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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
2
Fire officials say the Wayside Inn a historic 1686 site linked to Longfellow and Henry Ford was a total loss after a blaze that started in the ballroom. No one was inside. antiques and Ford collection destroyed as units fought the fire.
The French general elections face disruption as nationalist extremists threaten violence in Algeria. Officials resign and polls may be postponed after threats signed by the Front for National Liberation. Algeria, with nine million people, seeks fair representation as French colonists control deputy seats.
At the hearing Graham stated the company's activities were conducted in good faith and within the law. The commission said under Alabama securities law the respondent need not be aware of violations and may wilfully violate the law even if ignorant of legal consequences.
John L Canterbury longtime Southern Railway telegraph operator at Decatur station died in Kennedy Veterans Hospital Memphis after months of illness. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Brown Funeral Co and body to be returned to Decatur.
Funeral services for L. F. Smith 95 were set for 2 this afternoon at Bethel Church Morgan County conducted by Rev P A Green. Smith died Wednesday at 2 50 am at his home 809 3rd St East. He is survived by his wife.
Movie listings show Princess The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland and Roy Bolger at PVRS abs with showtimes 1 3 5 7 9. Also ROXY presents Lay That Rifle Down with Judy Canova and Robert Lowery at 1 3 5 7 9. Sunset offers Were No Angels with Humphrey Bogart and Alda Ray at 6 45 and 9 00.
New York markets extended gains in a second session as aircrafts and major groups push prices higher. Strong blocks included North American Aviation Pan American Airways Chrysler General Motors General Dynamics Sperry Rand and U S Steel with notable advances.
AP reports North Alabama markets show barely ample offerings with strong demand and prices for broilers around 18 cents at farms and 19 cents delivered to plants. North Georgia markets firm with offerings barely ample and prices mostly 18 to 19 cents at plants and farms. hens steady to heavy types 25-28 cents f o b.
Birmingham 998 egg market firm with demand exceeding supply. Ulosale grades and delivered prices in Birmingham include extra large at 54-58 cents and large 55-59 cents, medium 50-54, small 45-46 cents, standards 50-53 cents.
The Nashville market notes cattle and calves at nominal levels, with wealers steady on limited lots. Hogs show weak prices on scattered offerings, with No 1 and 2 hogs near 11.50 while overall supplies remain small and uncertain.
Minnie Smith and her four sons Marvin William Charlie and J B are mentioned as mourners with interment directed by Moss Service Funeral Home in the adjoining cemetery.
About 800000 railroad workers receive wage boosts from 10 to 144 cents an hour. Nonoperating workers gain 14 percent plus company paid hospital and medical benefits, retroactive to December 1. Operating workers get 100 cents an hour with 31 extra cents daily for conductors, costs totaling over 300 million dollars yearly.
A union spokesman refused comment on Blasier’s charge of obscene language used at a meeting. The IUE began a strike on Oct. 17 idling 44,000 members in 30 plants, followed by the independent United Electrical Workers striking on Oct. 26, idling 10 more plants. UE represents about 11,000. Both unions seek a one year contract with a 15 cent an hour wage increase, rejecting company offers of five year deals with about 23 percent wage rise over the term. Workers average about $2.10 an hour before the strike.
The Perry County Hospital Board votes to name an eight room addition for Lester M Neely Jr 37 a Marion civic leader who died suddenly Funeral services closed businesses Radio station WJAM owned by Neely and his mother aired quiet music Neely chaired the Industrial Development Committee and joined the Perry County Planning Board He and his mother ran six theaters after an engineering degree from Georgia Tech and Navy service.
State Auditor B E Thrasher Jr cites illegal acts linked to the sale of Colquitt County land to the Highway Department. Chairman W A Blasingame signed as owner and received 10 250 in advance payments. The audit criticizes department staff and policies, notes 10 762 in illegal contractor payments, and reviews a 33 750 gas saver purchase. Blasingame says he may have signed in the wrong place and denies personal gain.
Rev and Mrs Joe Weatherly and son Buster of Minneapolis plan to spend Christmas with their family in Danville. St Pauls Lutheran children meet Friday and a Christmas service is set for Saturday. A Christmas program comes to Danville Methodist Church Sunday at 7. Oak Ridge Boys Club hosts a turkey shoot Saturday at 9 am. Public welcome. John Richard Lile, born Wednesday at Hamil Clinic, is named by Zero Lile and wife. Captain C W Bethany and family, Camp Gordon GA, plan holiday visits. Dee SP-10 and family in Ft Bragg NC visit relatives in Danville area. Pfc Earl D Benfield at Fort Bragg arrived to spend Christmas with parents. Bill Benfield returns from University of Alabama for holidays. Reverend G T Hancock to lead Flint Baptist Church service Sunday at 7:30. Berret Kessler and sons visit Trinity. Cecil May of Greenville joins May family.
Dismissals include Larry Hammett at 311 College St Hartselle Lamar Bauer 215 S Marion Athens Mrs Marvin Taylor and infant son 824 6th Ave SE Mrs I S Meyer 1403 Cypress St Admissions L D Lorance 914 Cardale St
A hospital discharge roster lists patients and relatives from Hartselle and nearby towns including Patricia Ryker Otis Williams H L Dobbs and infant son Clifford Speake Danville Eric Mitchell Julia Parker Elia Hill Addie Tapscott Johnny Newton Freddie Hagood Harold Smithson Byrd Dean Judith Lawrence B C McCutcheon James Belew Earl Elliott Lyle Drain Calvin Winton Gracie Ferguson and Bobby Runge with multiple mentions across Hartselle Falkville Decatur Somerville Trinity and Altha Higdon.
Lancaster County Attorney released a signed confession by Darrel F. Parken claiming he strangled Nancy Parker after she refused his advances. He described disabling her, staging a rape to mislead investigators, and leaving for work after the crime. Parker had attended the funeral in Des Moines before returning to Lincoln.
A directory snippet lists multiple names and addresses including Rev. Jimmy Rodgers at 1716 Beech St, Decatur. John Geary at 1123 11th Ave SE. Marvin Owens at 718 5th Ave SE. Mrs. James Holloway 909 Ferry S4. Annie Johnson 1506 Grant. Billy Miller with infant son 418 6th Ave SW. Charles Birdwell with infant daughter 507 Canal St. Bennie Thomas with infant daughter Falkville 1. William Maner with infant daughter Decatur. Celia Martin Town Creek. John W. Smith U S Navy Pensacola Fla. Henry J. Fleming 621 Canal St. Mrs. Fred J. Kull Harvest.
A son born to Mr and Mrs Lee Follette at Decatur General Hospital. A daughter to Mr and Mrs ly Bolan at General Hospital. A son to Mr and Mrs Douglas Eubanks at Decatur General Hospital today. Floyd Johnson at Baugh Wile Clinic. A son to Mr and Mrs H L Dobbs at Hartselle Hospital. A son to Mr and Mrs Samuel Collins at Hartselle Hospital.
Sidney W. Tingen of Montgomery has been elected treasurer and general manager of the West Boylston Manufacturing Co. He succeeds the late G. Arthur Cook and is a North Carolina native who has served as assistant treasurer.
Gerald Jerome Coin, 25, an amnesia victim who rejoined his wife Janet and their two year old daughter Jackie, is selling Christmas trees in the Dalton area. He cannot recall prior memories though his wife recognized him. Coin had sought help in Hattiesburg to establish his identity after memory loss since 1954.
Traders eyed a March 1 target for admission of the shares to the New York Stock Exchange. The over-the-counter market remains active with brokers noting buy orders while price levels and dividends are debated, with actual pricing to come shortly before the sale.
Poet Robert S. Hillyer sixty a Pulitzer prize winner was listed in serious condition after emergency head injury surgery from a rear end auto collision near Newark with a truck driven by Clayton Briggs fifty five of Bloomfield New Jersey Briggs in back injury and in good condition Wilmington General Hospital reported he had been in a coma earlier today and rallied after surgery.
Harold W. Conant of Easthampton Massachusetts serves as president of the company which relocated its offices to this area in 1931 after ten years of operation.
In Panama City Mrs. John V. W. Falck, 45, died from smoke inhalation after a bedroom fire. Her son-in-law Capt. John Barlowe, 25, suffered major burns while rescuing her. Fire officials noted possible smoking in bed and estimated losses at about 1000 dollars.
Birmingham Recorder's Court Judge Ralph Parker entered innocent pleas for 15 produce wholesalers and convicted them of violating a health ordinance requiring fresh food be sold only in enclosed or screened buildings. He fined each $10 and costs. 24 other handlers’ cases were continued until Jan. 11.
A morning blaze in an eight family Brooklyn building killed two adults and two children. Fire officials said a cigarette ignited wastepaper with Christmas wrappings. Margaret Murphy 82 refused to use a fire escape. Ruth 5 and Joyce 4 died with mother Fileen Best 22. Ten taken down by ladders including 13 year old Julia Hynes who clung to her rescuer as flames touched her hair.
Albertville reports a farm wagon truck car crash killed Sam Davis 49 and earlier claimed the life of his mother Mrs. Lela Davis 79. Six others were injured including two men in the wagon as authorities said the wagon and truck collided and the truck swerved into the Davis car.
Fresno housewife Barbara Schattinger 27 admits beating husband James 28 to death with a pipe during an argument at midnight. She placed the body in a closet and did nothing for five days while continuing daily chores. she summoned her father after telling him she had important news.
Jewel O. McDonald, 38, of Slocomb, was killed early today when his car left the road on Alabama Highway 66 just north of the Alabama Florida line. The crash occurred between 2 and 3 a m. authorities were not notified until about 7 a m.
Classified notices list a used Electrolux vacuum for sale at Westcourt Apts unit 3 with contact 2063-M. A black suede purse was lost in uptown Decatur with a liberal reward for return, call 1453-XW. A short haired black and white terrier dog is stray from 1026 Grant St with a reward, call 782. A 3 room furnished upstairs apartment with bath and tile kitchen at 1435 Colum bia Circle, phone 983.
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