Chemstrand Names Seven To Decatur R D Staff
The Chemstrand Corporation announces seven appointments to the research and development staff at Decatur as facilities move into the multi unit center. New posts include Drs Carlyle J Stehman William T Dye Jr Arthur B Beindorff and Messrs James W Stoops Howard A Chamberlin Garnett L Wade Jr and Daniel Lavaine Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Soday
Chemstrand Corporation
Decatur
Carlyle J. Stehman
William T. Dye Jr
Arthur B. Beindorff
James W. Stoops
Howard A. Chamberlin
Garnett L. Wade Jr
Daniel Lavaine Worth
Stehman
Dye
Messrs Stoops
Chamberlin
Chemstrand
Dayton
Organic Process
Fonsant Cemical
Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil Association
Pennsylvania State College
Eisenhower Nixon ticket討 Democratic party moves
White backs national ticket while Mississippi discussions hint at Eisenhower Nixon endorsement at the August Democratic convention opening. Louisiana weighs Stevenson Sparkman support as Springfield aides manage busy desks. Nixon heads to California to prep Ohio convention. McMath faces runoff in Arkansas for governor. Louisiana wrapping up U S House renomination battles.
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White
Mississippi
Sam Lumpkin
Tupelo
Eisenhower
Hugh White
Louisiana
Robert Kennon
State
Democratic Central Committee
Stevenson- Sparkman
Springfield
Ill
Stevenson
Illinois
Executive Mansion
Denver
Richard M. Nixon
San Francisco
Fresno
San Diego
Columbus
McMath
Pii
Truman
Francis Cherry
U. S
Hebert
Boggs
Brooks
Passman
Rep
Willis
Morrison
Theater Listings for Tonight and Tomorrow
Movie showings include TODAY at PRINCESS Lure Of The Wilderness with Jean Peters and Cary Grant. SUNSET presents On Dangerous Ground with Ida Lupino and Robert Ryan. Hatfield Athens screens Lady From Texas with Howard Duff and Mona Freeman. STRAND Hartselle shows Lure Of The Wilderness with Jean Peters. MARS Falkville features Hong Kong with Ronald Reagan and Rhonda Fleming.
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Ida: Lupino
Robert Ryan
Mars
Falkville
Hong Kong
Ronald Reagan
Rhonda Fleming
Jeffrey Hunter
Twentieth Century-Fox
Okefenokee
Georgia
Jean Peters
Instance Smith
Hunter
Princess Theatre
Community and Mine Hospital News Recap
Baby Ricky Wages born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Wages of Enolam Boulevard admitted to Decatur General hospital. Numerous births and discharges listed. Thomas D. Johnson of Huntsville improves after gallbladder operation. three men sought by local draft board. Kiwanis meeting at Hotel Lyons with Nelson Fuller as speaker. District draft quotas announced for Alabama counties.
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Ricky Wages
Jack D. Wages
Enolam Boulevard
Decatur General Hospital
F. M. Herndon
Kenneth W. Cook
Cecil M.cook
Eva
Calvin Hughes
Fourth Avenue South
Thomas Johnson
Athens
Thomas D. Johnson
North Alabama Associates
Huntsville
Johnson
Huntsville Hospital
Nelson Fuller
Alabama Kiwanis District
Decatur
Lyons
Tanner Negro At Reformatory To Begin Sentence
Willie Lee Oliver a 19 year old Tanner Negro who pled guilty to entering the Tanner post office June 30 has arrived at the federal reformatory at El Reno Oklahoma and begun a three year sentence. Oliver pleaded guilty before a federal judge in Birmingham July 10. He was arrested 45 minutes after the burglary on U S Highway 31 while seeking a ride to Athens. Missing from the post office were 48 dollars in cash and stamps and two fountain pens.
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Postal
H. B Raley
Willie Lee Oliver
Federal Reformatory
el Reno
Okla
Oliver
Birmingham
Athens
GOP bruises said heeled by Taft Eisenhower split
National Chairman Arthur E. Summerfield said most rancor in the Republican Party from the Taft Eisenhower convention fight has faded. He announced key campaign appointments for Eisenhower and Nixon, and said the National Committee will occupy the second floor of the Washington Hotel with space options. He and aides flew to Detroit to meet Michigan Republicans on state and national campaigns.
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Washington
Arthur E. Summerfield
Summerfield
GOP Committee
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
National Committee
Washington Hotel
Detroit
Michigan
Political Theater Sets Stage for Senate Shifts
McMahon notes the race as a test of vote-getting power at the top of the ticket. Boosters for Stevenson expect similar outcomes. With Nixon and Sparkman both Senators, the ticket win means a temporary Senate vacancy. Governors will appoint successors from same parties, keeping balance. At least six new faces join the Senate in January.
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House
Senate
Adlai Stevenson
Ilinois
Richard Nixon
California
John Sparkman
Alabama
Connally
D-Tex
O’conor
D-Md
Seaton
R-Neb
McMahon
Brewster
R-Me
Worth Family News and Credentials Noted in Decatur
Mr Worth a former Penick and Ford chemist and Mooresville Mills textile chemist, now resides with his wife Laura and children Sandra Lee Shirley Janice Norma at Decatur addresses. He holds a Georgia Tech chemical engineering degree and served as a naval officer in World War I. He is a member of the American Chemical Society and the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists.
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Stehman
University of Illinois
Pennsylvania State College
American—Chemical_Society
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Collinsville
Illinois
Ursula
Carlyle J. Jr
Robert M
Charles F
Line Street
Decatur
Dye
16Th Avenue
Dr. Beindorff
University of Nebraska
American Chemical Society
Omaha
Nebraska
Beindorff
Doris
Nancy
Michael
8Th Avenue Southwest
Mr. Stoops
Philadelphia
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Stoops
Maryon
Gwyn Allyn
16Th Avenue Southeast
Wade
American Standard
Reliance Varnish Company
J. E. Seagrams, Sons
Louisville
Kentucky
University of Louisville
U. S. Navy
American Institute of Chem
Worth
Penick and Ford, Ltd
Atlanta
Georgia
Mooresville Mills, Inc
Mooresville
North Carolina
Georgia Institute of Technology
Broxton
American Association of Textile Chemists
Mr. Worth
Laura
Shirley
Janice
Norma
Chestnut Street
Apt
Success Of Show Bared To Sponsoring Decatur Lions Club
Decatur Lions Club discussed the recent horse show at Tuesday noon meeting in Lyonshetet. Sam Wheat, general chairman, outlined the event and the work of each committee. A detailed financial report on the show's gain or loss is expected in two to three weeks.
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Decatur Lions Club
Decatur Lions
Lyonshetet
Sam Wheat
Hospital Admits List And Family Vacation News
Meyer hospital today admission notes include Mrs. Tom Jackson of Trinity and Eugene and David Marsh, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Marsh of Madison and Monroe Sivley of Hartselle. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Deal and daughter Janet returned from a vacation trip to Louisiana.
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Baugh- Wiley Clinic
Tom Jackson
Trinity
Eugene and
David Marsh
Burton Marsh
Madison
Lee Deal
Janet
Points
Louisiana
Mrs. Mary Oden Dies at Eva 1 Home at 71
Mrs. Mary Angeline Oden died at 7 last night at her Eva 1 home at age 71. Survived by husband John B. Oden two daughters Hassie Bryam Mertie Smith a son Neville Oden three sisters Nettie McClure J S Hamilton and Charlie Harbison a brother Elbert A. Julian eleven grandchildren and a great grandchild. A Pleasant Ridge Methodist member she will be buried beside Rock Creek Church cemetery with Peck of Hartselle directing pallbearers listed. Funeral 2 pm tomorrow officiated by Rev H P Copeland and Rev Dewey Crow.
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Mary Angeline Oden
Eva
John B. Oden
Hassie Bryam
Mertie Smith
Neville Oden
Vinemont
Nettie McClure
Decatur
J. S. Hamilton
Charlie Harbison
Calera
Elbert A. Julian
Olen Hamilton
Noah Oden
Norman Oden
Olmus Hamilton
Donald Harbison
Record Crop Damage Mounts After Dry Spell in Alabama
Crop damage continued to mount as Alabama faced over three months with no general rains. The prolonged drought spiked losses across farms and threatened yields, with millions of dollars in damages reported.
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Alabama
Phone Workers Walk Out Over Heat At Chattanooga Plant
In Chattanooga, about 300 CIO Communications Workers walked off the job across all shifts to protest overheated offices, leaving only supervisors at Southern Bell switchboards. Long distance calls ran only on emergency basis as outside thermometers neared 103 degrees. About 50 additional workers were out in Cleveland, Tennessee, with unclear reasons. The walkout began at 2:30 p.m. yesterday.
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Chattanooga
CIO
Southern Bell
C. A. Sawyer
Cleveland
Tenn
Wife of U S Colonel Guilty of Black Market Charges
Katherine Reed 44 wife of a U S Air Force colonel was convicted on five black market charges in Seaden Germany. She was fined 3982 dollars and bail set at 1000 pending payment or appeal. She was acquitted on two charges of importing coffee for resale and buying military scrip for American dollars.
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Wie
Seaden
Germany
Katherine Reed
U. S
Dewitt White
Sound Waves Travel At Speed Of About Eleven Hundred Feet Per Second
A report notes that sound waves move through air at roughly 1100 feet per second, reflecting basic acoustics. The figure aids quick estimates for distance, timing, and audio measurements in practical settings.
Antibiotics Can Disrupt Helpful Gut Bacteria Leads to Fungal Overgrowth
An article explains antibiotics may kill beneficial intestinal bacteria, allowing yeasts like monilia to overgrow and cause thrush or persistent diarrhea. Stopping the drug helps, but symptoms can persist months. Treatments mentioned include vitamin B complex injections, potassium iodide, parahydroxy benzoic acid, gentian violet, and acidophilus milk to restore gut flora.
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R. A
Atures Syndicate, Inc
Soil Conservation Office to Stay in Decatur
Washington confirms that the Soil Conservation Service area office for Northern Alabama will remain in Decatur. The move follows earlier departmental adjustments and was communicated by Senators Lister Hill and John Sparkman.
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Washington
Area Conservationist
Soil Conservation Service
Decatur
Lister Hill
John Sparkman
R. M. Salter
Alabama
Poverty and PMA Shape Modern Farming Say Geissler
Montgomery report quotes PMA Administrator G F Geissler saying the 1933 poverty forced farmers to build the agricultural program. He spoke at a three day PMA county committee conference to more than 350 attendees and noted the South benefited from price supports with all cotton sold above the support price.
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Montgomery
PMA
G.F. Geissler
Geissler
South
Stricken Man Ed Reeder Leaves Hospital After Pole Incident
Edward Reeder a Decatur telephone worker who blacked out while atop a pole between Town Creek and Hatton was discharged from Decatur General Hospital. An investigation by Southern Bell aims to determine if sunstroke or contact with an electric wire caused the collapse, with results expected soon.
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Edward Reeder
Decatur
Town Creek
Hatton
Decatur General Hospital
Southern Bell Company
Traffic accidents compare day results Montgomery
State Highway Patrol reports yesterday had 12 accidents with 3 injuries and 1 death causing 2870 in property damage. The fatality stemmed from a July 23 wreck. A year ago 28 accidents produced 33 injuries 6 deaths and 1895 in property damage.
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Montgomery
State Highway Patrol
Market snapshot shows cotton and grain prices and Decatur hogs
Middling cotton at 40.00 cents and strict low 38.50. No 2 mile 3.10, No 2 wheat new crop 1.95, No 2 oats new crop 0.80. No 2 yellow ear corn 1.83. Hogs bring 21.50 at Decatur.
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Decatur
North Georgia live poultry market steady in midweek report
USDA North Georgia live poultry market shows steady tone with moderate offerings and supplies near fair demand on light weights. Short of demand on weights 2.75 pounds and up while dressing plants pay 30 to 31 cents. Farm prices 24 hours to 10:00 a.m. today. Broilers under 3 pounds 29 to 34 cents per pound.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Nashville cattle and hog market report with varied bids
Nashville market notes show cattle at 700 total with steers and heifers around steady and utility steers weak, calves at 25 to 28 for good to prime, and hogs 600 head with butchers steady to 25 lower. Sheep and lambs remain active with good to choice spring lambs at 26 to 28 dollars.
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Nashville
New York Cotton Futures Dip On Rain Reports
Cotton futures in New York fell in late trading as rain benefited eastern belt areas. Profit taking cooled early gains while hedging rose modestly and traders awaited crop impact details. Prices final: Oct 37.67, Dec 37.50, March 37.42.
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New York
Alabama forest fire program praised as spectacular progress
Conservation Director Earl M. MacGowin hailed Alabama progress in forest fire protection since 1945 as spectacular. He offered the assessment in the 1951 department annual report just issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama
Earl M. MacGowin
Drowned Lesson Turns Tragic Near Tuscaloosa
Walter Hudson and Charles Hudson, two Black men, drowned yesterday near Tuscaloosa when one attempted to teach the other to swim. The accident occurred in the local water area and authorities are investigating the incident.
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Tuscaloosa
Here
Walter
Charles Hudson
Low water halts navigation on Warrior River system
Birmingham reports no water flowing over the fifteen dams on the Warrior Tombigbee system from Birminghamport to Mobile. River boat operators say navigation is hampered by the drought reducing the water levels across the entire waterway.
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Birmingham
Birminghamport
Mobile
Game Wardens to Aid Traffic in Alabama Patrol
Governor Gordon Persons announced 59 game wardens from the Conservation Department will receive commissions in the Alabama Highway Patrol. The move expands state traffic officers to about 500, a rise from 150 to 200 earlier. Wardens will remain with Conservation as well, and officers statewide will continue patrols to reduce fatalities.
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Montgomery
Conservation Department
Alabama Highway Patrol
Gordon Persons
FHA loan aid urged for Tennessee farmers amid drought
Tennessee farmers may access Farm Home Administration loans to cover normal operating costs and plant winter grazing crops and feedstuff. Alabama milk producers are ineligible due to Alabama not being a declared drought disaster area. Set up includes reviews in Lawrence, Limestone, Morgan, and Cullman counties. officials cite Washington for disaster declaration with Sen. Hill and Sen. Sparkman aides coordinating.
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Nessee
FHA
Alabama
Drouth
Washington
Julian Brown
Senators Hill and
Sparkman
Lawrence County
Holt Hardin
Limestone
L. C. Jones
Morgan
C. T. Cash
Cullman
John Vandiver
Tennessee
Knox T. Hutchinson
Farm Home Administration
Johnson funeral obituary notes DeKalb ties
Floyd orderly conduct. Mr. Johnson was born in Colbert county but had resided in Decatur for about 36 years. He was a member of the Northside Baptist church. Surviving are three brothers, Russell Johnson, and Leroy Johnson of Decatur, and George Johnson of Florence. Pallbearers for the funeral were Eugene Schaeffer, Clyde Randolph, W. J. Pugh, Clarence Hudson, Roy Guyse, and Henry Looney.
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Johnson
Colbert County
Decatur
Northside Baptist Church
Russell Johnson
Leroy Johnson
George Johnson
Florence
Eugene Schaeffer
Clyde Randolph
W. J. Pugh
Clarence Hudson
Roy Guyse
Henry Looney
Dr Meadows Named Madison County School Superintendent
Dr A R Meadows is named superintendent of Madison County schools effective August 17. A former state education chief and current Office of Price Stabilization district director, he will serve a four year term replacing Edward Anderson who resigns to return as Lincoln School principal in Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Meadows
Madison County
Dr. Meadows
Office of
Edward Anderson
Lincoln School
Huntsville
House and apartment for sale on Oak Street in town
Want ads report a seven room two bath house on Oak Street with owner in town today and Thursday only. Buyers may see the owner on the premises at 615 Oak Street. Also listed is a three room unfurnished downstairs apartment in a good location with water furnished and telephone 1281 M.
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Bath
Oak Street
Oak St
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