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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1956
Page
2
Lawmen logged 66 arrests across Limestone, Lawrence, and Cullman counties over a busy weekend. Charges included liquor violations, no driver's license, speeding, reckless driving, abusive language, assault and battery, Sunday gaming, and a murder charge in Lawrence. Cullman recorded 15 arrests for misdemeanors.
Alabama Flour Mills celebrated the opening of its Red Hot Feed Mill at Tunnel Hill Georgia with a Dalton Chamber of Commerce dinner and civic leaders. Phil Campbell Commissioner of Agriculture spoke, praising growth of the broiler business in North Georgia.
Athens Rotary leader invites Key Club members to a dinner meeting as part of the year’s program committee efforts. The event aims to foster youth service and community engagement through Rotary activities.
Eight Athens Girl Scout troops started a day camp at Sardis Springs this morning at 8 30 and will run through Friday. Scouts will practice primitive camping daily from 8 30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Accompanying leaders include Mrs George W Smith president of Athens Girl Scouts Mrs George Gambrall Day Camp Chairman and Mrs Janie Thomas Lambert.
A fragmented film listing shows times for Princess Helen of Tro Rossana Podesta Jack Sernaa 4 00 3 06 5 12 7 18 9 24 De Boxy nnis tee ee 1 00 4 25 6 15 7 55 9 30 Sunset Blood Alley John Lauren Bacall 7 30 Bowline Meet Me in Las Vegas Cyd Charisse Dan Dailey 7 30 Islands Yvonne DeCarlo Zach ary Scott 7 0 9 30 Ritz Athens Glory Margaret OBrien Walter Brenan 1 10 3 00 5 28 7 27 9 St Courtland Highwaytien Praae Deceill tae hone 9 40
Among 17 home economics students at Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn Barbara Jo Richbourg of Auburn former Moulton resident was placed on the spring honor roll by Dean Marion Spidle. Henry P Still Jr son of Mr and Mrs H P Still LaFayette St received his Bachelor of Ceramic. A $500 building permit was issued and city cases include larceny and vagrancy. Two boys were sentenced for petit larceny in the recorder's court. The Rev John Horgan will travel to New York and Ireland this summer with Rev Urban White of St Bernard College to cover absence. Peggy O Neal Mr Hope elected treasurer.
Mrs. Florence Joynes 65 mother of George E. Bowden Jr. of Decatur died Saturday in a Washington DC hospital. Body to arrive Tuesday for funeral Wednesday at 9 am at St Ann's with Rev Urban White officiating. Interment City Cemetery directed by Brown Funeral. Survived by sister Mrs. Ethel Bayne Washington.
The weekend toll in Alabama rises to nine traffic deaths from eight after a drowning and multiple vehicle crashes. Five year old Henry Helen Martin of Cullman died instantly when struck near Cullman. Charlie C. White of Ohatchee died on U S 93. Will Bruce of Eufaula died near Alabama 131. Frank W Birchfield found dead in a wreck near Goodwater. Glen Allen and Emmitt Clark of New Brockton injured and one killed when their car hit a tree in Coffee County. William B Shelly of Columbiana killed in a wreck in Shelby County. Wallace Third of Anniston died in a rollover near Pell City. William Horace McDonald of Sylacauga drowned in Hatchet Creek.
A fragment lists names and ages linked to licenses and notices in various towns. Ralph Baar 28 Hart selle Morgan County solicitor to Mary Ann Sophia Vinsant 23 19 Walnut St NE. Earl White 22 Cullman laboratory technician to Peggy Diane and schndne 17 Decatur. Floyd Ray Parker 20 216 Cain St WMSL employed to Alta Jeanette Monk 19 Decatur Diamond Jewelry employe. R B Slaughter 31 Cullman and Faye Hetton appear in the scattered entries.
Cotaco F H A club sent Frances McClure and Jeannine Sherrod to the Alabama College Montevallo state convention. The session awarded 253 members the State Degree of Achievement the top high school honor. McGahee serves as vice president and McClure as reporter. Cotaco officers for the coming year include Wilma Jean McCutcheon.
Mrs. Edith Cramer dies Saturday at 7 p m at the home of her niece Mrs Edith Maynor Goad 1604 Somerville Rd Cullman She was a St John s Episcopal Church member and had lived with her niece for some time Interment in Cullman City Cemetery may be directed by Brown Funeral Co Pallbearers listed as Will Richter Obergfell Tommy Harry Hackworth A B Love Pat Handley William Comerford
The U S National Parks Service manages 181 designated areas across the United States including national parks monuments and historical sites.
The London metropolitan area in England now has a population of 8.3 million. Officials note continued growth and urban density across central and outer boroughs.
Fragmentary market items show ranges from 10.00 to 19.50 with utility and commercial references. Mentions 120 and 190 240 lb classifications and a 16.25 figure, but context is unclear.
Early trading saw broad gains as investors bid up prices after Eisenhower's improved condition. Major issues rose with General Motors up to 43 inch and U S Steel at 54 with several large blocks traded. Royal Dutch Petroleum and Standard Oil (NJ) also advanced while Studebaker slipped.
AP report from Birmingham notes demand remains steady while prices pause through 10:30 a.m. Monday. Broilers or fryers quoted at 26 34 fbe, with farm and plant prices listed as 18.1.0.0. bands indicate market levels across multiple sources.
Atlanta reports North Georgia live broilers and fryers market firm with active trading. Offerings and supplies were noted as steady though volumes at the farm remained uneven and uncertain.
The listing shows cattle with limited action and varied grades. Prices noted include 800good lease 6170 C, shelte a 300-800 Tb, heifers 17 19 35, utility cows 10.50, canners and cutters at Ib.75, with about 17 024 lots around 17.25 and mixed lots.
AP reports cotton futures edged lower in a slow trading day as investors weighed supplies and demand signals. Traders noted thin volume and caution ahead of key market data releases.
The United States dominates roughly half of the world’s lace production, shaping the market for reduced goods.
Morgan County school patrons will nominate trustees for four years on June 22 at 8 p.m. Each school selects six nominees, with three to be elected at a later meeting of the board of education. Eligible voters are parents or legal guardians of students.
A 15 year old Billy Wayne Roberts of 904 9th Ave SE was treated at Nungester Clinic for abrasions after his motorcycle collided with a car at Prospect Dr and 8th Ave. The driver, a 1953 Packard, was listed as Whitman of 820 8th Ave. No charges were filed.
Funeral services for William Lee Phillips 45 Athens are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Oakdale Baptist Church. A farmer, he died this morning at 8 at Athens Limestone Hospital. The widow Mrs Alice Phillips, one daughter Mrs Lawrence Moyers of Decatur, three sisters and nephews will serve as pallbearers.
A hospital discharge and admission roll notes several individuals by name and address. Dismissals include Dwight Cottingham Harold Wayne Fagan Mrs Orville Roan S A Oakes Eva Mrs John Myle and infant son Penn Leroy Hartselle Jr Mrs Nolan Sanders and infant son. Admissions list names Mrs Robert Harris William E New Mrs Eldridge Richards.
Harvest births recorded at Athens Limestone Hospital include baby girls for Mrs. Johnny Franklin and baby boys for Mrs. James Hardiman both delivered in Athens. Tonis Lentz of Athens is listed among the new arrivals.
Dock McDonald of Hartselle welcomes a newborn with Mrs Hollis James and infant daughter at 1805 St. and others: Mrs Melvin and infant daughter bywa! Z Mrs W aces dan Sherene J C Bryant at 331 7th Ave NW and F Wear Sr at 209 4th Ave Little Beverly Jean Sittason at 1106 Locust St.
A list from the Baugh-Wiley Clinic records dismissals including Mrs. B R Holmes Falkville Miss Phyllis Howard 1418 7th Ave SE Mrs Wallace Long Decatur Paula Royer 413 Jackson St Ruth Shikles Vinemont and Admiss Pope E N Uene 1401 9th Ave NE Mrs Coy Hall 920 4th Ave SE.
A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris of 1315 9th Ave SE at Bank Street Hospital Sunday. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge Richards of Decatur 1 at Bank Street Hospital Sunday.
Funeral services for Charles Greer aged 61 of Falkville are set for Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Corinth Church in Hartsel e with Rev W K Stephenson of Decatur presiding. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery under Peck Funeral Home direction.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Smith 56 Courtland 1 will be Tuesday at 2 30 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church with Rev Garthie Blaxton officiating. She died after a two year illness at her Langtown home. Survived by husband the Rev L E Smith two daughters two sons her mother two sisters two brothers and ten grandchildren. Body to be returned to Ruben Smith Courtland 1 residence this afternoon for viewing until 2 10 p.m. Tuesday.
Two thirds of New York City residents over 65 live on incomes under 3000 dollars annually. The figure reflects earnings for the city’s elderly as reported in the period.
Three coal mines of the Tennessee Coal and Iron division of U S Steel reopened today after a six week shutdown caused by a strike by Railroad Brotherhoods supported transport workers. The firm had planned to reopen three of five mines to ensure coke plant supply.
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