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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1968

Page

3

Obituaries from Birmingham: Rev. Barnes and others

Funeral services conducted across area for multiple decedents. Rev. D. P. Barnes of Birmingham dies at home with services in Sylacauga. Ernest E. Corum of Decatur 3 to be buried at Roselawn after Church of Christ rites. Ed Davis of Belle Mina dies in Decatur General Hospital with service at Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Additional notices include Annie Shackelford of Hillsboro, Annie Lou Thomas of Athens 4, Andy E. Thompson of Athens, and others with details on funeral homes, cemeteries, survivors, and pallbearers.

Birmingham D. P. Barnes 10Th St Sylacauga Barnes Ninth Street Decatur Ernest Edward Corum Decatur 3 Ustinville Church of Christ Elmer Lusk Roselawn Gunthorp Funeral Home Ruby Roberts Corum Wallace Storey J.C. Corum Homer Anderson Trinity Douglas Fudge J. E. Russell Harley Hale George Yancy Bernard Floyd S. D. Cottrell Corum Church of Christ Bellemina Ed Davis Belle Mina Decatur General Hospital Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church Mooresville Aaron Toney Oakland Cemetery Limestone County Reynolds Funeral Home Berry Davis L. C. Davis Maggie Troupe Chicago Mattie Roberts Mary Ellison Huntsville Louvenia Willis Cora Reede Elio Tenn Hillsboro Annie Shackelford David’s Temple Primitive Baptist Church Lawrence County Willie _ Swoopes Shackelford Buford Shackelford June Shackelford William Thomas Shackelford Cleveland Ohio Willie Dean Athens Annie Lou Thomas Athens-Limestone Hospital McConnell Funeral Home Percy Garnett Bethell Cemetery McConnell Virgie Thomas Mattie Lou Pepper Thea Thomas Nick Andy E. Thompson Apt. E Houston Courts Spry P. C. Abernathy Thompson Missionary Baptist Church Lucy Thompson Nora Lee Edwards Louise Thompson Dean Clifton Barbara Hagood Nashville W. J. Thompson Bryant Thompson Earnest Thompson Russellville Ed Thompson Ardmore Clifford Thompson Shelbyville Oscar Thompson James Harold Thompson Kenneth Thompson Billy Wayne Edwards Roger Kennedy Vaughn Clinard Edward Clinard Albert Ulrich North Jefferson St Spry Funeral Home Tilford L. Jenkins Athens Cemetery Ulrich

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List for Athens Area

Admissions include Elizabeth Ann Moore Bertha Turner George DeAngelis Farnie Mae Bassham Mary Dean Robbie Nell Burrough Mst Bradley Williams Nancy Johnson Willie G Townsend Lillian Phillips Marvin Thomas Catherine Beddingfield. Dismissals feature Richard L Johnson Mary Lois Kelley Mary Pauline Carter Margaret Mantle Lila Evans Ruby Jean Saint infant son Mary J Alvis Rosalind Blocker Ruth Coggin Estelle Hendrix Gwendolyn Ann Hudson Stella Young Rickey Brannon Nellie Glenn Rebecca Marks Benjiman Milam Margaret Thornton Wilbert Boren William Calvert James Cone Betty Hankey Carolyn Hammon Baby Riley Hawkins Baby Brian Marks Billy Mitchell Syble Powell Rea Ranson Fay Thomas Gladys Townson Gladys Townson Peggy Walker James White Joseph Centanni Lavonia Cook Mary R Livingston Juanita McKay Nadine Rose Nelson C Skinner William Edward Thompson.

Elizabeth Ann Moore Athens Bertha Turner George DeAngelis Farnie Mae Bassham Elkmont Mary Dean Robbie Nell Burrough Bradley Williams Nancy Johnson Lester Willie G. Townsend Tanner Lillian Phillips Marvin Thomas Catherine Anne Beddingfield Richard L. Johnson Mary Lois Kelley Mary Pauline Carter Margaret Mantle Lila Evans Ruby Jean Saint Mary J. Alvis Cullman Rosalind B. Blocker Ruth A. Coggin Baileyton Estelle Hendrix Gwendolyn Ann _ Hudson Stella Young Falkville Rickey Brannon Addison Nellie Glenn Rebecca Marks Benjiman Milam Garden City Margaret Thornton Wilbert Boren Hanceville William Calvert Bremen James Cone Betty Hankey Carolyn Hammon Hixson Tenn Riley Hawkins Holly Pond Brian Marks Crane Hill Billy Mitchell Syble Powell Rea Ranson Fay Thomas Gladys Townson Peggy Walker Arley James White Joseph Centanni Lavonia Cook Hayden Mary R. Livingston Juanita McKay Nadine Rose Nelson C. Skinner William Edward Thompson

Daily offers two ticket pairs to one winner

Decatur contends with a promo noting for the first time the Daily provides two ticket pairs to a single winner. Readers are directed to page 9 for the official coupon and must submit entries by 4 p.m. Friday.

Uncertain Words Prompt Public Sympathy Amid Media Frenzy

The speaker expresses a desire to be kind to critics after years of harsh and false accusations in various cities. They imply ongoing negative coverage and a wish for civility despite persistent scrutiny from reporters and audiences.

Harsh exchanges over press coverage fuel spokesman clash

A public quarrel erupts as a figure complains that New York style security forces are excessive in admitting him to a building. He accuses authorities of overreach and retaliation, saying others threaten harm while he can endure and retaliate.

McCarthy and Humphrey Clash Over Trust and Leadership

In Cleveland and Pittsburgh statements, McCarthy urged voters to send him to Washington in enough numbers to do the job. Humphrey said trust is the key issue in selecting a president and asked voters who can lead the country for four years to win the peace end the arms race and keep the nation together.

Washington Humphrey Cleveland Pittsburgh Wallace

Guns Stolen From Cullman Armory

Undetermined number of rifles and pistols were stolen from the Cullman national guard armory Monday night. FBI agents and state investigators were en route to probe. State troopers reported missing .45 caliber pistols and M1 rifles after burglars entered via a rear window, police said.

Cullman National Guard Federal Bureau of Investigation Bibb Windsor

River and Weather Summary for Decatur and Vicinity

River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 17.95 with sea level at 552.25. TVA lake stages listed include Chickamauga 678.1 Pickwick 410.3 Guntersville 591 Whitesburg 552.7 Wheeler 552.1 Wilson 506.7. High yesterday 78 at 4 30 p m. low today 33 at 6 a m. 8 a m temperature 44. Forecast calls for fair skies and warming trends. winds west 5 to 15 mph today shifting to south 8 to 18 mph Wednesday. Thursday clear to partly cloudy and warmer with highs 58 to 62 and Wednesday 68 to 72.

Keller Memorial Bridge TVA Chickamauga Pickwick Guntersville Whitesburg Wheeler Wilson

Polar air brings frost to Alabama this morning

The first substantial polar air outbreak moved through Alabama with northerly winds. Temperatures at 6 am hovered near freezing across Central and North Alabama, with frost pockets common and southern counties experiencing milder readings around 40 degrees in Dothan and Mobile. Frost again forecast for North and Central Alabama tonight with near freezing temperatures.

Alabama Dothan Mobile

Sears Alabama Purchases Reach 152 Million in 1967

Sears, Roebuck and Co. bought 152,163,000 dollars worth of merchandise from 115 sources across 56 Alabama cities and towns in 1967. J. R. Taylor, Decatur store manager, said the firm purchases from seven local companies and spent 2,257,467,000 dollars across 2,220 factories in 741 communities in 12 Southeastern states.

Sears, Roebuck and Co Alabama J. R. Taylor Decatur Sears

Weather outlook shows warming trend through week

The forecast predicts a slight warming on Wednesday and mostly sunny conditions on Thursday. Highs reach 58 to 62 today with a low of 34 to 38, then Wednesday highs of 68 to 72. Rain remains absent under dry NW winds with little chance of rain later in the week.

We Need Schedules We Need Schedules

Area basketball coaches are urged to send their schedules to the Daily Decatur Daily Sports Department. Mail to P. O. Box 1527 Decatur Alabama 35601 for best coverage this season.

DAILY Decatur Daily Sports Department Decatur Alabama

Local Sears Executive Emphasizes Regional Buying Benefits

A Sears executive notes two core advantages of the arrangement. It keeps local dollars circulating within the local economy and reduces transportation costs, savings that can be passed to customers as lower prices at the point of sale.

Sears

Nearly Two Million Marriages Foreseen This Year

The Institute of Life Insurance predicts about two million marriages nationwide this year reflecting rising nuptial activity. The forecast cites improving economic conditions and society trends influencing long term commitments.

The Institute of Life-Insurance

FOR SALE AND HELP WANTED CLASSIC ADS

Classified notices show multiple offers and job requests including a 1961 Buick Special for sale with contact, Shoney's restaurant hiring for full time in Decatur Alabama, a console piano and mahogany chair for sale with phone, gospel piano lessons contact, and 8 ladies needed for part time work with appointment numbers. Lost item bilfold details and contact.

Shoney's 6Th Ave S.E

Also Mentioned on This Page

D.P. Barnes Ernest Corum Mrs. Shackelford Annie Thomas Andy Thompson Ora Green Ulrich Christine Wallace Anselin Yarbrough Herman Ulrich Fred Ulrich Adolph Ulrich Chattanooga Lillie Griffin Alice Eaves Amelia Ball Martha Christopher Texas Mrs. Williamson Myrtle Williamson Jackson St Athens -Limestone Admissions Cullman Hospital Admissions ED Wells New York McCarthy Cullman Armory Hunter’s Mars Jupiter Mercury Pai Venus Saturn State National Bank Web Colonel Sanders Roy Jefferson Street Gospel Music Center Moul‘ton St Ity Eva I Important S. Coll Vermont Hogan BOL Aire Laroid Speros On Carton Monsanto VA Ey Tippee-Toes Mattel Christies Ig. C. Murphy CO Bank Americard
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