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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1960
Page
2
A Negro minister was acquitted last month of a perjury charge tied to falsifying state income. The advertisement was sponsored by the Committee to Defend Martin Luther King.
Louise and Percy described a late night dispute at her home. Louise said Percy slapped her, returned with a pistol, fired ineffectively, then struck her with the weapon. She grabbed a file for protection, which Percy allegedly threw at her before the confrontation ended.
A 1958 Chevrolet struck and knocked a student 54 feet into a Southern passenger waiting station. Car parts scattered 125 feet along the track. The Auburn student lived in Moulton with Mrs. Charlie Coffee and had previously resided in Moulton while his father taught vocational agriculture at Lawrence County High School. Parents arrived in Decatur today. No derailment occurred per Supt. R. R. Martin of Southern's Memphis district.
Short, legible ad snippets show a 3 room house for rent near Spotswood Apts at 802 Oak St unfurnished with contact EL 3-1287 after 5 p.m. Weekdays. Also a 1953 Dodge V8 for sale at 9275 and a 1955 V8 Chevrolet for sale with Coll EL 3-0401 contact.
Cotton prices show inch middling at 6.00, No. 1 Yellow Shelled Corn at 1.77, No. 2 White Ear Corn at 1.22, Soybeans at 2.10, and Milling Wheat at 1.75 to 1.35 across listed grades. Grain and produce quotes from Woot. & G and B. reflect active price quotes for commodities and futures.
New York trading offers an uneven window with gains in select specialties but declines in many conservative issues leaving the market irregularly lower. The AP 60 stock average sits at 222.8, down 0.50 at noon as rails and industrials slip while bonds rise and corporates edge higher in quiet deals.
Live poultry supply cleared tight with an estimated 200 head today versus 580 700 head last exchange. Trade levels varied across farms with uncertain figures and partial notes on weights and stock movement.
A brief market note from Birmingham records ample wholesale offerings of eggs with steady supply and pricing observed across channels. Trade sources report robust availability and steady demand in the region.
Pending Lauderdale cases allege Wright involved in actions tied to community authorities. The conditions of Wright's involvement were established with Lauderdale community authorities in an agreed framework.
Announcement of her selection was made at a banquet Wednesday night. Joanne said she was thrilled and surprised and praised the other contestants for their beauty.
President Eisenhower spoke in Manila on July 4 1946 warning against Communist subversion and terrorism. He praised Philippine independence and watched a motorcade of motorcycles while urging global nuclear restraint amid postwar tensions.
Nashville AP reports cattle and calves trading with limited price tests. Good and choice selection noted with weights 195-235 pounds. Bar price ranges around 16.23 to 16.75 per hundredweight, few around 16.00. Lambs and prime items listed at about 24.00.
The market was steady to 25 cents lower. US No 1 2 and 3 grade hogs weighing 180 to 240 pounds sold for 16.25 to 16.75 per hundredweight. Prices reflect regional packing demand in Florida and Alabama.
In Little Rock Arkansas the cost of filing a bankruptcy petition rose to $50 in U S District Court from $45. This reflects higher court fees affecting debtors seeking relief. The reduction or reform of filing costs is not discussed.
Chicago report notes Iowa governor predicts Democrat victory in November. Wickard volunteers a loss. Loveless Brannan and Wickard hold a huddle to draft a 600 word farm plank planned for the 1960 party convention in Los Angeles starting July 11. No concrete formulas offered. various organizations present recommendations.
Mr and Mrs Roy Pickens of Mount Hope 1 welcome a daughter born this morning at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Paul Sutton of 402 Hine Street North Athens welcome a daughter born this morning at Decatur General Hospital.
The Baltimore post office has eliminated pigeons by steam scrubbing walls and installing shock wires to deter low flyers. The operation cost $39,975. A historical note mentions 1840s work weeks of 72 hours in England and the US versus 80+ hours in continental Europe.
In Manila at Luneta Park Eisenhower rejects communist boasts of eventual world domination and asserts that peaceful negotiations must stay open. He says the arms race and nuclear threat can be faced with patient, businesslike deals and urges reason over propaganda to preserve global peace.
U S officials warn that Soviet and Chinese backing behind Tokyo street violence aims to derail the Kishi government and defeat the security pact ratification. Mao Tse tung pledged 600 million supporters, a Japanese group reportedly received 100000, and more Soviet couriers were seen. Peiping radio urged protests against President and Kishi during the tour.
A compiled list names residents and their addresses across towns such as Morris town Hartselle Decatur Tanner Athens and Joppa connected to hospital notices. The roster includes numerous adults and infants with full street addresses and residence details.
Most elephants kept in zoos or circuses are Indian elephants, chosen for easier handling compared with African species.
Sam Engelhardt holds dual state director and Alabama Democratic posts as investigators probe potential political activity. Engelhardt and Palen defend duty and transparency stating no law was violated and records are open. The Civil Service Commission may remove him from one post if political activity is deemed forbidden.
Local notices list multiple name entries for dismissals and admissions including Thomas Stutts Detatur Tammy Jones Velma Young Eddy Sims Nona Terry Kenneth Vandiver Hershel Hall America Shoemaker Vivian Turney Lucille Hardin J A Glover Connie Wade Dianne Davis Karen Frahn and others across several street addresses in Hartselle Falkville Trinity and Memorial Dr. These appear as routine notices in the public record.
A fragment lists names and addresses in Athens Limestone area including Laura Malone Box 385-c Athens Ila Brand Elkmont Jeanette Glanton Elk Mont Mahlon Hardiman Box 381 Athens Willodean Gray Tanner 1 Southward Elkmont Carmen Roy Watkins Elkmont 3.
A Lawrence County entry lists Lela Roberts Mellisa Jackson William Keen Jr and Dexter Haney from Moulton with Mrs Roy, and Hillsboro resident Mrs Safork ibiases appears in the record.
Murfreesboro resident Mrs. W Floyd Cates of 324 Highland Ave dies. She leaves four daughters Mrs Lavada Caffey Miss Pauline Cates Mrs Margar et Eakin and Mrs Lorene Armstrong all of Murfreesboro and one sister Mrs Ida Brashear of Murfreesboro. A First Baptist Church member she served as Class Mother of the Men’s Bible Class. Native of Rutherford County.
Walter S. Oden, 79, of Eva 1, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday near his home after a probable heart attack. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. at Rock Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Dewey Crow officiating. Burial followed in Rock Creek cemetery. Peck Funeral Home directed. Pallbearers: Bud Hamilton, Thurman Ford, John Blankenship, William Lewis, Felton Mason, K. Mathews. Survived by widow Bertha Oden, daughter Mrs. Joseph Latham, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, brother Harvey Oden, and sister Mrs. Mattie Woodall. He was a deacon at Rock Creek Baptist Church.
Mrs. Julia Webb, 99, of 912 3rd Ave SE, died at a local hospital at 1 45 a m. Survivors include daughter Mrs. Blanche Hicks of Decatur, sons Jack and Martin Luther Webb of Decatur, 10 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and several other relatives. Funeral services are to be announced later by Brown Funeral Home.
W H Chancey died of a heart attack at his Copperhill home on Wednesday. He lived in the area most of his life and is survived by his widow, a daughter Mrs Robert E Harris of Decatur, three sons W H Chancey Jr of Atlanta, Warren Chancey of Georgia, and John Chancey of Murfreesboro Tennessee. Funeral services are set for 2 p m Friday at Chapel Finch Funeral Home with Rev C H Browning officiating. Burial will be Crestlawn cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Mrs. Luther Lively died at about 78 in Martin Tennessee. She was the mother of Mrs. H. W. Head of Decatur Alabama. Funeral services will be at Martin Methodist Church Friday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Pulaski Tennessee at 3 p.m. with Martin funeral home directing. She lived in Martin with her daughter Mrs. M. P. Clem.
Funeral services for Paul McEntire age 61 of 112 Church Street NE are set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church Highway 20 with burial at City Cemetery Brown Funeral Co. directing He died after a heart attack at Decatur Cotton and Oil Co where he had worked about 13 years Survivors include three daughters Mrs Harry Wein Mrs William Oliver both of Atlanta and Mrs D R Stone Jr Nashville three sons Paul Jr Byron Parker and John Robert McEntire all of Decatur one sister Miss Ethel McEntire of Atlanta and one brother McEntire of Decatur
West Berlin has become the first German city to operate two airports in regular commercial passenger use. The development marks a milestone for air travel in Germany as commuters gain increased flight options and scheduling flexibility.
New York AP report describes Yolande Berbeze Fox once Miss America 1951 from Mobile Alabama joining Broadway actors in a Woolworth store picket for the Southern sit-in movement. CORE organizers and Southern Negro students participated with placards.
Prime Minister Kishi vows not to resign until the security pact is ratified as Parliament faces potential postponement. Tokyo police clash with demonstrators after a chaotic week. protests widen amid government actions on Eisenhower’s visit and treaty plans.
The Valley Grove Baptist Church Speake Community will host Vacation Bible School from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday next week with classes for all ages. Miss Pat Butler of Bethany Missouri will serve as principal under sponsorship of the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. The Rev Elmer Fowler, associational missionary of Lawrence County, will also work in the program.
The present site of Port Arthur Ontario was chosen in 1857 as the headquarters for the first wagon road to the West.
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