Soldier Saved From Mountain in Alaska Rescue
Pfc. George Argus was evacuated by Air Force helicopter from Mt. McKinley after a May 16 fall left him with a broken hip. He was flown to Fairbanks while eight rescuers were brought down the ice filled slope and a geologist and medical team coordinated the rescue by radio from overhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Alaska
Brooklyn
Mt. McKinley
Air Force
George Argus
Muldrow Glacier
North America
Argus
Minchumina
Ralph Searle
74Th
George Thayer
Reetsboro
Morton Wood
Les Viereck
Wood
Viereck
John McCall
University of Alaska
Frank Milan
Air Force Aero-Medical Laboratory
Ladd Air Force Base
Cohn Threats Over Schine Subcommittee Ties
Cohn warned that Schine may have to serve overseas as nine of ten soldiers do. He brought a large box of documents to prove Schine did substantial work for the McCarthy subcommittee both before and after enlistment. Senators questioned whether Schine worked on subcommittee business during passes from Dixon. The documents were not immediately examined, and Adams testified Cohn pressured to place Schine in the New York area after his draft on November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schine
McCarthy Subcommittee
Cohn
Army
Subcommittee
Dixon
Jenkins
Adams
New York
Services held for Alexander Clem in Athens
Final rites for Alexander La fayette Clem 74 died at his home on N Jefferson St in Athens Sunday night were held Monday at 2 p m at McConnell Chapel with Dr J D Hunter officiating. Interment was in Athens city cemetery. Survivors include wife Jennie Clem daughter Ruth Christopher three sons Clarence William Judson all of Athens two brothers R N Clem and John Clem and three sisters Mrs John Freeman Mrs S J Barksdale and Mrs Vernon Smith of Tullahoma Tenn Pallbearers were Rubin Freeman Hubert Clem Turner Clem Gene Clem Greer Clem and Alvis Barksdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Lafayette Clem
N. Jefferson St
Athens
McConnell Chapel
J. D. Hunter
Athens City
Jennie. Clem
Ruth Christopher
Clarence Clem
William Clem
Judson Clem
R. N. Clem
John Clem
John Freeman
S. J. Barksdale
Vernon Smith
Tullahoma
Tenn
Rubin Freeman
Hubert Clem
Turner Clem
Gene Clem
Greer Clem
Alvis Barksdale
Peel Easy: Boiling Helps Potatoes Lose Skin
A simple method notes that scrubbed new potatoes shed most skin with boiling. After the boil, the remaining skin slips off readily for prep.
Finely Shredded Cabbage Elevates Chop Suey and Chow Mein
Finely shredded green cabbage adds crisp texture and fresh flavor to chop suey and chow mein, enhancing both dishes with its light sweetness and satisfying crunch.
Amusements listings with multiple films and showtimes
The page lists theater options including Princess The French Line with Jane Russell and Gilbert Roland and showtimes at 1:00 3:05 5:10 7:15 9:20 Mighty Joe Young with Terry Moore and Ben Johnson at ROXY 1:25 3:24 5:23 7:22 9:21 Sunset shows The Glass Web with Edw ine John Forsythe at 8 Ranch Hartselle Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn and Hatfield with The Golden Laurie at 7:30 9:16 Return of Frank Henry Fonda at 7:00 9:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Russell
Gilbert Roland
Roxy
Mighty Joe
Young
Terry Moore
Ben Johnson
Glimpses of Your Community
Readable fragments highlight local events and notes about residents and nearby places. The text sketches everyday happenings, small gatherings, and communal updates reflecting the neighborhood character.
Notre Dame graduation set with 1000 students
Charles Arthur Voehringer, son of Mr and Mrs Fred A Voehringer, will receive a degree from the College of Engineering during Notre Dame's 109th commencement in the stadium. James R Killian Jr of MIT will deliver the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Arthur Voehringer
Fred A. Voehringer
Sherman St
Notre Dame
James R. Killian, Jr
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Charles
College of Engineering
Storm from Pacific coast brings rain and snow across regions
A new Pacific storm moved inland into Idaho and western Montana with showers. Snow appeared in high elevations of western Montana. Tampa received nearly 2% inches of rain in 24 hours. Temperatures ranged from 60s to 70s in the South and much of the East, with readings around 40s in the north central region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Idaho
Montana
Tampa
Fla
North Central
Birth announcement for Robert Eugene Slater
A son, Robert Eugene, was born Sunday at home to Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Slater of 803 Johnstone Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eugene
E. R. Slater
Johnston St
Graveside Rites for Thomas T. Martin in Athens
Graveside services for Thomas T. Martin 86 of Athens are set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Athens city cemetery with Dr J D Hunter officiating and McConnell directing interment. He died Monday night at Cozy Rest Haven in Columbia Tennessee. Survived by daughter Nina Hill Martin Athens son Lawrence Hill Martin Athens brother W L Martin Athens and two grandchildren Pallbearers include Fred Martin William Lyle Thomas T Martin James Sims Robert Sims and Marvin Rainey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas T. Martin
Athens
Rest Haven
Columbia
Tenn
Athens City
J. D. Hunter
McConnell
Nina Hill Martin
Nancy Martin
Lawrence
Hill Martin
W. L. Martin
Fred Martin
William Lyle
James Sims
Robert Sims
Marvin Rainey
Two Boys Fined for Merchandise Theft at Spur Station
Two teenage boys were fined in the city recorder's court this morning for petit larceny. One paid 103 dollars and the other 53 dollars after theft of 22 aluminum glasses and chinaware from the Spur service station. Hollis Brothers reported the loss. Lt. Pack Self and Sgt. Charles Smith arrested them and recovered the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder’s Court
J. B. Whitmire
The
Daily Today
Spur
Hollis Brothers
Pack Self
Charles Smith
Frank E. Webster
Leroy Me
Want Ads Warn About Wrapping Cords Around Appliances
A reader advisory warns never to wrap a permanently attached cord around an electric appliance to avoid fires. The civic notice emphasizes unplugging and keeping cords untangled for safety.
Women Leaders Meet in Denver for 63rd Club Convention
DENVER Delegates from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs gather for the 63rd annual convention. Sessions begin today with 3,000 delegates representing about 11 million members in the U S and 42 foreign countries. Presidents discuss international issues, segregation, and integration in large cities and expect to propose solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
South
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
United States
Zaro Woodford Schroeder
Grosse Point
Mich
Chester E. Martin
Atlanta, Ga
Supreme Court
Funeral Wednesday for Brinkley Child
Funeral services for Jewell Elizabeth Brinkley two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Brinkley will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at East Side Baptist Church Rev C W Taylor will conduct the rites with interment in Dancey Chapel cemetery Mutual Service in charge The infant died at 1045 p m yesterday at the residence following an extended illness Survivors include the parents five sisters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Elizabeth Brinkley
John Brinkley
Martin St
Decatur
East Side Baptist Church
C. W. Taylor
Dancey Chapel
Besses
Memorial Day period traffic and death counts by state
A summary of fatalities from 6 p.m. May 14 to midnight May 17 shows 359 total deaths including 243 traffic 50 drownings and 66 miscellaneous. State tallies are Alabama 981 Florida 1020 Georgia 710 with the same holiday window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Deed Corrections and Transfers Recorded in Daily Records
The Bryan McAfee register lists transfers including H. B. Johnson to Samuel Allen for a deed correction, and multiple monetary transfers: Rob ert L. Brown $880, Vera Lamon Plant $1, Gilbert Allen $2,750, Earnest Carter and J. W. Clopton to John Albert Clopton $10, Clapton $10, Murray Dodd to Richard Smith $2,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Johnson
Samuel Allen
Bryan McAfee
Register
Robert L. Brown
F. F. Plant
Vera Lamon
Gilbert Allen
J. H. Freeze
Erbie Eddy
Earnest Carter
J. W. Clopton
John Albert Clopton
John Albert Clapton
Murray Dodd
Richard Smith
Two Couples Wed in Alabama Listings
Jack Donald 23 a merchant from Somerville marries Joyce Elaine Jackson 20 a textile employee from Lacey’s Spring. Billy Hunter Davis 30 an engineer from Huntsville wed Peggy Jean Koonce 22 a laboratory technician from Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Donald
Somerville
Merchant
Joyce Elaine Jackson
Lacey’s
Billy Hunter Davis
Huntsville
Peggy Jean Koonce
H. H. Hetrick Dies Age 74 in Athens
Hetrick 74 of 705 Houston Street Athens died at Athens Limestone Hospital yesterday at 7 15 AM Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM First Baptist Church Athens officiated by Dr J D Hunter with interment in city cemetery McConnell directing body lies in state at church from 1 PM to time of services Survivors include two daughters Mrs Coleman Locke and Mrs Raymond Patterson Athens two sons D D Locke and Victor Locke both of Athens 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hetrick
Houston St
Athens
Athens-Limestone
First Baptist Church
J. D. Hunter
City
McConnell
Coleman Locke
Raymond Patterson
D. D. Locke
Victor Locke
Funeral Held Today for Mrs Nettie Goar
Rites for Mrs. Nettie Goar 80 Athens were scheduled today at 2 p.m. from Pleasant Valley Church of Christ with Everett Bullington conducting. Interment followed in Evans cemetery. Mrs Goar died Monday at 2 20 p.m. at her residence. Survivors include her husband C Y Goar and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Ozro Flanagan Delwood Flanagan Ottlie Blakely Floyd Blakely Roy Tucker and Loyd Pugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Goar
Athens
Pleasant Valley
Comedian Milton Berle’s Mother Sandra Berle Dies
Mrs Sandra Berle mother of television comic Milton Berle died last night in New York at age 77. A family friend said Berle was in California when word arrived and would fly to New York. The spokesman confirmed the death and arranged arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sandra Berle
Milton Berle
Berle
California
Weekend charges target Porter campaign help by state employees
The article details accusations that Porter used state employees to assist his campaign in a runoff against A L Patterson of Phenix City. MacDonald Gallion claims clerks drafted letters for Porter’s benefit signed by Probate Judge Coma Garrett. The attorney general did not deny the charges. Polls operated 8 a m to 5 p m rural areas and 7 p m in Jefferson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
A. L. Patterson
Phenix City
MacDonald Gallion
Montgomery
Garrett
Coma Garrett
Clarke County
Auburn
James J. Mayfield
Tuscaloosa
State Supreme Court
Preston Clayton
Laurie Battle
John Sparkman
Folsom
George Huddleston Jr
Birmingham
Arthur Allbright
Jefferson
TVA Hearing Shapes Up In Chattanooga Clash
Clement of the power group pressed the governor as Admiral Moreell and Tennessee Representative Charles L. Andrews faced questions. Moreell said the task force would be guided by evidence and keep an open mind. CIO released a statement backing TVA as a national power and water resource project and criticizing Eisenhower era cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Moreell
Tennessee
Charles L. Andrews
Memphis
Adm
Moreell
Chattanooga
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
Clement
TVA
Seven Valley Area
CIO
Congress of Industrial Organization
Paul R. Christopher
Knoxville
Tennessee River
Eisenhower
Berle Dies After Illness From Cerebral Hemorrhage
Berle, who had been ill for several days, died of a cerebral hemorrhage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berle
May Test in Three States Shapes Primary Politics
In South Dakota Democrats mobilize against Republican farm policy amid a three-state primary focus. Nevada eyes a five-candidate Democratic governor race while Alabama voters head to a Democratic runoff where Folsom's early win shapes the contest. Joe Foss leads a GOP field in South Dakota. Alabama congressional race pits Huddleston against Alb right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
South Dakota
Nevada
Alabama
James Folsom
E. F. MecKellips
Alcester
Ed. C. Martin
Chandler
Joe Foss
Sioux Falls
Rex Terry
Harold O. Lund
Brookings
Charles Russell
Folsom
Laurie Battle
John Sparkman
Battle
George Huddleston Jr
Arthur _ Allbright
Birmingham
Memorial Day Speedway Tragedy Claims Four More Lives
Guard Indianapolis reports 14 aboard in the Memorial Day speedway crash. Jerome confirms five bodies recovered from wreckage and four additional deaths either en route or after hospital arrival. Most victims were squadron members living in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jerome
Former Athens Man Arrested In Robbery Of Birmingham Firm
Cecil Glenn Chittem and Travis A. Ferguson, both men with ties to Birmingham, were arrested after jewelry and $19 found in their car tied to the Fashion Cleaners burglary. Ferguson, a former Birmingham officer, faced prior burglary charges. Police say a local complaint triggered the arrest following prowler reports in Ensley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Birmingham
Cecil Glenn Chittem
Travis A. Ferguson
Fashion Cleaners
Ferguson
Ensley
Last Rites Held For Austin Sinard
Funeral services for 17 year old Austin Lee Sinard of Athens were held at 4 p.m. yesterday at the McConnell chapel. Interment followed in Athens city cemetery. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Sinard two brothers David H Sinard and Samuel C Sinard and one sister Mrs Magdalene Madry and grandparents Mr and Mrs Sam G Smith of Pikesville Tennessee and Mrs Burt Sinard of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Lee Sinard
Athens
Athens-Limestone
McConnell Chapel
Athens City
Lee Sinard
David H. Sinard
Samuel C. Sinard
Magdalene Madry
Sam G. Smith
Pikesville
Tenn
Burt Sinard
Montgomery Banker Grover Keyton Dies in Florida
Grover Keyton 67 chairman of Union Bank and Trust Co. in Montgomery died unexpectedly in Panama City Florida while on vacation. He had suffered a May 1953 stroke that sidelined him for months. Survived by widow Lucile B. Keyton and two daughters Mary Emily Keyton and Kitty Keyton Marks, all of Montgomery. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Grover Keyton
Union Bank and Trust Co
Panama City
Fla
Keyton
Lucile B. Keyton
Mary Emily Keyton
Kitty Keyton Marks
TVA Under Fire From Present Administration Critics
The current administration repeats an old, discredited accusation that private power firms pay for influence to undermine the Tennessee Valley Authority's authority and policies. The charge draws opposition from lawmakers defending TVA oversight and public power aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeaperands
TVA
New Groups Become Eligible for Social Security Coverage
The text notes large new groups qualifying for social security for the first time. It includes about 3.6 million farm owners or operators and 1.3 million farm workers earning $200+ annually from the same employer, 350,000 professional employees like dentists and engineers, about 3% million state and municipal workers excluding police and firemen, and 200,000 ministers or religious order members. Domestic workers with at least $50 in a quarter become covered.
Conference on Armistice Terms Recesses Amid Proposals
A nine party conference on In dochina paused for a day after a dispute over Communist plans for a neutral commission to police any truce. Talks were to resume tomorrow in a further secret session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indochina
Mayor Lloyd on Trial for Bakery Receipts and Tax Evasion
Federal trial opens as witnesses accuse Anniston Mayor E. Lloyd of understating bakery receipts from 1945 to 1947 and evading more than $18,000 in taxes. IRS agent testifies Lloyd concealed over $70,000 in income by manipulating cash records and overstating expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Anniston
Lloyd
U. S
U. S. Dist. Judge Seybourn H. Lynne, Milton L. Smith
Internal Revenue Service
Smith
George T. Morris
Markets Roundup: Cotton to Milk and Livestock Prices
Cotton inch middling 34.38 with Decatur ton price 383.07. Cottonseed 50.50 per ton. Milk Grade A 5.70 per hundred. manufactured milk 2.85 per hundred. No 2 yellow ear corn 1 52. feed ear corn 1 42. No 2 meal 2.50. Cattle steers 15.00 to 18.00. cows 9.00 to 11.50. calves 17.50 to 19.50. Hogs 190 to 230 pounds 26.26 to 26.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Poultry Market Steady in North Georgia Demand Fair
Atlanta dispatch reports North Georgia live poultry market about steady with fair demand. Offerings meet needs while some buyers discourage lighter weights. Prices for broilers or fryers 2.4 to 3.0 pounds at farms 23 to 23.5 cents per pound, fob plants 24 to 25 cents, mostly 24.4 to 24.34 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
North
Georgia
Nashville Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Declines
Cattle receipts exceed estimates with slow activity across classes. Early cattle sales weaken. cows and bulls drop 1.00 to 2.50 from last week. Hogs rise 75 to 1.00, various weight bands noted. sheep run strong then soft with lambs top at 26.50 and ewes steady around 2.00 to 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Choice
Local Hospital Admissions and Residences List
Admissions include Patricia Ann and Emma Jean Farrer and Wayne Winton. Resident entries name Bennett P. Roberts, Mrs. John Aday, Mrs. Ida Burbanks, Mrs. Barney Burns and daughter, Mrs. Leeman Kyle and son, Mrs. Dora Wiggington, Mrs. Effie Smith, Thomas Bunn, Mrs. Harvey Pride, Charles W. Sanderson, Pruitt Simms, Dewayne and Peggy Murphree, and Joel Goree with listed addresses in Decatur Hartselle Athens Grant Street and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett P. Roberts
Decatur
John Aday
9Th Ave
Ida Burbanks
Jackson
Barney Burns
Leeman Kyle and Son
Olive St
Dora Wiggington
Hartselle
Patricia Ann
Emma Jean Farrer
7Th Ave
Wayne Winton
Harvey Pride
Grant St
Charles W. Sanderson
Athens
Pruitt Simms
Dewayne
Peggy Murphree
Joel Goree
Farry St
Bank St Hospital Dismissals Reported
Dismissals listed include Mrs. Melvin Griffin and daughter at 504 126th Ave NE Lindsey at 315 12th Ave A H Travis at 412 4th Ave SE and Mrs Gerald Feild at Cornelian Court Apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank ST. Hospital
Melvin Griffin
126Th Ave
Oo Lindsey
12Th Ave
A. H. Travis
4Th Ave
Gerald Feild
Cornelian Court Apts
Cookie Dough Handling Tips
Chilled dough is easiest to work with and roll out in small portions. Keeping it cold helps maintain shape and prevent sticking during shaping and baking.
Rest of Alabama sees deadly weekend on roads and rails
Eighteen people died in the state during the weekend nine in traffic crashes one hit by a train and eight from drowning. Two injured in the Gardendale area were Mary Persons of Chicago and Arthur T. Springer of Newark New Jersey. The wreck occurred at 3 10 a m Saturday five miles south of Gardendale on U S 31 with both victims treated at Cullman Hospital for bruises and cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Mary Persons
Chicago
Arthur T. Springer
Newark
N. J
Gardendale
U. S. 31
Cullman Hospital
Presbyterian Church Holds Special Service
Reverend W B Strong led a morning memorial roll call of deceased ministers and an evening service honoring former pastor Rev A H Manly and his wife with altar flowers placed on their graves at Inside Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Strong
Inside Presbyterian Church
A. H. Manly
Unfurnished 3 Room Apartment for Rent on 5th Avenue
Unfurnished three room apartment with hardwood floors tile bath and kitchen electric heat and insulation. See at 305 5th Ave N W or call 1425 J for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5Th, Ave. N. W
Chiropractic Practice Explained by Dr J D Shawn
Public notice promotes chiropractic methods by Dr J D Shawn whose clinic is at 104 Church St N E near Cegar St. The pamphlet outlines modern chiropractic techniques and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Shawn
Church St. N. E
Cégar St
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Trinity Mountain
Lawrence County
Franklin Smith
Moulton Hospital
Morgan County Medical Society
Ralph Campbell
Decatur Indians
Bill Freeman
Sheffield
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Brinkley Child
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Charles Pritchard
Russelville
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Jimmy Sealy
Gene Harris
Marion
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Camden
Buddy Redd
Foley
Robert Ellis
Langdale
Johnnie Harlow
Bobby Logan
Montevallo
Jeff Coleman
Donald Shan
Molotov
Decatur Markets
General Hospital
Effie Smith
Thomas Bunn
13Th .Ave
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Lee St
Mattie L. Sapp
Moulton Heights
Tom Sutton
Rt. 2
Moulton
Ala
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J. D. Shown
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