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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1963
Page
2
Sunset at 5 02 p m and sunrise at 6 03 a m mark the day. Moon sets at 11 17 p m and first quarter occurs at 11 21 a m with Vega prominent in the northwest. Venus sets at 5 24 p m Saturn rests in the south and Jupiter rises high in the southeast at 8 30 p m.
Decatur and vicinity readings show the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge at 17.64 feet, up 17 feet in 24 hours, sea level 551.94 feet. Other TVA lakes Chi ckmauga 678.3 Pickwick 409.9 Guntersville 594.0 Whitesburg 552.9 Wilson 507.0. Forecast calls for variable cloudiness and warmth with tonight partly cloudy and cool. Yesterday’s Gas Department high reached 84 degrees. low 6 at 5:30 am, and 74 at 11 am today.
Neel Elementary invites the public to a Halloween Carnival Friday at 6 p m Tickets for an electric toaster drawing and a door prize will be available. attendees may join for the event and activities.
The Athens Limestone County Sheriff's force reported arrests on Wednesday for four offenders. Charges include no drivers license, three counts. bad check. reckless driving. and second degree forgery.
Cullman Police Department reported arrests on Wednesday for disorderly conduct speeding and no driver's license.
Police investigated a Wednesday collision in Cullman involving a 1961 Dodge driven by James H. Edwards and a 1962 Ford one and a half ton truck driven by Homer A. Gibbs. The crash at 12 14 p m at 4th Ave Park St E caused about 250 dollars damage to the Dodge and 150 to the truck.
Plainview Harvest Festival at Plainview School takes place Friday night. A stew supper is served at 5 30 p.m. followed by the crowning of the king and queen at 8 30.
The Athens Fire Department reported three grass fires on Wednesday. At 4:44 p.m. on Berrett Hill and 11:14 a.m. on Hammond Street both caused no damage, followed by 9:48 a.m. on Summers Street with no damage.
Mrs Verna Hurn of Mooresville is reported to be improving at her home, reflecting a positive status update on her condition.
Mrs Ida Hill of Mooresville is reported as a patient at Huntsville Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Bobby Jackson announce a girl born Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Samuel H Kitchens of Decatur welcome a boy Thursday. Mr and Mrs Denzel Reding of Courtland greet a girl Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Parker of 211 3rd Ave SW welcome a girl Wednesday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs O Neal Gatlin of Trinity report a boy Wednesday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital.
Limestone and Lawrence counties halted hunting at sunset due to severe drought. Moulton and other towns warned of water rationing unless residents curb car washing and lawn watering. State boards report fires rising as only limited firefighting funds remain. officials cite 1,183 acres burned in 39 fires while crops benefit from moisture relief and favorable conditions.
Hartselle boosters announce a plan to build a complete new stadium with 2,400 additional seats, raising funds via five year tickets at 50 dollars. The project targets a start by the 1964 season and seating around the 40 or 50 yard line.
The 42nd Alabama Farm Bureau Federation convention will be in Birmingham October 27 to 29 with Morgan County Farm Bureau president Edward F Sivley announcing the event. The Alabama Council of Home Demonstration Clubs holds its 37th meeting at the same time with women at the main Farm Bureau program and a separate business session. Morgan County’s delegation includes Edward F Sivley H A Bullard E V White E P Morris E B Oden Edwin Morris Raymond Royer J C Johnson W D Shaddix Bill Collier Nell Johnson Chunn P C Hall and Hollis Blankenship.
A hospital admissions log lists Miss Dale Hayes Addison 1 Master James Lowery 2107 Harrison St SE and other patients including Mrs Cliffton Fouth Trinity 1 Mrs Eugene Lamberth Decatur 1 Master Ricky Jenkins Decatur Miss Shelia West 2247 Rooken Ave J Myers Hills Ardmore Tenn Mrs Malcolm Ratliff 2010 6th Ave SE Mrs John Steely 601 Prospect Drive and Mrs Arthur Haygood Decatur 1.
Jurors deliberated about one hour in the case of Local Finance Co. v Sabrey McDaniel awarding $25 on a promissory note. A separate verdict favored Local Finance Co. against John H. Cooper for $210. Judge Bloodworth anticipated a noon verdict in Jerry Montgomery v Vaughn for $5 000 with the companion Montgomery v Vaughn suit settled. Cases listed include City of Decatur v Keeton sewer assessments $823 18 and others pending or set for trial totaling damages up to $125 000.
A roster of residents and admissions reads like a local directory with individuals tied to Cullman area towns such as Vinemont Garden City Hanceville and Cullman. Names include Mrs Sandra Faye Allcorn Bempsie Black Lois Brown Bertha Dean Stella Falkner Clara Johnson Linda McMinn Frank Edward Moore Velma Nail Nina Phillips Geraldine Persall Rose Peavy Barbara Umphrey Julia Wood Nettie Waters Miriam Williams Frank M Campbell Howard P Denson Jackie L Denson Marie Tubbs Edna Reinhardt Sarah Gerstman Dorothy LeMay Hilda Aldridge Dorothy Jean Segroves and others.
Limestone County Board of Education opened bids for a Piney Chapel Junior High gym and four East Limestone High classrooms. Supt. George Roberts said bids were too high and rejected. Low bid came from J E Johnson's Construction Co of Decatur at 120,529 for both projects. Roberts noted unclear timing for new bids.
Damage came in Blount County where 465 acres were destroyed. A massive fire in Lawrence County left 300 acres of timberland desolate. Campers are asked to stay out of woods until rain falls. In Decatur the drought remains and grass fires threaten garages or houses. Five grass fires were reported in the city since early afternoon Wednesday.
In a running list for Decatur General Hospital admissions include Mrs. Aaron Sprinkle Town Creek Ronnie Terry Moulton Mrs. James E Tucker Deca Jack Spillars Moulton Mrs. Carl Genvreem Danville and several others. Dismissals include James Daily Moulton Wyman Warren Moulton Jim McIntire Birmingham Sandra Gail Randolph Trinity Leon Wilson Town Creek and additional names with towns Courtland Hillsboro Town Creek and Moulton.
A proposed Milk Control Board pricing change could prompt litigation as industry members split on the measure. A Montgomery meeting was scheduled to decide if new rates will take effect, with expected impact from producer to consumer.
Market notes list cottonseed Oscarw at 45 per ton and milk products around 6.55 to 3.20 per hundred for four percent. Wood and pulpwood prices, corn, oats, wheat, soybeans and barley quoted. Cattle and calves sales steady to limited. utility cows 12 to 14, feeders 18 to 21, high grades 28.5 to 33. Hogs active, steady to 25 lower. barrows 15.00 to 15.25, sows 12 to 13.
MecNatt projects vast cement industry growth in North Alabama as a new terminal may supply regional needs. A marketing survey defines service area while engineers in St Louis draft plans. A six acre site is cleared and bids on four mooring cells for dock operations are anticipated.
Trading in New York stocks rose as Chrysler paced gains with a 2 for 1 stock split plan and doubled dividend. Industrials and autos gained while steels held modestly, and the Dow rose to 749.52 as major names like IBM and Du Pont posted solid advances amid a broad market advance.
Mrs. Martha Belcher Cramer aged 38 died Tuesday at her Pontiac home. Funeral services Friday at 11 a.m. at McConnell's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kermit Gore officiating. Burial in Roselawn Cemetery. Survivors include husband Alvis Cramer two daughters Elizabeth and Mary Ann Cramer a son James Cramer two sisters Hester Scott and Irene Hatchett both of Athens and two brothers William B Belcher of Pontiac and Henry Belcher of Decatur.
David N Ausley 79 of 505 East St. Athens died 10 50 p m Tuesday at Huntsville Hospital Funeral services 4 p m today at McConnel s Funeral Chapel burial City Cemetery officiated by Rev James E Harris Survivors include three daughters Mrs J B Hargrove Athens Mrs Fred E Bass Chicago and Mrs Gordon L Potts Tulsa Okla one son Elder L Ausley Chicago four grandchildren three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Pallbearers are Jack Taylor W A Greenhaw James Elliott Bobby Arnett Marion Vassar and Marvin Vincent
The market note lists Grade A white large 43 to 50 cents, mediums 4 to 3, small 29 42 to 32 cents per unit. Nearby producers’ quotes indicate price ranges across sizes and grades.
Birmingham reports strong demand for light offerings with plants short of birds. Slaughter today estimated at 596 300 head vs 670 200 last Thursday. Farm quotes for broilers and fryers at 14 cents with some contracts up to 5 cents over. delivered plants 14.5 to 15.5 cents. Georgia live poultry quotes show broilers and fryers at 14 to 14 ½ cents. hens unsettled, heavy type trading at 16 42 to 17 f.o.b and plants 17 42 to 18. light type sales too few to report.
A Birmingham AP report notes a broad stock listing with many shares fluctuating around midday. Prices show mixed movement as retailers respond to demand with eggs described as readily available and prices easing in late morning trading.
Cattle and calves about 100 head with limited sales and steady clearances. Utility cows 12.00-14.00, canner and cutter 11.00-13.00, feeders 18.00-21.00, dealers active. good and choice 28.50-33.00. Hogs about 300 head, mixed U. S. 1-3 190-260 lb barrows and gilts 15.50-15.75, some 15.25, sows 12.50-13.50. Sheep 25 head. no early sales.
The West Morgan School PTA meets Monday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Walker McAfee in charge. Decatur Elks Lodge invites all members to tonight's regular meeting at 8 p m with a free dinner. Decatur Chapter 38 Royal Arch Masons meets at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple for a convocation and degree work. A public entertainment evening starts at 8 p m at the Moose Lodge on Moulton Street.
Highway Patrol investigated two wrecks Wednesday near Decatur and Moulton. Doris Whitstone, 21, of Hartsville, was in a one vehicle accident at 7:30 a.m. two miles south of Decatur with $150 in damage. At 10 a.m. seven and a half miles northwest of Moulton Clyde Hallmark, 46, Glen Allen, collided with Samuel Lansdale, 36, Town Creek, in a tractor truck and pickup crash with unspecified damage to the pickup.
Friday route list shows stops at Lacon Fullenwider's 9 1 and 9 45, New Hope Hale's 10 00 and 10 30, Eva Frost's 10 45 11 15, Eva School 12 25 1 00, Eva Oden's 1 15 1 45, Gum Pond Baptist Church 2 00 2 30, Cold Springs Hadley's 2 45 3 00.
Sale: 1928 Model A Ford reconditioned and runs well, call Tidwell Semmes after 5 pm at 353-2681. Rent: two bedroom house on Decatur-Danville road with electric heat, couple preferred, 353-8896. Household items for sale include Old Pie Lafe pieces and a cedar lined chifferobe, 353-7040. Book note: The Man and The Myth by JFK in 7th printing at Ira's Book Shop, 222 E Moulton St. Rent: another 2-bedroom house at 1622 Jackson St, 353-7063 after 4 PM.
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