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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1968

Page

3

Arab Israeli Air Clash Over Suez Ismailia Fight Reported

Egyptian and Israeli air forces clashed above Ismailia near the Suez Canal in the first reported engagement since 1967. Egyptian spokesmen said two Israeli fighters were shot down and a third hit, while Israel denied losses and said its jets returned undamaged. On the Jordan River front, small arms fire caused no casualties.

Tel Aviv Israel Ismailia Suez Canal Cairo Egypt Sinai U.N. General Assembly Middle East Jordan River

Sulphur appears in early country records

Early archival records across multiple nations note sulfur usage, trade, and nomenclature. The brief survey highlights mineral sources, historical extraction methods, and its role in ancient industry and chemistry.

Hospital and Athens Limestone Admissions and Dismissals List

A long OCR list details names of patients admitted and dismissed at Athens Limestone hospital facilities. Included are numerous individuals from towns such as Athens Decatur Toney Elkmont Trinity Hillsboro Moulton Danville and others, with many entries listing patient names and associated towns or contexts. The document reads as a roster of admissions and dismissals across multiple units and dates, typical of local hospital notices.

Obituary notices from Alabama towns list Coleman Rainey Stella Sheffield and Annie Stacks

Funeral services for Coleman Rainey 51 Moulton announced by Elliott Funeral Home after his death at home. Stella Sheffield 73 Decatur died in St Petersburg Fla with services at Moss Funeral Home and burial in Cullman Cemetery. survivors listed. Annie Stacks 73 Hartselle died at local hospital with 2 daughters and a son. services at Blue Springs Baptist Church and burial at nearby cemetery.

Moulton Coleman Rainey Elliott Funeral Home

Mrs Eva O Taylor Rites Held At Guntharp

Funeral services for Mrs Eva O Taylor 73 of 1610 Olive St SE were conducted at 1:30 PM at Guntharp Funeral Home Chapel with Dr W J Cunningham officiating. Burial followed in Fergurson Cemetery Lawrence County. Survivors include widower Walter J Taylor of Decatur three daughters Nina McCullough Mildred Taylor Rhodesia and Judson Lake Lawton two sisters E O Mayfield and M K Masterson five pallbearers Leon Posey Harley T Kirby F R Kirby Theo Putnam Sr Hugh Russell Don Brannum. She belonged to Central United Methodist Church and Virginia Graham bible class.

Eva O. Taylor Olive St Guntharp Funeral Home W. J. Cunningham Fergurson Cemetery Lawrence County Guntharp Walter J. Taylor Decatur Nina McCullough Mildred Taylor Rhodesia Judson Lake Lawton Okla E.0. Mayfield Rome Texas M. K. Masterson Athens Leon Posey Harley T. Kirby F. R. Kirby Theo Putnam Sr Hugh Russell Don Brannum Taylor Central United Methodist Church Virginia Graham

Assault Battery Charge After Auto Wreck in Decatur

A Decatur man was charged with assault and battery after a car in which he rode allegedly put his arms around a woman’s neck and struck her. The vehicle then hit a carport at 807 Britwood Dr. SW. Mrs. Artie Miller reported the incident and paid $20 for damages. authorities later filed charges against Nathah Jones of 405 Madison St. NW.

Decatur Artie Miller Brooks St Britwood Dr Billy Joe Drake

Local Birth Announcements From Decatur General and Nearby Hospitals

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ray Gosdin of Huntsville welcome a daughter at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bepigcorny report a son born at Dee General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Earl Glenn announce a daughter at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ray Hawkins, Trinity, welcome a child. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stringer of Somerville report a son born at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Garth of Decatur announce a daughter born at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital.

Dennis Ray Gosdin Shelby Ave Huntsville Decatur General Richard Bepigcorny 16Th Ave Dee General Hospital Rudy Earl Glenn Canal Decatur General Hospital Gordon Ray Hawkins Trinity 1 Earl Stringer Somerville

Egg market unsettled and weak in Birmingham

AP reports egg prices show unsettled and weak demand with fair activity. Retailers receive Grade A white eggs in cases with delivery, large eggs at 45 to 47.50 per dozen, medium 38.50 to 41, small 34 to 35, consumer grade noted.

Birmingham Ala

Poultry Prices and Slaughter Totals Across Regions

Demand holds for broilers and fryers with prices varying by type and farm availability. Alabama traders report limited offerings with farm prices showing movement as buyers pull purchases and loads, while slaughter estimates reach about 1.214 million head versus 1.272 million the prior Wednesday.

Atlanta, Ga Birmingham Ala Alabama

Cattle Receipts Steady as Feeder Classes Lead Market

Nashville readers report cattle market activity with 700 head receipts. About 20 percent of cattle are slaughter or slaughter-ready heifers. Base prices for Sia base heifers range from 19.00 to 22.99 for standard and good quality cattle, with most activity in feeder classes.

Nashville, Tenn Sia

Local Listings of Residents and Addresses

A compact roster lists residents with street addresses in Decatur Baileyton Cullman and more. Names include Mrs Sandra Ryan Mrs Georgia Lou Sutton Miss Rita Di Monte Mst Gabe Jolly Mrs Myrtle Williamson Mrs Ralph Withite Hershal Johnson and infants noted at several urban blocks.

Howren Harrison St Sandra Ryan Baileyton Georgia Lou Sutton Decatur Myrtle Williamson Jackson St Rita di Monte 5Th Ave Gabe Jolly Ralph Withite Cullman Hershal Johnson 16Th Ave

State Ready To Rest Case In Thomas Impeachment Fight

In Montgomery Alabama AP attorneys for the state said they were ready to rest their case in the impeachment proceedings against Madison County District Attorney David L Thomas who faces a criminal trial on 13 counts of bribery one count of embezzlement and one count of defamation of character A Huntsville bank official testified that Thomas deposited 240 in cash to his personal account on Sept 8 1966 Lloyd Cummings a former Huntsville bail bondsman testified he gave Thomas 290 in cash the same day to drop prosecutions for two bonds cases Neil F Day deputy clerk said two cases were dropped in 1967 Cummings claimed he gave more than 2000 since 1964 for not prosecuting cases he said the payments were to clear up their cases and his relation to Thomas as father in law.

Montgomery Ala Madison County Dist David L. Thomas Alabama Supreme Court Thomas Huntsville Lloyd Cummings Cummings Neil F. Day Circuit Court Special Prosecuting William J. Baxley

Man Keeps 4000 Keys From WWII Navy Hobby

Asa Ewing of Englewood Colorado hoards about four thousand keys from a lifelong hobby that began in World War II when he served as a submarine crewman. Among his pieces is a Montgomery Ward & Co key dating to 1869.

Englewood Colo Asa Ewing Montgomery Ward & Co

Dallas Began as Trading Post in 1841

Dallas Texas originated as a trading post founded in 1841 by John Neely Bryan, marking the city’s early beginnings and significant origin tale.

Dallas Tex John Neely Bryan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lawrence County Admissions Carolyn Morgan Barry Keith Coburn Town Creek Patty Stewart Hillsboro Lizzie McWhorter Bernice Aline Coach Linda Lackey Betty Margaret Harris Russellville Ella Delashaw Trinity Ann Blankenship Ronald ‘Terry Harold Martin Mr. Hope Bobby Garrett Sted Strickland Loyle Dunlap Robertsé Look Vernon Lemay Debra McKay Carole Little Cleo Martin Courtland Mildred Gray Randall Hank Parker Oliver McCay Odell Morgan Albert Borden Mary Rogers Danville Michael _ Henry David Knight Dennis Crowden Athens-Limestone Annie Lou Thomas Randall W. Wagnon Toney Angeline Nazaretlan Tracey Benet Hare Miami Fla Grady Sherman Raby Kathy Lynn Norton Fances Ann Browning Alma Brock Elkmont Geraldine Bruce Charles Thomas Gant Betty Elizabeth Bridgeforth Tanner Betty Pyrant Bobby McClung Inez Clem Jeff Leonard Bond Mary Christine Swinen Johnny Appleton Joe Wade Plunk Roseanne Baker Frances Ann Turner Nancy Ann Teek Frank G. Westmoreland Anice Blackley Taylor Elsie Jones Carl Jackson Green Billy Ross Currin Bobby Kenneth McClung Robbie Nell Burrough Annie Lois Davis Janette Killen Land James A Lenz Jr 18Th Ave Bal A. Hale 11Th Ave Milford Charles Wallace Paul Junior ‘Rouse Patti Brazil Marvin Frederick Pee 6Th Ave T. J. Austin Magnolia St Tulless Willard Black David Lewis Armistead Johnny Lee McGuire Bryan Henry Standridge Justus Kenneth McW Mamie Roberts 4Th Ave Lovie Ann Jones Walnut St Vernie Lucile McConnell College St Travis R. Givens William C. Hammack James Kevin Horton Buena Vista Cr Alvin Hartzog Leonard Johnson 7Th Ave John W. Moman Webster Whitten Peard St Sylvester Clay Porter P. Mobley Rolin William Stevens Summerlane SE James Edward Cockrell Margie Ann Jordan 19Th Ave James Thomas Jones Janie Arvella Bolan Pine St Jimmy Paul Osborne Hartselle Richard Champion Maple St Walter Lee Dobbins West Pine St Howard Cecil Briscoe Jr Buena Vista James O’neal Garner Lowell A. Simmons Elizabeth St Sam Berry Lamar St James A. Williams Clarence Richardson Houston Madison Charles William Martin Hwy Larry Gienn Haney Crestview St Calvin Boyd Motes Ruby Earl Glenn Canal St William C Fulks Hanceville Loyd Ward Double Springs Margaret Ann Szczepariski LaFayette St Howard Cecil Briscoe, Jr Annie Mae Allen Grant St Opal Lee Dumas 2Nd Ave Edwin K. Henson Birch St Brenda” Sue ~ Stringer Rickey Ryan Jacqueline Hall Miss Shannon Lee Bond Eunice Harrison Samuel Hill Sny Ups Cain Stella Sheffield St. Petersburg Moss Service Neral Cullman Cemetery Moss Funeral W. D. Reilly H. B. Greenhow Columbus Cantonment A. W. iSheffield James Sheffield Pine Bluff Ark J. Turk Sheffield Mrs Annie Stacks White St Blue Springs Baptist Church DeWitt Prince LeRoy ‘Champion Peck Susan Mable Russell Florence Rosa Thomas Fred Stacks W. C. Sanders Edward Chullman M. E. King Albert King Jessie King Gilbert E. King Stacks Blue Springs Eva Taylor Een NA Ld Meu Rey B.F. Goodrich Phitty Westgate Shopping Center Aries Es Nat'l, Gas i Bank of Guinsvile Coastal States Life Colbert National Bank National Bank Velfefe Life of Liberty National Life Life of Alabama National Life Accident Protective State Nat'l Bank of Alabama Nashville Livestock Thomas Case Wen
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