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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1958

Page

2

Texas Woman Jailed In Cullman For Embezzlement

Pasadena Texas woman Mary McNeal was arrested in Cullman on forgery charges tied to two checks at Drinkard Motor Co. Police say she is wanted in Texas for $31,000 embezzlement and bad checks. Also jailed with her was William T. Jackson of Double Springs, charged with forgery.

Cullman Pasadena Tex Sheriff's Office Cullman Police Department Mary McNeal William T. Jackson Double Springs Waldrop Texas Winston County

Ex Decaturite Julia Keiran Took Own Life in Birmingham

Julia Keiran 52 formerly of Decatur reportedly killed herself with a pistol in Birmingham Jefferson County. She had worked as a Social Security claims representative in Decatur and Pensacola before stints in Sheffield and back to Decatur. Funeral set for Tuesday in Columbia Tennessee with burial there. She is survived by son Jimmy, a radio announcer.

Julia Keiran Decatur Birmingham Jefferson County Joe Hilderbrand Hilderbrand Keiran 13Th Ave. S Hilterbrand Social Security District Social Security Office Pensacola Fla Sheffield Ware Foster Friends Ince Columbia Tenn Oakes- Nichols Funeral Home Jimmy

Economic Outlook and Fiscal Projections for 1958 1959

Continued from page 1 for 1958, the recession has affected tax payments. Defense spending and outlays to spur the economy have raised revenues, but fiscal 1958 is expected to fall about 2 percent from Eisenhower’s January estimate of 72.4 billion dollars. Spending will approach 72.8 billion dollars. For fiscal 1959 officials cite outlays near 68 billion and revenues below 70 billion, with some experts doubting faster spending.

Eisenhower

Births and personal notices from Decatur area

Birth notices record a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Borden at Decatur General Hospital, a son for Mr. and Mrs. Junius Laposer, a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith, and a son for the Rev. and Mrs. Charles Maples at local clinics and hospitals. The rest lists rental ads, wanted help, and small sale notices including a 3-bedroom rental, ironing and babysitting services, car pool requests, and barbecue supplies.

J. D. Borden Box Decatur Decatur General Hospital Hospital Junius Laposer Decatur General Hospital Richard Smith Betty Sr Baugh-Wiley-Smith Clinic Charles Maples 4Th Ave Bank Street Hospital

Funeral services for John Walter Turner at Sixteenth Ave Baptist

John Walter Turner 69 of 1216 13th Ave SE died Saturday at Nungester Clinic. Funeral at 3 p.m. today at Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church with Rev. Padgett C. Cope officiating. Burial in City Cemetery. Survivors include his widow Henrietta, three daughters Grady Teague Florence June Neely Mansville, and Paul Snyder Painsville. three sons Newell Cullman Delmon J E and J W Turner Painsville. three brothers Harvey Gadsden Mathis Brooksville Jess Turner Somerville. 15 grandchildren. Pallbearers: Luther Warren Curtis Kelley Euin Mills Edward Blankenship Charles Bussey Charles Slaten.

John Walter Turner 13Th Ave. SE Sixteenth Ave. Baptist Church Padgett C. Cope City Cemetery Brown Funeral Co Turner Nungester Clinic Henrietta Turner Decatur Grady Teague Florence June Neely Mansville Paul Snyder Painsville Newell Turner Cullman Delmon J. E J. W. Turner Harvey Gadsden Mathis Brooksville Jess Turner Somerville

Fred C. Sherrill Rites Held In Hartselle

Fred C. Sherrill 69 of Hartselle died at Hart Selle Hospital Sunday at 2 55 am. Funeral services were held at First Methodist Church with Rev Warren Hamby and Rev Darryl Harris officiating. Burial was in City Cemetery with Peck Funeral Home directing. Survived by son Dr Fred O Sherrill Jr sister Mrs L N Whitman brother Dr John Sherrill two grandchildren. He was a World War I veteran and member of the Methodist Church. Active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.

Hartselle Fred C. Sherrill First Methodist Church Warren Hamby Darryl Harris City Cemetery Peck Funeral Home Fred O. Sherrill, Jr L. N. Whitman John Sherrill Birmingham Methodist Church G. P. Frost Howell Orr Roger Chapman Charles Pigg A. G. Barnes Jimmy Yarbrough Sam Martin Kenneth Swafford Bruce Adams Fred Speak L. H. Houston John Houston Happy Gibson Charlie Callaway

Mrs Eliza Helton Dies at 80 in Hartselle

Eliza Helton 80 of Hartselle died Sunday at Black Chandler Hospital at 4 pm. Funeral services were at Cedar Creek Church today at 2 pm with Rev. Dewitt Prince and Rev. Paul McCluskey. Burial in adjoining cemetery with Peck Funeral Home directing. Survived by four daughters, one son Willis Lott, 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. Member of Christian Church. Grandsons pallbearers.

Hartselle Eliza Helton Black Chandler Hospital Cedar Creek Church Dewitt Prince Paul McCluskey Peck Funeral Home Hettie Armstrong Clarence Eubanks O. K. Williams Adlia Murphy Willis Lot

Mildred Hamby Dies at Cullman Hospital

Mildred Lee Hamby died today at 2 55 a.m. in Cullman County Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p m Tuesday at Mt Zion Church with burial at Mt Zion Cemetery.

Cullman Mildred Lee Hamby Cullman County Hospital Mt. Zion Church Mt. Zionceme

Arkadelphia Man Held In Knifing Case

Arkadelphia man Arnold FE Burns, 19, was held on a charge of assault with intent to murder after a knife attack at Fells Store on the Arkadelphia Hanceville road. Burns was treated for a deep shoulder wound and released from Cullman Hospital. Sheriff W C Waldrop noted details are still unclear.

W. C. Waldrop Cullman Hospital Arnold FE. Burns Arkadelphia Burns Kimbril Waldrop Fells Arkadelphia-Hanceville

Population of the U S S R Reported in 1990 Census

A 1990 census bulletin notes the population of the U S S R, outlining regional counts and demographic shifts. Officials emphasize urban growth and rural decline patterns, with preliminary figures illustrating the country’s changing composition and population density across republics.

Hospital Admissions List Names Residents and Addresses

A hospital notice lists admissions including S. Jack Davis and Albert J. Barbee of Decatur, and Clifton Foster Pepper of 502 Austinville Rd SW. It also names multiple patients and spouses with home addresses such as 411 3rd Ave SW, 1510 Buena Vista Circle, and 717 3rd Ave SE.

S. H. Lamon 3Rd Ave Donald Lee Elbert Buena Vista Circle Joseph Guyette Infant Son 6Th Ave Eva Marie Arbuckle Mack Lee W. Moulton Albert J. Barbee Decatur Clifton Foster Pepper Austinville Rd

Pedestrian Hit By Auto Hero Albert J Barbee

Albert J Barbee 68 of Sandlin Road SE was critically injured after a Sunday morning traffic crash on Highway 31 S at Cosby Street. He suffered a broken leg and head chest injuries when struck by a car driven by Clarence P Aday. Police noted braking 41 steps from impact. no charges filed.

Albert J. Barbee Sandlin Rd Decatur General Hospital Barbee Highway 31 S Cosby St Clarence P. Aday Hartseller

Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic Notes and Dismissals

A clinic list from J. B. Lackey Fairfield Alabama includes Miss Nancy Ann Garrett at 1101 2nd St SW Little Sandra Nelms Decatur Shirley Whitehead 1113 6th Ave Elmer Gibson Moulton 2 Little Dianne McGee Somerville dismissals Master Steven Morris 934 Cedar St Lonzo Sherrill Hillsboro 2 Mrs Carey Bolton and infant son Trinity 1.

Baugh-Wiley-Smith Clinic J. B. Lackey Fairfield Ala Nancy Ann Garrett 2Nd St Little Sandra Nelms Decatur Shirley Whitehead 6Th Ave Elmer, Gibson Moulton Little Dianne McGee Somerville Steven Morris Cedar St. Lonzo Sherrill Hillsboro Carey Bolton Trinity

Bank Street Hospital Notices and Addresses

Miss Charles Ann Landers Box 495 Town Creek James Terrell Leighton 1 Mrs Charles Maples 415 4th Ave SW Mrs Luther Morris 1306 5th Ottie Lee Newsom 322 7th Ave NW Little Suzette Odell Tacoma Wash Mrs Billy Joe Terry Box 577 Town Creek Mrs Ray Cole Jr 2010 13th St SE Mrs Buford Corum Box 93 Hillsboro Little Debra Pirtle 5th Ave Apts Athens

Charles Ann Landers Box Town Creek James Terrell Leighton Charles Maples 4Th Ave Luther Morris 5Th Ave Ottie Lee Newsom 7Th Ave Suzette Odell Tacoma Wash Billy Joe Terry Ray Cole, Jr 13Th St Buford Corum Hillsboro Debra Pirtle Apts Athens

Local Birth Notices From Athens Area

Mrs. William M. Smith and infant son, Athens. Mrs. Bobby Davis and infant son, Thomas L. McDougle, Athens. Mrs. L. J. Andrews, Athens. Miss Dora Mae Griggs, Athens. Mrs. Floyd Fry Jr. and infant daughter, Athens.

Athens-Limestone Hospital William M. Smith Athens Bobby Davis Thomas L. McDougle L. J. Andrews Dora Mae Griggs Floyd Fry Jr

Police Seek Negro Youth in Rape Case

Police searched for a Negro youth who allegedly raped a 15 year old girl on the way to Lakeside High School near Wash. this morning. A passerby, James Perry, 803 Fink St., frightened the assailant away after the girl fought back.

Ofhers Lakeside High School Wash James Perry Fink St

Drowning at Limestone Near River Leaves Family in Grief

Russell and Russell set out to repair a net when the motor fouled and a paddle was lost. Russell tried to swim for the paddle but vanished beneath the water as Rogers attempted a rescue. The body was recovered later the same day near Blue Springs Camp after drag efforts by local boats. Funeral services are planned for Charity Baptist Church with burial at Charity Church Cemetery. Survivors include a widow and two children.

Evans Rogers Russell Mack Owens Owens Lawrence Davenport New Cut Blue Springs Camp Limestone Clyde Ennis Charity Baptist Church Madison County Ardmore Charity Church Rainey Funeral Home Royston Russell Ardmore 2

British and French Leaders Split Over Atomic Arms Plan

Informants say De Gaulle and Macmillan diverged on France becoming an atomic power and on a 17 nation European free trade zone. A spokesman said Britain heard France's arms bid but kept its stance. Both sides favor fewer bomb holders for easier disarmament talks. France backs atomic capability in principle but wants its own weapons absent a general disarmament plan.

de Gaulle France Macmillan Britain United States

Lawrence Man Held For Carnal Knowledge

Lawrence County man Joe Campbell, 33, of Moulton near Mt. Moriah, was arrested on a warrant sworn by his wife Kate alleging the offense occurred about June 27. His 12 year old daughter is named as the alleged victim. No bond set. sentencing could reach 2 to 10 years if convicted.

Moulton Lawrence County Joe Campbell Campbell Kate Here Mt. Moriah Tom Pettus

Decatur Funeral Notice for Mr and Mrs John Booker

Reynolds Funeral Home of Decatur announces the deaths of Mr John Booker and Mrs Decatur Booker. Details of services and burial arrangements will be provided by the funeral home.

John Booker Decature Reynolds Funeral Home Deca

Markets Report Rough and varied commodity quotes

Cotton prices inch toward mid 34.50 with Decatur loan at 32.79. Milk strength shows Grade A at 6.33 per hundred with manufactured milk at 3.00. Livestock ranges include hogs 23.50, lambs 22.50 to 24.50, sheep 11 to 20, ewes 3 to 7, and calves around 400. Prices for wood and pulpwood noted, with bulls at 21 to 22.50.

Decatur U. S Ks New York Ga Pac Cp ABC Vend Goodrich Acme Steel Air Goodyear Alleghany Gulf Oil Allis Chal Alleghany Cp Am Air L Baker Kaiser al Korvette Kresgeress Viscose Ligg & My Lockh Air Ane Anac Cop Loew's Armour Lorillard Br Armst Ck Lou & Nash Atl C Line Hon Atl Refin Minute M Babcock Monson Chem Balt & Ohio Omont Ward Beth Steel Murphy Borden Butr Bros North West Calum & H P. (Jc Cater Trac Cola Ches & Ohio Philip Mor Chrysler Phill Pet Col Gas Quak Ca Comw Ed RCA Reading Co Container Repub Su Rexall Safeway St. Regis P Crown Zell Schenley Cruc Seab AL RR Cudahy Sears Roed Delta Air L Sinclair Diana &T Socony Diveo Va Sou Co Fruit US Steel West UN Tel Westy A Bk Westy Elec Gen Pub Ut Woolworth

Alabama and Georgia Poultry Prices Move On Irregular Demand

In Birmingham the market shows 20 cents f.o.b. farm for broilers and fryers with ample offerings and strong movement. Atlanta reports moderate to ample supply with prices around 20 to 22 cents at farm and plant, hens weaker, heavy types 16 to 19 cents f.o.b.

Birmingham Alabama Atlanta Georgia

Local Egg Prices in Birmingham Edge Slightly Higher

AP reports Birmingham wholesale eggs show steady demand with minor gains. Prices for large white eggs range around 39 to 41 cents, medium 34 to 35 cents, and small 26 to 26 cents, with limited reporting on extra lots and case delivery.

Birmingham

Livestock prices steady as hogs lead Georgia market

Nashville market reports cattle mostly steady with vealers 26.00-27.50 and feeders 22.00-26.00. Hogs active to 25.50 and 24.25 in some lots. measurements show 180-240 lb hogs at 24.00 and 23.25-23.75 in others. Georgia and Southeast Alabama auction mixed grades 120-240 lb barrows and gilts 23.53-23.69 at Friday sales.

Nashville U.S Thomasville Georgia Alabama

Refrigerator Tragedy Claims Two Children

In Las Vegas a brother and sister died suffocated inside a furnished house refrigerator as their family prepared to move in. The victims were Barton Jr., 6, and Christi, 5, part of the Manning family with no other children.

Las Vegas Nev Barton Jr Christi Mannings

Guard Thwarts Church Bomber in Birmingham

Will Hall, a 62 year old volunteer guard, moved a dynamite can away from Bethel Baptist Church moments before it exploded. Rev. F. L. Shuttlesworth praised the heroic act as a threat to his church and home, with police noting few clues and the FBI offering lab support.

Birmingham F. L. Shuttlesworth Bethel Baptist Will Hall Hall Shuttlesworth Clarence M. Kelley FBI

Kidnaping Wave Hits Oriente Cuban Coast and Harbor

Rebels abduct engineers from Moa Mining Co and two sugar mill executives in Oriente. A 27 man U.S. sailor and Marine party is missing after failing to return to Guantanamo. Cuban army slows offensive to protect captives. U.S. Ambassador denies base refueling claims.

Moa Mining Co Oriente Guantanamo U.S Wollam Castro United States Batista Earl E.T. Smith

Car crash on Moulton Street injures two drivers

Police report a two-vehicle collision at Moulton Street and Fourth Avenue around 7 20 this morning. Vehicles driven by B. Livingston of Danville and Nathaniel Blankenship of Hartselle sustained front-end damage with heavy damage to Blankenship’s car and lighter damage to the other vehicle.

Livingston Danville 2 Nathaniel Blankenship Hartselle Moulton St Fourth Ave Blankenship

Salvation Army drive led by local officials in Cullman

Raymond Higdon county tax collector will head a drive to raise 2590 dollars for the Salvation Army in Cullman County. Circuit Solicitor Jack Riley is named vice chairman and Police Chief G C Chapman is chairman of the local service unit.

Cullman Salvation Army Cullman County Raymond Higdon Jack Riley G. C. Chapman

Nine jailed by sheriff over weekend actions

Nine persons were jailed here by the sheriff s office during the past weekend. Charges included four for public drunkenness three for violation of the prohibition law one for driving while intoxicated and violation of the prohibition law and one for carnal knowledge.

Moulton

Weekend arrests in Courtland include public drunkenness and license offenses

Courtland police reported a weekend tally of four arrests for public drunkenness, two for violation of the prohibition law, one for reckless driving, one for reckless driving and driving without a license, three for driving without a license, and one for disorderly conduct.

Courtland

Prohibition Violation Arrests Reported Across Counties

Limestone County deputies charged eight people last weekend with prohibition violations including public drunkenness highway intoxication affray and vagrancy plus one insanity case. Caddo Congregational Church hosts chicken stew cakes pies and soft drinks at 7 p.m. CST to fund the building drive. Laces Springs Mrs Letha Speegle Berry recovering from surgery in Huntsville Hospital room 243. friends may write.

Caddo Caddo Congregational Church Lacey Letha Speegle Berry Oscar Speegle Huntsville Hospital

Moulton County Singing Convention Set For Weekend

The Moulton County singing convention gathers at Corinth Baptist Church six miles north of here east of the Courtland Highway. Event runs Saturday night through Sunday with singers and the public invited to attend.

Moulton — Lawrence County Corinth Baptist Church Here Courtland Highway

Negro Man Shot Here

A 47 year old man identified as Berry Davis of 203 Walnut Street is hospitalized at Decatur General after being wounded Saturday night by a .32 pistol. He was struck in the left arm and side and police had not arrested anyone pending his sworn-warrant. No further details were available.

Decatur General Hospital Berry Davis Walnut St

Robbery Motive In Pullen Death

Willie M Wilks confessed robbery as the motive for the fatal shooting of Troy W Pullen and the pistol whipping of Pullen's wife in their Birmingham home. He said a dope story was a hoax to cover the robbery and an alibi. Mrs Pullen is hospitalized with head injuries. Police will question her about found cash.

Birmingham Willie M. Wilks Troy William Pullen Pullen James L. Boggan Wilks

Multiple Fatal Traffic Crashes Across Alabama

Statewide report lists several fatal and serious traffic incidents Saturday near Mobile Pickensville Selma Huntsville Monroeville and Panama City with victims including Jerry Lee Foster Porter Pulliam Eugii Pulliam Gary West Billy Clyde Dempsey Martha Newton Parlee Jefferson and Jesse Hartley Zollie Riley and Lamar Shows plus two drownings on the Alabama River reflecting road and waterway dangers.

Jerry Lee Foster Mobile Porter Pulliam Eugii West Point Miss Pickensville St. Louis Gary E. West Billy Clyde Dempsey Selma Martha Chapman Newton Dixon Mills Parlee Jefferson Madison Rt. 2 Huntsville Jessie Hartley Zollie Riley Uriah Alabama Monroeville Lamar Shows Montgomery Panama City Fla

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Callas Kelley J. Torta Tanhope Barber Milk Plant Desco John W. Turner Fred Sherrill Mrs Mildred Hamby U.S.S.R Union of Soviet Socialist Repub Terry Ponder Maple St Willie Confer 9Th Ave S. Jack Davis L'stone Lawrence Decatur Markets New York Decsarenee Ceesee Refrigerator Keer Py Limestone County Sheriff's Office Austinville Morgan County Board of Education Morgan County Austinville School Clara Ave Cedar Street Lester E. Wooten
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