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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1956
Page
2
Local residents travel and family visits noted as the Fourth of July holiday closes streets. Police report nine court cases with multiple traffic charges. Building permits total six thousand dollars for three projects. Church rallies and illness updates across Morgan County accompany social events and reunions. Public notices include D.A.V. meeting and Collier family gathering.
The United States suspended over 400,000 skilled young men under 20 from military service during World War I, altering manpower dynamics and labor availability as the draft faced broader exemptions and deferments.
A compiled list names multiple patients and associated spouses or guardians. Entries include Mrs. Johnny Butler Frances Victoria Miss Christine Heaton Mrs. Ed Miller Gary Herring Mrs. Roy Bell Roy Nelson Jr. and others such as Mrs. D E Leathers Sherrie Diana Mrs J C Wynn Ricky Ray James Hand Mrs Faye Walraven Mrs May Self James Asherbraner Mrs Henry White Mrs J P Daniel O C Milligan J L McCain Doyle Jones Roy Scott Mrs Fred Parker Thomas Lee Mrs Earl Shaddix and David Earl Dillard Kinney Mrs Monroe Sears Davie Allan.
Bank Street Hospital reports dismissals including Mrs. Wimbreath Melton of 1015 6th Ave SE and Mrs. Dalton Pearson of Moulton. Also named are Thomas Whitt of Hillsboro and E. S. Mcoreless of Town Creek.
Listings of admissions and dismissals at Athens Limestone Hospital and Decatur General Hospital with patient names and hometowns such as Athens Elkmont Harvest and Danville, plus entries for Baugh-Wiley Clinic and related notices. Includes infant cases and multiple addresses.
A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs William G Wright of 1420 Locust Street at Decatur General Hospital. The note adds a curious fact about Thomas Edison head pencils measuring 3 1 2 inches or less would fit in his vest pocket.
Senate debates Ike future as Morse says the President must announce quickly if he will seek reelection. Sparkman calls a second term bad for the country, while Hagerty notes no rescission of a comeback pledge and Knowland cites health and lack of talks about running.
Low bids totaling 380 472 on three road projects announced by the State Highway Department. Alvin J Hazelrng Jr of Cleveland was low bidder for 7 783 miles of grading drainage and bituminous treatment in Morgan County from Alabama 67 to Cullman County line and spur south west his bid 166 416. Gum Pond road is a state aid county project with both parties paying half the cost. Inter State Construction Co Nashville bid 34990 on Limestone County resurfacing 14 20 miles to be finished in 20 working days. Hazel rng Jr also was low bidder on a Cullman County project 10 158 miles treatment Baileyton to Holly Pond Baileyton Road spur bid 159 066. Brooks & Mixon Contractors.
The American Bible Society supports translating portions of the Bible into 1,092 languages. This effort advances access to religious texts across diverse regions and communities.
After court blocks for months the Alabama milk import law went into effect today. Agriculture Commissioner W W Todd promised steps for out of state producers to qualify under the law to ship into Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee to address a regional milk shortage. A temporary injunction was dissolved when Circuit Judge Walter B Jones let it lapse. the industry group had sought to keep the injunction during appeal but was denied.
H L Malone urged that paving the alley should avoid parking disruption as Crestview Heights residents weigh the proposal. The council approved zoning changes east of 19th Ave SE shifting the business district to heavy industrial and part of residence C east of 19th Ave SE to heavy industrial. The street committee may buy a three quarter yard drag line for sewer work. The city faces a $3,762.40 judgment plus $14.75 costs over a city truck and motorcycle wreck.
The draft declaration faced heavy editing as passages were struck. Jefferson noted the clause condemning enslaving Africans was removed to please South Carolina and Georgia, while Northern leaders sympathized with censures despite limited slave ownership. He feared foreign policy effects, warning France and Spain might envy a rising power in America.
Decatur and Cullman County submitted the lowest bids on two separate projects. Blount and Cullman County proposal B calls for a 0.057 mile bridge over Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River from Alabama 38 to Alabama 112 with a bid of 59,548. Bates and Ies Construction Co of Cullman offered 131,790 for 6.059 miles of grading and drainage from Alabama 69 southeast to Tutwiler School in Walker County.
Cotton priced at inch middling 36.00 and 35.03 for Decatur toan. Cottonseed at 42.00 dollars per ton. Milk Grade A at 6.10 per hundred. manufactured milk 3.15 per hundred. Wheat No 2 at 1.88. No 2 oats 0.58. No 2 yellow ear corn 1.50. No 2 barney 0.85. No 2 mile 82.30. Calves choice to prime 16.50 to 19.00. Utility cows 9.25 to 10.50. Butchers largely 16.25.
New York trading saw a mild recovery from yesterday's dip as leading issues edged up from fractions to about a point. Boeing led gains after a 2 for 1 stock split news, while rails lagged on steel traffic shutdown and several sectors posted mixed moves.
North Alabama markets show steady offerings with good demand as prices for broilers and fryers range around 24 pounds in the last 24 hours. North Georgia reports steady prices with strong demand and lighter weights due to high recent purchases and hot weather.
AP report details 24 hour Birmingham egg market with delivered prices, case counts, and quality categories. Prices show large eggs in the high thirties to mid forties, with mixed color, standards and nearby listings, including variations by size and weight.
Cattle numbers were light for holiday demand in Nashville. Prices held generally steady on available classes, with 900 lb steers around 17.50 for good stock and mixes at 16.00 to 18.00 for lighter and midweight categories. Cows and bulls ranged 7.00 to 14.00, calves mostly steady with high grades limited in supply.
Cotton futures in New York edged lower as traders reacted to mixed early price signals. Market participants watched global demand trends and weather data for crop prospects.
Jurors summoned for Circuit Court on July 9 in the Lloyd McAbee vs United Auto Workers Union case are excused as the trial is continued. Judge Newton Powell cited an ill key witness needing operation and said the case will be rescheduled when the witness recovers.
The Decatur fire department made 14 runs in June including a house out of town burning a fire caused by two cars with varying damage. June incidents also involved grass tar electric wiring chairs electric fans and a coal house mattress and floor with multiple minor to heavy effects.
Decatur police will deploy 17 uniformed patrol officers with all days off canceled to enforce speed limits and safe following distances on highways. Sgt. W B Little says reduced speed and following distance should reduce accidents, noting Morgan County has eight and Cullman County seven traffic deaths this year.
Recovery flights were halted by turbulent air while crews and investigators remained on a jagged butte after a TWA crash. The CAA said two airliners went down off course, a TWA plane with 70 aboard and a United DC with 58. Senator Smathers urged oversight of the CAA and aviation regulations were expected to change in the tragedy’s wake.
Funeral services for Conrad Graf 87 retired barber are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at his Cullman residence. He died Monday at Falkville Clinic. The Rev F J Mehrtens will officiate with interment in City Cemetery Moss Service Funeral Home directs. Survived by wife Elizabeth Miller Graf two sons Edger Graf New York Raymond Graf Cullman one daughter Miss Katherine Graf Montgomery four grandchildren six great grandchildren two brothers George Graf Cullman Dr Charles Graf Hanceville and one sister Miss Mary Graf Hanceville.
Mrs Lula Wilson dies Sunday at Baugh Wiley Clinic. Funeral Thursday 2 30 p m at C M E Church corner Cherry and Madison Sts Rev J W Powell to officiate. Interment Sykes Cemetery Decatur Reynolds in charge Eastern Star and Royal Circle Lodges to handle graveside rites. Survivors include husband A W Wilson daughter Mrs Owenia Redis Cleveland son Julius Wilson Birmingham granddaughter Mrs Betty Scruggs five great grandchildren all Decatur.
A Tanner resident, George B. Murphy, was charged with failure to yield right of way after his 1956 Cadillac collided with a 1956 International one half ton truck at the Canal and Vine streets intersection at 8 53 a m. The truck driver was Joseph R. Cook of Decatur. Damage affected the left front of the truck and the Cadillac. Lt. Pack Self and Policeman E C Bowman investigated.
Dr. Perry B. James announces Athens College has received a $30,000 check from the Ford Foundation, the first installment of a grant. The amount equals about half the total award, with full payment totaling roughly the college’s 1954 55 instructional costs.
Montgomery authorities halted all operations of Trans-America Insurance Co a firm that collected about one million dollars in general liability premiums last year across Alabama and Mississippi. State Insurance Superintendent Leslie L Gwaltney ordered a halt pending further investigation and actions.
Public Safety Director Bill Lyerly cautions Alabama drivers about five highway killers on Fourth of July travel. He urges safe driving and notes state patrol will be on duty to protect motorists from reckless behavior, including excessive speed, unsafe passing, failure to yield, and tailgating.
President Eisenhower will send Vice President Nixon to discuss with Chiang Kai-shek of Nationalist China. The White House announced the plan as Eisenhower recuperates from recent surgery and prepares a quiet Fourth of July at the country home with Mrs. Eisenhower.
John C. Oglesby of 414 Oak St died after a heart attack Monday at 3 15 p.m. while in the Sweet Shop on Lee St. He was rushed to Decatur General Hospital and pronounced dead. He was a representative of W A Case and Son Manufacturing Co and a native of Murfreesboro Tennessee. His wife Lottie M. Oglesby survives with four grandchildren and two sons, James Robert and John S. Oglesby.
Americans bought 1.4 million dollars worth of furs in 1899 and 400 million dollars in 1955, illustrating a long term rise in fur purchases across decades.
Moulton city hall plans by MOULTON Hall and Colvard Decatur architects say plans will be ready for contractors by Thursday. Bids open July 16 with a $25 refundable deposit. city limit set at $25,000 and site decision against the Alexander lot near the county jail. Street extension cost estimate discussed and 5 weekly dollars approved for gas for Street Superintendent Orbin Hill.
About 75 Japanese and Okinawan students and women protested before the U S Embassy shouting Yankee go home and dont steal Okinawa. The protest turned rough later as protesters locked arms and boxed police, but dispersed after two women met with Security Officer Francis S Ready who accepted petitions to President Eisenhower on land policy and leases. Residents demand higher annual rentals, fair compensation, no new land requisitions, and rapid return of Okinawa to Japan.
Mariano Dellernia, 31, a known small-time criminal with prior prison time, was shot to death in gang style nine days after release. Gunfire from a moving car felled him as he approached his apartment in the Bath Beach area of Brooklyn.
Local notice lists multiple postings including bread shop hours and new Lebanon bologna at Joe's Imported Foods, plus several real estate and pet notices. Items include Chihuhua puppies for sale or swap Wright 1630 Chestnut St, two and three room apartments for rent with contact numbers, and a black Chihuahhua male for sale with phone contact 847.
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