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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1963

Page

2

Trinity Flint survey launches Morgan County lodging study

Trinity and Flint are the first of 14 Morgan County areas to be surveyed for civil defense lodging needs as part of the Emergency Welfare Service program. The effort, led by Miss Marilyn George, will map beds, heating, water, power, and shelter capacity to aid post disaster recovery planning with school headquarters guiding most welfare centers.

Trinity Flint Morgan County Morgan County Department of Pensions and Securities Marilyn George Setti W. T. Jordan Jordan Trinity-Flint Garth Kimbrel Community Service Planning Council Planning Council Civil Defense Survey George Danville Falkville Union Hill Priceville Moulton Heights Austinville Riverside Decatur High School Somerville Road Walter Jackson School Eastwood School The Country Club

Hospital Patient List Across Cullman Area by Last Name

A detailed hospital admissions and patient list shows multiple individuals from Cullman and nearby towns including Vinemont Hanceville Cullman and Falkville. Names include Velma Thomas Pearlena Faye Bailey Ottis Burrow Virgie Cooke Edith Davis Zora Guthrie Corinne Glasscock Frances Holmes Flossie Jordan Hazel Johnston Ann Mayhall Olen Stitcher Viola Bennett Ella Elrod Joe Edmondson Mary Gilley Brenda Helm Anita Mobley Georgia Morrow Alice Parker Katherine Walker R V Walker Vera Stanley Sylvia Ward Willie Mason Jerry Thompson Lorene Brown Carl Mozley Katherine Trussell Billie Persall Peruie Goolsby Brannan Tueford Smith Nora Plunkett Earlene Haygood Mevelene Fuller Elmer Holland Mary Creel Edward Hall Carry Ann Bryant Ella Odell Elrod Albert Oaks John Henry Quick John Hamrick plus admissions entries for many.

Velma Thomas Warrior Péarléna Faye Bailey Vinemont Ottis M. Burrow Cullman Hubert Butts Hanceville Virgie Cooke Edith Miranda Davis Zora Guthrie Corinne Glasscock Cull Ann B. Mayhall Birtus Olen Stitcher Viola Bennett Ella Elrod Joe Edmondson Falkville Mary Gilley Brenda Joyce Helm Garden City Anita Mobley Georgia Morrow Alice Parker Katherine Walker R. V. Walker Admissions Vera Stanley Sylvia Ward Willie Mason Jerry Thompson Baileyton Lorene Brown Carl Mozley Bremen Katherine Trussell Billie Sue Persall

Weather and celestial highlights for Wednesday

The note lists sunset at 5 52 p m and sunrise at 5 33 a m for Wednesday September 18 with moonset at 6 41 p m. First Quarter on September 25 is noted along with prominen stars Altair Capella Aldebaran and The Pleiades visible in the evening sky.

Altair

Weather and River Readings Across Decatur Area

Decatur Tennessee river reading at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 18.85 feet down 0.06 foot while sea level was 553.15 feet. TVA lake stages included Chickamauga 680.0 Pickwick 410.7 Guntersville 592.8 Whitesburg 554.30 and Wilson 507.0. Forecast calls for increasing cloudiness with showers. tonight partly cloudy with light rain possible. Wednesday remains cloudy mild with scattered showers. Winds southeast 5 to 15 mph with gusts near showers. Yesterday’s high 86, low 65. today 11:25 am 82.

Decatur Tennessee River Keller Memorial Bridge TVA Chickamauga Pickwick Guntersville Whitesburg Wilson

Two-Vehicle Collision Near Ath ens Damages Reported

At 7 57 a m a two car crash one mile south of Athens on U S 31 involved J T Dillard Jr 19 Decatur and Jerry Thomas Sandlin 24 Athens. Dillard's car 100 damage Sandlin's 200 damage total 300. Sandlin switched lanes and struck Dillard troopers said.

Athens U. S J. T. Dillard, Jr Decatur Jerry Thomas Sandlin Sandlin Dillard Sandlin’s Ala Courtland C. A. Berry Forrest City Ark Fred O. Terry

Local Baby Names Reported at Decatur General

Mr and Mrs Arley Jenkins of Somerville report a girl born yesterday at Decatur General. Mr and Mrs Guwin Glover of Moulton report a boy born yesterday at Decatur General. Mr and Mrs James Smithey of 1307 16th Ave report a girl born today at Decatur General.

Arley Jenkins Somerville Decatur General Guwin Glover Moulton James Smithey 16Th Ave

Local residents listed in public notices and addresses

A block of names and addresses appears, listing Mrs James E Smithey, 1307 16th Ave SE and others including Mrs Thomas H Fitzpatrick, Larkin Sanderson, Mrs Arley H Jenkins Somerville, and several residents from Athens Moulton Holly Pond Elkmont Hillsboro and more with associated street addresses. The list includes adults and children with varying initials and surnames.

James E. Smithey 16Th Ave Thomas H. Fitzpatrick Gordon St Larkin Sanderson 3Rd Ave Arley H. Jenkins Somerville Archie Baugher Athens Randel Allen McDonald Moulton Guwin Glover Melton Bruce 5Th Ave Judy Mae Sirten Elkmont Lucy Irene Shelton James Yarbrough Hillsboro Joice D. Gordon John C. Short Olga Dyson 2Nd Ave

Ardmore and Decatur Dismissals and Names Listed

A clipped notice lists individuals tied to Ardmore and Decatur with addresses and dismissals. Names include Kenneth Hicklin Ardmore 1 and Mrs Marvin Peck Somerville, plus James M Braswell Decatur 2 and Master Allen Stewart Somerville Rd 510. Drew Landers Decatur 4, and William Black 708 Memorial Dr.

Shilds Cults Ardmore Kenneth Hicklin Marvin Peck Somerville James M. Braswell Decatur Allen Stewart Somerville Rd Drew Landers William Black Memorial Dr

Bailey girl dies at Crane Hill. funeral set

Miss Darline Bailey died at her home in Crane Hill at 8 a.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Haleyville Church of Christ with burial at New Hope Cemetery near Haleyville. Survivors include her mother and father Mr. and Mrs. R C Bailey a sister Mona Louise Bailey and a brother Jerry Wayne Bailey.

Cullman Darline Bailey Crane Hill Haleyville Church

Mrs Sigman obituary notice in Decatur

Mrs. Gertrude Sigman of 601 Line St NE died today at 9 20 a m in a local hospital A funeral service is set for Wednesday at 3 p m at First Methodist Church with Rev Ford McDonald officiating Burial will be in Decatur City Cemetery Gunthorth Funeral Home directing Survivors include husband Henry M Sigman of Decatur brother James H Johnson of Decatur and sister Mrs C B Saunders of Nashville Tenn Pallbearers listed as Norman Har

Gertrude Sigman Line St. NE First Methodist Church Ford McDonald Decatur City Gunthorp Funeral Home Henry M. Sigman Decatur James H. Johnson C. B. Saunders Nashville Tenn Norman Har

Markets Report From Decatur Shows Mixed Agricultural Prices

Decatur markets list cotton, cottonseed at 45 per ton, milk prices including Grade A at 6.55 per hundred and manufactured milk at 3.20 per hundred. Grain prices include No 2 Yellow Shelled Corn 1.25 and No 2 Milling Wheat 1.50. Cattle and hogs show varied activity with steers 21.00-23.00, cows 13.00-14.25, calves 26.00-30.00, hogs 600 head active and closing sales up to 25 higher.

Decatur U. S

Wall Street gains near record as blue chips lead

The stock market closed higher in an irregular advance near its peak. Gains by blue chips boosted averages while profit taking trimmed some high flyers like Polaroid and U S Smelting. Volume ran about 4.9 million. rails mixed. bonds and government issues largely unchanged.

New York Polaroid U.S Chrysler Motors Studebaker Ford General Motors American Motors du Pont Jersey Standard General Electric IBM Xerox Bulova Tidewater Oil Socony-Mobil Korvette American Stock Exchange

Funeral details for several named individuals

The body will remain at the funeral home until time to be taken to the church where it will be in state from 2 until 3 p.m. The family requests memorials to favorite charities.

Thompson, 79, Baileyton Man Dies at Cullman Hospital

Jerry Richard Thompson of Baileyton died Monday at 12 30 p.m. in Cullman hospital. Funeral services are today at 3 p.m. from Corinth Church near Joppa with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Survived by one daughter Sue Culber Leggs, two brothers J C Thompson and W C Thompson, both of Baileyton, and two sisters Miss Josie Thompson and Mrs Ida Hayes.

Cullman Jerry Richard Thompson Baileyton Cullman Hospital Corinth Church Joppa Sue Culber, Leggs J. C. Thompson W. C Thompson Josie Thompson Ida Hayes

Sawyer infant dies in Decatur with services set

Donald Loyal Sawyer one week old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sawyer of Decatur, died at Decatur General Hospital. Graveside services are today at 2 30 p m at Smyrna Baptist Cemetery with Rev Ellis Louellen officiating. Gunthorp Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include two brothers Wade and Willie and grandparents Mr. and Mrs R C Rouse of Michigan and Mr. and Mrs Travis Sawyer of Wheeler.

Donald Loyal Sawyer Jim Sawyer Decatur 1 Decatur General Hospital Smyrna Baptist Cemetery Ellis Louellen Gunthorp Funeral Home Wade Willie Sawyer R. C. Rouse Michigan Travis Sawyer Wheeler

Brackin Infant Dies at Bank Street Hospital

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arlen Brackin Town Creek died at 1 35 a m today at Bank Street Hospital Graveside services are set for 3 00 p m at Blackground Cemetery Town Creek with Rev W T Whatley officiating Survivors include grandparents Mr and Mrs Lowell Smith and Mr and Mrs Richardson Brackin all of Town Creek

Arlen Brackin Town Creek Bank Street Hospital Blackground W. T. Whatley Gunthorp Funeral Home Lowell Smith Richardson Brackin

Austinville School Seeks Second Access Study

An Austinville School parent and PTA representative presented a petition signed by 218 of 220 members to the city commission requesting an immediate study of adding a second access to the school. Mayor Blackburn noted a traffic study is already planned with a New York firm, and the commission agreed to give the project immediate attention.

Austinville PTA City Commission F. S. Hunt Phillips Petroleum Co Danville Rd 8Th St Oil Decatur Wheeler Basin Blackburn County Board of Equalization Barnes R. Ross Johnston St R. P. Parker Hartseller John J. Darby 9Th Ave Gross Receipts and General Appropriations Fund

Senate Debate Shifts as Ervin Backs Ratification

Sen. Sam J. Ervin of North Carolina joins in favor of ratification after previously opposing it, saying rejection would harm U S leadership. the tally reaches 78 committed or inclined to vote yes. Opposition stands at 13 with 9 undecided. Mansfield hopes a vote on reservations occurs this week, with full ratification possibly pushed to next week.

Russell Senate Sam J. Ervin D-N.c United States Free World Mike Mansfield Montana Mansfield Kennedy

Cullman Police report two arrests for reckless driving

Cullman police arrested two individuals Monday on reckless driving charges. The incidents followed routine patrols and traffic stops, with officers noting unsafe vehicle operation and potential impairment as factors in the arrests.

Cullman

Multiple car crashes and city notices fill Monday report

Police logged several 6th Ave. SE collisions including a rear impact at 1 45 pm involving a 1962 Ford and a 1961 Imperial. Other crashes on 6th Ave and nearby streets injured Mary Lou Blizzard and others. Building permits were issued for seven houses and signs. arrests included public drunkenness and insanity. Howard College Extension classes start at 6 45 pm.

Mary Lou Allred U.S 6Th Ave. SE Eloise M. Blanton Hartselle Theo M. Compton Greenwood Dr Morgan Builders 8Th St Dodd Dr Paul Milam 12Th St Danville Rd Grant St 6Th Ave Frank Roberts 19Th Ave James E. Wright Somerville Rd William A. Waugh Endlam Rd McCulloch Electric Center 2Nd St Hartselle Electric Co 320Th Ave. NW Flint Rd Lottie Mae Wynn Hartseller Kenneth Wilburn Blizzard Lawrence Ave Indianapolis Ind John Kampir Vinemont Mary Lou Blizzard

Ayres resigns from State Board of Education

Harry M. Ayres publisher of The Anniston Star and longtime education advocate resigns after 24 years on the Alabama State Board of Education. The board honors him with life vice president emeritus while votes lay out funding for the coming year and discuss policy questions on Tuskegee High School. Governor Wallace plans to reappoint Ayres when his term ends October 1.

Montgomery Harry M. Ayres Anniston Star Better Public Schools State Board of Education Ayres William M. Beck Fort Payne Macon County School Board Tuskegee High School State Board George Wallace Anniston

Red light crash leads to disregard charge in Austinville

Katie Dowd Lindsey 20 of 507 Canal St NE reported a two-vehicle collision when a Dodge ran a red light and struck a Chevrolet on the left rear, damaging the rear wheel and preventing movement. The Dodge driver said he daydreamed and did not stop. He faces a disregard red light charge. Community notices include church and club meetings at Austinville institutions and new West Morgan School officers Frankie Bates president, Margie Hill secretary, Becky Watkins treasurer, Patti Jones reporter.

Dennis Leroy Curtis Church St. NE 5Th St Sth Ave Mary S. Rickey Prospect Dr 5Th Ave 6Th Ave Wilson St GMC Albert E. Yarbrough S. 34Th St Birmingham Coade Rebell Witchard Athens Katie Dowd Lindsey Canal St. NE Dodge Chevrolet West Morgan School Frankie Bates Margie Hill Becky Watkins Patti Jones

King Calls for Unity After Alabama Bombing

Precaution and outrage were voiced over the bombing with calls for Americans to unite for justice and peace. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. cited Wallace's defiance of the law and segregation’s impact on Negro citizens in Alabama as the Sunday deaths. The governor avoided comment on a proposed march and King's accusation while hoping perpetrators would be caught.

Netly Wallace Martin Luther King Jr Alabama State King

Diverse Decatur Daily classifieds mix of homes and items

Multiple ads list items for sale and rent including a 58 Chevy fender skirts and a large two bedroom unfurnished apartment with washer dryer central heat for 80 monthly. Properties include three bedroom homes with den kitchen combos and a restricted Hull subdivision lot near Highway 31. Also listed are a furnished two bedroom rental near Hartselle and a lost male dachshund in SW section.

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Frances Marie Holmes Flossie Martha Jordan Hazel J. Johnston Peruie Goolsby Anaher Brannan Albert W. Oaks John Henry Quick John D. Hamrick P.m. Capella P.m Aldebaran the Pleiades Muscle Shoals Huntsville Gadsden Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Boise Boston Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Jacksonville Juneau Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St. Paul New Orleans Oklahoma City Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Ore Rapid City Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Diego San Francisco Seattle Tampa Washington Winnipeg Affiliated Fund, Inc A. B. Love Semmes & Co., Inc Investments Securities Jeffrey N. Cagle James Thomas Bill J. Dukes W. E. Dodson Holly Pond R. P. Mummert 10Th Ave Alma Jean McMurtery Locust St Eddie T. Horne Jr Billy L. Terry Loring Ave William R. Hicks 13Th St Mrs. Sigman Local Securities American Foundation Life Insurance Co Ween Enn Brown Engineering Enedeee Ble Downtowner Corp First Flight Steen We Mutual Saw Life Meee Wines Life National Life Eee Neb Consolidated Ownage Pioneer Protective Life Security Mutual Finance Ee Southern United Hae State National Bank United Security Life -Seee Wall Street Donald L. Sawyer Brackin Infant Aville School Bill Hill Austinville Rd Gilmer Blackburn Hill H. R. Leeman West Decatur School Dsaen Ae Ao Sheriff's Office Johnston St. SE Earl Lymon Benfield 15Th Ave Spencer Weinman Kenith H. Winyard Virginia Inez Davis Columbia Mercury Davis Howard College Extension Northside Baptist Church City Board of Education Riverside School Dig ’N Delve Garden Club Pet Milk Conference Room Marvin Dinsmore Opportunity School Glenn-Iris Garden Club William V. Cantrell Danville Road Bank St. NE Sidney L. Wilburn Poplar St Bank St Beck Austinville Methodist W.S. C.S Women’s Christian Temperance Union Central Methodist Church Mizpah O.E.S Masonica Hall Investment Services Courts & Car W. Clinton Avenue Decetur Shopping Joe Donald Lovett Decatur Daily Conncornet S.E Hwy Bath ABC Hull Subdivision F. S. Moser New Moulton Hwy Ohio Fleetwood Fleetwood Coffee Company
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