District Diary arts degree with biology major
District Diary notes state an arts degree with biology major. John Perkins to speak at Cullman Rotary meeting. J D Morgan leads Cullman Kiwanis program with speaker F H Orr. John Warren of Hartselle, 16, to receive £100 for fat calf showing in Birmingham. Grand Champion at Morgan County. Town Creek docket lists eleven cases including no license and reckless driving. Memorial service planned at Lebanon Methodist Church Danville on June 7 with community church participation and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
John Warren
B. Warren
Birmingham
John
Morgan County
Town Creek
Danville
Lebanon Methodist Church
Deaths of Rev. John Olin Richardson pastor in Prattville
The Rev. John Olin Richardson 52 died in a Prattville hospital Monday night after brain tumor surgery. He served on the Alabama Baptist Convention Executive Board and helped found the County Missionary Baptist Association. Two funeral services are planned at Prattville and Tuscumbia First Baptist churches. Burial follows in Tuscumbia City Cemetery. Survived by wife Mrs Falls teen Jones Richardson, daughter Harriett, son John O. Jr, mother-in-law Mrs B F Jones, brother-in-law B F Jones, and sisters-in-law Mrs W C Wright and Mrs Joe Wheeler Highway. Family requests no flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Olin Richardson
First Baptist Church
Prattville
Ala
Decatur
Alabama Baptist Convention
Renewt County
Missionary ‘Baptist Assn
Richardson
First Baptist
Turnis Ferguson obituary listed in Ardmore area
Turnis Noel Ferguson 52 of 411 Carridale St died Monday night at District No 1 TB Sanatorium Flint after a month there. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. Free Will Baptist Church near Ardmore with burial at Gatlin Cemetery. Brown Funeral Co. of Decatur directing. Nephews pallbearers. Survivors include widow Winnie Ferguson and five daughters, two sons, a sister, a brother and 12 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnis Noel Ferguson
Carridale St
Flint
Free Will Baptist Church
Ardmore
Jack Jones
Gatlin Cemetery
Brown Funeral Co
Decatur
Billy Joe Towe
6Th Ave
Winnie Ferguson
Buck Lott
Horace Nickens
Hartselle
Wayne Whitt
B B Owens Found Dead At Home In Falkville
B B Owens, 60, of Falkville was found dead in bed at his home about 6 30 this morning by his wife Ollie Owens. He had suffered heart trouble for about two years. Funeral services are planned for Thursday at Gandy's Cove.
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Hartselle
B. B. Owens
Falkville 1
Ollie Owens
Owens
Gandy's Cove
City docket lists multiple traffic and conduct charges
Continued from page 1, three overparking offenses, two speeding charges, two for disorderly conduct, plus single counts of failure to yield right of way, red light disregard, and driving while intoxicated. Tom Ratliff and family return after three weeks in Lake Wales Florida. Vacation Bible School opens at Trinity Baptist Church Monday at 8:30 am per Rev Jasper Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder
Trinity Baptist Church
Jasper Kelly
Nicaragua appeals to OAS after band of Cubans invade
Nicaragua seeks OAS intervention as unrest against Somoza escalates. Martial law is proclaimed amid threats of a general strike. The National Guard, led by Anastasio Somoza Jr., backs the crackdown after a previous U S withdrawal. A Costa Rican plane theft linked to Victor Rivas Gomez is noted as rebel activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organization of American States
Panama
Somoza
National Guard
West Point
Anastasio Sr
U. S
Nicaragua
Luis
Victor Rivas Gomez
Boys State closes first day with city elections
The report describes a Boys State gathering where Dr Highsaw examined the pros and cons of each form, city elections were held, and leaders for each city were chosen. Dennis Holt became mayor of City No Six and the author was elected commissioner for City No Five, with Douglas Cooper active in City No One. The day ended as taps sounded and Denny Chimes rang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highsaw
Dennis Holt
City No. Six
Douglas Cooper
Austinville
Denny
Decatur students honored with Civitan and DAR awards
Joe Stimson and Cecelia Smith received Civitan Good Citizenship and DAR Medal respectively. Julian Harris, vice president of the Decatur School Board, presented the diplomas. H. R. Lee man, superintendent, praised resident cooperation. Granville Tyler gave the invocation and Dr. John Christian offered the blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stimson
Jesse L. Stimson
Civitan
Cecelia Smith
F. H. Smith
DAR
Julian Harris
Decatur School Board
H. R. Leeman
Decatur
Granville Tyler
Somerville Road
Owens Funeral Rites For R. M. Owens Held
Methodist Church service announced for Thursday burial in Cook Cemetery near Gandy's Cove with Peck Funeral Home in charge. Survived by widow four daughters and four sons including Calvin K. Owens Akron Vernon Owens Decatur Moral Owens Falkville and Clovis Nell Owens and Frances Owens. one sister Mrs. R C Maddox of St Louis. four brothers Frank Owens Amos Freeman and George Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Maddox
St. Louis
Frank.Owens
Cullman
Amos
Falkville
Freeman
Akron
George Owens
California
Sugar Finds New Roles Beyond Food Uses
The article notes there are more than 70 established non food industrial applications for sugar spanning sectors such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, paper, cosmetics, and bioplastics, highlighting sugar as a versatile commodity.
Hospital Dismissals List Includes Multiple Residents
A local hospital discharge list names several patients by name and address including John FE Nelson in New Kensington Pennsylvania Mrs Boyce R Owens in Decatur and infant son Mrs Lucian D McCulloch and infant son on 206th Ave NW Mrs Peter KR Saunders on 112 Church St and Kate Holt at 823 6th Ave SE Also listed are James P Slaten 1306 Carridale Little Paula Robin Taylor 1323 6th Ave SE Mrs Zelma Curner Athens 8 Marvin L Skidmore Decatur 2 Mrs William E Sullivan Trinity 1 Mrs Wilburn D Prater 1400 12th St SE and Mrs George D Clem Jr 617 Sherman St SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian D. McCulloch
Peter KR. Saunders
Church St
Kate Holt
6Th Ave
James P. Slaten
Carridale
Zelma Curner
Athens
Marvin L. Skidmore
Decatur
William E. Sullivan
Trinity
Wilburn D. Prater
12Th St
George D. Clem, Jr
Sherman St
Admitted to Hospital in Athens and Nearby
Admissions list includes Edward Sanders Florence infant daughter Mrs Edward Tarpley and infant daughter Athens Mrs Bessie Williams Athens daughter, Floyd H Newman Madison Fpbian Jones Athens Mrs Grady Thorton and infant daughter Athens Mrs Robert Hoole Athens FE W Carter Athens Dewey Dedman Athens Mrs William Block and infant son Athens Miss Joyce Faye Moran Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sanders
Florence
Edward Tarpley
Athens
Bessie Williams
Floyd H. Newman
Madison
Fpbian Jones
Grady Thorton
Robert Hoole
FE. W. Carter
Dewey
Dedman
William Block
Joyce Faye Moran
Local Residents and Households Listed in Area Directory
A scattered OCR style listing shows names and addresses including Thomas A. Smith Jr at 215 Main St W and residents in Cullman Falkville Roanoke and Hanceville. Entries include Mrs J L Hudgins and Mrs Denzer Shoemake with multiple family members and care of various households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Smith, Jr
Main St
W. S. Doyle
Cullman
J. L. Hudgins
Falkville
Denzer Shoemake
James Bartlett
Roanoke
Ala
Names Packed in Local Roster of Moulton and Danville
A reader’s list shows multiple individuals tied to Moulton Danville and Grayson with family and marital titles. Entries include Mrs Guy Speegle Hillsboro Miss Frances Ann Abbott Mr Hope and others in varying seniority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Speegle
Hillsboro
Frances Ann Abbott
Mr. Hope
Larry Delashaw
Trinity
Everett J. Stockton
Moulton
William C. Terry
Courtland
Hubert Jeffreys
Grayson
Deborah Jeffreys
Bob Alexander
John F. Thompson
Ellis Holland
Kathleen Holland
Local Notices List of Residents and Addresses
A jumble of names and addresses is presented, listing Mrs. Roy Henderson in Decatur and others including Robert Owen of 1112 4th Ave SE, Mrs. Hillie Roden of 1603 Beech St SE, M. H. Groves of 411 1th Ave SW, infant daughter Somerville 1, Mrs. Franklin Clements of Decatur 7, and more such entries with F. EF. Douthit of Madison 1 and multiple Decatur listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Henderson
Decatur
Robert Owen
4Th Ave
Hillie Roden
Beech St
M. H. Groves
Lth
Ave
Vanden
Somerville
Franklin Clements
Steven Rex Weaver
6Th Ave
Emerson McBay
George Ratliff
F. EF. Douthit
Madison
Community Notices of Names in Local Social Column
Local social column lists Mrs. Raymond Steenson of 420 7th Ave NW, Rhea Sonny Greenwell of 401 6th Ave NW, and Master Boyce Higdon of Murphree in a roster of residents and households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Steenson
7Th Ave
Rhea
Sonny) Greenwell
6Th Ave
Master Boyce Higdon
Murphree
Circuit Court Enters Second Day Of Civil Trials
Judges James N. Bloodworth and Newton B. Powell opened the second day of hearings on 61 civil cases after the grand and regular juries were selected. Early cases include City of Decatur vs. R N Harris Jr and City of Decatur vs. Raymond A Britain. Thelma Odell v J C Penney Co is also listed. Two courtrooms, begun in March, continue this term to save county funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Bloodworth
Newton B. Powell
Grand Rn
City of Decatur
R. N. Harris, Jr
Raymond A. Britain
Thelma Odell
J. C. Penney Co
Bloodworth
Somali Lands Trade Chiefs in East Africa Markets
East Africa sees chief products from Somali lands including grenides ivory and incense traded under British French and Italian interests. Strong entities include Somali regions and East African ports. Market activity reflects colonial influence and regional commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Africa
Market Dip Cuts Across Broad Range Stocks
New York shares slipped sharply with many high tech and blue chip issues retreating. Zenith Motorola Raytheon Thiokol IBM Westinghouse U S Gypsum Allied Chrysler U S Steel J&L Bethlehem Union Carbide Du Pont Eastman Kodak bonds mixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Plon
Eee
Electronics
Zenith
Motorola
Raytheon
Thiokol
Westinghouse Electric
U.S. Gypsum
Allied Chemical
Chrysler
U.S. Steel
Jones & Laughlin
Bethlehem
Union Carbide
du Pont
Eastman Kodak
Wall Street Snapshot of Unclear Trading Movements
A scan of midday stock quotes shows numerous corporate tickers and varied percentages, including Am Can, Coca Cola, US Steel, General Motors, Chrysler, and Goodyear, with mixed gains and losses across sectors. The noisy list reflects a volatile trading session with many names fluctuating.
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New York
Gt A & P
Hound
ABC
Acme Steel
Hupp Cp
Alleghany Led
Seis Harv
Alleghany Kaiser al Si
Allis’ Chai
Korvette
Air Ll. Cs
Baker
Kress
Mitre
Ligg & My
Lily A. Am
Suger
Loekh Air N Am
T&t
Loew's
Tob M's
Low & Nash
Aneac Cep Ou
Ee Sve Meey
Armet
Atchison
Atl C Line
All
Refin
Monsan Chem
Balt & Ohio
Ghwens
Reth Steel
Murray Cp A
Calum
North West
Chrysler
Otis
Coca Cola
Owen
Rio
Paim
Col Gas
Phill Pet
Compw
Reading Co
Crown Zell “ Rexall Ane
Delta Air Li Sadeway Nv
Diveo
Resis
Pont Bobs
East Air L
East Sears Es Erte
Sinetabele
Skelly
Genesco
Glidden
Goodrich
Warner B Pic
Goodyear
Gaa&p
Westy A
Westy
Winn Dixie
Woolworth
Sibu Goodyear
Georgia and Alabama Live Poultry Prices and Demand
Georgia reports live poultry demand fair to good for broilers and fryers with adequate offerings and farm prices around 14 to 15 percent. Hens trading moderately, heavy and light types variably offered, fob plant prices about 16 cents per pound. Alabama notes irregular demand, generally fair to good price levels, ample livery with some clearances. farm prices up to 14 to 14 percent and related notes on bead and intracompany percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Birmingham
Alabama
Birminghams Wholesale Grain Market Report
AP samples show demand fair to good with adequate offerings. Prices paid on deliveries were mixed with Grade A whites around three to four dollars and medium grades in the mid twenties. Local sales and direct deliveries supported retail pricing through the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermingham
Dell
Cattle Prices Steady Across Classes in Nashville Markets
In Nashville, cattle prices show scarcity with generally steady bids. Good steers and heifer yearlings 550 to 700 pounds bring 75.50 to 98.75 per hundredweight. Standard 24.00 to 24.50, good steers 25.00 to 28.00, and few good heifers trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Condemnation Plan for Land Use Sparks Debate in Mobile
Trimmier reads from a copy of the investigator report as Sertich and Scatainendiind Representatives discuss damages in a land condemnation case. The easement would permit dumping for a highway project funded by federal and state authorities and Patterson’s administration pushes the resolution. Delaney of Mobile is named in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimmier
Sertich
Scatainendiind
Mobile
Nig Ag Te Mega
Patterson
E. E. Delaney
Rezoning Proposal Foresees Duplex Development on 2 Acres
Parker notes city costs are high for the plan. Most of the 124 units would be duplexes designed as attractive one story homes. Construction would occur over about 2 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Patterson push to speed general appropriation bill outlined
The administration seeks rapid approval of the general appropriation bill, facing resistance from Black Belt lawmakers and a powerful minority that hopes to delay to pressure Gov. Patterson on school tax issues. Patterson aims to keep time open for school matters and prevent a last minute spending scramble like 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Patterson
Nas
Patterson
Senate
House
Lloyd to lead Britain amid Geneva tensions
Western allies expect Prime Minister Macmillan to keep Lloyd speaking for Britain for an extended period. The Times cited a reliable source but could not reveal it. The Geneva conference drew intense interest as reactions from newspapers like the Mail and others surfaced.
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Lloyd
Britain
London Times
The
Times
Macmillan
Daily Mail
Geneva
Selwyn Lloyd
Laborite
Daily Ministers’ Conference
Berlin talks stall as Western ministers press for parity
Western ministers led by Herter Lloyd and Couve de Murville press for a joint curb on East Berlin activity and demand that any Berlin accord apply to both sides. The talks, which began last Thursday, show little progress and involve accusations of Communist subversion and propaganda linked to East Berlin. Andrew Berding noted the limited private progress at a news conference.
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Gromyko
West Berlin
Herter
East Berlin
United States
RIAS
Selwyn Lloyd
Maurice Couve de Murville
Rbolz
Berlin
Andrew J. Berding
Construction boom keeps 1959 pace with new records
May permits show 42 new houses and overall construction totaling 2.53 million dollars for the first three months, a new initial-quarter record surpassing 1958. A cafe at 1816 Sixth Ave SE and a nursing home addition are among notable permits, with over 130 total issued last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
6Th Ave. SE
Prices steady with mixed hog and cattle quotes in Thomasville
AP reports receipts around 2800 head with prices steady to 35 cents lower. US No 4 hogs 2 and 3 barrows and gilts 100-120 pounds ranged 146.00 to 162.40 per hundredweight. sows 14.00 to 16.00. Canner and cutter hogs listed at 16.00 to 16.45 with few at 15.73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Trustees Approve Large Budget Amid Plan To Improve Grants and Staffing
The executive vice president said changes aim to improve competitiveness for grants and attract better teachers. Trustees approved a 12.77 million dollar budget for the next year with 6.22 million for teaching and 2.71 million for operation of agriculture experiment stations, plus 3.85 million for extension. The college was authorized to file a preliminary FHA loan application to fund construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exten
Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency
Water Funds Get Approval in Bipartisan Committee Vote
A House committee approved a large water resources bill funding Walter F. George Dam at Fort Gaines and other projects. The panel rejected Eisenhower’s ban on new starts, adding funds for 24 investigations and seven construction projects while reallocating existing budgets, with total public works funds set at 1,?24,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. George
Fort Gaines
Eisenhower
Alabama
House
Eisen Mately
Army Engineers
Bureau of Reclamation
Pascagoula
Miss
Gegen
Ententing Co
Committee For Public Works
Explosion and fire injure bystanders near Philadelphia route
A propane gas truck exploded after a rear collision with a gasoline tanker on a highway about 100 miles northeast of Philadelphia. Flames rose 150 feet, a wall was blown outward, and spectators 200 to 250 feet away were struck by debris as fire crews fought the blaze for about 30 minutes. A police officer described rocks raining down after a rock shattered his windshield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Shhoener
Klinger
Sodom Israel Covers World’s Lowest Habitation Point
Students estimate costs total around one dollar. The article notes Sodom in Israel as the lowest habitation point, at about 1 290 feet below sea level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sodom
Israel
Meany calls labor to declare war on antiunion bill
AFL-CIO President George Meany urged a broad labor war on what he called discriminatory legislation. He warned that if the labor bill passes, local unions will feel the weight of federal law. Meany spoke to about 2,000 delegates at the United Hatters Cap and Millinery Workers International Union convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Organized Labor
Labor Movement
Congress
Meany
United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union
State agencies report 2500 jobs open across offices
State employment offices list more than 2500 vacancies. Positions include specialized roles with wages from 45 dollars weekly for a pie maker up to 12770 dollars annually for an electronics scientist. Ralph R. Williams, state industrial relations director, notes some posts have remained unfilled for months due to skill requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ralph R. Williams
For Sale and Wanted Classified Items
Multiple short notices: solar enlarger for sale with specs. 1953 Jeep payments. counter girl needed at Qwik Chik Drive-In 9 miles from Decatur Hunts stairway. two kittens for good homes at Dr. Cole Youngs. 3 room apartment for $70 monthly with air conditioning. 3 bedroom house for sale at 1401 7th Ave SE with equity and assumed payments. Just Arrived Cheese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeep
8Th Ave
Qwik Chik Drive-In
Decatur
Hunts_ stairway
Cole Youngs
7Th Ave. S.E
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J. G. Hardin
John Perkins
Cullman Rotary
J. D. Morgan
Cullman Kiwanis Club
Slate
F. H. Orr
J. O. Richardson
Turnis Ferguson
Buckley
Tom Ratliff
Thomas Ratliff, Jr
Ratliff
Pamela
Lake Wales
Fla
John FE. Nelson
New Kensington
Boyce R. Owens
Paula Robin Taylor
Limestone
Danny Greathouse
Hanceville
Cassie Cantrell
James A. Martin
Logan
Earl Bailey
Shelia Ann Keeton
Herbert S. Baker
Lewis Washington Aranson
Lawrence County Admissions
Rufus C. White
Lester Reed
Essie Mae Howell
Grady Smith
David Kirby
Bank Street Admissions
Circuit Court
Wall Street
Brillhart
Oklahoma
el Reno
Elmer
Brillharts
Here
Oklahoma Assn
Fort Supply
Western State Hospital
Okla
Bill
Brikort Genure Redetail
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