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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1955

Page

2

Cullman Court Lacks Solicitor for First Session

Cullman County Circuit Court prepares for its first session with no circuit solicitor after Jack Riley declined the post citing only a part time offer. Two capital cases and numerous lesser charges are listed on the docket, with an outside solicitor expected to be hired for this term.

Cullman Cullman County Circuit Court Murray A. Battles Pat Amnes Folsom Jack Riley Riley

Legislature faces final week as bills edge toward adjournment

Lawmakers debate adjournment tactics and veto timing as the governor’s office tightens due to a looming end of session. A milk control bill triggers a delayed reconsideration, while tax and salary measures advance after conference actions. The Goodwyn constitutional amendment seeks $29 million yearly for schools via a gross income tax.

House Senate Folsom Conference Committee

Amusements listings for Princess Boxy Sunset Bowline Hatfield Starvue

A compact catalog of film showings listing venues Princess Boxy Sunset Bowline Hatfield Starvue with titles Blackboard Jungle Bringing Up Baby Black Widow Fox Fire Jubilee Trail Siege At Red River and starring Glenn Ford Anne Francis Kathrine Hepburn Cary Grant Ginger Rogers Van Heflin Vera Ralston Forrest Tucker Joanne Dru Johnsen ward times showings and venues as read.

Deputies report tests and trainings amid district events

Sheriff's forces report two ar tests yesterday one for assault over district victory rally of all churches of the Deca District to be held in Falkville Methodist Church on Sept 1. Reverend Allen Mon of First Methodist All reports to be before conference in Birmingham Sept 13. Bill Chandler and Doug Thompson are in Green Cove Springs Fla for two weeks Naval Reserve training. A church service at St Ann's Catholic School auditorium tomorrow at 8 p m invites attendance. Fire damages two rooms in Augusta Jackson home at Wilson and Wells streets with cause undetermined. Lakeside High School false alarm at 9 38 p m was reported.

Deca Falkville Methodist Church Allen Mon First M Birmingham Bill Chandler Doug Thompson Green Cove Springs, Fla U. S. Naval Reserve Augusta Jackson Wilson and Wells Sts Floyd Elkins Lakeside High School Otis Kirby Birmingham Southern College Kirby James E. Harris Florence P. D. Wilson Tuscaloosa R. L. Dill J. Clifford Draper Jasper William H. Curl Albertsville J. S. Christian Huntsville Lambuth Archibald Bessemer Gadsden Anniston Roanoke

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals Noted

Mrs Lamon Coffee of Moulton Mrs Pryce Bradford of Town Creek and Mary Gertrude Wynn of Hartselle admitted to Hospital. Dismissal includes Mrs Loyd Barnes of Cleveland Avenue.

Bank ST. Hospital Lamon Coffee Moulton Pryce Bradford Town Creek Mary Gertrude Wynn Hartselle Loyd Barnes Cleveland Ve

Baugh Wiley Clinic Names Douthitt and Massey

Mrs. E. E. Douthitt of Madison 1 and Mrs. L. D. Massey of Prospect Tennessee Rt. 2 are listed in the Baugh Wiley Clinic notices.

Decatur General Hospital Community Notices List

A list of residents and addresses including H M Singleton 401 8th Ave W C Mills 1013 E Moulton Annie Duke Belle Mina Little Teequaling Segars 1402 45th Ave SE Danville 3 N A Key Hartselle 3 Carl Gibson 412 W Moulton James W Craig Elkmont 2 Mrs Berta Blake 609 Prospect Drive Lavella Beach 223 4th Ave NW Millard Reeves 913 19th Ave SE Baby Walter Hart Decatur 2 William Garrett 1803 18% ve.

W. C. Mills E. Moulton E. C. Galloway 9Th Ave Annie Duke Belle Mina Teequaling Segars 45Th Ave An McCaghren Danville N. A. Key Hartselle Carl Gibson W. Moulton Malcolm Canal Annie Johnson Decatur James W. Craig Elkmont Berta Blake Prospect Drive Lavella Beach 4Th Ave Millard Reeves 19Th Ave Baby Walter Hart William Garrett

Local Hospital Names Listed Residents

Lawrence County Hospital records show residents and addresses including Mrs C W Morris Rt 1 Hills Mrs J D Counts Rt 1 Town Creek Miss Ella Deleshaw Rt 1 Trinity Mrs Wayne Boyles Rt 3 Town Trinity area names Mrs Gay Morgan Trinity Mrs George Sanders Moulton Sheila Ann Mathews Hartselle Issals Mrs Samuel Jones Rt 1 Hillsboro Mrs Robert G Terry Rt 4 Moulton Pattie Watson Rt 2 Moulton Kennard Dutton Rt 1 Edsel Moore Moulton Jr Vandiver Grayson Johnie Riggs 2 Mt Hope.

Lawrence County Hospital C. W. Morris Rt. 1 Hills J. D. Counts Town Creek Ella Deleshaw Trin Ity Wayne Boyles Gay Morgan Trinity George Sanders Moulton Sheliah Ann Mathews Hartselle Issals Samuel Jones Hillsboro Robert G. Terry Pattie Watson Moul Ton Kennard Dutton Edsel Moore Jr. Vandiver Grayson Johnie Riggs Mt. Hope

Alabama flier dies in El Centro jet crash

Navy airman William L. Bristow 26 of Shelby Alabama was killed when his F9F Panther jet crashed shortly after takeoff from the auxiliary Naval Air Station. He is survived by his wife Beverly Jean and infant daughter Nancy.

Alabama Elcentro Navy William L. Bristow Shelby Ala Naval Air Station Beverly Jean Nancy

Alabama House Rejects Park Bond Measure Amid Quorum Question

Debate over a constitutional amendment to authorize a one million dollar bond for state park improvements failed after insufficient votes for a quorum. The 42 to 5 roll call showed some support, but lawmakers walked out or abstained. The measure would require a statewide referendum to be ratified.

House Alabama

Langham Murder Trial Due Today

Lawrence County Circuit Court resumes with state against Roy Langham charged with first degree murder in the death of Alvin Sanders. Earlier, Willie Jane Cunningham was found guilty of first degree manslaughter in a separate case and sentenced to five years with probation hearing not yet set.

Flood Relief Drive Under Eisenhower Backing Raises Hope

President Eisenhower backs a flood relief drive with a personal check to Red Cross Chief E. Roland Harriman. Washington CIO launches a relief fund with 100000 dollars as states report three billion in damages. Evacuees from Pennsylvania camps describe severe flood impacts and joyful reunions.

Theen Eisenhower National Red Cross E. Roland Harriman Connecticut Massachusetts Pennsylvania Rhode Island New Jersey New York Threelvania Allentown

Nixon To Tour Middle East And Africa

Vice President Richard Nixon will undertake a goodwill tour of the Middle East and several African nations likely in November. The White House said the trip aims to foster friendship and stability with the visiting countries, not a specific policy shift. Mrs. Nixon and State Department officials will accompany him. exact destinations were not announced.

Washington Richard Nixon Middle East White House Nixon Israel Middle Eastern Eisenhower United States Far East South Asia State Department

Defense On Stand In McAbee Trial

Defense witnesses began taking the stand in Morgan County Circuit Court in the Lloyd McAbee vs. International Union damage suit. The 1951 Wolverine Tube strike sparked 30 similar suits seeking 50000 in damages. this is the fifth to go to trial.

Lloyd McAbee

Teenager James Tanner Arrested For Transporting Beer

Hartselle police arrested 17 year old James Tanner in Danville area after stopping his 1950 Pontiac on Main Street. Three cases of beer were found in the car and it was taken to Morgan County jail under a transporting charge.

James Tanner Danville Hartselle Morgan County Tanner Main St Jimmie Collier

Alabama seeks to return control of bankrupt elevator to state

The U S District Court is asked to force a bankruptcy referee to restore control of the Alabama Grain Elevator Co to Alabama authorities. State Agriculture Commissioner A W Todd took over operations April 21, and the company was declared bankrupt July 1 by Referee Sidney J Gray. Todd was directed to turn over assets to trustee Allan R Cameron on August 15.

Mobile U.S. District Court Alabama Grain Elevator Co Sidney J. Gray A. W. Todd Landon Gray Allan R. Cameron Todd Cameron Bankruptcy Alabama Reconstruction Finance Corp Alabama State Docks Alabama Grain Butler Memphis

Firing Angers Longshoremen At New York Docks

Disgruntled longshoremen stayed off Manhattan West Side docks while some returned to work at luxury liner piers. The Waterfront Commission revoked a longshoreman’s permit, triggering resentment and mass walkout affecting 14 ships including the Queen Mary. A union meeting was set in Brooklyn for today.

New York Manhattan West Side Patrick J. Connolly International Longshoremen’s Assn Ind Waterfront Commission Waterfront Independence Brooklyn

Third Teenager Held For Weekend Break-In

A third teenager was held on a burglary charge after admitting entering Pat's Freezette on Highway 31 South after midnight Saturday. Police Chief J. B. Smire said two others had signed statements admitting involvement. Total loss reported was $15.

Pat’s Highway J. B. Smire

Births at local hospital announce two newborns

To Mr. and Mrs. Lamon Coffee of Moulton a son born this morning. To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Greenley of Decatur a daughter born yesterday.

Local Families Welcome Newborn Sons This Week

To Mr and Mrs Ernest C Ogle Decatur a son this morning. To Mr and Mrs Wayne Boyles Rt 3 Creek a son Monday. To Mr and Mrs Robert G Terry Rt 4 Moulton a son Fri. To Mr and Mrs Kennard Dutton Rt 1 Moulton a son Friday. To Mr and Mrs Samuel Jones Rt 1 Moulton a son Thursday. To Mr and Mrs C W Morris Rt 1 Hillsboro a son Sunday.

Baugh-Wiley Clinic Ernest C. Ogle Decatur 1 Lawrence County Hospital Wayne Boyles Creek Robert. G. Terry Moulton Kennard Dutton Samuel Jones C. W. Morris Hillsboro

Reed Couple Welcomes Son in Decatur

Mr and Mrs James Reed of Decatur announce the birth of a baby boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Lavelle Beach of ee a are also noted in the brief notice with no further details.

Decatur General Hospital James Reed Decatur Lavelle Beach Ee A

Nungester Clinic Birth for Luther Boley Family

Mr and Mrs Luther Boley of 2014 8th St SE welcomed a baby boy born last night at Nungester Clinic.

Nungester Clinic Luther Boley 8Th St., SE

Rebels Hit Algerian Town and Morocco Death Toll Rises

Fresh rebel attacks and French cleanup in Algeria cause new deaths. Nineteen rebels were killed trying to enter Gastonville between Constantine and Philippeville. Isolated clashes add about a dozen more. Weekend toll in Morocco and Algeria nears 2,000 with 1,000 rebels killed and 1,500 captured in Algeria.

Oued Zem Algeria Gastonville Constantine Philippeville Morocco Algiers

Funeral services changed for Jonas Fitzpatrick

Date of funeral services for Jonas Fitzpatrick age 65 who died Saturday at his home 635 18th Ave West has been changed. Rites will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from Lee Reynolds cemetery Giles County Tennessee. The funeral cortege will leave Reynolds Funeral home at 11 a.m. that morning.

Jonas Fitzpatrick 18Th Ave. W Lee Reynolds Giles County Tenn Reynolds Funeral Home

Funeral services planned for Mrs. Bessie Roberts

Mrs. Bessie Irene Roberts 73 of Mooresville died at home at 9 a.m. yesterday. Funeral services set for 3:30 p.m. Thursday at New Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Sid Berry officiating. Interment in adjacent cemetery. Mrs. Roberts survived by daughter Lucille Balch of Arkansas and son James M. Roberts of Mooresville, plus brothers Will Jones and Tom Jones and four and six great grandchildren. Pallbearers named.

Bessie Irene Roberts Mooresville New Friendship Baptist Church Sid Berry Brown Brown's Arkansas James M. Roberts Will Jones Moulton Tom Jones Decatur Bill Henderson J. T. Henderson G. W. Henderson Glenn Lang Hezzie Balch Flournoy Jones

Montgomery Schools To Maintain Segregation Next Year

Montgomery County schools will continue racial segregation in the coming year according to city county school Superintendent C. M. Donnelly. Local NAACP chapters have filed petitions in Montgomery and other Alabama counties demanding immediate classroom integration.

Montgomery Montgomery County C. M. Donnelly National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People Alabama

President vows judges must honor Marshall ideals in a global peacemaking bid

The president praised Chief Justice John Marshall as a model for a dynamic Constitution and said no federal judge will be appointed who cannot serve in his tradition. He urged unwavering principles, likening the crusade for peace to Marshall's zeal and urging policies that reject unjust status quos at Geneva.

Marshall America John Marshall Geneva

Federal agencies urged to aid flood victims as Johnson backs action

Hayden says no special session needed and federal agencies should provide materials supplies and help. Senator Lyndon B. Johnson assures cooperation to relieve flood-stricken areas and notes the President has authority to act now with Congress likely to approve.

Hayden Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Congress

Thomas Donahue dies suddenly at 56

Final rites set for Thomas Frank lin Donahue 56 with 2 p.m. Thursday service at Brown's Chapel. Interment in city cemetery. Donahue lived at 125 2nd Ave NE and died yesterday afternoon. He served with L and N railroad and later the city fire department. He was blinded in a 1939 blaze in the J F Levin building. Pallbearers named I C Craig.

Thomas Franklin Donahue Brown's A. B. van Arsdale Brown Donahue 2Nd Ave L & N Railroad City Fire Department J. F. Levin Union Grove 1 T. J. Donahue Decatur I. C. Craig

Highway collision kills one in Collinsville Ala on US-11

A head on crash on U S Highway 11 near Collinsville Alabama killed Reuben McGraw age 45, his wife age 40, and their eight year old daughter. Three others were seriously injured. The victims were from Collinsville.

Collinsville Ala Reuben McGraw

Markets rise as stocks open higher led by steel and autos

New York AP reports stock market edges up in early trading with gains up to two points. Strong showings in steels, aircrafts, radios, coppers, chemicals, rail and oil sectors. motors and utilities mixed. Leaders include Anaconda Westinghouse U S Steel Bethlehem and American Telephone while declines noted for IBM? General Motors.

New York Anaconda Westinghouse U.S. Steel Bethlehem American’ Telephone & Telegraph General Motors Republic Steel Chrysler Goodyear International Harvester Boeing Santa Fe New York Central Consolidated Edison American Cyanamid

Poultry Market Brief From Birmingham and Atlanta

Market notes from Birmingham and Atlanta indicate lighter poultry supplies and adequate demand for North Alabama offerings. AP dispatches provide a concise snapshot of current regional movement and price tendencies.

Birmingham North Alabama

Market quality report with price ranges and standards

A fragmented market note outlines boll prices and quality grades. It references Birmingham and shows per cent figures for medium and large whites, with small sizes and standard ranges.

Eass Birmingham

California Gets Summer Soaking Hits Desert Areas

Sudden summer storms drenched Southern California deserts and mountains with up to 1+ inches of rain in hours. Flash floods blocked roads from Barstow to the Nevada line, slowed train traffic, and damaged crops and power poles across San Bernardino and Riverside counties including Blythe.

San Bernardino Calif California Barstow Mojave Desert San Bernardino County Nevada Line Riverside County Blythe Arizona

Anti-Union Violence Said To Mill Hands

Federal Judge Hobart Grooms ruled three Avondale Mill workers guilty of violence against union organizers but cleared mill officials of instigating the acts. A temporary restraining order was issued against three individuals as the case proceeds.

Birmingham Hobart Grooms Avondale U.S Textile Workers Union of America CIO Sylacauga, Ala TWUA East Alabama Judge Grooms Nick W. Matheson Virgil Jones Luke Luther Childress J. Craig Smith Avondale Mills Smith American Cotton Manufacturers Institute Justice Department Sylacauga Ed Floyd Comer

For Rent and Wanted Ads in Decatur Area

Classified notes show multiple ads: a six room house for rent in Moulton Heights with contact 9245. a wanted driver with car for Nashville Tennesseah in Decatur with car allowance and contact 3756. another rent listing for a three room furnished apartment via Les Ray C. W. Reed at 609 6th Ave. a small upstairs furnished apartment at 410 4th Ave SE for couple. a trade offer for a deluxe model honer in good condition with phone 3355.

Nashville Tennesseah Decatur Lesray C. W. Reed 6Th, Ave 4Th, Ave. SE RADE

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