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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1959
Page
2
Mayor W A Toms announced a local rabies scare program held on the square near city hall inoculated about 75 dogs. Two residents Redman and Parker were bitten as officials contained the dog and described the incident as a success.
Shooting victims tied to Sapp and his daughter at Trinity cafe mark Morgan County's third murder in 14 days. Judges consider a capital-case special session. true bills against James Morris alias Dad Hullett Edd Elliott and Walter V. Gaines for second-degree murder. First-degree charges include Oscar Hall B L Sharp and Howard Sapp pending today. Hall allegedly shot his brother on June 6 and Sharp accused of killing his wife on June 16. Survivors listed include two daughters and a son. Palbearers named for funeral services.
A search at a five mile square area intensified after Dr. R. Monroe reported the child did not leave the site walking. Police ruled out ransom kidnapping as unlikely and kept a vigilant campsite watch as investigators pursued foul play theories.
Classified items list several rental offers including a four room house in Hart selle with SP 3.7022 and a two bedroom furnished house at 1513 Wadsworth St with EL 3 0340. Also two room downstairs furnished apartments air conditioned with private bath and EL 3, a 100 acre cattle farm for sale with Rt. 3, Hort selle, SP 3, Pace8, and a nice cool bedroom with private entrance at 402 Church St. plus several lost pets and a model Ring Master plane for sale and a two bedroom unfurnished rental with EL 3 0722.
Hog markets show 1700 head with U S No 1 3 barrows and gilts 16 00 16 50. Several No 1 lots 16 75 17 00 while sows run 10 50 12 00. Sheep at 1200 head with spring lambs 24 00 25 00 and other good lots 22 00. Few slaughter ewes bring 300 400.
In early trading the market advanced moderately with steel and aluminum shares in demand. U S Steel hit a yearly high near 100 and then steadied, while Texaco traded above Superior Oil as a proposed 24 to 1 exchange looms. Texas Instruments gained, Du Pont rose, and Eastman Kodak along with Merck fell slightly as government bonds remained steady.
Partial OCR text shows a dense mix of company names, percentages, and figures such as Monson Chem 4% Ward 49% Murphy 40% Murray Cp 56 6 Nat Dairy 10544 No Am Ay a Olin Math 47% Owen IGI 714. The content resembles a financial or stock table with numerous abbreviations and numeric entries, lacking full context.
Freight and price notes show 244 lb farm prices at 15 cents and 254200 head with 93 percent reported. Slaughter plant bids at 16 cents for several categories. Demand limited with steady to fair inquiry, markets at Atlanta and surrounding areas.
AP report shows demand strong for large eggs with adequate supply. Prices delivered include nearby local production with Grade A whites in large 36-40 cents, medium 30-34, small 24-27, and other grades 22-25 for medium and 16-16 for small. Direct sales by nearby producers noted.
AP dispatch from Pittsburgh reports a work stoppage at the Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp south side plant affecting the open hearth department where 1,800 to 1,900 workers are employed. Pickets from Local 1272 allowed others to cross lines amid a dispute over incentive pay tied to production figures.
U.S. Secretary of State John Herter discussed plans for a Western summit or foreign ministers gathering before East West talks resume in Geneva. He briefed Eisenhower by phone after a 24 hour Geneva flight and said the Soviet aim is to absorb West Berlin and keep Germany divided. He backed the U.S. stance supporting West Berlin and refused any pact undermining freedom.
Mrs Wilson Eldridge learns of the body and burial is planned at Antioch Cemetery with Spry Funeral Home directing. Survived by widow and children, his parents Mr and Mrs J L Scroggins of Athens, five brothers John Paul David Albert Junior all of Athens, five sisters Mary Furline Pauline Robertson Lucille Hughes Geraldine Richards and Wilson Elders of Athens.
The article explains how the House and Senate would handle a delayed special session to pass the school budget. If Aug 25 arrives with no agreement, the regular session would take priority and leaders consider brief recesses to alternate between sessions until work is complete.
Cattle 1300 fairly active mostly steady with good to choice fed steers and yearlings at 25.50 to 27.00. Hogs 17.00 with strong up to 25.00. U S 1 3 180 to 400 lb braden 17.35 17.80. sows steady 10.00 to 14.00. Sheep 1200 demand good with good to choice at 23.00, slaughter figures mixed. regional markets including Columbus Thomasville Tifton Dothan Jacksonville and surrounding areas noted.
In Tallahassee, Florida, four white youths convicted of raping a Negro coed were sentenced to life imprisonment by Circuit Judge W May Walker. The life sentences reflect the maximum under the June 14 verdict with a mercy recommendation. The defendants include David Ervin Seow Patrick Gene Scarborough and Ollie Stoutamire, with remarks noting the severity of the crime and the jury’s mercy recommendation.
About 2,000 youths and students staged a pagan revel around Stonehenge as a full moon rose. Druids arrived at 4 am flanked by police but no arrests were reported. The crowd included naked dancing and parties ending with breakfast in Amesbury, England.
Jesse Monroe Reynolds 75 of 605 Betty St SW died 7 10 am today in District No 1 TB Sanatorium Flint. Funeral 4 30 pm Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Gilbert Speake. Burial in Brown Cemetery. Survived by Ora Dee Reynolds widow one daughter Mrs Robert M Thomas Decatur one granddaughter Mrs Sherry Ray one brother Charles Reynolds actor one sister Mrs Sam Howell Decatur and several nieces and nephews.
The State Highway Department announced Huntsville firm Ashburn & Gray, Inc. is the low bidder for base and bituminous treatments on the 16.9 mile Athens Huntsville road project. Bids were opened last Friday with a total of $699,639.
The article discusses disputes over recessing a special session and whether the session would end on August 26 if the school budget is not completed. Some say there is no legal way to recess, while others note previous practice. Lawmakers are considering options and discussing possibilities as August 25 approaches.
District Diary notes a Saturday cleaning at Dancy s Chapel Cemetery with volunteers urged to help per Frank S.
Prohibition law violations led Lawrence County over the weekend with 27 arrests. Officers also charged eight for public drunkenness, three for reckless driving, four for no drivers license, one for petit larceny, and one for driving while license revoked.
Cullman County sheriff’s deputies charged six individuals over the weekend. The offenses include two counts of reckless driving, one count each of driving while intoxicated non support public drunkenness and peace proceedings.
Mr and Mrs James Burgess Hanceville announce a son born Thursday at Cullman Hospital. Mrs Marion Jackson Boaz Ala reports a daughter born Thursday at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles Teague Moulton Street announce a son born Sunday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic and Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wayne Dolan 13th Avenue NW report a daughter born Sunday at Bank Street Hospital. Mr and Mrs D H Hogan Bank Street address announce a son born Sunday at Bank Street Hospital. Mr and Mrs James H Moore Jr Decatur report a son born today at Bank Street Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wallace Campbell Trinity report a daughter born Saturday at Bank Street Hospital.
The ninth annual Alabama Police Academy will be held from September 14 to October 23 at the Highway Patrol Training School at Gunter Air Force Base. Sponsored by the Public Safety Department the State Educational and the Alabama League of Municipalities the academy trains city county and state officers.
Lawrence County forest chapel and S W P Roberts report Rev W J Alston and family will move this week to Falkville to serve the rest of the conference year. A new preacher will arrive next Sunday with no name learned yet.
Senate GOP leader Everett Dirksen warned against endorsing the Strauss nomination after sharp debate over a resolution criticizing Supreme Court powers. Ned Cushing of Downs Kansas won the chairmanship in a contest with Sam Young of Chicago, succeeding John Asbrook of Washington D C.
Negotiations show no reluctance to strike with a one year wage freeze proposed before talks began in New York last May. Steel executives push public support and threaten a potential midnight June 30 strike while claiming any cost increases would raise steel prices. Government opposition to price hikes shapes industry strategy amid a broad labor movement mobilization.
HOYLAKE England AP Mrs J W Lloyd mother of Selwyn Lloyd dies Sunday night at age 5 years percent? The report notes her death as a family obituary with limited detail from the Hoalyke area.
A hospital admissions roster lists Bud Drake Dan Brazil Mrs Edward R Maddock John B Harlow admissions include John James Darby Thomas D Grubbs and several residents of Decatur Cornelian Court and Shermah Street SE Baby Joey Herbert Berry and other individuals at multiple addresses.
A group of names and addresses appears for local notices or listings. Names include Donna Jane Mims Debra Jean Mims Jewel NeSmith Gwendolyn Johnson Nell Hitt and John Burchell with addresses in Danville Road Southwest Mrs Jewel NeSmith Clara Avenue Southeast Hillsboro Raymond Decatur and 8th Street.
Mrs. D. H. Hogan of 421 7th Ave. Sw Mrs. James H. Moore Jr of Decatur, Mrs. Wallace Campbell of Trinity, and Mrs. James Ferguson of 816 E Moulton St are listed in the provided notice.
Mrs Armon Looney and infant daughter Athens Harmon L Thrash Fort Campbell Ky Carrol Draper Athens 5 Mrs Price Owens Athens 2 Miss Florence Mealer Elkmont Master Calvin Randall Boyd Athens Wesley Holman Elkmont 2
Jim Williams of Montclair New Jersey built a name as a songwriter with the tune You At My Destiny selling 350000 copies. He notes songwriting remains a spare time occupation as he pursues other work.
Etheredge Verna Counts Mrs W J Terry John Yates Jack Hendrix and Etta Sanderson plus Mrs Roland Cross and Mrs Leroy McClendon are listed as new hires. Lindsey Allen Florence will teach science and Mrs Verna Counts Hatton will teach English. Jack Hendrix Birmingham will teach social studies.
Decatur area event gathers leaders and youth from Blount Etowah Cherokee Colbert Cullman DeKalb Franklin Jackson Lauderdale Lawrence Limestone Madison Marion Marshall Morgan Winston counties for a general assembly and talent program with John Warren as MC Louis Blizzard hosts. Participants include Ruby Jo Wilson Mary Jane Cox Beth Bolding Patti Love Ann Rogers Carolyn Guthrey Judy Hodges Brenda Harriell Don Montgomery Jane Hargrave Ann McRae Martha Clark Wanda Childers Ronnie Sparkman Gas ton Kent Jr and more.
A spokesman said they know nothing of any move. Cooper travels to Washington to see his son F Finnegan. Finnegan, national director of the Federal Mediation Service, will dine with a group of senators tonight.
The report asserts Nova Scotia as the location of the first permanent white settlement north of the Gulf of Mexico at Port Royal in 1605.
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