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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1949

Page

2

Pay Hike Bill Aims For Top Government Raises

A bill to raise pay for the President from 75000 to 100000 and the Vice President to 30000 with expense allowances seeks Senate approval Thursday. The measure would also boost 222 other top officials and give 15 500 federal workers small annual increases, with overall annual cost near 6.21 million dollars.

Washington Senate Senate Civil Service Committee Truman McKellar D-Tenn Senate Republicans Tait Ohio Barkley

Probation For Star Sought After Mitchum Convicted

Los Angeles January report states Robert Mitchum was convicted of conspiring to possess marijuana but escaped prison. Judge Clement Nye set a February 9 probation hearing after a 45 minute trial sans jury. Mitchum, 81, remains free on $1000 bond with Lila Leeds and Robin Ford also convicted. Vicki Evans claimed hardship in New York.

Los Angeles Jan. H—Ip Robert Mitchum Serior Clement D. Nye Jerry Giesler Giesler Mitchum Lila Leeds Robin Ford Vicki Evans Miss Leeds Ford Miss Evans New York

Negroes Register Mobile After Court Ruling

Mobile Alabama January 11 incompletely reported register figures show a rising number of Black residents registering to vote. Twenty four registered Saturday and Monday following a federal court ruling voiding Alabama Boswell amendment. Prior to the ruling 104 negroes had registered in Mobile county under the two year old provision. The board anticipated eight more registrations today.

Mobile Ala

Wanted salesmen for old line life insurance company

Wanted salesmen for Regal Reserve Life Insurance Company. Age 45. Must have dependents. Insurance sales experience not necessary. $150 plus expenses first month during training. Minimum income of $250 ex month plus bonuses. Good job for ambitious men ready to work. Contact Mr. or Mr. Roberts, 1010 1-2 For Phariday 1 to 4B. PAM w 12.

Old Line Regal Reserve Life Insurance Company

Market Roundup Shows Mixed Gold and Steel Moves

Wall Street opened with a narrow, mixed trend as most stocks edged lower. Homestake Mining rose briefly while Dome mines gained. Cornucopia Gold and Wright-Hargreaves posted curb gains. Losers included U S Steel Bethlehem Steel General Motors Woolworth International Harvester and United Aircraft. Notable small gains came from Chrysler Firestone Deere Coca-Cola Dow Chemical Du Pont and Southern Railway. Curb losers were Pancoastal Oil Pantepec Oil Waltham Watch United Light and Kaiser-Frazer.

New York U. S Dome Cornucopia Wright-Hargreaves U. S. Steel Bethlehem Steel General Motors Woolworth International Harvester United Aircraft American Telephone Kennecott Cooper General Electric Union Carbide Eastman Kodak American Woolen Union Pacific Nickel Plate Texas Co Transcontinental Western Air Chrysler Firestone Deere Coca-Cola American Smelting Dow Chemical du Pont Southern Railway Pancoastal Oil Pantepec Oil Waltham Watch United Light Kaiser-Frazer

Nashville Livestock Market Report Northbound Tennessee

Nashville Tenn Jan 11. Cattle sales slow to weak with 670 809 lb steers 23.75 few common 17.75 22.00 cows 3.00 16.50 vealers 29.00 36.00 calves 18.00 28.00 hogs 800 head top 21.00 140 160 lb 18.50 240 280 lb 18.75 19.00 sheep 50 head lambs 20.00 23.00 ewes 9.00 down.

Nashville Livestock Nashville Tenn Federal State Departments of Agriculture

North Georgia poultry market sees mixed demand and steady fryers

In Atlanta on January 11 the North Georgia live poultry market shows fryer prices holding steady despite unsettled undertones. Under 3 lb birds remain plentiful with fair to good demand, while over 3 lb fryers face slower inquiry and more abundant supplies. FOB farm prices reflect regional variation with New Hampshire Reds and White crosses at 27.5–30 cents and Barred Rock Crosses at 26.5–28 cents.

Atlanta USDA North Georgia New Hampshire

New York Cotton Rises on Short Covering and Strong Demand

Cotton futures firmed with short covering and trade buying as export forecasts for the season reach up to 4 000 000 bales. ECA credit to Britain and a similar Chinese purchase supported sentiment. Late quotes showed gains with March at 32.43, May 32.20, July 31.21.

New York Congress ECA Great Britain China

Morgan County hires three new teachers and an agriculture head

Morgan County Board of Education announces three new teachers. Cecil J. Teague and William C. Sims join Cotaco staff while Harold McMillan is named assistant headteacher of vocational agriculture for Morgan veterans. Teague is a Cotaco agriculture teacher replacing J L Rogers who resigned. Sims is a Cotaco junior high teacher replacing Mrs Rogers. McMillan is a December Auburn graduate and native of West Decatur.

Morgan County Board of Education H.R. Leeman Cecil J. Teague William C. Sims Cotaco Harold McMillan Veterans Mr. Teague J. L. Rogers Huntsville St. Clair County Teague Alabama Polytechnic Institute Sims Peabody College Cotato Hartselle McMillan Morgan Veterans Auburn West Decatur

Filibuster Buster Measure Moves to Floor Soon

Hayden proposes a resolution to end debate at any time by a two thirds vote, expected to precede other proposals in the push to curb filibusters, including Morse's plan for a major vote to end debate.

Buster Hayden Morse

Senior High PTA To Meet Thursday

The senior high PTA will meet Thursday at 3 15 P M at the senior high school. Principal speaker will be Mrs T H Orr who will discuss Society. Martha Jean Hill Jean Green and Jimmy Ta will have charge of the devotional.

PTA T. H. Orr Martha Jean Hill Jean Green Jimmy Taun

Miss Trafford Speaks on Florida Trip at Rotary

Miss Eileen Trafford exchange teacher from Bradford England spoke at the Rotary luncheon in Hotel Lyons about her Christmas holiday in Florida. She recounted discovering money in grafted oranges and discussed her teaching stint at Decatur junior high school.

United States Eileen Trafford Bradford Eng Rotary Club Lyons Miss Trafford Decatur O. S. Hagerman International Service Committee Otis E. Kirby Florida South Detroit Mich North Ala Frank Scroggins Ed Branch

MYF Activities At Christmas Praised In Lebanon Church

The MYF of Lebanon Methodist church earned praise for Christmas charity and a pageant titled Child Of Bethlehem directed by Rev. Sammie Stabler. They delivered 15 gift boxes to the sick and shut ins and held a tacky party with a sock supper and New Year’s watch service. Grace Hogan and Robert Myers were named tackiest couple, with judges Rev. Stabler and Robert Heaps.

MYF of Lebanon Methodist Church MYF Robert Myers Grace Hogan Rev. Stabler Robert—Heaps Ollie Jean Kelsoe

Red Shield Cage Season Opens At Lafayette Street

The Red Shield basket ball league opens this evening at 6 30 pm with a public inspection of the newly decorated Red Shield Boys Club at Lafayette Street. Salvation Army Division Commander Huffman invited. advisory and boys club committees attend. Senior Hillbillies clash with Moonshiners. juniors Scouts meet Black Hawks.

Red Shield Lafayette Street Salvation Army W. J. Huffman Hillbillies Moonshiners Scouts Black Hawks

Ten Votes Cast In Annexation Election Today

The article notes ten votes had been cast at noon in a bid to annex a 40 acre area west of Second Street into the city. Howard W. Johnson said about 20 voters were expected to cast secret ballots and polls at Decatur nursery close at 6 PM. This is the fourth annexation election in the Decatur area with two previous incorporations and one rejection.

Second Street Howard W. Johnson the Daily

Memorial Stadium Named for Selma War Heroes

Selma Alabama city council named the new athletics field Selma Memorial Stadium to honor Dallas County men who died in World War I. A construction contract of 255 646 was awarded to Cooper Brothers Construction Co for the stadium, and 32 995 for rebuilding the Rowell Base ball field grandstand. Work should start soon with completion hoped before the 1949 May season.

Selma Ala Selma Memorial Stadium Cooper Brothers Construction Co Rowell Dallas County

Keenum Receives Treatment for Finger Injuries at Work

Charles Keenum sustained injuries to two fingers while operating a cutter in the press room at Tennessee Valley Press on Monday. After medical care, he returned to his duties.

Charles Keenum Tennessee Valley Press

Port of Mobile key to Alabama economy speaker says

Henry W Sweet director of Alabama state docks and terminals told the Decatur Lions Club that the Port of Mobile handled more than a billion dollars in cargo last year and is the sixth largest in foreign traffic. He said 6 000 people work at the docks and urged development of inland docks and streams to boost state growth. Guests included Paul Kincaid Cliff Nungester Maynard Layman Phil Nungester and Fred Rucker.

Alabama Mobile Henry W Sweet Alabama State Docks and Terminals Decatur Lions Club Decatur Gulf Coast Seven Seas Paul Kincaid Cliff Nungester Maynard Layman Phil Nungester Fred Rucker Montgomery

Forrestal to Stay at Post After Talks With Truman

James V. Forrestal said after a White House talk with President Truman that he expects to remain as Secretary of Defense. He noted he may submit his resignation as routine but does not expect it to be accepted and that he wishes to continue in the cabinet. He discussed security act changes to be sent to Congress within two to three weeks.

Truman McKellar Civil Service Committee Barkley Kentucky Senate 80Th -Congress Rochats Flanders VI Lucas D-Ill Conor D-Md Baldwin Rconn Rict of Columbia Washington James V. Forrestal Forrestal White House Congress Defense

Roe Fulkerson Dies Founder of Kiwanis

Hollywood California January 11 Roe Fulkerson 79 a founder and editor of Kiwanis magazine died after three years of ill health He was the first president of the D C Kiwanis club honorary Kiwanis International president and long time writer and columnist for Washington newspapers He helped shape Kiwanis motto We Build and had lived in Hollywood for 17 years

Hollywood Fia Roe Fulkerson Kiwanis International Fulkerson D. C Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Magazine Maryville Tenn Washington Kiwanis

Doctor S A Gordon Stricken at Selma Hospital

Dr. S A Gordon of Marion Alabama former Alabama Medical Society president collapsed in Selma hospital today with serious condition. Hospital reports critical status and relatives were summoned.

Gordon Selma Ala S. A. Gordon Marion Alabama Medical Society

Party Delays Move on Dixie Intra-Party Shifts Delayed

Washington officials said no action would be taken to replace committee members from four Southern anti Truman states before a spring meeting. The Democratic National Committee still lists current members and has not confirmed reports of changes in Louisiana Mississippi South Carolina and Alabama. Louisiana and Mississippi have eliminated members from the list since September while South Carolina and Mississippi backed pro Truman organizations for their electors. Louisiana seeks replacements for W. H. Talbot and Mary Evelyn Dickerson as new members, while Mississippi shows Clarence E Hood Jr and Mrs John Clark on the roll. Marion Rushton remains out as Alabama national committeeman with Lennard Thomas still listed as committeewoman.

Washington Democratic National Committee Louisiana Mississippi Democratic Register South Carolina Alabama J. Strom Thurmond W. H. Talbot New Orleans Mary Evelyn Dickerson Oakdale Clarence E. Hood, Jr Meridian John Clark DeKalb Ashton H. Williams Lake City J. Richard Allison

Nations, Budgets, and Movements Parade Through World News

Across the globe reports show Soviet budget claims highlighting military aid and overseas expansion. Belgium's postwar cost of living soars. Indonesia visiting rights stall in the UN Security Council. Berlin plagued by blockades drawing humanitarian airlifts. Poland and Russia sit out Balkans talks. British troops curb squatters in Malaya. DeHavilland eyes Italian jet production. Panama shifts to defend the canal amid U.S. troop withdrawals.

Chamber of Deputies Moscow Truman Dnted United States United Nations Security Council Berlin Dena Chemnitz Germany Russia Belgium United Nations Special Commission For Balkans Poland Comeo Eee Maaya DeHavilland Aircraft Company Italy Panama Canal U. S

Tax hike proposals target corporations and high earners

Rep Taber says the budget must be cut down to earth as the President favors most of the $4 million tax increase from corporations. Rep Eberhar ter supports increases aimed at corporations and individuals with incomes of $16 000 a year or more.

Rep Taber R-N_ Y Eberharter D-Pa

Alarm Works as Bandit Learns Upon His Arrest

In San Francisco a holdup man pointed two guns at 55 year old Annie Waxman in her grocery demanding the dough and then four bottles of whiskey to make eight. He fled toward the door but was intercepted by Motorcycle Officers Herbert Morey and Kenneth Jordan as the store keeper revealed she had installed a Quizer alarm after four prior robberies.

San Francisco Annie Waxman Herbert Morey Kenneth R. Jordan

Fred Turney Rites Held Wednesday

Funeral services for Fred Turney of Valhermosa Springs will be held Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev. Robert Glenn officiating. Burial will be at Valhermosa cemetery, Peck directing, pallbearers listed as W G Grantland Melvin Williams David McAnally Paul Thomas D B Day Jr and Joe Rolfe Jr.

Fred Turney Valhermosa Springs Robert Glenn Valhermosa Cemetery Peck Directing W. G .Grantland Melvin Williams David McAnally Paul Thomas D. B. Day Jr Joe Rolfe Jr

Deed Transfers Include Counts to Curtis Taylor and Others

A list of daily record deeds shows Ida Counts transferring to Curtis Taylor for 3500 dollars, plus transfers from W. Van Gilbert to Ray Childs 850 and to D. M. McCoy 1450, with multiple other transfers including the City of Decatur to Sam E. Pruett for 2250.50 and a 1919 date noted for Doris Terry to Elba L. Terry.

Ida Curtis Taylor W. van Gilbert Ray Childs D. M. McCoy William Audrey Hendrix Earl Glenn William P. Norris Annie Lou Jansen Joseph E. Ruby John W. Bracken Joe Taylor Robinson David Mobley John D. Wyker W. B. Harvey Jr Doris Terry Elba L. Terry Roberts. Summerferd Wallace E. Summerferd

North Alabama farm equipment meeting opens at Kroell

A two day district event at Kroell Tractor on First Avenue gathers county agents and 4-H leaders from 16 counties. Auburn extension staff L L Self Tom Gaillard and H E Logue lead sessions as Pan American Oil Company demos tractors greasing and maintenance. Sponsors include Truck and Tractor companies Pittman Implement Kroell and others from Hartselle.

North Alabama Kroell Tractor Company First Avenue Coun Ty Auburn Extension Service L. L. Self Tom Gaillard H. E. Logue Eee Truck and Tractor Company J. D. Pittman Implement Company Kroell Tractor Company Ryan and Entrekin

Subzero Blasts Hit Western States And Snowbound Towns

Cold snaps hit Montana North Dakota Wyoming Colorado Idaho and Oregon with readings as low as 24 below in Harve Montana and 6 below in Pocatello Idaho. Snow paralyzed Gordon Nebraska and Tinton South Dakota isolating towns and prompting emergency relief as supplies dwindled and planes failed to land.

San Fernando Valley Montana Dakotas Minnesota Wyoming Colorado Idaho Mercury Harve Mont Pembinay N. D Evenue Wyo Pocatello Denver Burns Ore Amarillo Tex Nebraska South Dakota Iowa Rockies Gordon Nebr Tinton S D Black Hills Pacific Northwest Washington Power Company

Dan Heilman Brings History to Life in The American Adventure

Dan Heilman is praised as a gifted artist who makes American history vivid. He portrays dramatic figures as living people rather than lifeless statues and aims to animate history through his strip The American Adventure. His craft adds distinction and beauty to this popular art form.

Dan Heilman Heilman Gece

Local Notes From Decatur and Nearby Areas

Arthur Smith of TVA visits Decatur on business. Randolph Neeley of International Paper Sales Co. visits. H. R. Hamilton, county registrar member, ill at home. Mr. and Mrs. Meadows and Sim Howell travel to Memphis. Lena Harvey Bishop YWA meeting tonight at 7 30 at Joy Delmore home. Rev G M Davenport attends Birmingham meeting of church committee. Huffman family welcomes daughter born at Decatur General Hospital. Mrs Hobbs ill at Decatur General Hospital. Baby Harry Fuller ill at Decatur General Hospital.

Lena Harvey Ywa Central Baptist Church Joy Delmore First Street Fred Huffman Tanner Decatur General Hospital Harry Fuller Trinity 1

Pair Stolen Goods Tied to Athens Area Burglaries

Two men held in Atlanta then moved to Birmingham by federal authorities face charges in Decatur burglaries. Officers recovered items matching those stolen from O. B. Tutin’s cafe near Athens and James Newby’s store north of Athens. Bryant 32 from Logan West Virginia and Smith 26 of Maryland Maine are charged with multiple thefts. Smith also linked to a Florida auto theft alias Vester Rice Wilson. Hearing date not yet set, Sheriff C. B said.

Cooper Wells Atlanta Birmingham Smith and Bryant O. B. Tutin Athens James Newby Decatur Bryant Logan W. Va Florida Vester Rice Wilson Smith Maryland C. B

Miss Collier Receives 30-Year Service Pin

Miss Marcella Collier was awarded a 30 year service pin by Southern Bell Telephone officials at a noon luncheon at Hotel Lyons. Frank Malone Bell state manager presented the pin with six stars marking six five year periods. A Taylor organized luncheon with ten business associates in attendance.

Marcella Collier Southern Bell Telephone Company Frank Malone Bell Birmingham Hotel Lyons Miss Collier A. Taylor

Rites On Wednesday For Capt. Wilkinson

Funeral services for Capt. Thomas C. Wilkinson Jr. will be held in Birmingham Wednesday at 3 30 p m with military honors by the American Legion. He was killed in China on July 6 1945 while serving as liaison officer and was the son of T C Wilkinson a former Decatur Daily employee. Surviving are his father two sisters Mrs A B Chapman Jr of Birmingham and Miss Jane Wilkinson of Bessemer and a nephew of Mrs W S Russell. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Thomas C._Wilkinson Birmingham Brown Wilkinson China T. C. Wilkinson Decatur Daily W. S. Russell Line Street Russell Elmwood American Legion A. B. Chapman Jane Wilkinson Bessemer

Fire Discovered and Schoolhouse Saved

Two women spotted smoke from Bush school annex in Birmingham on January 11. They alerted fire department, saving the fire from spreading. Damage listed at 500 dollars. annex loss could have surpassed 20,000 dollars. The main building is fireproof.

Birmingham Rs. H. D. Fields Fannie Merle Smith Ensley Steel Works Fields Bush School Joseph T. Vaughan

Thirteen Accepted By The Army Here

Thirteen men left for physical examinations for entry into the Army and Air Force. Names include William Henry Carter Kenneth Varnall Carter J W Irvin William R Madis Fred Fraser Charlie L Thomas Thomas L Morris Lester L Lawrence Amos D Marrar Charles Oliver Jarmon Jay Kyle Meadows Bern ie W Sulcer Jessie B Cook.

Gadsden Judd Mason Army Air Force William Henry Carter Hillsboro Kenneth Varnall Carter Athens J. W. Irvin Somerville William R. Madis Town Creek Fred Fraser Charlie L. Thomas Lacon Thomas L. Morris Lester L. Lawrence Amos D /arrar Charles Oliver Jarmon Jay Kyle Meadows Falkville Bennie W. Sulcer Elkmont Jessie B. Cook

Monthly Singing at Penn Church of God Saturday

The monthly singing at Penn Church of God is scheduled for Saturday evening at the Friendship Baptist, with Rus Jenkins as chair inviting everyone to attend.

Penn Church of God Friendship Baptist Bu Rus Jenkins

Election Called Off In Alabama House Race

A special election in Elmore county to fill a vacancy in the Alabama house was called off due to a legal issue. Rep. Hornsby resigned for health reasons and his son, retired Brig. Gen. Aubrey Hornsby, is the Democratic nominee and sole candidate. A legal notice was published 30 days in advance as required by law.

Wetumpka Ala Alabama House of Representatives Elmore County Rep Hornsby Aubrey Hornsby Toorsion Ani

White House Budget Aims At Major Interior Redesign

The White House budget envisions nearly 4.5 million to remove structural fire hazards and overhaul the interior. President Truman and the first family, now at Blair House, may not return until next year as foundation work and extensive strengthening are needed. Original cost estimates were far lower.

Washington Jan White House Congress Budget Bureau W.E. Reynolds Public Buildings Administration Trumans Blair House Reynolds Bilait House Covernment

Robert L. Gray Called Home

Funeral services for Robert L. Gray 76 retired merchant will be held Wednesday at 2 PM from his residence 437 Elkton Street Rev X B Lavender Athens First Methodist Church will officiate Burial will be in Athens City cemetery McConnell in charge Gray died Monday night at home He operated a grocery store and meat market in Athens for about 30 years Survivors include his widow and one son Robert J Gray of Decatur Pallbearers listed Hal Sherbert R H McGuire Wesley Miller Johnny Demer Rufus Warren and Mr Beasley

Athens Ala Robert L.gray Elkton Street X. B. Lavender Athens First Methodist Church Athens City Cemetery McConnell Gray North Alabama Robert J. Gray Decatur Hal Sherbert R. H. McGuire Wesley Miller Johnny Demer Rufus Warren Mr. Beasley

Widow Judge Humphrey Trial Admits Large Crowd

In Toombs Superior Court the widow Amy Mallard testifies about a Nov 20 shooting. Twelve jurors chosen from white panel. Goldman of Cleveland sits with widow after being told to leave. Trial expected to wrap in two days. defense seeks severance. venue change may be pursued.

Humphrey T. Ross Sharp Toombs Superior Court Joseph Goldwasser Cleveland Ohio W. T. Carter Angelina Carter Providence Church Howell Goldwasser Sharpe W. H. Lanier Mal Robed Jard

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