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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1958
Page
2
Alabama officials report rising weekly unemployment benefit expirations under a new federal emergency program. They expect a 15 to 20 percent rise in part time staff to handle claims as the week of July 7 begins. Some say the eligible pool may not reach the total unemployed.
In a rare SEC denial the commission stated it did not drop the case against Goldfine's East Boston Co and that the firm was fined 3000 dollars and is filing schedule reports. The White House inquiry arose from Adams and Eisenhower era politics as tension grows over prosecutions and pardons.
Cotton inch middling at 4.50 with Decatur cotton sale at 32.79. Cottonseed at 25.00 ton and milling wheat at 1.75 per bushel. Cattle, hogs, sheep prices listed including canner cows 14.00–17.00 and slaughter lambs 22.00–23.00.
Alabama U S Department of Agriculture cattle and calves trading today shows gains of 25 to 75 cents in several classes. Feeder steers up to 1.00, slaughter cattle 25.00 to 28.25 for 500 to 800 pounds, cows and bulls range 12.00 to 22.50, vealers firm, sows up to 50 cents.
A dense table of midday price changes across numerous firms and sectors lists percentage moves. Major names include Coca Cola up 1 15 percent, Du Pont 18 3 percent, General Electric 57 percent, US Steel 65 percent, Ford Motor 41 percent, East Air Lines 224 percent with many others showing single or fractional point shifts.
Market notes show poultry prices near 27 years per unit with bids up to 10 30 a.m. Friday. Totals include 264 pounds at farms and 509 760 head at plants with 81 percent, 20 19 percent undetermined. Prices and offerings described as slightly irregular but balanced. total volume about 29 cents booked.
Readable segments indicate cattle and hogs trading with mixed results. Cows and bulls steady to firm, gilt prices higher in the southwest, hogs at 14.00 to 17.00 and 20.00 to 22.00 for some bulls, sheep steady with good and choice lambs 20.00 to 22.00 and bulk 19.00 to 23.00 per hundred.
Daniel Cole free on bail after being arrested for allegedly confining his 88 year old father Eugene inside an electric fence in a 100 by 100 foot enclosure. Police say Cole kicked his father and reset him with water after the attack. The elderly man was hospitalized in good condition. Cole, a former Seabee chaplain, faces assault and battery arraignments Monday.
The stage manager of Ive Got a Secret was fired by CBS for refusing to tell a House Un American Activities subcommittee whether he was a Communist. The action followed Charles Dubin being fired from NBCs Twenty One for the same reason. Arthur Lief also was dropped from Ed Sullivan after refusing to answer the committee.
An autopsy is planned for Jane Russell of Decatur after she drowned Wednesday at the All States Tourist Court pool. Morgan County Solicitor Ralph Slate said the family requested the autopsy to determine the exact cause of death, with a time to be set by the State Toxicologist Department. Funeral services were held at Johnson's Chapel near Danville and burial was postponed until after the autopsy.
Two persons suffered slight injuries in a three car crash at Moulton Street and Fourth Avenue at 5 25 a m. Officers said Sherron Pitts of Trinity and Thurman E Terry of Hartselle collided as both drivers thought they had a green light. The Pitts car struck John C Braun of 406 E Moulton Street. Terry was treated at Decatur General for a head cut and a leg wound.
An anonymous collector won a Thursday night bid at a coin company for a rare 1894 San Francisco minted dime. Only 24 were minted that year. six had been owned by collectors, while seventeen are missing.
A report notes Britain maintains a defense budget second only to the United States among free nations, underscoring long standing shifts in global military spending and alliance dynamics.
GOP lawmakers split over Eisenhower's choice to keep Adams on as an aide amid the Sherman Adams controversy. They expect a stronger economy to shift focus before the election, noting recent gains in sales, inventories and railfreight. Democratic leader Butler denunciar inflation and Adams as voters face unemployment data.
Sheriff's office logs two arrests for public drunkenness and a worthless check. Builders obtained permits for several apartments with costs from 15 000 to 25 000. A Birmingham truck collided with Georges Sandlin's Jeep near Legion Field causing heavy damage. Residents returned home after visits. Firemen answered two alarms for wind damage to a television and an antenna. Ice box reported missing and burglaries investigated at local businesses including Garrison Boats and H Ryan Appliance.
B. P. Shuler of Vaughn Bridge Road was acquitted by a circuit court jury after being charged with receiving and concealing stolen property connected to April burglaries in Hartselle. His son S. J. Shuler pled guilty to three burglary charges at arraignment. A band of three Etowah County men faced burglary and grand larceny charges for stealing a Hulaco General Store safe, and were ordered forfeit after failing to appear. Other cases involve Walter Lee Cagle Bobby Gerald Guyton and J C Powell linked to the safe incident containing about 3400 dollars.
King had probation revoked on Sept 21 1957 and served four months at hard labor per the circuit clerk. Starkey swore out the warrant and bond was set at 750 dollars. King was moved here from Decatur with a preliminary hearing scheduled June 27.
James Noah Adams 72 of Elkmont died Thursday at his residence. Services were held at 3 p m today at Madison Street Baptist Church with burial in City Cemetery directed by McConnell Funeral Home. Ministers Otis Golden and Henry Adams led the service. He leaves three daughters Mrs Earl Jones Athens Mrs Ollie B Moss Elkmont 2 and Mrs Hampton Haney of Bessemer three sons Walter Adams Killen John D of Vredenburgh Ala and George Adams McMinnville Tenn two brothers Walter of Athens 1 and Bill Adams of Athens 6, 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Grandsons were to be pallbearers.
Funeral services for Maybelle Patterson 80 of Elkmont Alabama are set for Saturday at 11 a.m. at McConnell Service Funeral Home. Graveside rites follow at 2 30 p.m. at Walker Cemetery Marshall County. She leaves a son D G Patterson of Pittsburgh Pa a daughter Ollie M Roberts Elkmont six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
A trailer truck loaded with crude rubber and a 1951 Ford collide on Highway 67 near here. Audrey Crow, 34, of Hartseller, suffers bruises and abrasions as traffic stalls from 7:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. The truck, owned by E. F. Farries, overturns after leaving the road, and damage is estimated at 2155 dollars.
Cotaco-Cotaco Methodist Church announces its annual Homecoming Day on June 29 with Sunday school at 10 a.m., preaching at 11, noon dinner on the grounds, and afternoon singing and preaching. D. M. Sivley serves as Cotaco pastor. All former pastors, members and friends are invited and asked to bring picnic baskets. A Town Creek Church of Christ gospel sing is slated for 2:30 p.m. with leaders from North Alabama churches.
HARTSELLE Price M Godfrey, 54, of Miami Florida, died unexpectedly at a sister’s residence in Hartselle at 10 a.m. He was visiting Mrs. Cleo Bennett. He was survived by sisters Mildred Sparks of Hialeah Florida Agnes Lyons and Ruby McCurry of West Hollywood Florida and one son Lloyd Godfrey of Miami. Funeral arrangements are pending at Peck Funeral Home until relatives arrive.
The record lists admissions at Bank Street Hospital including Mrs. Vernon Mathis and a Lakeview Trailer entry. Court dismissals include Paul Lang of Hillsboro and Mrs. Wendell Curry of Athens with a Box 76 address in Hillsboro.
A roster from the Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic lists several individuals with street addresses including Mrs Zola Crutchfield at 1005 8th Ave SE Miss Jennifer Lune Lang at 211 Wilson St NE Miss Joyce Smith at 2015 Bell Ave SW Thomas Smith Ardmore Mrs Geraldine Holt Athens 1 Mrs J D Smith 1318 8th Ave SE Mrs Leon Smith and infant daughter 2015 Bell Ave SW Mrs Almer Murrell Vinemont.
Dismissals announced by Decatur General Hospital include Mrs. William Nix of 323 8th Ave NW Elbert Irwin Sheats of 327 5th Ave NW Arthur Howell Hargitt of 1408 20th Ave SE Mrs Bertie Irene Jackson of 1014 Line St NE and Truman E Terry of Hartselle.
Brenda Penn Tanner Mrs Monroe Blackburn Athens Mrs Robert Peek Athens Mrs Wayne Jennings infant daughter Athens David Floyd Huntsville Minnie Lee Harris Tanner Mrs Bobby Hughes infant son Athens Mrs Billy Joe Ward infant daughter Minor Hill Tenn Mrs Robert Romine infant Donnie Royce Saylors Athens Mrs Clyde Sledge Athens Ann Clem Ardmore Mrs Dock McMunn Athens Melvin Rouse Athens Mrs Ollie Barber Athens Mrs Wesley Carter baby Athens Mrs Alvin Robinson Athens Mrs James Looney infant son Athens Willis Clem Athens Mrs John Ege Madison Clayton McMahan Athens Mrs Charlie Andrews infant son Athens
Athens police reported about $600 in jewelry recovered in Fayetteville Tenn from Hess Williams Jewelry Store theft on Wednesday night. Officers pursued a suspected stolen car. driver John William Denton fled but identification and licenses were found on him. Recovered items include a State National Bank bag five rings two men’s wrist watches nine pocket watches one woman’s watch and about $20 in change. Corder and officers considered possible ties to a Hatfield Lake robbery but could not confirm.
The Senate voted 91-0 and the House 171-0 to accuse Russia of barbarism in the 1956 Nagy executions. The State Department called the killings an affront to the UN and to world conscience.
A baby was born Thursday at Decatur General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guyette of 407 1 2 6th Ave NW. The report notes the birth location and the parental details available in the society column.
Funeral services for Anderson King Bowling will be Sunday at 2 p m at Spring Hill Baptist Church Decatur with burial in the church cemetery The Rev Robert Wiggins to officiate He died June 17 Survivors include his widow Kissie Bowling a daughter J L Bowling Decatur two sons George Lee Bowling Richmond Ind and Edward Bowling Decatur Carl M Sykes in charge
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