$50 000 Suit On In Civil Court
A Morgan Civil Circuit Court session opens with a $50,000 damage suit filed by W. C. Williams Jr alleging his filling station and equipment were destroyed by a gasoline fire after Decatur Petroleum Haulers driver unloaded fuel negligent ly. The case, before Judge Jams N. Bloodworth, is the final docketed for the first week and may be dismissed later. Williamson is represented by Earl Cloud. Defendants are represented by Philip Shanks and Obert Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Civil Circuit Court
Jams N. Bloodworth
W. C. Williams, Jr
Morgan City
Williams
Earl Cloud
Decatur Petroleum
S. 231
Philip Shanks
Obert H. Harris
Grover Taylor
Wells
Bloodworth
Sherman St
Somerville Rd
Taylor
Thomas L. Morris
Market quotes for pulpwood poultry grains and livestock
Pulpwood at 12.0 per cord. Poultry prices for meat farm and plant reported. Grains No 2 yellow shelled corn 1.36 No 2 barley 6.96 No 1 soybeans 2.15 No 1 yellow beans 2.20. Cattle various classes with prices. calves good and choice vealers 28.00-31.00. Hogs barrows and gilts 145-230 lb 15.50-16.25. Sows 11.00-12.00. Sheep lambs 24.50-25.00, ewes scarce.
Wall Street Drifts as Mixed Trading Shapes Early Session
The New York market edged down in early trading with some electronics issues showing gains while many stocks fell. Lorillard rose about two points on cigarette rumors, Zenith gained about three, Raytheon up around three, and Textron inching higher. Allied Chemical Un ion Carbide and Du Pont slipped, Kennecott fell, and AT and United Aircraft eased by about a point. U.S. government bonds eased as turnover slowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pivotal
Lorillard
Zenith
Texas Instrument
Raytheon
Textron
Allied Chemical
Union Carbide
du Pont
Kennecott
American Telephone
United Aircraft
U.S
Reading of midday stock results listing many companies
A condensed noon stock list shows numerous tickers and percentage changes across industries. Major names include Anac Cop Armour Armatek Ck East Kod Greyhound Gulf Olin Texaco Sears Woolworth and Warner together with banks and insurers like Lehman Kaiser and Safeway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
ABC
Alleghany Y Allis
Am Can Am
Sunar
Am & T
Goodrich
Greyhound Gul
Harv
Kaiser al Am
Korvette
Kresne A
Kress
Lehman Ma
Olin
Owen
Philco
Philip Mor Oe
Phi Pet
HRCA
Reading Coom
Rexall
Safeway
St. Regin
Twent Cent
UN Carbide
OW Cab
UN Pac MM
UB Steel Ware
Siva Warner B Pic
West UN Tel
BK Toy
Winn Dixie Sane
Woolworth
Georgia and Alabama live poultry markets show unsettled prices
Atlanta reports live poultry buyers seeking bids amid movement uncertainty with 706000 head at 14 cents per lb for heavy type and varied fractions. Birmingham notes broilers and fryers market unsettled with fractional lowers and ample offerings, price spreads broad and current values around 14 to 15 cents per lb.
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Atlanta
Georglie
Planta
Birmingham
Alabama
Birmingham Eggs Steady Market With Local Offerings
Prices in Birmingham show a steady wholesale egg market with locally produced items meeting requirements. Grade A whites and consumer grades hold fair to good demand as supply remains adequate for retailers and store door deliveries, including direct neighbor sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Neerb Ueers
Falkville Legion Names Officers and House Rules
Falkville Legion appoints officers William L. Bryant Casey Robinson and A J Collum to serve until July with A J Hart chairing the house committee joined by Mrs W T Teague Mrs A J Collum Noel W Teague and A H Teague Ziegenbein of the Cullman post. The Legion and Auxiliary ban alcohol and gambling on premises and will sponsor the Pony League baseball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Bryant
Casey Robinson
A. J. Collum
A. J. Hart
W. T. Teague
Noel W
A. H. Teague
Ziegenbein
Cullman Post
Legion and Auxiliary
The
Pony League
List of Hospitalized Names and Addresses
A compiled roster lists patients and accompanying guardians or relatives in various cities. Names include Annie Owens, Owain Holt Spears, Mrs James F Chumley and infant, Mrs Billy Joe Monk, Mrs Charles F Collier, William Eugene Masterson, Mrs Gordon Christiansen, Luther E Cagle, Mrs William Dan Price, Mrs Bertha Beatrice Adams, Preston J Stewart, George William Collins, Leonard Kreitlein, Mrs T H Guion, and Little Miss Vickie Marie Campbell with corresponding street addresses in Decatur Trinity Cullman Danville and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Owens
Ferry St. E
Owain Holt Spears
Trinty
James F. Chumley
1618
Park St. SE
Billy Joe Monk
Decatur
Gordon Christiansen
13Th St
Luther E. Cagle
William Dan Price
Sherman St
Bertha Beatrice Adams
Tanner
Preston J. Stewart
George William Collins
Trinity
Leonard Kreitlein
5Th St
Cullman
T. H. Guion
Stratford Rd
Vickie Marie Campbell
Danville Rd
Admissions and Dismissals List From Local Officials
Admissions include Miss Brenda Tucker and several others with addresses listed such as 8044 Railroad Street and 1418 6th Ave SE. Dismissals note individuals like Nellie Blankenship and Wanda Blankenship along with multiple street and box addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Tucker
Railroad St
James H. Thompson
J. FE
Nellie Blankenship
6Th Ave
Wanda Blankenship
Wallace Hazelrig
Sherman St
Linda Terry
Trin
Local Notices Highlight Names and Addresses on Bank Street
Miss Carolyn Quesenberry and De Dan Walden listed on Bank Street with a 2324 Spring Street address. Master Boyce Higdon appears from Murphree Apartments and Rhea V Sonny Greenwell listed at 401 6th Avenue Northwest.
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Bank Street
Carolyn Quesenberry
Dan Walden
Spring St
Listed Residents and Addresses in Cullman Area
A compiled list shows residents and addresses including Mrs Tommy Watts Holly Pond 2 Shirley Holmes Vinemont Mrs Wilford Quick Vinemont Mrs J B Floyd Vinemont Mrs John August Grand Vinemont Mrs Alvin Winfred Kanaday 1310 Ann St Mrs Alvin Watson Hanceville Mrs Arthur C Brown Jr Holly Pond 1 Marvin McKiney Cullman 2 Belva Sue Dunn Cullman 9 Mrs L V Powell 509 Apt B Hickory St Mrs Jesse T Marty Cullman Mrs Oscar Cordes Cullman 6 Mrs Robert Gregory Cullman 10 Mrs Henry Creel Hanceville 1 Mrs James Daniel Haleyville Mrs Joseph Madison Cullman Mrs Fannie Mae Campbell
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J. B. Floyd
Vinemont
John August Grand
Alvin Winfred Kanaday
Ann St
Alvin Watson
Hanceville
Arthur C. Brown Jr
Holly Pond
Marvin McKiney
Cullman
Belva Sue Dunn
L. V. Powell
Apt. B
Hickory St
Jesse T. Marty
Cattle and Hogs Market Report From Nashville and Thomasville
Cattle on hand limited with slight market steadiness. Bulls around 23.50, cutters 21.00, utility cows 18.00 to 19.00, canners 12.00 to 17.50, calves 28.00 to 91.00, and 50 for certain cuts. Hogs near 25, 16.00 to 16.75 for No 2-3. sows 11.50 to 12.50 for 400-600 lbs. Sheep small, spring lambs 24.50 to 25.00, ewes scarce. Reports from Nashville and Thomasville AP.
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Nashville
Celta 3000 Market Report With Mixed Hog Prices
Prices mostly steady with U S No 1 2 3 barrows and gilts 100 240 lbs averaging 15.75 to 16.25. Early lighter weights 15.00 to 15.75 and 240 270 lb sows 14.00 to 15.00. ile ings and 180 lb hogs noted.
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Celta
U.S
Aieet
Cotton futures rise at open in New York trading
New York cotton futures opened higher by five to fifteen cents a bale amid mixed pre market activity. Traders monitored early price moves as the market showed gains from the prior close with variable nearby quotes reported.
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New York
Future For Parolees Is Up To Them
Kenneth Tucker a local probation and parole officer says parolees in the area face a self driven future. He notes about 127 parolees seek jobs with coworker Cooper Frazier. Employment is scarce but parolees have shown strong results with several earning more than Tucker and one man starting his own business. Tucker stresses treating parolees like any worker and that farm work is the easiest avenue. He describes interviews before release and state board checks after placement plans including in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Tucker
Cooper Frazier
Tucker
Frazier
Birmingham
State Parole Board
State Board
State Pardon and Parole Board
Local Names List Records Residents and Addresses
A partial extract lists individuals with surnames and their cities including Cullman Hayden Addison Birmingham and others. It reads like a census or community notice naming residents and several street addresses, with many entries tied to Cullman and nearby towns.
Notable Athens Deliveries and New Arrivals Listed
J E Weathers Athens 5. Mrs Ronald Yound and infant son Athens 7. Mrs Audrey McGee Athens. Mrs Glenn Murphy Athens. David Eugene Moss Athens 7. Mrs David Crowell and infant daughter Athens, Mrs Edgar Pitts and infant daughter Athens.
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J. E. Weathers
Athens
Ronald Yound
Audrey McGee
Glenn Murphy
David Eugene Moss
David Crowell
Edgar Pitts
Lawrence County Names Domestic Relations List
Lawrence County lists include Donald Howard Mitchell of Moulton and Mrs Ernest Ray of Courtland, Cynthia Teague of Trinity, Eunice Johnson of Moulton, Mrs David Payne of Hillsboro, Frances Abbott of Mt Hope.
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Lawrence County Admissions
Donald Howard Mitchell
Moulton
Ernest Ray
Courtland
Cynthia Teague
Trinity
David Payne
Hillsboro
Frances Abbott
Mt. Hope
Obituary for Ida Garlen of Somerville and Hartselle
Ida Garlen 88 died at home in Somerville Wednesday evening. Funeral at Antioch Methodist Church today at 2. Burial in Antioch cemetery with Peck Funeral Home directing. Survivors include four daughters, five sons, a brother, a sister, 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was a member of Union Church of Christ. Pallbearers listed.
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Hartselle
Ida Garlen
Somerville
Antioch Methodist Church
Antioch Cemetery
Peck Funeral Home
George Howell
Altha Davis
Nona Wigginton
Ottis Russell
Zula Ballinger
Floyd Sivley
Rudolph Sivley
Lester Waitten
Felton Sharp
Louie Charest
William Lemmond
Miss Bessie Walker Rites Held In Cullman County Church
Miss Bessie Lee Walker 66 of Vinemont 1 died at Cullman Hospital Wednesday morning. Funeral services were set for 3 p.m. today at Ebenezer Church in Cullman County. Survived by three brothers Bob Charlie Bell and three sisters Lois Lake Lettie Walker and Prudie Horton.
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Cullman
Bessie Lee Walker
Vinemont 1
Cullman Hospital
Ebenezer Church
Cullman County
Bob
Charlie
Bell
Lois Lake
Lettie Walker
Prudie Horton
Thomas J Nunnelley dies at 67 in Holly Pond
Thomas Jefferson Nunnelley of Holly Pond died at his home Tuesday evening at 7. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 at New Hope Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev Ott Hunt to officiate. Survived by the widow four daughters Clara Howard Cullman Velra Tracy Birmingham Izez Oldham Birmingham and Alice Faye Reese Cullman one brother and seven grandchildren.
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Cullman
Thomas Jefferson Nunnelley
Holly Pond
New Hope Church
Ott Hunt
Clara Howard
Velra Tracy
Birmingham
Izez Oldham
Alice Faye Reese
Moulton Woman Fannie Privett Privett Dies at 78
Mrs. Fannie Privett Logan Privett aged 78 of Moulton 2 died Wednesday after arrival at a Decatur hospital following heart trouble. Her body rests at Brown Funeral Home chapel with funeral services to be announced. She is survived by six daughters Mrs Dean Hampton Mrs Elsie Alred Mrs Curtis Claborne Mrs J N Kitchens Mrs Rufus Lewis and Mrs Leon Maner, three sons J E Privett Carol Privett and Roy, plus 24 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Logan
Privett
Moulton
Decatur
Ees
Brown Funeral Home
Dean Hampton
Lewisburg
Tenn
Elsie Alred
Curtis Claborne
J. N. Kitchens
Rufus Lewis
Milledgeville
Leon Maner
Weslaco
Tex
J. E. Privett
Carol Privett
Roy
Mrs Elizabeth Brake Dies at 69 in Hartselle
Mrs Elizabeth Brake 69 of Hartselle died unexpectedly this morning after a heart attack. Survived by daughters Mrs Hillard Ross Columbus Ga and Miss Johnnie Brake St Charles Mo and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements announced by Peck Funeral Home.
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Hartselle
Elizabeth Brake
Hillard Ross
Columbus
Johnnie Brake
St. Charles
Peck Funeral Home
James Asherbranner dies at 47 in Decatur hospital
James Asherbranner 47 of Addison 1 died in a Decatur hospital at 11 30 p m last night. Funeral services set for 2 p m Friday at Center Church in Lawrence County with Rev Dennis Tucker officiating. Burial will be in Center Church Cemetery Peck Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by his widow Alma Addison 1 two sons Larry and Ronnie Addison 1 and daughter in law Mrs Edward Addison 1.
Decatur Teens Held in Market Burglary Case
Three Decatur youths aged 13 14 and 16 were held in the county jail without charges pending further investigation after admitting to breaking and entering Fuller Supermarket on May 21. Police said two are brothers and all have prior records. They allegedly obtained $32 each from the burglary and were later picked up in Florida after hitchhiking there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Harm Caseig
Ernest Bowman
Fuller
Bowman
R. L. Handley
Somerville Rd
Florida
Boys State at University Alabama Reports
Decatur boys describe Day Two of Boys State at the University of Alabama. Cadets march in rain, attend lectures by Dr. Ransone and Dr. Lar, elect county officials, enjoy notable meals, and plan to go to Montgomery to assume state government duties. Taps ends the day with bed after sport competitions and candidate debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ferguson
Tuscaloosa
Ned
Artie
Dennis Holt
State Docks
Boys’ State
University
Ala
State
Ransone
Lar
Montgomery
Local Births Report From Cullman and Decatur Areas
Mr and Mrs Tommy Watts Holly Pond 2 welcome a daughter born Tuesday at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Roy Ellis Cullman add a son born Tuesday at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs D W West 1411 N Sparkman St Hartselle announce a daughter born Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs G B Rooker 1425 7th Ave SE report a son born Wednesday.
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Tommy Watts
Holly Pond
Cullman Hospital
Roy Ellis
Cullman
D. W. West
N. Sparkman St
Hartselle
Decatur General Hospital
G. B. Rooker
7Th Ave
Death of Hobert H. Humphreys in Cullman Hospital
Hobert H. Humphreys 39 of 1605 Collier Drive Birmingham died in Cullman Hospital Tuesday at 5 20 a m Services were held at 2 o clock this afternoon at Em us Methodist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery Mass Service Funeral Home directing He was a truck driver Survivors include the widow
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Cullman
Hobert H. Humphreys
Collier Dr
Birmingham
Cullman Hospital
Emeus Methodist Church
Humphreys
De catur Toastmasters meeting and local incidents
Jim Utley won the cup for best performance at the De catur Toastmasters weekly meeting led by Austin Crowe. No injuries were reported in a 8am church street crash between a truck driven by Clarence Burns Taylor and a car driven by Jereline Barnett. A $20 000 air conditioning system permit was issued for a new A and P store on Highway 31 S and a Shell home permit issued at 1807 6th Ave SE. Morgan County deputies arrested three for public drunkenness and L W Jackson reported a $10 12 theft from the First National Bank building first aid box security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Utley
Decatur Toastmaster Club
Why Not Care
Ter
Decatur
Church St
Clarence Burns Taylor
Florence
Jereline Barnett
9Th St. SE
8Th St
Hardy Corp
Highway 31
S. Star Construction Co
6Th Ave
L. W. Jackson
First National Bank
Jackson
Man Bit by Copperhead Describes Close Call at Home
Holbert recounts a copperhead bite near his home after killing three snakes this week. He felt the sting like a wasp, feared passing out in his car, and noted his left ankle swelled but was subsiding the next morning.
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Holbert
Insurance provisions clash in Taylor and rival bills
The Taylor bill allows nearly unlimited insurance while the alternative prohibits any. Interim committee favors rates of 3 percent monthly on loans to 100, 2 percent to 300, and 1 percent on the rest. Gilchrist adds a one time 2 or 3 dollar service charge. Taylor sets 8 percent annual interest plus an 8 percent loan fee and a 1.60 monthly service for loans under 200. The committee plans to meet in executive session to begin work on the 74 million dollar general appropriation bill.
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Gilchrist
Warden John Greenholtz in Nebraska Penitentiary Contempt Case
Nebraska penitentiary warden John Greenholtz faces potential action as reports indicate involvement in an ongoing controversy at the Nebraska State Prison. Officials warn of possible disciplinary measures pending investigation results.
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Nebraska
John Greenholtz
Birth Notices Include Local Residents’ Newborn Sons
A son born Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital to Mr and Mrs Jesse W Rich of 631 Cedar Lane Pulaski Tennessee. Another newborn son to Mr and Mrs Wayne Summers of 1412 Locust Street SE born Wednesday at Bank Street Hospital.
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Sen
13Th St
Cullman Holds Dial Telephone Week Events
Cullman observes Telephone Week with exhibits on the courthouse lawn and student volunteers serving as local telephone officials. A cutover banquet is planned for 6 30 p m at the Palo mino Cafe ahead of the system switch at 12 01 a m Sunday, and Ivey Clemons is named Miss Telephone.
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Cullman
Palomino Cafe
Ivey Clemons
Miss Telephone
Folsom sea docks cost overruns spark inquiry and criticism
Knox McRae now Morgan County sheriff, admits spending three million dollars to the best of his ability as Decatur docks face a $700 000 shortfall to finish. Patton cites $1 763 483 spent on Decatur docks with additional sums for Florence Huntsville Columbia and Patton Island plans. He faults Moulton Engineering and Merriwether Construction as linked by the same owner and calls the project costly and inadequately planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folsom
Knox McRae
Decatur
McRae
Morgan County
Patton
Florence
Huntsville
Columbia
Patton Island
Listerhill
Alabama
Sheffield
Moulton Engineering Co
Mobile
E. N. Merriwether
Merriwether
Moulton
Jasper
Starkweather Appeal Heads to Eighth Circuit Court
Starkweather's case will be heard by three Eighth Circuit judges Harvey Johnson Joseph Wood and Martin Van Oosterhout. He seeks a writ of habeas corpus that, if granted, could nullify his conviction and force the state to decide on retrying or releasing him. He contends his defense was inadequate.
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Ceed
Starkweather
8Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Harvey M. Johnson
Joseph W. Woodrough
Omaha
Martin Donald van Oosterhout
Sioux City
Iowa
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Air Force
Avon
Moulton St
Fitts
Inerview
E. Moulton St
Enson Grocery
Elgin
Jackson St
J. B
Wall Street
Falkville Legion
Charles F. Collier
Decaur
William Eugene Masterson
Wadsworth St. SE
Catherine Whitt
Mary Williams
Olive St
Jack Jones
Austinville Rd
Franklin Clements
O'Neil McCarley
Shirley Holmes
Wilford Quick
Oscar Cordes
Robert Gregory
Henry Creel
James Daniel
Haleyville
Joseph Madison
Fannie Mae Campbell
Thomasville, Ga
Mogre
Jack Smith
Daily
Gromyko
James Simmons, Hayden
Arnold L. Hart
Donna Kay Kinney
6Th St. SW
Robert Osman
Cleghorn
Arley
Earl York
Constance Lavene Leeth
Brady W. Thomas
Hayden
Lloyd R. McAfee
West Main St
Minnie Lee Haden
Huey St
Emma Orton
Addison
Morris Wilson Grier
Lakeside
Coy Wren
Hollis Dutton
Raymond Heatherly
Hubert Humphrey
Athens Limestone
Bessie Walker
Thomas J. Nunnelley
Mrs. Fannie Privett
James Asherbranner
Elmer Osborn
Hobert Humphreys
Eee
Morgan County Sheriff's Force
C. C. Garrett
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