Calendar of events in Decatur area listings
Community groups schedule meetings and events across Decatur and surrounding areas. The listings include a spaghetti supper at Austinville Elementary School with proceeds to PTA, plus meetings for Divinettes, Rising Sun Lodge 29 F and AM, Christian Women's Fellowship, West Decatur Elementary School PTA, District 14 Alabama State Nurses Association, Walter Jackson PTA, Mizpah Chapter No 19, Altrusa Club, Decatur Junior Services League, Central Garden Club, North Alabama Genealogical Society, and a weekend Athens Coin Club flea market.
$2 Million Suit In Limestone
A $2 million damage suit stemming from a 1972 crash in which five died is set for Limestone County Circuit Civil Court term beginning today. Plaintiffs James R. Thompson and Robert Martin Posey sue Rebecca C. Davis and Gunite Contracting Co. of Florence over the Alabama 99 Buck Island Road collision. Judge Tom Coggin will preside.
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Athens
Limestone County Circuit
James R. Thompson
Robert Martin Posey
Rebecca C. Davis
Gunite Contracting Co
Florence
Alabama 99
Buck Island Rd
Tom Coggin
Man Charged With Transporting Beer in Limestone County
Athens area arrest of 48-year-old James E Balentine on Limestone County Road 84 near Elkmont for transporting 100 cases of beer. A 1967 pickup truck was seized amid the incident. Bond set at $1,000.
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Athens
Florence
Limestone County
James E. Balentine
Elkmont
Bid Invitation for Intercom System at Decatur Center
Sealed bids to install a complete intercom system at the Lureen B Wallace Developmental Center Decatur Alabama must be received by A V Hildreth purchasing agent Alabama Department of Mental Health by 2 00 p m c d s t Tuesday September 25 1973 Bid forms and docs available at the offices of A V Hildreth and viewable at the Engineering Office Decatur Alabama Bids require a certified check or bid bond 5 percent of bid up to 10000 and payable to the Alabama Department of Mental Health Owner may reject any or all bids and waivers informalities Bidding notices run September 10 17 and 24 1973 FIO 9-17 9-24
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Lureen B Wallace Developmental Center
Decatur
Alabama
A. V. Hildreth
Alabama Department of Mental Health
Washington Avenue
Montgomery
C.d.s.t
A.V. Hildreth
Lureen B. Wallace Developmental Center
Probate Court Estate of Laura P Kennedy Decd
Letters testamentary on the last will were granted August 29 1973 by Judge Bryan McAfee of Morgan County Probate Court. Notice is given that all persons with claims against the estate must present them within legally allowed time or be barred. Harvey Pride Executor of the estate.
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Probate Court
Laura P. Kennedy
Bryan McAfee
Morgan County
s-Harvey Pride
Auto Warranty Demands Study
Sylvia Porter surveys rising auto warranty complaints as new cars face tireless issues. Warranties have shrunk since 1967 to one year or 12,000 miles, with no standard repair quality. Congress weighs a lemon clause and FTC oversight while makers like AMC offer buyer protection plans and extended warranties.
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Sylvia Porter
Edmund
Consumers Union
Congress
Senate
House
Federal Trade Commission
American Motors
AMC
Admissions and dismissals listed for Lawrence County and nearby towns
Daily Records lists admissions and dismissals across Lawrence County including Silas Terry and many others in Moulton Danville Town Creek Athens and surrounding areas. Notable entries include a birth for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W Burgess in Moulton with a daughter at Decatur.
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Lawrence County
Silas Terry
Moulton
Florie Lindsey
Danville
Henry Goodlett
Nettie Loosier
Town Creek
Evelyn Burnett
Pauline South
Hillsboro
Margaret Tyler
Randall Taylor
Collis Pointer
Mattie Dutton
J. W. Farley
Mary F. LaFever
Emmett F. White
Gracie Long
Ernest
Edna Sides
Athens
Carolyn Chambers
Rosa Lee King
Lorene Colwell
Rosie Lee Cannon
Nina C. Shelton
Ardmore
Mable Jackson
Luther E. Kyle
Wanda Stark
Elkmont
Janet Burkeley
Queen E. Hill
Capshaw
Mamie Grisham
Archie Tennison
Betty J. Coleman
Ella R. Graham
Laquita Ann Kelley
James C. Silas
Donna Jean Watson
Frank Britton
Rosie Tarpley
Monroe W. Roberts
Gertrude A. Carpenter
Decatur General Admissions
Samuel C. Daniel
Courtland
Claude Higdon Jr
Decatur
Martin A. Hasselvander
Charles L. Hudson
Peter Lawrence
Louisville
Craig B. Sapp
Hartselle
Kay F. Perkins
Christy L. Bass
Tanner
Dolly M. Lovelady
Thomas C. Cameron
David L. Martin Jr
Jim M. Jones
Jimmie Cain
Minerva G. Cobb
Charles Evans
William F. Kennemer
Gustavus C. Garth
Jack B. Smith
Herman Johnson
Jeffrey P. Childers
Charles C. Elrod
Scott M. Libbe
Donna G. Underwood
Leighton
Cynthia C. Weeks
Michael J. Ratliff
Kelley R. Reding
Michael E. McLaughlin
Susan E. Anderson
Levid E. Hill
Judy C. Shelton
Thomas W. Burgess
Athens Jaycees Host Rummage Sale in Athens Center
The Athens Jaycees sponsor a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 13 at the Athens Shopping Center. Donations may be arranged by contacting an Athens Jaycee. Also noted are birth announcements: a son at Decatur General Hospital for Mr. and Mrs. Don P. Woods of Vinemont, a son for Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bloodworth of Hartselle, a son for Mr. and Mrs. Earnest D. Queen of Decatur, and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Irvin R. Strickland of Decatur.
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Athens
Athens Jaycees
Athens Jaycee
Weather and River Readings for Decatur Area
River and sea level readings at Keller Memorial Bridge show 18.97 feet and 553.27 feet respectively. Sunday high hit 87 degrees at 3 pm with a low of 66 at 5 am. today’s high in the mid 80s, tonight’s low upper 50s, Tuesday highs in the upper 70s. Partly cloudy and warm today with a 20 percent rain chance, increasing tonight. clearing and cooler Tuesday with a 30 percent tonight. Climate data: Sunday high 87, low 65, avg 76, 1 degree above normal. month total precip 0.67 inch, year 47.46 inches, 11.53 above normal. Strong northeast wind at 13 mph.
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Decatur and Vicinity River Reading
Keller Memorial Bridge
Extended Forecast For Wednesday To Friday
A generally fair and mild spell ahead with temperatures reaching the low to mid 80s through Thursday and nightly lows in the upper 50s. Friday turns partly cloudy with highs near 88 and overnight lows around 60, signaling warm conditions.
Marijuana Charges Filed in Limestone County Jail Bond Details
Authorities charged a 21 year old Florence man with possession of marijuana and violation of prohibition laws. He remains jailed in Limestone County on a 1300 dollar bond. A second 21 year old Athens man was charged with marijuana possession and posted a 1000 dollar bond.
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Athens
Limestone County
Florence
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