Calf and cow sale tight with high prices from Alabama buyers
Nearly 850 head passed through the sale barn with total receipts about 59 149. 48 dollars on 843 head. Calves and stock cattle sold to buyers including Pearl Packing Co. Landers of Paris and Florence Packing Co. Prices ranged around 22 dollars per 100 pounds for top stock calves and baby beef. Top milk cow brought 220 dollars. Top slaughter bull weighed 1635 pounds fetched by Florence Packing Co. Top hogs at 18 50 per hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Ckyard
Cecil Hopkins
Decatur 3
Y Speegle
An Williams
Mt. Hope
Pearl Packing Co
John B. Sewell
Trinity
Landers of Paris
Leo Romine
Athens
G. V. Moore
Belle Mina
C. B. Braly
Sharp
Columbia
Tenn
Landers
Paris
Florence Parking Co
Doc Bailey
Tommy Nichols
Spring Hill
T. C. Seymore
Cullman
Florence Packing Co
Car wreck injures four near Somerville Road SE
Police said four occupants were thrown from a car in a field after a racing collision with a 1957 Chevrolet driven by Ernest Kimbr el of Trinity 1. The pole was demolished causing a power outage for 25 minutes. Investigation ongoing with no charges filed by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eberhardt
Chemstrand
Sittason
Golden
Ernest Clay Kimbrel
Trinity 1
W. C. Hunter
John Leg
Ae Sa Ee Ve. A Po
Somerville Rd. SE
Clifton Penney Dies In Georgia Former Decatur Resident
Clifton Penney 71 of Columbus Georgia died at his home at five this morning after residing in Columbus for five years Funeral arrangements to be announced by Brown Funeral Co Body to be returned to Decatur Surviving include wife Ella Penney daughter Geneva Hough Bell son Clifford Columbus four brothers Lamar Penney Decatur Howard G H Penney Hazel Green Rudolph Penney Paint Rock two sisters Mamie Lee Albright Jacksonville Fla Carrie Cowthon Homestead Fla
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Penney
Columbus
Decatur
Brown Funeral Co
Penney
Ella Penney
Geneva Hough Bell
Clifford
Cleveland
Lamar Penney
Howard
G. H. Penney
John W. Nuss Funeral Tuesday At Cullman Church
Funeral services for John William Nuss 62 of Cullman are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church. He died Sunday at 4 p.m. at his home 601 Oak Street Cullman. Survived by wife Mrs John Nuss son John Nuss Jr daughter Mrs Kenneth Wood four grandchildren and one sister Mrs C H Klein. Moss Service Funeral Home to direct interment in City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
John William Nuss
St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Moss Service Funeral Home
City Cemetery
Mynah Birds From Thailand Weigh In On Talkative Traits
Mynah birds from Thailand can talk and whistle and have a lifespan up to 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thailand
For Rent Listings and Employment Pitches in One Ad
An old classified ad fragment describes a 50 by 100 foot building on a one acre lot for rent near U S 31 across from a Legion hall with contact numbers. It also mentions furnished apartments for a working couple at 1318 15th Ave SE and E Moulton Street with utilities included. A separate line calls for salesmen due to expansion at an insurance company with a phone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. 31
Legion Ome
15Th Ave. S.E
Iton
Markets Report with Grain and Livestock Scores
Cotton bids steady with Decatur quotations. futures around 40 dollars per ton target. Grain values include No 2 Milling Wheat at 1.70 and Oats at 65 cents. Cattle and hogs show demand with steers 19.50 to 21.00, cows 12.00 to 14.00, calves 19.50 to 20.50. hogs up 25 points with butchers 19.00 for 190 to 240 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Joan
Yellow Corp
Oil and metal shares drift lower as market eases
New York stocks slipped in quiet trading, oils and chemicals weighing on the market amid reports of potential import curbs and a federal probe. Copper and other metals hit multi year lows while aviation and steel stocks showed mixed moves and major names like Du Pont and Union Carbide fell slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
du Pont
Union Carbide
Allied Chemical
Amerada
Texas C
Gulf Oil
Royal Dutch
Lukens Steel
U.S. Steel
Republic Steel
General Motors
Boeing
Douglas Aircraft
Goodrich
Ilinois Central
Poultry Prices Reported Across Birmingham and Atlanta
AP dispatches note North Alabama prices steady to adequate with demand generally good and weights heavier at times. Trading active as of Monday morning with 2 to 4 pound birds at farms quoted around 20 cents. Atlanta regional figures show broilers and fryers in demand, with farm prices 20 cents for 2½ to 3½ pound birds, plants at 21 cents, and hen prices around 16 to 18 cents with limited receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
North Alabama
1.C.b
Atlanta
Egg market prices in Birmingham report low sales
AP dispatch from Birmingham notes the egg market is quiet with 7 day reports showing prices mostly unchanged. Wholesale grades delivered include various sizes and colors with small fractional changes and few sales to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ces
Nashville Livestock Prices Mixed as Slaughter Cattle Steady
AP reports Nashville cattle market with 1 600 head selling. Slaughter cattle steady early, many unsold. Stockers slow. 70 head shipment mixed pen and choice 1060 lb steers 22.25, 800 lb steers around 22.00, heifers 17.00 21.00, weights 14.00 16.50 for utilities, cows 12.50 14.50, bulls 14.50 17.25. Mixed stockers 190 included. sows 14.00 15.00, under 400 lighter. Slaughter ewes steady 2.00 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Sermon on the Ten Commandments and Christian conduct
The speaker cautions Christians against hypocrisy and moral failure citing the commandments. He urges repentance through Christ, forgiveness, and a new life at the cross, warning that neglect of God and sins like lust, theft, and bearing false witness harm souls and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Christ
Jesus
Alabama Legislature enters eighth week with reapportionment bill
The 1957 Alabama Legislature resumes its eighth week with routine business expected but a House bill to reapportion the legislature may be called up. Rep. Robert L. Hunt of Chambers County sponsors the measure, claiming 67 representatives back the bill though 64 are needed for passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama
Robert Kh. Hunt
Chambers County
Alabama Veterans of Foreign Wars names state commander
Cecil War ren of Andalusia was named State Commander at the annual encampment. Next year’s meeting will be in Sheffield on the first Sunday after Father’s Day with about 1100 delegates. The state council of administration will meet July 14 to set up the operating and financial program for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Cecil Warren
Andalusia
Alabama Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sheffield
State’ Council of Administration
Birmingham Suffers Flooding After Torrential June Rain
Heavy rains drenched Birmingham yesterday, totaling four inches and causing street flooding and minor home damage. The downpour marks the heaviest June rainfall in the city since the June 23, 1900 event that reached about four point one inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama Rain Crashes Cause Six Deaths
Two head on collisions in rain on straight stretches of road killed six people in Alabama late yesterday, raising this weekend’s death toll to 12. Eight of the dead were in traffic accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Alabama
District Diary Highlights Family Reunions And Travel Notes
Hartseller district notes report the Bettertons traveling to Albuquerque to visit son and daughter in law Joe and Mrs Betterton, with young David Glasscock along. A Wade family reunion at Wade cliff on Trinity Mountain drew numerous relatives from multiple states. Also noted are a $20000 building permit for a Huie residence by Ray Childs and a Hartsselle vacation return from Daytona Beach by Mr. and Mrs. W A King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartseller
H. M. Betterton
Albuquerque
N.M
Joe B. Betterton
Mr. Betterton
Civil Service
Killen
Tex
Betterton
David Glasscock
van B. Glasscock
Hartselle
William Bradford Huie
Ray Childs
Decatur
Hutson rites set for Tuesday at East End Church
Funeral services for Willie H Hutson 53 Chicago and former Decatur resident will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at East End Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Heaps officiating. Burial follows in Nelson Cemetery near Somerville under Brown Funeral Co. guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Hutson
East End Methodist Church
Willie H. Hutson
Chicago
Decatur
Robert Heaps
Hutson
Melby Hutson
Ave
Lucille Hutson
Melby
Marvin
Windell Hutson
Linda Mae Hutson
Hubert Hutson
Guy
Junior Hutson
Courtland
Rena Moats
Moulton
Maisy Hutson
Florida
Nelson Cemetery
Somerville
Brown Funeral Co
Oneal
Benjamin Moats
Clebert Sowell
Prentiss
Herman James
Ray Tucker
Reward Offered In Cullman County Burglary Case
Cullman County lawmen offer a 50 reward for information leading to the conviction of suspects in the Baileyton R L Walker store burglary. Thieves took 40 pairs of dungarees 60 pairs of khaki pants 60 pairs of gray work pants shoes sport shirts and about 30 cigarette packages. Contact Sheriff Grant Waldrop or deputies with any clues.
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Cullman
Cullman County
Baileyton
R. L. Walker
Grant Waldrop
Danville Man Injured In Minor Car Collision
Harold Aldrige of Danville driving a 1954 Mercury failed to control his car near his home and struck an embankment causing about 300 dollars in damage. Aldrige works for Chemstrand Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Harold Aldrige
Aldrige
Chemstrand Corporation
Vinemont Two Man To Be Buried Today
A. L. Powell 88 of Vinemont dies Saturday night after long illness. Funeral service at Mt Zion Church this afternoon with interment in Mt Zion Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters Trannie Crutchfield Thelma Pitzing Tressie Lawrence. three sons Aaron Percy Ben Powell. two brothers Floyd Walter Powell. four sisters Elvie Nelson Eva Freeman Beulah Henderson Effie Beasley. 22 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Moss Service Funeral Home directs the burial.
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Cullman
A. L. Powell
Vinemont
Mt. Zion Church
Powell
The
Church Christ
Trannie Crutchfield
Thelma Pitzing
Tressie Lawrence
Aaron Powell
Percy Powell
Akron
Ohio
Ben Powell
Floyd Powell
Hartselle
Walter Powell
Birmingham
Elvie Nelson
Eva Freeman
Beulah Henderson
Effie Beasley
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Moss Service Funeral Home
Estella Glass Negro Deaths Died at Decatur General
Mrs. Estella Glass died Sunday at Decatur General Hospital. Funeral services will be announced by Reynolds Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Glass
Decatur General Hospital
Reynolds Funeral Home
Martin to retire as Hartselle officer
HARTSELLE L G Martin a Hartselle police officer since November 1940 will retire June 30 John Burleson announced noting Martins outstanding work on the force and regretting his resignation from duty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
H’selle
Hartselle
L. G. Martin
John Burleson
Force
Canadian plane crash claims several including Cap Allen
Captain Allen and his copilot Laurie Roland both died in the crash along with a Canadian Junior Open golf champion and a Port Alice woman. Two Royal Canadian Air Force workers also perished on a Vancouver Island return trip. Patricia Wilson, a Vancouver stewardess, survived with three other Canadian passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Laurie Roland
Vancouver
Carver
Port Alice
B. C
Royal Canadian Air 11
Vancouver Island
Patricia Wilson
Hospital Notices List Names and Addresses
Cecil Jerry Reese Athens 4 Mrs Ernest Stewart and infant daughter 1209 5th Ave SE Danny Layton Decatur 3 Mrs H M Livingston Moulton James Brooks 1622 Jackson St
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Jerry Reese
Athens
Ernest Stewart
5Th Ave
Danny Layton
Decatur
H. M. Livingston
Moulton
Local Admissions and Dismissals Listed for Several Residents
The notice lists admissions and dismissals of residents including J A Chandler of 903 3rd Ave SE and J D Skillington of Decatur 2, Mrs J G Rogers of 1019 19th Ave SE, Mrs William B West of Hartselle, Mrs Ruth Ryan of Florence, infant son of Eddie James Miller of Decatur, Mrs Ernest Austin of 209 Spring Ave, L T Cooper of Somerville, Mrs Martha Ann King of Cullman, Mrs J D Garner of 705 Bradley St, and Jerry Livingston of 218 20th Ave SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Skillington
Decatur
J. G. Rogers
19Th Ave
William B. West
Hartselle
Eddie James Miller
Ernest Austin
Spring Ave
L. T. Cooper
Somerville
Martha Ann King
Cullman
Local Families Listed With Births and Addresses
A readable notice lists several individuals and families with newborns and infants, including Mrs Faye Juanita Adcock and infant son Athens 7, Mrs Lonzo W Sherrill and infant daughter Hillsboro 2, Miss Cherry Lynn Townsend 401 Jackson St, and Baby Steven Lyle Hill Moulton. Also named are Master James Roger Lane 1902 Endlam Blvd and others with addresses in Huntsville Decatur Moulton and 6th Ave SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Roger Lane
Endlam Blvd
Faye Juanita Adcock
Athens
Robert L. Duling
E. Moulton St
Lonzo W. Sherrill
Hillsboro
Andrew S. Cobb
Redstone Rd
Huntsville
Cherry Lynn Townsend
Jackson St
W. R. Roberts
Lafayette St
Lula Mae Boggs
Church St
Steven Lyle Hill
Moulton
Wayne R. Eberhardt
Raymond
Eugene Sittason
6Th Ave
Donna Corrine Lane
Decatur 3
Births update from Baugh-Wiley and area hospitals
A series of newborn announcements from Huntsville to Decatur and nearby towns. Details include births to Cox in Huntsville, Woodall in Decatur, Faulk in Belle Mina, Teague in Danville, Laney in Falkville, Ivory in Lacey's Spring, and Johnson in Hartselle with hospital lines and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Cox
9Th St
Huntsville
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
Olen L. Woodall
Decatur
Baugh- Wiley Clinic
H. A. Faulk
Belle Mina
Cleo Teague
Danville
Janet Arlene
Vadie Arwin Laney
Falkville 2
Hartselle Hospital
Emma Sue
Ed Ivory, Jr
Lacey
Thomas Sherman Johnson
Hartselle 2
King Rice
Sunset Drive
Royal Arch Masons Install Officers Thursday Evening
Decatur Chapter No 38 Royal Arch Masons will install officers for the upcoming year Thursday evening in the Masonic Temple chapter room. Officers include James Robert Vaughan high priest Elmer Eugene Lindsey king William A Glenn scribe Freeman C Free treasurer D L Allen secretary Julian Hardy chaplain Willie Graderson Smith captain of host Charles Homer McGill principal sojourner Neil Kirk Royal Arch captain Maurice McCulloch Scruggs master third veil Charles Eugene Edwards master second veil Earl N Davidson master first veil and William E Lakey sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
James Robert Vaughan
Elmer Eugene Lindsey
King
William A. Glenn
Freeman C. Free
D. L. Allen
Julian Hardy
Willie Graderson Smith
Charles Homer McGill
Neil Kirk
Royal Arch
Maurice McCulloch Scruggs
Charles Eugene Edwards
Earl N. Davidson
William E. Lakey
Sentinel
Governors Split on Presidential Nominee Support
Wisconsin Gov Thomson and North Dakota Gov Davis urged White House help in picking a nominee. Democratic governors dismissed any early command in maneuvers while Kentucky Gov Chandler signaled openness to becoming the party’s nominee, saying he would accept if nominated and would serve if elected.
Moulton Speed Crackdown Draws Criticism From AAA
Jim Butler of Decatur, AAA representative, called the Moulton authorities tactics crude after an out of state motorist paid 11 dollars to an officer and was released. He plans to attend trials set for mayor's court this afternoon. Carraway defends the plan saying revenues fund the city and the timer may be used selectively to deter speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Butler
Decatur
American Automobile Assn
Moulton
Carraway
Court winds up three-week Morgan circuit session
The summer Morgan circuit court session ended this morning after three weeks of civil and criminal cases. Bob Hill was found not guilty of assault and intent to murder in the final case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Circuit Court
Bob Hill
Air Force Sergeant Honors Family at Hatfield Lake Reunion
Continued from Page A3 Jake Grantland stationed in Bermuda on 30 day leave attended a family reunion near Hatfield Lake before returning to Bermuda. He had been at Wichita Falls Texas for training after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs R M Grantland Trinity. Social Security Administration opens new headquarters at 217 Ferry St NE Ware Wester district manager announced. Johnny Stephenson left for Camp Westmoreland for a week. Mr and Mrs C W Greene returned to Montgomery after a weekend in Decatur with daughter Terrell Ann staying with grandparents Mr and Mrs Bill Westmoreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Grantland
U. S. Air Force
Bermuda
Hatfield Lake
Grantland
Wichita Falls
Tex
R. M. Grantland
Trinity
Social Security Administration
Ferry St
Ware Wester
Lawmen Report 27 Weekend Arrests in Lawrence and Limestone
Lawrence and Limestone County officers logged 27 weekend arrests with 16 in Lawrence including public drunkenness nine times and two reckless driving charges. Limestone recorded 11 arrests including a knife assault case, bad check, improper muffler, public drunkenness six, and no driver's license one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Limestone
Nickerson Faces Punishment Over IRBM Dispute
Two time Silver Star winner and Army missile advocate Nickerson faced a court martial resulting in a prison term dishonorable discharge and a $10000 fine. The case centers on his public comments defending Army IRBM progress after Secretary Wilson limited development to 200 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Wilson
Nickerson
Army
Russia
The Nile River Lengthened to 960 Miles in Egypt
A description notes the Nile river extending to 960 miles in length within Egypt. The record emphasizes the river as the primary waterway and trade route of the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile
Sale River
Egypt
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Georgia
John W. Nuss
Cullman Church
Moulton St
Decatur Markets
Noonstocks
Acme Steel
Alleghany
Allis
Baker
Can
Mtrs
T&t
Anac Cop
Armour
Atl
Batcock
Balt & Ohio
Steel
Burl Ind
Col Gas
Delta Air L
Diana
Civco Pont
East Air L
Eversharp
FMM
Flapé&L
Ford Mot
Elec
Gen Tel
Glidden
Goodyear
Greyhound
Harv
Kaiser Alee Kresge Lehman Lof Glass
Tulip
Lockh Air
Loew's
Lou & Nash
M Bie Murphy
Parr
Pi Cola
Repab
Safeway
St. Regis
Seab AL RR
Sinclair
Skelly Ol
Socony
Sou Co
St. Brand
Td Oil NJ
Ud Pack
Swift
Texas Co
Texas P C & O
20Th CenFox
Bag & P MY
Bag & P MY UN Carbide 118% UN Oil Cal
UN Pac
Aire
Fruit
U 8 Steel
West UN Tel
Westy Ark Westy Elec
Woo Worth
AP News
Jack Smith
Decatur Daily
Jasper N
Lou L. Wade
Wadecliff
Trinity Mountain
Sam L. Wade
William L. Wade
Charles H. Wade
Tuscumbia
Charles E. Wade
Karl Wade
Roland Russell
Margaret Turner
Gadsden
Ouida Wade Roton
Ackworth
Lindsay Roton
East Point
Thomas Burt
Columbia, Tenn
Horace K. Neville
Ed Humphrey
Irene Ellner
Mrs. W. A. King
Daytona, Beach, Fla
Trade and Commission
Bank ST. Hospital
James Brooks
J. A. Chandler
3Rd Ave
Ruth Ryan
Crest St
Florence
J. D. Garner
Bradley
Jerry Livingston
20Th Ave
Pat
Johnny Stephenson
Camp Westmoreland
BY Daren Easter
Bill Lee
John Patterson Co
Johnston St. Decatur
Holiday Tire Sale
Ralph L. Brown
Pure Oil
Highway 31
Charlie Mitchell Pure Oil
2Nd Ave
Joe Puckett
High School St
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