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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1956
Page
2
Athens city council reports unsuccessful negotiations with the state highway department over funding the project. The body also redraws wards, increasing voting boxes from four to six and shifting aldermen to citywide election. Four new street lights on West Market Street are authorized at an estimated $300.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Garnett were held after a Wednesday afternoon service. A native of South Alabama she moved to Decatur as a bride and lived there with her family. Pallbearers included relatives Percy Garnett and Bobby Garnett with honorary pallbearers listed among local men.
Funeral services for Mrs Florence Joynes 65 mother of George E Bowden Jr Decatur will be at 9 am at St Ann s Church Survivors include her son one genie two Carol and Brenda Mree neth ers will be Robert Brig ana Charles Poole Louis Shaia and John
The notice lists film showtimes including Poet and Come On programs at venues in Athens and Courtland with multiple daily screenings. It also mentions local acts Spot, Gin agers, Bie and minor highway peewee event names.
Manufactured milk at 3.15 per hundred and other dairy items noted. Wheat at 1.85. No 2 oats 58 cents. No 2 yellow corn 1.50. No 2 barley 0.85. No 3 mile 2.20. Calves price range 17.50 to 19.50. Utility at 12.50 and 10.08 to 31.50.
The stock market rose in early trading in line with President Eisenhower's recovery, gaining around two points while losses remained small. Aircrafts, steels and motors led, with oils, railroads and utilities rising or steady. North American Aviation climbed 2 to 3 points, bolstered by news of a proposed split and new capital through a common stock sale.
Cotton futures advance as traders weigh seasonal demand and harvest data. Market activity centers on December contracts with notable price shifts at key points, while analysts monitor supply levels and export prospects influencing New York trading floors.
Mr and Mrs Dennis W Taylor of Trenton New Jersey announce the birth of a daughter Anita Linda weighing six pounds six ounces. Regular meeting of Decatur Women of the Moose Chapter 1390 will be tonight at 8 at the Moose. Revival services at Eastside Baptist Church each evening this week at 730 with Rev J R Hope Hill visiting. Hill returned Monday for a visit with sister and daughter Beverly Rogers in Camden South Carolina. Mrs Whitting death funeral Thursday in Lorane Ohio survivors include Elsie Sparkman and Dewey Sparkman formerly of Decatur. Relatives from Louisville Washington and Decatur attend Ella Garnett funeral services with Z C McAnally Jr family present.
Obituary notes Charles Speake a Decatur real estate figure and civic servant. He co led firms on Bank Street later partnering on Second Avenue and Oak Street projects. Survived by wife Alice, son Russell, sisters Ruby Hodges and Bettypton, brother Fred M. Speake, plus three granddaughters. Interment by Brown Funeral Co with pallbearers named.
Tom Hamilton a Tremont Mississippi grocery operator and former Five Points resident died after illness. Services are set for Wednesday conducted by Rev James, with interment in Fort Sonston Cemetery. he leaves a daughter and a grandson Willard Stover of Moulton and a brother Walter Hamilton of Falkville.
The House Committee on Un American Activities voted to cite Paul Robeson for contempt of Congress after a shouted session with Chairman Walter and other members. Robeson defended his actions saying he answered questions and fought for passports as a freedom issue, while noting invitations to perform abroad in Israel, Russia, Australia, Sweden, France and England.
The Morgan County revenue board debated hiring a dedicated rate engineer without a majority vote. Pending approvals, progress on four district farm to market projects varied from engineering near completion to concrete construction in weeks. A clash over road funding persisted while plans for summer hiring and county supervision were reviewed amid a markup for an historical marker.
Ardmore Alabama and Ardmore Tennessee jointly sold bonds totaling 98000 to finance a water system. Mutual Savings Life Insurance Alabama purchased 60000 of water revenue bonds while Hendrix and Mayes Birmingham bought 38000 in general obligation bonds. Interest at 5 12 percent for 30 years. Mayor Homer Boggs said construction will start within days.
The Montgomery boycott, begun December 5 1955 after Rosa Parks refusal, continues as King leads from exile. A three judge federal panel ruled bus segregation unconstitutional but injunction remains. Funds allegedly diverted from transportation use are denied by MIA officials including Rev. Glasco and Mrs. Dungee as Fields asserts misused contributions.
Mrs. Bessie Frances Davis a Limestone native aged 86 died yesterday at her home in Rogersville. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Rogersville First Methodist Church with Rev. Ross Cook and Rev. W L Morris officiating. Burial follows at Athens City Cemetery. Survived by husband W Levi Davis and daughters Mrs. Asa Lisenby of Dothan and Mrs. Lester Patterson of Rogersville. McConnell Funeral Home directing with body lying in state 9 to 10 a.m. tomorrow.
Police report three traffic accidents with no injuries in Decatur. A 1954 Ford truck owned by Nehi Bottling Co collided at 31 Corsbie St SE at 5:57 p.m. John Hill 24 and Thomas Dees 20 were drivers. Investigators: Lt. Pack Self and Sgt. J. T. Broadrick. No charges filed.
Governor and family host a small gathering at their summer cabin with cabinet members and three servants. Gifts, some unopened, decorate the dining area as Jamelle pean eyes future reveals while the governor jokes about paying the mortgage. He notes Tuesday through Thursday in Montgomery and support for servants.
Clarin reports Gen Juan Jose Valle, a top Peron regime leader, captured and placed at the Army Ministry with unknown seizure location and no court decision confirmed. Gen Raul Tanco remained at large. Government had indicated Valle could face execution under a presidential order muting 11 death sentences.
Community leaders call for inclusive attitudes across heritage lines. Officials urge residents to honor personal choices and cultural backgrounds, promoting mutual courtesy and understanding in public life.
Beatrice Grosvenor announced plans to auction the Kenmare estate in County Kerry amid heavy British duties. The sale will cover about 8,300 acres including Kenmare House, with 1,000 acres retained for a smaller home on the hill.
Dismissals include Mrs Sally Swift and Mrs Virgil Henry among Cullman Hospital patients, with numerous names such as Mrs Effie Boatright and J Thompson. Decatur General Hospital shows Rev J A Delk and Mildred Wilhite among those discharged, with addresses and other listed patients and family references.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Anderson at Bank St. Hospital on the latest night. A daughter arrived for Mr. and Mrs. William Hogue at Ostar General Hospital. A son joined Mr. and Mrs. Harold Woodall at Baugh-Wiley Clinic last night.
Spokesmen offered little beyond noting senators on the committee have reviewed the recommendation to restore 600 million dollars. They said further talks with administration leaders would occur before any Senate action.
President Eisenhower, four days after surgery, signs three documents in a chair. He approves an emergency $50 000 aid allocation for Colorado floods and a new U S Army design, and signs the 1956 International Wheat Agreement. Press secretary Hagerty says he feels very good and spirits remain high.
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