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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1957
Page
2
Local farmers report crop damage and pasture destruction from visiting anglers. Cars rut fields and clog gates, fences are damaged, litter fouls sites, and open gates let livestock stray. theft and vandalism extend to tractors and TVA gates, prompting increased countermeasures and more no trespass signs.
A sixth grade class from West Decatur School with Mrs. O E Kirby will leave at 5 15 a m by chartered bus for Nashville Tenn for tours including the Children s Museum and the Hermitage They return home the same night Other items note Tom Ratliff recovering at home from surgery at Veterans Hospital Birmingham and local club and church meetings plus police arrests and a Shrine session schedule local honors for student Wendell Watson at the University of Alabama news office.
The item lists a six room brick veneer house for sale in Greenacre and a two room furnished apartment with private bath and downstairs entrance at 43 Johnston St for rent. Also a quick sale note mentions a Plymouth section Chevrolet ad phrase.
Russell Plunkett of Hanceville named chief clerk in the office of probate judge in Cullman County. He will assume duties May 6, taking over from Sen. H G Allen who resigned after seven years as chief clerk due to heavy legislative duties. Plunkett serves on the Cullman County Democratic Executive Committee.
The article argues both sides of access conflicts around Wheeler Reservoir. It notes 65 000 acres of water with abundant fish and fishermen, urging landowners to ease crossings with stile steps and open gaps. It calls for cooperation and a practical application of the Golden Rule.
Samuel Thomas, 29, of 725 Cherry Street NW, in good condition after being shot in the stomach yesterday afternoon. A warrant was issued charging George C. Miller of Miller's Trading Post with assault to murder, sworn by the victim’s relatives. Police respond to Miller's Trading Post disturbance on West Vine Street at 2:28 PM. Thomas taken to Decatur General Hospital. Investigators Sgt J T Broadrick Donald Terry and Sgt E C Bowman Frank Shafer Jr continue case work.
Quarles When Twining describes how ships could be attacked by bombers using atomic weapons and near misses to sink ships. Burke notes radar reconnaissance would reveal the strike and that the task force would suffer terrific damage from aircraft and missile defenses.
John Edward Blizzard 30 of Madison1 died from a shotgun wound inflicted by himself near his car on Mooresville Road. Coroner Martin Evans cited the incident as a self inflicted death. Funeral services were planned at Oakland Community Baptist Church with burial at Parker Cemetery. Blizzard left a wife Mamie Faye Blizzard a son Steve Dewayne and two daughters Donna Gayle Betty Anne along with his mother two brothers and two half siblings surviving.
Graveside services were set for 5 p.m. at Wallace Cemetery near Ripley for Charles Wayne Guess three week old son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Guess Athens. He died Thursday night at Athens Limestone Hospital. Survivors include parents three sisters Patricia Ann Joyce Ann Wanda Gayle one brother Larry Wayne and grandparents Mr and Mrs F E Lawrence Lester Guess and Russell Guess. McConnell Service Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Edward J. Goetz Jr of General Electric urged Decatur High School students to study mathematics and engineering citing a GE director. Three exhibits include a XF-92 Delta wing aircraft J-47 engine and a noise van. Public viewing 3-7 p.m. today and 3-5 p.m. tomorrow with Morgan and Limestone County students attending. Decatur Kiwanis Club sponsors the two day event.
Bob Young was elected president of the Decatur Toastmasters Club in its first regular officers election. He succeeded Leo Fabisinski who served as chairman during the group's organizational period. Other officers include Paul Markwood, Bob Solley, Paul Taylor, Pete Fuller, and Bob Trimble. The club meets Wednesdays at 6 15 for speech training.
Duff will not appear with Beck at the upcoming hearing after Beck announced the move. Beck said the action necessitated disassociating Duff and his law firm from representing him.
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer opened a NATO Foreign Ministers session urging the Soviet Union to match 1954 West German pledges on atomic bacteriological and chemical weapons. He called for permanent inspection of all armaments and warned only Soviet aggression risks nuclear war while affirming West Germany’s readiness to contribute to the NATO defense shield.
A dense schedule lists Birmingham and regional stations with cut dates and program blocks from 6:00 pm to 1:30 am across WAPI WAMS WBRC WMSL and other outlets. Entries include news, sports, dramas, variety shows, daily soaps, game shows, and special segments.
Funeral services for Dr. R. C. Cleere 72 of Danville are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Landersville Church of Christ in Lawrence County with T. A. Thompson officiating. He died Wednesday at 9 30 p.m. in a Tuscaloosa hospital. A Morgan County physician and Church of Christ member, he is survived by Pearl Cleere a daughter Doris Sims two sons Joe and Jack Cleere two grandsons three sisters and one brother. Interment will follow at the adjacent cemetery with Peck Funeral Home directing.
Dismissals include Theron Mote of Hartselle and Mrs J C Mears with infant son in Trinity. Admissions record Little Constance Sue Evans of 414 Oak Street and Mrs Joe McDonald of Hanceville along with Little Clinton Patterson of 1435 Columbia Circle.
A readable clipped notice lists multiple persons and infants with associated towns Decatur Athens Hartselle Harvest Somerville Danville Courtland and addresses such as 1002 Sherman St 519 E Hickory and 505 E Main along with names including Mrs Delford Maples James Harold Cobble Ruby Ann Hodges and Della Ann Dorr.
A hospital list shows patient names and discharge statuses including Baby Walter Cornwell Jr at North St Lawrence and several others from Moulton Ensley Blankenship Oliver Simpson Mrs Parker Ida Flannagin and William G Hardyman plus Virgil Lanier of Hillsboro and Lillian Ford of Mt Hope.
A Chamber of Commerce delegation returned from New Jersey seeking more industrial development for Cullman. The team included J. D. Moody, C. B. Terry, H. G. Pinkston, Winfield Moon, Carroll Eddins, Dr. J. L. Below, Martin Campbell, Tom McKinney, Bert Morgan, Bert Morgan, Roy Drinkard, G. W. Ponder Jr, Charlie Bates, Robert Bryan, Raymond Lowery, Bryce Davis, Murray Battles, with Montgomery representatives Earl Elliott and Rex Truby, state planning and industrial board assistant.
Funeral services for Sam J. McElwee 88 of Athens are set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Madison Street Baptist Church with burial in Athens City Cemetery. Surviving are his wife one daughter one son five stepdaughters one brother and many nieces and nephews.
The report lists cotton prices inching middling at 33.00 with Decatur lean at 33.24. Cottonseed at 40.00 per ton, milk at 6.10 per hundred for Grade A and 3.25 for manufactured. Grains and livestock prices follow: oats 0.80, mixed ear corn 1.21, yellow corn 1.27, barley 0.09, calves 50-1.00 higher with most grades 20.50-22.00, hogs 800 head with barrows and gilts steady to 25 higher and sales around 17.25-17.50 for No. 1-3.
New York trading opens with oils advancing about three points, steels modestly higher, and leaders like Amerada Gulf Oil Royal Dutch Dupon rising. U.S. Steel Bethlehem Caterpillar Union Carbide Zenith GM and Chrysler post fractional to small gains as technicians note tests of the 1957 highs.
North Alabama markets show broilers at farm prices around 244-3% pounds with limited volume, while Atlanta notes slight price increases for broilers or fryers and a generally tight supply. Demand varies by area from light to good, with farm prices around 17-18 cents per pound and plant prices near 16-18 cents.
AP dispatch from Birmingham notes mostly unchanged egg prices with fair trade. Wholesale grades show delivered prices per case with minimums across A and B qualities. local whites and quail color segments listed. current receipts 26.
AP dispatch from Nashville notes cattle supplies tightening with few classes testing trends. Odd sales align with yesterday as two load shipments bring 18c to 18.50 per pound for steer and heifer. cows scarce at 6.50 to 13.00. bulls 16.00 to 16.50. Hogs steady to 23 higher with barrows and gilts near 18.00 to 18.50. sows 14.00 to 15.50. calves and dealers up a bit.
The Knoxville Air Defense Filter Center commander says upgrades to the early warning radar will cut Ground Observer Corps from 24 hour operation to a ready reserve. Separately, natural gas rises to sixth largest U.S. industry.
The Pentagon announced the U S Army will adopt the T44 rifle to replace the Garand M1 BAR carbine and M3 submachinegun. It also confirmed reports that U S forces possess an eight inch atomic artillery shell.
A Viking twin engine military transport aircraft returning to Blackbushe for an emergency landing caught fire and crashed. Of the 35 aboard 32 were killed, including one woman and two children. The crew carried 25 British soldiers, two War Department civilian workers, and five crew members.
Home Secretary Richard A. Butler told the House of Commons that the Ku Klux Klan has reached Britain but operates on a small scale. He said police would act if KKK activity threatens public order or a breach of the peace.
Army Engineer dredges removed shoals allowing normal barge traffic on the Warrior Tombigbee Waterway. Repair work ended a period of disruption as vessels resumed typical transit patterns.
John S. Pearson aged 83 died at his Birmingham home after a long illness. He served many years as an official with the Progressive Farmer Co. and was noted for his dedicated service to the company and its community.
The Marshall County grand jury yesterday recommended purging and updating voting lists. It cited a recent Albertville municipal election and said indictments were returned where evidence warranted. The panel handed down 22 indictments, including several for murder, with names not disclosed until custody. No detail on the Victor Falster slaying was given.
City officials weigh shaving the city gross receipts tax from one cent to half a cent to cover school construction and operations. School authorities oppose the cut, citing $720000 for a new 1,000 pupil high school and $115000 for a Negro school. About 60 local and county representatives attended last night’s meeting. Representative Dement announced two bills for a countywide one cent tax with the second acting as the enabling act.
In Managua tensions rose after Honduran forces moved in and casualties were reported. Radio denounced Honduras and named volunteers for military duty while youths flooded streets in patriotic displays. Somoza conferred with top officers and cabinet members and met U.S. Ambassador Thomas E. Whelan who, in formal attire, left after a brief private meeting saying he had work to do.
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