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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1953
Page
1
A short community column highlights local events and notable residents in a series of brief notes. It mentions upcoming meetings, volunteer opportunities, school activities, and neighborhood spotlights with dates and places.
Fair to warmer this afternoon with partly cloudy skies and rising temperatures tonight and Friday. North and West portions may see scattered showers Friday. Lows tonight 30 to 38. Coastal winds become moderate then fresh Friday. Reverend Joe Gomes of Hartselle recovering after surgery at Decatur General Hospital.
The TVA in its 19th annual report traces the shift from agriculture to industry in the Tennessee Valley, noting faster regional growth than the Southeast or nation. It cites manufacturing rising to 20 percent of income by 1950 from 13 percent in 1929, and warns the need for more power capacity to sustain expansion. The region contributed to WWII and now hosts defense industries, yet still aims for higher living standards and continued development.
The Latham Fund opened today with several donations amid a family tragedy in West Court. Seven Latham family members are homebound after two young daughters died of spinal meningitis. others suffer injuries or hardship from prior events. Neighbors and local grocers contributed food and cash, totaling at least 43 dollars with more promised through The Decatur Daily.
TVA section shows 96 municipal and 50 rural systems sold a record nine billion kilowatt hours in the year ended June 30 1952. Revenue reached 103 million dollars with net income of 17.4 million. About 57 000 new consumers joined, bringing total to 1 226 000. Residential use surged as homes and farms electrified, with 300 000 farm connections since 1945 and farms electrified rising to 85 percent. Industrial and commercial use rose to 4.8 billion kilowatt hours, reflecting rapid regional growth.
Michael Patrick O'Brien, an American citizen claimed, remains aboard the Lee Hong ferry between Hong Kong and Macau. He has made his 89th consecutive round trip since September 18, barred from landing by immigration. U S officials contend he is Hungarian.
Fred S Hunt Jr chairman Morgan county chapter announces the 1953 March of Dimes with Albert Brewer as drive director. Hunt urges Morgan County to contribute its share for polio relief, noting past shortfalls and seeking local funding to support the national effort.
Rome says it will bar Italian born racketeers who may be deported after United States denaturalization. Names such as Frank Costello Joe Adonis and Thomas Brown are cited if the individuals lose American citizenship. The policy aims to avoid letting criminals be returned as easy targets to Italy.
President elect Eisenhower kept a quiet New Year at his Columbia University residence with his family and planned to attend a Commodore Hotel office conference tomorrow in preparation for the January 20 start of his administration. The general headquarters released the schedule for the upcoming meetings.
Washington reports a three year industrial mobilization plan is being prepared by the Pentagon and civilian defense agencies to be used if war breaks out. The plan calls for standby plants and new laws. a report to President Truman cites a seven fold rise in arms output since Korea and notes delays remain.
Redus C. Collier of Decatur was chosen by the state executive committee to lead the 1953 Crusade of the Alabama division for the American Cancer Society. He will organize the statewide April campaign during Cancer Control Month with Dr. John Day Peake of Mobile as committee chairman.
A first shipment of acrylonitrile, key for acrylic fibers, left Monsanto’s Texas City plant. Monsanto president Charles Allen Thomas and VP J R Mares christened the tank car, sending the debut load to The Chemstrand Corporation in Decatur, as Texas City builds new acetylene facilities from natural gas.
Senate leaders expect no delay in organizing the new chamber on Saturday with 36 new senators to be sworn in. Sen. Taft and Sen. Russell doubt quick rule changes, while liberal Democrats Lehman Douglass and Humphrey threaten an opening-day fight to alter filibuster limits and press civil rights and anti discrimination measures.
Hank Williams, 37, famed composer of Jambalaya and Wedding Bells, died en route to Canton Ohio after going unconscious in a car near Oak Hill West Virginia. Chauffeur Charles Carr said Williams died at Oak Hill Hospital. cause was not immediately known. Williams had been slated for a Charleston West Virginia appearance, canceled when weather forced a plane to Knoxville Tennessee.
Los Angeles County marriage license bureau secured a win over divorce courts in 1952. The year saw 30,177 marriage licenses issued and 29,496 divorces filed, reflecting the bureau's steady caseload.
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