Huntsville Man's Truck Hit by Railroad Train Near Tennessee River
A Southern Railroad train struck a Huntsville truck Wednesday near the Tennessee River between Ferry and Line streets NE, causing 1500 in damages with no injuries. The driver William Echols 54 said his truck was on the tracks and he tried to back away but two parked autos blocked the exit.
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Southern Railroad
Huntsville
Tennessee River
Ferry and
Line Streets
William Echols
Echols
Janes R. Shannon
Athens
Defendant Wins Wreck Suit In Morgan County Court
A Morgan County Circuit Court jury ruled against Ronald E. Flack’s $25,000 claim against Mrs. Lorene Lovelady, a Hartselle nurse, in a two car collision case where Lovelady’s vehicle was not involved. In a separate proceeding, Patricia Lacey Betterton seeks damages from Rufus West for head injuries from a 1969 crash on Vaughn Bridge Rd near Lane's Grocery, alleging a 5 to 10 percent epilepsy risk. Trial testimony covered fault claims, vehicle speeds, and prior settlements, with additional local cases and incidents noted.
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Bob Lowry
Morgan County
Lorene Lovelady
Hartselle
Ronald E. Flack
Patricia Lacey Betterton
Neel
Rufus Greer West Forshead
Lane’s Grocery
Betterton
Vest
Robert Straub
Brakfield
Flack
Sheriff Aides Incorporate Civil Defense Reserve in Decatur
The Morgan County sheriff's auxiliary, once a Jaycee project, incorporated today and renamed as the Decatur Jaycees Civil Defense Sheriff's Reserve Inc. It will serve as a non profit, open to other civic groups, allow tax deductible donations, and enable members to recruit beyond the Jaycees. Members are part time deputies who wear county uniforms and work about 12 to 15 hours weekly.
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Morgan County Sheriff's Auxiliary
Decatur Jaycees
Bingham Edwards
Jaycee
Edwards
Morgan County Civil Defense Sheriff’s Auxiliary
Decatur Jaycees Civil Defense Sheriff’s Reserve, Inc
Jaycees
John C. McBride
Sheriff’s Reserve
Decatur
Junked Vehicle Program Expanded Across Morgan County
Morgan County health officials announced a county wide expansion of the Junked Vehicle Program. The effort, led by Tri-County District Health Service with TVA support, has removed 91 cars since August 21 and will continue for the final two and a half weeks. Residents may have their junked car removed by signing a release and contacting the Morgan County Health Department or county commission.
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Falkville
Priceville
Morgan County
Health Service
Charles Sutton
Tri-County District Health Service
Morgan County Health Department
County Commission
Sutton
TVA
The
There’s Always One More Row To Plow
A portrait of Will Wheeler living at 528 10th Ave NW. with mules, a flock of chickens, a flock of young chicks, and a horse in a backyard stable. Born in 1893, he has spent 61 years in Decatur and continues hard work daily. Wheeler tends a city cotton plot, plows, shoes horses, and digs graves alongside family, championing labor and fitness. He supports local sports with Cashin Wheeler and enjoys baseball and football.
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Will Wheeler
Wheeler
10Th Ave NW
Giles County
Tenn
Decatur
Cashin Wheeler
Westlawn Field
Will
Cashin
Clopstron
Old Farmer Stake Sheds Love of Work Amid Hogs and Horses
Inside Tony Estes a two year old horse repairs, owner raced it on track, kids ride it cautiously as she is spirited. Wheeler keeps hogs but killed a mule, he avoids them now. A lifelong plowman, he says work keeps age at bay and as long as there is a garden and cotton, he will keep working.
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Wheeler
Fiddling To Begin Oct 5 At Athens College
The seventh annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention will be held October 5 and 6 at Athens College. Thousands are expected to attend as musicians compete in 13 categories. The event opens with an anvil shoot and a proclamation naming Saturday the Day of the Fiddler. Admission is $1 for jam sessions and finals, $2 registration per category, with events running from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday eliminations 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and finals at 7 p.m.
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Athens
Athens College
South
Midwest
T.A. Hudson
The
Fiddling Association
Bobby Higgins
Hudson
College Gymnasium
Elkmont woman seriously injured in single car crash near Athens
State troopers report 22-year-old Sylvia S. McLemore of Elkmont injured in a one car accident on Alabama 99 about 2.4 miles north of Athens. She was taken to Athens Limestone Hospital and later discharged, hospital officials said.
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Decatur
6Th Ave
Grant St. SE
Janice W. Davis
13Th St. SE
Decatur General Hospital
Birrett Moore
Meridian
Miss
Athens
Elkmont
Alabama 99
Sylvia S. McLemore
Athens- Limestone
Folsom Named Circuit Judge for Cullman County
Cullman County receives a second circuit judge as Fred Folsom, former state senator and Wallace ally, is appointed by Gov. Wallace. Folsom, nephew of ex governor James E. Folsom, will join Judge Jack C. Riley and hear criminal civil and equity cases after sworn in October 1.
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Cullman
Cullman County
Fred Folsom
Folsom
Montgomery
Wallace
James E. Folsom
North Alabama
Jack C. Riley
Riley
Residents Plan To Raise Little Stink Of Their Own
Residents in the southwest Morgan County area complain of a mystery old tanker truck on Alabama 36 twice weekly. Vaughn Moore of Hartselle says the vehicle spills rotten chicken parts and waste across the highway, creating a strong odor for miles. He has alerted the Morgan County Sheriff, urging others to note the license tag when the truck passes.
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Hartselle
Alabama 36
Vaughn Moore
Hartselle 2
Moore
Morgan County
Sheriff's Department
U. S
Danville
Lawrence County
Decatur
Declare Homestead Says Assessor
Morgan County Tax Assessor Porter Lee Hanes announced that new homeowners or those who have never claimed homestead may file starting Oct 1. Persons 65 or older should request the maximum $5,000 exemption. Tax office is on the courthouse south wing first floor.
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Morgan County
Porter Lee Hanes
Hanes
Ardmore Plant to Produce Tubing for Refrigeration Cooling
Wolverine Tube Division of Universal Oil Products Co will open a new leased Ardmore Tennessee facility to make specialized seamless copper tubing for refrigerant regulation and environmental control systems. Production is to begin later this fall with four or five workers, rising later. Robert Campbell is appointed facility supervisor.
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Ardmore
Tenn
Wolverine Tube
Af Universal Oil Products Co
H. J. Ross
Ross
Ohio man dies after alleged kidnapping and robbery incident
An Ohio man identified as Larry R. Warwick, 32, died at Mobile General Hospital after shooting himself in the forehead following a Mobile food store robbery and hostage taking. Police say a two state chase ended when the suspect crashed during a roadblock at Moss Point, Mississippi.
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Larry R. Warwick
Mobile General Hospital
Moss Point
Iss
Forgery and Burglary Charges Filed in Morgan County
Two men were arrested by the Morgan County Sheriff's office on Wednesday with charges of forgery and burglary. Michael Ray Miller, 16, of 410 14th Ave NW, faces second degree forgery for forging a $15 check endorsement and is held on $750 bond. Jim Edward Parker, 24, of Hartseller, charged with second degree burglary, was released on $1,000 bond after a June Oak Ridge home break in. A third suspect was arrested earlier in the case.
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Morgan County Sheriff’s Office
Michael Ray Miller
14Th Ave
Miller
Decatur
Jim Edward Parker
Hartseller
Parker
Oak Ridge
Crisis Call Center Numbers for Emergencies and Poisoning
For personal crises call the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 or your hospital or family physician for possible poisoning. If unsure of which number to call dial 0 and tell the operator the emergency.
Col A D Streight Raid Boldest Civil War Episodes
Col A D Streight's raid is highlighted as among the boldest and most interesting Civil War episodes, detailing daring maneuvers and notable actions during the campaign.
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Col. A. D. Streight
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Gateway Shopping Center
15Th Ave. NW
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Lawrence Baker
Social Security
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Robinson St
Wayne Kyker
Ogle
5Th Ave
3Rd St
Kyker
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Harnassing
Tony Estes
Eli
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