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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1956
Page
2
The article notes Eisenhower continuing his public remarks and not confirming plans for further television speeches. He asserts he has not discussed additional appearances with anyone while the Republican National Committee notes several prior broadcasts.
A defendant in the suit issued a brief statement noting the decision. The group Had not decided on actions yet. The report recalls Montgomery’s 50 000 African American residents riding city buses yesterday following the ruling dated December.
Decatur city school lunchroom workers are attending a conference at Florence State Teachers College FSTC. The session covers food preparation and general lunchroom operations.
Mrs Gladys Dunn Union Grove Huntsville and Mrs Mattie West Talu cah Mrs Mary Lee Gray Somerville and James Jackson Jr. are named among survivors with four grandchildren. Interment at the cemetery directed by Peck Funeral Home. Pallbearers are C B Slater Virgil Knighten W R Murphy William Gray Casper Leeth and Leonard Leeth.
The Rev. L. J. Leiske of the Alabama Mississippi Conference spoke at a Cullman meeting in the Klein Building. About one hundred people attended as Elder P. J. Moster led the service and outlined member duties. Thirty charter members plan a church in Hanceville.
The listings note screenings at Ya Ak featuring Julie Harris and Laurence Harvey with showtimes 1:20 3:20 5:20 7:20 9:20. Sunset presents Kiss Me Kate and I'll Cry Tomorrow with Susan Hayward at 7:18 and 9:15, plus Richard Conte and Sally Forrest in a double feature with 4:54 and 6:39, 6:38 times.
Three permits valued at 15 500 were issued for homes and repairs. 1818 Wadsworth St SE shows a 10 000 six room frame residence with bath. 1316 7th Ave SE lists 1 000 underpen paint and residence and porch work. 312 13th Ave NW totals 4 500 for a five room concrete block residence with updated features.
Lawrence County Hospital records show dismissals including Leslie King of Moulton James Cartee of Courtland and Marie Hill of Danville. Admissions include Leon White of Moulton W H Scott of Houston Odis Rainey and Mildred McDonald both of Moulton and Mabel Gordon Arvola Hamby and Richard Turner of Moulton.
Mrs. J. L. Webster and baby girl in Athens. Mrs. Albert Turner and baby boy in Athens. Mrs. Emma Broadway, Ardmore. Mrs. Carrie Martin, Athens. George Stovall, Toney. Mrs. Laura Simpson, Athens.
A clipped item lists residents and addresses around Bank St Hospital area. Names include Lydia Tucker Decatur and Mrs Royce Sims Decatur with other households such as Baby Ruth Sims and Mrs Siai Watson along with Mrs Orville Roan 1808 Tower Ave and Wilma Humphries 209 Birch St.
A hardware of names and addresses appears in a hospital notice list including Master nald Ray Johnson 1008 Ferry Mrs M P Braswell 502 Canal St Mrs Jesse Carter Somerville Homer Guyse 1616 North Miss Amy Lecroik Athens and others with street addresses in Decatur Athens and related localities.
The Baugh-Wiley Clinic announces dismissals of Mrs. A. L. Whitten of Somerville, M. M. Barnett of 802 James J. J. A. Free, Sloss Street, Hartselle, W. J. Maner of 402 Graham Avenue, and Mrs. Edward Thompson of Hart selle.
Funeral services for Morris Wayne Sims 17 of Athens are set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Carriger Church of Christ with A J Rollings officiating. The cancer patient died at 5 30 a m at Dr Jacksons Clinic Lester after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his parents Winford and Mrs Sims a brother Larry Hugh a grandparent Mrs Lillian Austin and Mrs L Sims all of Athens Decatur. Burial will be in City Cemetery with McConnell Service Funeral Home directing. Members of his class at Athens Bible will serve as pallbearers.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leon White of Moulton at Lawrence County Hospital. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Scott of Houston at Lawrence County Hospital Sunday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs. John ny at 600 14th Street SE at Bank this morning. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hollis James of 1805 College Ave at Decatur General Hospital this morning.
Mrs. Lonnie Winsett of Xenia Ohio former Morgan County resident dies at her Ohio home. Funeral set Friday at Lebanon Baptist Church Hartselle with Peck Funeral Home in charge. She leaves husband four sons three sisters and three brothers. Interment at adjoining Cemetery.
A temporary injunction issued last week by Circuit Judge Walter B. Jones stops CMHR activities. Attorney General John Patterson accused the NAACP of law violations while Rev. Shuttlesworth, Birmingham minister and newly elected head of the movement, expressed belief it will spread across Alabama and possibly the South.
The piece notes Moscow leverages nationalism and exports to industrialize abroad but faces a weak consumer economy at home. After Stalin’s era consumer investment rose to 8.3 percent in 1954 under Malenkov, then fell back to 4.9 percent by 1956, highlighting structural limits amid a push for global economic supremacy.
East Side Baptist Church sponsors revival at East Elementary School through June 16. Services every evening at 7 30 featuring Rev. Sam Jones of Lutcher Louisiana Baptist Church as evangelist. Howard College graduate to receive seminary degree this year in New Orleans. Bill Baggett leads singing and is Howard College student body president elect. Rev. W H Falkner invites public to attend.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Herman Humphries Argento Ohio are to be announced later by Moss Service Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in Ohio and is survived by two daughters Mrs Lou Burton and Mrs Hazel Moore both of Ballyton. Body is to arrive here today.
Wallace Keith Wilkens 23 of Hartford Michigan is held in Decatur City jail after an abandoned 1950 black Ford found on a dirt road. He confessed to interstate transporting a motor vehicle and burglary charges while recounting escapes from Van Buren County jail and thefts in Decatur.
Inch middling 36.00 market data. Calves choice to prime 18.50-19.50. Hogs 16.50-17.00. Utilities and cows 10.00-11.50. New York open slightly higher, then slight pullback. 10,000-share block in American Telephone at 179 5-8. Bethlehem Steel and GM among losers. metals up, steels down. scattered quotes and market tone amid light trading.
In Birmingham a poultry market listing shows hens priced around 20 to 22 cents per pound for f. c. b. hens with several variations in the tender notes. The brief item notes standard market rates and type classifications for the day.
Market report notes Birmingham egg prices easing by a notable margin with the period ending showing a 10 percent shift. Buyers and sellers respond to price movement amid shifting demand.
Nashville AP notes cattle prices steady with Ib 19.25 and 500-750 lb steers 14.50-18.00, canners 8.00-10.50, feeding steers 860 lb 17.50, cows 10.50-12.00. Hog details show mixed numbers for barrows and gilts 17.00-17.50, sows strong, and 150-180 lb pigs 15.50-16.50. Sheep and lambs at 140, spring lambs active early then softer.
New York cotton futures edged lower as traders dumped positions in scattered liquidation in New Orleans with activity centered on the July contract and nearby months.
Hatton Home Demonstration Club held a regular meeting led by president Mrs. H. L. Tipton. Mrs. Lucy B. Moore demonstrated Left Overs while prayers and singing of America complemented the session and refreshments were served to members and a visitor.
Two policemen identified Lee Edward Granger as an escapee from a prison camp near Panama City and nabbed him Monday night. Assistant Police Chief W. H. Roney and Detective H. W. spotted Granger who waived extra ction and agreed to return to Florida where he was serving 10 years for forgery when he escaped Sunday.
Sart caboeeh by indoce et terest the audience celebrates 12 years of perfect attendance for Kenny Hart at Arlington High School Art Tex. Kenny, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur J Hart former Decatur residents, was named Junior Rotarian and played in the Colt Band despite prior injuries.
Town Creek council meeting approves $200 assessments on Town Creek Gin Co and Prewitt and Mauldin for property costs. They end payments for stray animal control and oppose police on lunch breaks. All councilmen, City Clerk Anna Belle Neal and Mayor Sanderson attend.
Lawrence McWhorter says the county garage appointment was made after a six month vacancy. Richardson was chosen for his background in garage supervision and former automobile business experience in Moulton, with the act granting McWhorter power to appoint without County Board approval to coordinate facilities.
Unopposed Adlai Stevenson won in Montana and South Dakota as delegates gathered. Eisenhower had one opponent in Montana from Lar Daly of Chicago, a perennial candidate, and none in South Dakota. In South Dakota Ken Holum led early for Democratic nomination to face Sen. Francis Case. AP table showed pledged delegates Stevenson 191 Kefauver 142 Others 226 Uncommitted 370 Total 930.
Morgan County commodity supervisor A A Oden announced June distribution of the same foods as May with flour replacing corn meal. Schedule lists distribution sites and times across multiple towns from June 8 to June 16, ending in Hartselle on June 16.
Wanted experienced waitress or person to assist. Lost parakeet yellow and green with $5 reward. WANTED TO RENT near Decatur for single room or house with rent details listed. FOR SALE male Boston Terrier 3 months old $35. FOR RENT unfurnished apartment near Johnston Street with tub shower details. Contact numbers provided.
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