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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1960
Page
2
Fragmentary notice cites a historic talk on cooperatives with quotes about sound business principles. Mentions a son of a Mr and a daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul W Harve. Includes late classified line about furnished 5 room and 3 room apartment for rent with a phone contact.
A county man is found guilty on a charge and the case moves to probation. Judge B Powell sets a probation hearing for June 30 in the east end district at Blockeried Church.
This morning a victim was reported doing fine but remains in serious condition after a crash. Also injured in the same wreck was Mrs. Cleo Etta Cribs Hagood of Athens.
The state leader announced a million dollars for 4H camps in Alabama with $100,000 already in hand. Ardmore district winner Derrilla Magnusson praised 4H work and lauded contestants for their effort, saying the benefits can't be put into words.
The trial opened with Maggie Lyle testifying that Myrtle threatened Blake and that two shots were heard after Myrtle entered the back door. Annie Pearl Lyle, 13, said she heard two shots while reading a book and saw Blake fallen in Myrtle’s kitchen.
A fragmentary note describes a pleasant trip and an accidental vomiting incident involving a person named Rickey. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear dates or locations.
Huffman and Barron were guests of Bill Washington at the Lions Club gathering. It was announced officers for the coming fiscal year will be installed at the next weekly meeting.
List of hospital dismissals including Mrs Reg Pickens and infant Brenda Gay from Mount Hope, Mrs Paul Sutton and infant Paula Kay of Athens, Mrs Sherman P Webster and Frances Ann Harrison, plus Richard Harold Williams of Somerville and Cephas Calvin Loggins of Athens. Admissions include Paul M Terry of 1018 Moulton Street.
Local notices list residents Ennis Teague of Falkville and Mrs O F Bishop of 115 N Morgan St along with Mrs Clarence W Schultz of Cullman and Mrs James D Phillips of Cullman and Mrs J D Britt of Holly Pond.
A jumble of names listed for Athens Limestone area includes Mary Elizabeth Springer Jane Burrows Willie Mae Sidee William P Madison Street Ellis B Chambers Mrs Douglas Maund Estelene Williams Bobby Wayne Martin and Mary Elizabeth Robinson among others in a community notice.
Markets higher with feeder numbers and bulk prices cited. Sows range 11.50 to 13.50, sheep around 600 head noted. Steers and lambs weaker than bulk sales, with good and choice spring lambs 19.00 to 22.00 and some shorn ewes around 2.5.
A cautious session saw a mixed market with Moors and most chemicals slipping while Du Pont declined about 1 percent. Large blocks traded. Lily Tulip and Bell & Howell moved modestly as the AP index edged down. Rails and utilities were little changed and bonds showed modest firmness.
Fragmentary report notes a package aiding Saturn firing was found on the curb near 2a Brothers Grocery Store on Cavile Ba, with police beginning a check of nearby areas for further clues.
Southern Airways resumes full service by adding two round trip daily flights between Huntsville and Atlanta. The carrier had been strike bound since June 5 when pilots walked out and has since been hiring and training pilots and co-pilots in preparation to return to normal operations.
In Cambridge Ohio an accidental shooting killed 16 year old Bobby Scrapparsky when a 13 year old neighbor David Dolan fired into a pond. The bullet ricocheted off water and struck the victim, authorities said. The incident occurred Tuesday at Black Pond near Buffalo.
Receipts for hogs and sows across Columbus Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Dothan and Jacksonville show scattered sales of barrows and gilts in light to heavy weights. Prices range from 15.75 to 17.75 per cwt for various weight classes with sows selling 11.25 to 14.50 per cwt.
A man identified as Smith died after a pursuit by Moulton Police near a creek abutment. The vehicle struck two parked cars earlier and rolled over after the chase. Smith, reported to have been drinking, died en route to Lawrence County Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending. Survivors include his parents.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Emerson Matthews of 2115 Highway 31 South welcomed a son yesterday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Terry of 1320 9th Ave SE reported twin daughters yesterday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ray Terry of 1105 6th Ave Athens announced a son today at General Hospital.
Unclear OCR text notes a mention of 224 pass and auto safety check. The fragment references a 5 percent reduction in some states but lacks coherent context or identifiable entities.
Mrs Mary Sue Freeman Morris 45 of 804 High Street died in a local hospital Tuesday at 10 35 am Funeral services at First Baptist Church today at 4 pm with Rev W Lo Carden officiating Pallbearers include Lloyd Logan Comer Tankersley Clive Stephenson and T The body lies in store at the church from 3 pm Survivors include her a member of the First Baptist Church
Registration remains open for the American Legion Auxiliary Health and Beauty Show set for Sunday at the American Legion Home. Children from Decatur, Morgan County and nearby areas may register this week through Saturday at Robinson Furniture Co. Scaees Wil Gauvainn the winners in health and beauty.
Courtesy truck safety checks were held Tuesday from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. at locations in Montgomery Birmingham and Decatur. The project was conducted by the Alabama Council of Safety Supervisors of the Alabama Trucking Assn.
A favorite Greek dish dolmades features grape leaves filled with meat and rice seasoned with onions and spices.
The County Hospital addresses Mr and Mrs G H Chambers of Double Springs with a personal notice.
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