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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1958
Page
2
City firefighters responded to three alarms including a barn fire on Sherman Street and a defective flue on Ith Avenue SW. Court docket lists four over parking cases and other traffic offenses. building permits issued for several local properties. A Nashville speaker and a Tuscaloosa woman obituary conclude the day’s notices.
Senate committees weigh missile policy and immigration law tweaks as President Eisenhower faces a broad agenda. Education funding may expand a billion dollar four year scholarship program while a rivers and harbors bill faces House opposition and wage and postal rate changes loom amid ongoing civil rights and defense spending debates.
Waylon secured top honors at the Boys Club finals with a plaque presented by Dr. Ken Johnson of Chemstrand Acrilan plant. Mayor Roy Odom attended the meeting as Dan Dubose, executive director, leads the Morgan County United Fund partnership with Boys Clubs of America. Board members include Decatur business civic and industrial leaders.
Parent or Guardian signs to confirm vaccination against poliomyelitis.
Parents may authorize Morgan County Health Officer Dr. L. R. Murphree to administer Salk vaccines to children under 20. The form is provided for students and non students alike to return with parental consent to the Health Department for vaccination.
Morgan County schools compete for top vaccination rates under Kiwanis sponsorship with prizes totaling 260 dollars. Second two week drive runs Feb. 3 to Feb. 14 with a 300 percent efficiency target. Health Dept team visits remaining schools and Hartssel city hall for shots.
City planning commission postponed any decision on rezoning a half block on the west side of Somerville Road between 7th and 8th Streets from residence A. A public hearing drew 22 speakers, with most opposing the proposal to rezone to local business, and the commission tabled the measure for further study.
A three judge panel will hear the case alleging unconstitutionality of the placement law. The panel includes Judge Richard T. Rives of the Fifth Circuit and Judges Seybourn H. Lynne and H. H. Grooms of the Northern District of Alabama. Direct appeal to the Supreme Court is possible since a Fifth Circuit judge sits on the panel.
Mrs. Zada M. Sparks died at 10 15 p m yesterday at her home 1005 7th Ave SE Decatur age 68 Funeral services Wednesday 2 30 p m at Eastend Methodist Church Decatur with Revs Jimmy Rodgers Milford Walker and Robert Heaps officiating Burial at City Cemetery Brown Funeral Co in charge Survivors include three daughters one son and multiple siblings and grandchildren. she was a longtime Decatur resident and church member
Capt Iven Kincheloe and other rocket experts weigh Russia's possible high altitude goals. Kincheloe, who flew 126000 feet in the X2, would not ride the X15 without a safe return chance. Dr Fred Whipple of the Smithsonian says the reports merit study.
Funeral services for Walter C. Eubank aged 75 of 416 8th Ave NW were held at 2 p.m. at Grant Street Church of Christ with Ministers James Faulkner and P A Thompson officiating. He died yesterday in Bank Street Hospital after a four week illness. Burial followed at Rosela Cemetery, with Brown Funeral of Decatur in charge. Pallbearers included Johnny Wallace L R Brooks Charlie Aves Leon Reeves Bruce Nix and Delano Knop. Surviving are two daughters Mrs James L Simpson of Birmingham and Mrs Floyd Herbert of Del Rio Tex. four sons J H and Lloyd Eubank of Decatur Ed of Birmingham and Harry of Louisville Ky. one brother W T Eubank of Dallas and two sisters Mrs Maggie Cross and Mrs John Gideon of Etheridge Tenn. six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Dr. John S. Rinehart explains at the observatory that a manned launch need not be as large as a satellite mission. A smaller rocket could reach the target height and then rely on gravity to return to Earth, following prior dog space-borne tests.
Cotton inches middling 34.50 while Decatur loan 32.79 and cottonseed 25.00 per ton. Milk Grade A 6.33 per cwt and manufactured milk 320 per cwt for four percent. Wheat 1.60 per bushel, No 2 Yellow Corn 1.19, No 2 White Shelled Corn 1.63, No 2 Milling Wheat 2.00. Cattle numbers 400 with steers 21.00-23.50, cows 12.00-17.00, calves 27.00-32.00. Hogs 1,000 head 185-240 lb 18.00-18.50 per cwt, sows 14.00-15.00.
New York markets show demand for aircraft stocks and bonds improving. Cotton steady with trade and short covering. wheat exports rising. corn down while march futures rise. oats higher on demand. soybeans higher on improved demand. Hogs steady to lower with top around 19.50 and cattle steady to lower with highs near 30.50.
In quiet afternoon trading on the New York market shares moved modestly up with several aircraft makers leading gains. Bell Aircraft Boeing and United States Steel rose while Royal Dutch Montgomery Ward Chesapeake & Ohio lagged. volume around 2 million shares.
New York cotton futures remained steady in quiet trading with after noon prices higher than the prior close. March 35.76, May 35.98 and July 35.96.
Chicago AP reports grain futures were irregular in light dealings on the Board of Trade. Wheat closed fractionally higher near 2.22 to 2.25, corn about steady to up, oats mixed, rye up, soybeans higher, and lard down to around 11.40 per hundred pounds.
AP reports a firm broiler and fryer market in Birmingham with adequate demand and active trading. North Georgia live poultry shows fair to good demand with prices for broilers 2 to 3 percent higher and varied farm to plant delivery, while hens and heavy types show modest gains and light offerings in Atlanta area markets.
Birmingham market prices for 24 hours show unsettled undertone with adequate supplies and fair to good demand. Prices paid delivered include various cases and sizes with quality standards and local production details for whites, large and medium classifications.
AP reports cattle markets show moderate supply with fat steers around 950 lb down 50 to 1.00 from prior levels. Standard and mixed weights 500-750 lb mostly 21.00 to 23.50, heifers 16.00, utility 16.50 to 18.50, cows 15.00 to 17.00, and bulls 17.00 to 19.50. Stocker calves 150, dealers paying 27.00 to 32.00 for good and choice.
Byebanks in Canada report completing 80 successful corneal transplantations recently. This milestone reflects growing surgical capacity and donor tissue availability across Canadian centers.
List of hospital dismissals and patients by town including Moulton Hillsboro Danville Trinity Gray Russellville Town Creek and others. Names include Mrs Edward Woodard Mrs John Buttram Billy Ray White Grady Moody Malcolm Heflin and Gwyn Terry.
A list of patients and admissions is provided for Decatur General Hospital and surrounding areas. Names include Fred Thomas Sims Birmingham two and numerous residents from Athens Hart selle Birmingham Madison Ardmore and Danville with accompanying addresses and marked infant and adult statuses.
Court docket lists parties Mrs Herman Phillips Ollie Benson Mrs Clifford Vaughan and Mrs B G Berryhill versus B E Smith with addresses at NW Vine Street 14th Avenue SE 11th Avenue NW 19th Avenue and 1217 19th Avenue for legal action proceedings in Decature.
Services for Henry Albert Hamilton age 68 will be at 2 p m tomorrow at Eighth Street Church of God. Burial in Nelson Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home in charge. He died after a heart attack in an Austinville garage while en route to Decatur General Hospital. Survivors include his widow Hessie Hamilton a son William W Hamilton of Birmingham five stepsons all of Hammond Ind three stepdaughters Somerville Hartselle and Wetumpka.
Joseph Lewis Allen 77 died yesterday while at work in Athens Alabama Funeral services set for 3 p.m. tomorrow in Mc Connell's Chapel with Rev E L McFee officiating Burial will be in City Cemetery Mc Connell Funeral Home directing Survivors include wife Alice Allen one son Bernard M Allen three brothers Jim Will and Bob Allen three sisters Mrs Sarah Hoakenbury Mrs Inez Stuggs and Mrs W C Twiford
Mrs Annie Belle Willett of Athens 2 aged 55 died at 7 30 last night at Decatur General Hospital Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 am at Popular Creek Baptist Church with burial at Popular Creek Cemetery McConnell Funeral Home in charge Survivors include her husband John D Willett two daughters Mrs Odell Nixon and Mrs Edith Baughter both of Athens 7 her mother Mrs Rebecca Brooks and others mentioned in the obituary
William Nix of Trinity and G H Blackwood of Akron battled to a 0 0 draw in a goalless encounter. Both players defended well as the match produced few scoring chances.
A list from Bank Street Hospital shows residents including Mrs. Otto Hastings at 2705 Coun try Club Rd SE, Mrs. Joe Joseph at 509 W. Moulton St, Mrs. Buford Corum Box 93 Hillsboro, Mrs. D. H. Hogan Sheridan Apts, Mrs. J. B. Blaxton Hillsboro 1, and Mrs. C. C. Stewart on Hargrove Rd Tuscaloosa.
MONTGOMERY Gov James E Folsom ordered belt tightening but Revenue Commissioner Larue Horn says school appropriations will be met in full. He notes educational funds remain on track despite tax collection declines and summer business slowdown. The governor urges departments to be economical in spending.
Norma Hill sues Southeastern Greyhound Lines for 25000 damages claiming a bus passenger incident on U S Highway 31 ten miles south of Cullman on December 15 caused her to be thrown from a seat and injure her back. The suit cites driver negligence and seeks damages for physical injuries and mental anguish with attorneys Albert P. Brewer and Gene H. Lentz listed.
Four brothers Henry Grover Lee James O and Dennis Bloodworth and one sister Mrs Pearl Adams are named in an Athens notice. The listing mentions Athens 6 as the location.
The hot springs along the Big Horn River in Wyoming are reported to discharge about 18.6 million gallons each day. This figure highlights the site as a significant source of mineral spring water in the region.
Mr and Mrs Edward Woodard Moulton 4 welcomed a daughter Sunday at Lawrence County Hospital. Mr and Mrs John Buttram Hillsboro welcomed a son Sunday at Lawrence County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Leonard Love 1411 16th Ave SE welcomed a daughter yesterday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs William E Vinson E Forrest St Athens welcomed a daughter yesterday at Decatur General Hospital.
Sandlin, a Morgan County native, dies leaving his widow and son P. Herman Sandlin Jr. of Colorado Springs. He was active in the Masons and the Central Baptist Church here.
At its first 1958 meeting, the Decatur Outboard Boating Club voted to join the Southeastern Boating Assn. Thirty one members attended. Plans for a May boat parade and flotilla were announced with Ed Thompson as Commodore. Appointments named Eugene Buckley publicity chairman Joe DeCastro safety director Robert C. Jackson assistant cruise master Buck Morris supply master. A boating film followed adjournment.
Fragmentary notice mentions Brunswick County Virginia origin of Brunswick stew and a point about voting booths in Turkey. also an old classified snippet notes a Pekingese puppy for sale and a furnished three room apartment for rent with contact numbers.
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