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06 Mar 1955
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Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1955
Page
1
Trinity High to Host Evening of Games for Fundraiser
Trinity High School will sponsor an evening of games on Tuesday at 7 30 pm with prizes including cakes pies candies and cookies. The public is invited. Also noted are multiple church sermons and quarterly conference services by Rev Otis Kirby across Hanceville Evergreen and Austinville Methodist churches with pastors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity High School
Otis Kirby
Decatur
North Alabama Methodist Conference
Hanceville Methodist Church
Chester Raper
Evergreen
Cabe Smith
Eaton Stephenson
Kirby
Austinville Methodist Church
George Ledbetter
McCracken Trial Slated April 5
Athens trial date set for former probate judge G G McCracken amid embezzlement and sodomy charges. Circuit Judge Newton Powell drew the spring Limestone county docket. no defense counsel appeared. Civil cases for March 28 start include Anderson vs Gentry and others as the court opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
G. G. McCracken
Newton Powell
Decatur
Limestone County
McCracken
Florida
Liberty
Joe D. Anderson
Isaac
Clarence Christenson
King Vs. Newby
Dean Lee McCracken
Southern Airways Seeks Decatur Air Line Service
Southern Airways Inc filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board to run Decatur air line service linking Memphis Atlanta Jackson Tenn Nashville and intermediate points Anniston or Gadsden The plan to be two daily round trips via DS 3 planes with routes Decatur Nashville Jackson Memphis and Decatur Gadsden Atlanta plus Decatur Anniston Atlanta Four Lee County landings daily expected if approved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
Southern Airways, Inc
Decatur
Memphis
Atlanta
Jackson
Frank Hulse
Southern Airways
Nashville
Gadsden
Anniston
Lee Southern
Bonanzagram Puzzle at Daily Office Clues This Week
Katie Kash describes the Bonanzagram contest with a $25 prize and weekly clues. Readers are invited to submit multiple answers, keeping duplicates or claim checks, and drop entries at the Daily office by Tuesday 5 p.m. The Friday puzzle will reappear today on page 10 with clues tied to the accompanying story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Kash
Katie
Britain to build H bombs as Russia scare grows
Churchill announced Britain will develop hydrogen bombs to deter Soviet aggression, sparking fear and a national debate. The plan splits Labour, fuels rumors of a UK US arms partnership, and raises concern over disclosing nuclear secrets amid a Russian propaganda push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Churchill
Britain
Russia
Labor Party
Aneurin Bevan
America
Red Cross Drive Gains Momentum in Morgan County
Morgan County Red Cross drive under Chairman J B Hewitt shows strong community effort with 5 000 member quota and 17 610 goal. Priceville Home Demonstration Club reports 100 percent volunteer workers and Cotaco Valdermosa Springs club chairs noted tornado impact on Massey Leesdale Mt Zion Mt Tabor Plainview Somerville Winton Talucah with 50 826 78 spent in aid and ongoing assistance to a tornado victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Home Demonstration Club
Cotaco-Valdermosa Springs
Massey
Leesdale
Mt. Zion
Mt. Tabor
Plainview
Somerville
Winton
Talucah
Morgan County Red Cross
Violence Flares as Gaza Tensions Rise Frontline
In Gaza Gaza Egypt held Palestine March 5 demonstrations by Arab refugees and reports of Israeli troop movements heightened fears in a coastal city. 16 wives and children of U N truce observers were escorted through Israeli territory to Arab Jerusalem for safety. Francois Gicomaggi chair of the U N truce team warned the situation was far from easy and that the women and children would be safer out of Gaza. Refugees from the 1948 war marched to Government House demanding arms for use against Israelis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaza
Palestine
U. N
Arab Jerusalem
Francois Gicomaggi
Government House
Four Men Seek City P O Job in Decatur
The Civil Service Commission in Washington lists four applicants for Decatur postmaster: I E Self acting post master, R T McWhorter owner of Quality Laundry and Dry Cleaners, Norman Albright operator of Anderson's Business College, and J P Daly barber at Hint Barber Shop. No exam date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Decatur
I. E. Self
5Th Ave
R. T. McWhorter
Sherman St
Norman Albright
11Th Ave
J. P. Daly
Civil Service
McWhorter
Albright
Anderson's Business College
Daly
Self
H. G
Red) Williams
Weather and River Report for Decatur and Vicinity
Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge fell .23 feet in 24 hours to 16 40 Saturday morning. Friday high 76 at 4 pm and low 64 at 3 30 am. Saturday 8 am temperature 68. Mostly cloudy and cold today with a high of 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller Memorial Bridge
Educators Resist Package Deal On Alabama Sales Tax
Alabama educators oppose tying school funding to a broader sales tax package. They favor preserving school earmarks while supporting old age pension boosts. Gov Folsom called a special session to address needs, with talks of extending into April and possibly delaying May regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
House
Senate
James E. Folsom
Welfare Department
Folsom
A. R. Meadows
Hereford Sale On Tap Tuesday In North Alabama
Hereford breeders and industry leaders will gather in Decatur for the second North Alabama Polled Hereford Show and Sale. Secretary C T Bailey of Athens and veterinarian Dr Ray Ashwander of Decatur head the event with hosts Alabama Flour Mill and Decatur Chamber of Commerce at the Country Club Monday night. Notables include J Ernest Lambert and T W Athey. Paul Aycock arrives from Kansas City. Breeders listing consignments include Brock Gadsden. Lowe Farms Huntsville. Kidd Tuscumbia. Schiffman Huntsville. Plunk Paradise Farms Hanceville. Hanceville Hereford Farms. Warren Brothers Hanceville. 31 Polled Hereford Farms Hanceville. E N Vandegriff Oneonta. S and A Cow Madison. Adolphus Waldrop Gadsden. F H Hulgan Ft Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
North Alabama
C. T. Bailey
State National Bank
Athens
Ray Ashwander
Alabama Flour Mill
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Country Club
J. Ernest Lambert
Alabama Cattleman Association
Alabama Polled Hereford Association
T. W. Athey
State Cattlemen
State Polled Hereford Association
American Polled Hereford Association
Kansas City
Paul R. Aycock
Harry B. Brock
Gadsden
Lowe Farms
Huntsville
M. H. Kidd
Tuscumbia
I. Schiffman Farms
Morgan County Declares 4-H Club Week
Morgan County official Sim Howell proclaims a week in honor of 4-H clubs and their contributions to farm life. He credits 4-H members and leaders, home demonstration agents, and Extension Service staff for leadership in farming and homemaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim Howell
Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control
Center
Morgan County
America
Howell
Charles Rutledge
Martha Faye Pettus
API Extension Service
Calvin Doubts Education: State Sen Joe Calvin speaks to Morgan County teachers
State Sen. Joe Calvin told Morgan County educators Thursday there is little chance of a special education session this year. Lester Wooten warned that without action before the regular session teachers may leave for Florida or other states, affecting next year contracts. The meeting, the final one of the year aside from an April teachers social, highlighted education concerns in Eva School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Calvin
Morgan County
Eva
Calvin
Lester Wooten
Wooten
Florida
Threatening prank note sent to resident on Vine Street
A napkin note reading You better move out by 2 o clock tonight signed The Ace was slipped through a mail slot at 709 W Vine St about 8 p m Friday. Resident L J Speer reported no disturbances and notes he has lived in the predominately Negro area for about five years without trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace
W. Vine St
L. J. Speer
Speer
Registration for Free Food Slated in Morgan County
Morgan County residents eligible for free surplus food commodities can register starting Tuesday in Danville and continuing through March 19 at various towns including Hartselle and Decatur vicinity. Registration limits one person per family. income caps apply. welfare recipients need not register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burleson
Hartselle
Burleson
Danville
McKendry
Falkville
Hartselle Armory
Eva
Union
Florette
Somerville
Decatur
H. R. Summer
Lanes Beat
Moulton Heights
Austinville
City Hall
8Th St
Flint
16Th Ave
College St
Fairview
Moulton St
L & N Railroad
Gordon-Bibb
Southern Railroad
Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Co
West Vine St
Housing Authority
Priceville
Collier’s Gin
Summer
Welfare Department
Welfare Office
Lawrence Crash Hurts 3 Persons
A pair of Lawrence County crashes injured three people Saturday. William Motes 65 Frances Motes 57 and John W. Motes 80, all Decatur residents, were hurt when their car hit a parked vehicle on Alabama Highway 24. Damages were about 450 dollars. Earlier a 5:15 p.m. crash near Courtland led to the arrest of a Tuscumbia Negro on reckless driving charges after a Lincoln rear ended a Ford, causing about 400 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Lawrence County
Decatur
William Motes
Frances Motes
John W. Motes
Courtland
Lola Mae Terry
Malcolm Triplett Price
Wilburn’ Craft
Roy Thomas
North Alabama Regional Science Fair Deadline Near
Deadline March 15 for North Alabama Regional Science Fair entries. April 1 and 2 at Athens College host JUNIOR division for grades 7–9 and SENIOR division for grades 10–12. Exhibits judged on creative ability scientific thought thoroughness skill clarity and dramatic value. All work must be done by exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama
Athens College
Ex Deputy Ends Over Four Hours In Witness Chair
Former Phenix City deputy sheriff Albert Fuller testified in his murder defense denying killing A. L. Patterson. He faced cross examination on key points as the defense rested after four and a half hours. The state prepared rebuttal to counter Fuller and six other witnesses claiming he was jailed when Patterson was slain June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Albert Fuller
A. L. Patterson
Phenix City
Cecil Deason
Fuller
Patterson
Vice Fee
Below Freezing Weather Tonite In North Alabama
Weather Bureau reports an unusually warm day with a high near 79 in Decatur yesterday and 8 in Birmingham, followed by a forecast of a drop to the 40s tonight and 28 by morning. Severe thunderstorms with hail and gusty winds were predicted for Morgan, Lauderdale, Limestone, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Marion, Winston, Madison, Marshall, DeKalb and Jackson counties, though no storms were seen in Morgan, Limestone and Lawrence counties at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oran
Alabama
Lishene
Decatur
Birmingham
Weather Bureau
North
Morgan
Lauderdale
Limestone
Colbert
Franklin
Lawrence
Marion
Winston
Madison
Marshall
DeKalb
Jackson
Morgan County Court Opens With Sixty Three Docketed Cases
Morgan County Circuit Court will convene tomorrow at 9 am with Judge S A Lynne presiding. Sixty three cases are on the docket including three capital cases. Richard Goins, Negro, pled guilty to the drooms of Lucy Cartwright and is sentenced on a first degree murder charge. Erskine and Earlis Bryant face trial on rape charges. Tomorrow 27 cases are set for trial with six for assault with intent to murder, five for grand larceny, two for arson, and seven for transporting five gallons or more of prohibited liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Circuit Court
S. A. Lynne
Richard Goins
Lucy Cartwright
Erskine
Earlis Bryant
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Mee
Natt Wee
Dea WU
F. D. Folette
Elmendorf Air Force Base
Anchorage
Alaska
Fred Folette
8Th Ave
Hanover Duke
Sgt. Folette
Jack Spangler
Wadsworth
Decatur General Hospital
Buckley
Toro Soda
Chamber of Commerce
Robert F
Bob) Hinds
John A. Reynolds
Ernie Blackwell
Joe McCullers
Red Cross
P.O. Job
Decatur and Vicinity
Hereford
County
Call
Rex Thomas and
Leroy Simms
Morgan Criminal Court
By Ken Reynolds
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