Decatur Amateur Radio Club Plans Top Ten Aim This Year
The Decatur Club, led by secretary C. E. Uptain, seeks to join the nation’s top ten amateur clubs after a strong previous showing. Twelve to fourteen licensed operators and six beginners will send CQ signals this weekend, inviting public attendance. The club offers free services and emergency message relay for the public, with a family picnic Saturday at 6:30 near the exercise site.
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C. E. Uptain
Decatur Club
American Radio Relay League
Hartford
Conn
Decatur
Hospital Notices Dismissals Admissions and Sues
Dismissals list includes Mrs D M Hutchinson at 1325 5th Ave SE. Admissions show Mrs Mardis at 222 1 2 5th Ave S, Weir at 221 4th Ave SW, and Mrs Charles McCaghren at Murphree Apartments.
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Bank ST. Hospital
D. M. Hutchinson
5Th Ave
Mardis
Sues “Weir
4Th Ave
Charles McCaghren
Murphree
Apts
Local Athens Addresses Listed For Hospital Figures
A note from Athens lists several residents and their locations, including Sherry Kay Hardy and Mrs. Nancy L. Choate of Athens with street addresses 407 South Beaty and 413 Hargrove St. Also named are Mrs. Robert A. Troupe, and Gus Campbell of Madison.
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Athens-Limestone Hospital
Sherry Kay Hardy
Athens
Nancy L. Choate
South Beaty
Robert A. Troupe
Hargrove St
Gus Campbell
Madison
Lawrence County Hospital notices list patients and guardians
A list from Lawrence County Hospital mentions Frank Knight of Moulton and several others including Mrs Avis Latham and Mrs Gail Harville. The entries include patient and guardian references with towns such as Moulton Danville Leighton Camden and dates or numbers.
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Lawrence County Hospital
Frank Knight
Moulton
Avis Latham
Willard Burch
Danville
Leonard Stewart
Leighton
Deborah Bryant
Rof
Walter Bryant
Decatur General Hospital Baby and Parent Listings
Birth notices from Decatur General Hospital list Marion Faye Parker daughter of Mrs H T Hosch of 1430 Columbia Circle and Nadine Burns of Falkville as well as William E Howard and Odell Howard residents of Decatur and 1216 20th Ave SE. Also listed are Philip Howell, Doris Jean Walker of Tanner and Jo Ann Walker of Tanner, with Mrs Howard Smith at 630 State.
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Decatur General Hospital
Marion Faye Parker
H. T. Hosch
Columbia Circle
Nadine Burns
Falkville
William E. Howard
Dcatur
Howard Odell
20Th Ave
Philip Howell
James
Doris Jean Walker
Jo Ann Walker
Mrs. Howard Smith
State Ave
Births in Danville Moulton and Bank Street Hospital
A son was born to Mr and Mrs James Harold Harville of Danville 2 at Lawrence County Hospital on Wednesday. A son to Mr and Mrs Cecil Nelson of Moulton 3 at Lawrence County Hospital on Wednesday. A son to Mr and Mrs William Mardis of 221 1/2 5th Ave NW at Bank Street Hospital on Thursday.
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James Harold Harville
Danville
Lawrence County Hospital
Cecil Nelson
Moulton
William Mardis
5Th Ave
Bank St. Hospital
Leroy Thornton of Vinemont 1 Dies at 57
Services for Leroy Thornton of Vinemont 1, 57, were held today at Ebenezer Church after he died Wednesday at his home. The farmer’s funeral was led by Rev. Clyde Sharpton with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Surviving are his wife two sons John Felton and Leroy a daughter Mrs. Melba Yates and one sister.
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Cullman
Leroy Thornton
Vinemont
Ebenezer Church
Old Decatur Highway
Thornton
Clyde Sharpton
Ebenezer
Moss
John Felton
Leroy
Melba Yates
U S corn crop value tops mining output nationwide
The National Geographic Society reports that the value of the United States corn crop surpasses the combined production value of all silver, gold, coal, and iron mines in the country.
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U. S
National Geographic Society
Todays Double Feature Lineup At Local Theaters
Local listings show Today screenings at multiple venues. Princess Theatre presents Gun Fury with Rock Hudson and Donna Reed at 1 00 pm 3 05 pm 5 10 pm 7 15 pm 9 20 pm. Roxy Theatre shows The Yellow Mountain with Lex Barker Maia Powers at 1 00 pm 2 31 pm 4 19 pm 6 07 pm 7 55 pm 9 37 pm. Ranch Hartselle offers The Big Combo with Cornel Wilde Richard Conte at 7 20 pm 9 25 pm. Hatfield Athens presents Knock On Wood with Danny Kaye at 7 30 pm 9 30 pm. Estarvue Courtland Highway Naked Alibi stars Sterling Hayden and Gloria Grahame at 7 30 pm 9 30 pm.
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Princess — Gun Fury
Rock Hudson
Donna Reed
Roxy
Yellow Mountain
Lex Barker
Maia Powers
Hartselle
Big Combo
Cornel Wilde
Richard Conte
Estarvue
Courtland Highway
Sterling
Hayden
Gloria Grahame
Local items note visits, meetings and enrollments
Thomas Fitzpatrick returns from Chicago on business. Salem hosts a weekly singing. Moose Lodge 243 dance at Moose Home with the Moulionaires. Morgan County Unit 15 American Legion Auxiliary meets tonight at 7 30. Several residents enroll at State Vocational Trade School. District 4 Morgan County Missionary Baptist Association meets Sunday. Multiple residents travel or visit Birmingham and Baltimore. West Coast vacation included for the Jordan family.
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Morgan County
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Bank St
Morgan County Missionary Baptist Association
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Scout Notes On Pitcher Stan Bright In Rare Sale Hint
A scout signals SELDOM BALKS and suggests the young pitcher AVAIL ABLE NEXT MONTH. The message hints a rare STAR candidate, with BET TER NOT BID LOW, POSSIBILITIES OF SHOPPING FOR BETTER TERMS, and RARE CHANCE TO ADD SPARK TO PITCHING STAFF.
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Stan
S. J. Bright
Stanley
Harvard
Boston Blue Sox
Starlight
Starbright
Mr. Bright
Star
Funeral Services Held for Charles Race Hall in Oneal Community
Charles Race Hall 73, retired farmer, died Wednesday at his home on Elkmont 2. Two funeral services were held at Oneal Church of Christ conducted by A J Rollings, with interment in Isom's Chapel Cemetery directed by McConnell Service Funeral Home. Survived by wife Minnie, son Raze, five daughters, a brother, a sister, and many grandchildren. Pallbearers named James Vaughn J L Hudson Arlie Hagood Tommie Craig James Hacker Ollie Rouse.
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Athens
Charles Race Hall
Oneal Church of Christ
Oneal
Hall
Elkmont
Nancy Adams
Elien Foster
Velma Hall
Margaret Burrough
Berdie Hacker
Sam Hall
Decatur
Katie Williams
James Vaughn
J. L. Hudson
Arlie Hagood
Tommie Craig
James Hacker
Ollie Rouse
Hartselle ASC Office Closes Saturdays
D. C. Prince, manager of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office in Hartselle, says the office will not be open Saturday mornings. The office will, however, be open on other days.
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Hartselle Asc
Hartselle
D. C. Prince
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Segregation Bill Advances Amid Push for Justice Impeachment
The Senate approves a school segregation bill with broad power for boards to assign pupils, while a companion impeachment push against Supreme Court justices who struck down school desegregation gains momentum in Mississippi. A rally in Selma sparked calls to remove justices and elect future replacements. Senate and House prepare for further action as timing aligns.
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Gation
United States
High Appellate Court
High Court of
Germany
Adolph Hitler
Peoples Court of
Soviet Russia
Senate
Supreme Court
White Citizens Council
Selma
Tom Brady
Brookhaven
Miss
House
Two Car Smash-Up on Old Way 24 Injures Vehicles
A two car collision at Old Way 24 and Old Gun Road west of Moulton yesterday around 11 45 a.m. caused about 250 dollars in damages. The Dodge driven by James O. Philpot 50 Hope Alabama and the Ford driven by Susie Anna Roberson 60 were involved. The Ford pulled from Old Gin Road into the Dodge as it traveled east on 24. Patrolman Wilburn Craft investigated.
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Moulton
Oldway 24
Old Gun Road
Here
Highway Patrol
James O. Philpot
Hope
Susie Anna Roberson
Old Gin
Wilburn Craft
Prince Announces Weekday Service Window
The schedule specifies operations from 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. This clarifies the available hours for the service or office referenced by Prince.
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Prince Said
Markets report from Decatur with mixed prices
Decatur markets show middling grain and dairy prices with Grade A milk at 6.10, manufactured milk 2.95 per hundred, corn 1.40 for No. 2 yellow, carp at 1.75, pork and wheat figures listed. Cattle range utility 15.50 to 18.00, commercial 10.00 to 12.50, calves up to 17.50 to 20.50, hogs for 180 to 220 pounds around 20.00.
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Decatur
Poultry Markets Steady in Alabama and Georgia Trade
AP reports Alabama live poultry market steady with good demand and offerings balanced with supplies. Prices over the 24 hours ending 7:10 a.m. show broilers and fryers at 23 to 43 pounds, delivered to plants at 26, while Georgia markets remain fully steady with heavy demand and trade active, prices 24 hours to 10 a.m. today similar, fob at farms around 25 and plant deliveries at 26.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Atlanta
North
Georgia
Birmingham market report details prices and quality grades
Market in Birmingham shows steady tone with general good demand. Prices listed for wholesale large extra min 60 percent A quality 37-42 and standards 36-41, nearby and current receipts with mixed varieties and several case conditions.
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Birmingham
O.b
Cattle and Lamb Market Report From Ville AP
Cattle sales were nominal with few vealers offering at 18.00 to 21.00 for choice and prime. Butchers steady around 20.50 with prices for sows weak at 13.00 to 14.50, spring lambs steady to strong with limited lots and utility sorts around 15.00.
Argentine cabinet to be rebuilt with military officials
Reports indicate Peron plans a cabinet largely composed of military men with at least four members not to be reappointed. Interior Minister Angel Borlenghi, who controlled the police and was a key figure in the previous government, is not expected to return.
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Angel Borlenghi
Borlenghi
Jury hears pleas in local court actions
Stewart searched his Mc Donalds trousers for money taking 3.60. Frank Harris case delayed as Sen. Joe Calvin attends legislature. Howard Sparks pled guilty to burglary and probation considered. Richard Smith pled guilty to assault with intent to murder and seeks probation. Judge Lynne set probation hearings for June 30. Frank Simpson pled guilty to grand larceny and drew two years. Gurley Johnson, guilty on five plus gallons of prohibited liquor charges, later pleaded guilty to three more after amendments. Fines were 250 dollars plus costs in each case. Two other transporting charges were not pressed. Execution of a three year sentence set to begin November 1.
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Stewart
McDonald’s
Frank Harris
Joe Calvin
Calvin and
Bloodworth
Howard Sparks
Richard Smith
A. Lynne
Frank Simpson
Gurley Johnson
Johnson
Local leaders push for rights of way compromise
Cullman officials report progress in negotiations over three mile city strip with state highway planners. Major Nesmith says final plan rests with the state while local representatives prepare to meet Herman Nelson in Montgomery. A citizens group led by Don Cornish facilitates talks. initial asks totaled 448 800 with state appraisers valuing land at 175 000.
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Major Nesmith
Montgomery
Herman Nelson
Cullman
Moody
Don Cornish
State Highway Dept
Eisenhower visit prompts White House residence question
The report notes President Eisenhower’s eagerness to learn for himself and his remarks about an unfurnished 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue residence. The fragment also includes unrelated classifieds for apartment requests and local job ads.
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White House
Eisenhower
Pennsylvania ,Ave
The
Memphis Moves to Build 600000 Kilowatt Steam Plant
Memphis officials in special session ordered the municipal utility division to push the 600000 kilowatt steam plant on the Mississippi River toward construction. Mayor Tobey said the project would be financed by revenue bonds with several syndicates showing interest, and that it could be ready before Memphis’ June 1 1958 TVA contract expiry.
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Dixon-Yates Power
TVA
Atomic Energy Commission
Dixon-Yates
Memphis City Commission
Commission
Municipal Utility Division
Frank Tobey
Mississippi
Memphis
Tobey
Frank Clement
E. C. Gathings
D-Ark
West Memphis
D-Tenn
Senate
Mississippi River
United States
Pumpkin Center Gin Sold At Foreclosure To Duncan Co
The Pumpkin Center Gin in the Neel Danville area of Morgan County was bought at foreclosure by Duncan Cotton Co for 11855.78. The mortgage holder Farmers and Ginners Cotton Oil Co foreclosed on the 380 saw Continental gin outfit formerly owned by O. A. Hogan. W J Duncan Jr. not contactable for future plans.
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Pumpkin Center
Neel- Danville
Morgan County
Duncan Cotton Co
Farmers and Ginners Cotton Oil Co
O. A. Hogan
W. J. Duncan, Jr
Dulles Defends NATO and Western Unity in Asia Talks
Secretary of State approval of UN led collective security is challenged by Molotov in a session highlighting Korea as a U.N. peace effort. Dulles argues Western strength under NATO and regional bodies has resolved key issues, while condemning Soviet rhetoric.
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Dulles
Molotov
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
U.N
Thief Strikes Hartselle Stores Missing Cash Pockets
Police investigated Wednesday night break ins at Hartselle Grocery Company and Thursday at Stephenson Hardware. Loot ranged from 50 to 65 dollars with pennies left behind. Groover's and Pet tit's reported missing items including a .38 pistol. no arrests yet.
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Groover
Hyde
Looney
Hartselle Grocery Company
J. E. Bartlett
Food Mart
Stephenson Hardware and Appliance
Hyde and
Hartselle
L. P. Darnell
Curtis Chaney
Lawton Hill
Dulles Recounts Postwar United Nations Role and Indochina End
Dulles notes the fifth anniversary of the United Nations demise and cites Geneva talks ending Indochina fighting after pressure for potential collective action under the UN charter. He cites delays in an Austrian treaty due to occupying powers exploiting the economy. He recalls Yugoslav Soviet tensions improving after a period of alien influence.
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United Nations
Dulles
Indochina
Geneva
United States
U.N
Yugoslavia
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Lawrence H. Ferguson
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Magnolia St
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Hotpoint
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