Athens City to charge fee for sewer taps
Athens City Council agreed to allow residents inside city limits to tap into the sewer system with an estimated $75 tapping fee. final action on the proposal is expected within two weeks as 360 more customers are added and a $2.1 million sewer upgrade proceeds with 80 percent federal grants.
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Athens
Tourway Inn
Malcolm Moore
Hubert
Council
Steel City Construction Co
Leeds
Trussville
Building and Utility Construction Co
Holly Pond author began career at 15
Virginia Hendrix Stover, Holly Pond, wrote her first poem on Thanksgiving Day 1932 at age 15. Over 40 years and seven books later she remains prolific, writing inspirational works, columns, and even original etched cards. She cites writing as a natural gift and credits missionary work for inspiration.
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Holly Pond
Virginia Hendrix Stover
Stover
Home Mission Board
Southern Baptist Convention
Atlanta
Stover Couple and Their Radio Program Helped Shrink the Silence
The Stovers served as pastors in Austinville from 1948 to 1950 with a radio program Rays of Hope aimed at shut ins. Rev. Stover hosted without preaching, using poetry and a gentle approach. Mrs. Stover notes the show was popular and inspired her later work Patchwork Diary chronicling southern ministry.
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Decaturites
Mr. Stover
Austinville Baptist Church
Bolding Plans Study of City Operations with Five Member Committee
Mayor Russell Bolding said he will form a Committee of Five this week to review all city operations. He expects appointments by Friday and aims for a thorough study of finances and improvement needs with findings reported to the city council.
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Russell Bolding
Bolding
Large Drug Heist At City Store
Modern Apothecary at 1201 Somerville Rd SE reported a burglary Monday night in which a large quantity of narcotics was stolen. Secretary treasurer Raymon L Norris Jr warned some items are highly harmful if misused and could endanger sellers and buyers alike.
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Somerville Rd
Raymon L. Norris Jr
Norris
Principals Seek Higher Garbage Fees for Schools in Cullman County
Cullman County educators asked the county commission Monday for increased garbage collection payments, arguing current rates strain school budgets. Officials suggested leasing school garbage equipment while a feasibility study progresses. Separately, Norris reported a pharmacy burglary with roof entry and theft of narcotics including demerol and codene, noting the drugs’ value and safety concerns, as authorities investigate. Lt Gov Beasley to address Decatur Jaycees at 7 p.m. next Tuesday at the Steak Barn.
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Cullman
Cullman County
County Commission
Commission
Norris
Jere Beasley
Decatur
Decatur Jaycees
Beasley
Jaycee
James ( Barney) Haver
Arson Suspected in Lincoln Car Fire at Medical Park
The Limestone Sheriff reports a Monday night blaze heavily burning a 1972 Lincoln Continental owned by Joe W. Worthy administrator of Medical Park Convalescent Center. Sheriff M W Evans says the fire is arson. The interior and back seat were damaged and the rear window glass melted. A plastic container with gasoline melted and a brown sack fragment were found nearby.
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Medical Park Convalescent Center
Joe W. Worthy
Limestone
M.W
Buddy) Evans
Evans
Worthy
Tanner 1
Self Cautions Young Goblins On Safe Halloween
Police Chief warns trick-or-treaters to wear light clothing and stay in groups for safety. He cautions about tampered treats and late hours while urging kindness and respect for others during Halloween. An arson investigation continues with a $100 reward for information.
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Pack Self
Self
Evans
Worthy
Tem Tombigbee Waterway Debate Highlights Environmental Tradeoffs
State Geologist P. E. LaMoreaux told Rotary members the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway would alter the environment but benefits would outweigh downsides. He warned concentration of population by 1980 and rising energy needs require balanced resource development and careful study.
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Linda Parham
P. E. LaMoreaux
Rotary Club
Tombigbee
LaMoreaux
Tennessee- Tombigbee Waterway
Emergency Crisis Call Center Numbers
Emergency guidance lists the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 for personal crises and poisoning. It instructs dialing 0 if unsure and mentions hospital or family physician as options with several internal numbers for departments and holiday access.
Auto Pins Man In Collision On Overpass
A 21 year old Decatur man Richard Walter Fisher was pinned in his auto for a brief time after a one vehicle crash on Albert P. Brewer Overpass. Fisher suffered leg injuries and was taken to Decatur General Hospital with passenger Jimmy Dale Lemley. The incident occurred about 3 54 p m and a city electric department hoist truck lifted the car from Fisher.
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Decatur
Albert P. Brewer
Richard Walter Fisher
Robin Rd
Jimmy Dale Lemley
17Th Ave
Decatur General Hospital
AAA Southend Ambulance Service
Fisher
City Electric Department
Robbery at Jack's Hamburgers on 6th Ave SE
A masked bandit robbed Jack's Hamburgers at 1102 6th Ave SE Monday night taking about $100. The suspect wore a hooded sweatshirt and stocking mask, stood about six feet five inches, and weighed around 225 pounds. Police Lt. Det. Ernest Bowman said two employees, Danny McConnell and Ken Darnell, were on duty. investigation ongoing.
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Jack’s Hamburgers
6Th Ave. SE
Ernest Bowman
Bowman
Danny McConnell
Ken Darnell
City Schools Set Workshop
Decatur City Schools dismiss students at 1 30 p.m. Thursday for a teacher in service workshop. Superintendent Dr Curtis Sellers says the 2 p.m. session will be in the Brookhaven Middle School auditorium. The next system wide in service meeting is Feb 1 1973 at Oak Park Middle School with Dr Paul Hubbard as featured speaker.
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Decatur City
City
Curtis Sellers
Brookhaven Middle School
Richardson
Center For Educational Development
Georgia State
Northwestern University
Oak Park Middle School
Paul Hubbard
Alabama Education Association
Christmas Seal Drive Kicks Off In Morgan County
The Morgan County Anti Tuberculosis Association started the Christmas Seal drive with a $1,000 donation to District 1 Tuberculosis Hospital in Flint to fund Rifampin therapy. The campaign aims for $11,105 with funds supporting TB control, emphysema, asthma, air pollution and anti smoking efforts.
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Linda Parham
Morgan County Anti- Tuberculosis Association
District 1
Flint
Herbert Frith
Thomas
Frith
Roger Gratwick
Association
Gratwick
Tuberculosis Association
Helen Ellis
The
North Alabama Tuberculosis Association
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District 1 Tuberculosis Hospital
Lowell Clemmons
Morgan County
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Tony Estes
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Linda Laymen
Boston
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