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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1948
Page
2
Officials cite the Housing and Rent Act effective April 1 requiring voluntary, good faith leases. Landlords may raise rent up to 15 percent with limits and filing must occur within 15 days with the local rent office using form D-29.
Federal agencies mobilize to rehabilitate flood stricken areas as Portland moves to emergency housing. Navy ships and decommissioned hospital vessels to aid relocation while river development plans are considered. Officials assess remaining loss of life as search continues amid wrecked Vanport city remains.
The record notes that celery grew wild globally and was not utilized by humans until the 16th century when cultivation began. It traces the shift from foraged to farmed celery in early modern kitchens and gardens.
Classified notice of two apartment units available for rent in good condition. Units have been used four months and priced at 75 dollars. Contact phone number 827 J for details.
Nashville market shows cattle mostly steady with Tuesday averages. Steers and heifers 1 000 lb range with most medium and good at 25.00 to 30.00 per cwt, canners 13.00–16.50. Hogs uneven with 25–50 higher, lambs mostly steady, bulk spring lambs 27.50–30.00, older ewes 9.00 down.
New York stocks narrow with oil in demand while government bonds hold steady. Cotton is steady with deliveries moved to later. Chicago wheat firm on corn strength, corn and soybeans strong on demand, oats firm on short covering, hogs steady to 25 cents higher, top $24.75, cattle steady with top $35.75. Bonds mixed in both cities.
Grain prices advance on the Chicago board as corn sets the pace. Soybeans climb to an eight cent daily limit while oats and lard rise. Slower early dealings give way to gains amid dry weather and trader unease over last summer's drought.
USDA reports Atlanta market trading active with fryers 1 1 2 lbs and under abundant but larger birds scarce. All sizes offered and clearing well. Prices paid FOB farm for fryers across sizes this morning ranged 37 to 38 cents.
The Associated Press reports New York cotton futures climbed to new intraday highs as short covering intensified amid thin offerings. July 1948 contracts rose about 1.30 per bale, with futures closing significantly higher across nearby months and midland prices edging up.
Thomas Drake Samford Jr. 43, a lawyer and grandson of former Gov. W. J. Samford, died of a heart attack at his Opelika home. He had practiced law since 1930, served as circuit solicitor for four years, and was a circuit judge in 1935. A Navy veteran, he was the son of the late T. D. Samford, former U.S. district attorney and trustee of Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Burial details were not provided.
The advertisement promotes a Family Sweepstakes with first prize of 25000 dollars and multiple cash prizes. It urges readers to enter, noting monthly national prizes and a certificate with every entry. A hidden cork design under Pepsi Cola bottle tops helps collect and swap prizes.
At the 88th Southern Presbyterian assembly in Atlanta the debate over Allied Youth posts in high schools centered on whether the church should actively commend or establish the youth group for temperance education. Dr Frank P Anderson urged definite action while others resisted extending political or organizational endorsement.
American Louise Suggs of Atlanta defeats Dorothy Kielty of Los Angeles 4 and 3 to reach the British women's amateur final at St Annes. She will face Jean Donald of Scotland over 36 holes tomorrow for the title amid heavy rain and cold wind.
A lecturer in business law and economics at Auburn is noted. Sam Ford left the Navy as a lieutenant commander in November 1945. Before practicing law he taught two years in Lineville public schools.
A report notes that the American Niagara Falls stand about 10 feet higher than the Canadian Falls. The finding highlights subtle topographic variation between the two famed cascades and their respective basins.
Dr L E Barton of Montgomery will lead a revival at First Baptist starting Sunday June 6. Services are at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM with transportation provided. Barton, a noted Alabama preacher and Southern Baptist Convention official, brings a vital gospel message and encouragement for the afflicted to seek the cross.
A flag will fly at the North Alabama division of the state Highway Department to honor workers who died in World War I. The flag was presented to H. D. Barnum by O. J. Shepard during a brunswick stew gathering attended by about 100 department and shop staff. Guests included former equipment superintendent oR Onion from Montgomery, with Rev. John Troxler speaking on Communism.
Armed personnel and the committee insist the reduction will not impair the military's efficiency. More money will be provided later if necessary, the committee promised.
In Phil Campbell Alabama a 13 year old boy named Jimmy Glasgow died after being dragged for about a quarter mile by a runaway mule. He fell from the mule and became entangled in the trace chain. The boy was identified as Jimmy Glasgow son of Mrs Willard Glasgow. The incident occurred yesterday.
Medical discussion outlines nonoperative care for ulcers including rest bland diet and alkali therapy. It notes vagotomy as a last resort to cut the vagus nerve and relieve symptoms, while stomach removal remains a traditional option for patients over 35. Warnings include incomplete nerve cutting and the need for thorough evaluation before surgery.
Courtland gears up for the first annual All-Dixie air meet on June 12 and 13 with National Guard units from Alabama Tennessee and Mississippi and various Southeast air forces. Beverly Howard will perform two exhibits Sunday and the Thrasher Brothers Aerial Circus adds five acts. Parachute jumps occur both days and armored units receive a first ever review. The Russellville high school band leads Sunday music while Masters Horton of Courtland serves as master of ceremonies. Program starts 2 30 PM Saturday and 2 PM Sunday with a Pilots Ball Saturday night at Skyline Dinner Club 8 12.
In Decatur and surrounding counties residents weigh the public TVA plan against private power lobby arguments. Analysts note TVA paid 3 to 5 percent of federal power investment returns and that only four of about 180 new Valley industries relocated from other regions, underscoring the region's electricity future amid the New Johnsonville plant conflict.
Daily records show marriages of Charles William Bracken 22 of Hartselle to Vivian Beatrice Blankenship 18 of Hartselle and James S. Bartee to Eldon Stidger. Property deals include B L Callaway et al to L B Sandlin trustee 8000 and G W Puckett to Mary A Crittenden 2000. Ethel Webb weds Roy Burks in 3000 transfer.
Decatur residents attend the funeral of Mrs. Alice Roberson Howell. Courthouse offices near Morgan County observe Jefferson Davis birthday holiday. Various local updates include welfare staff changes, student return, church events, and several ambulance and hospital movements.
Central Methodist church hosts a vacation Bible school from June 7 to June 16 with daily sessions 9 to 11 am. Departments list nursery through intermediates with named superintendents and study topics, plus activities and a moving picture produced by the school director Mrs Prentiss Clark.
Alabama Court of Appeals releases rulings on rehearings and reversals. Cases include Nix and Williams overruled. Turner Jr. reversed and discharged. Harrison affirmed. Biddle and Orr affirmed. Keel reversed and remanded with instructions. Ragland dismissed. Chappell and Davis affirmed. Reeves and Cash affirmed but remanded for sentence. Barnett and others noted in terse rulings.
Folsom Nicol in Tuscaloosa leads with 4 900 votes and 252 boxes. H M Abercrombie Birmingham tallies 16 293, J K Edwards Brighton 15 744, Wallace C Johns Birmingham 10 055, Robert W Gwin Birmingham 9 274. All district winners except Mayfield agreed to walk out, Mayfield undecided. Other state races decided in the May 4 primary.
Mrs Dana Jackson 63 died at her Somerville 2 home early this morning. Final rites set for Thursday at 3 P M at Johnson’s Chapel with Rev Robert Glenn. interment in adjoining cemetery. Survivors include three daughters Florence Dean Collins Somerville 2 and Eugene Strickland Winter Garden Fla, four sons Claude Elvie Clifton Jackson 1 Somerville 2 and John D Jackson Somerville 2, two brothers Sidney and Harvey Cottongem, two sisters Mrs Luke Sapp and Mrs Ebb Hill, one grandchild. Burial directed by Peck’s.
Report shows Republicans have 1,094 delegates selected with 13 names on first ballots. Indiana, California, and South Dakota set upcoming conventions with 300 plus delegates each for Dewey Stassen and Taft. Uncommitted totals reach 421 while several names and numbers mark current delegate standings.
Pfc Harris J Lovell 21, killed in Burma February 2 1945, will receive full military rites Sunday at 3 PM from Higgins cemetery. Everett Bullington will officiate with American Legion directing. Interment at Spry's directing. Lovell entered service April 20 1943 and trained at Fort Riley before Burma action. He is survived by parents Mr and Mrs W J Lovell Athens 6 two brothers Leroy Brady Athens 8 one sister Ellaree Lovell Athens 6 and grandparents Mr and Mrs Sam Thompson. The North Alabama Bible School chorus will sing. Legionnaires will be pallbearers.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Childers Chapel for infant sons of Mr and Mrs Norman Childers Eva and another infant died Monday at home. Rev Chambers officiated with burial in the chapel cemetery. Surviving are the parents one sister and the grandparents.
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