Valedictorians Named At MCHS
HARTSELLE Shirley Hicks and Judy Newman with straight A grades through four years of high school will be valedictorians. Miss Hicks and Miss Newman are daughters of local families. The ceremony in Riddle Auditorium on May 18 honored seventy five diploma recipients after an address by Dr. Willard E. Goslin of Peabody College Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Shirley Hicks
Judy Newman
Miss Hicks
Webster Hicks
Miss Newman
Roy Newman
Hartseller
Miss Block
W. H. Block
Riddle Auditorium
Williard E. Goslin
Peabody College
Nashville
Tenn
West Limestone
West Limestone High School
E. B. Norton
Everdean Carter
Billy Eubank
Kathleen McKinney
Vernon Reece
Evenne Tucker
Salutatorian
Jimmy Hardaway
Robbie Nell Patterson
Don Davis
Jeanette Tyler
Randolph Chittam
Shirley Marshall
Political figure to seek reelection next term
A continuing page one item notes that the prominent figure plans to run again for office. Details on timing and district are not specified, but the statement signals intent to pursue another term.
Parke-Davis vaccine pending releases for mass child inoculation
A Parke-Davis lab source says action could come today or tomorrow to release poliomyelitis vaccine. Dr Leonard A Scheele expects an immediate signal to resume vaccinations once favorable reports arrive by week end. He believes enough vaccine will be released to inoculate susceptible schoolchildren this polio season. He says he has absolute confidence in the vaccine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke-Davis Laboratories
Parke-Davis
Leonard A. Scheele
Scheele
Western nations push new effort to resolve great problems
United States notes preconditions for a Big Four meeting include an alliance between Western nations and West Germany completed at Paris this week and signs of Soviet good intentions. Russia shows willingness to wind up an Austrian treaty, according to a note from Western Powers.
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United States
Paris
Russia
Brannen Named in Jefferson County Meeting Note
Jefferson and L. W. Brannen Jr. of Baldwin are referenced in a county meeting note. The fragment suggests Brannen’s involvement or attendance alongside Jefferson in the cited proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
L. W. Brannen Jr
Baldwin
Princess Battle Cry and Pleasure Lineups at Local Theaters
TODAY showings list Princess Battle Cry starring Van Heflin and Aldo Ray with 1 00 3 40 6 20 and 9 00 times. ROXY features It s A Pleasure with Sonja Henie and Michael O Shea at 1 25 2 25 5 25 7 25 and 9 25. Sunset presents Migs Sadie Thompson with Jose Ferrer at 7 00. Ranch offers Hartselle Treasure Of Motown 900 at 2 30. Hatfield Athens presents Jo joining the Wacs with Donald O Connor at 7 30 and 9 30. Courtland Highway Athena shows Pur nom at 7 20 and 9 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Heflin
Aldo Ray
Evening of games at St. Ann's Church in Columbia
Ill resident Charlie Clanton reported as ill at home. An evening of games is planned for Thursday at 8 at St. Ann's basement with public invitation. Cadet Ray Magnusson named to Headmasters List at Columbia Military Academy. graduation set for May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Clanton
5Th Ave
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Columbia, Tenn
Ray Magnusson
J. F. Magnusson
College St
S.E
Columbia Military Academy
United States Service
West Point
Annapolis
College Board
Magnusson
Picket Lines Withdrawn and Freight Service Restores
One picket lines were withdrawn at a.m. The first freights with normal crews were dispatched this morning. Freight operations were expected to hit close to normal by day’s end. Passenger service resumes next Monday. In Washington tomorrow, Francis J. Robertson will begin closed hearings on issues which brought on the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Francis J. Robertson
Teenager Admits More Car Thefts
Raymond Hall a 16 year old from Moulton Heights admitted stealing four more automobiles after his release on bond for grand larceny. He previously confessed to eight cars and seven bicycles in the prior month and now adds a 1951 Ford a 1954 Cadillac a 1953 Plymouth and a 1954 De Soto to the list. Police say he drove the cars and left them parked without damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Hall
Moulton Heights
Morgan County
J. B. Whitmire
Hall
Whitmire
Highway Patrol
Garden Court Apartments
Grant St
Soviet disarmament plan calls for staged cuts and UN agency
The Soviet proposal urges full prohibition of weapons of mass destruction and their peaceful use, large reductions of armed forces, and an international control agency under the UN with posts at major hubs. It envisions a two stage plan ending in 1957 with specific troop ceilings and a ban on atomic tests, while citing security concerns and limits on access to industrial resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.N
United States
Russia
Britain
France
International Control Commission
Market notes on staple prices and livestock
Cotton futures show midding at 4.75 with December at 4.48. Cottonseed sells at 60.00 per ton and Grade A milk at 6.10 per hundred. Manufacturer milk at 3.15 per hundred with four percent milk direct. Hogs priced 180 to 220 pounds at 16.50.
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York
Market Report Shows Steady Prices and Mixed Offerings
Market fully steady in Atlanta with varied demand. Prices for plants range around 27 percent, small lots noted, deliveries and offerings present across weeks with intermittent fluctuations.
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Pimpenes
Dani North
Alabama
Atlanta
Rey
Coop Si
Eggs market steady as demand supports current prices
Birmingham AP notes the eggs market remains steady with demand aiding current prices. Nearby prices range 32 to 35 cents for large cases, with middlings around 28 to 31 cents and miscellaneous changes not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Livestock Market Report Amid Mixed Demand
Livestock eased in limited selling with slow activity and scattered steady bids. Cattle ranged 17.00 to 20.50 for good steers and yearlings, cows 9.50 to 13.00, canners 7.00 to 9.50, bulls 15 and up, with mid to high grades 16.50 to 18.00. hogs 17.00 for 180 240 lb butchers, 16.00 for 150 170 lb, sows 12.00 to 13.00 over 400 lb, overall softer across weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariel Las Cone
Ratihees
Five Powers Urged to Cut Arms and Support Disarmament
A proposal calls for immediate limits on armaments and a cap on 1956 military budgets, with half the required reductions by the five great powers. It also urges liquidation of foreign bases and urges the UN to convene a disarmament conference in early 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.N
Multiple Vehicle Wrecks Reported Near Athens Injuries and Losses
A series of four crashes on Highway 72 and nearby roads near Athens injure two drivers and cause extensive property damage. Jones D. Holland, 70, is treated for facial and head lacerations after colliding while turning off 72. Harry Tribble, 34, suffers no injuries as his Limestone County truck total loss and bridge damage amount to 650 and 300 respectively. An International truck driven by Alton J. Smith, 31, and an Anderson News Co. truck collide, injuring both drivers and totaling both vehicles with high cargo losses. Charles R. Harris, 32, is hospitalized with head cuts and bruises. Harris faces reckless driving charges. Patrolman M. W. Jacks leads the investigation into all four wrecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones D. Holland
Athens
Here
Holland
H. A. Darby
Limestone County
Harry Tribble
Peete’s Corner
Swancott
U.S. Highway 31
Tribble
Égz
News Co
Alton J. Smith
Boaz 1
Zeiser Hatchery
Boaz
Anderson News Co
Florence
Charles R. Harris
Harris
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Smith
Belle Mina-Mooresville
Highway 72
M. W. Jacks
Toya Maru Disaster Toll Climbs to 1200 Dead
The Toya Maru ferry capsized causing about 1200 deaths after passengers, including students, fled to retrieve belongings. A couple survived by reaching the side of the sinking vessel after a half hour in frigid water, marking Japan's worst sea disaster since the September typhoon that drowned 1600 off Hokkaido.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Hokkaido
Plea of Abatement in Court Overruled by Judge Long
The plea to abate and dismiss the complaint was submitted by agreement without testimony. Judge Long overruled the plea. A State motion to strike the plea was also overruled. Hearing date to be set when the amended bill is filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Typhoid and diphtheria deaths near elimination in US
Public health data show typhoid fever and diphtheria scarcely cause deaths in the United States as vaccines and sanitation reduce these old scourges. Medical officials cite continued vigilance but highlight dramatic declines in mortality from these diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Visitor Tries Food Pretense Then Escapes With Uniform Themed Dress
Athens resident William McKeeley, held on food false pretense after dining $1.85 at Oleander cafe, claimed he would pay later. He was jailed, then transferred to Athens Limestone hospital after an epileptic seizure. He wore a hospital gown and a costume made from Salvation Army, Marine Corps, and Canadian armed service uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
William McKeeley
Athens-Limestone Hospital
McKeeley
Jesse B. Hargrove
Salvation Army
Marine Corps
Japs Protest U S Army Firing On Mt Fuji Slopes
Scores of Japanese villagers led by leftist workers rushed to Mt Fuji to sit down in protest against American artillery practice. Police and Marines guarded the area as firing continued yesterday and is planned through May. Asahi condemned the drills with the headline Japan Suffers as Shells Fly Over Fuji.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asahi
Japan
Fuji
Todd Sees Alabama In Control Of U S Broiler Market
Birmingham reports A. W. Todd, commissioner of agriculture and industries, says broiler production is Alabama's fastest growing industry. He told a civic club that Alabama would eventually control the southern broiler market and could compete with northern states such as New Hampshire and Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
A. W. Todd
Hospital Dismissals and Admissions Listed
Dismissals include J. T. Harbin Madison Mrs S A Sharp Athens Miss Jessie Black Athens. Admissions list Mrs Calvin M Powers Belle Mina James C Faulk Harvest and C D Blankenship Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens-Limestone
J. T. Harbin
Madison
S. A. Sharp
Athens
Jessie Black
Calvin M. Powers
Belle Mina
James C. Faulk
Harvest
C. D. Blankenship
Athens 2
Bank St Hospital Note Names Residents
Jerry Waters of Danville Richard Albano of 610 Cleveland Avenue and Rosie Hudson of 111 Wilson Avenue NW appear in a bank street hospital notice listing local residents and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank ST. Hospital
Jerry Waters
Danville
Richard Albano
Cleveland Ave
Rosie Hudson
Wilson Ave
Notable Mothers and Infants Listed in Notices
Mrs. Ernest West and infant son of 423 Grammar Ave together with Mrs. B C McCutcheon and infant son and J D Croney of Elkton Tennessee appear in a public notices section listing residents and newborns for official records.
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Ernest West
Grammar Ave
B.C. McCutcheon
J D. Croney
Elkton
Tenn
Directory fragment lists names and addresses
Decatur General Hospital and several individuals including Albert Forsythe of Atlanta Mrs James Speakman 505 Lamar Street Mrs Comer C Blevins Hart selle 3 Herbert E Roberts Somerville Master Alex Farish 1402 7th Ave SE Mrs Silas Cross and infant Trinity Dean West Hartselle 2 Mrs Victoria Hurst 802 W Moulton St Will J Moore 208 5th Ave SE Mrs Martin Holloway 510 Somerville Rd
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Decatur General Hospital
Albert Forsythe
Atlanta, Ga
James Speakman
Lamar St
Comer C. Blevins
Hartselle
Herbert E. Roberts
Somerville
Alex Farish
7Th Ave
Silas Cross
Trinity
Dean West
Victoria Hurst
W. Moulton St
Will J. Moore
5Th Ave
Martin Holloway
Somerville Rd
Births Report From Local Hospital and Clinic
A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Martin Holloway of 510 Somerville Road at Decatur General Hospital. A son was also born to Mr and Mrs Howard Mitchell of 449 North Wood Avenue Florence at Baugh Wiley Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Holloway
Somerville Rd
Decatur General Hospital
Howard Mitchell
N. Wood Ave
Florence
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
Magic City Barbers Offer 3000 Haircuts Monthly
Birmingham barbers announce a year long program to give away about 3000 free haircuts each month to families on welfare lists and similar assistance rosters. The effort aims to support needy youths and families in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magic City
Birmingham
When llamas are angry they spit at tormentors
A short note states that llamas retaliate when angered by their tormentors by spitting as a defensive behavior.
NATO proposes top level talks with Soviet premier
The NATO council in its closing communique welcomed France the United Kingdom and the United States push for Soviet negotiations to resolve outstanding issues. The council noted West Germanys Konrad Adenauer joined discussions and hoped talks could aid a free German unification. It also said Big Four talks would advance arms reduction under safeguards. Pearson said he had just received the Soviet disarmament plan report and would study it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nikolai Bulganin
NATO Council
France
United Kingdom
United States
Soviet Union
West Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Germany
United Nations Subcommittee For
Disarmament Commission
London
Pearson
Fewer Curbs On Aid For Needy Says Snoddy
Montgomery P State Welfare Commissioner J S Snoddy announced relaxed eligibility rules for old age pensions. The property limit increased from 800 to 5000 for homestead ownership while reserves up to 1000 in property or savings are allowed. Basic need standards were liberalized to include larger food allowances, affecting current and new applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
J. S. Snoddy
Snoddy
For Sale and Rent Listing with Various Local Ads
Local classified items include a front bedroom at 503 Canal St with private bath, a downstate 409 Oak St rental, a 1954 model house trailer for sale, furnished rentals at 7.00 weekly, a 1953 Suburban Plymouth Station Wagon with 20 000 miles in good condition, and a bridal set for sale. Contacts include phones 148, 4062, 99, and 407 after 5.
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MCHS
Roxy
Sonja Henie
Michael O'Shea
Sadie Thompson
Jose Ferrer
Hatfield
Francis
Wacs
Donald O'Connor
Courtland
Athena
Tecaturs
Edwin Davidson
State Vocational Trade School
Aud
Otis Blevins
W. H. Martin
Jackson
Miss
Early L. Price
Early Lee, Jr
Decatur
Martin
Alamo Plaza Court
Arthur
Yakima
Wash
Luther
Houston
Tex
Clyde
Arthur Martin
Central Methodist Church
T. J. Chitwood
Police Recorder’s Court
City Hall
Blue Haven Pool
Russell Johnson
City Park and Recreation Board
Bank St
W. W. Monk
Louis Vance, Jr
Smith, Hill
Moulton St
4Th Ave
Jack Davis
Kroger
Vance
Davis
Robert Earl Jackson
New Robbins
Ford Jackson
Jimmie Collier
Henry Swope
Woodie Stover
Swope
Mia Jean Griffin
Fred Robertson, Jr
Barbara Vassar Dean
Allen Hicks
Ann White
Tor
Ellis Wayne Ramsey
Myrtle Toone Barnett
Charles Robert
Geraldine Pyron
Clifton Kirby
Irene Hardaway
Bill Ezell
Nell Pressnell
Buford Camp
Marilyn Jackson
Junior Cox
Hazel Reeves
Douglas Tyler
Barbara Lovell
Johnnie Chisholm
Nancy Ruth Bracken
Randall Vassar
Sue Kelley
Travis Phillips
Doris Anne Brooks
Doyle Beasley
Decatur Markets
NEW York
Kresge
Acme Steel
Lehman
Lockh Air
Loew's
Alleghany L
Lou & Nash
Can Airs
Mtrs
Chem
Mont Ward
T&t
Ches & Ohio
Republic Stl
Rexall Colg Palm
St. Regis Pap
Cruc
Veo Co
Kodak Ltd
Erie RR Fam Fin Texac
PC & O
Fla P & L UN of
Cal
Steel
Warner Pic
West UN
Limestone
Council
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee Valley
Coliseum
E. Welles Bridges
COP
U.S
Todd
U. S
NATO
Canal St
Oak St. Call
Highway
Give'oo General Finance Co
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