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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1955

Page

2

Eleven Airmen Start Homeward from Tokyo

Eleven U S Airmen freed from 32 months in Communist captivity depart Tachikawa in two C54 transports named Bataan and sister ship. They fly via Hawaii to Travis Air Force Base California with a welcome in Honolulu and a news conference by Air Force officials. One airman Daniel Schmidt speaks of the joy of saluting the flag, while revealing personal marital strife.

Tokyo U.S Pacific Douglas MacArthur Bataan Tachikawa Air Base Hawaii Travis Air Force Base Calif John Knox Arnold Jr John Vandi Elmer F. Llewellyn Harry M. Benjamin Jr John W. Thompson William H. Baumer Wallace L. Brown John W. Buck Howard W. Brown Steven E. Kiba Daniel C. Schmidt Honolulu Air Force Schmidt America Ana Una Travis

Limestone FB Plans Annual Get-Together

Limestone Federation of Busyness and Friends meet in the Courtroom Thursday night to set final plans for the annual membership barbecue at the Belle Mina experiment station. The August 18 meeting will feature George Sergeant of the Alabama Extension Service as principal speaker and officers for next year will be elected. The Rev Earle Trent spoke to the Athens Kiwanis Club on character building and juvenile delinquency. A weekly meeting presided by F H Orr was held with out of town guests present. All ginners and cotton buyers are called to a Thursday 10 am courtroom meeting where Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation agency officials will discuss regulations for purchasing the 1955 cotton crop.

Belle Mina Experiment Station George Sergeant Alabama Extension Service Leonard Smith Cedar Hill Earle Trent First Baptist Church Athens Kiwanis Club F. H. Orr Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Agency

Thoughtful Thief Visits Danville Rd

Agnes Kermish on Danville Road near Decatur found $25 missing from her pocketbook after church. The thief left $55.71 in cash in the same bag, which was in the purse in the bedroom.

Agnes Kermish Danville Decatur

Princess Green Fire at PVRS and More At The Drive In

Listings show PVRS presenting Princess Green Fire with Grace Kelly and Stewart Granger at 1 00 3 05 5 10 7 15. ROXY offers Rear Window with James Stewart and Grace Kelly at 1 00 3 05 5 10 7 10 9 10. SUNSET screens Women s Prison with Ida Lupino and Jan Sterling at 7 30 9 45. HATFIELD in Athens presents Athena with Jane Powell Edmund Purdom and Debbi Reynolds at 7 30 9 30. STARVUE presents A Bullet Is Waiting with Rory Calhoun and Piper Laurie at 1 30 9 08.

Princess — Green Fire Stewart Granger Grace Kelly Paul Ae Roxy James Stewart Grace Kelley Sunset — Women’s Prison Ida Lupino Jan Sterling Hatfield Athens Athena Jane Powell Edmund Purdum Debbie Reynolds Starvue Courtland Highway Rory Calhoun Piper Laurie

Rear end collision in Kroger lot causes slight damage

Morgan County Sheriff's forces arrested three persons yesterday on public drunkenness charges and two on prohibition violations. Two additional arrests were on alias warrants for disturbing public worship and prohibition violations. A rear end auto collision occurred in Kroger's parking lot off Johnston Street between a 1954 Oldsmobile driven by Etna Foote Tanner and a 1951 Ford driven by Ruth Lentz Hall with minor damage.

Morgan County Kroger Johnston Street Oldsmobile Etna Foote Tanner Somerville Road Ford Ruth Lentz Hall Memorial Drive N. W

Another Batch Vaccine Cleared for Public Use

The Public Health Service announced the release of 1,177,068 cubic centimeters of Salk polio vaccine made by Wyeth Laboratories for general use. The supply goes to states by unvaccinated children 59 and over, totaling 2,023,068 cc allocated so far, vs allocations to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis program for first and second graders.

Washington Public Health Service Wyeth Laboratories Marietta C.c National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis

Dulles Discusses Korea Unity and Armistice Duties

Dulles warned force cannot unite Korea and warned against unifying even under atomic war, noting South Korean anger at truce inspectors. He cited Rhee’s government demanding ouster of foreign supervisors and said the United States must protect truce teams and honor its armistice obligations.

Korea Dulles Syngman Rhee South Korea Red United States Rhee

Last Rites Today For G. C. Alvis

Final rites for George C. Alvis a 78 year old Cullman resident who died at his home Sunday at 6 30 p m were to be conducted this afternoon at 3 at Mass Service Funeral Home Chapel The Rev Owens was to officiate with interment in Mt Zion Cemetery He is survived by his wife Mrs George Alvis one daughter Mrs John Schelker one brother three grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren

Cullman George C. Alvis Mass Service Funeral Home Chapel Owens Mt. Zion Cemetery George Alvis John Schelker

Rotary Official Speaks at Cullman Club on Statewide Progress

CULLMAN Clem Duckworth district governor of the Rotary Club was guest speaker at the Cullman Rotary Club meeting. He discussed Progress In Rotary Throughout The State Of Alabama with Roy Jordan conducting the session in the absence of president Dr R F Williford. Dinner was served at Christ English Lutheran Church with full attendance.

Cullman Clem Duckworth Tuscaloosa Rotary Club Cullman Rotary Club Rotary Alabama Roy Jordan R. F. Williford Christ English Lutheran Church

Trial delay in $3,000 Hogan damage suit in Lawrence

The $3,000 damage case against C A Hogan Ruby Hogan P B Lowery and John Wiley delayed as a witness failed to appear for cross examination. Amos Hogan testified earlier but health prevented further questioning. The Lawrence County Grand Jury met as the court prepared to hear Emma Davis vs Robert Davis Jr and Jordan Byrd ejectment suit. Judge Newton Powell presided.

Amos Hogan Hogan Emma Davis Robert Davis, Jr Jordan Byrd Newton Powell

Nations at Panmunjom meet over six hours on Saturday ultimatum

Swiss and Swedes as well as Czechs and Poles met at Panmunjom for six hours to ponder the Saturday midnight ultimatum. A Swedish spokesman said no details could be revealed but an answer might be given Saturday. In Washington US officials watch Korean developments and back a gradual reduction of NNSC activities while protecting all members.

Panmuntom Washington U. S UNSC State Department United States

Talmadge Names Harriman Kefauver Among Presidential Choices

Governor says Harriman of New York and Kefauver of Tennessee are not widely mentioned in Georgia as presidential candidates, with Talmadge placing them near the top of a list of potential nominees.

Averell Harriman New York Sen Kefauver Tennessee Georgia

Motorcycle Shop Raided In Athens

Thieves entered Magnusson's Motorcycle Shop east of the City Limits on U.S. 31 North and stole between 35 and 40 dollars from the cash register and a smaller amount from a change box. Owner Malcolm Magnusson said entry was through the bathroom window and no other items appeared to be taken. He reported the incident to city and county officials after hearing a motorcycle stop near his home and shop around 10 p.m.

Athens Magnusson U.S. 31 Malcolm Magnusson

Decatur Visitor Honored With Town Creek Party

Miss Jo Lands dell of Decatur hosted as guest at Miss Bobbie Waldrop’s informal party at Town Creek. Attendees included Mary Dell Kimbrell Jerrie Nell Kimbrell Cynthia Streater Emma Armstrong Brenda Rushing Shelva Gipson Wanda Hill Barbara Givens Margaret Thompson Dwight Terry Boyce Halderfield Charles Thompson Phillip Terry Granville Grimes Kyle Letson Dexter Austin Waylon Cross Joe Williams Norman Crow John W. Terry William Boston Bobby Joe Hill Billy Ray Parker Kenneth Lambert Thomas Hill Marlon Greene Gene Brackin Billy Etheredge Don Brackin Buddy Montgomery.

Town Creek Jo Lansdell Decatur Bobbie Sue Waldrop Waylon Cross Joe Williams Norman Crow John W. Terry William Boston Bobby Joe Hill Billy Ray Parker Kenneth Lambert Thomas Hill Marlon Greene Gene Brackin Billy Etheredge Don Brackin Buddy Montgomery

Smyrna Church Scene For Terry Funeral

Rites for Mrs Annie Terry 80 are set at Smyrna Church Thursday at 2 p.m. She died Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital after a brief stroke. Funeral cortege leaves Brown Funeral Home at 1 45 p.m. A native of Colbert County she is survived by several step-children.

Annie Terry Smyrna Church Terry Church St Decatur General Hospital Brown Funeral Home Colbert County

Calvin Defeats New Efforts To Kill Competitive Bid Bill

Sen Joe Calvin wins a round by restoring his competitive bid bill to the Senate special calendar after a 17 17 tie broken by Lt Gov Guy Hardwick. The measure would require state purchases of 500 or more to use competitive bids amid administration opposition and earlier moves to bury it.

Calvin Guy Hardwick Morgan- Lawrence Senate

Falkville Rites For Ted Parker

Hartsel le Thursday at 2 a m funeral services for Ted Parker 53 automobile salesman of Falkville to be conducted by Rev Darryl Harris at Falkville Methodist Church where the deceased was a member Parker died Tuesday at 12 20 pm at Block Clinic in Hartselle He is survived by his wife Lucille Parker two daughters Joan McCullough Eatontown NJ Marsha Parker Falkville one son Jerry Falkville his mother Minnie M Parker Falkville two sisters E J Jones Falkville Mrs John Williams Augusta GA one brother H M Parker Birmingham and one grandson Michael McCullough Eatontown NJ Interment in Falkville Cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing Pallbearers Duard Sivley Charlie Howse Bob Summerford Howard West Pat Patterson Guinn Puckett

Hartselle Ted Parker Falkville Darryl Harris Falkville Methodist Church Parker Block Clinic Lucille Parker Joan McCullough Eatontown N. J Marsha Parker Jerry Minnie M. Parker E. J. Jones John Williams Augusta H. M. Parker Birmingham Michael McCullough Falkville Cemetery Peck Funeral Home Duard Sivley Charlie Howse Bob Summerford Howard West Pat Patterson Guinn Puckett

Aerial Maps Required for Proposed Cullman Moulton Road

C C McWhorter chair of the Lawrence County board of revenue and control says aerial maps are needed before moving ahead on the Cullman Moulton Tri Cities road project. A regional meeting with Morgan and Colbert officials and Cullman leaders is planned to align on routes and other issues. The route may run east of Piney Grove near the three counties, with Morgan County involvement likely as the decision on county entry and exit points is resolved.

Moulton Cullman, Moulton Tri-Cities C. C. McWhorter Lawrence County Board of Revenue and Control McWhorter Lawrence, Morgan Colbert Cullman Piney Grove Lawrence Morgan Counties Morgan County

Births Roundup From Decatur General Hospital and Nearby Areas

A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Hansel Hyde at Decatur General Hospital. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mars at Decatur General Hospital. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Spillers at Decatur General Hospital. A son to Mr. and Mrs. O Z Garrison at Baugh Wiley Clinic. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Haggard at Athens Limestone Hospital. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Vernon at Lawrence County Hospital. A son to Mr. and Mrs. J Ma Vess at Lawrence County Hospital.

Hansel Hyde Sth Ave Decatur General Hospital W. T. Mars 10Th Ave Malcolm Spillers 11Th Ave O. Z. Garrison Moulton Baugh-Wiley Clinic

Lawmakers push tax package and constitutional issue

The hotel-motel tax advances to the governor for signing while a Goodwyn constitutional amendment aims to fund a 32 million dollar package. A standby 3 percent sales tax proposal to aid schools failed in the Senate as supporters seek voter approval for the Goodwyn plan in a future statewide referendum.

House Senate Goodwyn Reuben Newton Jasper Newton Red Mountain Birmingham Albert Boutwell Jefferson James E. Folsom National Assny of Colored People Wilcox County

Searchers Near Tragic Site Spotted Local Figures

Lumberman ley and two mayors led about 30 others in a body search. Mayor Ed Howard of Sylacatiga and Mayor oJe Robinson of Alexander City joined the effort. Mrs. Rumsley, formerly Frances Thomas of Alexander City, is mother to Cayce, 17, and Shirley Ann, 7, who survive.

Modern New Building Planned By Athens Funeral Directors

Athens plans for a modern new funeral home to cost 50 000 to 75 000 were announced by G W Feigley owner of McConnell Service Funeral Home The site changes mark 125 years without moving and include a funeral chapel seating 200 a dormitory and parking for 100 cars

Athens Funeral Directors Athens G. W. Feigley McConnell Service Funeral Home Feigley U.S. 31 Nick Davis Courthouse Square McConnell’s Irvin Milton Irvin N. S. Hollon A. M. McConnell R. H. McConnell Morturay

Talmadge Green Trial Underway

Morgan County court heard the case of Talmadge Green Jr on a charge of issuing worthless checks amid a docket that included other actions. James Robinson was found guilty of violating the prohibition law and fined 50 dollars.

Morgan County Talmadge Green, Jr Green W. H. Long Decatur James Robinson Robinson Rayburn Townsend Louie Townsend Frank Simpson Baldy Pylant John Thomas Black Cecil Compton

Alabama To Receive Polio Vaccine Funds And Distribution

The plan allocates one million dollars from Alabama funds to purchase the polio vaccine for youths under 20 not covered by the NFIP and for first and second graders, plus pregnant women. An additional 130 thousand dollars goes to the State Health Department for free vaccine administration. The coordinator criticizes the House Health Committee for not enabling legislation to create an agency to collect federal money, but says the distribution will proceed anyway.

National Foundation For

Hospital Dismissals and Admissions Listed

Dismissals include Mrs. W. L. Abernathy Athens Mrs. Otha Mcemore Elkmont Master David Smith Athens Mrs. John W Poole Chattanooga Tenn Mrs. Robert Craig and infant son Athens Mrs. Harry Robinson and infant son Athens Mrs. J. D. Toone and infant son Rogersville Admissions list shows Mrs. Minnie Turner Athens Dale W. Gross Athens Mrs. Eugene Hinkle Athens.

W. L. Abernathy Athens Otha Mcemore Elkmont David Smith John W Poole Chattanooga Tenn Robert Craig Harry Robinson J. D. Toone Rogersville Admissions Minnie Turner Dale W. Gross Eugene Hinkle

Markets Report From Decatur Grain and Livestock Prices

Decatur markets list cotton midling around 4.78 cents per pound, corn prices for No 2 yellow and white at about 1.32 per bushel, No 2 oats 60 cents, calves 17.50 to 20.50, hogs 200 to 240 pounds 16.25, and commercial ranges 9.00 to 11.00 with milk prices noted.

Decatur

Aircrafts lift stocks as Aeroquip moves to NYSE opening

Strength in the aircraft industry boosts early stock market gains with gains led by aircrafts. Motors hold steady while steels rubbers coppers chemicals railroads oils airlines and utilities rise. Aeroquip Corp. transfers from AMEX to NYSE and opens with a 100 share sale at 14 percent, close yesterday on AMEX.

New York Aeroquip Corp American Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange American

North Alabama and North Georgia Live Poultry Prices

North Alabama markets show ample supply for medium weights 2 to 3 pounds and heavier birds 3 pounds and up with prices paid over 24 hours ending 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. In North Georgia, live poultry markets stay steady with demand barely meeting needs, medium weights at 4 to 5 pounds and heavier birds 3 pounds and up in ample supply. prices over 24 hours ending 10 a.m. today show broilers and fryers at 24 4 to 3 percent pounds at farms and plants, generally around 27 cents.

Birmingham North Alabama Atlanta North Georgia

Lawrence County Hospital Patient Listings Noted

Mrs J M Vess and infant son Moulton one, Mrs K W Gist Moulton one, Mrs Bertie Pike Moulton four, Mrs Irene Escue Moulton one, Mrs Leonard Vernon Danville one, Mrs J C Breedlove Grayson, Blair McCreless infant son of James McCreless Grayson.

Lawrence County Hospital J. M. Vess Moulton K. W. Gist Bertie Pike Irene Escue Leonard Vernon Danville J. C. Breedlove Grayson Blair McCreless James McCreless

Fragmentary text on quality grades and percentages

Brief OCR fragment mentions quality levels 45 percent 31 33 and 51 percent with notes on minimum 60 mostly 30 51 percent. No clear event or entities. cannot determine full context or subject.

Adium

Bank St Hospital Notice Names Local Residents

Bank St Hospital issues notices listing residents including Mrs. Phil Morris of Hartselle Ernest Stewart 1010 Canal St Mrs O D McKelvey 303 Prospect Drive Tommy Allen 1010 8th Ave Mrs Robert Chenault 722 3rd Ave SE Sam Malone Jr 1508 Woodland Ave.

Bank ST. Hospital Phil Morris Hartselle Ernest Stewart Canal St O. D. McKelvey Prospect Drive Tommy Allen 8Th Ave Robert Chenault 3Rd Ave Sam Malone, Jr Woodland Ave

Live Stock Market Prices Note Broad Range With Varied Grades

General steady demand across cattle hogs and lambs with mixed yearlings and calves listed. Steers mostly 15.50 to 19.00 per hundredweight and calves 18.00 to 21.00. hogs 15.25 to 16.50. sows 12.00 to 14.00. spring lambs 19.00 to 20.00 with utility and good 14.00 to 18.00. ewes 1.50 to 4.00.

U.S

Local Social Notices List Names and Addresses

Mrs. Paul Griswold of Athens Miss Imodene Wilhite of Hartselle Mrs. J. F. Motes of Decatur Mrs. W. C. Brown of Vinemont Mrs. J. W. Criscoe of 1101 15th James Harton of 211 Oak St.

J. F. Motes Decatur W. C. Brown Vinemont J. W. Criscoe 15Th Ave James Harton Oak St

Decatur General Hospital Dismissals

List of discharged patients from Decatur General Hospital includes Jimmy Day Hartselle Master James Copeland 1304 5th Ave SE Master James Stephenson Jr Falkville Mrs Salvatore Yannelli infant daughter 1022 Grant St Robert L Bittick Tanner W L Deese 612 Jackson St Mrs Herman Lowery Trinity Mrs Louis Bradford E Moulton St Leonard Johnson Decatur Master James Amerson Decatur Mrs Malcolm Spillers 1210 11th Mrs Hansel Hyde 206 5th Ave NW Mrs James Stahner 1604 Somerville Rd Mrs S O Garrison 1401 Mag St

Jimmy Day Hartselle James Copeland 5Th Ave James Stephenson, Jr Falkville Salvatore Yannelli Grant St Admissions Robert L. Bittick Tanner W. L. Deese Jackson St Herman Lowery Trinity Louis Bradford E. Moulton Leonard Johnson Decatur James Amerson Malcolm Spillers 11Th Ave Hansel Hyde James Stahner Somerville Rd S. O. Garrison Mag- St

Cotton futures ease as 1956 crop weighs on markets

New York cotton futures fell in active trading with distant 1956 contracts weakest. Nearby deliveries held firmer but selling intensified for new crop months amid fears of weak support. Late afternoon quotes show slight declines with October at 33.62 cents and December near 33.68.

New York

Mrs. Annie Smith of Danville Dies

Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Smith 80 will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Lebanon Methodist Church in Lawrence County. She died Tuesday at 12:35 p.m. at her Danville home. The body will go to her nephew John McKay’s Danville home before the service conducted by Reverends Palmer and Stabler. She is survived by a stepdaughter Ada Smith three stepsons Jim Smith Hartsville Luther Smith Cullman Francis Smith Decatur two nieces Gertie and Nettie McKay, a brother J. O. McKay Hartsville and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Oscar McKay Claire McKay Jr Alton Owen Dee Owen Louis Smith Vernon Smith. Interment Goose Pond Cemetery Jackson County directed by Peck Funeral Home.

Ada Smith Danville Jim Smith Hartselle Luther Smith Culman Francis Smith Decatur Gertie McKay Nettie McKay J. O. McKay Hartseller Oscar McKay Claire McKay, Jr Alton Owen Dee Owen Louis Smith Vernon Smith Goose Pond Jackson County Peck Funeral Home

Pittsburgh Talks Fail To Aid TCI

Unsuccessful negotiations in Pittsburgh left Tennessee Coal and Iron Division at a standstill. USW district director R E Farr declined comment while TCI president A V Wiebel held firm that talks cannot resume until conductors return to work.

Birmingham Pittsburgh United States Steelworkers CSO U.S. Steel Tennessee Coal and Iron Division R. E. Farr USW TCI South A. V. Wiebel Wiebel Farr United Steel Workers

Threats prompt nationwide hurricane preparations at coasts

As threats loom from a hurricane, the Forrestal remains unfinished at Newport News while workers near Cape Cod rush to secure a 10 million dollar radar tower offshore. Coast Guard cutters stand by. Civil Defense, Red Cross, CAP, Air National Guard and ham radio groups activate.

Forrestal Newport News Cape Cod Coast Guard North Carolina Federal Civil Defense Administration American Red Cross Civil Air Patrol Air National Guard

Town Creek Club Hosts Wheeler Dam Picnic

Town Creek Home Demonstration Club members and their families enjoyed a picnic supper at Wheeler Dam. Mrs. Lucy Moore organized the August meeting program and arrangements for the yearly gathering.

Town Creek Wheeler Dam Lucy Moore

For Sale and Rent Ads Listing Various Properties

For sale six acres for building lots with shade trees six miles out. For rent four room at 1229 2nd St W. Phone 219 R. For rent three room house in Austinville 202 Cedar St. Phone 1521 3. For sale or trade boat motor and trailer would trade for a car. Phone 1268 AE after 4 30 M. Three furnished private rooms with entrance water furnished 208 3rd Ave S W. Phone 2644 5.

St. W Austinville Cedar St 3Rd Ave. S

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