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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1955

Page

2

Tanner Merchant Succumbs At 17

Athens church funeral today for James Luther W Tanner who died at 77 after a long illness. He lived at his residence and was a former farmer who ran Andrew Grocery Store from 1918 to 1943. Survived by wife Flora, two sons James R Tanner and Luther J Andrew, a sister Addie Brown, and two grandchildren Randy and Sharon. Pallbearers listed with honorary names.

Athens James Luther W. Tanner Tanner Methodist Church T. N. Kitchens Andr Andrew Methodist Church Flora Andrew James R. Andrew Tanner Luther J. Andrew Decatur Addie Brown Athens 3 Randy Sharon Andrew Herman Swanner, Jr Clifton Taylor Dec Sandlin Alvin Hobbs Tullis Black Bernard Black Bob Scott Charles David Page Herman Swanner Elvin Douthit Knox Biles Ivan Stewart J.T. Blackshear Joel Swanner

Soviet note seeks blame while Molotov offers partial payment

Molotov expresses regret and offers to pay half the damage, an unprecedented gesture. Dulles notes regret but emphasizes that full compensation was sought. Soviet note blames the U S and calls for steps to prevent further incidents as Eisenhower prepares for Geneva talks on July 2 with Eden and Faure.

Molotov Dulles Eisenhower United States Russia Bulgaria Britain Eden Faure Geneva

Byrd Continued Observes Navy Submarine Focus Shifts

Jackson notes Russia is concentrating on conventional submarines and suspects Navy hesitation to progress. He recalls the shift in U S naval priorities from battleships to aircraft carriers after Pearl Harbor, implying a similar reluctance now.

Jackson Russia United States Pearl Harbor

West Infant Buried In Weekend Rites

Services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman West Eva 1 were held Saturday at Pine Burr Church with interment in the ad cemetery Peck directing The child lived ten hours and died Friday at Hart s ville Hospital Rev Henry Mooney officiated Survivors include two sisters Mrs Inez McKee Eva 1 Miss Jo Ann West Eva 1 and four brothers Loyd Wayne Windell and Johnny Sherrill West

Hartselle Sherman West Eva Pine Burr Church Peck Child Hartselle Hospital Henry Mooney Inez McKee Jo Ann West Loyd West Wayne West Windell West Johnny Sherrill West

Strikes Hold On London Waterfront

Waterfront strikers vote to continue a six week docks walkout to the bitter end at a London mass meeting. Northern port picket lines formed at major piers while 18,500 workers’ strike halts nearly 200 ships and millions in exports and imports. The action widens a split in the union.

London Britain

Movie Listings Show Classic Western and Drama Titles

A fragmented cinema schedule lists films and show times featuring actors like Van Heflin Inger Rogers Tab Hunter Dawn Addams James Stewart Randolph Scott and Yvonne DeCarlo. The entries include titles such as The Black Widow The Bounty and Shotgun with multiple daily screenings at venues including ROXY STARVUE and Athens Courtland Highway.

Northern Illinois College of Optometry honors Dr Edwards

Dr Malcolm E Edwards was awarded the honorary Doctor of Ocular Science degree at the 111th commencement of Northern Illinois College of Optometry. The Birmingham born practitioner has practiced in Decatur for about 20 years and has served on Alabama optometry boards and associations.

Malcolm E. Edwards Decatur Northern Ilinois College of Optometry Edwards Birmingham Alabama State Board of Examiners In Alabama Optometric Association

Fatal Alabama road death reports recounts and arrests

A Fayette area fatal fall from a pickup truck after a Friday crash left a farmer dead. Joe Howard Johnston of Newville Route 2 died after a high speed collision involving his car. A one car wreck on a county road east of Evergreen killed an occupant. May 6 injuries contributed to the death of Frederick Marion Sittason of Decatur and involved a car truck collision west of Decatur that also killed Charles Langley.

Farmer Fayette Joe Howard Johnston Newville Johnston Evergreen Frederick Marion Sittason Decatur

Flood death tolls across two flood periods in U.S. history

The record notes 1 728 U S flood deaths from 1934 to 1954 with 1 153 in the first half and 1 575 in the second half.

U.S

Solons Tackle School Finances In Alabama

In Montgomery an administration spokesman said the House Ways and Means Committee will finish writing two years of appropriation and tax bills to fund Alabama public schools. Rep. Joe Dawkins predicted Thursday night sessions to wrap the measures and return them to the House by Friday ahead of a possible Fourth of July recess. Dawkins would not detail likely tax increases but said the schools will receive the most ambitious program in state history.

Montgomery House Ways and Means Alabama Joe Dawkins Dawkins

Peron era flight ban eased for commercial routes in Argentina

After the revolt, commercial flights to and from Buenos Aires were allowed since June 20 while private planes and air club crafts remained banned. Police protected thousands of Roman Catholics gathering in churches. Worshipers knelt before improvised altars amid damaged churches praying for victims.

Buenos Aires

Young Musicians In Recital Tonight at Central Methodist Church

Pre-teen and teenage pupils of Mrs. Roy Hendrix perform piano and voice in a 8 PM recital at Central Methodist Church. The program, titled The Circus Parade, features two pianos, solo numbers, and ensemble acts with circus themes by pupils such as Genevive Lake, Sherman Powell, Sandra Hendrix, and more.

Roy Hendrix Central Methodist Church Ware Foster Mai-Aileen Erb Marry Anne Barron Geneveive Lake Sherman Powell Louise Garrow Sandra Hendrix Edna Mae Burnam Carol Hugus Cecil Arlen Dianne Foster Mortimer Manning Ginger Lyons Michael Brodsky Judy Sims Dorothy Jenkins Kay Harvey Sylvia Schaum Katherine Powell Esther C. Benson Carolyn McAlister Bernice Frost Marilyn Olson Olga E. Prigge Helen MacGregor William E. Hoesche Ella Ketterer Mary Anne Barren Dancing Bear Montague Ewing Ann Howard Fenn Paul, Stove Dianne Big Brown Bear Mana-Zucca

James David Corum Final Rites Arranged

Final rites for James David Corum 65 who died suddenly at his home were set for 3 p.m. at his residence 223 10th Ave SW with T A Thompson and Rev J A Self officiating. Corum a State Highway Department employee is survived by his wife two daughters five brothers three sisters and four grandchildren. burial in Brown Cemetery, Decatur.

James David Corum 10Th Ave T. A. Thompson J. A. Self Corum State Highway Department Linnie Corum H. C. Prince Decatur Winford Barnes

Hospital Dismissals List Names and Addresses

Dismissals include Mrs. W. B. Harvel Hartseller Mrs. Otto Hastings 1315 9th Ave SE Mrs. William Mardis and infant son 2212 5th Ave NW Mrs. Virginia Meadows 1435 Columbia Circle Mrs. Billy Monk and infant son West Court Apt Grady Milam Lowery 622 Gordon Drive Bobby Kirkpatrick 607 Grant St Mrs. W. C. Lamon Decatur 1 Little Patsy Hitt Trinity 1 Mrs. Lucille Hardin 917 Railroad St Mrs. Louise Sandlin Hartselle 1.

W. B. Harvel Hartseller Otto Hastings 9Th Ave William Mardis 5Th Ave Virginia Meadows Columbia Circle Billy Monk West Court Apt Grady Milam Lowery Gordon Drive Bobby Kirkpatrick Grant St.issions W. C. Lamon Decatur Little Patsy Hitt Trinity

Local Admits and Names at Athens Limestone Hospital

Admission notes list Mrs. Hubert Dollar and infant Sherry Kay Hardy, Mrs. Nancy Choate, M. D. Brannock in Athens 8, Ma B. B. Adams and daughter Toney 2, Robert Beckham 511 E. St. Athens, Mrs. Ruby Adams Toney 2, Mrs. Wayne Hunter and son Thomas St. Van Buren Gilbert, Elkmont.

Athens-Limestone Hospital Hubert Dollar Sherry Kay Hardy Nancy Choate M. D. Brannock Athens B. B. Adams Toney Robert Beckham E. St. Athens Ruby Adams Wayne Hunter Thomas St. van Buren Gilbert Elkmont

Lawrence County Hospital Notice

Lawrence County Hospital lists personnel Paris C Frost Moulton Walter Curry Moulton in a public staffing notice.

Lawrence County Hospital Paris C. Frost Moulton Walter Curry

Local Ward Residents Listed In Decatur Area Notices

A long list of residents and addresses appears in the Decatur General Hospital notice section. Names include Rachel Evans Andrew Motes Linda M Horton Nadine Burns W G Blackwell Doris Jean Walker Nadine Burns Jean Walker Odell Wilson S O Garrison John Smith Lonnie Starr Carl Woodard Sam Owens Thomas Morris Jacqueline Segars Eva Sowell David Posey and others with respective street addresses and cities in Alabama.

Linda M. Horton 6Th Ave Nadine Burns Falkville W. G. Blackwell Spring St Smyrna Ala Jeanette Stinson Tower Ave Rob Shafter Somerville Doris Jean Walker Tanner Jean Walker Odell Wilson E. Moulton St S. 0. Garrison Magnolia St Jeff Landers Decatur Freda Wagner Sherman St John Smith 8Th Ave Lonnie Starr Decature Carl Woodard Chestnut St Hartselle James W. College St Sam Owens Rogersville Thomas L. Morris East Ave Old Hickory Tenn John Edward Godwin Bernard Taylor 7Th Ave Jacqueline Segars 15Th Ave Eva Sowell 5Th Ave David Posey Sth Ave

Local Birth Notices From Decatur Town Creek And Hartselle

Mrs Matthew Childers and infant son Decatur. Mrs J P Newton and infant son Town Creek. Mrs Howard Norwood 316 12th. Miss Irene Bolan 611 W College St Hartselle.

Matthew Childers Decatur J. P. Newton Town Creek Howard Norwood 12Th Ave Irene Bolan W. College St. Hartselle

Valhermosa HDC Meets at Rolfe Home

June meeting of the Valhermosa Home Demonstration Club was held at the home of Mrs. J. W. Rolfe Jr. The session opened with a meditation led by Mrs. Ruby Jennings.

Valhermosa J. W. Rolfe, Jr Robert Willis Ruby Jennings

Two Injured In Intersection Crash At Highway 36 20

A noon collision at the Highway 36 and 20 intersection injured two people. James Gar Woods of Danville drove the pickup and was under x ray at Lawrence County Hospital, conscious. A couple identified as Mr and Mrs Jack E Love of Bangor Ala Rt 2 were also hospitalized for lacerations and bruises. Mr Love was not believed to be Hurt.

Courtland James Gar Woods Danville

Senate Expresses Hope for Satellites Under Reds

Senator Knowland predicts the Senate will soon approve a near unanimous resolution calling for the freeing of Soviet satellites. He plans to have Secretary Dulles testify before the Foreign Relations Committee to shape the measure without tying the President at the Geneva conference.

Senate Knowland Washington Sen Calif State Dulles Senate Foreign Relations Committee George D-Ga Dulles Sen. George

American Lt John J Goodrich among crew on Fishing Airlines plane

The seaplane operated by Fishing Airlines was en route from Formosa to Matsu when it crashed. The U S Military Assistance Advisory Group identified one American aboard as 1st Lt John J Goodrich, 26, of Rayne Louisiana, a medical corps member.

Ished Matsu Formosa U.S John J. Goodrich Rayne Medical Corps

Morgan County Rock Creek News Notes and Visitors

Mamie Livingston is vacationing in Florida. Mr. and Mrs Gain Smith and Regina visited his sister Mrs Glennis Puckett and Mr Puckett of Somerville. Visitors to Mrs Malinda Lewis included Mr and Mrs Jessie King and children of Georgia and others from Austinvill e Decatur and Somerville. Mr and Mrs Pete Lott and family visited his brother Melvin Long in Cullman. Mr and Mrs Ernest Winnsett and family of Falkville were guests of Mallie Lott and Danny. Miss Beckie McKee visits her nephew Jessie King in Georgia.

Mamie Livingston Florida Gain Smith Regina Glennis Puckett Puckett Somerville Malinda Lewis Jessie King Georgia Ed Kullman Rebecca Austinville Albert King Decatur Pete Lot

Copper Planters Demonstrated at Club Meeting

In the sixth chapter gathering, chairmen reports and a business session preceded Miss Lucille Hawkins county agent showing how to make copper planters and plaques. Plans for a July club picnic were discussed and refreshments were provided to nine members, Miss Hawkins, two visitors, and Hawkins' sister and her daughter.

Matthew Lucille Hawkins

County Receives Bidding Reports on Union Gravel Ridge

Final reports from the State Highway Department show Burgreen Contracting Co. of Athens won the bridge bid at 27 922.76 with federal funds of 13 961.38 and local shares of 6 980.69. G and R Contracting Co. won the roadway bid at 134 333.35 with federal 67 166.67 and state and county shares of 33 583.34 each. Other bidders listed for both projects. Board did not act on requested office help funds. The county engineer will handle new state aid duties including soil and materials surveys after July 1.

State Highway Department Morgan County County Board of Revenue and Control Burgreen Contracting Co Athens State G. & R. Contracting Co Goodwyn and Murphree Troy Montgomery Construction Co Montgomery Sim Howell Bryan McAfee Register

Moates Youth Recovered After Five Minute Search

The body of a Moates youth was recovered after a brief five minute search. Survivors include Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Moates of Moulton four, a brother Prentice Moates, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Terry of Moulton. Pallbearers named Lurr Hill Clyde Moates Kyle Moates Lachlan Terry Cliff Terry and Wassen Glenn.

Moates T. J. Moates Moulton Prentice Moates Walter Terry Lurr Hill Clyde Moates Kyle Moates Lachlan Terry Cliff Terry Wassen Glenn

ROKs Charge North Korea Adds Planes

Seoul accuses North Korea of violating the armistice by building an air force of 580 planes. The Republic of Korea reports a rapid expansion of jet aircraft and military capacity.

Roks North Korea Seoul Republic of Korea

Rites Here Today For Mrs. Vansandt

Funeral services for 86 year old Mrs. Mattie Vansandt were held today at 2 p.m. at the Sixth Avenue Church of God in Decatur with Rev. John Holeman and George Marshall officiating. She died Saturday night at her daughter’s Nashville home where she had been living. Interment followed at Blue Springs Cemetery with Peck directing. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Lyle of Nashville and Mrs. C. L. Wooten of Decatur, eight grandchildren, one brother Tom Pettit of Hartselle, and 13 great grandchildren. Pallbearers included Ted Simmons Marvin Pettit Otis Phillips Leo Pettit Carl McDonald and John M. Lyle.

Hartselle Mattie Vansandt Sixth Avenue Church Peck Directing Lyle Nashville C. L. Wooten 10Th Ave Decatur Tom Pettit Church of Christ Ted Simmons Marvin Pettit Otis Phillips Leo Pettit Carl McDonald John M. Lyle

Markets Report From Decatur Dairy and Grain Prices

Markets note cotton inch middling at 4.75 cents. cottonseed at 6000 per ton. milk Grade A at 6.10 per hundred. manufactured milk 2.95 per hundred. corn and oats prices listed. cattle prices for utility steers 13.80 to 17.50, cows 9.50 to 12.00, calves 17.50 to 19.50. hogs 180 to 220 pounds at 20.00.

Decatur Decatur Wan

North Alabama live poultry market reports steady demand

North Alabama offerings show good demand with steady prices at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Broilers and fryers sold to farms and plants with a range around 25 to 27 percent. In Atlanta the North live market remains steady with sufficient supplies and prices paid at 10 a.m. today for broilers in the 4-344 pound range.

Bey Agg North Alabama Atlanta Broilers Ee

Market Report From Birmingham at 10 30 A.M Monday

AP reports market steady quotes Birmingham f o b with wholesale grades set. Large extra and medium extra meet minimum 60 percent A quality 40 44 figures.

Birmingham F.o.b

Market Report Summary of Livestock Prices

The report lists bids and prices for cattle hogs sheep and pigs. Beef cattle notes utility and prime ranges 14.00 to 20.00 per hundredweight with various lot sizes. Hogs show bulk prices around 18.00 to 20.50 per hundredweight across weight classes while sows top near 15.00 and lambs fetch about 22.00 to 23.25.

Ls Dasoias

Cotton futures rise on trade demand in New York

New York cotton futures gained on local demand with afternoon prices 20 cents to $1 higher than the prior close. July at 34.10, October 34.15, and December 34.20.

New York

Births Report from Decatur General and Local Clinics

A series of birth notices from Hart selle and nearby towns lists multiple newborns this week. Families include Carl Woodard in Hart selle, Lonnie Starr in Decatur, Thomas Morris in Ensley, Bernard Taylor in SE Decatur, Earla Wilhite in Falkville, Denzil Jeffreys in Mr. Hope, and D C West in Hartselle, with births at Decatur General Hospital or Baugh Wiley Clinic on various days.

Carl Woodard Chestnut St Hart«selle Decatur General Hospital Lonnie Starr Decatur 2 Thomas L. Morris Ensley Ave General Hospital Bernard Taylor 7Th Ave Earla Wilhite Falkville 2 Baugh-Wiley Clinic Denzil Jeffreys Hope Baugh- Wiley Clinic D. C. West Rock St Hartselle

Last Rites Tuesday For J. M. Bloodworth Decaturite

Funeral services for James M. Bloodworth 70, a former Decatur resident now in Birmingham, are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church. He was found dead Sunday at the Vulcan Hotel. Burial in City Cemetery follows at 11 a.m. visit to his daughter’s home at 1045 Johnston St. Survivors include five daughters and one son.

James M. Bloodworth Decatur Birmingham Central Baptist Church Bloodworth Vulcan Hotel Guinnie Puckett Johnston St A. B. van Arsdale H. L. Tidwell City Cemetery Brown Alain Tomlinson Emerson McCulloch Charles Rogers Bennett Sims Auburn James M. Bloodworth, Jr Owen Pace Johnny Aycock Marvin Smith W. B. Shaw Leonard Moody Leon Childs

Suspension Bridge as Reversed Arch Concept

A suspension bridge functions as a reversed arch system with cables bearing loads and towers anchoring supports, converting arch thrust into horizontal tension. The design distributes weight through main cables to anchorage points, creating a stable span.

States May Get Airport Funds for Construction Aid

Senate approved a bill to provide federal matching funds for airport construction in 10 states with annual grants over a million dollars. Texas leads at 3,093,777 yearly for four years, followed by California, New York, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Total program would authorize 63 million annually for four years, with houses to approve and Eisenhower to sign. Outside the top ten, Alabama, Florida and Georgia receive smaller allocations.

Washington Senate Texas California New York Illinois Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Ohio Pennsylvania House Eisenhower Alabama Florida Georgia

Big Four foreign ministers hold private talks on July 18 meeting

The text reports private talks between Molotov and the four foreign ministers plus a cordial session with Secretary of State Dulles. A joint agreement covered procedural details for the Big Four chiefs of government meeting on July 18. The U N disclosed Hammarskjold received a joint request to use the Palace of Nations for the summit.

Molotov Molewith Jobe Foster Dulles U.N Dag Hammarskjold Palace of Nations

Evans’s Texas and Tennessee political battles noted

The obituary mentions Columbus Asbury and Alice Silli man Evans. It credits his crusading zeal to his father a former prohibitionist. Evans earlier exposed a Texas highway scandal while with Carter’s Fort Worth newspaper helping drive Dan Moody’s governor election. He battled Gov Gordon Browning in Tennessee then backed Browning for the office later.

Columbus Asbury Alice Silliman Evans Evans Carter Fort Worth Ferguson Dan Moody Texas Tennessee Gordon Browning

Delmar Jones Dies in Decatur General Hospital Visit

Delmar Jones a 48 year old Opelika resident and native of Morgan County died Sunday at 5 am after a heart attack while visiting relatives. Services set for 4 pm at Hartselle Baptist Church with Rev. Stringfellow and Rev. Reese. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. He leaves wife Nora Jones a son Milton Jones two grandchildren and siblings. Pallbearers listed with honorary names. He was an insurance salesman and member of First Baptist Opelika.

Hartselle D. C. Stringfellow Waymon C. Reese Hartselle Baptist Church Delmar Jones Opelika Jones Morgan County Decatur General Hospital Evergreen Cemetery Peck Jomes Nora Jones Milton Jones West Point Rufus Minter Falkville Hubert Penn Huntsville Jessie Mae Harvel Knoxville Tenn Loyd Jones Roy Jones Detroit First Baptist Church W. H. Barton H. H. Nunally C. E. Penn Coleman Blackwood A. H. Putnam Melvin Blackwood Walter Kilpatrick Andrew Story Pete Golden R. M. Bailey H. D. Hocutt Grady Bailey Jesse Putnam Ernest Gibson J. C. Langley N. D. Helms John Pratt Paul Sherrer Dayron Brown E. R. Torrence Graham Foster Theodore Barton Otis Harper A. L. Sto

Tungsten Melting Point Report

An article notes tungsten does not begin to melt until reaching 3380 degrees Celsius, highlighting its high temperature stability and industrial uses.

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