Mormon Missionary Finds Hospitality in Athens
Elder Perry Dobson from Provo Utah delays college for two years to serve as a Mormon missionary in Athens. He notes Southern hospitality with friendly waves home visits and name recalls as he canvasses neighborhoods door to door telling people about the church. Some are receptive while others are hesitant or fearful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Dobson
Kim Mana
Athens
Provo
Utah
Elder Dobson
Dobson
Kim Mann
Vancouver
Wash
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Tanner
Somerville Court House Restoration Hangs In Balance
Alabama Historical Commission may brief preservationists on restoring Somerville Court House the state's oldest. James Record chair of Madison County Commission was named to the state board after the courthouse moved high on the priority list. Prospects doubtfull as the Legislature did not fund restoration for the next two years. Record speaks at the Morgan County Historic Preservation Society meeting at 7 30 p m hosted by Somerville Town Council which has deeded the 1837 structure to the state commission on the promise of imminent restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Historical Commission
Somerville Court House
James Record
Madison County Commission
State Commission
Commission
Montgomery
Alabama
Morgan County Historic Preservation Society
Somerville
J. D. Williams
Mormon missionaries balance service with self support
Elder Dobson and a companion describe two years in lay church service in Provo. They receive church literature car and supervision yet cover food and rent themselves. After service they plan work and school at Brigham Young University while pursuing mathematics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provo
Dobson
Brigham Young University
Swan Creek Watershed Project Plans Impact Statement
An Environmental Impact statement for the $800,000 Swan Creek Watershed project in Limestone County is due this week. Auburn University conservationists prepared the study over several months. A draft pact was sent to federal state and local agencies for comments earlier this year and a spring start date for construction is tentatively planned. The project would channelize 13 miles from north Athens to the Tennessee River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens — An
Swan Creek
Limestone County
Auburn University
North
Athens
Tennessee River
Jefferson Electric opens Athens plant with 150 jobs
Athens officials at Jefferson Electric Co. cut the ribbon today for the Elm Street plant, a new Litton Industries division, employing about 150 people to manufacture transformers and fluorescent lighting. The facility sits beside Martin Stamping and Stove Co and Cutler Hammer Inc, with Limestone County and city officials in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Jefferson Electric Co
Elm St
Jefferson Electric
Litton ~ Industries of California
Martin-Stamping and Stove Co
Cutler-Hammer Inc
Limestone County
Woman Hunts Crippled Daughter Plea From Church
California woman urges help in locating her polio crippled Korean adopted daughter thought to be in Decatur. Associate pastor Dan Kilgore relayed the plea after a telegraph from Garden Grove and says the only 1212 percent clue points to Decatur 5th Ave SE. Call 353 6941 with any information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Central United Methodist Church
Decatur
Dan Kilgore
Willard Sullivan
Garden Grove
Calif
United Methodist Church
Collect
5Th Ave
Kilgore
Athens Halloween Party Set at Recreation Park
Athens Recreation Dept. sponsors a Halloween party Wednesday at 6 30 p m in Athens Recreation Park. Activities include a cake walk apple bobbing and a costume judging contest. The event ends at 10 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens Recreation Dept
Athens City Schools Near Accreditation by Southern Association
Athens City Schools Superintendent R Dale Weizenecker said the system met SACS recommendations and will be officially accredited soon at the SACS annual meeting. The three elementary schools were toured in a follow up, with earlier notes urging teacher certificate updates and a revised bookkeeping system. The district will be the third in North Alabama to gain full accreditation. An infant, four days old, born to Mr and Mrs Larry Trussell of 920 9th Ave SE, Birmingham, is in a high risk unit at University Hospital Birmingham with a heart and kidney disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens — City
Dale Weizenecker
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Weizenecker
Southern Association
Athens
North Alabama
Decatur’s
Richard Leon Trussell
Larry Trussell
9Th Ave
University Hospital
Birmingham
World Community Day Plans at First United Methodist Church
Discussion centers on final plans for World Community Day to be held Friday at First United Methodist Church. In the photo from the left are Mrs. Harry Foden, coordinator, and Mrs. (name unreadable) as they finalize event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Harry Foden
Guntharp New Trial Bid Denied by Circuit Judge
Former mayor Charles Guntharp, convicted of second degree murder for the Dec 12 slaying of James F. Davis, 43, is denied a new trial. Judge Tom B. Coggin ruled after a brief hearing as defense lawyers argued 53 grounds including inadmissible statements and prejudicial publicity. Guntharp remains free on a $36,000 appeal bond. Weaver’s motion for a new trial is expected decisions soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Guntharp
Tom B. Coggin
Guntharp
James F. Davis
Decature
Atty
Robert Straub
Straub
Stewart Weaver
Morgan County
Robert Hancock
Mike Moebes
Moebes
Coggin
Gunthorp
Dan Nelson
Noble Russell
Weaver
Ralph Slate
Emergency Crisis Numbers Cited By The Decatur Daily
The Decatur Daily lists the Crisis Call Center number 355 8000 for personal crises and possible poisonings. It advises calling 0 to reach an operator if unsure of the emergency number and suggests contacting hospitals or family physicians as needed.
Television thefts and assorted local crimes reported
A series of incidents include April 26 release on appeal bond for a murder case in which Guntharp and Weaver claim innocence and shift the shooting to the other, two television sets valued at 625 stolen from Loyd Russell’s home, a 450 television stolen from the Decatur Inn, vandalism to Jerry Elmore’s car with window damage, and injuries to Glenda Harvey after an auto crash on wet pavement. An incident at St Johns Episcopal Church saw three billfolds stolen during worship. Police recovered electronic merchandise at tennis courts but could not locate its source. Billy Roden of Hartselle treated at Decatur General Hospital after injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Russell
New Moulton Rd
Glenda Dale Harvey
Morgan County Civil Defense Office
Spring Ave
Vestavia Dr
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Robert Doyle
Decatur 4
Warner C. Faulkner
Johnston St
Richard Tate
19Th Ave
8Th St. SW
Calhoun Contest Nominates 12 Miss Merry Christmas Candidates
Twelve Calhoun Community College coeds have been nominated by clubs for the Miss Merry Christmas contest. Nominees must submit a Petition of 50 names to Mrs. Jo Beene by Friday noon and meet a 2.0 GPA with at least 12 credit hours. Nominated students include JoAnn Gilbert, Jeanne Thompson, Carmen Klaus, Karen Lenox, Kaye Weathers, Mary Hall, Nancy Hunt, Kathy Looney, Phyllis Mathis, Darlene Gaston, Patty Morgan, and Susan Finn, representing various campus clubs and hometowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun Community College
Darlene
Kathy Looney
JoAnn Gilbert
Nancy
Kaye Weathers
Teddy L. Weathers
Bellemeade St. SW
Wildlife and Sportsman Club
Mary Hall
Clinton Hall
Flint
Nancy Hunt
A.L. Hunt
Decature
Rodeo
Horseman's Club
Edgar Looney
15Th Ave
National Organization of Human Services
Also Mentioned on This Page
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints
Angie Kirk
Swan
John Carr
Lee Bittle
Herb Williamson
Glenda Harvey
Decatur 5
Miss Harvey
Decatur General Hospital
Church Women United
Gaston
Kay Weathers
Carman Klaus
Karen Lenox
Patty Morgan
Phyllis Mathis
THE
Decatur Daily
GIS
Us Essent
Davis
Decatur Inn
Jerry Elmore
Beard St
Hartselle
Billy O’neal Roden
Roden
Calhoun
Harry F. Gilbert
Physical Education Lab
Jeanne Thompson
Doris Thompson
Charles Thompson
Carmen Klaus
James Klaus
Huntsville
Lester Lenox
Union Hill
Baptist Student Union
Edward J. Mathis
Music Educators National Conference
Darlene Gaston
Charles Gaston Jr
13Th Ave
Percy Morgan
Susan Finn
Edward Finn
Business Club
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!