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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1962

Page

2

McClellan cites gang control in night club investigations

Senate subcommittee chair John L McClellan reports hearings reveal criminality and moral depravity behind ho tky tonk venues. He says clubs are hoodlum controlled, AGVA contracts protect strippers, and illegal acts like drink hustling and prostitution are common. He accuses AGVA of collusion with criminals and ignoring dancers rights.

Washington Senate John L McClellan D-Ark American Guild of Variety Artists AGVA AGWA

Highest Honor for Truman in Korea War Aid

The South Korean Foreign Ministry announced that former President Harry S. Truman will be awarded the Order of National Foundation, its highest decoration, for his decision to send American troops to aid in repelling Communist forces in the Korean War. Ambassador Chung Il-kwon will present the honor in Washington on behalf of Gen. Chung Hee Park.

Seoul South Korea Harry S. Truman Foreign Ministry Order of National Foundation Truman Washington Chung Il-kwon Chung Hee Park

Robertson Named To AU Post

Auburn announcement reports Dr. Fred R. Robertson named to succeed Dr. E T York as director of the Auburn University Extension Service. York resigns from Auburn to return to federal duties, effective July 1, with Robertson already serving as acting extension director in York's absence since March 1961.

Robertson AU Post Auburn Ala Fred R. Robertson E.T. York Auburn University Extension Service York

Airline Strike Ban Extended Ten Days

A federal judge extended the temporary ban on Pan Am engineers strike for 10 days. Judge George Rosling acted moments before the prior order expired. Daniel Kornblum said he would seek immediate appellate review. Eastern Air Lines, shut since Saturday, awaits Pan Am case results before deciding next steps.

New York Pan American World Airways Daniel Kornblum Engineers’ Union U.S. Dist George Rosling U.S. Court of Appeals Rosling Pan Am Eastern Air Lines

Convicted Spy Soblen Reported Missing in NY

Dr. Robert A. Soblen, 62, convicted of spying for the Soviet Union, was reported missing by his wife today as he awaited surrender for a life sentence. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest and FBI agents hunted for him while a hearing was set to seek forfeit of his $100,000 bail.

New York Robert A. Soblen Sobien Soviet Union William B. Herlands Soblen U.S. Atty David R. Hyde FBI U.S Robert M. Morgenthau

Sgt York to undergo second operation in Nashville

Sgt. Alvin C. York, 74, scheduled for surgery in Nashville after recent treatment for internal bleeding. Dr. Guy C. Pinkley said the procedure on his enlarged prostate is not serious and York should be home in Pall Mall, Tennessee within a week to 10 days.

Nashville, Tenn Alvin C. York Nashville Guy C. Pinkley Pall Mall, Tenn

Bride-to-be Arrested for Forging Checks To Buy Trousseau

Miss Alberta Nestor 26 was arrested in Memphis on what would have been her wedding day for forging the name of her fiancé’s aunt on 15 checks totaling 729 dollars to purchase a trousseau. The wedding, set for Monday, was postponed indefinitely.

Memphis, Tenn Trousseau Alberta Nestor

Markets and sale notices from Decatur area

Market prices listed for cotton, coffee, milk products, wood, grains, poultry feed, cattle and hogs with ranges for weight classes and condition. Sale ads include framed slate black board, furniture, wicker, and a picnic table, plus an auction set for storage charge goods and pickup canning peaches including contact numbers and locations in Decatur.

Wall Street Mixed in Moderate Trading as Volume Dips

In New York the stock market held at a somewhat lower level in moderate late trading with about 4 million shares changing hands. Most key stocks posted fractional losses or small gains amid uncertainty, while a few growth issues swung. IBM briefly rose then regained gains, Polaroid edged up, and Xerox climbed two points. Auto shares were little moved as sales stayed at a record pace since 1955. GM held near unchanged, Ford and Chrysler up slightly, AT&T up over one point.

New York IBM Polaroid Xerox General Motors Ford Chrysler At&t Eastman Kodak Merck du Pont American Stock Exchange U.S

Complete Weather and River Tonight and Tomorrow

Thursday June 28 sunset 7:05 p.m. sunrise 4:38 a.m. Moonrise 2:48 a.m. New Moon Sunday. Venus sets 9:03 p.m. and lies about 112 million miles away with an upcoming close approach in November to 25 million miles from Earth.

Venus

Weather and River Report for Decatur Area

Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge reads 20.9 feet, up 20 feet in 24 hours, sea level 555.21 feet. TVA lakes Pickwick 413.2, Guntersville 594.5, Whitesburg 555.8, Wheeler 555.8, Wilson 507.0 feet. High Tuesday 89, low 72. 11:10 a.m. 84. Today partly cloudy and warm with scattered thundershowers. winds 6 to 12 mph, strong gusts in showers. High 91, low 68, high Thursday 90.

Keller Memorial Bridge TVA Pickwick Guntersville Whitesburg Wheeler Wilson

Five Day Forecast for Alabama Temperatures Near Normal

The forecast projects average temperatures close to normal with little daily variation. Highs between 89 and 92 and lows from 66 to 71. Rain chances include light to locally heavy showers, mainly in scattered afternoon or evening periods across the period.

Alabama

Noon stocks report shows wide mix of major companies

A noon stock scan lists many firms with varied gains and losses including Hercules, Thy Acme Steel, Am Sugar, Coca Cola, General Electric, Ford, Chrysler, Boeing, Texaco, Exxon, and Westinghouse. Notable performers include Kaiser at 264%, Am Can 4044, and Union Carbide. Several rail and utilities names appear with modest changes.

Hercules Pdr Thy Acme Steel Aliis Chal Air Baker Kaiser Can Kress Suth Sugar Ling & My T&t Lockh Air Glorillard Armour Lou & Nash Macy Babcock & W Martin Co Balt & Ohio Masonite Mik Bell & How Merr'Ch & S Beth Steel Mpis Hon Boeing Mongan Borden Mont Ward Bar Ind S Nat Dairy Calum & Hifty Nat Distill Owens Ches & Ohio Penney Chrysler Phill Collins Rexall Reyn Delta Air L Texaco Elec UN O Cal Gen Mills Gas Cp Genesco UU CS Steel Warner B Goodrich West UN Tel Goodyear Westy Elec Lq Gt A&p Winn Dixie Greyhound Woolworth

Nashville Market Report Delivers Mixed Livestock Data

Nashville AP market notes show cattle demand steady to weak with 550 730 lb slaughter yearlings mainly heifers at 20.00 to 22.50 while stocker cattle and calves fetch 22.00 to 25.00. Hog prices hold at 18.25 to 18.75 for 185 to 240 lb, sows 12.50 to 14.00. Sheep run slow with lambs 21.50 to 22.50, rams, ewes lower in limited sale.

Decatur Nashville

Hog receipts and hog weights report across Georgia and Florida

Hog receipts amount to 2,700 at Albany with movements in Thomasville Columbus Moultrie Dothan and Jacksonville. Prices show No 1-2 190-230 lb barrows and gilts at 18.00 to 18.50 with bulk No 1-3 180-240 lb at 17.50 to 18.00 and other weights 160-180 lb and 240-270 lb at 17.00 to 17.75. Lows range 13.00 to 15.50.

Thomasville Albany Columbus Moultrie Dothan Ala Jacksonville Fla

Eggs market report from Birmingham price trends

AP notes in Birmingham that demand is fair and supplies ample for large eggs while medium stock is barely adequate. Prices are unchanged to 2% cents higher for mediums and 4 cents higher for small. Consumer grade retailer prices through 9 30 a m today include store door delivery and car lot sales with minimum one case.

Birmingham

Poultry market firm as live supplies run tight in Birmingham

AP reports broilers and fryers in Birmingham steady with occasional queues at 13.5 cents. Ready to cook demand remains strong, often exceeding available supply for weekend deliveries. Estimated slaughter today 944,800 head versus 766,700 last Wednesday. Farm quotes 13 cents for broilers and fryers, few sales under contract or above quotation by up to 1 cent. delivered plant prices 13.5 to 14.5 cents.

Birmingham

Self Elected Morgan Red Cross Chapter Chairman

I E Self was elected chapter chairman of the Morgan County Chapter of the American Red Cross at the annual meeting held Tuesday afternoon at the Chapter House on Caitpoint. He succeeds Daren H Easter who had the post for two years. Other officers include Earl Dyer vice chairman Mrs John Collier secretary and Joe Blackburn treasurer. Directors for 1962 65 include Joe Sloan Rex Rankin Daren Easter Lloyd Troeltzsch A D Preston J B Morgan John Cook W P Maxwell Ed Turner Joy Etheridge Dan Lawrence and R G McNelly. Mrs W J Hubert replaces Mrs Ed Milner as director for one year. The meeting closed with a film showing of the chapter's activities for the fiscal year.

Morgan County American Red Cross Red Cross Cain St. Daren Easter Shelf Self Cain Daren H. Easter Earl Dyer John Collier Joe Blackburn Joe Sloan Rex Rankin Daren Easter Lloyd Troeltzsch A. D. Preston J. B. Morgan John Cook W. P. Maxwell Ed Turner Joy Etherddge Dan Lawrence R. G. McNelly W. J. Hubert Ed Milner The

Births in Athens Limestone and vicinity

Mr and Mrs James E Dunna vant Athens 1 welcome a daughter Tuesday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr and Mrs Dear Cottles Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr and Mrs Tommy Hendrix Athens a daughter Monday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wayne Waters Moulton 2 a daughter Monday at Lawrence County Hospital. A boy to Mr and Mrs Richard L Jackson 905 17th Ave SE Tuesday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. A boy to Mr and Mrs Lowell G Holmes 1805 Danville Rd SW Tuesday at Decatur General. A boy to Mr and Mrs Lester Garrison Hartselle today at Decatur General Hospital.

James E. Dunnavant Athens Athens-Limestone Hospital Dear Cottles Limestone Hospital Tommy Hendrix Wayne Waters Moulton Lawrence County Hospital Richard L. Jackson 17Th Ave Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital Lowell G. Holmes Danville Rd Decatur General Hospital Lester Garrison Hartselle Donald Keil Somerville Rd Frank A. Turner Myrtle L. Garrison

Deaths Funeral services for Sam J Tyree at Arley

Sam J Tyree died at 72 on June 22 at his home in Arley. Funeral services were held Sunday at Liberty Baptist Church Winston County. Survivors include his widow S J Tyree seven daughters Lela Morton Lela Fulenwider Lillian Morton Laura Cleghorn Lorene Dunn Lurlene Barron Lara Serrett four sons Dolphus Dennis Johnnie Tyree Dwight Tyree three sisters one brother and other relatives.

Sam J. Tyree Arley Liberty Baptist Church Winston County S. J. Tyree Lela Morton Lela Fulenwider Lacon Lillian Morton Cullman Laura Cleghorn Addison Lorene Dunn Lurlene Barron Lara Serrett Oregon Dolphus Dennis Johnnie Tyree Dwight Tyree Birmingham

Art Flying Described as Essential by Bevo Howard

Beverly E. Howard says too few pilots enter aerobatic flying. At a Washington Aero Club luncheon he argued precision flying demands initiative discipline and training. Howard 48 runs an Army Pilot Training School at Fort Rucker and an aircraft maintenance facility at Fort Campbell and has been flying since 17 earning six world aerobatic championships.

Washington Beverly E Bevo Howard The Aero Club of Washington Ft. Rucker Ala Ft. Campbell

Four Traffic Mishaps In City Cause Property Damage

Four Tuesday traffic incidents caused property damage with three-vehicle a crash on Grant Street and two-vehicle rear-end collisions on 7th Street SE and 6th Avenue NE. Drivers include Barbara Allgood and P K Evans, Billy Holland and Billy McCravy, Judson Pheny, Dewey Hughes, T G Chasteen, Elsie Kinger, and R T McCombs.

Barbara Gail Allgood Pennylane P K. Evans Athens 16Th Ave 7Th St Allgood Evans Billy Holland Jackson St Billy McCravy North St Grant St Holland 6Th Ave McCrary Cosbie St Judson C. Pheny Magnolia St Dewey Hughes Highway T. G. Chasteen Hartselle Elsie G. Kinger St. Petersburg Fla R. T. McCombs Marco Ind Klinger Church St McCombs

Cullman Convict Escapes Custody

Two convicts escaped from Kilby Prison were sought today. Bobby Ford aged 23 and Paul Douglas Deardsen aged 22 evaded custody after escaping Tuesday. Ford's record includes a Cullman County robbery sentence and Deardsen's Jefferson County burglary conviction. Authorities had no immediate clues on their destination.

Montgomery Kilby Trusty Bobby Ford Paul Douglas Deardsen Ford Cullman County Deardien Jefferson County

Office Building Permit Highlights and Several New Homes

City clerk's office issued six building permits including an office building and a Bayside Subdivision paving permit totaling over 100000 dollars. The office building at 8th Ave NE and Wilson St costs 16442 dollars, owned by James H. Lee and built by De Witt Shirley, with 2006 square feet and seven offices. Holland and Woodard handle Bayside paving valued at 39235 dollars. Other permits cover four new residences and an addition to a residence with values ranging from 16000 to 23700 dollars.

Bayside Dewitt Shirley 8Th Ave Wilson St James H. Lee Lee Dixie Freezer, Inc Holland and Woodard L. L. Pressnell Charles St S. M. Rigel Betty St Virgil Bailey 4Th Ave John Humphrey Tower St

Hospital Dismissals List From Athens Area

A compact roll shows patients and dismissals across Athens area including Floyd Newman, George Taylor, Mrs. Ruby Dunnavant, Mary Ann Cottles, Lilly Mae Derrick, and Countess Sloss. Other names include Mrs. Barbara Gordon, Toney Grisby, Derek Grisby, Riley Turner, Mrs. Doris Mae Harris, Mrs. Jewel Pitts, Mrs. Tamsie Mae Balch, George William Ball and residents from Elkmont and Rogersville.

Floyd Newman Athens George Taylor Toney 2 Ruby Dunnavant Mary Ann Cottles Lilly Mae Derrick Barbara Gordon Toney Grisby Derek Grisby Riley Turner Countess Sloss Doris Mae Harris Jewel Pitts Elkmont Tamsie Mae Balch Lexington George William Ball Rogersville

Local Names List From Moulton Area Notices

A roster of residents and spouses appears, listing Nell Simms from Moulton and Thurston Hill Houston, Wayne Waters and Archie Hamyy from Moulton and Barry Johnson from Trinity with others including J. C. McLemore, B. L. Johnson, Lou Letson, Austin Hayes, Felton Jones, Goodwin Voss, Grady Waters, Jerry Carroll, and Lehman Woods from towns such as Moulton Trinity Hillsboro Courtland Danville and Hillsboro. The fragment reads like a civic directory or social notice with multiple 1s and 2s signaling entries and households.

Nell Simms Moulton Thurston Hill Houston Wayne Waters Archie Hamyy Barry Johnson Trinity J. C. McLemore B. L. Johnson Danville Lou Letson Courtland Austin Hayes Hillsboro Felton Jones Hilsboro Goodwin Voss Grady Waters Jerry Carroll Lehman Woods

List of residents and addresses in a local notice

A collection of names and street addresses across multiple town areas including Grant Street SE Sherman Street SE Lacey Spring Somerville Road Athens Hartsville Madison 3 Madison 7 and Moulton with various residents and a listed infant son. No events or actions are described.

Local Residents Named in District Notices

A list of residents including Mrs Nell Houston 801 E Moul ton St John Thomas Eaton 218 11th Ave NW Melvin H Johnson Decature Mrs Aliie Rainey 446 Jackson Mrs H J Carter and infant daughter Meridianville Ala Mrs Shirley Crosswhite 1818 College St Mrs Jewell Ogle C15 Mc Glathery Lane Mrs Ernestine Murphy Madison 3 appears in the notice.

Nell Houston E. Moulton St. John Thomas Melvin H. Johnson Decature Aliie Rainey Jackson H. J. Carter Meridianville Ala Shirley Crosswhite College St Jewell Ogle McGlathery Lane Ernestine Murphy Madison

BANK STREET Admissions list notes several entries

Mrs. Laverne Coggin at 1215 Sixth and Mrs. Charles Glenn with an infant daughter at Moulton appear among Bank Street admissions. Also listed are Mrs. Seldon Martin with an infant son at Decatur and Mrs. Roy Spofford residing at 2107 Penny Lane.

Charles Glenn Moulton Seldon Martin Decature Roy Spofford Pennylane

Tanksley family reunion set for July 4 at Hep sidam Grounds

Relatives of the late S. P. Tanksley and Harriett K. Tanksley known as Uncle Sol and Aunt Harriett are invited to a family reunion on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hep sidam Picnic Grounds, 10 miles south of here on Highway 3. Attendees should contact relatives and bring food.

Condition of Mrs Hopkins at Russellville Hospital

Mrs L P Hopkins of Moulton remains under care at Russellville Hospital after seven days, with reports indicating she is still not well. No further medical details provided.

Moulton L. P. Hopkins Russellville Hospital

Town Creek Police Log Shows Drunkenness and DWI

Town Creek police records for the past week list four cases including three for public intoxication and one for driving while intoxicated. The incidents reflect local enforcement activity and ongoing concerns about public safety in Town Creek.

Town Creek

Brown reunion in Falkville hosts Nelsons near Cole Springs

Falkville residents and relatives gather Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Nelson near Cole Springs for the annual Brown reunion. Basket lunches will be served at noon and all relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Falkville Leon Nelson Falkville 1 Cole Springs

Sheriff’s deputies pick up one person Tuesday

A sheriff s force picked up one person on Tuesday in an incident described as in sane by witnesses. The report notes no further details on location or the outcome.

Athen — Sheriff's Force

Arrests Made For Public Drunkenness In Athens Tuesday

Police reported two arrests in Athens on Tuesday for public drunkenness. The incidents involved individuals stopped by officers and charged with disorderly conduct related to intoxication. Both cases were processed through local jail intake.

Athens

Chief Better Flint Improves After Hospital Stay

Flint Police Chief Odis Simpson is reported improving at Black Chandler Hospital in Hartselle following a medical issue.

Flint Odis Simpson Black Chandler Hospital Hartselle

Judge Denies Probation in Athens Plea Hearings

Eight probation pleas were denied by Judge James N. Bloodworth on Tuesday while sentencing was delayed for four cases. Prisoners pled guilty. outcomes include Winford Thompson to two years and two days on two escape charges, and R. B. Twitty to two years on burglary. Charles Green faces July 6 sentencing for an escape. Side notes include Kennth Watkins and Jerry Pruitt receiving terms tied to escape and leaving the scene respectively. Willie Cathey and Jackie Townsend had sentences or hearings continued.

Athens James N. Bloodworth Winford Thompson Elkmont 1 Charles Green Thompson Limestone County Kenneth Watkins Decatur Bloodworth Jerry Pruitt Huntsville R. B. Twitty Florence Ted Campbell Willie Cathey Jackie Townsend

Ozier Installed as President of Decatur Lions Club

Melvin Ozier was named president at a Lions Club meeting held at Lyons Hotel. He succeeds Guy Walker. District 34-A Gov James R Lehr installed other officers including Roy Odom, Haskell J Ross, Russell Humphrey, Joe Moss, Robert Rice, James B Snider, and Douglas Rogers. Board directors named: E Fisher, J Fitzpatrick Jr., H Honkala, R Hundley, T Lyons, B Neighbors, J L Roberts, C A Sears, W H Washington, T B Woody.

Melvin Ozier Decatur Lions Club Lyons Hotel Guy Walker James R. Lehr Florence Roy Odom Dent Haskell J. Ross Russell Humphrey Joe Moss Robert Rice James B. Snider Douglas Rogers

Two Hurt In Area Wrecks

Two persons were slightly injured in area wrecks reported by the Alabama Highway Patrol. Gertrude Cooper, 30, of Decatur, lost control near Woodall's Bar-B-Q and was treated at Decatur General Hospital. Geneuva Lanier, 20, of Hillsboro, bruised her shoulder when her car hit a tree near Hillsboro. A 1956 Chevrolet driven by Bodo Lubnow and another car driven by Dallas Filyan collided on Highway 20 near Fruehauf Trailer Co.. no injuries and $400 in damage.

Alabama Highway Patrol Woodall

Xi Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Meeting Tonight at Home

Xi Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi meets tonight at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Juan Agee 1105 St SW Decatur Assembly No 26 Order of Rainbow for Girls convenes in Masonic Temple Thursday at 7 pm all members urged to attend

Xi Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Juan Agee St. SW Decatur Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple

Kentucky Parolee Is Picked Up Here

A Kentucky parolee, James Jolly, on grand larceny charges was arrested by City police after cashing a 38.50 check at Kroger on 6th Ave and discarding groceries. He boarded a bus to Paris, Ky, then a cab to Huntsville. Police arrested him on Highway 20 while details follow.

Kentucky James Jolly Kroger 6Th Ave Jolly Paris Matthew Childers Brooks Ashcraft Huntsville

Funeral services for Leonard Bibb announced by Reynolds

Leonard Bibb died Monday and funeral arrangements are pending release by Reynolds Funeral Home. The notice provides no further details on service date or location.

Leonard Bibb Reynolds Funeral Home

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Trator Federal Extension Service U.S. Department Sgt. York Decatur Markets Frostbrand Everhot Cain St Decatur Transfer & Storage, Inc H. M Wall Street Decatur and Vicinity Muscle Shoals Cullman Ae Gadsdence Anniston Tuscaloosa Bie I. E. Self Pheny Hughes Chasteen Cullman Convictscapes Custody Wamsutta Smith Fabric Sale Second Ave N.E Princess Theatre Athens Limestone Lawrence County Admissions Decatur General Admissions Lucinda. Jane Waldrep Donal L. Lovelady Sherman St Gordon Wilburt McCutcheon Lacey’s Spring Wayne Blalock 10Th Ave Virgil Key Charles R. Farquhar R. L. Penn Charles G. McCaig Karen Lynn Hill Billy Joe Thrasher Edward L. Garrett Buena Vista Circle Phillip Kyle 13Th St. SE Bank Street Admissions Laverne Coggin Russellville Brown Ozier Lions Charlie Doan
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