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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1957

Page

2

Ordnance Assn Plans Redstone Rocket Demonstrations

Huntsville Alabama The American Ordnance Association guided missile branch maintains its conference at Redstone Arsenal with rocket displays and a field demonstration on test ranges including several weapon types. Lt Gen E L Cummings and Frank H Higgins will attend events and speak at a banquet as the three day meeting concludes tomorrow noon.

Huntsville American Ordnance Association Guided Missile Branch Redstone Arsenal Vincent Hall Redstone Army Aviation Center Ft. Rucker Ala Henry S. Newhall Thomas K. Vincent Arsenal Army Frank H. Higgins E. L. Cummings Army Ordnance Higgins Ballistic Missile Agency

Brothers Jimmy and Thelon feuds fueled famed band legacy

The two brothers remained central figures in a famous American band. Their separate and joint music earned wide notice, and their enduring feuds drew attention and shaped their prominence in the music world.

America

WMSL-TV Whisenant Announces Power Increase

Whisenant notes a third major step for WMSL Television since launch on July 4 1954 with power rise. The station previously joined a network and affiliated with NBC ABC and CBS. Engineering contours show reception to Warrior Hackleburg CherokeePulaski Tenn Scottsboro Albertville Boaz and beyond to the east.

Whisenant Wmsl Television NBC ABC CBS Warrior Hackleburg Cherokee Pulaski Tenn Scottsboro Albertville Boaz

Judge Urges Swift Ruling On McGarraghy Case

U S Atty Oliver Gasch urged a fast decision to avoid accusations of reneging on obligations. Pending ruling, an order bars Girard from custody by any foreign government or power. The 21 year old Specialist 3 Cc remains in U S Army custody.

U.S Oliver Gasch McGarraghy Girard 3. Cc

Ohio Opposition Echoed On School Bill

Chipper Brown recalls telling a colleague that Ohio opposes the school bill. He says voting for it would bring Brown to trouble, noting the exchange was light and Eisenhower laughed heartily.

Brown Ohio Eisenhower

National Geographic Society Says Dust Drives Rain Scarcity

The National Geographic Society asserts that dust impacts weather, with dust absence linked to reduced rainfall and snowfall, suggesting a role for dust in climate patterns.

The National Geographic Society

For Rent and For Sale Classified Fragments

Fragmented classified items include a three room unfurnished rental at 605 éth Ave with contact numbers, various wanted mower needs, a moving sale offering a 16 cu ft item at 825, and multiple scattered ads for fertilizer, sorghum, and a GMC pickup with limited details and contact points.

Éth Ave Moulton Sr

Markets Summary of Grain Livestock Prices

Cotton inch middling at 33.00. Milk Grade A at 6.10 per hundred. Mixed corn at 1.21. No 2 oats 65c. No 2 milling wheat 1.70. Poultry wheat 1.30. No 2 barley 95c. Cattle 350. Steers 17.50 to 20.50. cows 12.00 to 14.00. Calves 19.50 to 22.00. Hogs 850. Barrows and gilts steady to weak. No 1 2 3 hog prices 180 to 240.

Decatur Ers Corp

Stocks lead broad market rally as Eisenhower health reassures

The New York stock market extended gains in active trading with many key issues higher by fractions to about a point. Oil, steel and select names advanced while few fell. Gulf Oil and Philips Petroleum led gains. U.S. Steel, Bethlehem and Du Pont rose, with other industrials mixed amid continued optimism on Eisenhower health.

New York Eisenhower Gulf Oil Philips Petroleum Youngstown Sheet U.S. Steel Bethlehem du Pont Chrysler U.S. Rubber Dow Chemical Southern Railway Allied Chemical Douglas Aircraft

North Alabama and North Georgia poultry market report

North Alabama broiler and fryer market steady with adequately supplied offerings and generally good demand. Weights heavier in spots, prices up to 21 cents at farms and 21 cents at plants, light receipts for heavy types show price reductions. North Georgia market reports ample offerings for generally good demand with weights normal and prices around 20 to 21 cents at farms and plants.

Birmingham North Alabama Atlanta North Georgia

Egg market report from Birmingham steady to firm

AP notes 24 hour price period to 10 30 a m Wednesday with market steady to firm and adequate supplies. Demand fair to good. Wholesale Birmingham delivered prices show mixed colors and sizes with large 31 34 to 34, medium 28 30, small 20 24 for certain grades and locally produced large 32 to 34, medium 25 26, small 20 22. minimum A quality large 34 44.

Birmingham

Livestock prices across Georgia and Florida plants

Betrenehed receipts at major plants Albany Moultire Thomasville Tifton Dothan and Jacksonville Hogs 2000 slow mostly steady with some 25 or more at two plants. Mixed grade lots US No 1 2 and 5 180-240 lb barrows and gilts 18.50-18.75, some 18.25. 160-180 lb 17.25-18.00, 140-169 lb 16.00-17.00, 235-270 lb 17.50-18.25, 270-350 lb 16.00-17.75. Sows 13.00-16.50. South Georgia and Florida country sales barrows gilts 180-240 lb 18.50-18.90.

Thomasville Albany Moultire Tifton Dothan Jacksonville U.S Georgia Florida

Banks say currency in mining districts wears out quickly

Ontario banks estimate local currency in mining districts wears so fast it must be replaced within eight months. Historical note recalls Queen Anne uniting England and Scotland in 1707.

Ontario England and Scotland

Top U.S VIPs In Navy Review aboard Canberra

Secretary of Defense Wilson and Adm. Radford join 114 ships from 18 nations in the first international naval review in 50 years aboard the Canberra. Secretaries Gates and Burke also aboard as 79 U.S. Navy ships march in line with 33 foreign vessels. Eisenhower and Russian ships absent.

Canberra Wilson Arthur Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Jerauld Wright Atlantic U.S. Atlantic Boston Northampton Navy Thomas Gates Arleigh Burke Naval Operations Felix Stump Pacific Fleet U.S. Navy Coast Guard Eisenhower

1957 Cotton Loan Rates and Price Support Details

The 1957 cotton loan program sets a base rate of 28.15 cents per pound for upland cotton on Middling 7% inch, with adjustments by freight and regional zones. Marketing quotas apply to upland and extra long staple crops, with eligibility tied to farm allotments. Final rates to be announced around August 1, 1957. detailed information available from warehouses, lending agencies, and county committees.

Carolinas Alabama Georgia Tennessee Florida South Carolina North Carolina Virginia USC Department

Billings Ley Stork Club clashes lead to court dates

A Stork Club dispute over waiters and kitchen staff has sparked multiple court cases as Billings Ley faces felony court today amid ongoing picketing at the club.

Billingsley Stork Club

Brazier Funeral Set Thursday

Funeral services for Jessie Lee Brazier age 72 of 204 12th Ave SW will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Memorial Drive Church of Christ with T A Thompson officiating. He died Tuesday at 1 45 a.m. at University Hospital Birmingham after a week as patient. Interment in Roselawn Cemetery directed by Brown Funeral Co. Surviving are his wife two daughters four sons three sisters and one brother. Pallbearers listed.

Jessie Lee Brazier 12Th Ave Memorial Drive Church of Christ T. A. Thompson Brazier University Hospital, Birmingham Roselawn Cemetery Brown Funeral Co Bessie Brazier Audrey Hill Dorothy Brazier Decatur Albert Brazier Memphis O. V. Brazier Chattanooga Carl Brazier Billy Brazier Lena McCrary Bridgeport Leona Houching South Pittsburg Tenn Daisy Graham Tex C. B. Bra

Law Aimed at Easing Bus Tension Clears House Panel

A proposed law requiring male riders to obtain a woman passenger's consent to sit beside her won quick approval from the House Ways and Means Committee amid tension over school desegregation and a Supreme Court ruling. The bill heads back to the House for possible floor action next Tuesday.

O.K Montgomery House N.S. Hare Monroe County Supreme Court Senate Finance Committee Ed E. Reid Alabama League of Municipalities

Hospital Dismissals and Admissions List

A list of hospital dismissals and admissions includes Mrs Heart Woods of Vinemont and S P Hogan of 802 3rd Ave SE. Also listed are L E LeCroix of Athens and T B Thompson of 219 5th Ave NW. Admissions include James F Thompson of Hartselle and Mrs Jim Stone of 1023 Somerville Rd among others.

Heart Woods Vinemont S. P. Hogan 3Rd Ave L. E. LeCroix Athens T. B. Thompson 5Th Ave Robert F. Landis Jackson St James F. Thompson Hartselle Jim Stone Somerville

Local Names Admitted In City Directory Snippet

A fragment lists residents including Guin Holland at 2003 9th St SE Joe Jones III at 1609 Endlam Blvd Master Robert Slater at 2006 10th Ave SE Mrs Clifton Cottingham and Decatur Mitchell Smith at 908 Oak St SE.

Guin Holland 9Th St Joe Jones, III Endlam Blvd Robert Slater 10Th Ave Clifton Cottingham Decatur

Baugh-Wiley Clinic Record Details

Charles Coleman of 511 Browns Ferry St Athens listed with Mrs Ira Clem Athens 1. Master Michael Johnson Hart selle 3.

Charles Coleman Browns Ferry St Athens Ira Clem Michael Johnson Hartselle

Local births and listings from Athens area

Mrs. Elvis Patterson and baby boy in Athens. Michael Steven White in Athens. Mrs. Charlie Clem in Elkmont. Mrs. Frank Swanner in Athens. Mrs. Hogan Black in Athens. Master Harry McAllister in Athens. William Tabor in Athens. Kitty Lynn Tabor in Athens.

Elvis Patterson

Names Listed in Cullman Area Notices

Payee names and addresses appear, including Earnest Swann, Mrs John Barnett, Eugene Sams, Master James L Bryant, Brenda Bryant, Mrs Thomas Robertson, Mrs Oris C Dixon, Ray Alston Vincent, Mrs Ovelia McCrary, Mrs B F Murrell, Mrs Eusil Baker, Mrs B J Ray, Mrs L L Jordan, John W Allbritton, Henry Hines, Mrs J D McMurry, Mrs Douglas Kilgore, Mrs W H Curl, Mrs Clifford H Lange and Mark, Linda Huckaby, Mrs Lloyd Randall, from Cullman Baileyton Vinemont Hanceville Raddison Bremen Steppville and 5th St W addresses.

Earnest Swann Crane Hill John Barnett Austin St Cullman Eugene Sams James L. Bryant Baileyton Brenda Bryant Thomas Robertson 9Th Ave W. Cullman Oris C. Dixon Box 395 Ray Alston Vincent B. F. Murrell Vinemont Eusil Baker Hanceville B. J. Ray Raddison L. L. Jordan John W. Allbritton Henry Hines J. D. McMurry Douglas Kilgore W. H. Curl Steppville Clifford H. Lange Mark 5Th St. W Linda Huckaby Lloyd Randall Bremen

Lawrence County Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admissions list includes Clyde C. Goodlett of Moulton Mrs Raymond Montgomery of Danville Mrs James McCaghren of Danville Mrs Ruby Reed of Hope Mrs Kenneth Weatherwax of Moulton Discharges note Edwin Hood and son of Moulton and Mrs C M White of Danville.

Lawrence County Hospital Admissions Clyde C. Goodlett Moulton Raymond Montgomery Danville James McCaghren Ruby Reed Mr. Hope Kenneth Weatherwax Edwin Hood and Son C. M. White

Births in Falkville and Hartselle area announce five new arrivals

A son born to Mr and Mrs Robert Othel Clay Falkville at Hartselle Hospital Monday. A son Samuel Dee born to Mr and Mrs Nathan Lee Scott Falkville at Hartselle Hospital Sunday. A son Norman Dale born to Mr and Mrs Norman Harris Bishop Hartselle at Hartselle Hospital. A daughter Melinda Sue born to Mr and Mrs John Steve Shelton Jr Falkville at Hartselle Hospital. A daughter Kathy Lynne to Mr and Mrs Irby Johnson 604 E Moulton Sr at Nungester Clinic last night.

Robert Othel Clay Falkville Hartselle Hospital Samuel Dee Nathan Lee Scott Falkville 1 Norman Dale Norman Harris Bishop Hartselle Melinda Sue John Steve Shelton Kathy Lynne Irby Johnson E. Moulton Sr Nungester Clinic

Lengthy damage suit underway in court here

The trial of Brenda Davis versus Louisville and Nashville Railroad continues into the second day in Circuit Court. The plaintiff seeks 100000 in damages claiming a jeep was hit by a train on September 23 near Tanner in Limestone County. Twenty five witnesses are slated to testify. officials expect a three to four day proceeding.

Brenda Davis Louisville & Nashville Railroad Tanner Limestone County Brown’s Ferry Mooresville Eyster & Eyster Harris & Harris L & N Railroad Powell & Powell Carmen Taylor Newell E. Cagle Taylor Cagle Grant St Fourth Ave Cordie Smith Rachel Waddell Lola Hood Bobby Wayne Hood David Hood James Hood

Principal Burk set to assume duties after election win

The board plans to name a successor before the current administration ends. Howell seeks to stay after winning extra time, while factions at the county's largest school have clashed since his ouster two years ago. Stephens departs amid community splits and resignations rumors.

Burk Horton Howell Lawrence County Stephens Vernon Lang Ewell Scott University of Alabama

Local students honored on Dean's List and community notices

Walter Dunavent of Decatur joins 19 Southern Union College students named to the Dean's List for Spring Quarter with a 2.67 average. Mrs. Dowdy dies in Athens, Ga, prompting funeral plans and survivor details. St John’s Episcopal Church hosts Vacation Bible School graduation events. Don Poole of Decatur improves after surgery at Vanderbilt. Decatur Little Theater sells Arsenic and Old Lace tickets. Decatur Elks plan a meeting with a Flag Day program. Alabama Optometric Association names Decatur optometrists to state service committees.

Walter Dunavent Decatur Southern Union College Wadley Ala A. R. van Cleave Dunnavent Bible School St. John’s Episcopal Church Decatur Little Theater Decatur High School Decatur Apothecary Grant St Why Not Care Second Ave Alabama Drug Store Bank St Paul Taylor A. A. Nellis Tom Veary Little Theatre Décatur High School Alabama Optometric Assn Birmingham Thomas C. Bingham M. E. Edwards Allen C. Rooks AOA

District Diary Highlights Cullman Rotary Meeting Speaker

Cullman city council president William Griffin spoke on the problems of city government at a Cullman Rotary Club gathering. Beverly Davis of Falkville spent last week with her aunt Mrs. A W Hargrove in Athens. Betty Davis hosted Gail Hargrove of Athens and Brenda Craig of Louisville Ky. Betty then planned a two week visit in Louisville with Brenda and relatives in Jeffersonville Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Grady Davis of Falkville visited friends in town on Sunday.

Cullman William Griffin Cullman City Falkville Beverly Davis A. W. Hargrove Athens Betty Davis Gail Hargrove Brenda Craig Louisville Betty Brenda Jeffersonville Ind Lester Mrs Grady Davis

Hartselle Building Permits Show Small Home Adds

The past week in Hartselle saw permits issued for two room additions and porch upgrades with values from 400 to 2500. Morgan County High and Hartselle Elementary plan a band room and cafeteria at combined costs totaling 41200. Sacred Heart reports 107 summer class registrants across Sacred Heart College and Academy.

Hartselle Troy L. Nunn West College St A. W. Henry Highway 31 S. V. H. Nethery East Ruck St. Morgan County High School Hartselle Elementary School South Sparkman St East College St

Escape from Camp Cullman reported in Decatur

A 21 year old Negro escaped from Camp Cullman yesterday. He was identified as James Eddie Taylor six feet tall and w pounds. His wife lives at 1102 West Vine Street Decatur.

Cullman Camp Decatur James Eddie Taylor West Vine St

India Tea Exports to U S and UK Compared

India ships about 25 million pounds of tea annually to the United States, while exports to the United Kingdom reach about 366 million pounds each year. This highlights India s larger tea trade with Britain than with the U S and the scale of UK demand.

India U.S United Kingdom

Atlas Missile Test Fires At Cape Canaveral

A rocket at Cape Canaveral launched at 2 38 PM exploded in a fireball with no casualties. An Air Force spokesman said the test yielded valuable data and that extensive flight testing of rocket missiles would continue.

Air Force Air Force Missile Test Center Cape Canaveral Atlas Moscow Atlantic

Senate clash over $7.50 acre limit in soil bank plan

Mundt SD leads repeal of a seven and half dollar per acre cap in the soil bank long range conservation reserve. Russell argues the limit cripples the program while Mundt contends it harms land retirement through tree and grass planting. Russell defends the expense and warns taxpayers may revolt against costly farming programs.

Senate

Mayflower Passages Highlight Plymouth Health and Immigrant Checks

The report notes Mayflower's crew faced health customs and immigration inspections. Delays threaten an acute disappointment if the vessel cannot extend its stay. Local ceremonies were planned for 30 p.m. Plymouth’s approach would be difficult without favorable winds, requiring a 23 mile crossing of Cape Cod Bay from Yankton.

Mayflower Plymouth Yankton Cape Cod Bay

Man of the School Vision Committee and Legislative Steering Role

The text notes a person serving on the school vision committee and as a member of the legislative steering committee, highlighting leadership in education and policy. The specific names, dates, or organizations are not provided in the fragment.

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