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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1962

Page

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Peale Dynamo Thrills Georgia South Carolina Audiences

Norman Vincent Peale drew thousands to his three day speaking tour in Anderson Augusta and Savannah while broadcasting on WAIM. At Marble Collegiate Church he led overflow crowds with his spiritual guidance and lively demeanor. His wife Mrs Peale assists his humanitarian outreach and the couple ranks among the nation’s busiest.

Anderson S.C Norman Vincent Peale Georgia South Carolina New York Augusta Savannah Peale Doctor Peale United States Marble Collegiate Church Decatur Ala

Community club and institute events and local incidents

The Past Matrons Club of Mary Lou Dancey Chapter 320 meets at 7 30 p m at 414 Gordon Dr SE. The North Alabama Chapter I I E will meet Oct 8 with James O Jensen discussing Organization Planning. Police investigate an arson claim at 1022 20th Ave SE and a wallet theft reported near the Morgan County Fair.

Mary Lou Dancey CES Sarah McCauley Gordon Dr North Alabama American Institute of Industrial Engineers James 0. Jensen U. S. Army Ordinance Management Engineering Training Agency Lamar Smith 13Th Ave Morgan County Fair Smith

Significance of publicly confessing faith at McCormick Place

The act symbolized publicly declaring faith in Christ as an outward sign of an inward spiritual work. It marks a starting point in a new life for many, though true Christian life goes beyond a single moment. Jesus described access to the kingdom of God as requiring childlike faith and confession before others.

D. H Christ Jesus God

Limestone Lass Crowned Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition

Limestone County’s Miss Geri Smith a 17 year old Athens 4 student won the Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition title at the Morgan County Fair final. Missing tears marked the moment as she accepted the crown from Miss Tommy Lou Roberts amid a crowded coliseum. Nancy Kelley Hartselle was first runner up and Patricia Ann Allen Russellville third in a prize package worth over 700 dollars shared by the three schools.

Geri Smith Athens 4 Center Morgan County Fair Nancy. Kelley Hartselle Morgan County Patricia Allen Russellville Lawrence County Limestone Limestone County W. T. Smith Athens Smith Tommy Lou Roberts Town Creek Coliseum Nancy Kelley Hartseller Patricia Ann Allen Athens High School

Alabama Solidarity With Mississippi Grows In Clash

Alabama's delegation and leadership express unified support as Mississippi Governor Barnett defies federal orders to integrate the University of Mississippi. Governor Ross Barnett's stand spurs rising public backing from Alabama officials and many residents.

Alabama Democratic Executive Committee Alabama Ross Barnett Mississippi University of Mississippi Barnett

Atlee Sample Dies, Longtime Hartselle Leader

HARTSELLE Atlee Davis Sample longtime business leader and president of the Citizens Bank of Hartselle died at Hartsville Hospital Saturday about 2 30 p m Graveside services are 2 p m Monday at Hartsville Cemetery with Rev Roy Hewlett and Rev S E Paulk officiating Born in Somerville Aug 4 1893 he attended school there and graduated from Auburn University He played football for Auburn 1914 1916 and coached football at Hartselle after World War I service He was a farmer and businessman recently sold his partnership in the Frost Truck and Tractor Co and See ATLEE on Page 2.

Hartselle Atlee Davis Sample Citizens Bank of Roy Hewlett S. E. Paulk Somerville Sample Auburn University Auburn U.S. Navy Frost Truck and Tractor Co ATLEE

Johnson Faces 5000 Dollar Daily Fine in Meredith Enrolment Fight

The U S 5th Circuit Court of Appeals held Mississippi Lt. Gov. Paul B Johnson in contempt for aiding blocks on James Merediths enrollment at Ole Miss and fined him 5000 dollars per day unless he cooperates with court orders by 11 a m Tuesday. The court also warned of custody and higher fines if Johnson acts to obstruct further. Merediths attorney and Justice Department urged swift purge deadlines while Barnett faced similar sanctions the day before.

New Orleans U. S. 5Th Circuit Court of Appeals Mississippi Paul B. Johnson James H. Meredith University of Mississippi Johnson Meredith Ross Barnett Barnett John Doar Justice Department Ole Miss Gates U. S. District Court

Three Wrecks Reported In One Evening On Area Roads

The Alabama Highway Patrol investigated three traffic wrecks Saturday night. At 6 10 p m seven miles south of Somerville on Highway 67 Hershell Harvey Fite 33 Somerville and Harry M Lyle 46 Hartselle were involved with about 300 dollars damage and no injuries. A second crash at 7 10 p m one mile west of Decatur on Highway 20 involved William Holliman 30 driving a 1959 Opal and James D Bagwell 40 in a 1958 Ford with about 350 dollars damage following too close. A third wreck at 8 15 p m in front of Fruehauf on Highway 20 involved Peggy Nell Holliman 27 Russellville injured and admitted to Bank Street Hospital in satisfactory condition. her husband Erskin M Hollimon 29 Decatur drove a 1957 Chevrolet that collided with Peter Preston 28 Decatur driving a 1961 Falcon. Closeout sale ad follows.

Alabama Highway Patrol Somerville Hershell Harvey Fite Somerville 2 Harry M. Lyle Hartselle Highway Patrol William Holliman James D. Bagwell Decatur Highway 20 Peggy Nell Holliman Russellville Fruehauf Erskin M. Hollimon Peter Preston

Governor Defies Court as Federal Troops Move Toward Ole Miss

In Oxford Mississippi Gov. Ross Barnett clings to segregation as James Meredith seeks admission to the University of Mississippi. The Kennedy administration moves to authorize troops with helicopter units assembling in Memphis to enforce Meredith's registration while the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals cites contempt against Lt. Gov. Paul B. Johnson and Barnett.

Oxford Miss Ross Barnett James Meredith University of Mississippi Kennedy

Kennedy Moves National Guard as Federal Action Looms

President Kennedy ordered the Mississippi National Guard into federal service to enforce desegregation orders if needed. Army troops were assembled near Mississippi to move in and enforce court orders to enroll James Meredith at the University of Mississippi. Federal troops stood by as Kennedy planned a nationwide address and Justice Department steps, with about 500 military policemen and 1,000 infantrymen expected, and marshals to be mustered for early action.

Barnett Defense Department Naval Air Station Memphis Tenn Here Kennedy Millington Naval Air Station Washington Mississippi National Guard White House Ross Barnett Mississippi James H. Meredith University of Mississippi Memphis, Tenn Army Pentagon Tennessee Justice Department

Writer Drew Pearson to Speak in Decatur Oct 18

National Newspaper Week events in Decatur highlight a talk by Drew Pearson, famed Washington columnist. Civic club leaders from Kiwanis Rotary Lions Civitan and the Decatur Junior Chamber plan a noon meeting with potential regional editors and officials in attendance.

Drew Pearson Decatur Washington Civic Club Council Kiwanis Rotary, Lions and Civitan Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce Alabama Ed. E. Reid Alabama League of Municipalities Pearson

Simpson Fund Skating Party Aids Ernest Simpson Recovery

Ernest Simpson Jr. shows progress after a hospital visit. Doctors report improvement with muscle retraining and his recent self feeding and balance. A skating party tomorrow at Phillips Rollercade benefits the Ernest Simpson Fund with Jackie Whitley performing. Admission 50 cents with own skates and one dollar with rentals. Proceeds aid the fund.

Ernest Ernest Simpson Phillips Rollercade

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James R. Young Anderson Daily Mail WAIM Dr. Peale Decatur High School Collegeiate Legion Columbus Switzerland Quarker Hill 20Th Ave Thomas Harris Harris Bill Barnes Carbon, Hill, Ala Will Addres Lions’ Club Lyons Hotel Douglas Legg Panama City Fla McCormick Place Chicago Limestone Lass THE Associated Press Atlee Sample Robinson's Mississippi Guard Ole Miss University of Kentucky At Kosciusko Bulletin University At Miss. Kennedy All White University Newport R.L Robert F. Kennedy San Francisco Sth Circuit Court of Appeals Simpson Progress University Hospital Birmingham Ernest Simpson, Jr
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