Thousands View Santa's Trip Through Hartselle Parade
Thousands braved subfreezing weather to line Main Street as a 21 unit parade sponsored by Hartselle merchants kicked off the Christmas season. Santa rode a fire engine tossing candy while Morgan County High School seniors won top prizes for floats sponsored by local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Neel Elementary
Jack Smith
Santa Claus
Main St
Deri S. Martin
Morgan County High School
Hartselle Rotary Club
Morgan County Training School
Belk Hudson
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
Joe Wheeler Co-op
Western Auto
Lucille Hawkins
Morgan County
Herman Myers
Priceville
Delmer Bagwell
Cotaco
Decatur High School
Moulton
Lakeside High School
National Guard
Teen Uproots Mailboxes After Drinking in Tucson
In Tucson Arizona a 17 year old youth had a few drinks and showed off strength to friends by uprooting 12 mailboxes all by hand before officers arrived. Local police reported the incident as a display of strength and mischief resulting in property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson, Ariz
Tucson
Arriv
For Rent and Sale Classified Notes
Several listings include FOR RENT and FOR SALE items. Properties at 412 3rd Ave S W and 1618 Beech St describe 4 rooms or 3 beds with baths and gas heat. A 1953 Oldsmobile 4 door is offered at 180 Olive St E with power steering and air conditioning. Contacts show phone numbers or exchanges such as EL 3 and 3 37398.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3Rd Ave. S.W
Gordon Dr. S.W
Birch St. S.W
Beech St
Oldsmobile
Frantz School Sit-In Returns and Desegregation Tensions
U. S. marshals escort the lone Negro student home at Frantz as a white boycott of McDonogh No. 19 continues for a fifth day. Police aid Sydney Goldfinch during a confrontation, while George Dreyfous, ACCLU Louisiana president, is rescued. About 60 hecklers target the scene as white parents rush children to rear entrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Frantz
McDonogh No. 19
Sydney Goldfinch
Tulane
New Orleans
George Dreyfous
American Civil Liberties Union
Louisiana
Frantz School
U. S. Supreme Court
Area Families Welcome Newborns Across County
Mr and Mrs Edward Owens of Danville 2 welcome a daughter born December 1 at Lawrence County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Donald R Morgan of Eva greet a son born November 30 at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Bob Arrington of Cullman 2 celebrate a son born November 30 at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hays of Cullman announce a daughter born November 29 at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Gill of Vinemont welcome a daughter born November 29 at Cullman Hospital.
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Edward Owens
Danville
Lawrence County Hospital
Donald R. Morgan
Eva
Cullman Hospital
Bobb Arrington
Cullman
Cullman Ares
Thomas~ Hays
Robert Gill
Vinemont
Birmingham Judge Reverses Quickie Alabama Divorce
Equity Court Judge Robert C. Giles annulled a one year divorce on fraud claims saying Irene A. Gray of Colquet Minnesota and Clifton W. Gray Jr. of North Bergen New Jersey were not Alabama residents when the divorce was granted December 2 1959. The ruling follows earlier overturned quickie divorces tied to residency questions highlighting Alabama’s lax residency standard.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Equity Court
Robert C. Giles
Irene A. Gray
Colquet,Minn
Clifton W. Gray Jr
North Bergen
N. J
Austinville Juniors Defeat Danville In League Tilt
The Austinville Juniors beat Danville 39-26 in Danville, pushing their season to four wins in five games. The Hornets led 25-16 at halftime and held a 28-19 rebounding edge before facing Athens in Austinville Tuesday, with A and B games set to start at 2:45 p.m.
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Danville
Austinville
Hornets
Hawks
Athens
Hospital Dismissals and Admissions List
A hospital notice lists dismissals including Mrs G H Couch 920 9th Ave Mrs O W Johnson 920 4th Ave SE and James Otis Jones Jr 506 Carolyn St SW Also admitted are James Leeman Gibson 614 High St Hartselle Thomas Lester Veal Cullman and Mary Bethany Nelson 604 Hereford Dr Athens with other names and addresses partly shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Otis Jones Jr
Carolyn St
O. W. Johnson
4Th Ave
James Edward West
Main St
Hartselle
Harry Earl Wiggins
James Leeman Gibson
High St
Thomas Lester Veal
Cullman
Doyce Steelman
3Rd Ave
Mary Bethany Nel‘son
Hereford Dr
Athens
James Gilbert Sibley
Sherman St
Local addresses and names listed in community notice
A compilation of residents and family members with street addresses in Decatur and nearby areas. Names include Mrs Lee Wheeler Deion Wieder Pearline Brown Ted Whittington Steven Skinner Grady Michael Rose Carol Pearson and others with street locations such as 719 South Avenue 905 4th Avenue SE 1629 Sherman Street SE Carridale Street SW 2205 Cleveland Avenue SW 1428 7th Avenue SW and Town Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodgers
Sth
Lee Wheeler
4Th Ave
Deion Wieder Uns
Matasea A. Decatur
Pearline Brown
Sherman St
Ted Whittington
Carridale St
Steven Skinner
Cleveland Ave
Grady Michael Rose
Town Creek
Carol Pearson
7Th Ave
Local Names Sealed In Household Notices
Mrs. Rachel Carroll of 204 4th Ave NW Mrs. Vestin Simmons of Courtland and Master Hollis South of Hillsboro appear in a brief household notices section with addresses and relations listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Carroll
4Th Ave
Vestin Simmons
Courtland
Master Hollis South
Hillsboro
Unclear Names Ledger From Lawrence County Notices
Fragmentary OCR lists names with counties Lawrence Dannville Moulton Hillsboro and Danville. No clear event or action. Reads like a roster or notice of residents in a public or legal listing without context or dates.
Names Listed in Cullman Area Obituaries Or Notices
A compiled list presents names including Sherry Reynolds Hanceville Walter McGriff Cullman Lee Jackson Hanceville Andre Ayers Hanceville L E Conn Blountsville Lewis Ransom Hanceville Charles Baker Cullman Loyd Hays Cullman J T Adamson Eva Mrs Larry Smith Cullman James Payne Cullman Charles Roberson Cullman Charlie Ray Vinemont James Cox Hanceville Will Neighbors Cull John Creel Cullman William Buettner Cullman Rhonda Spears Cull Cull Jo Ann McElroy Cullman Alvin Poole Cull James Waters Cullman Mark Ward Cullman Charlie Freeman Bremen Charles Patterson Cull Algie Leverett Birmingham M E Speegle Cullman Dewey Patridge Addison James Ward Birmingham Gerald Freeman Cullman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry Annette Reynolds
Hanceville
Lonnie H. Burney
Walter L. McGriff
Cullman
Lee Jackson
Andre Ayers
L. E. Conn
Blountsville
Lewis Ransom
Charles E. Baker
Loyd Hays
J. T .Adamson
Eva
Larry Smith
James O. Payne
Charles R. Roberson
Charlie L. Ray
Vinemont
James Morris Cox
Will J. Neighbors
John W. Creel
William O. Buettner
Rhonda Gail Spears
Jo Ann McElroy
Alvin Leon Poole
James K. Waters
Charles Lonnie Patterson
Algie M. Leverett
Birmingham
M. E. Speegle
Dewey Quinton Patridge
Addison
James S. Ward
Gerald Seldon Freeman
Falkville Pupil Makes St Bernard College Dean's List
Sarah Violet Morris a Falkville junior majoring in English at St Bernard College earned dean's honor list status for the past quarter. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkville
Sarah Violet Morris
W. M. Morris
Falkville 1
St. Bernard College
Christmas Lights To Brighten Moulton Courthouse Square
Christmas lights around the Moulton courthouse square will be turned on Saturday night. Plans are underway for a Christmas program just before the lights are switched on.
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Moulton
Morgan Man Is Granted A Parole
Billy Joe Sherrill, sentenced to two years on February 22, 1960 for possessing a still and manufacturing whisky, was among nine convicts paroled from Alabama prisons this week. Thirty one applications were considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Joe Sherrill
Alabama
Lawrence County Grand Jury Sees Deliberations Extend
The Lawrence County grand jury, selected Monday with the circuit court term, is not expected to report before next week. It is to recess today and return Monday as civil court nears its end and juries deliberate on the Moreland case. Criminal court will follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Lawrence’ County
Circuit Court
T. K. Moreland and Sons
Markets and stock moves across grains and cattle markets
Market notes show grain prices for corn oats and soybeans with No 2 and No 1 grades. Cattle and calves volume described with price ranges for slaughter steers cows and stockers. U.S. stock averages rise modestly as traders note weak news and tax loss selling amid mixed bond and corporate performance.
Parole Board Denies ruling amid revocations and new denial
The Pardon Parole Board turned down a request and nullified two prior paroles, revoking previously granted releases.
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Pardon-Parole Board
Mobutu Claims Lumumba Arrested in Congo Capture
Col. Joseph Mobutu announced Lumumba and six companions were arrested after escaping from Kinshasa. Disputed arrest location reports place Lumumba at Kasai Province capital Lulua Bourg or near Port Francqui on the Kasai River. Military leaders fear rescue efforts as reinforcements are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopoldville, the Congo
Joseph Mobutu
Patrice Lumumba
Leopold Lumumba
Kasai Province
Lumumba
Mobutu
Leopoldville
Poultry Prices Mixed as Slaughter Volumes Decline
AP reports slight demand fluctuations in Georgia and Alabama live poultry markets. Slaughter estimates reach 693000 to 884900 head this weekend, with farm prices for broilers and fryers about 14.5 cents per pound, and plant deliveries near 14.75 cents. Georgia offerings are adequate, with 3-4 lb broilers at 14.41 5 cents per pound noted and hens in steady demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Intra-Co
Atlanta
Georgia
F.o.b
Cattle Hog Prices Mixed Across Southern Markets
In Nashville and Thomasville market reports cattle and calves show limited supply with bids rising for steers and varied cow values. Hog receipts reach about 4,000 across Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and Dothan with barrows and gilts at 17.00-17.50 and lighter weights down to 15.75.
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Nashville
U.S
Thomasville
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Dothan
Ala
Eggs Market Report Shows Downward Trend in Birmingham Area
Local egg offerings are cleared slowly with supply tightness and occasional shortages. Out of state arrivals supplement local stock as prices trend lower from terminal markets. Birmingham wholesale and consumer grades show mixed declines with specific per dozen prices for white large mediums and smalls through 9:30 a.m. today.
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Birmingham
VA warns against door to door solicitors claiming VA endorsement
The VA office in Decatur distanced itself from door to door sellers who imply VA endorsement for products. Elbert R. Chandler urged verification with the Better Business Bureau and local community groups, noting the VA does not endorse any product or fundraising drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Elbert R. Chandler
Salaeiace
Chandler
Better Business Bureau
Two Vehicle Accidents Reported With Property Damage
Two separate accidents left no injuries. Ruby Hanson 32 of Hartselle and James C Brown 29 of Danville were involved in a 416 p m crash on 6th Ave SE when Brown rear ended Hanson's car at a traffic light. Another collision at Memorial Drive NW and 3rd Street involved Thomas Sykes 38 of Hillsboro and W L Clark 18 of Apr 36 West Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Hanson
Hartselle
James C. Brown
Danville
6Th Ave
Hanson
5Th St
Brown
Thomas Sykes
Hillsboro
W. L. Clark
West Court
Memorial Dr. NW
3Rd St
Sykes
Memorial Dr
Clark
Nike Zeus Seen As Ready For Limited Production
Army R D chief Richard S Morse told an Alabama conference that conditions now favor producing and deploying the Nike Zeus anti missile system on a limited scale to allow design changes. He cautioned Zeus is not a guaranteed shield against massive ICBM attacks but could bolster U S bargaining with Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Army
Richard S. Morse
Department of the Army
Morse
United States
Russia
Funeral services for William J. Whitehead Sr.
Funeral services for 60 year old William J. Whitehead Sr. of Montgomery were held at Johnson Chapel Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Survivors include two brothers in Arkansas, a sister in California, Mrs. Baker, and nine grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Whitehead Sr
Montgomery
Johnson Chapel
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P.m
Harpe Mae Ee
Compton Entveside Teuessuaces
Teen Nee Ewewee
Eevse - Poole
Teetemern
Milsapp
Ellis
Decatur General
G. H. Couch
9Th Ave
Bank Street
Lawrence County Sons
Lucinda Hitt
Joyce Marie Low Allen
Jimmy Lee Simms
Jessie Lee Williams
Edward Owen
Ray Voss
Mark Dennis Ward
Charlie W. Freeman
Bremen
Morgan
Lawrence
Decatur
Wall Street
New York
Associated Press
Dow Jones
Gulf Oil
Acme Steel
Allis
Paper
Kaiser Can
Kress
Mtrs
Ligg & Am Sugar
Lockh Air Am
Lou & Nash
Anac Cop
Armour
Martin Co
Armst Ck
Masoni
Atl
Merr Ch & S Babcock
Mols Honim Balt
Erie_-Lack
Firestone
Oi NJ
Fla
Swift
Foremost Dair
Texaco
Aire
Gen Mills
Tel & el
Warner B Sie Ga Pac Cp
West UN Tel Goodrich
Westy Goodyear
Winn Dixie
Woolworth Greyhound Wrigley
Cotton New York
Decatur Home Builders Association
Decatur Country Club
Ed Hacker
Home Builders Association of Alabama
Theo Compton
O. M. Tucker
Homer B. Hutcheson Jr
James Cooper
B. J. Lawrence
Ray White
Bill Mitchum
G. A. Chandler
Compton
Wey
Harold M. Lee
Decatur High
Larkin W. Yates
Decatur Junior High
Lee
Grant St
Good Fellowship
Austinville Methodist Church
Dogwood Lane
Tommy Briscoe
Woodmont Dr
Sheriff's Forces
North Alabama
Holiday Inn
A Oene
Little Roger Dale McKelvy
Hartselle Hospital
H. J. McKelvey
8Th St. SE
New Moulton Rd
2Nd Ave
4Th St
William Jackson
Vine St. NW
R. L. Hundley
Morgan County Court
In Persons Furniture Co
Krebs, Stengel
Kroehler
Arrowhead
Limestone County
Lawrence County
Bill Baird
Redstone
First Ave
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 11
Bank St
Western Union
Nike Zeus
W. J. Whitehead, Sr
Cansest Piamens Piselay
Buschs Trentisters & Stereos
Sup Avenue
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