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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1955

Page

2

French Subdue Army Mutineers

In Torit Sudan mutineers agreed to surrender as government forces advanced. Gov Gen Helm had issued a noon ultimatum and later extended time to gather outlying mutineers. Britain Egypt plan withdrawal looms as southern rebellion tests Sudan transition.

Khartoum Sudan Far Upper Nile Torit South Sudan North Sudan Alexander Knox Helm Helm London Cairo Nile Ismail al Azhari Juba Equatoria Egypt Britain Scotland

Silimalle Glimpses About Your DIA Community

Community notes feature Silimalle Glimpses highlighting local DIA outreach and public engagement. Readers learn about programs, schedules, and contact points for residents seeking information or services.

Dia Silimalle

Old fashioned Brush Arbor revival and barbecu e fundraiser near Hartselle

Community events include a revival in Lyle Roberts' pasture starting Monday at 7 30 p m with Rev Eugene Lanier and Rev C E Harbin. A September 5 Oak Ridge Methodist Church barbecue to raise funds for new pews, tickets $1, chicken or pork.

Hartselle Lyle Roberts Eugene Lanier C. E. Harbin Birmingham Oak Ridge Methodist Church

Evacuation Extends North Of Plant After Blast

A 3 mile square area north of the plants was evacuated as gasoline fumes spread and danger rose from discarded cigarettes. Sixteen firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation and burns. seven workers were injured in the blast and eight confined. Highways 12 and 20 were closed and motorists urged to detour south. The Red Cross estimates property losses above 100 million dollars with two fatalities and seven rescues.

Whitand U.S Indiana American Red Cross

West Four plan for Geneva talks before October Foreign Ministers

Discussions among Dulles Macmillan and Pinay precede the Big Four meeting in Geneva on October 27. Western powers plan to coordinate strategy during a late September United Nations General Assembly session in New York.

Dulles Macmillan Pinay Geneva New York United Nations General Assembly

Amusements Today Film Schedule

The list shows theater names with film titles and stars. Princess Girl Rush stars Rosalind Russell and Fernando Lamas with showings at 1 30, 3 30, 5 30, 7 30 and 9 30. Roxy presents Country Girl with Bing Crosby Grace Kelly at 1 00, 3 02, 5 06, 7 09 and 9 12. Sunset features Jesse James vs The Daltons with Brett King Barbara Lawrence at 7 15 and 9 15. Bowline shows One Desire with Anne Baxter Rock Hudson at 7 30 and 9 30. Ranch Hartselle screens The Bridges at Toko Ri with William Holden Grace Kelly at 7 15 and 9 15. Hatfield Athens also screens The Bridges Grace Kelly at 7 30 and 9 30. ane Courtland Highway Mutiny stars Van Johnson and Senmicer Bogart at 7 30 and 10 10.

Roxy Bing Crosby Grace Kelly Jesse James The Daltons Brett King Barbara Lawrence Hartselle Toko-Ri William Holden van Johnson Senmicer Bogart

Milk Bill Faces Opposition Amid Lobbying Pressure

A governor spokesman said Fol som pledged to veto the milk bill if early priority was given to other measures. The bill would authorize the agriculture commissioner to regulate milk imports via an inspection system to meet Alabama health standards, replacing current health department inspections. Dairies complain of cross border milk purchases from Mississippi and Tennessee and cheaper competition, as lawmakers resisted several proposals. Lightning combines nitrogen and oxygen in the air into fertilizer washed from rain.

Senate Folsom State Agriculture Commissioner Alabama State Health Department Eee Mississippi Tennessee

Northeast Industry Reels From Flood Damage

Communities across New England and the mid Atlantic struggle to restart after floods. Thousands of workers remain idle as textiles metal and rubber mills faced suspensions. Govs Ribicoff Leader pledge recovery while firms promise to rebuild without relocating. Federal aid backs the effort.

Hood Connecticut Abraham A. Ribicoff Massachusetts Rhode Island New Jersey Pennsylvania New York George M New England Southbridge Mass Paris U. S. Rubber Co Eisenhower

Local man dies in alleged accidental shooting incident

County Coroner Lewis C Pinky Brown states Valhermosa was shot in the right neck and died instantly. David Johnson stood in Morgan County jail on $750 bond awaiting investigation. he was not charged. Sheriff Jimmie Collier and others investigated the scene. Ramey is survived by parents and several siblings. funeral arrangements to be announced by Peck.

Lewis C Brown W. T. Johnson David Gertrude Stringer David Johnson Morgan County Jimmie Collier Chester Hogan C. T. Barret L. M. Williams A. D. Ashcraft Ramey Peck

Agreement in Morocco Points to Triad Government Plan

Informants on both sides report near consensus on a three point program in Morocco. A Council of the Throne would replace Ben Arafa, a national unity government including Istiqlal and PDI would govern, and negotiations would shape a new French Moroccan political partnership. Dispute over Ben Youssef’s transfer timing could test accord. In Algeria, two French Muslims and a terrorist died in separate incidents, five soldiers wounded as a convoy was attacked.

Morocco Ben Arafa Ben Youssef National Union Istiqlal PDI France Madagascar North Africa Algeria

Birth at Decatur General Hospital for Wrights daughter

Mr and Mrs Edward Wright of 603 9th Ave welcomed a daughter Friday at Decatur General Hospital.

Decatur General Hospital Edward Wright 9Th Ave

Hospital Dismissals And Admissions List

Hospital dismissals include Mrs. William Garrett Mrs. James Reed and infant son Mrs. James Mills and infant son Mrs. Julia Sandlin J D Clemons and others Dismissals list continues with Mrs Berta Blake Masters Douglas Collins Master Ronnie Lovelady Admissions include Mrs Louis Nelson Master Stevie Holt Mrs Ruby B Roper Mrs Iris C Winton and others represented by addresses in Decatur Ardmore Austinville Somerville and Hartselle Alabama.

Decatur General Hospital William Garrett 1812 Ave James Reed Decatur James Mills Johnston St Julia Sandlin 9Th St J. D. Clemons Hartselle Berta Blake Prospect Drive Douglas Collins Cain St Ronnie Lovelady 5Th Ave Louis Nelson 7Th Ave Stevie Holt Ardmore Ala Ruby B. Roper Cooken Ave Austinville Iris C. Winton Somerville

Baugh Wiley Clinic Greetings in Pulaski Tennessee

A brief medical notice lists Mrs Harold McFarland of Pulaski Tennessee and G W Cupp of Cullman Alabama along with J M Lemmond of Somerville as participants in the Baugh Wiley Clinic.

Admissions G. W. Cupp Cullman J. M. Lemmond Somerville

Local Notices List Names Residents and Addresses

Mrs Pryce Bradford of Town Creek. Mrs Charles Greenley and her daughter of Decatur. Jean Shaneyfelt of Hartselle. Freeman Smith of Hillsboro. Entry via Penn at 1322 8th Ave.

Johnston St 4Th Ave Leo Campbell Hillsboro Dorothy E. Daniel Decatur Charles Smith Pryce Bradford Town Creek Charles Greenley Jean Shaneyfelt Hartselle Freeman Smith Penn 8Th Ave

Community Fest Day Features Activities For All Ages

Full games and contests run 2 30 to 3 30 with kids and adults participating. Prizes of ten dollars or more will be awarded. A teen dance 3 30 to 5 00 follows, then 5 to 7 a street dance for adults to close. Free hot dogs for kids noted. adults not included.

Nelson

Morgan County pledges 1200 to national relief fund

Barrett Shelton leading the Morgan County Community Chest announced a $1200 contribution toward the national Eastern Disaster Fund of $8 million. Citizens may donate to the Morgan County Chapter Red Cross by check labeled Eastern Disaster Fund. The board emphasized one annual campaign to maximize generous giving.

Community Chest Board Morgan County National Fund American Red Cross P. O Decatur Ala Eastern Disaster Fund United Fund

Markets Report Shows Varied Agricultural Prices

Cotton inch middling 4.78 and prices for milk at 96.10 per hundred weight. Cattle values range 8.75 to 16.00 for utility and commercial steers and cows, calves from 18.50 to 22.50 for vealers. Hogs 180 to 240 pounds sell 16.00 to 16.25.

Yellow Ear Corp

Illness Fatal To Cullman 8 Child

Funeral services for Ruby Jo Redding 11 of Cullman will be today at 2 p.m. at East Point Presbyterian Church with Rev Blakely officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining Moss cemetery. Redding died in Cullman this week.

Cullman Ruby Jo Redding East Point Presbyterian Church Blakely Moss Miss Redding

Two Wheel Chair Wedding Ends Storybook Romance in Auburn

Marianne Jackson, a former Auburn high school cheerleader who has used a wheelchair since a 1950 automobile accident, married Rev. William Ashby Cashatt, a Canadian-born chaplain at Western State Hospital. The couple met through church youth activities and planned a life shaped by perseverance and faith.

Auburn Marianne Jackson William Ashby Cashatt Cashatt Canada N.C Western State Hospital Staunton Marianne Pierce Jackson Girl’s State Montgomery Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center Fisherville Alabama Polytechnic Institute API Westminister Bill

Bumpass Denies Deceit Story From Captivity

The US Air Force released Lt. Guy Bumpass Jr. denial that he ever claimed North Korean captors deceived him with propaganda. He says radiocast quotes were false and that he was never in danger as guards treated him, and he will speak at a news conference. The statement follows Pyongyang Radio claims and notes the return of Army Captain Charles W. Brown.

Tokyo U.S Korea Reds Guy Bumpass Jr Jackson Miss U.S. Air Force Pyongyang North Korea Bumpass Air Force Charles W. Brown Louisville

Garden projects prove affordable DIY wins for home yards

Otto A. Raeder of Paramus New Jersey showcases a multi tier terrace a stone and cement swimming pool a fish pool and a slate garden patio built over five years as a labor of love with daily modest cement work and stone hauling. His sunshade comes from a shipboard canopy adapted to the patio frame. Costs are kept low beyond canvas pipe cement and basic materials.

Otto A. Raeder Paramus N. J Raeder Navy

Auto racing rally to revive sport at Indiana State Fairgrounds

An organizing committee led by Anton J. Hulman Jr. plans a September 16 rally at the Indiana State Fairgrounds to save auto racing from the American Automobile Association. The group seeks broad support, including NASCAR and fans, to drop the term outlaw from the sport and form a new control setup. Duane Carter notes strong fan interest and potential use of the Fairgrounds Coliseum for a crowd.

Indianapolis American Automobile Assn Indiana State Fairgrounds Anton J. Hulman Jr Indianapolis Motor Speedway AAA National Assn Nascar Duane Carter Speedway City Ind Fairgrounds Carter

Ford Takes Over Montreal Open Lead in Final Round

Doug Ford of Kiamesha Lake N Y seized the Montreal Open lead from Sam Snead in the third round with a two under par 54 hole total of 203 Snead slipped to 208 while Gene Littler led a group at 204 Leonard and Burke also in the 207 bracket Burke shot 68 while Leonard’s round slipped from yesterday’s form to a 72.

Montreal Doug Ford Kiamesha Lake N. Y Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs Snead Gene Littler Palm Springs Calif U. S Stan Leonard Vancouver Jack Burke, Jr Leonard Burke

Freight totals at Sault Ste. Marie port since opening

The Sault Ste. Marie canal has processed a total of 4 288 434 396 tons of freight since it opened. A historical reference notes Hannibal’s invasion of Italy with 50 000 foot soldiers 9 000 horsemen and 30 elephants.

Sault Ste. Marie Cana Hannibal Italy

Freeman May Join Winnipeg CFL After Browns Ruling

Freeman, quarterback, was forced off the Cleveland Browns roster by a federal court order and may join Winnipeg in the Canadian League. He signed with Winnipeg last January after Auburn and later reported to the Browns. Freeman, who had given up pro football on doctor advice, might accept the Winnipeg offer and previously received a signing bonus.

Birmingham Bobby Freeman Cleveland Browns Birmingham News Freeman Winnipeg Auburn Browns Jack Locklear Tallassee Ala Candian Mobile

Tigers Report This Thursday

Auburn announces 55 candidates for football practice starting Thursday with many 1954 regulars and freshmen likely to start. Capt. Scarbrough moves to center, James at left halfback, D Agostino and Brackett as long time starters. The opener vs Chattanooga is set for Sept 24 at home.

Auburn Joe Childress Bob Scarbrough Bob James Frank D'Agostino M. L. Brackett Bobby Hoppe Jimmy Big Red) Phillips Jimmie Rickets Scarbrough Tigers Chattanooga

First Game Highlight From Birmingham

A brief sports note records the opening game with Grob Gostlin and Ronning Russell Neeman contributing in a close Birmingham matchup noted by score and key players.

Mobile Birmingham Grob Gostlin Ronning Russell and Neeman

Government experts estimate a black snake value

Government experts estimate a black snake has a value of 3.75 dollars for rodent control. The figure reflects its role in pest management and may inform wildlife cost analyses.

Bulldogs Might Growl Loudly In SEC This Football Season

ATLANTA Georgia circles the SEC with a stout line and improving ground game. Coach Wally Butts returns 31 lettermen and two strong end partners Red Roberts and Roy Wilkins while quarterbacking hinges on Jimmy Harper and Dick Young. The schedule pits Georgia against Mississippi Auburn Florida and Georgia Tech, testing the Bulldogs before a promising two-team depth.

Bulldogs Atlanta Georgia Wally Butts Bobby Garrard Auburn Butts Red Roberts Roy Wilkins SEC Mississippi Florida Georgia Tech Kentucky Jimmy Harper Dick Young Harper Charlie Harris John Bell Harris Bell Conrad Maniseraba Army Wendell Tarieton Garrard Knox Cul- Pepper Soph Wilbur Loftin Don Shea Pud Mosteller Bill Sage Wilkins Roberts Shea Mosteller

For Rent and Sale Classified Notice

FOR RENT 4 room and bath oxen apartment 21648 3rd Ave 5 We Phone 4252 M FOR RENT 3 room house with both Teg puustinville Couple only Call FOR SALE OR TRADE 52 Plymouth fair tires good motor mater Priced to sell Phone 4 Ms tewart Rt 3 Rood

3Rd Ave Teg Puustinville Plymouth Fair Tires Good Motor Mater Meee Mstewart Rt. 3

Also Mentioned on This Page

Barkley Bridge Road Joe Lee Anders Robert Buford Clements L.M. Williams Rowland Compton 6Th Ave. NW O. E. Kirby Harold Hull Warehouse Point Hulls H. L. Hester Recorder’s Court Carl Gibson, Jr Vanwert Ohio Hoaglain-Jackson High School Carl Gibson W. Moulton Sr U.S. Navy Navy School of Music Washington D.C East Church St G. T. Hamilton Decature Chevrolet Marvin W. Brown Danville Kennedy Terry Princess Girl Rush Rosalind Russell Fernando Lamas Bowline One Desire Anne Baxter Rock Hudson Valhermosa ONC S.C Cape Hatteras Charleston Savannah Jacksonville Miami Cuba Jamaica Bermuda Atlantic Ocean Caribbean Sea Edith Dominican Republic Puerto Rico Fla Bank Street Hospital AP News G. L. Redding Auto Racing Ford By. Mercer Bailey Goidel’s
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