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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1959

Page

2

Mixing Own Feed Told By Agent Mobley in Cullman

J C Mobley of Cullman County has mixed his own poultry feed for about five months using 18 percent ration at 50 cents per hundred pounds. He owns 6 000 laying hens and rents 30 acres for crops, bought a Birmingham feed mill and three metal bins, and aims for automatic feeders and augers to deliver mixed feed.

Cullman Ala J. C. Mobey Cullman County C. Smith Mobley Birmingham Grandview

Father Wack Stairway and Tragic Shootout Details

Police faced firing risks during a fatal incident at a white frame two story home as Hofer and a group of children were killed. Officers, including Lewis who ran for ammo and an ambulance, arrived as the father continued shooting. Hofer had recently traveled from Atlanta to Augusta and previously faced kidnapping and disturbing the peace charges.

Hofer Lewis Reynolds Kirs W. L. Bailey Beazley Atlanta Augusta Florida Pensacola

District Diary: St Bernard College Opens Summer Session

Cullman St Bernard College opened its summer session with 125 enrolled students. Courses include English economics history philosophy latin and education. About half the enrollees are Cullman County teachers seeking advanced credentials. The program runs two five week terms from June 15 and offers twelve semester hours credit.

Cullman — St. Bernard College Cullman County St. Bernard Marian Tortormase Birmingham Conservatory of Muse

Seven Arrested In Courtland Over Weekend

Police report seven arrests over the weekend five charged with public drunkenness one for another offense. Various rental and sale notices clutter the page along with a ride offer and a tree farm ad.

Courtland

Markets Summary Prices and Livestock Data

Markets show No. 2 Yellow Ear Core at 1.51 and No. 2 White Shelled Corn at 1.28. Cattle 906 head, fairly active with steady for most classes. good steers and heifers around 25.07. Calves 350 with good and choice vealers. hogs 190-235 with barrows and gilts 15.50-17.25. Spring lambs range 00-25.00 with choice and prime 3.

U. B

Stocks Slip on Copper Declines and Mixed Open

New York traders saw a generally lower market with coppers and plywoods leading losses. Georgia-Pacific and U Plywood fell while Goodyear rose. Dow components like U S Steel and Du Pont slipped as financials and utilities showed uneven weakness amid wage talks and a paused rally.

New York Georgia-Pacific Corp U.S Magma Anaconda Kennecott London Goodyear Wall Chrysler Ford

Colas and stocks listed among large corporate brands flagged

A dense OCR fragment shows a long list of corporate names and percentages, including Col Cola, Ford Motor, General Electric, Goodyear, Sears Roebuck, Westinghouse, Texaco, Warner, Woolworth, and others with various percentage figures, suggesting a financial or market notation in a historical newspaper page.

Poultry Prices Mixed Across Georgia Markets

Georgia live poultry prices show mixed movement as markets report limited demand. Broilers and fryers at farms range around 14 to 16 cents, hens trading lightly with offerings scant, and plant quotations vary with uneven totals across regions.

Mingham Sacoesehagin Atlanta Georgia

Birmingham Egas Wholesale Grades Reported Monday

In Birmingham wholesale egg grades were announced with mixed quality levels. Grade A large and medium eggs show prices around 33.08 to 33.34, while smaller grades list lower figures. sales include direct producer channels and retailer deliveries by 10:30 am Monday.

Birmingham

Nashville driver faces multiple charges amid incident

In Nashville Tennessee an individual faced several charges including driving while intoxicated and an additional count related to a licensing issue. The report notes absences and class-related matters connected to the case.

Boy escapes custody as bank call ends without incident

Police responded to First National Bank on W Moulton Street at 8 p m after L W Jackson of 1608 Tower Street held a boy inside. The boy broke free and fled before officers arrived. A 1950 Mercury was stolen from 1302 St NW between 1 30 p m and 6 30 a m Saturday. Thomas Homer Hutchinson of 1206 Jackson St SE to attend Baylor Summer Camps at Chattanooga on Baylor School campus.

First National Bank W. Moulton St L. W. Jackson Tower St Jackson Eugene Holyfield St. St. NW Thomas Homer Hutchinson Homer B. Hutchinson Jackson St Baylor Chattanooga Baylor School For Boys

Tax talks target property tax relief in Alabama

Sen. Dave Archer and Sen. Joe Graham predicted a compromise around 28 to 30 percent of assessed value in a Birmingham TV appearance. They supported Sen. Larry Dumas’s plan to shift property tax to counties while opposing 25 percent and 40 percent benchmarks and noted utilities pay at 40 percent.

Birmingham Dave Archer Madison County Joe W. Graham Chilton Patterson Larry Dumas Jefferson Graham Archer

Multiple Fatalities Across States Highlight Hazards

A string of tragedies includes Ala asphyxiation of 17 year old Alton G Splawn in Columbus Indiana and a Hollywood guard killed when a pistol discharged at Ft McClellan Alabama National Guardsman Lt John Stacey Jr dies in a jeep collision at Ft Stewart Georgia. Other deaths include Charles Hammett in Tuscaloosa County and Judy Cooper in Farnsdale Moses Nudd near Lineville plus two earlier weekend fatalities Arnold Parrish and Sylvia Williamson. Lhasa Tibet bans foreigners as the Forbidden City name is noted.

Alton G. Splawn Bessemer Ala Columbus Ind Donald W. Kerschner Hollywood Fla Ft. McClellan Anniston Alabama National Charles Hammett Berry Tuscaloosa Judy Cooper Farnsdale Moses Nudd Lineville Arnold Marion Parrish Sylvia Williamson Montgomery

Market Report From Thomasville Gauges Hog and Livestock Prices

Hog receipts reach 4 500 over three days at Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and Dothan. Prices span 14.00 to 16.50 for various weight classes with No 1 180-230 lb hogs at 16.50 and sows 9.75-18.75 amid active cattle movements and steady tones in feeder and lamb markets.

Thomasville Columbus Moultrie Dothan Ala Fia

Late Sports Pony Junior Action at West Town Field

Tommy Allen urged all players to be at West Town Field by 6 30 p m for tonight's Pony Junior game action.

West Town Field Tommy Allen

Four youths convicted in rape case face possible life term

The Bethel Anne church case ends with David Beagles and three others found guilty of rape. Circuit Judge W May Walker will announce sentencing in about 30 days after pre sentence investigations. The youths include Ted Collinsworth Gene Scarborough and Ollie Stoutamire. Beagles showed emotion as the verdict was read and the all Negro Florida A&M campus remained quiet during the proceedings.

Bethel Anne Church National Assn. For Advancement of Colored People Brooks Florida A&m University Raiford W. May Walker Walker Florida David Ervin Beagles Willion Ted) Collinsworth Patrick Gene) Scarborough Ollie Stoutamire

Births in local area from multiple couples

Mrs. Kirkland McGhee and husband in Hartselle welcome a daughter Sunday at Decatur General Hospital. Walter Taylor and wife in Hartselle add a daughter Sunday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. James Morgan and wife in 1305 South Avenue SE have a son Sunday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. J C Bennett and wife in Vinemont 2 report a son at Cullman Hospital. Euel Williams and wife in Cullman 9 have a son at Cullman Hospital. George Payne and wife in nearby area welcome a son at Cullman Hospital. Hollis Henry and wife in Cullman have a son Friday at Cullman Hospital. Clellan Grimmett and wife in Hanceville 1 report a son Friday at Cullman Hospital. Clomer Wilkins and wife in Vinemont 1 have a son Friday at Cull. Julian Swann and wife in Breme 2 report a son Friday at Cullman Hospital.

Kirkland McGhee Hartselle Decatur General Hospital Walter Taylor Baugh-Wiley-Smith James Morgan Sth Ave J. C. Bennett Vinemont Cullman Hospital Euel Williams Julian A. Swann Breme

Khrushchev drafts new Gromyko instructions at Geneva

Western ministers threaten to walk out if Gromyko does not soften his stance as the Geneva conference enters its sixth week. Khrushchev and the Soviet Presidium are said to be drafting new guidance for Gromyko while the Big Four hold a secret session at Maurice Couve de Murville’s villa to discuss Berlin and a possible summit.

Nikita Khrushchev Communist Party Gromyko Tian le Lloyd Britain U.S Christian A. Herter

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals List

Hospital entries show admissions for Cecil Smith Nell Rogers Horace Stanford Mary Hagood Mack Parks and others at Baugh Wiley Smith facility. Dismissals include Charles Carr infant son and Mrs John Knighten with two additional patients in Decatur Elkmont Hartselle and Ardmore areas.

Baugh-Wiley-Smith Admissions Cecil Smith Nell Rogers Ardmore Horace Stanford 12Th Ave Mary Gail Hagood Mack Parks 15Th Ave Charles Carr Andrew Jackson Way Hartselle John W. Knighten Decatur Charlie Justice 10Th Ave Carter Adams Elkmont Thurman West

Bank Street Swindle Involving Local Women Reported

Mrs. Martin Swindle of 1417 Bank Street and Mrs. John Hartselle of 822 6th Street cited in a local case with alleged financial misrepresentation. Authorities have not released fuller details.

Bank Street Martin Swindle 10Th Ave John Hartselle 6Th Ave

Local Social Notices List Numerous Residents and Addresses

A compact listing shows multiple individuals with Mrs or Mr prefixes, followed by street addresses and in some cases apartment numbers. Names include Helen Lucille McKee Maurice Donald Holmes Rex Atchley Sheridan Apts Master Steve Robert Lansdell Myrtle Horton Albert Sidney Johnson Elliott Cecial Chandler Kirkland McGhee Harold Wayne Fagan Harris Kenum Victor F. Williamson Paul Rowe Jr J D Smith. The items appear as a social notices snippet or community directory entry.

Maurice Donald Holmes 5Th Ave Rex Atchley Sheridan

Obituary or Social Notices Listing Names by City

A list of individuals with residences in Athens Cullman Hanceville Vinemont Nashville and surrounding areas. The men women and children include Mrs Elvis Patterson Mrs L S White Mrs E Miller Gracie Mae Malone Willie Matthews C J Pack Maxie Scott Jimmie Alexandria Dianne Durham Mrs Johnnie Colwell Mrs Donald McMeans Robert Byrd Ollie Smith Jane Quick J C Henslee Mrs Charles Blair Edna E Dowda Norman Smith Henry E Byrd Frank Loudermilk Ella Jean Harris Mrs Frank Bates Mrs Carlyle D Apple J C Bennett William J Crumbley Edward Burney Donna Kay Connell Mrs James Willie Bradley Dave Mattox Horace Collins Brown Mrs Hollis Henry Mrs Clellan E Grimmett Mrs James Shipp Mrs Julian A Swann Mrs Clomer Eugene Wilkins Mrs Orvis Wiheny William Spencer Walker Billy Ray Graham Stanley R Barnett Mrs Newton Pruitt Euell Williams Mrs R C Ragsdale Mrs Raymond McDowell Herbert Dickey Jr and others.

Elvis Patterson Athens L. S. White E. Miller Gracie Mae Malone Willie Matthews C. J. Pack Maxie Scott Jimmie Alexandria Huntsville Dianne Durham Johnnie Colwell Donald McMeans Robert Byrd Ollie Smith Harvest Jane Quick Hanceville J. C. Henslee Vinemont Charles Blair Edna E. Dowda Norman Smith Cullman Henry E. Byrd Frank Loudermilk Ella Jean Harris Crane Hill Frank Bates Carlyle D. Apple Maplewood Lane Nashville J. C. Bennett William J. Crumbley Edward Burney James Willie Bradley Dave Mattox Brunner St Horace ‘Collins Brown Hollis Henry Clellan E. Grimmett James Shipp Warrior Julian A. Swann Bremen Clomer Eugene Wilkins Orvis Wiheny Craneman William Spencer Walker Baileyton Billy Ray Graham Stanley R. Barnett Newton Pruitt 3Rd St. NE Euell Williams

Bookmobile Schedule for Wednesday June 17

The schedule lists stop times for a bookmobile on Wednesday June 17 at McGee's Store in Priceville 9 15 to 10 00 Le Store in Brooksville 10 15 to 10 45 Somerville School 11 00 to 11 30 Eubanks Barbecue in Plainview 11 45 to 12 15 Hartselle Negro Housing Project 1 30 to 2 00 Days Store in Flint 2 30 to 3 00 Cedar Lake 3 10 to 3 40.

McGee's Priceville Brooksville Somerville Eubanks Plainview Hartselle Negro Day's Flint Cedar Lake

Clergy rally for curb on obscene material in Decatur

About 35 to 40 ministers urged city action against sex and crime magazines and films. They adopted a resolution to presentto the City Commission and planned outreach to Decatur P T A groups and Boy Scouts. A film highlighted local obscenity issues and a $157.74 collection supported meeting expenses.

Thomas L. Smith Ninth Street Methodist Church Padgett C. Cope Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Cope Jesus Newton Malony Austinville Methodist Church William H. Spratt Grace Baptist Church W. W. Coffey Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Loretty Young Lovett Decatur P-Ta W. K. Stephenson Ptas Decatur Public Library Board

Death notice for Mary A. Gildon at Decatur hospital

Funeral services for Mary A. Gildon who died in a Decatur hospital Sunday at 8 10 p m will be announced by Reynolds Funeral Home.

Mary A. Gildon Decatur Reynolds Fuol Home

Berlin Supply Lines Pressure Amid German Negotiations

A report notes threats to hand over control of Berlin supply lines to East Germany as negotiations over Germany and broader European issues continue, signaling tense diplomacy during the period.

Berlin East Germany Germany

Deaths Jasper Segars 62 Falkville resident

Jasper Jack Segars 62 died at his home in Falkville on Sunday. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Falkville Baptist Church with Rev. W. T. Lewis. Burial in Herring Cemetery Peck Funeral Home in charge. Survived by widow Ethel Segars two sons Jasper L. and Herman Segars Decatur a step daughter Lillie Jones Falkville two step-sons Ray Stover Hartselle J L Jones Cheyenne Wyo four grandchildren a sister Bessie Johnson Versailles two half-sisters C W Skipper Cullman Josie Thomas Memphis Pallbearers Wesley Patterson Bud Cole Ted Segars Hubert Segars Ed Bodley John H Bodley.

Jasper Jack) Segars Falkville Falkville Baptist Church W. T. Lewis Herring Cemetery Peck Funeral Home Ethel Segars Jasper L Herman Segars Decatur

R M Peague Dies at 81 in Hartselle

Mrs R M Peague aged 81 died at her home in Hartselle at 1030 p m Funeral services were set for 2 pm at North Chapel Church with Rev A H Nabors and Rev Robert Perry officiating Burial followed in the church cemetery with Peck Funeral Home in charge She was a North Chapel Church member Surviving are a son Rufus Peague two sisters and a brother eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Pallbearers were named as Joe Hudson Slate Lewis Moss Jimmy Moss Jimmy Davis Vernon Hargett Marvin McElroy

R. M. Peague Hartselle North Chapel Church A. H. Nabors Robert Perry Church Peck Funeral Home Colean Peague A. W. Freund Decatur

Widow Mrs E D Wilson dies at 88 in Corsicana Texas

Mrs E D Wilson 88 of Corsicana Texas sister of Mrs Will Hartselle Hart selle died Sunday night in Memorial Hospital Corsicana She is survived by two daughters Mrs Leon Brewer and Mrs Ebben Hendon two sons Robert and Raymond Wilson four sisters and several grandchildren Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Memorial Baptist Church Corsicana with burial in Corsicana She was a former resident near Hartselle.

Hartselle E. D. Wilson Corsicana Tex Will Hartselle Memorial Hospital Wilson Leon Brewer Ebben Hendon Robert Raymond Wilson Sally Wilson Ennis Georgia Pettey Oklahoma City Okla Will

Charlie Swims of Moulton Dies at 49 in Heart Attack

Charlie Swims 49 of Moulton died unexpectedly this morning at 4 after a heart attack at home. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 3 at Cave Springs Free Will Baptist Church Hatton officiated by Revs Hood and Porter. Burial in Cave Springs Cemetery Elliott Funeral Home Moulton in charge. Swims was a World War II veteran and a native of Winston County. Mrs Maudie Swims of Moulton listed as survivor.

Moulton Charlie Swims Lawrence County Hospital Cave Springs Free Will Baptist Church Hatton James Hood Talton Porter Cave Springs Church Elliott Funeral Swims Winston County Maudie Swims Moulton 1

Weekend City Traffic Crashes Report Three Incidents

Three weekend accidents occurred in Moulton Street Well and Vine streets and on 1st Avenue and Church Street SE. Drivers include T D Brooks 60 of 1109 14th Ave SE jailed for running a stop sign after a 3 15 p m collision. Calvin Congo 31 of Huntsville and Prichard Breeding 66 of Sherman St SE collided when Breeding pulled from a parking space. Paul Hes ter 18 of Tuscumbia Helen Hayes 26 of Sheridan Apartments and Walter Gaines 29 of 721 Church Street were in a four car crash on Church Street SE with rear end impacts.

Moulton T. D. Brooks 14Th Ave Shelton Well St Brooks Vine St 1St Ave Calvin Congo Huntsville Prichard Breeding Sherman St Congo Breeding Church St. SE Paul Bryan Hester Tuscumbia Helen Ruby Hayes Sheridan Apts Hester Walter V. Gaines Church St Haynes

TVA Power Bill Sparks Territorial Limitation Debate

Private power officials who oppose TVA favored a territorial proviso if a bill passes. TVA spokesmen urged passage to address a 1962 power shortage. Eisenhower administration officials warned against a bill lacking annual budget bureau review and congressional approval for TVA building plans.

TVA Kerr Eisenhower Budget Bureau

Family of Moulton 1 residents mourns loss

Four sons Murphy Swims of Gray son Orvie Windel and Johnny all of Moulton 1 and four daughters Mrs Ruby Martin Grayson Mrs Erline Crell Miss Truby Swims and Wanda Swims all of Moulton 1 and mother Mrs Ella Fleming Russellville 6 step father two brothers George Swings go and Cefis Stas 4 Mo three half brothers Fleming of Chicago i per Florida and Junior Chines Russellville 6. The body was to be returned to the residence this afternoon and remain there until time for services.

Murphy Grayson Orvie Windel Johnny Moulton Ruby Martin Erline Crell Misses Truby Wanda Ella Fleming Russellville George Cefis Stas Brothe Fleming Chicago

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