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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1966
Page
2
Funeral services are planned for Nicholas Benedict Ware 78 president of Consumers Bagging Inc who died after a brief illness in Colbert County Alabama. The report notes his leadership role and date of death in a concise obituary style.
House Democratic Leader Carl Albert was hospitalized at Bethesda Medical Center after suffering a minor coronary occlusion with no complications. The 58 year old Oklahoma Democrat was ordered to rest for several weeks following chest pains at his Capitol desk on Tuesday.
The Post Office will introduce gray tinted money orders resembling bank checks on Oct. 8 marking the first major format change since 1963 when punch type machines began. The shift aims to update the familiar money order form.
Fifty glamorous contestants begin the Miss America Pageant opening as six Viet Nam veterans serve as parade grand marshals. Judges and a luncheon kick off events with swimsuit evening gown and talent segments ahead of the crown at midnight Saturday.
At the second annual assembly in Seoul 270 delegates from Nationalist China Japan Korea Laos Malaysia the Philippines Thailand and South Vietnam sided against admitting Communist China to the United Nations while Australia and Indonesia sent observers. In New York the Philippine delegation says Indonesia plans to rejoin the UN after President Marcos invited Sukarno's regime to return, ending its protest over Malaysia's Security Council election.
Decatur area reports Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge 19.80 with sea level 554.10. TVA lakes Wilson 506.8 Guntersville 593.7 Whitesburg 555.8 Pickwick 511.4 Wheeler 554.0 Chickamauga 681.2. High yesterday 90, low 64, no rainfall. Tonight Saturn rises in Pisces and stays through 1967. forecast sunny warm today and Thursday with NE to E winds.
Thomas T Bridgeforth, 83, of Athens died Monday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Services were held today at Spry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tonis Davis. Burial in Athens City Cemetery. Survivors include widow Ida and four daughters plus two sons, a brother, 15 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He was a lifelong Limestone County resident and Methodist. Pallbearers named.
Elkmont resident Elbert Hodges 51 died Monday services set at Hollands Gin Church of Christ with Tonis Davis and Carl Witty officiating burial in Siloan Cemetery Rainey’s Funeral Home directing Evvie Hodges three sons and L McCutcheon 86 of Hartselle also died services planned at Mt Tabor Methodist Church with burial in adjoining cemetery Pallbearers named and McCutcheon family listed including 22 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren
Carlton W. Steele 47 of 13 Claude Ave South Lebanon Ohio died Tuesday at 8 am in Veterans Hospital Cincinnati Ohio. Services Friday 3 pm at Moulton Baptist Church Rev Robert Campbell officiating burial in Moulton City Cemetery Elliott directing Survivors include widow Sue a son Ricky two brothers Carl Steele Chattanooga Tenn Henry Steele Moulton three sisters Pearl Hamilton Moulton Arnette Smotherman Brisco NC Carnett Hale Decatur and other relatives Pallbearers Trillman Steele Billy Hamilton Bobby Hamilton Henry McWhorter Harlan Joiner Homer Steele body arrives Decatur Thursday afternoon taken to Elliott Funeral Home
A schedule lists a 7:30 p.m. Thursday event at the Masonic Temple with York Rite classes starting the Mark Master degree. The Flint PTA meets at 7:15 p.m. at Flint School. Scenic South Charter Chapter of ABWA meets Thursday at 7 p.m. at Decatur Country Club. Mrs. John Hamilton reminds Decatur Junior Service League members to deliver junior program ticket money by Sept 9.
Republican Congressman James D. Martin campaigned across Marion County and Franklin County promising to end profiteering if elected governor. He attacked Lyndon Johnson and the Great Society while urging a strong two party system. Independent Dr. Carl Robinson accused Mrs. Wallace of blocking his Labor Day speech in Prichard.
TVA will run a 161 000 kilowatt transmission line from its Athens substation on Elkton Road to the Browns Ferry nuclear plant site. Construction begins Sept. 12 with access roads and site prep. Two 1 152 000 kilowatt units planned with first unit due fall 1970 and second year later. licensing by Atomic Energy Commission anticipated early next spring.
Roberts announced the program will hire 42 people this year funded by a grant. The system received 474000 dollars last year and notes 80 percent has been received this year with the remaining 20 percent to follow.
The project, chosen by city leaders with Aug Mayor John Reynolds, aims to divert traffic from Alabama 36 and bypass the railroad, with the state providing funds to finance the overpass at Hickory Street. Charles Parker of the Decatur Housing Authority is noted in the collaboration.
Daily Records lists numerous birth notices from Cullman and Decatur General Hospitals including Good, Self, Love, Vickery, Marks, McKleroy, Lee, Boatright, Townson, Truss, Shirley, Monk, Garrison, and Lee with daughters and sons. It also reports a city records court docket with charges such as disregarding a traffic light and speeding.
A brief docket lists offenses including improper passing assault and battery double parking improper muffler and reckless driving on a single case with several specified counts. The record cites law violations and standard penalties expected in a municipal court.
The Morgan County Sheriff's Department listed charges on Tuesday including highway intoxication burglary public drunkenness roadway drunkenness two counts parole violation Jefferson County non support trespassing after warning investigation for murder.
Dukes urged juniors and seniors from Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties to enter the Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition contest with Thursday night deadline. Three entrants from Austin High School have entered so far. Prizes exceed 1000 dollars including a free car for 30 days. A rehearsal is set Thursday at First Federal Savings and Loan Penthouse in Decatur. Entry blanks are being sent to all area high schools. Miss Lawrence County is chosen Sept 13, Miss Limestone County Sept 13, and Miss Morgan County Sept 14, with Miss Tennessee Valley to follow. Merchants Night Monday plus livestock dairy shows midweek and Kids Day Saturday offer half-price rides and free parent admission. Two bicycles to be given away. Free entertainment from Flying Zacchinis, the Hildays, Cyclettes, and Bounding Fays.
A COIN collectors group will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Moulton Courthouse courtroom. Coins currency and supplies will be auctioned or traded with no admission charged. Spencer A. Waters spokesman for the group announced details.
A claim circulates that Tombstone Arizona hosts the world's largest rose tree. The report notes local lore and tourism interest but lacks official verification.
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