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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1968

Page

2

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals List for Decatur Area

A long list of admissions and dismissals from Decatur General and nearby areas. Names include Roy Vermon Coffey, John Harrison Dunn, Dexter McCullen Hill, James Harlan Irwin, George Eddie Pickett, Mrs. Elizabeth Bell Kenney, Leonard Peters, Arnold D Eubanks, Fred S Robinson, and many others. Locations cover Decatur across multiple streets and nearby towns such as Athens Somerville Danville Hartselle Brentwood and Sherman. The item reads as a roster of patients and discharged individuals with accompanying street addresses and neighborhoods.

Decatur General Admissions Roy ‘Vermon Coffey Courtland John Harrison Dunn Bobwhite Dr Louis L. Tuck Decatur Kenneth Lynn Bowling William D. Blackmon Chestnut St Dexter McCullen Hill 5Th Ave James Harlan Erwin College St George Eddie Pickett Madison Durham Bracy 10Th Ave Elizabeth Bell Kenney Ferry St Horace C. Narmore 8Th St. SE Robert Wade Terry Paul J. Haggard Daniel St Cleo Bennick Hartselle Leonard Peters Danville Turner Laster Pitman Athens D. O. Foster McCartney St Roy Abner Moore 7Th St Wendy Allison Fairbanks Somerville Winfred Fredrick Barron Eugene Perry Austinville Michael Frederick Jones Brentwood Apts Johnny Thomas Hughes Brookhaven Duane Keith Hicks Phyllis Kay Barber Charles William Smith Wadsworth St William Alexander McDougald 6Th Ave Donna Sue Sparks Broadus St Arnold D. Eubanks Church St Allen Hyatt Farr Pennylane Kenneth R. Hollis Hillsboro Fred S. Robinson Edward Daughdrell Tubbs E. Moulton Robert H. Duke Vinemont Felix James Price Locust St William A. Johnson Morgan Ave Eastmeade St Dennis A. Howard Judy Geraldine Sherrill Olive St

PTA Meeting at Austinville Elementary This Monday

The Austinville Elementary School PTA will hold the first meeting of the current year at 7 p.m. Monday. Parents are invited to visit their children's classrooms during the event.

Austinville PTA

Election Officials to Report by 7 30 A M on Tuesday

City Clerk Florence Adams said election officials assigned to the Tuesday election should arrive at polling centers by 7 30 a m. She added officials who worked the last election but will not participate this time must contact her by Monday at 5 p m.

Florence Adams

United Presbyterian Women Hold Sewing Day at Westminster Church

The United Presbyterian Women of Westminster Church plan an association meeting Monday at 9 30 am at the church. It marks the annual sewing day for mission work with reports on summer field trips to be shared during lunch.

United Presbyterian Women of Westminster Church

German Shepherd Dog Club Of Decatur Explains Its Purpose

Virginia Bruce explains why dog clubs exist and how the German Shepherd Dog Club Of Decatur aims to improve the breed by promoting healthy, well bred dogs, education, and responsible ownership. The article discusses puppy farms, breed standards, and club activities like training classes and dog shows.

Birginia Bruce German Shepherd Dog Club of Decatur Germany Canine Corps Chihuahua

Editorial urges Calhoun County to desegregate faculty now

The Anniston Star comments on federal court faculty desegregation orders for Calhoun County. It warns of the immediate need to hire 66 Black teachers in white schools and nine white teachers in Black schools, urging local leaders to stay with the program and guide students through the change.

Anniston Star Calhoun County Brewer Ernest Stone Alabama Calhoun Countians Calhoun

ETV to Air Health Education Series Across Alabama

A state wide ETV health education series titled Paramed Ed begins Monday. Programs feature major medical centers and local personnel from Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties with post show panel discussions by area hospital staff and University of Alabama Medical Center experts.

Alabama Educational Television Morgan Limestone Lawrence University of Alabama Medical Center Helen Ferguson Calhoun Junior College Athens-Limestone Lawrence County Black- Chandler Hartselle Hospital Baugh Wiley- Smith Decatur General Eee Appalachian Regional Planning Commis

Funeral services held for Hazel Cary Lackowitz

Funeral services for Hazel Cary Lackowitz 53 Cleveland Ohio were held at 3 p m Friday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel Burl Grubbs officiating Burial followed at Wesley Chapel Cemetery with McConnell directing Survivors include the widow Andrew Lackowitz a daughter Mrs Charlotte Powers a brother John R Cary three sisters Mrs Gussie Hathaway Mrs Reba Allen and Miss Mary Gary and four grandchildren all of Cleveland Ohio

Athens Hazel Cary Lackowitz Cleveland Ohio McConnell Funeral Home Chapel Burl Grubbs Iin Wesley Mary Gary

Ada Webster 84 dies. services announced by Peck Funeral Home

Mrs Ada Webster 84 formerly of Center Springs died Friday at a Sylacauga Nursing Home. Funeral services will be announced by Peck Funeral Home.

Hartselle Ada Webster Center ‘Springs Sylacauga Peck Funeral Home

Huntsville Teens Die In U S 231 Crash

Two 18 year old Huntsville girls were killed Friday afternoon when their car left the road on U S 231 in south Huntsville. The vehicle struck a driveway and slammed into a utility pole, troopers said.

Huntsville Vegelett U.S. 231 South Huntsville

River and Weather Summary for Decatur Area

Decatur and vicinity report fair and mild conditions today with a high near 85 and a cool night around 56. Tonight remains clear as Sunday forecasts call for a little warmer, with sunset at 7 07 p m and sunrise 6 26 a m. Moon rises at 7 41 p m and last quarter on Sept 14. Venus sets at 7 56 p m while Saturn appears high in the southeast. Mars rises at 4 39 a m and Aldebaran rises at 11 33 p m.

Venus Saturn Aris Bre Mars Decatur

Births from Lawrence County and Athens Limestone Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Donnie McAfee of Moulton welcomed a son Thursday at Lawrence County Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Eliot Rice Lovell of 205 Horton St Athens welcomed a daughter Thursday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Larry McMullins of Athens welcomed a daughter Thursday at Athens Limestone Hospital.

Donnie McAfee Moulton Lawrence County Hospital Eliot Rice Lovell Horton St Athens Athens Limestone Hospital Larry McMullins

Computer Regulates Building Climate at IMF HQ

Washington report details the first installation of a building climate computer that controls air conditioning, ventilation, heating, lighting, and power use for IMF headquarters and adjacent towers. Inventor Paul A. Schumann and patent holder Robert Shaw Controls Co. show how it integrates fire safety and occupancy data.

Washington International Monetary Fund Robert Shaw Controls Co Paul A. Schumann Richmond Westinghouse Electric Corp

Nixon Eyes Texas Victory After Collins Win

Nixon aides argue Texas could swing for him in November citing Jim Collins's August victory in the 8th District covering Dallas area. They question how much help Humphrey will receive from Texas Democrats as Nixon tours White Plains North Carolina Chapel Hill briefing Charlotte New Orleans Indianapolis Cleveland and Des Moines.

Nixon Johnson Humphrey Texas Jim Collins Congress Dallas White Plains N.Y North Carolina Chapel Hill Charlotte New Orleans Indianapolis Cleveland Des Moines

Chicago hog and cattle prices hold steady at stockyards

Butcher hogs and slaughter steers sold at about steady prices this week in Chicago. Spring slaughter lambs rose 50 to 75 cents. Hog receipts totaled 18 000 head, cattle 19 500. Prices ranged with mixed 210 230 pound cutters at 21.00 21.50 and prime steers 28.50 30.25 per hundredweight.

Chicago

Wallace to announce candidacy with Chandler at press conference

Wallace is set to announce his candidacy Tuesday afternoon in Mayflower with former Kentucky figures Chandler and a prepared plan. Chandler, 70, has held roles including state senator lieutenant governor two-term governor and two-term U S senator and seven years as commissioner of baseball.

Wallace Chandler the Maylower Kentucky U.S

Garrett and Matthews Upped by Farm Unit

E P Garrett longtime Decatur headquarte red Alabama Farmers Cooperative is elected board chairman. John Matthews named general manager after 12 years as assistant manager. Garrett 70 is noted master farmer 1940 and man of the year 1957. He serves on multiple boards and is a WWI veteran.

E. P. Garrett Decatur Alabama Farmers Co-operative John Matthews Garrett Progressive Farmer Alabama Extension Service Coastal Chemical Corp Yazoo City Miss The Cotton Producers Institute Belle Mina Methodist Church Elizabeth Hill Mooresville Edmond Peter Garrett Jr James Hill Garrett Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn University Kappa Alpha Fraternity Greene University School Athens

Examiners criticize state credit card use in governor’s office

The report cites careless practices including daily purchases for the same license tag and unissued tags. It notes 37 buys on Jan 20 1967 for 10 cars, including 588.5 gallons of gas from the governor’s appropriation. J C Fowler signed receipts claiming implied permission, mostly at Boyett Brothers American Oil Station in Montgomery.

J. C. Fowler Wallace Fowler Montgomery Boyett Brothers ‘American Oil Station

Parks to be developed under bond issue include Joe Wheeler

Carr said 1970 plans call for parks to open and Joe Wheeler will likely be among them. Each project will exceed 1 million dollars. no final cost yet. Joe Wheeler State Park sits on 400 acres along the Tennessee River, leased from TVA since 1949 and titled by 1952, with 20 000 to 25 000 fishermen visiting yearly.

Carr Joe Wheeler Tennessee River Tennessee Valley Authority TVA W. H. Cox

Indian stars urge sari wear for women over fashion

In TRIVANDRUM two famous dancing sisters Padmini and Ragini say the sari endures while the mini skirt is a passing fad. They urge Indian women to stick to traditional dress rather than Western styles.

Trivandrum India Padmini Ragini

County court term reset as funds delay trials

The grand jury will meet as planned on September 16 to review about 45 cases. The postponement marks the first time in over three years the county lacked funds for court trials. The term resets for the week starting October 21 with arraignments set for October 4.

Almon

City Offers Prize for Killing Most Flies in Kathmandu

Kathmandu officials announce a summer contest with a cash prize of 390 dollars for individuals who kill the most flies, promoting public health through pest control.

Katmandu Nepal

Rockefeller To Name Goodell To Fill Kennedy Senate Seat

Governor Nelson Rockefeller plans to appoint Rep. Charles Goodell of Jamestown to the U.S. Senate seat left by the assassination of Robert Kennedy. An Albany news conference is planned with top Republicans including Sen. Javits and Lt. Gov. Wilson. Goodell has served in the House for nine years.

New York Nelson JA. Rockefeller Charles Godell Robert L. Kennedy Leslie Sloate Malcolm Wilson Louis Lefkowitz Goodell Jamestown House of Representatives Senate

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