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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1958

Page

2

Dairy price rise urged amid mixed profits across Alabama regions

Price increases were urged by two hours and profits under half a percent as Alderman argued higher prices are needed for reasonable investment return. Witnesses including Skidmore and four producers supported the move while opponents from the Alabama Farm Bureau and others warned against inflation harming demand in a troubling economic slump.

M. L. Skidmore Decatur 2 Wolverine Alabama Farm Bureau Fection Carl Knell Barbour Pure Milk Co Birmingham Tj. C. Bean Decatur Hismpany Bean Huntsville Skidmore John Lock Florence Carl Reinhardt Cullman E. A. Skidmore W. W. Sanderson Harvest Ala W. H. Ryan Ted Poole

Local births reported at Decatur General and area hospitals

Mr and Mrs James L Splawn of 220 Memorial Dr NW welcomed a son Wed at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Nichols of 1412 9th Ave SE welcomed a daughter today at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs John W Hudson of Sherman St SE welcomed a son today at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ollie Upton of 203 12 Grant St SE welcomed a son today at Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs L D Keeton Jr of Jur 2 welcomed a son this morning. Mr and Mrs Bruce Hall of Athens welcomed a son this morning at Bank Street Hospital.

James L. Splawn Memorial Dr Decatur General Hostal James Nichols 9Th Ave Decatur General Hospital John W. Hudson Sherman St Ollie Upton Grant St L. D. Keeton, Jr Wiley-Smith Clinic Bruce Hall Athens Bank Street Hospital

Funeral notices and classified ads fragment

Funeral services announced for Mrs Ida Bear Fuller who died in Moulton. Wake for Mrs Julia Davis at Reynolds Funeral Home Chapel Annex 601 Vine Street. Miscellaneous classified items include land for sale 16 acres south of Trinity, help wanted for boarding house, open houses and homes for sale in Brookhaven Subdivision, contact details and stray notices.

Ida Bear Fuller Moulton Reynolds Funeral Home Decatur Julia Davis Reynolds Funeral Home Chapel Vine St Trinity Elienor Drive Properis Brookhaven Hubert

Tired Of Walking Auto Theft Gets Chance Cool Heels

Newark teenagers Alonzo Pearson. 19, faced court on auto theft charges after saying he walked so much while job hunting he stole a car to rest his feet. The judge sentenced him to three months in jail.

Newark N. J Alonzo Pearson Pearson

Senate panel set to weigh funds after House cut

On final roll call 146 Democrats and 107 Republicans voted for passage with 57 Democrats and 69 Republicans opposing. The Senate Appropriations Committee will begin hearings next Tuesday under an authorization that fixes a ceiling about 297 million dollars below Eisenhower's request yet 59742 million above the House figure. Key senators signal efforts to restore funds, while some will argue limits will fall short of the President's goals. Democrats plan to push restoring part of the 325 million dollars cut from the development loan fund aiding underdeveloped nations.

Senate Eisenhower Carl Hynden D-Ariz Appropriations Committee Leverett Saltonstall Massachusetts GOP William F. Knowland R-Calif Styles Bridges RNH Clifford P. Case R-Nj House

Dulles Seeks Allied Nuclear Secrets Amid Britain Favoritism

The Eisenhower administration moves to share U S nuclear weapon secrets with allies but Congress imposes limits that shield only Great Britain from certain tests and secret information. Dulles faces a handicap in dealings with De Gaulle due to perceived U S bias toward Britain.

Eisenhower U. S Congress Great Britain Dulles de Gaulle United States Britain

Chemstrand routs Ala bama Flour Mills 14 to 2 in City Softball

Chemstrand defeated Alabama Flour Mills 14 to 2 as Flour Mills committed five errors in a six run third inning. Allfrey homered for Chemstrand and Gervis Moore earned the win. Wolverine was limited to three hits and Poe pitched six innings with ten strikeouts. Davis Constructors had 11 hits led by Stukes with a double and two singles.

Chemstrand Alabama Flour Mills Davis Constructors Wolverine Flour Mills Allfrey Gervis Moore Walles Poe Stukes

Deaths—Betty Sue Clardy 76 Decatur area resident

Mrs Betty Sue Clardy 76 of 204 Canal St died about 11 45 a m today She is survived by son Dillard Clardy Decatur three sisters Mrs J B Forbes Del Rose Tenn Mrs Roy Steadman Huntsville and Mrs W B Chiles Birmingham Funeral arrangements announced by Brown Funeral Co Decatur

Athens Betty Sue Clardy Canal St Dillard Clardy Deacor J. B. Forbes del Rose Tenn Roy Steadman Huntsville W. B.chiles Birmingham Brown Funeral Co Decatur

Investors Mutual Declares 9 Cent Quarterly Dividend

The board of Investors Mutual Inc has declared a quarterly dividend of 9 cents per share payable July 10 to shareholders of record June 26. The payout comes from undistributed net investment income and marks the 71st consecutive dividend paid by the fund.

Minneapolis Investors Mutual, Inc Investors Diversified Services, Inc

Victim Identifies Rape Suspects in Lineup

A 24 year old white woman from Prichard identified Willie Seals and Arthur Lott in a police lineup as the men who raped her on June 16. The suspects, both Negro, were already charged with rape robbery and assault with intent to murder.

Time lost in British industry compared to illness

In British industry the time lost in strikes is about a tenth of that lost through industrial accidents and about a hundredth of that lost through illness.

These 3 Bears Turned Tables On Goldie Locks

A suburban Marietta home reports three bears visiting at night. Duval County officers H. B. Seymour and L. B. Williams tracked a large, medium, and small bear to a swamp, remarking this will bear watching.

Goldie Jacksonville Fla.t Marietta Duval County H. B. Seymour L. B. Williams Seymour

Nurses support extending health coverage to beneficiaries

The American Nurses' Association backed extending old age survivors disability insurance to include health insurance for beneficiaries. The ANA, during its biennial meeting June 9 13, approved a resolution endorsing the principle of adding health coverage and urged passage as House hearings on Social Security Act amendments proceed. Alabama State Nurses' Association, Montgomery, participates as part of the federation.

American Nurses’ Assn U.S. House of Representatives Miss Thompson ANA House of Delegates Alabama State Nurses’ Assn Montgomery

Holiday 4th set to test drivers and boaters across four counties

A 1958 Fourth of July safety push warns of carnage on area roads and waters. The Highway Patrol will run 20 officers on 12 hour shifts through Sunday and hand out 10 000 safety pamphlets. Morgan Limestone Lawrence and Morgan counties see high speeding tickets with 80 cases in the past week. Coast Guard cautions boaters to wear life preservers, avoid dangerous waters, and not mix liquor with boating.

Lawrence Morgan Limestone Highway Patrol W. B. Little Sgt. Little Morgan County Lana Coast Guard

Market jitters as mixed grain cattle and hog prices listed

Milling Wheat No 2 at 1.70. Poultry Wheat 1.30. No 2 Barley 0.90. Cattle 25. Good heifer yearlings 2.25. 22.00. Calves 30. Vealers 26.50-27.50. Hogs 200. U S 1-3 195-225 Ib barrows gifts 23.75-24.00. Sows 18.50-19.50. Sheep 13%. Spring lambs 22.00-24.00. Utility and good 16.00-20.00. Slaughter ewes 3.00-7.00.

U. S

Wall Street Inches Higher in Early July Trading

The New York market edged up in active trading with chemicals leading gains while tobacco shares weakened ahead of a health report. Major issues fluctuated about fractions to a point, Dow up roughly one, and government bonds rose moderately. Alaska Juneau and Reich topped small advances as rails moved higher on average.

New York Alaska Juneau Reich American Tobacco U.S. Tobacco American Telephone Southern Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio Gulf Oil Goodrich Dow U.S

Alabama and Georgia live poultry market report

AP field notes show Alabama broilers and fryers with ample supplies and variable demand through Thursday morning. Georgia reports irregular broiler demand, price levels steady, with offerings ample at farms and plants, and hens in light demand at slightly higher wholesale prices.

Birmingham Alabama Atlanta Georgia f.O.b

Birmingham Eggs Market Report Prices and Grades Local

Local Birmingham concern lists wholesale egg grades and prices delivered within the area. Entries cover white large 39 43 cents per dozen, large 42 43, medium 34 44 37 44, small 26 30 cents, with case counts and quality notes for A grade eggs.

Birmingham Co Birmingham

Livestock Prices Mixed Across Categories in Nashville

AP data from Nashville reports cattle mostly steady with heifer yearlings at 2.25 and standard heifers 20.00 to 22.00. Bulls 22.50, some stockers 20.00 to 24.50. calves around 50. Hog market small supply around steady with 195-225 lb barrows 24.25 to 24.50 and a few sows at 19. Lambs 22.00 to 24.00 with good to choice buyers. mutton and ewes 16.00 to 20.00 and slaughter ewes 3.00 to 7.00.

NASHV U.S

Hog auction receipts and prices move unevenly at Alabama sale

Area AP reports hog receipts for the week closing with uneven gains 25 to 75 cents. Bulk prices for U S 1 2 and 3 barrows and gilts 200 to 240 pounds range 23 75 to 24 00 with No 1 weights 24 25 to 24 75 and various grades 22 25 to 24 50. Sows and mixed grades show 17 00 to 20 50, as sales occur in South Central Alabama regions.

U.S Comte Alabama

Opelika Girl and Two Cousins Drown Near Dadeville

Three young Patterson children died after wading into a pond near the Billy Patterson home three miles southwest of Dadeville. Mary Jean Patterson 10 of Opelika and Billie Joyce Patterson 9 with Bobby L Patterson 4 of near Dadeville were missing since morning. Deputy Roy Moore said their clothes were found on the pond bank and the trio apparently drowned.

Dadeville Opelika Mary Jean Patterson Edward Patterson Billie Joyce Patterson Bobby L. Patterson Billy Patterson Roy Moore Moore

Vacation Bible School at Gandy's Cove Church starts July 14

Gandy's Cove Church will hold Vacation Bible School starting July 14 with classes from 8 to 11 a.m. Morgan County forces arrested four people for public drunkenness last night. The Rev Padgett C Cope will lead revival July 6 to 11 at Antioch Baptist Church with singing by E C Hendon and nightly prayer at 7 30 p m. A street dance near the Athens courthouse is planned tonight at 7 by Oliver Woodard with music.

Gandy’s Cove Church Vacation Bible School Morgan County Ee Padgett C. Cope The Ave. Baptist Church Antioch Baptist Church Somerville Rd E. C. Hendon Southside Baptist Church Lynn Dozier Antioch Athens Oliver Woodard City Recreation

Probe on treasurer checks to federal staff sparks hearing

Subcommittee investigates Goldfine and Lishman over treasurer’s checks used for payments to White House and Capitol Hill staffers. List of 37 names shown. Goldfine defends small, Christmas related payments and questions legality of checks versus personal ones. Lawmakers push for executive session and full records amid claims of gifts vs business expenses.

Goldfine White House Congress Capitol Hill Lishman Kinnaly Congressional Charles Wolverton Wolverton Oren Harris D-Ark Peter F. Mack D-Ill Sherman Adams

Hospital Admissions and Names Listed for Mrs Terry Sears Wright

A hospital notice lists patients and admissions including Mrs Lawrence P Terry at 2014 Entolam Blvd SE Little Patricia Lynn Sears at 1817 Enolam Blvd SE Leo Cecil Wright 519 Vine St NE Admissions J W Wyker 1813 Brookmead R4 SE Howell M Turney Decatur 2 Baby Gregory Clark Campbell 412 Lafayette St NE Mrs Mae Lucy Rogers 416 Johnston St SE Mrs Homer F West Decatur Ted R Coker Decatur 1 Little Connie Elizabeth Moore 1713 Cagle Ave SW Master Don Morrison 1040

Lawrence P. Terry Entolam Blvd Little Patricia Lynn Sears Enolam Blvd Leo Cecil Wright Vine St J. W. Wyker Brookmead Howell M. Turney Decatur Gregory Clark Campbell Lafayette St. NE Mae Lucy Rogers Johnston St Homer F. West Ted R. Coker Connie Elizabeth Moore Cagle Ave Don Morrison

Barrows and Gilts Mixed Grades Sell Well

Mixed grade 180 to 240 lb barrows and gilts sold firm with perchments around 23.88 to 24.27 per cwt as buyers reported steady demand and active bidding across current weight classes.

Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic Dismissals Listed

Miss Janice Keenum and Miss Nancy Garrett are named in dismissals. The list also includes Fred Daly Roy Henderson and Master Ronnie Price with addresses in Ardmore Decatur Lacey's Spring and 807 19th Ave SE. The notices reference dismissals at the clinic and related street addresses.

Fred Daly Ardmore Roy Henderson Lacey's Spring Ronnie Price 19Th Ave

Local Addresses Listed in Classified Item

A sequence of names and addresses appears, including Cyncette Roper in Decatur and Katrina Roper in Decatur, along with Mrs. Bruce Hal in Athens and Clyde Randolph on Market Street NW. Other entries include Miss Charles Ann Landers in Town Creek and James Terrell in Leighton, plus Mrs. Charles Cagle in Courtland.

Cyncette Roper P.O Decatur Katrina Roper Bruce Hal Athens Clyde Randolph Market St. NW Charlie Osborn Lawrenceburg Tenn Charles Ann Landers Town Creek Charles Maples 4Th Ave James Terrell Leighton Charles Cagle Courtland

Local Births and Residences Listed in Athens Area

A compiled notice lists individuals connected to Athens area hospitals and towns including Howard Collins in Athens, Mrs James Griffin and infant son in Athens, Boston Vining in Elkmont, Mrs John H Clem in Benton Harbor Michigan, Judy Irene Hall in Athens, Mrs Hugh Pepper and infant daughter in Elkmont, Carl Bland in Athens, Columbus Taylor in Tanner, Bruce W Balch in Harvest, and Master Jimmy Lee Greenhaw in Athens. The notation includes multiple place names and family details typical of hospital or clinic birth and residency records.

Athens-Limestone Hospital Howard Collins Athens James Griffin Boston Vining Elkmont John H. Clem Benton Harbor Mich Judy Irene Hall Hugh Pepper Carl Bland Columbus Taylor Tanner Bruce W. Balch Harvest Jimmy Lee Greenhaw

Revival Scheduled At Dancys Chapel

A gospel revival set at Dancy's Chapel Church of Christ begins July 6 with Walter Buchanan of Springfield Missouri as guest speaker and P W Thompson of Hatton leading singing. Sunday services include Bible study at 10 am and sermons at 11 am and 7 30 pm.

Dancy’s Chapel Church of Christ Walter Buchanan Springfield P. W. Thompson Hatton

Mike to Stay With Family After All

Mike Hill aged 20 months was saved from possible adoption as well wishers rally to support Lyle Hill Virginia and their eight children. Two older girls who ran away with Mike sparked offers of help from the community including cash gifts and food. The family seeks a larger home and hopes to reunite all the children with Mike staying with the family.

Sun Valley Calif Lyle Hill Virginia Hill Mike Fernando Valley Westwood Beverly Hills Sandra Genevieve

School Site Fight Grows Over Trinity Choice

McWhorter backs Austinville opposition to state selected Trinity site for new northwest high school. He cites shifting population, growth along Danville and Moulton roads, and old surveys as outdated while urging Meadows to provide current justification and files from 1936 and 1958.

State Dept. of Education Trinity Austinville McWhorter Meadows State Dept Northwest Decatur Moulton Road Danville Road Moulton Heights Danville Rd Danville Moul Rd Courtland Moulton

Population of the U S S R Cited at 193 Million

A brief note states the population of the union of Soviet socialist republics is about 193 million. The text also mentions weekly vices beginning nightly at 7 30 with all times shown in Central Standard.

U.S.S.R Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

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