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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1957
Page
2
Market reports show cotton prices inch middling at 33.00 with Decatur Joan at 33.24 and various grains and livestock values listed. The New York AP market summary notes irregular, narrow changes with some gains in IBM and U S Steel, and mixed commodity prices for livestock and poultry.
North Georgia live poultry market shows steady offerings and fair demand through mid morning. Lost item found on Fourth Avenue in Decatur near ile Rd. caller offered contact. For rent and sale notices include furnished apartment at Grant Street and a grocery market listing in East Decatur with business in good standing.
AP dispatch from Birmingham notes generally ample egg supplies with fair demand on Wednesday morning. Wholesale grades show delivered prices in Birmingham with case inclusion and minimum 60 percent quality, whites and large sizes around 34 to 35 percent. Local whites command 29 to 32 percent with nearby receipts totaling 26.
Cattle and hog markets show varied results with general steadiness in cattle and higher barrow and gilt prices. 500 to 880 pound steers and heifers mostly 18 to 20 dollars, utility cows around 12, No. 1 to 3 hogs 190 to 246 pounds about 17.75, and 25 head at 18.00 for 190 to 220 pounds. Spring lambs steady with top prices around 24.25 for 96 pounds and 24.00 for 105 and 77 pound lots.
New York based cotton markets showed mixed demand as trade and local buying supported prices. Late afternoon quotes ranged from 5 cents lower to 35 cents higher than the prior settle with May at 35.30, July 34.88, and Oct 33.67 per bale.
University of Georgia coach Jim Whatley plans to ask Frankie Allen to umpire the Georgia Tech at Georgia game next Friday, defying SEC Commissioner Bernie Moore who suspended Auburn outfielder Gerald George and barred Allen for the season after last Saturday’s Tech Auburn doubleheader incident in Atlanta.
A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Wayman Terry at Decatur General Hospital on Tuesday. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Turpen at Baugh Wiley Clinic this morning. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. William W. Blankenship at Lawrence County Hospital Monday. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Lowell P. Shelton at Lawrence County Hospital Monday.
Six Lauderdale County residents face more than twenty charges for thefts in Lauderdale and Limestone Counties. Named suspects include Verlon LeMay his mother Mrs Leon LeMay Elmer Tucker Horace Gibbons Gene Wigginton and Carl Davis. Case linked to battery and fuel theft from Limestone County road equipment. State Investigator Maur- continued the probe.
Dismissals include Mrs. James H. Hawkins Jr and son, and Mrs. R V Nelson of Moulton. Admissions list Mrs. Lillian M. Ford, Mr Hope, Mrs. J H Webb, Moulton.
Mrs John Blizzard of Madison 1 Malcolm A Butler Athens 5 C H Nash Athens 5 Mrs W B Crutcher Athens Mrs Carl Norman and baby boy Elkmont 1 Mrs Albert Griffin Athens 7 Mrs Robert Chambers and baby boy Athens Mrs Robert Welch Athens Mrs Woodrow Clem Elkmont 1 Mrs John Freeman Athens Miss Georgia Marie Nave Athens 7
A compiled reading of residents and families including Master Jim Simmons and Anita M in Cullman. Mrs. I B Turner. Mrs. E D Thomas in Hanceville. Annie Freeman in Birmingham. Malcolm Williams in Hanceville. Master Teddy Joe Thomas in Cullman. Hilda Anders in Falkville. Henry Heaton in Cullman. Miss Ann Lay Crane Hill. Mrs. Henry Woody in Cullman. Willard Bates and Donna Faye in Eva. C M Lovvorn and Kathy Marie in Cullman. Bruce Walls in Vinemont. John D Helms in Cullman. Mrs. John E Martin and Sharon Rose in Cullman. Raymond A Brannon in Cullman. Mrs. Joseph C Richard in Cullman. Esther Goodwin in Cullman. Gerald Smith in Vinemont. Clyde Brown in Cullman. Dalton Meeks and Nancy Elaine in Cullman. J L Laseter in Cullman. Noble Caudle in Hanceville.
Dismissals from Decatur General Hospital include F. G. Sanford of 702 Oak, Lloyd E. Nelson 802 Bank, Mrs. D. L. Davis Athens, Mrs. Robert A. Lentz and infant daughter 621 4th Ave SW, Mrs. Sherevin Camps and infant daughter 821 Jackson, Bobby Ray King Decatur 2, Otha C. Marsh Decatur 2, Sue Frances Diseker 1620 Enolam Blvd, Mrs. Malcolm R. Tubb 410 8th Ave SW, Mrs. Thomas F. Moebes and infant son 1410 16th Ave SE, Mrs. Phillip D. Lawrence 224 Finley Drive, Mrs. Hoyt Haislip 211 8th Ave SW, Master Anthony Sewell Athens 3, Vaughn Carthers 1102 8th Ave SE, Bruce L. Spencer 1402 Beech St, Mrs. Ruby Lee Hutson 1110 9th St SE.
The notice lists several residents with street addresses: Mrs. R. D. Cross of 922 Clark Street, Mrs. J. B. Mayfield of 1807 Locust, J. D. Collins of Hartselle, Miss Elaine Parker of Union Grove, Mrs. M. K. Halbrooks and her infant son of 206 Morgan Avenue, and Mrs. H. E. Roden of 1629 Chestnut.
Chambers Rogersville and Lauderdale County officers were dispatched to an incident in the area, with responders from multiple agencies arriving on scene to manage the situation.
The Decatur District of the North Alabama Conference adopted a resolution asking Bishop Bachman G. Hodge to reappoint Dr Otis E Kirby as superintendent for at least one more year. The session outlined Kirby’s leadership and praised his work over three years, including a prior year on the Jasper District. The conference also approved an expansion plan requiring churches to contribute a percentage of pastors salaries to fund new and renovated church construction. The meeting featured Dr L D Tyson’s keynote and Avery Roberts Jr presenting Amos Kirby during Layman's Hour.
Lee Goodlett 91 lifelong Lawrence County resident and retired farmer died Tuesday at his home. Funeral services are Thursday at 2 30 p m at Moulton Methodist Church with Rev Lewis Lankford officiating. Survived by daughter Eunice and son Ross both of Moulton, six grandchildren 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Burial in Moulton City Cemetery directed by Brown. Pallbearers include Howard and Donald Goodlett Leamon Lackey Henry Mizell and Conrad Brackin.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Jane Parker 84 of Town Creek 1 are planned Thursday at 2 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church near Hatton. She died Tuesday at 8 30 p.m. at her home. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Brown of Moulton directing. She leaves three daughters Mrs J W Saint Town Creek 2 Mrs J R Givens Courtland and Mrs D H Parker Town Creek 1 two sons Lewis Parker Town Creek 3 and Jim Parker Town Creek 1 28 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs Missouri Crawford 79 formerly of Danville are scheduled Thursday at 2 p.m. at Friendship Church near Danville with Rev Lannie Smallwood officiating. She died Tuesday in Louisville and is survived by a daughter Mrs Laura …, three sons Filbert Burch and Burl Crawford and eight grandchildren. Grandsons will be pallbearers. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery under Peck Funeral Home arrangements.
The Police Department revamped staff including a new chief, promoted sergeants, and added two women for meter work and school policing. Tenure saw burglaries fall and new equipment bought, while revenue from fines for the first quarter trails 1956 by about $1,000.
In Panama the law makes schooling mandatory for children aged seven to fifteen. It establishes the education requirement across all primary level students.
Jaycees installed new officers under President Washburn with vice presidents Bob Trimble and Hank Utley and directors Bill Levin Russell Bolding James Hambrick and B F Wear Jr. The auxiliary los elected Mrs Jack Walden vice president Mrs Daren Easter secretary and Mrs Victor Dekle treasurer. Outgoing state auxiliary president Mrs Jean Jones of Jasper installed the new auxiliary officers. A dance followed the ceremony. Bill Lee received the Bob Mac Gregor trophy cup as outstanding Jaycee committee chairman for the Christmas activities program of 1956. Don Moser earned the J B Hewitt trophy as outstanding director. The President's award went to Retiring Secretary Oscar Pickett. Certificates of merit went to many, including Dilton Tate Bob Chaney Henry Richards Ewell Russell Russell Bolding Victor Dekle and more. Outgoing President Leslie received a plaque and past president pin. Jack Walden and Charles Apperson were given past vice president pins.
A general discussion continued from page one focusing on keeping the country informed about developments. The report notes ongoing deliberations without detailing specific policy changes or decisions.
The plan lowers the top personal tax rate from 91 to 65 percent, saving 225 million dollars. It also reduces the corporate tax cap from 52 to 50 percent, cutting 830 million dollars. A controversial small business amendment, not explained, would shave about 500 million dollars from the tax burden.
A potential Goodyear Tire plant strike in Gadsden was averted after 17 hours of talks ended at 6 am. The United Rubber Workers union will vote on ratification of the local agreement, which covers local issues while national wage and working conditions had been settled earlier.
A city court heard a sentence of 110 days for Lila Pendelton on a prohibition charge. Other reads include enrollments at Tennessee Valley Trade School with numerous name and trade listings, a Court of Appeals rehearing denial on Willie Walton, Nixon’s TV premiere on Alabama network, city court docket items, school board visits, a favorable mayoral postcard note, and local hospital and community notices.
The Bonn talks begin with focus on mutual political issues among 15 NATO nations. Western reaction to the Soviet plan includes limited acceptance of open skies inspections. Sir Brian Ismay predicts a August review of NATO defense and possible use of nuclear equipment for all forces, without compulsion. He also suggests Cyprus could serve as a NATO base in need. The Soviet disarmament plan is moved to the U N subcommittee in London.
Snodgrass says he would have bought more shares if he believed Northeast would win the New York Miami route. Griffith testified he learned Delta lost the bid minutes before the Civil Aeronautics Board announced a secret decision awarding it to Northeast, casting doubt on prospects and ethics.
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