Parole Board and Prison Plan Joint Monthly Talks
In Montgomery a joint program links prison authorities and Parole Board members for regular monthly conferences to discuss prison life and reintegration. Prison Director J. M. McCullough and Parole Board Chairman W. H Swearingen say this first coordinated schedule boosts convict morale and reinforces parole as a key encouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Parole Board
J. M. McCullough
W. H Swearingen
Pris
Andalusian Man Shot During Local Argument
A 24 year old Andalusia resident Q P McCart died from a shotgun wound after an argument. His brother Thurston McCart, 30, is in custody. Sheriff Cliff Mere dith said Meredith continued no charges filed and the case remains under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andalusia
Ala
Cliff Meredith
Q. P. McCart
Thurston McCart
Meredith
Two Big Fire Days Hit Decatur In November
November brought heavy damage from two major fires in Decatur per city fire records. The Greystone Cafe at 6th Ave suffered attic and water damage after closing on November 9, while a two story frame house at 422 East Wilson Street sustained extensive interior damage on November 19, home of Thomas Ellison. Fire crews also responded to four false alarms and several minor incidents including two houses with only slight losses and two with faulty flues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Fire Dept
Greystone
6Th Ave
E. Wilson St
Wilson St
Thomas Ellison
Parole prep plan outlined by authorities
McCullough describes a six month advance parole review for convicts to prepare for release. He notes prison officials then assess trusty status to grant gradual freedom and responsibility leading to eventual outside life reintegration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCullough
NAA Officers Outline Changes in North Alabama Program
North Alabama Chapter of the National Association of Accountants plans a Monday 6:30 p.m. meeting at Pitts Motel to discuss revisions to the Stephenson Trophy year. James G. Thomas will present plans for a January 28 special meeting at Decatur Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama
National Assn. of Accountants
Pitts
James G. Thomas
Rohm & Haas Co
Huntsville
Decatur Country Club
Frank J. McLaughlin, Jr
Checember
Florence Country Club
R. D. Meredith, Jr
Reynolds Metal Co
Meredith
Birmingham
J. Grady Shaw
Salary Increase Voted For Six College Presidents
The Alabama state board of education approved a $2,000 annual raise to the president of each of six state supported colleges starting January 1, 1958. Recipients include Alabama College for Negroes at Montgomery Florence Jacksonville Livingston and Troy State colleges and Alabama A&M Institute at Huntsville.
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Montgomery
State Board of Education
Alabama College For
Florence
Jacksonville
Livingston
Troy
Alabama A&m Institute
Huntsville
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
University of Alabama
Alabama College At
Harry M. Ayers
Anniston
Daily Records of Small Transfers Across Decatur Area
A list of minor financial transactions shows multiple one to two thousand dollar transfers. Names include Donald L Templeton Martha Templeton Chester Beard A Speake B D Cagle Ruby Cagle E K Gregg trustee Hyson Lynch Dassie Mitchell Housing Authority Decatur Albert McCay and Albert McCay Jr with varied amounts from 1 to 2350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. Templeton
Martha F. Templeton
U.S.A
Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp
Chester L. Beard
Speake
B. D. Cagle
Ruby M. Cagle
E. K. Gregg
Hyson B. Lynch
Dassie Mitchell
Housing Authority
City of Decatur
Albert McCay
Aes
Albert McCay, Jr
Dossie Mitchell
Juvenile brawl erupts at Columbus junior high
In Columbus Ohio a noisy disturbance drew a dozen police to a junior high school where 200 youths were involved. Officials reported two fighters and 198 bystanders with no arrests made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Christmas Ideas Theme For 4 H At Moulton Heights
4 H Club girls at Moulton Heights Elementary heard a Christmas ideas demonstration by Mrs. Charles Quinn assistant Morgan home agent. Jennifer Chenault called meeting to order with songleaders Deborah Cagle and Dale Maples leading Jingle Bells. Glenda Smith led pledges. Judy Counts read minutes. Quinn led White Christmas and read A Spirit of Christmas. She gave tips on oatmeal cookies. A Words and Merry Christmas game crowned Carolyn Jett and Janet Mitchell as winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Heights
Charles Quinn
Morgan Home
Jennifer Chenault
Deborah Cagle
Dale Maples
Glenda Smith
Judy Counts
Quinn
Carolyn Jett
Janet Mitchell
Hunters urged to wear yellow for safety
The Better Vision Institute advises hunters to wear yellow to improve visibility. It notes most hunters wear red but many people with color blindness misidentify red and green, risking safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Better Vision Institute
Courtland Baptists Campaign To Raise Attendance
Courtland Baptist Church in Alabama ran a mid week prayer service drive starting the first Wednesday in November. Attendance rose from 16 to an all time high of 69 with pew assignments and group leaders. A fellowship supper honored Mr and Mrs Clifford Reding for gathering the most people. runners up were Mr and Mrs Hoover Reding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland
Ala
Mrs. Hoover Reding
Retraining Disabled Older Persons for Work and Everyday Living
A health column outlines six stage retraining for elderly workers, stressing physiologic age over years lived, motivation, and tailored activities. It notes medical limits like heart disease diabetes and stroke, then suggests crafts, puzzles, and simple tasks to restore function and dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Gullickson Jr
Frederic J. Kottke
Chi
R G Hall 73 Died At Falkville Home
R G Hall 73 of Falkville died at 3 30 pm yesterday at his residence after a sudden heart attack. He is survived by three sisters Mrs Pizie Childers Decatur Mrs Elvie Hale Mansfield and Mrs Forest Bates Falkville and two brothers B G Hall Falkville and Elmer Hall Nash. Funeral services at Ebenezer Baptist Church at 2 pm Saturday with Rev D H Davenport officiating. Pallbearers listed and burial in Ebenezer Cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitting Bull V
Los Angeles
Ucla Hospital
Vincent A. Cadotte Jr
Sitting Bull IV
Hughes Aircraft Plant
Frances
Georgia
Hartselle
R. G. Hall
Falkville 1
Pizie Childers
Decatur
Elvie Hale
Mansfield
Forest Bates
Falkville
B. G. Hall
Elmer Hall
Nash
Ebenezer Baptist Church
D. H. Davenport
Henry Monk
Clyde Bates
Hubert Hall
James Hamilton
A. N. Dunlap
B. H. Holmes
Ebenezer Cemetery
Peck Funeral Home
Town Creek P TA Decorates Yale Season Items
Town Creek Alabama P TA members discussed the program Constructing Christmas Decorations at a recent meeting. Elementary teachers Edith Adkins Nita Carter Celia Martin Etta Sanderson displayed handmade decorations and described their construction while Mrs Russell Armstrong was absent and presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Creek
Ala
P-Ta
Edith Adkins
Nita Carter
Celia Martin
Etta Sanderson
Russell Armstrong
Charles Roberson
Lara Booth
Lola Mae Streater
Columbus Discovers Isthmus on Christmas Day 1502
Columbus discovers the Isthmus of Panama on Christmas Day 1502 during his fourth voyage to the New World. The note records the historic achievement and situates the explorer’s journey in the broader context of his voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isthmus
Panama
Christopher Columbus
New World
Rickover calls for overhaul of American education
Rear Adm. H G Rickover urged a complete reorganization of U S education to compete with the Russians saying a 19th century philosophy is outdated He spoke at the cornerstone ceremony for a Navy nuclear power training school in Groton Connecticut noting slow progress and low qualification rates among college graduates He proposed combining European schooling with top rewards to motivate hard study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groton
Conn
Rickover
Navy
New London
Eee
Faithful Gather at Washington Cathedral Diverse Worship
Five denominations hold regular services in the Washington D C Cathedral including Protestant Episcopal Temple Sinai Jewish Congregation Russian Orthodox Polish National Catholic and St Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Protestant Episcopal
Temple Sinai
St. Andrew's
Fire Damages Trailer After Grease Fire In Kitchen
A stove grease flare up spilled into a fire that damaged a house trailer and outbuilding. Responders contained a trash fire, and a gas furnace tripped safely with no injuries or major property loss. An outhouse and a truck were involved in the incident scene.
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Sou
Neil Kirk
Chiropractic
Jackson St
Dial
Fire Dept
Southern Millwork of
Florence, Inc
F.C.B
Alabama
Florence, Ala
NAA
Courtland Baptists
W. W. Bauer
M.D
American Medical Association
Decatur Daily
John Caddell
Joe Wheeler Co-op
Decatur Electric
Department
Joe Wheeler
E. M.C
America
Gordon’s Cleaners
Vine St
Judson Pitts
B. J. Palmer Chiropractic Clinic
J. P. Pitts
Davenport
Iowa
D. D. Palmer
Harvey Lillard
S.E
Elgin
Belk-Hubson CO
Tricot Knit
Belk Hudson Co
J. P. Pierce
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