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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1964
Page
2
The Moon reaches perigee tonight and rises at 9 16 p m. It hovers between Aldebaran and Elnath with Jupiter visible nearby. Temperatures reported include 80 at 3 30 p m and a low of 52 at 5 30 a m, with 74 noted this morning.
The President, in Oklahoma City at the state fair, pledges aggressive river development to combat floods droughts and pollution. He asserts American business is thriving and promises to seize opportunity, closing with a Gold- era slogan echo.
McRae vows he will fight the charges to the end and rejects resignation rumors stating he has no intention of stepping down. He jokes about the jury and faces five counts alleging juror influence, while dismissing talk of personal betrayals and noting attorney Harris will handle the case.
A four day advance sales training course for Decatur retail employees begins Monday with participation from local firms. The program is funded by the Decatur Chamber of Commerce and the state boards of education, featuring Harry W. Hewitt as instructor. Morning, afternoon and night sessions run 8 to 10:30, 1:30 to 4:30, and 7 to 9:30, Monday through Thursday.
Henry Montgomery 87 of Trinity died at Lawrence County Hospital at 4 p.m. Thursday. Services today at 3 p.m. at Landersville Church of Christ with James Ray officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Spry Funeral Home Russellville directing. Survived by widow Eva, daughter Mrs. Ernest Brewer of Moulton, sons Leonard of Trinity and Gydd of Cullman.
Mrs Myrtle B Pettey 78 of 424 7th Ave SW died today at 6 am at her residence Funeral services set for Saturday 3 pm at Gunthorp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev A B Van Arsdale officiating Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery She is survived by widower James W Pettey two sons James T Pettey Birmingham Fayetteville Ark one sister Mrs Musa Kelley Birmingham and several grandchildren The body will remain at the funeral home until services time
Funeral services for Samuel Toran of Hillsboro who died Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital will be Saturday at 1 p m at David's Temple Church Hillsboro with Rev Richard Whiteside officiating Burial will follow in Davis Foster cemetery Reynolds Funeral Home in charge Survivors include wife Annie V Toran six brothers and six sisters many other relatives Funeral services for Hallie Byrd Jones proceed Sunday at
Morgan County GOP leader Brigham accuses Democrats of vote buying through civil rights actions and anti poverty programs. He blames Johnson allies for shifting stance, cites polls favoring Goldwater, compares to Kennedy 1960, and predicts GOP gains as Alabama Republicans trumpet party efforts and local club reports.
A police estimate of about 1,500 people gathered early at Portland Maine's airport shouting against Goldwater. He argued that laws are ineffective without enforcement and criticized the current administration's lack of support, noting a hostile placard in the crowd.
The obituary notes a 2 30 p m service at Newcombe Street Church of Christ De catur with burial in Sykes Cemetery. Reynolds Funeral Home directs and the body lies in state from 7 to 9 Saturday evening at Reynolds Funeral Home.
Courtland plans to unveil a metal marker at 3 p.m. honoring the Red Rovers of Courtland who joined the Texas expedition in the 1800s. The park marker notes the Courtland company of soldiers and recalls a wooden cenotaph listing names.
Hog receipts total 2,600 at Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Dothan and Jacksonville. Prices for 190-230 lb barrows and gilts range 17.00 to 17.50. 240-270 lb and 160-180 lb at 15.75 to 16.75. 180-400 lb sows priced 13.00 to 14.00. Overall slightly above week’s close with some sales up to 25 higher.
In Albany and amid civil rights rhetoric the candidate argues the law cannot correct inequity unless Americans' hearts change. He accuses the administration of a whitewash over the Bobby Baker matter, claiming possible benefits to Lyndon Johnson's political ambitions.
The Morgan County grand jury filed a partial report amid indictments and a probe into alleged attempts to influence jurors. Sheriff and ex officials, including Major Jones, coordinated arrests as investigators moved through the courthouse, while the jury pressed to continue sessions.
The Decatur curb market will operate 6 a.m. to noon Saturday with items including cured bacon, beans, corn, tomatoes, okra, and baked goods. Police reported a window screen ripped from Garel Hill’s home and several vehicle incidents with minor damage. a 1962 Ford pickup stolen from Shelby Construction Co. and a collision on 6th Ave SE caused slight damage but no injuries. Additionally Hellen Phillip Seay was admitted to David Lipscomb College as the grand jury prepares for Limestone County court.
Hartsville Fire Department reports no fires in the past week. No incidents or alarms noted, indicating a quiet period for the town's fire protection services.
Miss Tammy Hamilton Ardmore Mrs Jim McDonald Somerville Dennis Ballentine Somerville Mrs Paul Robinson Ardmore Tennis Terry Moulton Mrs William Hargrove Ardmore B N Summerford Hartselle Dismissals Mrs Mary Smith Ardmore Thomas Kelly Jackson Street Mrs George Switzer Tanner Master John McCutchen Chesnut Street SE Mrs Theodore Morris and infant son Decatur Mrs Waymon Terry and infant son 920 Edgwood Street Mrs L L Birdwell and infant daughter Athens Mrs Floyd Sapp Decatur
A list of Decatur residents and family members appears, including Sarah J. Hancock Jack Don Lokey Edward Hart Maurice Vann Clifton Dobbs Raymond Norris Thomas Harris Diana Tyne George Ralph Jones Fred W. Davis Paula Jennings Donna Lee Jennings Yolanda Morris Thada Kirkpatrick Willard Kenum and Mrs W K Foxx with an infant daughter. The notices mention multiple addresses across Decatur and nearby Moulton.
The deputy reportedly rubbed down in oil or vaseline to ease passage through bars. The incident happened about 8 15 Hallman said and the boys were bound over to the grand jury to face attempted escape charges. County Judge Lewis West ruled Mahaffey incorrigible and to be tried as an adult.
Mr and Mrs Ramon Morris 1509 15th Ave SW welcomed a girl on Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Joe Johns 208 6th Ave SE welcomed a son on Thursday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs Carlos Pressnell 414 12th Ave SW welcomed a boy on Thursday at Bank Street Hospital.
Decatur Kiwanis Club elected its 1965 officers and directors. Gilmer Blackburn was named president with Dave Preston as first vice president and Art Belew as second vice president. Forrest Anderson becomes treasurer. 1965 board also includes Russell Bolding Byron Carrell Bob Denham Whit King Willard Nelson Wilson Taylor and Larkin Yates.
Three families paid ransoms in a kidnapping case near Poitiers as two letters threatened the lives of local children if merchants did not meet demands by 1 p.m. Eastern. The rescued youngsters, found near Bordeaux, reported uneventful mistreatment and described brief automobile rides as the kidnapers moved the group. Police traced the youths to Bordeaux while gathering details for reunions.
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