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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1961
Page
2
The Athens Chamber aims to raise 7000 dollars annually to fund operations. If 6000 dollars is raised, city and county governments would each contribute 3000 dollars, bringing total yearly income to 13000 dollars to hire a full time chamber manager.
The Associated Press reports weekend Alabama accidents killed at least five people. A 5-year-old child drowned. Verna Hillsop, 73, died Sunday. Jimmy Pouncey, 33, of Greenville, died in a head on crash on Alabama 189 near Brantley with nine others injured. Joe Crownover, 46, was hit and killed on U S 31 south of Birmingham in a hit and run. Garland Peterson drowned from a fishing boat incident on the Tennessee River. Fatalities tallied from 6 p m Friday to midnight Sunday.
Admission list shows Albert L. Brown Hanceville Mrs Harry B Weelocks Cullman William Randal Drake Cullman Vann J Drake Cullman Wendell E Drake Cullman Mrs Horace B Pope Hanceville Dismissals include Debra R Turner Cullman Gerald Wilson Hammond Ind Mrs James E Watson Hance Mrs T N Givens Cullman Mrs Harry Weelock Cullman Wayne H Moon Hanceville H P Owens Addison Mrs Fred Livingston Cullman Mrs W G Kellem Falkville Hebron S Ford Holly Pond Coleman Cain Hanceville.
Morgan County Board of Revenue met this morning and agreed to pay 5,993.20 to C. L. Hanks Con Co for culverts and extensions on Old Moulton Road under a 9,557.84 contract. The board also approved Commissioner James Lynn’s request to buy 4,000 yards of sand clay from Guy Roberts, who was out of town.
Listings describe options at 310 Moulton St EL 3-0579 and 216 Jackson St with furnished units including one bedroom, kitchen, air conditioning, and utilities. Additional ad notes FOR RENT at 1632 Jackson St and separate unfurnished options on Ave.
Raym ond Steenson at 420 7th Ave NW and Mrs Dorothy Walling at 1119 9th Ave SE appear among a residential listing. Delma Brackeem of Athens and Ronnie Thrasher of Hills are noted, with Barbara Clark at 319 4th Oasay Town Creek. Other names include Mrs Sarah Edwards and Herbert Walker with addresses on 607 5th St SE and 418 7th Ave.
A long list of names with partial residences and several mentions of children and infants. The entries include Mrs Dessie Lang at Colonial Rest Home, Miss Vickie Austen, Richard McGhee at 1004 7th Ave SE, Mrs Lavern Johnson 227 Church St NE, Master Phillip Ross Maples, and multiple other individuals with Athens Somerville Decatur and surrounding street addresses and infant references.
Miss Cassie Cagle at 1812 Church St NW Wilbert Wilson of Springfield Missouri Miss Sylvia Smith Falkville 2 Mrs Ethie Landers Hillsboro Master Jeffrey Higginbotham Ardmore Tennessee Walter Green 114 4th Ave NW Daily listing of individuals and locations from a community directory.
Beverly Radland, former protégée of Errol Flynn, married Maurice de Leon, a Los Angeles draftsman. She says married life is crazy and cannot be compared to her past with Flynn. De Leon earns 575 dollars monthly as a draftsman and industrial designer for the Los Angeles Board of Education.
Coroners deputies ruled the death of George Vanderbilt III as a death by own action after a 150 foot fall from a 10th floor San Francisco hotel. The 47 year old heir to a $40 million estate was found by a bellboy after his bride of three months missed him in their room. No suicide note was found and his wife said he had been in good physical and mental condition. Funeral planned for Georgetown South Carolina.
In Biloxi Mississippi the Muscle Shoals cadet squadron led by Eugene Bennett won first place at the Southeast Cadet Air Patrol drill event held at Keesler Air Force Base. The victorious unit will advance to the national competition in July.
Adolf Eichmann told Israeli judges he felt no guilt, likening his role to Pontius Pilate and citing the final solution. He described his duties, the Madagascar plan, and said he did his best to bring order amid deportations. Cross-examination and closing phases are scheduled through the coming weeks.
Athens Limestone County Sheriff's department logged 29 arrests over the weekend for violation of the prohibition law 13 reckless driving three no driver s license one assault and battery one. The Highway Patrol added two Limestone County arrests one for reckless driving and one for driving while intoxicated.
Athens police filed 32 charges over the weekend with thirteen speeding cases leading the list. Other charges included reckless driving three, no driver’s license three, unnecessary noise with an automobile two, possession of whisky one, possession of beer two, and public drunkenness eight.
Moody Smith and Algie Summerford escaped unhurt when a cabin cruiser struck a submerged object and sank in the Tennessee River near Scottsboro Alabama on Saturday night. Summerford swam to shore and alerted authorities. an all night search found Smith safe on Sunday morning.
A reader from Decatur Alabama on June 26 1961 calls for a city ordinance banning apparel that does not cover the knee. The writer urges police alertness and immediate action to keep streets wholesome for children.
A civil jury docket in the circuit court began with an assessment case City of Decatur versus Maggie Royer of Royer and a parallel damage suit set for 1:30 p.m. Lonzo Jackson sues Walter Vann Hough over a collision on Highway 36 near Waldermose Springs on October 17 1960. Jackson alleges negligence and seeks damages after his tractor was struck and he was hospitalized.
Raver Hughes of Anniston was elected commander of the Alabama Veterans of Foreign Wars at the end of the convention in Birmingham. Harry Wilters and Ray Minette named senior vice commander. other officers include Jim Baker, John A. Campbell, Ted Hogan, Francis Dean, and Bob Dunavant. The group adopted resolutions opposing Red China’s UN admission and supporting veterans benefits and GI housing loan rate limits.
A leaking rail car prompted evacuation of several families in Irondale suburb, Birmingham area, as emergency crews restricted access and assessed the risk. No injuries reported.
Geneva reporting indicates an anticipated early peace in Laos by July 20 as Souvanna Phouma and his two rival princes draft a joint government proposal for King Savang Vathana. He expects to lead a new coalition while warning decisions must be joint and noting forces loyal to him and Pathet Lao numbers.
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gary P. Kimbrel of Courtland on Sunday at Decatur General Hospital. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Webster of 1419 Danville Rd on Sunday at Decatur General Hospital. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chester J. Malee of Decatur 1 on Sunday at Decatur General Hospital. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Hogeland of Decatur 1 on Saturday at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Toney Allen of 2009 7th St SE on Saturday at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital.
City Clerk issues ten building permits totaling 93000 dollars. Eight permits go to Emmette L Barran for new brick houses in southwest Decatur each costing about 10000 dollars. Homes will have seven rooms and two baths at eight specified addresses.
A leak in a railroad tank car carrying hydrocyanic acid in Southern Railway yards was repaired after several hours with no injuries reported.
United States space center in Alabama opens to the public next Saturday with tours of the Saturn rocket and engine tests. Visitors will ride buses through Redstone Arsenal under strict security. No cameras allowed and armed guards patrol restricted areas.
Prices show milk at 3.90, corn at 065 direct and four per cent. No. 3 Yellow Car Corn 1.10, No. 2 Yellow Shelled Corn 1.18, No. 3 White Gar Cores 11, No. 2 White Shelled Corn 1.18. Livestock bids: cattle good steer yearlings 22.50-25.00, feeders 20.50-22.00, select 23.00-23.50. calves around 300. Hogs 1,200 head active up 50-75 cents, 16.75-17.00 No. 1-3 195-235 lb, sows 12.50-13.75.
The AP average of 60 stocks fell 0.40 to 244.40 near noon with industrials down 0.50 and rails 0.70 lower. several issues posted small gains while others were unchanged. Du Pont weighed on the industrials as Ford declined about a point and GM held steady. the Dow Jones average was down 2.69 at 685.97.
Atlanta AP reports broilers and fryers offered adequately with uneven ready to cook demand. Fryers at farms run 14 cents per pound, with 2 325 000 head. hens show heavy offerings at 13-14 cents, f o b plants 14-15 cents. light type too few to report.
The report notes a steady weekend movement and adequate supplies. Prices for Grade A White eggs show large sizes at 39 to 43 cents per dozen, mediums 32 to 35, and small 25 to 26, valid until 9 30 a.m. today with retailer deliveries and direct producer sales.
The report notes stocker steer calves at 22.50 to 25.00 and feeder steers 20.90 to 22.00 with some good to choice calves at 23.00 to 23.50. Calves around 300 pounds show values near 17.25 to 17.50 with some 17.75 to 18.00. Sows and gilts are steady with No 12 bulk supplies observed. regional receipts totaled about 2,600 for the period.
A fragment describes a five room frame building with one bath and supply notes. The text lists a price of 8 156 dollars and references Claude Stevenson in relation to a five room property.
Atlantic City notes that the NEA convention focused on a $2.5 billion federal aid for education plan over three years to build classrooms and raise teacher salaries. Key speaker Kennedy urged support while House Rules Committee delayed action amid broader aid proposals. Rep. Frank P. Thompson Jr. read the president's message.
Funeral services for Alonza H Blagburn 84 of 1012 17th Ave SE die Saturday at 545 p m. at First Church of the Nazarene conducted by Rev Jimmy Richie and Rev Wallace Bell. Burial in Roselawn Cemetery with Brown directing. Survived by wife Nora three daughters Edna Holliefield Ruth Barwood and Gay Nell Tucker Sheffield four sons W D Coy Otis and Clifton Blagburn Decatur two brothers Luther Homer Blagburn Savannah Tenn one sister Len Hamil Savannah 35 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Grandsons will pall bearers.
John T Kyle 84 of Hartselle died Sunday at 2 a.m. Funeral services will be today at 3 p.m. at Hartselle Methodist Church with Rev. S E Paulk and Rev. Roy Hewlett. Burial in Hartselle City Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, three sons, two sisters, two brothers, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Member of Hart selle Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Pythias Lodge City Clerk and County Board of Education veteran.
A study finds no clear relation between a person’s height and odds of surviving beyond age 65. Researchers analyzed health data across multiple cohorts, noting height did not predict longevity when controlling for lifestyle and medical factors.
The Jewish Statistical Bureau reports the United States Jewish population at 5,370,000. This census figure highlights the community’s size and presence across the nation.
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