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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1954
Page
2
Porter, whose signature on the Jefferson return was certified to Ray, has been summoned before the Grand Jury at least six times. The County Committee also asked on Wednesday that Porter accept the new total as correct.
Lawrence County residents will attend Rickwood Field for a special night arranged by Eddie Glennon at the invitation of Birmingham Baron officials. Mayor G F Carraway discussed the idea with Glennon and the Barons’ return in July makes a Lawrence County night likely.
Princess Creature From The Black Lagoon stars Richard Carlson and Julia Adams show at 1 10, 3 10, 5 10, 7 10, 9 10. East Of Sumatra with Jeff Chandler and Marilyn Maxwell screens at 1 00, 2 45, 4 30, 6 15, 8 00, 9 35. Botany Bay with Alan Ladd and James Mason at 7 30 and 9 30. Quo Vadis at Ranch Hartselle features Robert Taylor and Deborah Kerr at 7 30. Hollywood Burlesque at 12 00. Affair With A Stranger at Hatfield Athens stars Victor Mature and Jean Simmons at 7 30 and 9 31. A Blue print For Murder stars Joseph Cotten and Jean Peters at Starvue Courtland at 7 00 and 9 00.
City police investigated two Decatur wrecks yesterday with no injuries. A 1952 Plymouth driven by Magdalene Lambert collided with a 1952 Buick driven by Opal Nash on 5th Ave at 3 24 p.m. Both cars had light damage. A 1954 Oldsmobile driven by S A Spiegelman crashed with a 1948 Plymouth driven by Walter Collier on 6th Ave and Church St at 8 50 p.m. Both vehicles were heavily damaged.
Hundreds of friends from Alabama and the Valley praised Mr. Stewart for his farm program and public service. Claude Buchanan and Luther Fuller recalled his impact on farmers, lifting living standards, while John Boseck and Frank Ennis presented a boat and gear as a fishing tribute.
The board discussed training and securing more competent nurses, with a five percent salary raise for mid-range staff. They also planned a one year VA contract renewal, addressed a highway relocation issue, adopted new hospital rules for medical staff assistants, and lifted suspensions for three physicians while adding three doctors to the associate staff.
A son born to Mr and Mrs Otto Wilson of Decatur at Baugh Wiley Clinic Thursday. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Conal Kirby of Trinity at Decatur General Hospital Thursday. A daughter to Mr and Mrs German Braswell of Decatur at Decatur General Hospital today. A daughter to Mr and Mrs John Teall of Decatur at Decatur General Hospital today.
In Circuit Court this morning the Kenneth Lea Jr versus B Frank Chanault damage case seeking 15000 dollars for injuries from a trash fire at a construction site was tried. Attorneys Calvin Bloodworth for plaintiff and Eyster Eyster for defense. A verdict awarding 2333.33 dollars to James Horace Knight versus Crescent Amusement Co was returned yesterday after an auto wreck at Sunset Drive In. Attorneys S Peach Cad dell Shanks for plaintiff and Eyster Eyester for defense. The Morgan County grand jury, meeting since Monday, is slated to report mid afternoon today.
Sen. Potter urged prosecution citing possible perjury after hearings. Mundt said the closed door session faced report delays, while McCarthy refused comment. Cohn and Stevens were named in the clash over Army favors and Schine as a hostage in the probe.
Army Pfc McDonald Taft 24 son of Mr and Mrs McDonald Taft Town Creek 2 spent seven day rest and recuperation in Hakata Japan He is assigned to Headquarters Company 3d Battalion 25th Infantry Division 35th Regiment He entered the Army in 1952 and arrived overseas in 1953 Also noted are Mr and Mrs George Hodge leaving for Marmaduke Ark to visit relatives and Dallas to see their son Charles Michael Lee Goodwin recovering at home Stratford Rd after a fractured arm from a fall at Decatur Country Club pool.
Enon Baptist Church three miles southeast of Five Points in Lawrence County holds Homecoming Sunday starting at 10 30 a m. Former pastors Rev Willie Parker Rev Walker Bynum Rev London Montgomery and Rev J J Silavent will speak with Rev Bynum delivering the principal address. Congregational singing and a noon lunch served by church women.
A historical note states Karachi counted 3,000,000 residents before Pakistan's independence in 1937, and estimates a current population of about 1,000,000, highlighting drastic demographic change over time.
Funeral services for Mrs. Erma Howell 39 will be at 3 this afternoon at Tanner Methodist Church with Rev Burt Murphy officiating. Interment follows at the adjoining cemetery under Mutual Service. She died Thursday at District 1 Sanatorium after an extended illness. Survived by two daughters Evelene Powell Savannah Ga and Barbara Jean Howell Savannah Ga a son Roy Savannah Ga four brothers Sid Turley Murfreesboro Tenn Joe Turley Chattanooga Tenn Junior Turley Chattanooga Tenn and J C Turley U S Air Force Washington D C and two sisters Leona Holt Indiana and Rosie Spears Sheffield. the average Canadian ate 140 pounds of meat in
Congressman and senators oppose a 25 year contract to supply power for Paducah's gaseous diffusion plant replacing TVA power. Estimates show taxpayers could pay at least 90 million more than TVA costs. Supporters cite private plan costs as reasonable when taxes and factors are included.
Mixed hospital notices list dismissals admissions and addresses for Decatur area. Also includes multiple rental listings for 302 Wilson Street and 403 Line Street plus sales and wanted ads for property pets and a used baby bed.
An attorney general opinion supported the board's decision to fire Howell amid high tensions. The board withdrew its recommended candidate for Howell's job and planned another choice, with no new recommendation yet. Factional meetings and mutual accusations of negligence marked ongoing conflict.
Mrs. Lindy Cryer aged 74 died at her home in Lacey's Spring at 4 15 this morning. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p m at Union Hill conducted by Rev Isaac Eddy. Burial will be in Valdermosa Springs Cemetery with Peck of Hart selle directing. She was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church and is survived by one daughter.
Cotton prices inch middling 34.11 with Decatur loan 33.07. Cottonseed at 50.50 per ton. Milk grade A 5.70 per hundred. manufactured milk 2.80 per hundred with ratio details. Wheat 1.72. corn 1.56. feed ear corn 1.42. Oats 0.65. barley 0.85. Cattle steers 15.00 to 16.50. cows 9.50 to 11.00. calves 14.50 to 16.50. Hogs 21.75 per hundredweight for 190–230 lb.
Alabama Power Co directors discussed power development in Mobile including the near completion of the 250000 kilowatt Barry steam plant near Salco. President L M Smith spoke at a Mobile businessmen luncheon.
Doctors report plagues treated with new wonder drugs, sparking debate over continuing production of antiplague serums. Some clinicians urge stopping supply as cases decline and cures prove effective.
Lucille Johnson of Lacey's Spring 1 is survived by two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pallbearers include William John son Auley Brown Marvin Mc Anally James Cryer Fritz Hanners and Lonzo Overstreet.
Reports say an armed boat left La Ceiba Honduras and moved toward Guatemala to strike Puerto Barrios. Informants indicate Col Rodolfo Mendoza former Guatemalan air force chief, now allied with Castillo Armas, was interviewed on exile radio suggesting proximity to the border.
In 1953 the U.S. auto industry consumed 6.4 million tons of cold rolled sheet steel. The figure highlights the sector’s material demand and industrial scale during the early postwar era.
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