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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1957
Page
2
Twenty-seven drivers declared to race on the fast concrete track touted as one of the country’s toughest. Spectators will see American made models challenge European cars as Dick Dungan’s Mercedes 300 SL won last year’s Lion’s Cup and Payton McComack won in 1955.
President Eisenhower endorsed a moderate approach to the voting rights bill while noting he was not involved in drafting the measure. He said the core aim is to prevent illegal interference with a citizen’s right to vote and invited discussion from all sides despite Southern criticism.
Classified note seeking homes for a small boat with a 14 ft Dunfey hull, 55 Mercury motor and trailer. Affordably priced at $65 monthly, located near 1516 Sherman Street with searage stairs both ends. Close in rentals at $35.00 daily or $236 nightly.
Incoming Superintendent Woodrow Burks announced personnel changes at his first board session. Oliver McKay was named foreman of the county shop with T W Jeffries Willard Smith and Seldon Kelso remaining. S B Cross became transportation supervisor and attendance worker, replacing Callie Martin. Peggy Tankersley and Marie Turner were named other staffing changes with several vacancies pending.
Sgt Little outlined heightened traffic safety as pamphlets are handed out during the Fourth of July period. He cited past fatalities on Alabama highways and warned that loitering near Keller Memorial Bridge will be policed to prevent youth diving into the river. If children are found, they will be turned over to juvenile authorities.
Local holiday notices state Independence Day will be celebrated on Sunday with city county and federal offices banks and most private businesses closed. Downtown stores plan reduced hours and The Decatur Daily will print early with the business office closing in the afternoon.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs Evelena Boyd of Maple Street will be announced later by Reynolds Funeral Home. Mrs Boyd died Tuesday night at Decatur General Hospital.
Nine Morgan and Cullman students earned places on the University of Alabama spring 1957 dean's list requiring a 2.5 GPA or higher. Decatur scholars Jimmy A. Tucker Martha J. Baker Patsy C. Bethany Anna L. Griffin. Falkville John D. Cloud. Hartselle Robert H. Orr Omer E. Thomas Jr Beverly J. Carr. Cullman Wallace F P Quick Hanceville residents also named.
The article notes that the heart and stomach reside in the head region of shrimp, drawing attention to the creature’s internal anatomy and how it differs from other edible seafood.
President Eisenhower praised Arnold Jones as the most capable and disinterested candidate for TVA commissioner. He said Jones, a deputy budget director, fits the TVA purpose and rejected naming Congressman Howard Baker due to his policy against appointing sitting members of Congress. The President also supported self financing TVA but urged proper congressional control over new facilities and program expansion.
A wife speaks of the Air Force declaring her husband dead after a missing plane crash. She notes hope remains despite official statements and cites a neighbor pilot, Glenn Sutton, who also disappeared with a two week old baby at home. She reflects on fate and the realities of military service.
Dismissed patients through the program funded by the Association will use 600 for drug purchases from the State Health Dept. The Morgan County Health Dept will distribute the drugs. A mobile X-ray unit from Jefferson County may be used to X-ray seniors at 75. The program will run in the fall with the Morgan County board of education handling transportation.
The Baku oil production hub sits on the western side of the Caspian Sea. The brief notes its geographic position as part of regional oil activity and infrastructure.
Decatur officials authorize Mayor Knox McRae to borrow 50000 to cover current operating needs, bringing total this fiscal year to 150000 and potentially a fourth 50000 loan before Oct. 1. End-year deficit uncertain, with 90000 over budget already offset by cushion funds and anticipated revenues.
Milling wheat priced at 1.80 and poultry wheat at 1 230 per unit. Barley 9.5 cents. Cattle sales include 200 head at various grades with steers 500 800 pounds and 13.00 18.00. calves 125. Hogs active with barrows and gilts up 25 to 75 cents, No 1 3 100 240 lb hogs selling 19.00 to 19.50.
New York trading showed gains across major shares led by aircraft makers. Senate passage of a defense spending bill restoring nearly 972 million amid 1.2 billion in house cuts buoyed sentiment while copper producers faced cut plans and construction outlays reached a June high.
Birmingham AP notes steady demand and normal trading for greens and supplies. Early Wednesday quotes show modest activity with 2 percent margins and farm plant shipments up to 20, f.o.b. conditions through 10:30 a.m.
The midweek supply and demand balance remains steady with broilers and fryers priced around 2 to 3 percent per pound. Average weights run 3.00 to 3.25 pounds with farm prices varying. sales are limited, hindering a clear market benchmark.
Birmingham AP reports 24 hour market ending 10 30 a m Wednesday with steady demand and good inquiry in all quarters. Egg prices delivered Birmingham show A quality whites large 39 cents, 32 and 27 cents for mixed colors and smaller lots, with minimums noted.
The Nashville market notes reduced livestock supply with weak cattle and mixed grades. Prime cows fetch about 20.00 to 21.00, calves around 17.00, butchers 19.50 to 20.00, and mixed lots show wide ranges. Lambs and ewes scarce early, with small lots of various weights and prices listed across regions.
In Lake Charles Louisiana officials report 296 bodies recovered with 112 unidentified and coroner Dr. Harry Snatic estimating at least 400 more missing. Sheriff Henry Reid notes 50 unaccounted for with many others not yet reported.
Decatur General Hospital lists admissions for Kenneth Joe Johnson Robert Lee Kitchens Hughie Clark Stone Loyd B Copeland Andrew S Jones Milissa Smith and others. Dismissals include Charlies Hill Mrs Robert E Ogle Lawrence Waylon Hopkins Mrs Catherine Shabeeb Gerald Wayman Shankle and Michael Laffman.
J. D. Hagemore of Cullman and Paul M. Hunter of Madison are noted along with Mrs. Paul Rowe Jr and her infant daughter of Falkville in an item listing residents and families.
Mrs. Doyle Crowden of Town Creek Rt 1 Mrs. Coleman Gillespie of Trinity Rt 1 Frank L Howell of Moulton Mrs. Enoch Borden of Town Creek Ettery Bates of Danville Rt 1 are named in a local notice listing residents and addresses.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Crowden of Town Creek 1 welcome a boy born at Lawrence County Hospital. Mr and Mrs J L Marsh of Madison 3 welcome a daughter born this morning at Baugh Wiley Clinic.
Funeral services for Nadine Patterson 31 of Anderson will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Anderson Baptist Church conducted by Rev. R.T. Speakman. She died today at 5:45 a.m. at Jackson's Hospital Lester. Burial in Mitchell Cemetery. Survivors include son Gary Jann two daughters Cherie and Gaylia parents Otis and Mrs Ridgeway all of Anderson a brother Billy Ray Ridgeway of Cleveland grandmother Mrs M D Cobb of Rogersville. McConnell Service Funeral Home to direct.
Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Eugenia Stewart 65 Elkmont 1 are set for Thursday at 10 a.m. in the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel. She died Monday night after a long illness. The body lies in state 9 a.m. to service time and will return to the residence until the service. Surviving are her husband W L Stewart a daughter Mrs B R Batie of Jacksonville Florida and a brother.
Lawrence County children can look for summer school this year. Supt. of Education Woodrow Burks said all schools in the county would open doors for the summer session on July 29. No date has been set for the cotton harvesting recess.
Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Manley announce the Tuesday birth of an 812 lb son at Gordons Hospital Lewisburg Tennessee. Mrs Manley is the former Mary Kate Sanderson of 714 3rd Ave SE.
Residents hear news of a two-vehicle crash on Second Ave SE with Newton Norman cited for no license, and Carl Baynard Watson involved. Firefighters respond to a mower fire at Auto Electric Supply Co. plus the animal shelter holds nine dogs for redemption. Building permits issued for church enlargement and repairs. Blue Haven pool to open July 4th.
The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce urges $750,000 in state capital funds for the Tennessee Valley Trade School near Decatur. The resolution targets the governor and state officials, notes high enrollment and industrial growth, and cites the school as the region’s sole facility of its kind. Local lawmakers expect support but acknowledge possible opposition.
Two Ladies Auxiliary members from the D.A.V. Chapter 11 elected to state roles at Tuscaloosa convention. Lucy Walker named state junior vice commander and Estelle Morrow state historian, with other officers listed. Morrow later backed for national second junior vice commander. national convention set for August in Buffalo.
President Eisenhower proposed inviting every country to observe on site fallout from future United States atomic tests. He reiterated confidence that in four to eight years U S scientists could develop a clean hydrogen bomb and affirmed the offer to suspend tests to pursue disarmament talks with Russia, even at the cost of potential scientific advantage.
Town Creek will add twenty nine street lights and install three more relays. Floyd, Joe Wheeler Co-op manager, told officials the existing lighting system was overloaded. Willis, TVA engineer, presented a survey on light placement. Jimmy Davis of Jos Wheeler is the accountant. New Mercury vapor lights will be installed on Highway 101 and 20, with work expected to begin soon.
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