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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1957
Page
14
Mrs Doris Gaines hosted the Semper Fidelis Club at Ollie Bowmans home with red rose decor. Devotional led by Mrs Donella Jones, members recited favorite Bible verses, social games chosen winners Merlon Hampton Mary Dobbins and Donella Jones, next meeting with Mrs Mammie Dobbins.
Mrs. S. A. Garth and Mrs. H. C. Gowdy joined Mrs. Bernice Tapscott in Birmingham on business. Eula Mae Humphrey daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blaster Robinson of Decatur is a senior at Alabama A and M College and works as a cadet teacher at Carver High School Gadsden teaching English.
AFL CIO chief George Meany accused four firms of corruption in welfare plans. General Electric challenged the charges calling Meany ridiculous while citing union influence behind the claims. Meany testified before a Senate subcommittee urging coverage of management welfare funds. The list included Easter Massachusetts Street Railway Reed Glass Co and an unnamed West Coast firm.
Readers learn about local students and families with ties to Alabama A. and M. College and Edward Waters College Jacksonville. Embalmer Thomas J. Garth is licensed after passing the State Embalmers Board. Dairy Month urges milk as essential, and several residents attend events in Hillsboro and Chattanooga.
Alabama reports a generally favorable week with fair weather and good progress in crops. Pastures are thriving, cotton stands are generally good, hay is above average, and peanuts are making good growth as summarized by the Weather Bureau and Auburn Extension Service.
Alabama General Insurance Co in Montgomery sent a 23740.95 dollar check to American Bitumuls & Asphalt of Mobile to settle a claim tied to Hillabee Construction’s road work for the state. The deal covers about 20000 dollars plus open account items, interest, and fees, with dismissal of federal writs of garnishment and a suit filed Feb. 11. State Senator Richmond Flowers and State Representative B C Davis signed the check as Alabama General officers.
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