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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1955
Page
2
The Norfolk school board endorsed desegregation while cautioning that century-old customs cannot vanish overnight. It urged legal change through planned, prayerful deliberation and believed state law would evolve via the Supreme Court ruling, warning against hasty, unstudied action that could cause disintegration.
Billy Graham has attracted attention from Churchill Eisenhower Queen Elizabeth II and other leaders as he shares a simple Jesus message in private talks. A canceled meeting with ex King Farouk underscores the limits of access to fame and power.
Mrs. Wallace Church at South Highlands Infirmary Birmingham showed improvement Sunday. Relatives Mrs. Thomas Parker W W Morris and D W Morris visited. Mrs T W Morris learned of the death Friday of her brother J F Tribble of Elkhart Indiana.
Carl Gibson Jr a musician second class in the U S Navy was flown from Japan to the United States and sent to Treasure Island California for separation He trained in San Diego and at the Navy School of Music in Washington He served aboard the carrier Valley Forge and in Korean Waters later assigned to the U S S Hornet on a world cruise touching Suez Naples Saigon Singapore and Formosa patrols Homecoming expected within the week
Funeral services for Robert Slaughter 82 resident of Cullman 10 scheduled today at 2 p.m. at Emeus Baptist Church in Emeus Community 14 miles west of Cullman. He died at his residence Saturday. Interment will be at the adjoining cemetery Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
A note discusses many chemical substances that are solid and break apart as they melt. The observation highlights the instability of some solids when transitioning to liquid form and the resulting disintegration.
Two youths died in separate drowning incidents in Alabama. Samuel Buford Brewer, 17, of Red Bay drowned with friends on Saturday. A 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs Bill Rousseau drowned Sunday while running trot lines in the Warrior River near Sipsey. recovery occurred in about 1 ½ hours with the boy's name not available.
American Legion members gathered in Huntsville for their annual convention mixing business with speeches. A July 4 downtown parade is planned as part of the celebration with speeches by Gov James E. Folsom and Sen. John Sparkman among scheduled speakers. Memorial services were held for deceased Legionnaires and auxiliary members. Registration passed 500. 750 delegates expected.
Funeral services for J F Tribble 59 Elkhart Ind were to be held in Indiana today with burial in Elkhart Tribble formerly lived in Madison died Friday after a seven month illness He is survived by his wife Ivy Toms Tribble seven children three sisters Mrs T W Morris Decatur Mrs Robert Stewart Athens Mrs W H Bowers Madison three brothers H T H H and A M Tribble all of Madison and 16 grandchildren
Funeral services planned for David Howard Thompson eight month old son of Sgt and Mrs Nathan H Thompson at Lacey s Spring Church of God conducted by Rev Paul Stone. He died of pneumonia in Chinon France on June 22 while his parents then resided in France. Surviving are two sisters Donna Jean Wanda Carol a brother Gary Nathan and grandparents Nathan Thompson Lacey s Spring and Mrs Earl Allen Alexandria Va. Interment in Valdemosa Cemetery Peck directing.
Antioch Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service voted to send Mrs. Albert Lyle, president, to the School of Missions in Birmingham this August. The group also presented a gift to outgoing president Mrs. Virgil Mason and planned a church social with the next meeting set for July 13.
Funeral services for James Z. Gill 65 were set for today at 3 p m at Mt Hebron Church near Hulaco with Rev George Helms presiding. Gill died Sunday at 3 30 a m at his home on 7 Mattie Gill, four sons Henry James Robert Herschel, two daughters Merryl Benefield Eunice Bree, two brothers Bob and Gill, two sisters Mrs Nancy Benefield Mrs Abbie Brown and 11 grandchildren. Interment followed at Moss Cemetery, Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
In a single accident near Iowa City eight people died when two cars collided. Two families lost parents and children totaling seven, plus another mother and three daughters in the second car. Other miscidents included a picnic party strike in Ohio and a cable bridge collapse in North Carolina injuring forty others.
A cloudburst drenched portions of the city around 11:30 as heavy rain lasted minutes. TVA logged .57 inches of rain last night while Cullman Moulton and Athens reported none. Courtland noted a small shower.
While visiting a friend in Middleburg Virginia Johnson began to suffer heart pains. A local physician diagnosed heart trouble and Johnson was rushed to Bethesda hospital.
James Marlow surveys President Eisenhower’s fishing hobby noting his exclusive use of bamboo fly rods from Orvis and dry fly technique. The piece details gear choices, notably two lightweight bamboo rods, three fly types, and a routine of hand rubbing line before each day’s outing. It also highlights access to a wide range of equipment and the absence of private interviews about his fishing.
Early morning blaze at the Clark residence caused an estimated 75 000 dollars in damage to the building and contents including furniture and clothing. Rev Hobson Clark notified the de panes of the fire while the two story Georgian brick house, described as one of the area's most attractive, suffered total loss with nearby minnow pools reportedly spared.
A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Smith at Baugh-Wiley Clinic on Sunday. Twin boys born to Pvt. and Mrs. F. S. Cobb in Hartselle 3 at Baugh-Wiley Clinic Sunday. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hopper at 720 4th Ave SE. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lowery at 807 5th Ave SE. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale Albano at 610 Cleveland Ave. at Decatur General Hospital this morning. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Haygood of Town Creek 1 at Decatur General Hospital on Sunday.
Lacey's Spring Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Fannie Kay's lawn for a workshop on making copper planters and plaques. Miss Lucille Hawkins distributed instruction leaflets, and Mrs. Edwin Morris led afternoon meditation.
A National study warns that falls frequently prove fatal for people over 65, underscoring the need for prevention and awareness.
Guidance emphasizes keeping handrails continuous and children’s toys off floors or lawns outside play areas. It warns against leaving garden tools where they create trip hazards and notes older people with poor eyesight are prone to tripping on scatter rugs or grass rugs.
Utility and commercial cows range 9.50 to 10.50. Calves sold to dealers from 16.50 to 18.58. Hogs 180 to 220 pounds bring about 19.00. Prices for utilities run between 13.50 and 17.56.
Funeral services for John P. Hughes, Hulaco resident who died in Dallas on July 2, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Hebron Church near Hulaco. Mass Service Funeral Home directs. He is survived by his wife Ada Hughes, two sons Leon and J R, and a sister Mrs. W A Warnick.
The Holmfirth vicar Rev A T Dangerfield declined to christen a baby whose parents wanted Iris name warning that names must be pronounceable and not lead to embarrassment. He cites examples like Trish Stew and D O G initials in his parish magazine.
At least one death reported in three days across the North Alabama district. A 22 year old Collena Cronk resident died from injuries after a Jackson County wreck Saturday. A rear end collision east of Holly Pond on U S 278 involved Fred Woods and James Allen Jones. property loss about 300 dollars.
Continued from pager report says the son planned to render the woman unconscious and abduct her for a trip so she could write checks. She awakened and he shot her, then drove off with $23 and two rings toward El Paso. His father, a retired Altus Arkansas teacher, cited a damaged nervous system and prior blackouts. police said he was AWOL at Robbins Air Base and later went missing.
Final rites for Hughes, 86, were to be conducted at 10:30 a m today at Mt Tabor church near Hartselle. He died Saturday evening at his home. A retired farmer, he had lived in the Brooksville area and belonged to the Priceville Methodist Church. Survived by Mae Hughes and six children. Pallbearers named.
Services for Mrs. Julia B. Miller 77 resident of Cullman County were to be today at 3 p.m. at Crane Hill Church with interment in Crane Hill Cemetery Moss Service Funeral Home directing She is survived by three sons Major Bascomb and Carl
Ancient Roman artisans polished metal sheets to create reflective surfaces used as mirrors. The technique relied on highly finished alloys to produce a usable shine, predating glass mirror development.
Lost brown purse with brown billfold and drivers license found near Mallard Creek Bridge on Saturday. Money missing. finder please contact Edward G eau Rt 1 Decatur Alabama.
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