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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1960

Page

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Vacation Bible Schools open after registration change

West Central Neighborhood registrants told to re register by June 11 at Old Moulton Rd with Mrs J W Champion. A $2 75 fee covers transportation. Vacation Bible School starts Monday at Chapel Hill Methodist Church from 9 to 11 daily with all area children invited. First Baptist Church preparations Friday 9 to 11 am. school runs Monday to June 17 8 30 to 11 30 daily. Police log lists speeding and parking violations with five charges each plus other infractions. A collision on 3rd St involved Walter Bolin and Arthur Burleson. Burleson swerved to avoid two bicyclists. DIARY PAGE 2.

West Central Neighborhood Old Moulton Rd J. W. Campion 7Th Ave. NW Arteal Chapel Hill Methodist Church First Baptist Church Walter Samuel Bolin 8Th Ave 3Rd St Arthur L. Burleson North St Burleson Bolin

J J Thomas Named Limestone Circuit Clerk in May Primary

Vote totals show J J Thomas leading in the Limestone circuit clerk race with 2 2 56 votes to a runner up 2 2 65. Other local races produced close margins for Herbert F Pugh over G Winford Sims for the board of revenue. Voter turnout was 4 600 of 10 000 eligible. Local loyalist slate backed W L Chenault and Malone in the polling.

Thomas Herbert F. Pugh G. Winford Sims Board of Revenue Post W. L. Chenault Decatur Malone C. C Jac) Owen Allen Archer Beard Blair Dixon Civican Harrison Oak Weno McQueen Mizell Partlow

Loyalists Lead Alabama Democratic Elector Race After Late North Alabama Wins

With about 2,468 of 3,100 boxes in, Loyalists surge to six of ten top spots in Alabama's 20 man slate for 10 elector positions. Late North Alabama returns break a 5-5 tie, moving W L Chenault of Decatur to eighth and elevating Loyalists such as C G Allen of Gadsden and Karl Harrison of Cal to the lead while States Righters led by Frank M Dixon and Edmund Blair trail.

Birmingham Alabama W. L. Chenault Decatur Frank Mizell Bruce Henderson Ed Pepper James E. Folsom Frank M. Dixon Edmund Blair Pell City W. W. Malone Jr Athens C. E. Hornsby Jr Centreville C. G. Allen Gadsden Karl Harrison Cal J. E. Brantley Banks

Porter Hanes Wins Morgan County Tax Assessor Runoff

Porter Lee Hanes claimed the Morgan County tax assessor post in a Tuesday runoff, defeating Mrs Louise Frost after a strong early lead. Complete unofficial totals from 75 boxes showed Hanes with 5 042 votes to 4 048 for Frost, with full totals expected later today.

Porter Lee Hanes Louise Frost Morgan County Hanes Frost

Johnson Holds Ten Potential Alabama Votes

Johnson, favoured by 15 convention delegates, led in Alabama runoff elections as early returns list Burke Burns Estes Ferrell Fowler King Kelly Long Metcalf O Neal among top vote-getters. Five of the 17 leaders show Senate support. Russell remains noncommittal with delegates spread across districts. Notable delegates include Jing Se Wetumpka Jasper Montevallo Hornsby Tallassee Donald son Montgomery Clark Winfield Anniston Lynch Birmingham.

Birmingham State-At- Burke Burns Estes Ferrell Fowler King Kelly Long Metcalf O'Neal Johnson Senate Russell Nee Jing Se Wetumpka Jasperin Montevallo Ernest C Sonny) Hornsby Tallassee

Faith and evangelism against fatalist views

The response argues that Scripture grants universal human freedom to choose Christ, countering the idea that only a preacher’s elect can be saved. It insists Christ’s invitation to all is genuine and not insincere, citing Jesus’ call to come to Him.

Jesus Christ Jesus Apostle Paul

Cross wins Lawrence County education race runoff

Silas Cross, a school teacher at Chalybeate, topped the Lawrence County education race in a runoff with 3,235 votes from 36 boxes. Franklin Roberson received 2,181. present Sept Woodrow Burks was defeated, with other tallies listed for multiple candidates.

Moulton Silas Cross Lawrence County Deat of Education Cross Chalybeate Franklin Roberson Woodrow Burks Blair Brantley Chenault Dixon Givhan Harrison Hornsby Johnston Jones Malone McNeil McQueen Lawrence

Western Big Three Strategy Meeting Arranged Today

Washington AP reports a Western Big Three strategy meeting set for late today after SEATO ministers private post mortem on summit collapse. Lloyd and Herter to address the council before sessions focus on Communist moves in the region including Laos under SEATO defense.

Washington Seato Council of Ministers Australia New Zealand Lloyd Herter Council SEATO Laos Southeast Asia

Mrs Davis Wins C'man Local Election Victory

Unofficial Tuesday totals show Mrs Davis leading with about 2,900 votes against Jol Sparks 2,587 in Cullman. Incumbent Davie and Wesley received 2,456 and 2,571 votes respectively, with others including Bill Jones at 3,818 and Allen 3,309 in the race for various local offices.

Cullman Jewell Davie Satah Jol R. Sparks Davis Folsom Wesley Alabama Public Service Commission Ee Tene Ener Ae Wae Peas Edsee Jack) Owen Pang Awry Aigere Bill Jones Allen Archer

Prints Hunt Continues In Detroit Case

In Detroit AP reports ongoing search for prints linked to a case with authorities seeking clues. Investigators pursue evidence as leads develop, with no arrests announced.

Mars Brightens as It Rises Over 155 Million Miles Away

The report notes Mars rising in the sky at 2 12 a.m. with the planet about 155 million miles distant. First Quarter today at 10 62 a.m. and dawn and sunrise times for Decatur are listed, with evening sky notes for the area.

Mars

Owen Claims Win Beat Jim in Alabama PSC Runoff

In the Alabama Democratic runoff Jack Owen defeated former State Finance Director Ed Pepper. Early returns show Owen leading Pepper as Pepper campaigned with ex Governor Folsom supporters and Pepper faced criticism over campaign spending. The race focused on the Public Service Commission and policy rather than personal bids.

Ed Pepper Owen Som NAACP Public Service Commission People of Alabama Jack Owen Pepper Folsom James E. Folsom PSC Bibb County Auburn University Marine Corps

U2 Routes Held Unknown in Washington Report

AP dispatch from Washington reports a U2 route status unclear with a spokesman noting activities conducted in the United States west of an implied line. The article references ongoing secrecy around reconnaissance routes and government handling of the case.

Washington United States West

New Value-Pecked Chest Type Toed Freezer at S

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a new chest type freezer with value pecking and a toed design, associated with an unspecified seller or location, lacking clear context or full specifications.

Edv

Pratt WV Gives Away Its Wooden Jail

Charleston AP reports Pratt a town of about 600 residents donated away its wooden jail. Mayor William H. Vaughan, who also serves as police court, noted the small town near Charleston, about ten miles east of here, made the unusual move.

Charleston W. Va Pratt Here William H. Vaughan

QUICKIES By Ken Reynolds

Quickies column by Ken Reynolds notes a lighthearted quip about feeding the feed received in the Daily Want Ads, humorously mentioning four chickens.

Ken Reynolds

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