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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1949

Page

2

Insurance Adjusters Begin Study Of 17000 Florida Claims

Insurance adjusters began evaluating about 17 000 hurricane claims as cities clean debris. About 100 adjusters will be sent into the field under National Association of Fire Underwriters leader Donald B. Sherwood with Southeastern district chief Roy G. Bachman. Area damage estimated under 7 million dollars spanning Delray Beach to Lake Okeechobee. Red Cross reports 600 relief applications. 600 typhoid shots in Okeechobee. 3 300 more homes damaged in the county. Mayor Baker of Lake Worth declared an emergency. Lakeland and other cities faced extensive outage and debris cleanup.

West Palm Beach Fia Donald B. Sherwood New York National Association of Fire Underwriters W.H. Davidson Atlanta General Adjustment Bureau Southeastern Roy G. Bachman Cecil Cornelius Palm Beach Insurance Exchange Davidson Delray Baech Fort Pierce Lake Oxeechobee Red Cross Art Okeechobee City Clifford H. Fligg Red Cross Public Okeechobee County M. C. Baker Lake Wo Lakeland E. B. Sutton Winter Haven Plant City Dade City Daytona Beach Jacksonville

Strike Negotiations Continue In Goodrich Walkout

In Dayton Ohio on August 31 negotiations toward settlement of the five day old United Rubber Workers strike against B F Goodrich Co were to continue. Simultaneously contract talks between URW and General Tire Rubber Co began yesterday in Cleveland. No public statements expected until settlement or deadlock. Issues center on a 25 cent per hour raise and pensions. Goodrich workers average $1.51 per hour under the old contract which expired last Friday.

Dayton United Rubber Workers CIO B. F. Goodrich Co URW General Tire & Rubber Co Cleveland Goodrich

Governor unlikely to change any part of new money bill

Montgomery, Ala. Aug. 31. Governor James E. Folsom, while unhappy with the general appropriation bill, is not expected to alter any item. Executive secretary O. H. Finney said after a conference while the governor vacationed on the gulf coast. Finney added the governor has studied the bill item by item and is believed not to reduce any office’s funding.

Montgomery Ala James E. Folsom O. H. Finney Gulf Coast

Administration of Estate Moved to Equity Division

A petition to transfer administration of the C. G. Morris estate from Morgan probate court to the Morgan circuit court equity division has been granted. Filed by Mrs. Leonard Morris widow of C. G. Morris, through attorneys Harris and co counsel.

C. G. Morris Morgan Probate Court Equity Division of Morgan Circuit Court Lenorais C. G. Morris Pe Harrison Oonties

Markets on steady course in light trading day

Aug 31 1949 Wall Street session shows small price changes with many gains and losses. Coca Cola slipped early before recovering. Barnsdall Oil hit a 1949 high then trimmed gains. Timken Detroit Axle fell. Leaders included General Motors J I Case Commonwealth and Southern Phelps Dodge Homestake Philips Morris NY Central Canadian Pacific US Gypsum with highs. Boeing Consolidated Natural Gas Allied Chemical American Woolen Union Pacific Standard Oil and Johns Manville declined.

New York Coca-Cola Barnsdall Timken Detroit General Motors J. I. Case Commonwealth and Southern Phelps Dodge Homestake Mining Philip Morris N. Y. Central Canadian Pacific U. S. Gypsum Boeing Consolidated Natural Bas Allied Chemical American Woolen Union Pacific Standard Oil Johns- Manville

Nashville Livestock Market Report August 31 1930s

Cattle numbers around 800 with prices 16.50 to 26 for calves. Beef cows mostly 10.00 to 15.50, stockers 16.50 to 20. Hogs 600 head with gains 30 to 75 cents. barrows 21.50 to 21.75 190 to 250 lb. lambs 21.00 to 22.50, ewes 7.00 down. Sheep generally steady.

Nashville Livestock Nashville Federal State Departments of Agriculture

Cotton futures steady amid light volume traders await price talks

New York cotton futures held steady as mills set near term prices while commission houses and New Orleans buyers added demand. Hedging supported contracts with small turnover as traders awaited this afternoon’s White House conference on farm price legislation. Prices closed 15 to 55 cents higher per bale.

N. Y New York Commission House New Orleans White House

North Georgia poultry market steady with good demand

In Atlanta on August 31 the US DA reports North Georgia poultry market steady with adequate small sizes and short supply of heavy fryers. Prices paid FOB farm for broilers and fryers bought Tuesday afternoon and this morning ranged 26-28 1-2 cents, mostly 27 1-2.

Atlanta USDA North Georgia

Markets at a Glance New York and Chicago Stocks and Commodities

New York markets show narrow leadership drift with mixed bonds and quiet cotton trading in New Orleans demand. Chicago grain and livestock follow firm wheat with flour buying, mixed corn, steady oats. Hogs rise to a high of 21.75 and cattle hold steady to 75 cents higher, top 31.00.

New York New Orleans Chicago

Grain futures rise amid cash deliveries looming

Wheat firm on Chicago board despite expected cash grain deliveries of about 1,000,000 bushels on September contracts. Wheat up 5-8 to 15-8, September at 2.00 3-4 7-8. Corn mixed from 3-8 lower to 5-8 higher, September 1.25 7-8 3-4. Oats steady to 1-4 higher, September 67-67 1-8. Rye up 1-2 to 3-1/2, September 1.39-3/4 1-2. Soybeans up 3-4 cents, November 2.34 1/2 1-4. Lard gains 10-25 cents per 100 pounds, September 1.12.

Chicago Board of Trade

Valley Springs Baptist Church Singing Set for September 4

The annual singing at Valley Springs Baptist church is scheduled for September 4. The church lies ten miles from Cullman on the new Cullman-J highway. Alonzo Goodwin invites all singers to attend.

Valley Springs Valley Springs Baptist Church Cullman Cullman- J Alonzo Goodwin

Clanton Resident Claimed by Death

Mrs. J. G. Woods, 79, died Saturday at 4 A M at her home in Clanton Alabama. She was the mother of Mrs. P. E. Williams of Athens and Miss Georgia Woods of El Paso Texas.

J. G. Woods Clanton Ala P. E. Williams Athens Georgia Woods el Paso Texas

Cottontail Rabbits Bear Several Broods Annually

The cottontail rabbit may have three to seven young in each litter and produces several such broods each year, indicating steady reproductive output across seasons.

Clark Family Holds Reunion Tradition Draws Wide Circle

The Clark family gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hanley Clark for their annual reunion. Dozens of relatives from Texas, California, Florida, and Georgia attended, including the Browns ville and Camp Mason groups, with many spouses and children listed. The organizers announced next year’s reunion will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson.

Clark Hanley Clark Fred Green Joe Black Sherril Goodson Gus O. Krausse Brownsville Texas H. B. Maples Guy Camp Mason Calif Melvin Betty Louis Beam Dixie McClure Alfred King Bessie King Randolph Mary Fann Will Clark Robert Jackson Talmadge W. R. Clark W L. Clark E. B. Clark Hoyt Clark Coy Dickie J. N. McMurtery Paseun Charles Conley H. F. Clark Elton Wheeler Harry Blevins Eugene Ditto Leslie Wheeler Ft. Benning

Robeson Subversive Listing Ties Civil Rights Congress

The Justice Department labels the Civil Rights Congress as subversive while Paul Robeson remains away from the Peekskill riot scene. Albany activists announce a protest parade at the state capitol to press Dewey to punish those responsible, with one American Legion official warning veterans to avoid counter demonstrations. Dewey is at his Pawling farm and not expected in Albany.

Westchester Civil Rights Congress Peekskill Justice Department Robeson Albany the Civil Rights State Capitol Dewey Pawling, N. Y American Legion The Legion

Arkansas reform school trial indicts two officials

Gov Sid McMath ordered an inquiry by the state board of control as Saline Circuit Judge Roy Danuser called a grand jury investigation. The grand jury indicted Mrs Fanny Goodman and Mrs Carrie Toland for cruel and inhuman punishment, citing leather straps bread and water diets and a hair trim. The pair posted $1700 bonds, Goodman resigned and two board members subsequently quit.

Fare Department Sid McMath State Board of Control Saline Circuit Roy Danuser Fanny Goodman Carrie Toland

Native of Berlin Will Be Speaker Here This Evening

Fred Casmir a Berlin Germany native and ministerial student will speak at 7 30 this evening at the Grant Street Church of Christ. A former Hitler Youth member and Luftwaffe officer cadet he fought in the East against Russia and was captured by the British before being liberated after the war. He later converted to Christianity under a missionary influence and enrolled at David Lipscomb College in Nashville to study for the ministry and will graduate this year planning to return to serve German people.

Fred Casmir Berlin Germany Grant Street Church of Christ Casmir Hitler Youth Organization David Lipscomb College Nashville

Griffin Services To Be Held Today

Funeral services for Thomas M. Griffin, 79, will be held this afternoon at Smyrna Baptist Church at 2 o clock. Rev. Paul will conduct the rites with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Highsmith of Moulton directing.

Thomas M. Griffin Smyrna Baptist Church Paul Highsmith of Moulton

Britons’ economic council eyed for trade unity

Britain may form a high command of finance and trade to push self sufficiency and export readiness. Prime Minister Bevin reportedly plans currency integration within the sterling area and talks of a common currency spanning Britain Commonwealth the United States and Canada.

Can Economic Council Britain Bevin America Sterling Commonwealth United States Canada

British Help Is Promised Two Key Cabinet Members Leave for Washington

Sir Stafford Cripps and Ernest Bevin head to Washington with 13 aides to present a 20 000 word briefing on Britain’s financial crisis. A plan for an Anglo American council to aid British manufacturers and lower American tariffs is hinted at as Washington weighs easing imports and modernizing customs rules. Russian flyer Barsov returns to the Soviet Union via Vienna after desertion. US Britain eye eased arms sales to Yugoslavia and Tito talks. Canton siege escalates as Red irregulars advance. Bolivian forces encircle Cochabamba amid a rebel stronghold defeat.

Southampton Washington Stafford Cripps Ernest Bevin England Bevin Britain United States Truman Red Army Anatole Barsov Australia Barsov Soviet Union Vienna U. S. State Department Frank L. Howley Berlin Russia Germany London Yugoslavia Marshal Tito U.S Dean Acheson Canton Red Kwantong Pingyun Lungchun la Paz Cochabamba National Revolutionary Party MNR Andes Mountain Tin

Man Drowns in Own Tub in Mobile Home

A Mobile man Julius Harold Glendenin, age 3, apparently drowned in his own bathtub. Dr. Tom Henderson, assistant county coroner, said autopsy underway after the body was found submerged in a tub at the home. A small lump on the head suggested he may have fallen and been knocked unconscious, causing the slip into the water.

Mobile Tom Henderson Julius Harold Glendenin Glendenin Henderson

Service Held Today For Maples Infant

Funeral services for Rachel A. Maples two months old who died Tuesday afternoon at Hartselle clinic will be held at 2 P M today at New Center church East of Hart selle. Rev Kelly will conduct rites with interment in the adjoining cemetery Mutual Service directing Surviving are the parents Mr and Mrs Barney Maples a brother Bobby Ray four sisters Martha Shirley Edna and Doris and grandparents Mr and Mrs T V Maples and Mrs Barbara Owens all of Hartselle

Rachel A. Maples Hartselle Clinic New Center Church Hartselle Kelly Barney Maples Bobby Ray Martha Shirley Edna Doris T. V. Maples Barbara Owens Hartselle 3

Hitchhikers Sought After Man Found Dead in Alabama

Georgia and Florida highway patrols searched for two hitchhikers after finding the car of Gerald Jordan of Montgomery Alabama abandoned near Quitman Georgia. Jordan was found shot to death near Union Springs Alabama last Sunday, and had been seen with two hitchhikers on Saturday night.

Valdosta Georgia Florida Montgomery Alaman Gerald Jordan Quitman Jordan Union Springs al i

Young FDR To Marry Again

Franklin D Roosevelt Jr announces his upcoming marriage to Suzanne Perrin in New York. The private ceremony will include close family and friends. Perrin, 28, served in the Marines and is the daughter of the late Lee Perrin. Roosevelt, 35, is a congressman from New York's 20th district and was previously married to Ethel Du Pont.

New York Franklin D. Roosevelt Suzanne Perrin Miss Perrin Piping Rock Club Locust Valley N. Y Perrin Lee James Perrin Roosevelt Manhattan Ethel du Pont Nevada Frank D. Roosevelt Christopher

France Italy granted funds for cotton purchases

The Economic Cooperation Administration issued Marshall plan aid totalling 17 million dollars to France and Italy for cotton buys. France receives 11.621 million with 10 million for raw cotton and 750 thousand for U.S. tobacco and other goods. Italy gets 8.654 million with 7 million for cotton.

France Italy Washington Economic Cooperation Administration United States Germany Trieste

Some Flying Boat Crew Members Rescued After Crash

SAN DIEGO Calif Aug 31 A Navy Martin Mariner PBM flying boat crashed in the ocean two miles west of San Diego injuring some crew members of ten aboard. Six enlisted men and four officers were aboard with fatalities not yet confirmed. Survivors were picked up by rescue craft while names were being withheld pending next of kin notifications.

San Diego Calif Here 11Th Naval District

Gas Company Seeks Stock Sale to Fund Expansion

The Alabama Public Service Commission fixes a Sept 14 hearing on Alabama Gas Corp petition to issue and sell 997975 in common stock to finance expansion and improvements of its gas distribution facilities in Alabama. The plan calls for selling 120238 shares of 2 value stock at 8.30 per share.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Public Service Commission Alabama Gas Corp Alabama

Colbert County Sales Tax Law Takes Effect

Montgomery Ala Aug 31 A 12 per cent Colbert county sales tax bill has been signed by Gov James E Folsom. The act approved yesterday at Gulf Shores where he is vacationing goes into effect Sept 1. Funds from the tax will be used for schools.

Montgomery Ala Colbert County James E. Folsom Gulf Shores Paul. Coburn

Thousands to Attend Auburn Farm Machinery Display

More than 3000 spectators are expected tomorrow for the state 4-H club camp farm machinery show in Auburn Alabama. Seven major implement manufacturers will display modern equipment for Southern farming including the latest cotton pickers a self propelled combine and various tractors.

Auburn Ala

Stevenson Dies Philadelphia Leader at 63

August 31 report from Philadelphia states John A. Stevenson, 63, president of Penn Mutual Life Insurance and a nationally known business executive, educational and civic leader, died today after a two month illness.

Stevenson Philadelphia John A. Stevenson Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company

Highway 66 Passes Through Ancient Lava Flows in Western New Mexico

The historic route runs between Albuquerque and Gallup, tracing lava flows believed to be preserved from ancient volcanic activity. Local geologists note the landscape features distinct lava formations along the road corridor.

New Mewnico Albuquerque Gallup

Pan American and Root Petroleum Form Pan-Am Southern

Pan American Petroleum and Root Petroleum announce the creation of Pan-Am Southern Corporation, effective September 1, with headquarters in New Orleans. The merger consolidates leadership largely from the two firms, with Shrieveport operations and refineries at El Dorado and Destrehan serving marketing across five Southern states.

Pan American Petroleum Corporation Root Petroleum Company Pan-Am Southern Corporation Bruce K. Brown Pan-Am Dwight F. Benton Root Standard Oil Company Indiana New Orleans A. W. Peake Standard Oil Benton Brown Standard (Indiana Pan-Am Southern Shreveport Louisiana el Dorado Destrehan Alabama Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee Pan American Petroleum Root Petroleum Delaware

Dress Contest Winners Named in Alabama Districts

Eight district winners were named in the state wide 4 H club dressmaking contest at Auburn. The state winner will be chosen from these victors Friday night. Winners include Jean Stencil Madison county Mary Ellen Poyner Greene county Jeanne Suzanne Johnson Hardaway Macon county Jean Poss Ohatchee Calhoun county Emma Battle Uniontown Perry county Mariola Stegall Emelle Sumter county and Carol Ann Worthington Ansley Pike county. Fifty four girls competed for the eight finals places with dresses costing 2.50 to 12.50. Over 16000 girls entered nationwide.

Auburn Ala Jean Stencil Toney Madison County Mary Ellen Poyner Mt. Hebron Greene County Jeanne Suzanne Johnson Hardaway Macon County Jean Poss Ohatchee Calhoun County Emma Battle Uniontown Perry County Mariola Stegall Emelle Sum

Woman Expelled After Minister Love Letters Revealed

In Guelph Ontario a 27 year old housewife says she received love letters from Rev Thomas Guthrie and has been expelled from York Road Baptist Church. Guthrie admits writing an affectionate letter but denies coercion, while five deacons seek his ouster as the church faction challenges the pastor.

Guelph Ont York Road Robert Stitt Thomas Guthrie Guthrie Stitt Thomas Honey Guthrie

Applications Taken For Examinations To Fill Postal Needs

The U S civil service commission announced today applications will be taken for examinations here to fill local postal needs as clerk carriers. Applications will be filed with the regional director of the fifth region postoffice Atlanta Ga Blanks may be obtained here at the Bank Street postoffice.

U. S. Civil Service Commission Postoffice Atlanta Bank Street

Revival to Start at Memorial Drive Church Tonight

Memorial Drive Methodist church launches a ten day revival with a 7 30 p m service tonight led by Rev R L Baker pastor. Dr R B Lavender of Athens Methodist will conduct daily services at 10 a m and 7 30 p m at the Ninth Avenue West church.

Memorial Drive Methodist Church R. L. Baker R. B. Lavender Athens Methodist Church Wil Ninth Avenue West

Habeas Corpus Plea Set For No Circuit Court Judge

A habeas corpus hearing for Joe Hormell a 21 year old Decatur man will be held Thursday at 10 A M before Circuit Judge Newton B.

Joe Hormell Decatur Newton B

Local News Briefs From Decatur Area

A call to the May D. Mitcheed residence at 147 Tenth Avenue West drew Decatur fire department crews around 10 40 A M yesterday. Jimmy Ton of New Orleans arrived in town for a visit with Mr and Mrs Joe Barthelemy. Six cases tried in recorder's court Tuesday included three traffic violations two disorderly conduct and one public drunkenness. City police reported two arrests last night for gaming and traffic law violations. Mr and Mrs Hugh Williams of Decatur announce the birth of a son at Decatur General Hospital yesterday. Admitted to Decatur General Tuesday were Mrs Gene Entrekin 401 West Gordon Drive Mrs O C Adcock Athens and Mrs Roland Maner 615 Fifth Avenue West Mr and Mrs David Templeton Huntsville announce the birth of a son Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital. Kathryn Carter of Athens was admitted today. Ruby Lee Swan of Hartselle was dismissed today from Decatur General Hospital.

May D. Mitcheed Tenth Avenue West Decatur Fire Department Recorder’s Court Hugh Williams Decatur 1 Decatur General Hospital Gene Entrekin West Gordon Drive O. C. Adcock Athens Roland Maner Fifth Avenue West David Templeton Huntsville

Witness Vaughan Testifies on Government Contracts Probe

General Mara testified Vaughan was told by the FBI he was completely exonerated as Vaughan appeared before the senate investigations subcommittee probing improper influence in government contracts. Vaughan denied taking fees, aided business friends, or threatening officials, and offered to show his bank records. He acknowledged receiving campaign funds totaling about 4 000 dollars from Maragon and Helis for the 1946 Missouri effort.

Mara FBI Vaughan Senate Investigations Subcommittee Agriculture Department McCarthy Maragon William Helis Missouri White House Justice Department Bureau of Internal Revenue Helis Tanforan California Tighe Woods Francis D. Flanagan

Georgia Best Place For Law Offices Says 1947 Data

Georgia offers the best financial outlook for opening a law office among eight Southeastern states. C Parker Persons reports Georgia lawyers averaged 8619 dollars in net income in 1947, about 31 percent higher than the Southeastern area average of 6566 dollars. Kentucky ranks worst, Virginia and Alabama near bottom. North Carolina and Louisiana are next best.

Atlanta Georgia Kentucky Virginia Alabama North Carolina Louisiana C. Parker Persons U. S. Department of Commerce

Negroes Seek Venue Change In Lake County Trial

Three black defendants Walter Irvin Samuel Shepherd and Charles Greenlee face trial for rape in Lake County amid alleged pretrial bias from Orlando newspaper coverage and mob violence. Defense contends venue change is needed as local fears and editorials influence jurors. The Aug 31 hearing cited cartoons circulation and witness accounts about mobs and National Guard actions in Groveland and nearby communities.

Orlando Daily Lake County Ormond Powers Leesburg Orlando National @rd Walter Irvin Samuel Shepherd Charles Greenlee Willis V. McCall Groveland National Guard Greenville Fila

Little Janice Is Back Home From New York Surgery

Anniston Alabama Aug 28 5 year old Janice Medders returned home last night after a New York operation to halt cancer. Her father M A Medders accompanied her. doctors say she is completely cured though she had a second leg operation. The Anniston Star fund raised over 5000 dollars to send her to New York.

Anniston Ala Janice Medders New York Atlanta Anniston Star M. A. Medders Janice

Paul Chambers Birthday Dinner Guests List

A Sunday birthday dinner honored Paul Chambers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chambers and family. Attendees included Mrs. J. M. Chambers Mrs. Fannie Ryan Mrs. Holly Edwards and many relatives such as Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Chambers Mr. and Mrs. Amos Chambers and their children Dewitt Betty Larry and more as well as friends and neighbors including J. E. White Girt Satterfield Lucian Singleton Reva Nell Cecil Hooten Julia Dean Mitchell Tat Helton and Mahlon Hartselle families.

Paul Chambers J. M. Chambers Fannie Ryan Holly Edwards Barney Nunnelly Clarence Chambers Amos Chambers Noel Chambers Dewitt Betty Larry Chambers Charles Geiger Bernard Chambers J. P. Hughes Hartselle Homerwart Melton Wright J. E. White Girt Satterfield Lucian Singleton Reva Nell Cecil Hooten Julia Dean Mitchell Tat Helton Mahlon Hartselle

Paul McClusky To Be Ordained Sunday Evening

Paul L McCluskey will be examined Friday evening at 7 30 p m by Sixteenth Avenue Baptist church for gospel ministry and ordained to full gospel ministry Sunday evening at 7 30 p m His pastor will deliver the ordination sermon Rev E N Chandler lauds his abilities and Morgan county presence The church extends a cordial welcome to friends and attendees

Sixteenth Avenue Paul L. McCluskey Paul E. N. Chandler Morgan County

Midway Music Event Promises Noted Singers Attend

J. L. Nunn says a municipal concert at Midway, four miles north of Ve Points, will be held Thursday with several prominent singers promised to attend.

J. L. Nunn Channo Ve Points Nunn

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