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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1956

Page

2

TCI And Union Meeting Today In Birmingham Area

Representatives of TCI and the union meet amid strike tension at U S Steel Tennessee Division. Prayer services were arranged in suburban Bessemer as talks with mediation service continue. The walkout affects 264 transport workers and 25 000 TCI workers with a 40 million dollar pay impact. $2.1 million in vacation pay is set for 12 000 workers next Tuesday.

Birmingham U.S. Steel Tennesee Grg Aeco Tel Lee Meditation and Conciliation Service Paccns Bessemer TCI Arthur W. Wiebel

Supreme Court Asked to Rule on Suspension Case

The text describes a request to set aside a suspension pending case decision directed to Justice Hugo Black, a former Alabama senator, acting as federal circuit judge. It mentions the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as president of a Montgomery group coordinating the effort.

Supreme Court Hugo Black Alabama Martin Luther King Jr Montgomery Aasn

John D. Hinkle Funeral Services Held in Cullman

Funeral services for 75 year old John D. Hinkle were conducted at Good Hope Church this afternoon with Revs E King Sim Calvert and Chris Moss directing. Hinkle, a farmer, died Tuesday at 7 am at his Cullman home. Moss Service Funeral Home had charge of the interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Cullman John D. Hinkle Good Hope Church E. King Sim Calvert Chris

Amusements Today Film Listings and Showings

The page lists films and showtimes including titles such as Without A Star and Escape To Burma. Entries mention actors Jeanne Crain and Jean Simmons with venue notes and schedule details for the day.

MarketPrices Snapshot from Rural Ledger

Market figures show milk at 3.15 per four quarts, corn at 1.50, calves prime 16.50 to 18.50, utility steers 11.50 to 16.00, utility and commercial cows 9.50 to 11.50, hogs 190 to 240 pounds butcher 15.25 to 15.50, and other Livestock notes.

Stine Grace Mit

Early stock market quiet with mixed small gains

New York prices were irregular and activity muted in early trading. General Motors rose to 44 on 3500 shares, National Distillers up 4 to 25 on 2000, and General Electric up percent to 59 on 1200 shares. Georgia-Pacific edged above a point while Douglas Aircraft fell near a point. Little change in steels, rails, and rubbers.

New York General Motors National Distillers General Electric Georgia-Pacific Corp Douglas Aircraft

North Alabama poultry market report shows price ranges and headcount

In Birmingham area market data for North Alabama poultry, prices paid for broilers over the last 24 hours ended 10 am today range around 18 to 22 percent, with demand steady. Total volume reported at 586,900 head across farms, reflecting soy and grain influences on feed costs.

Unclear OCR Fragment on Demographics Mixing Percentages

Fragmentary text shows mixed percentages for age groups and media sizes with unclear references. No identifiable people, places, or organizations are readable to establish a coherent news item or event.

Live stock market report from Nashville AP

Cattle to 16.00. cows steady. sales at 16.00. Mixed lots. Sows and lambs steady to weak. Prime under 2 years 20.00 to 23.00. utilities and other grades show limited activity. Agricultural market notes from Nashville.

Nashville

Old U S Church Debating Merger In Omaha

Congregational Christians gathered in Omaha to vote on uniting with the Evangelical and Reformed Church to form the United Church of Christ. The plan ends the Congregational name and has sparked protests though past votes favored merger. about 3,000 church leaders attend the General Council session amid heated debate.

Omaha Neb America Church of the Pilgrims Evangelical and Reformed Church United Church of Christ New England Congregational Christian Fellowship Marion J. Theological Seminary

Hospital Dismissals Reported in Athens Area

Dismissals listed include Mrs. J. O. Looney and baby girl Athens seven, Mrs. W. A. Glover Athens, Mrs. Eldridge May Athens one, Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick Athens, Mrs. Hubert King Elkmont two.

Athens Limestone Hospital J. O. Looney Baby Girl Athens W. A. Glover Eldridge May Florence Kilpatrick Hubert King Elkmont

Lawrence County Hospital Admissions and Residents Listed

The readable fragment lists admissions and residents tied to Lawrence County Hospital and nearby towns. It mentions names such as Doris Lawrimore Patsy Smith Winford Linnie Ponta Moulton Bettty Jo Blankenship Irene Burch Harold W. Fretwell Nell Dewitt Eddie Dae Hill and more with locations Danville Decatur Grayson and addresses like 642 Grant St SE and 9th St SE associated with the Baugh-Wiley Clinic and A B Lawrence West.

Patsy Smith Moulton Winford Oe Decatur Mra Linnie Ponta Moulton Betty Jo Blankenship Irene Burch Harold W. Fretwell Nell Dewitt Grayson Eddie Dae Hill Danville

Rosy Future Painted For Paper Industry

A fragmented report suggests optimism for the paper industry with projected investment and growth. It mentions large sums and plans that span multiple regions, signaling a potential boost to producers, suppliers, and workers.

Baby Dixie Phillips Born At Decatur General Hospital

Decatur General Hospital reported the birth of Dixie Phillips to Mrs. John Thomas of 1113 14th Ave SE. Others listed include J. W. Cunningham of McNeill Apt and Jesse Alexander of 928 South Avenue SE. Also noted are Mrs. T. M. Harvey 652 Johnston St and Miss Vera Childers 1604 6th, plus Mrs. Fred Trimble 805 14th and Miss Eula Morris of Hartselle.

Decatur General Hospital Dixie Phillips Athens John Thomas 14Th Ave J. W. Cunningham McNeill Jesse Alexander Sth T. M. Harvey Johnston Vera Childers 6Th Ave Fred Trimble Eula Morris Hartselle

High Court Reviews Two Morgan County Cases

The Alabama Court of Appeals issued two decisions from Morgan County Circuit Court. William T. Duty versus State was affirmed after whiskey transport charges. Clayton Jackson versus State overruled for a rehearing.

Alabama Court of Appeals Morgan County William T. Duty State Clayton Jackson

Vacationers and church revival noted in local items

Local notices report Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Harris and Donna vacationing in Florida, Dr. and Mrs. O B Evans also in Florida, and Miss Ethel Shaneyfelt on a two week break. Eastside revival services run June 2 through June 11 with Rev Elzie Jones as guest evangelist. Carl Gibson Jr departs for Van Wert Ohio to direct a band and later accepts a Green Cove Springs Florida post for fall. Warrants sworn on burglary charges tied to Sam's Superette and Woodte Service Station break ins. County Juvenile Judge T C Almon may hear a county jail case next week.

Eastside Eapy Elzie Jones Athens J.W. Johnson Carl Gibson, Jr van Wert Ohio Hoaglin-Jackson Green Cove Springs Fla Carl Gibson Sam’s Superette Somerville Rd Wood Te U. S. High Y T. C. Almon

Montana Officials Tarnished by Alcohol Allegations

Sy Carter testified that two years ago at a state meeting McLeaish and Hansen then Montana director became highly inebriated. The former director Hansen, who resigned in March, spent much of his time drumming up business for Draper & Co. a Boston wool brokerage firm.

Sy Carter Montana McLeaish Carl 0. Hansen Hansen Draper & Co Boston The Forest Service

No Hint From Eisenhower On 1952 Run

President Eisenhower has given no White House staff member any hint about remaining in the 1952 presidential race. Press secretary James Hagerty said the president plans no public remarks to the convention in San Francisco opening Aug 20. Doctors report he is progressing satisfactorily after intestinal surgery and will remain at Walter Reed for a few more days.

Washington Eisenhower White House James C. Hagety San Francisco Queenhower Hagerty Senate Walter Reed Army Hospital

Local Names in Arrowhead County Court Docket

Daily Records lists multiple marriage license applications and separations including Jimmie Carlton Sharp of Redstone Arsenal to Lou Somerville 2 and George Columbus Yancy Jr of Tanner 1 to Betty Grace Smith of Decatur 1. Other entries include William Solen Thigpen and Pauline Josephine Riddle, plus Anne Thurston Bradshaw and Edna Virginia Ballew with ages and counties.

Jimmie Carlton Sharp Catur Redstone Arsenal Lou Somerville Geo Columbus Yancy, Jr Tanner Betty Grace Smith Decatur William Solen Thigpen Lexington Chemstrand Pauline Josephine Riddle Chemstrand Employe Jackson St

United States Dyes Self-Sufficiency Shift Since 1914

The article notes a transition from 10 percent domestic dye production in 1914 to self-sufficiency in the present. It emphasizes national capacity and industrial progress in chemical manufacturing and supply independence.

United States

City worker held after cashing two payroll checks

Curry Fuqua of the city street department is jailed for investigation after authorities found his signature on both payroll checks for $39.59 each issued last Saturday. He claimed a duplicate was issued after he said he did not receive payment. He admitted complicity while intoxicated. Police and city officials continue the inquiry.

Curry Fuqua Ith Ave. West Fuqua Joe Elliott J. B. Whitmire J. T. Broadrick

Boy Shot in Head Found Dead Near Hartselle

John son described discovering the body with a rifle on the left side and a head wound. The Hartselle Baptist church service was set for 2 30 p m with Rev. D C Stringfellow officiating. Interment at Johnson Chapel Cemetery with Peek Funeral Home directing. Survivors include the parents a brother Ronald Douglas Johnson and grandmothers Mrs Lar Mae Johnson Wilmington NC and Mrs Elizabeth Chenault Hart selle. Pallbearers will be members of Hartselle Boy Scout Troop 92.

Ronald Douglas Johnson Hartselle Lar Mae Johnson Wilmington N. C Elizabeth Chenault Jimmy

Coast Guard describes fiery airliner crash off New Jersey

A late night airliner crash 32 miles east of Asbury Park left no survivors as rescuers searched the sharkinfested water. Lt Cmdr J Hancox reported a frightening 60 degree dive from 4 000 feet with a ball of flame on impact and an oil slick visible hours later.

Ing United States Fifth Avenue Cartier’s Coast Guard New York Idlewild Cmdr J. Hancox Wantagh N. Y Asbury Park N. J Idle- Mealy 2

Islands of Japan Comparable in Size to Montana

The article notes that the total land area of the Japanese archipelago is roughly the same as the U.S. state of Montana. It presents a geographic comparison to help readers grasp Japan's scale relative to a familiar large state.

Montana

Rites Conducted At Sardis For Thomas Herrin

Funeral services for Thomas Law Herrin 84 of Cullman were held at Sardis Church this afternoon at 2 led by Rev. Carl Johnston. Herrin retired farmer died Monday at his home. Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery. Survived by wife Ida, two sons Sam and others, and a large extended family.

Cullman Thomas Lawson Herrin Sardis Church Carl Johnston Ceme Ida Herrin Sam Ethel Jones Bessie Neal Nell Collins Akron Ohio Mildred Biff Cincinnati Nelli Parker Bessemer Vandalla Lance Birmingham C. E. Herrin

Fish Jackson’s long service to county government and business

Fish Jackson was elected to the county revenue board in 1942 and re elected in 1946 and 1950. He served as vice president of the Alabama Association of County Commissioners and held leadership roles in local business and real estate. Jackson owned a Theodore drugstore, was vice president of Moulton Engineering Co in Mobile, engaged in area real estate development, and had farming and cattle interests near Theodore. He is survived by his wife and a son, Jackson Jr., a student at Alabama Polytechnic Institute.

Jackson County Revenue Board Alabama Assn. of Theodore Moulton Engineering Co Mobile Jackson Jr Alabama Polytechnic Institute

Yugoslavia Policy Reassessed After Moscow Visit

President Eisenhower said on June 6 that U S policy toward Yugoslavia must be reevaluated in light of Tito’s Moscow visit. Senator Jenner co sponsors a bill with Senator McCarthy pressing to terminate all previously appropriated aid to Yugoslavia.

Yugoslavia Eisenhower Tito Moscow McCarthy Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sen Jenner R-Ind

LeMay Downplays ICBM Value for Nuclear Strategy

Gen Curtis LeMay told the Senate Appropriations Committee that the ballistic missile is not the ultimate weapon and warned Russia has an ICBM capable of rapid nuclear delivery. He testified in secret on June 11 and noted the United States will have both ICBMs and an intermediate range missile.

Washington Curtis LeMay Senate Appropriations Committee LeMay Strategic Air Comma Russia United States

Officers Elected For Athens Lodge

Athens Lodge 16 of F and AM of Alabama held its regular meeting and elected officers for the new year. Names and positions were announced to members and plans for upcoming lodge activities were discussed.

Athens F&am of Alabama

Ontario population and area report

Ontario reports a population of 5,300,000 residents and a land area of 412,582 square kilometers. The figures reflect the province's size and demographic heft, highlighting its status as a major Canadian region.

Canada Ontario

Athens Eyes Runoff Election Plan For City Ballot

Athens faces a runoff election decision under state law with the third Monday in September set for Sept 17. Debates center on changing from a plurality to a runoff system and court action looming if challenged.

Athens Limestone James Dement Malone Ed. E. Reid Alabama Tate Coneaten Court Council

Births Reported At Local Hospitals This Week

A son was born to Mr and Mrs M M Henry at Bank Street Hospital Tuesday. A daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs Elmer Loyd Jr at Decatur General Hospital Tuesday. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Clinton Fuller of Moulton at Lawrence County Monday. Marvin Owens of Danville 3 at Lawrence County Hospital Monday.

M. M. Henry Sth Ave Bank St. Hospital Elmer Loyd, Jr 10Th Ave Decatur General Hospital Clinton Fuller Moulton Lawrence County Marvin Owens Danville Lawrence County Hospital

Librarian Named With Chemstrand

James G. was named research librarian for The Chemstrand Corp. and development department by Dr. Frank J. Soday. Yor AO, a cataloging librarian in Tullahoma Tennessee, previously served as assistant director of libraries at Alabama Pacific Institute and Library Ca er at the University. Native of Santa Fe Missouri, he earned a BS and an MS degree. Baker and family reside on Finley Island near Decatur.

James G Chemstrand Corp Frank J. Soday Ogni Yor AO Tullahoma Tenn Alabama Panic Institute Caer University of Native of Baker Geneva Martha Jo David Jimmy Paul Snake Thal Hamid H Finley Island Decatur

Zangero Named Supervisor of Irrigation Ditches

A zangero is described as a supervisor overseeing irrigation ditches to ensure proper water flow and maintenance. The role involves coordinating ditch crews, inspecting headwork, and enforcing maintenance standards across fields.

For Rent Notices and Apartment Ads

Multiple rental and real estate notices listing a two bedroom unfurnished apartment with price 358.00 per month on 12th Avenue Southeast and a seven room house at 1109 South Avenue Southeast. Additional rental ads reference Ged. Prods Sonia and Son at 1 Moulton Street and phone numbers 3696 and 2838.

12Th Ave. S.E Sonia & Son Moulton St

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Hope Tad Man Douglas, Jeanne Crain Batfield Burma Bitz Hilds Crane Jean Simmons Guy Creaae Hese Tnt Hon Decatur Markets Nat Cyl Gas Penney (Jc Buri Ind Cater Ches & Ohio Amy Selena Camity Son Baie Ass Texas Co East Kodak Texas Pc&o 20Th Cen Fox Fila P&l Watt Aire Fruiteree Woolworth North Alabama Birmin U.S Doris Lawrimore Orpen Ile Ae Ite High Court rDevalee Donnie Harris Donna Florida O. B. Evans Ethel Shaneyfelt Stead I. E. Self Anne Thurston Bradshaw Edna Virginia Ballew Limestone Coun Charles Rowe A. Q. Weaver W. G. Stone Newton Powell Paul Wolfer Alex Collier Duel Thompson H. M. Jessett Lions Club Decatur Lions Club Decatur Country Club Flip” Timberlake Lonnie McDaniel Patsy Byars Crisco Britnell Bob MacGregor Ned Fras William G. Stone Sardis Thomas Herrin
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