

Services for Mrs. Mary Elliott who died at her home 505 11th Ave Sunday at noon will be held at Westside Baptist Church. Burial follows at Sykes Cemetery under Reynolds directions. Survivors include six sons.

Mary Eliott 11Th Ave Westside

Four killed in Denham Springs shooting and stabbing spree

In Louisiana four family members died in a shooting and clubbing incident by a college teacher who then killed himself. Two other children remained in critical condition as police investigated and a note cited despair.

Denham Springs Odom Grimes Livingston Parish Harvey Smith

Eisenhower To Miss Hoover Funeral Due To Laryngitis

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remains at home with laryngitis and will not attend the funeral of Herbert Hoover in New York. He is confined to his Gettysburg residence and cannot travel for the services.

Gettysburg Dwight D. Eisenhower Herbert Hoover New York

English prelate blasts Vatican on birth control guidance

The top Roman Catholic prelate of England condemned the Vatican Ecumenical Council document on world problems saying it leaves married couples uncertain about the use of birth control pills.

Vatican City England Vatican Ecumenical Council

Nuclear test blast shakes south Mississippi site

The Atomic Energy Commission detonated an underground nuclear test at 10 am today inside the Tatum salt dome in Baxterville Mississippi. The blast was felt as far as Hattiesburg about 28 miles away and rocked the Hattiesburg American building for several seconds.

Baxterville Miss The Atomic Energy Commission Mississippi Tatum Salt Dome Hattiesburg

Political fiam E. Miller and notable figures at Hoover funeral

Eisenhower Nixon and Miller attended private services but former President Hoover lay in state in the Capitol rotunda before a Cedar Rapids burial. Hoover's family requested omitting eulogies. The Episcopalian funeral was invitation only at a nearby church. public viewing continued 90 minutes before the service. Hoover’s wife was buried in California. Hoover to be buried beside her in Iowa. Ellington rejected a cabinet post, affirming support for the party and the 1964 election efforts focusing on the South.

Fiam E. Miller Dwight D. Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon Harry Sen Kansas City Hoover Finlay Pennsylvania Station Washington Capitol Lincoln Kennedy Cedar Rapids Iowa West Branch Stanford University California

Alabama Governor Responds To Jenkins Arrest In Election Context

Gov Ellington downplays Walter Jenkins arrest saying it will not affect the election outcome. He praises Democratic leaders in Decatur and nearby areas and stresses continued enthusiasm for Democratic nominees in Alabama.

Alabama Ellington Decatur White House Walter Jenkins Jenkins

Remodeling Focus: Kitchens Top the List at 43 Percent

The survey shows 43 percent of remodelers work on kitchens, 31 percent on bathrooms, and 21 percent finish basements. The data highlights where homeowners prioritise renovations and which rooms dominate remodeling activity this period.

Sale of goods and rabies inspection notices placed

An item lists a sale for an upright piano with contact numbers 353-7996 and 355-4439. A rabies inspector makes a last round for dog owners and asks compliance. Local notices mention paperback book orders and a shop at 222 Maree Esve Ira's Book Shop.

John White Exan Peyton Place Maree

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank Hillis Decature Miss Ann Braden Mooresville Gene Bolton 16Th Ave James Lewis Clearview St D. N. Macey Earl Legg Dias Wales Los Bailarines Dance Club Pet Dairy Robert Johnston 14Th Ave. SE Grant St. SE James Robert Elliott Jr Hillsboro Margaret Armentrout Martha Montgomery National Selective Service Morgan County Lawrence Limestone Cosmopolitan Club Decatur Country Club Russell Lathers Jackson St McIntire Lane 13Th Ave. NW J. E. McCulloch McCulloch L.M. Wilson Elizabeth Ave Amos Morris 14Th Ave Mattie Waddell 5Th Ave John H. Giles Canal St Dewitt Shirley Local Securities Ala. Tenn National Gas Allied Life Insurance Co American Foundation Life Ot Insurance Co States Life Equity National Life First Nat'l Bi Jefferson Standard Life Liberty National Life Life & Life Ala Mutual Savings National Life & Accident State National Bank Wld Fptiwehene Dng Southern United Vulcan Life Abn Ateti Wall Street Feder Texaco Sherwood Dr John Boyer Decatur General Admissions Nettie Gray Grace Land Ave Herbert Hardin Kenneth Madry Harrison St Sarah Coleman Wal- Iaut Jean Hopkins Somers James Barnes Martha St John Bishard Wade Vines Pennie Gray Trinity Arthur Britnell Estelle Shelton Jerome Portner Olive St Jacob Armstrong 4Th Ave Woodrow Miller Sth Elizabeth Grayson James Bloodworth Dogwood Dorvan Nelson Danville Jeanette Black Somerville Rd Sallie Betterton 6Th Ave Stanley Wagar Charles Favors Bilbo Davis Douglas Raney Jr Nancy Norton Courtland H. B. Simmons ST. Louis, Mo Episcopal Church Kansas City, Mo Harry S. Truman Reeferring Grant Storery Cleo Dat Admiral Telegraph Semmes & Taylor, Inc State National Bank Johnston
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