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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1960

Page

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Clement's Drug Store No 1 Contact Number

Clement's Drug Store No 1 provides contact at EL 3-6626 for inquiries and orders.

Clement

Folsom Opposes Sale of Coffee County Farm Land

The former governor spoke on taxes for 1948 and 1949 with a total lien including taxes penalties and interest. He compared his patience to Old Job and said he was against selling the land though unsure what could be done. The Coffee County farm was described as the oldest estate in the area.

Folsom Coffee County

Deaths Cullman Ida Grimmett Funeral Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Grimmett aged 53 of Hanceville will be held today at 3 pm from Mt. Grove Church with burial to follow.

Cullman Ida Grimmett Hanceville Mt. Grove Church

Tommy Shields Dies in Huntsville at 57

Tommy Shields, 57, Huntsville, brother of Mrs. Gilbert Blackwell of Decatur, died today at 6 a.m. in Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday at 1 p.m. DST.

Huntsville Tommy Shields Huntsville 3 Gilbert Blackwell Decatur Hos Aeeeee

James W Beasley Dies at 84 in Athens Home

James Walter Beasley 84 of 108 Madison St Athens died at his residence Monday at 8 30 p m He was a former Athens businessman and father of Allen Beasley president of Limestone County Bank Pallbearers include J E Beasley Dr John Marlin John Huber Tom Jackson Wallace Steele and Reuben Woodward

Athens James Walter Beasley Madison St Allen Beasley Limestone County Bank J. E. Beasley John Marlin John Huber Tom Jackson Wallace Steele Reuben Woodward

New Band Director Named At DHS

A native of Attalla Alabama is named band director at DHS. The new director is married with one child and is a 1950 graduate of Emma Sansom High School.

DHS Attalla, Ala Emma Sansom High School

City Attorney Rules Moulton Heights Annexation Vote Delayed

City Attorney A. J. Coleman says another annexation election in Moulton Heights cannot be held for a year after the January vote. Voters defeated annexation on January 19, and a 90-signature petition asked for a new election. Financial figures listed show $16,411.61 and $18,728.75 under work in progress for Woodmont Dr and North St.

Moulton Heights A. J. Coleman Woodmont 12Th St North St

District Diary arrests in Athens total 35 last week

City Hall records show Athens officers made 35 arrests in the past week. Charges include public drunkenness 13 reckless driving 4 no driver's license 3 whisky in possession 1 assault 2 unnecessary noise with car 2 petit larceny 2 beer in possession 2 disorderly conduct 1 speeding 1 abusive language 2 affray 2.

Athens

Friendship Singing at Danville Church Planned

An annual all day singing is set for Sunday at Friendship Church about four miles southwest of Danville. A noon lunch will be spread for attendees.

Friendship Singing Danville Friendship Church

Death rites for John Eldredge set for Wednesday

Final rites for John Eldredge scheduled at 2 0 p m Wednesday at AME Church on Church Street NW. He died Sunday at 12 40 a m at his mother's home 511 Church Street NW. Rev Snodgrass to officiate with burial at Sykes Cemetery directed.

John Eldredge AME Church St. NW Snodgrass Sykes Cemetery

Somerville Man Admits Gun Theft of Remington Rifle

A Somerville man admits stealing a Remington automatic rifle. Police report details and charges filed as investigators pursue case progress.

Somerville

Local births reported at three area hospitals

Mr and Mrs C F Lewis at 1608 Wadsworth St SE welcomed a son Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Gerald Winstead of Tanner 1 welcomed a daughter Monday at Bank Street Hospital. Mr and Mrs John T Fagan of 310 Moulton St W welcomed a son Michael Thomas Friday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic and Hospital.

C. F. Lewis Wadsworth St. SE Decatur General Hospital Gerald Winstead Bank Street Hospital John T. Fagan Moulton St. W Michael Thomas Baugh-Wiley- Smith

Lawrence County Admissions and Dismissals

Lawrence County records show admissions for Barbara Bowman Hillsboro 2 Mrs Jimmy Bowman Hillsboro Mary Summerford Dan 1 Mrs Chad Vaughn Moulton Mrs G H Chambers Double Springs and dismissals for Mrs Billy Etheredge Moulton 2 Mrs Elmer Sutton Trinity 1.

Lawrence County Barbara Bowman Hillsboro Jimmy Bowman Mary Summerford Chad Vaughn Moulton G. H. Chambers Double Springs Billy Etheredge Elmer Sutton Trinity

Bank Street Obscure Address List Noted

A compiled list includes James H. Morgan 1306 North St SE David W. Osborn 918 5th Ave Percy C. Phillips 1309 1st St S Louis Blizzard 310 Canal St Wade Whitlock Trinity 1 Earl Williford Athens 3.

Bank Street Admissions James H. Morgan North St David W. Osborn 5Th Ave Percy C. Phillips St. S

Community Notices Listing Local Residents and Families

A compiled list mentions Mrs. Janice Prestwood at Uptown Trailer Court and B Wayne Roberts on 919 17th Ave, along with Free Hester Sparkman at 804 18th Ave, Evelyn White at 106 4th Ave, Leona Pack at 1827 Sherman, Master Marty Reese Shelton at 616 8th Ave SW, Andrew Walker at 1325 6th Ave, Inez Sims of Hartselle 2, John Fagan and infant Michael Thomas at 310 Moulton, Robert Speer and infant Judy Loretta at 2109 Spring Ave SW, and Dorothy Tucker at 150 Mc Glathery Lane.

Janice Prestwood Uptown Trailer Court Wayne Roberts 17Th Ave Hester Sparkman Evelyn White 4Th Ave Leona Pack Sherman St Marty Reese Shelton 8Rd Ave Andrew Walker 6Th Ave Inez Sims Hartselle John Fagan Michael Thomas Moulton Robert Speer Judy Loretta Spring Ave Dorothy Tucker McGlathery Lane

Decatur General Hospital Obituary and Address Log

Dismiscals list names and addresses including Mrs William E Morrison and infant Sheridan Apts Master James Emmett McClar ary Jr 1822 Brookmeade Rd SE Mrs William J Baugher 2105 7th St SE Horace G Young 121 Austinville Rd James Pack Self 2212 7th St SE Mrs H oo Jones 1115 H 0 Snow 811 5th Ave SE Hurley M Cross Moulton 4 Mrs Joe Barr Jr 1916 Harri-

Decatur General William E. Morrison Sheridan H. Oo Jones H. 0. Snow 5Th Ave Hurley M.cross Moulton Joe Barr Jr Harri

Serene Draper Admits Theft to State Investigator

Draper told State Investigator Roy McDowell that she cut the screen and admitted stealing in the incident. The statement was given during the inquiry into the theft.

Draper Roy McDowell

Limestone Wreck Kills Woman in Athens County

A 51-year-old Limestone County woman died and two others were injured when a truck overturned on County Road 48 west of Athens. The vehicle skidded after being pulled back onto the roadway. no charges were filed. Funeral services for Mrs Hagood were set for Mount Carmel Church of Christ with burial in Cement Cemetery.

Athens Limestone County Here Cee Etta Cribbs A. E. Williams Highway Patrol Martin Hagood Mount Carmel Church of Christ Florence Highway E. F. Bullington Cement McConnell Cox Jerry Kerr Howard Smith Charlie Hobbs Crutcher Hardy Thomas Eural James Hagood Bill Williams Alfred Chambers Charlotte Ann Hagood Ed Cribbs Aline Hardaway Pauline McCathey Anderson Flora Barknett Chicago J. B. Cribbs Capshaw Doyce Cribbs Cullen Onnie Cribbs

Area Man Wins Outstanding Airman of the Year honor

Chief M Sgt Herschell E McKelvey of Scott Air Force Base Illinois was named MATS Outstanding Airman of the Year after a board selected him from 17 finalists at headquarters level He is a Decatur native and serves at the U S Air Force Hospital Scott He arrived at Scott in February a 23 year veteran with over a decade overseas He and his wife Martha have two children Morris 13 Kay 12

Herschell E. McKelvey Scott Air Force Base III Military Air Transport Service Decatur McKelvey U. S. Air Force Hospital Scott MATS Air Force Assn San Francisco Martha Morris Kay

Cattle theft leads to six grand larceny warrants

Six warrants have been issued charging James W. Edwards, 28, of Lacey's Spring, with grand larceny of cows and steers over about three years. Edwards admitted stealing livestock from the J. C. Jones farm at Dry Creek Cove near the Jones farm and said he sold the cattle in Arab and Huntsville markets. He has lived on the Jones farm since 1956.

Lacey James W. Edwards J. C. Jones Dry Creek Cove Arab Huntsville Edwards Jones Farm

Jap Worried About U. S. Toy Sales

A Tokyo export manufacturers cooperative expresses concern over a drop in toy sales to the United States, signaling tensions affecting trade. The U.S. embassy is noted in the discussion as a point of contact or influence in the matter.

U. S Tokyo U.S

Karen Joy West Notice at 1713 Dianne St

A brief notice lists Karen Joy West of 1713 Dianne Street SE as the subject of a local public record. No further details are readable in the fragment.

Karen Joy West Dianne

Herter Seeks Speed on U S Japanese Treaty Action

Secretary of State John Herter urged rapid Senate action on the U S Japanese treaty following its ratification by the Japanese Diet. He warned against overemphasizing any damage to U S prestige and said Japan's invitation cancellation for Eisenhower was unfortunate but not decisive for long term effects. The Senate was expected to act soon.

Senate Japan Lyndon B Herter Eisenhower U.S

CR Probe Gets Clear Path After Supreme Court Ruling

The Civil Rights Commission gains a clear field to resume investigations after the Supreme Court voided blocking injunctions. The decision removes barriers that held up hearings for a year and sets the stage for possibly new actions in the South in the coming months. Louisiana Attorney General Jack Gremillion said he would study the ruling before deciding on next steps.

Washington Civil Rights Commission Commission Supreme Court Ings South High Tribunal Warren Louisiana Jack Gremillion

State Offers 50 Million Bond Sale For Schools

Alabama officials offered 50 million dollars in school bonds in the largest security sale in state history. Proceeds will be divided among school systems as bonds attract favorable bids. The sale is overseen by Education head Charles Meriwether, Attorney General MacDonald Gallion, Superintendent Frank R. Stewart, State Treasurer Agnes Baggett, Revenue Commissioner Harry Haden, and State Auditor Mary Texas Garner.

Montgomery Charles Meriwether MacDonald Gallion Frank R. Stewart Agnes Baggett Harry Haden Mary Texas Garner

Replica Of 1st State Capital Is Revealed

Visitors view a replica of Alabama’s first state Capitol in Montgomery with exhibits detailing early government and key dates. Officials say the display preserves historic architecture and offers educational insight for residents and tourists alike.

Princess Grace Loses Father in Monaco Memorial

Hollywood actress Princess Grace flew from Monaco to be with her father during his abdominal surgery. After his discharge last week she returned to Monaco and then departed by plane for Philadelphia following a private Monaco palace memorial mass.

Hollywood Monaco Philadelphia Monaco Palace

Four Car Pileup Kills Eight In New Iberia

In New Iberia Louisiana four cars wrecked within city limits killing eight people. Patrick Henry aged 32 from Jeanerette and Archie Alexander aged 24 from Patentville suffered critical and minor injuries respectively. The crash involved multiple family connections among those listed.

New Iberia Patrick Henry Jeanerette Taylor Archie Alexander Patentville Williams Boys

Engelhardt Probe Nearing End In Montgomery

In Montgomery AP reports the U S Democratic Party has disqualified him as a state official under the Hatch Act. Barman has declined comment noting the Civil Service Commission in Washington will release further details.

Russellville Votes To Keep City Council Despite Antifluoridation Call

In Russellville residents vote to retain their city council while 1 079 oppose the antifluoridation measure. The outcome preserves local governance as proponents and opponents debated public health policy.

Grain and Livestock Prices Reported for Local Market

Core market notes show milling wheat at 1.28 per unit and soybeans as No 1. Livestock quotes list barrows and gilts 17.25, sows 11.50-13.50, and sheep at 600. Mixed trade for lambs 23.00 as top end. other classes scarce with few good ewes around 5.00.

Wall Street mixed as firms dip and rise amid activity

A midday market roundup shows a jumbled session with some favorites down 3 to 4 points while key groups trade within a one point range. Airlines rise after fare news. Mining drops 6 percent to 77. Paramount Pictures up over 2. Dow Jones at 646.01, AP 221.90.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange Paramount Pictures Dow Jones Associated Press U.S

Teas Demand at Farms 178 Wena Falls Short

A terse farm market report notes limited demand for heavy eae O teas at Farm 178 near Wena. Sellers report tepid interest and slow sales, with buyers scarce and pricing unclear amid market uncertainty.

JM Tee Wena Heavy Limited

Murder Trial Opens Today in Porte Blocker Whisky Case

Final arguments heard by the jury in the Porte Blocker case. Blocker is charged with illegal whisky manufacture. He was arrested December 3, 1959 by deputies Lester Garris and Horace Stanford. Trial expected to go to the jury this afternoon.

Rvice Porte Blocker Blocker Lester Garrigan Horace Stanford

Papers Get Lashed Again In Montgomery AP Report

In Montgomery the AP reports a renewed bout of public scolding as officials lash out at critics. The piece notes repeated episodes of sharp rebukes and political pressure surrounding county actions and media coverage.

Elderly Man Struck by Car in Athens Accident

Paul Terry, 86, of 1018 Moulton Street East, was struck near General and 6th Avenues around 8 45 a m. He told police the sun blinded him. Mrs C L Isnogle, 1709 Grace Avenue, Athens, said he walked into her northbound car. He was not reported seriously injured.

Paul Terry Moulton St. E 6Th Ave Terry C. L. Isnogle Grace Ave Athens

Plants Face Light Challenges In 21 Percent Range

A brief note describes plants struggling with insufficient light in a 21 percent exposure range, highlighting growth stagnation and potential need for brighter or longer illumination to improve health.

Livestock Market Report Jacksonville Prices Sharp

Jacksonville market reports show barrows and gilts trading across weight classes with No 1 and 1-2 barrows at 190-200 pounds bringing 17.25 to 17.50, No 2-3 at 240 pounds around 15.75 to 16.50, and No 13 sows around 11.50. One thousand head active, with mixed barrow and gilt sales and steady sheep markets noted.

Jacksonville

Juba River Flows Over A Thousand Miles To Ocean

The Juba River travels more than 1,000 miles from East Africa toward the Indian Ocean. The river's course shapes regional geography and supports nearby communities and ecosystems.

East Africa Indian Ocean

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