Moulton Agrees on Bond Sale and Factory Site
The council voted to transfer land north of the shirt factory to the council for the factory site. Alan Borenstein of Hendrix and Mayes Inc. agreed to lease the building for 12 years. The council approved paying half the insurance premium for town employees and discussed a group hospital plan with National Security Insurance Co. It accepted a GE bid for 16 vapor lights at 147.36 dollars, eight on metal poles and eight on wood poles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Borenstein
Hendrix and Mayes, Inc
National Security Insurance Co
General Electric
Mobster Carbo Sent To Stand In Boxing Probe
Senate boxing probers summoned mobster Frankie Carbo from a prison cell to question him about his role as an underworld boxing czar. Carbo denied knowing opponents were cutting into his earnings and mentioned Frank Blinky Paler of Philadelphia and John J. Tale of St. Louis as possible undercover managers. Liston testified he had learned of possible earnings cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Milton Kelly Washington
Senate Boxing
Frankie Carbo
Carbo
Frank (Blinky) Paler
Philadelphia
John J. Tale
St. Louis
Liston
Mae
Deaths Mrs. John A. Muzzey of Hartselle Dies
Mrs. John A. Muzzey, 71, of Hartselle, died Tuesday at 4 50 p.m. at Hartselle hospital. Survived by eight daughters including Mrs. W B Hill of Turner Arkansas and Mrs. E H Jackson of Reelt on plus two sons Sterling and Carl Muzzey of Decatur and other relatives. The body to be moved to the home of Mrs. Talmadge Taylor in Decatur Wednesday afternoon and Thursday at New Friendship Church with burial at adjacent cemetery Peck Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
John A. Muzzey
Hartselle Pital
W. B. Hill
Turner
Ark
E. H. Jackson
Reelton
Ala
Robert Whitworth
Athens
James Orme
Hartsellie
Pat Fields
Talmadge Taylor
Horace Speegle
Talmad
Peck Funeral. Home
Windy Spell Increases Need To Water Lawns
A historical note advises watering lawns after windy periods to counteract drying from wind and sun. It emphasizes that wind and sun accelerate evaporation, recommending proactive irrigation to maintain turf health.
Furnished first floor apartment in Hardwick area
Classified ad lists a furnished first floor three room apartment with bath at 413 Lafayette, price 65 dollars. Also offers a 21 inch Silvertone TV table model for 55 dollars at Paradise Trailer Court No 10 after 5 p.m. Rentals include a four room house east of mail and school with five minor details and contact EL 3 6005. Additional rentals: a two bed room house in Hartselle for 50 dollars and a six room house in Danville redecorated for 50 dollars, calls to EL 3 7249 or EL 3 5436.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardwick Apts
Lafayette
EL EL Ee Pel
T. V
Paradise Trailer Court
Market Prices and Livestock Summary
Market report lists prices for corn yellow shelled and white varieties, oats and milling wheat with range bids. Bull sales noted at 17.00 to 17.25 per hundredweight, sow prices 12.90 to 14.00, and pulpwood at 81358 per core.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wees & Gast
Wall Street mixed after tax loss selling eases
Wall Street moved irregularly higher in active trading with the AP average up 0.20 at noon to 218.60. Industrials rose, rails gained, utilities eased from a 1960 high as brokers noted digesting gains and lingering tax loss and switching effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Aap
Tonagwanneythagean Gare
Poultry Prices Advance at Farm and Slaughter Levels
Birmingham AP reports broilers and fryer chicks 41 cents above farm prices with fed slaughter totaling 585,600 head while 383,000 head were drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Georgia live poultry market report data
Georgia live poultry figures show broilers and fryers at farms and plants with varied demand. The report notes cages, hens, and numbers across multiple facilities, indicating market tightening in some areas and off demand in others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Ingood
Stances
Grony Fig Eo and Mini Percent A White Large 45
Fragmentary line items describe figures and percentages related to a white large item possibly labeled 45. No clear names or locations are readable to anchor the event.
Murder Charge in Guntersville Rifle Slaying
Betty Jean Overstreet, a mother of three from Guntersville, is charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of her husband Allen Wade Overstreet. He was killed with a .22 rifle at his home after an argument. she testified to the coroner's jury that she shot him. bond set at $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guntersville
Ala
Allen Wade Overstreet
W. D. Wilkes Jr
Betty Jean Overstreet
Hospital Listings Include Local Residents
The notice lists residents admitted or treated at hospitals in Decatur Hartselle Cullman Athens and nearby areas. Names include Billy Don Orme Mrs. John L Green Mrs. Narcie Mae Owen Mrs Neal Douglas Allred Ray D Bates Ann West Burt Walter A Starkey James Herbert Matthews Marlin Fowler Charles O Allbrooks Mrs R R Garrett Carl C Pannell and others with street or area identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Don Orme
Decatur
John L. Green
Narcie Mae Owen
Cornelian Ct
Apt
Neal Douglas Allred
Yeamore St
Ray D. Bates
6Th Ave
Ann West Burt
Walter A. Starkey
Hartselle
James Herbert Matthews
5Th Ave
Marlin Fowler
Cullman
Charles O. Allbrooks
Ville
R. R. Garrett
Athens
Carl C. Pannell
9Th St. SE
Admission Notices for Marcus Lee and Robert Riggs
Mrs. John McCaghren and infant Marcus Lee of 1717 Cagle Ave. and Robert Riggs of 5137 Austinville Rd. appear in an admission notice. The brief item lists names and addresses in a local public notice column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ave
John McCaghren
Marcus Lee
Cagle Ave
Robert Riggs
Austinville Rd
Bank Street Admissions and Dismissals Noted
Miss Gloria Jean Hood of 303 Prospect Dr and Master Robbie Crow of 1610 10th Ave SE listed for admissions. Dismissals include Miss Annie Young of 713 Washington St Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank Street Admissions
Gloria Jean Hood
Prospect
Robbie Crow
10Th Ave
Annie Young
Washington St
Athens
Local Names Listing Residents in Athens Area
A long roster lists residents including Dorothy Hawk of Athens Harry Blaxton of Decatur Dessie Fuller of Sheffield Geraldine Massy of Athens Emma Bradshaw of Athens and many others across Madison Limestone and Limestone counties. The compiled names cover multiple households with designations and ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy C. Hawk
Athens
Harry Blaxton
Decatur
Dessie Fuller
Sheffield
Geraldine Massy
Emma Bradshaw
Local Names Listed in Lawrence County Notice
Lawrence County residents James Lamar Hazel from Moulton Emmett Woodard from Moulton Mrs Nammie Shelton from Moulton Kenneth Sims from Hartselle Mrs Grady Manley from Moulton Della Turner from Moulton Tennis Pearson from Trinity 1 are referenced in a public notice listing names and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lamar Hazel
Moulton
Emmett Woodard
Nammie Shelton
Kenneth Sims
Hartselle
Grady Manley
Della Turner
Moulton Tennis
Pearson
Trinity
Community Members Listed in Local Notices
Multiple names appear in a local listing from Cullman area including Mrs. Luther Whisenaunt of Cullman and Miss Ann Moore of Hanceville, with other entries identifying Mrs. W. C. Harris Crane Hill and Claude L. Bates Eva and Mrs. Clois Chandler Cullman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman Admissions
Luther Whisenaunt
Cullman
Ann Moore
Hanceville
W. C. Harris
Crane Hill
Claude L. Bates
Eva
Clois Chandler
Minnie Kelley
Howell Thurston
Mose B. Swafford
Cull
Market Prices Report From Local Retailers
Prices listed for today show ranges for various sizes and mediums with shortages noted. Report mentions store door delivery and minimum case sales including near by producers, with early hours reporting through 9 30 a m.
Reds Reported In Control Of Vientiane
The Associated Press says Red forces hold Vientiane as fighting remains light and government control rests with a military committee after the neutralist regime ceded power. Soviet planes were authorized to fly earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reds
Vientiane
State Department
Associated Press
Roy Essoyan
River Leaders Tackle Escambia Conecuh River Development
Alabama and Florida businessmen and officials formed a group in Pensacola to press for Escambia and Conecuh river development. Representatives warned dredging may be years off and progress hinges on foreign aid legislation plus proven economic benefits. Officers were elected and the next gathering set for Brewton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fila
Alabama
Florida
Escambia
Conecuh
George Grant
D-Ala
Grant
Bob Sikes
D-Fla
Florida Industrial Commission
Alabama Planning and Industrial Development Board
Richard H. Merritt
John Hill
Andalusia
Bryers Byrd
Brewton
Henry Hilton- Green Jr
Julian McGowin
TVA May Aid In Penal System
Ten tative arrangements would have the Tennessee Valley Authority cooperate in forestry camps for first offenders within the state penal system. TVA Board Chair Herbert D. Vogel cited joint efforts in reforestation across Beech River Be told Henderson County and Elk River areas as part of the plan discussed with Governor Ellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Burford Ellington Mondey
Beech River
Henderson County
Elk River
Herbert D. Vogel
Funeral services for Leroy Mosley
Leroy Mosley died Monday at his home 810 Walnut St NW. Funeral services will be directed. Survived by widow Mary Sue Moseley of Decatur, daughter Miss Emma Mosley of Decatur, sons Leo Mosley of Decatur James Lee Mosley and John H Mosley, both in the U S Army, and two others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Mosley
Walnut St
Mary Sue Moseley
Decatur
Emma Mosley
Leo Mosley
James Lee
John H. Mosley
U. S. Army
Man In Space Project Still On Time Says Von Braun
Wernher von Braun states the man in space program remains on schedule and a 1965 three passenger capsule mission is planned after a Saturn rocket barge transfer to NASA. He notes a 1.5 million pound thrust Saturn rocket is larger than Russian rivals and aims to lift a multi ton payload into orbit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Braun
Huntsville
Ala
Wernher von Braun
America
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Marshall Space Flight Center
United States
Ed Harbison Cullman and James L. Eddy Logan
Mrs Forster Baggett of Hanceville is listed with Ed Harbison of Cullman and James L Eddy of Logan in a brief notice. The snippet notes three individuals and appears to be a social or local record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Eddy
Logan
Forster Baggett
Hanceville
Three Wrecks Recorded Here
At 7 01 a m today a two car collision occurred at the intersection of 15th Ave SE and 11th St involving Marvin Hale and William Meadows Jr. Hale 37 of 1629 College St drove west on 11th St and turned right striking Meadows car which had stopped on 15th Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Bad. Ave
Marvin H. Hale
College St
William Meadows Jr
Betty St
15Th Ave
11Th St
Hale
Meadows
Scouts Visit Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville
Troop Scribe Jimmy Hughes reports 11 boys from District Diary visited Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. The next meeting will be devoted to learning to packing camping gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neel
Redstone Arsenal
Huntsville
Jimmy Hughes
Falkville Masonic Lodge Celebrates 90th Birthday
The Falkville Masonic lodge marked its 90th anniversary with a barbecue dinner led by master of ceremonies J. P. Eden. About 50 people attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkville
Masonic Lodge
J. P. Eden
Moulton Business and Professional Women to Host Christmas Party
The Moulton Business and Professional Women's Club will hold its Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Inez Atwood in Mount Hope. The event continues the club's annual holiday gathering and fosters professional networking among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Moulton’s Business and Professional Women’s Club
Inez Atwood
Mount Hope
Austinville
S. O. Maner
Bill Flynn
Kyle Martin
Courtland Jaycees organize anew club in meeting action
Courtland Earl Mayhall state Jaycee vice president from Cullman explained the organization to members of the newly formed Courtland Jaycee club at a meeting last night. Officers will be elected at the December 20 meeting in the American Legion Home. The group only compiled a list of about 80 prospective members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland
Earl Mayhall
Jaycee
Cullman
Courtland Jaycee Club
American Legion
Thieves Break Into Supply Room but Miss Key Items
Don Parker reports a break in the supply room where thieves entered but did not steal any items. No injuries or damage described. Local police are investigating the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Parker
County Christmas Seal Drive Nears Halfway Mark
Mrs. Lavonia R. Moulton of Lawrence County reports the Christmas seal drive has surpassed fifty percent of its goal. Mrs. Porter says mailings will go out this week to residents who have not yet purchased seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Lavonia R
Lawrence County
Goa
Porter
Health clinic meeting on new instruments for hard of hearing students
Porter and Lawrence County Health nurse attended a Cullman meeting that covered instructions on new examination instruments for hard of hearing students in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Lavonia R. Porter
Lawrence
Cullman
Athens College Announces Holiday Recess Schedule
Athens College will recess Friday for the Christmas holidays. Students return January 2 when winter quarter registration begins. Final examinations for the fall quarter are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens— Athens College
Athens Police Make Twelve Arrests in Week
Athens Police Department reports twelve arrests over the past week including charges of public drunkenness four and no drivers license. Officers conducted routine patrols and checkpoints across the city, with the public order offenses drawing the majority of arrests and the remainder for traffic violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens Police Department
Class Play Cotaco to Stage Laurie Comedy
The Corene Rebenta junior class presents a three act comedy titled Where's Laurie on Friday at the school. Admission is free and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotaco
S Laurie
Coren Eh Rebent
Danville 4H Club Members Shine in Recital
Members of the Danville Girls 4H club wear red and green in a community event highlighting youth achievement and club spirit. The brief reads as a listing fragment emphasizing color and group identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Danville Girls
Weather and Community Notes From Decatur Area
Five day Alabama forecast shows below normal temperatures with moderate to heavy precipitation mainly late weekend. Sheriff arrests include warrants for worthless check and assault plus a grass fire. Nesbitt Co. call deemed unnecessary. Local clubs report officers and events at Decatur venues and Albany Post Office extends hours for Christmas mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Nesbitt Co., Inc
Church St. NE
Moulton Heights
Albany
14 Negroes Lose Leasing Appeal
The Alabama Court of Appeals denied appeals by 14 Negroes from Birmingham bus integration convictions. Transcripts were not filed in time, upholding jail terms and fines from October 20 1958. Rev F L Shuttlesworth among those appealing but not on the bus. he faced disorderly conduct counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Birmingham
Alabama Court of Appeals
F. L. Shuttlesworth
Robert B. Harwood
Shuttlesworth
J. S. Phifer
Arthur Lee White
C. F. Jackson
Johnny C. Collins
Annie Buckley
Alfred Thomas
Joe Hendricks
Jim Hendricks
Willie Butler
Roberta Brinson
James C. Suttles
Doris Burrell
Lillie Bowman
Decatur Man Dies After US 31 Crash Near Ard Graw
Harvey M. Blaxton, 62, of 1609 Sherman St. SE, died Tuesday night from injuries in a collision on US 31 near Ard Graw Sheffield. Passenger Dessie Fuller, 60, of Sheffield, suffered multiple fractures and was listed as fair today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey M. Blaxton
Sherman St. SE
Athens-Limestone Hospital
U. S. Highway 31
Ard Graw
Sheffield
Betty Davis
San Antonio
Tex
Michigan
Robert
Julian Blaxton
Newman Mask
Arab
R. H. Thomas
Naragansett
R. I
Dawson Blaxton
Hillsboro
Alice Snider
Birmingham
Lawrence Nichols
California
Parris Terry
Florence
Beulah Terry
Moulton
Masonic Lodge
Dessie Fuller
Blaxton
Local Births Reported From Alabama Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Claos Chandler Cullman a son Dec 12 at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs John D Sherrill 1504 Seton Ave a son at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Gilbert Springer 218 Ferry St a son at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Nick Carr Jr 200 Shannon St Athens a son at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Harold F Young 1104 4th Ave SE a daughter Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claos Chandler
Cullman
Cullman Hospital
John D. Sherrill
Seton Ave
Decatur General Hospital
James Gilbert Springer
Ferry St
Nick Carr
Shannon St
Athens
Harold F. Young
4Th Ave
Decatur General Hos
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Danville
Markets
Wall Street
Thomasville, Ga
Columbus, M
Athens Limestone
Lyle Robinson
Belle Mina
Betty Jean Vaughn
Donald Allen King
Ethel Norman
Louise Bradford
Kenneth McWhirter
Madison
Ernest A. Protens
M. C. Allaway
Sophie Kelly
Birdie Mae Murry
Lester
Harold Claud
Curtis Hammond
Lexington
Charles Burns
Mildred Goff
Thomas Lewis
Juanita Miller
Brenda Jane Rogers
Fay Leg
By Geoffrey Gould
Lynne Shirley
Dan
Jacksonville
Fla
Baylor
Man Ed Harbison, Cullman
Arsenal
Moulton Bpw
Courtland Jaycees
Danville Club
Sheriff's Forces
Decatur Coin Club
Cap Hunter
al Stevens
Intellient
Bill Simms
Erect
J. C. Mahaffey
Ben Gunn
R. E. Whatley, Jr
Charles W. McLemore
Muriel T. Cox
City Electric Department
G. T. Semmes
Country Club Lane
Morgan County
Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama
Semmes
Semmes Ford, Inc
Wih
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Knights of Columbus
Ninth Armored Division
First Methodist Church
Decatur Little Theater
City Electric Department Auditorium
LeClaire Dewey
City Animal Shelter
West Decatur
George Collier
Toastmasters Club
Cornelian Hotel
George Wood
A. M. Lynch
Austin Crowe
Bob Solley
John Haralson
Lawrence Cooper
Sanfords
Choice
2Nd Avenue S.B
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