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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1961

Page

2

Hit and run investigation ties pink Nash Rambler to Decatur area

Police report a pink Nash Rambler station wagon linked to a hit and run during a Monday incident. A 1961 Chevrolet driven by Marion Krogman Baur and a 1959 International truck driven by Jack D. Corum collided on 6th Ave SE. Nearby, a window was broken at McCulloch Appliance Co and a discussion notes bank area events. The Morgan County Grand Jury plans to report after a holiday, and the Decatur Curb Market will operate Wednesdays from 6 to 11 am with produce and groceries for sale.

Decatur Huntsville Marion Krogman Baur Ave. SE Jack D. Corum Cedar St 6Th Ave Clements’ Barber Shop Corum McCulloch Appliance Co Bank and Cherry Sts Bank St

Presbyterian bodies halt plan to unite and study minster tests

At the last assembly session debates stalled talks of organic union with the Northern Church while approving a counseling program requiring specified intelligent aptitude and personality inventories for minister candidates. Reapportionment, seminary relocation to McKenzie Tennessee, and related actions were deferred for next year. The Sunibel Island note mentions Queen Isabella of Spain as namesake in a separate item.

Northern Presbyterian Church Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly McKenzie Tenn Memphis Sue Hock Ark

Rotary Work ls Reviewed at Decatur Club Meeting

Jesse Stimson handed over the Decatur Rotary Club presidency to Ben Larkins on Monday and reviewed activities from Oneonta Russellville and other chapters. The 115 member body updated its constitution and by laws and reported 89.4 percent attendance for the year.

Rotary Jesse Stimson Ben Larkins Decatur Rotary Club W. H. Jenkins Carey Wan Tema Oneonta Russellville

Hospital List of Dismissals and Birth Notices

A roster shows multiple names with addresses noting dismissals from hospitals and birth notices. Entries include Mrs J B Rice in Moulton and infant daughters listed for several families across Huntsville Trinity Hillsboro Moulton Hart selle Trin.

Local Residents Named With Addresses in City Notes

Mrs May Edmonson and Mrs Wilma Bynum appear among local residents listed with street addresses. Names include Master Barry Compton Trinity Miss Jennifer Coulter Moulton and others such as Master Roger Walden 814 5th and Marvin Leeth Somerville. Public notice style listing households and kin.

May Edmonson 3Rd Ave Barry Compton Trinity Annie Atchley Roger Walden 5Th Ave Marvin Leeth Somerville Murry DeGraffenreid Decatur James Henderson 20Th Ave John Ledbetter Walter Shurden Spraggins

Admissions and dismissals noted in Decatur and Town Creek

Admissions include Mrs D W Cartee of Decatur and Master Connie Livingston of Moulton. Dismissals list Mrs Mary Williams of 605 Holly and Mrs R J Crosslin with her infant daughter from Town Creek.

D. W. Cartee Decatur Mary Williams Annette Baisden 4Th Ave Connie Livingston Moulton R. J. Crosslin Town Creek

Local Cullman Area Notables List Names

A readable OCR fragment lists residents and family names in Cullman and nearby towns including Hanceville Perry Parker Littleton Sandlin Arnold Donnie Smith Evelyn Pigg Marion Gorham Crumbley Elam Rice Barnett Dixon Barnett Gable Drake Barwood Baileyton Hamilton Garden City Anders Robinson Geisen Calvert and others associated with Cullman area communities.

Hubert H. Arnold Hanceville Donnie Joe Smith Cullman Evelyn Pigg Vinemont Marion A. Gorham Blountsville James L. Crumbley Holly Pond George S. Elam Addison Marion W. Rice Emmet Barnett Emmet Dixon Barnett Billy J. Gable Wendell Euell Drake Paul S. Barwood Baileyton Eugene Hamilton Garden City Milas T. Anders Bremen

Numbers through the ages and a puzzle draw

A feature explains ancient counting methods and the origin of digits and the decimal system, noting Roman and Hindu contributions. It also includes a cartoon dialogue, an extra prize draw with drawing entry rules, and yesterday's puzzle answer. The column names a winner, Cheryl Rain, 14, Smiths Falls, Ontario.

Cheryl Rain Smiths Falls Ontario

Names List From Cullman Athens Area Obituaries or Notices

A long line of names and spouses from Cullman Hanceville Logan Holly Pond Rogersville Athens Anderson and surrounding areas. The list includes Billie Dale Watts Terry Tubbs Mrs Duel Waldrep Grady orhriston Mrs Escol Duke Mrs Pauline Wesley Mrs Horace Pope and many others with residents in Cullman Athens Vinemont Holly Pond Toney and nearby communities.

Billie Dale Watts Cullman Terry Tubbs Hanceville Duel E. Waldrep Logan Grady Orhriston Milas T. Anders Bremen Escol H. Duke Pauline Wesley Horace B. Pope William Randall Drake B. R. Reeder Vinemont Marlon Hilton Bill Reeder Phillip David McClendon Edwin Holcombe Holly Pond H. J. Crider Glenn Earl Davis

Local Residents Named in Trinity and Hillsboro Notices

A list of residents and associated numbers appears, detailing names Mrs Earl Ready Mrs Wayne Rutherford Mrs Junior Knighton W A Kirby Ellis Burgess Mrs J O Weeks Mrs Dwight Ellenburg Mrs Everett Shelton Mrs Vernon Dutton and Mrs C J Johnson with various counts.

Earl Ready Trinity Wayne Rutherford Town Creek Junior Knighton W. A. Kirby Mount Hope Ellis Burgess Grayson J. O. Weeks Hillsboro Dwight Ellenburg Everett Shelton Vernon Dutton Moulton C. J. Johnson Danville

Hatton Couple Honored at Decatur Outing

Mr and Mrs Ver non Lang Pam and Nolen recently moved to Decatur and were honored by the Hatton High School young people's Sunday School class with a Woodall outing. Lang resigned as a Hatton High School alum to start a business in Decatur.

Hatton Vernon Lang Pam Nolen Decatur Woodall’s Lang Nee Hatton High School

Lawrence Arrests Moulton Weekend Summary

Lawrence County Sheriffs forces reported weekend arrests for public drunkenness four, violation of the prohibition law two, driving while intoxicated one, issuing a worthless check one, reckless driving two, resisting arrest one, desertion and non support one. One person was also picked up for Franklin County authorities.

Lawrence Moulton Lawrence County Franklin County

Cullman Chamber Board Endorses Concert Plan

Cullman County Chamber of Commerce board endorses a concert event proposed by local organizers. The endorsement signals support for a community music initiative and potential regional involvement.

Concert Cullman Cullman County

Club Meeting Set For 6 30 Tonight At All Steak Cafe

Members convene at 6 30 tonight at All Steak Cafe for a club meeting to discuss upcoming plans. Attendees will review agenda items and confirm future event dates.

All Steak Cafe

Jury Reduces Assessment in Decatur Sewer Case

A Decatur city case over a sewer line on 13th Ave and Moulton St W saw a jury set an assessment at 137.50 after a court session in which Mrs. Maggie Royer and family disputed benefits. Judge James N Bloodworth presided. A separate damage suit, Lonzo Jackson v Vann Hough, involving a 1960 tractor demolition after a Thunderbird collision, proceeded under Judge Newton B Powell.

Decatur Maggie O. Royer Royer 13Th Ave Moulton St. W Valdermose Springs

Helles Funeral Services Held At Blue Springs

Funeral services for Helles were held Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Blue Springs Baptist Church with Peck Funeral Home directing burial in the adjoining cemetery Nephews to serve as pallbearers Survivors include wife Mrs Orewe Johnson two sons Howard and Russell Lynn Johnson one stepson Kenneth Lipscomb all of Hartselle three sisters Mrs Eunice Brown Somerville two Mrs Delores Pike Hart selle and Mrs Lois McCutcheon Somerville and two brothers Ernie Johnson Somerville and Willie Johnson Lacey s Spring Johnson was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Blue Springs Baptist Church Peck Funeral Home Orewe Johnson Howard Russell Lynn Johnson Kenneth Lipscomb Hartselle Eunice Brown Somerville Delores Pike Lois McCutcheon

Local births reported across Alabama towns

A string of birth announcements lists new daughters and sons born to families in Cullman Logan Bremen Cullman Athens Rogersville Athens Hills Trinity Decatur and Hartselle. Hospitals include Cullman Athena Limestone Bank Street and Decatur General with dates June 24 25 and Monday.

Harley E. Calvert Cullman Cullman Hospital Duel E. Waldrop Logan Milas Anders Bremen Billy Joe Gable Crutcher Rouse Athens Athens-Limestone Hospital Samuel R. Stewart Rogersville Claud Gilbert Athens- Limestone Hospital J. O. Weeks Hills Lawrence County Hospital Junior Knighten Trinity D. W. Cartee Decatur 1 Bank Street Hospital James Harvey 12Th St Decatur General Hospital Jack Slate Hartselle Harlon Harp 9Th Ave

New Club Members Named Amid July 4 Attendance Plans

The club adds six new members Robert G. Worley Blake Blakewood George T. Hinckley Charles H. Cromer Charlie Thompson and Charles A. Moler There will be no regular meeting on July 4 A cafe table will host signups for attendance on July 4 or July 7

Robert G. Worley Blake Blakewood George T. Hinckley Charles H. Cromer Charlie Thompson Charles A. Moler

Rotary officers slated for Cullman installation

Cullman Rotary Club will install officers for the coming year at a 6 30 p m meeting tonight in Lorenz Restaurant. New president will be W Q Bill Buettner Jr.

Cullman Cullman Rotary Club Lorenz Restaurant W. Q Bill) Buettner Jr

Markets Report from Decatur Calves and Hogs

Decatur markets show calves fairly active with good and choice dealers at 24.00 to 27.00. Hogs at 600 head with rising bids 25 to 50 higher. No. 1-3, 190 to 240 pounds bringing 17.00 to 17.50 with lows 12.00 to 14.30.

Wall Street Opens Week Lower As Dow Dips to 679.50

The NY market showed a dull midday decline with the AP average down .70 to 241.60 as industrials and major sectors slipped. Some gains appeared in a few stocks while leaders like Du Pont and Woolworth posted fractional rises amid mixed bond activity.

New York Associated Press Ford General Motors Chrysler American Motors Gulf Oil Sperry Rand Goodyear Allied Chemical American Tobacco du Pont Woolworth Chesapeake & Ohio Southern Om

Genesco and Goodyear Stars Align in New Pact

Genesco and Goodyear sign tentative agreement with A&P and Hercules to supply parts. Pac Cp Goodrich Co shows interest as 744 unit order rumors swirl. Pdr Co reports half-second delays in production.

Genesco Ga Pac Cp Goodrich Goodyear Gt A&p Hercules Pdr Co

Poultry market report shows steady undertone nationwide

Birmingham AP notes steady undertone in broilers and fryers with 946,100 head traded vs 794,800 last Tuesday. Prices at farms 13 to 13.5 cents per lb, 1,102,700 head. Atlanta AP reports live poultry 2% lbs at farms 13 to 14 cents, hens limited for fair demand, light heavy type at farms 13 to 14 cents, FOB plants 15 to 15.5 cents, small lots 7 cents at farms.

Poultry Birmingham Atlanta

Eggs Birmingham 99 Good Demand Clears Supplies

Market report notes strong demand clearing egg supplies by 9:30 a.m. today. Grade A large 40 to 43 cents, mediums 33 to 35, small prices and case details include store delivery and nearby producers sales.

Birmingham

Nashville Livestock Prices Report Weak Sheep and Mixed Cattle

AP Nashville market notes cattle 200 head with steers 22.00 to 33.50, good vealers 24, hogs 800 head active bulk No 1-3 190-240 pounds at 17.50 to 18.00, sows 13.00 to 15.00 weak, sheep 900 head slow with choice and prime 18.50 to 19.00 and 15.00 to 18.00 for good to average.

Livestock Nashville

Birth Announcement At Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital

A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Berryman at Hartselle Hospital and will be welcomed at 413 12th Ave SW Sun day.

Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital Henry Berryman 12Th Ave Hartselle Hospital

Times Wins Suit Rounds Move to Federal Court in Montgomery Claims

The Times secured permission to have federal court decide three remaining Montgomery related suits alleging racial tensions. Earlier petition to keep a third complaint in state court was withdrawn. For two cases all white juries awarded 500000 each to Montgomery officials, while others totaling 2 million were moved to federal court. The ministers Abernathy Seay Shuttlesworth Lowery are named in the proceedings.

The Times Montgomery Martin Luther King Jr King Earl James L. B. Sullivan Patterson Frank Parks Clyde Sellers S. Seay Jr F. L. Shuttlesworth Birmingham J. E. Lowery Mobile Walter B. Jones New York Alabama

Bookmobile Schedule For Several Towns

The notice lists a bookmobile route with times at Flint Day's Store 9 30 to 10 15 Hartselle Housing Project 16 30 to 11 Falkville Library 11 20 to 12 Massey Summerfords Grocery 11 30 Massey Laney's Grocery 1 35 to 2 10 Penn Community Penns Store 2 20 to 2 55 Penn Community Morris's Grocery 3 to 3 30.

Flint Day’s Hartselle Falkville Library Massey Summerford’s Laney’s Penn Community Penn’s Morris's

Tanner Youth Faces Larceny Case In Limestone County

An 18 year old Tanner youth is jailed in Limestone County on grand larceny charges. Gerald Kyle allegedly stole a 1953 Ford motor owned by W. N. Aldridge and installed it into his car after removing it from a 1953 Ford pickup. Sheriff Clyde Ennis announced the details.

Athens Tanner Limestone County Gerald Kyle W. N. Aldridge Brown’s Ferry Clyde Ennis Kyle

Deaths Annie Searcy Cullman

Annie Searcy aged 65 died Monday at 5 45 am in Cullman Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 am from Spring Valley Church with burial in Spring Valley Cemetery. Survivors include two sons two daughters and two great grandchildren.

Cullman Annie Searcy Cullman Hospital Spring Valley Church Spring Valley

World War I veteran Philip B. Markham laid to rest in Barrarrcas

Philip B. Markham of Pensacola Florida died and was buried in Barrarrcas. He served in World War I. Survivors include son Philip Jr Randolph MA. sisters Nell Kuhn Istachatta FL H A Malo ne Montgomery AL E P McDonald Louisville KY. brothers H B Markham Montgomery J E Markham McAllen TX Charles H Markham Decatur. He was a retired coach carpenter for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, with work in Decatur and South Louisville.

Pensacola Fla Barrarrcas Philip, Jr Randolph Mass Nell Kuhn Istachatta H. A. Malone Montgomery E. P. McDonald Louisville H. B. Markham J. E. Markham McAllen Tex Charles H. Markham

Funeral services for T. W. Skinner 74 Trade

Funeral services for T. W. Skinner 74 of Trade are held today at 2 p.m. from Livingston Church with burial in Livingston Cemetery. Surviving are his wife four daughters Mrs. Johnnie Mauldin Mrs. Joyce Murphey Mrs. Louise Williams and Miss Elmer Skinner four brothers and one sister.

Cullman T. W. Skinner Livingston Johnnie Mauldin Joyce Murphey Louise Williams Elmer_ Skinner

Funeral services for Richard Owens planned in Paint Rock

Funeral services for Richard Owens will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Missionary Baptist Church in Paint Rock Alabama. Burial will be in Paint Rock Cemetery with Reynolds directing. Survivors include three brothers Frank Owens Burt Owens both of Paint Rock and Claude Owens of Huntsville, and one sister Mrs Ellem House of Huntsville.

Richard Owens Missionary Baptist Church Paint Rock Ala Reynolds Frank Burt Owens Claude Owens Huntsville Ellem House

Rickey Stricken Heart Attack Shocks Baseball Leader

AP reports Branch Rickey, renowned MLB magnate and farm system pioneer, suffered a heart attack today in Canada. The note comes via Rickey’s personal secretary as details remain scarce and conditions unclear.

Pittsburgh Branch Rickey Canada Rickey

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