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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1958

Page

2

Community and Mine Highlights Cullman Area News

Dan Moore and Linda Pate announce the birth of son Dan Pate Moore at Cullman County Hospital with Linda Pate of Decatur as mother. Morgan County Board of Registrars meets at the courthouse Monday. Orpha Sue Melton of Decatur among 71 candidates for degrees at Alabama College Montevallo with bachelor of arts degree planned. Decatur Coin Club meets Monday at 7 30 in Small City Electric Auditorium. Bonds on nine gaming charges forfeited in city recorder's court. other cases include disorderly conduct reckless driving prohibition violations and double parking. John Scruggs treated for a three inch throat wound after an assault on Sycamore Street. three men allegedly involved. Two cars collide at Sixth Avenue and 11th Street causing front end damage. Building permit issued to A B Craig for 10 rooms two and a half baths at 2110 Stratford Road valued at 30000. Sheriff's notes list arrests for prohibition law public drunkenness and peace proceedings. Grover C Taylor sues Thomas Louis Morris for 10000 over April 29 auto crash at Sherman Street and Somerville Road. Betty Ray Brown Cullman and Elizabeth Yvonne Anderson Vinemont to receive bachelor of arts degrees at Alabama College Montevallo June 1. Florence State College home economics students to tour Alabama Flour Mills and Chemstrand plant with lunch at Hotel Lyons.

City Recorder’s Court

Gaelic College of Nova Scotia in St Ann's claim

The only Gaelic college in the Western Hemisphere sits in St. Ann's Nova Scotia. It represents a unique center for Gaelic language and culture in North America with strong ties to heritage, education and community.

St. Ann’s, Nova Scotia

Athens-Limestone Recounts Progress For Hospital Week

Athens Limestone Hospital marks National Hospital Week May 11 14 as it celebrates 24 hour patient care since 1951. Administrator Thos L Qualey notes rising patient care and staff. hospital seeks qualified workers and nurses, inviting visits for career information.

Athens Limestone County Athens-Limestone Athens- Limestone Hospital Thos. L. Qualey Athens-Limestone Hospital Qualey

Alabama Gubernatorial Runoffs Through the Years

The piece traces Alabama election history from 1922 to 1954, noting two candidate races in 1922, the 1934 runoff system, and key outcomes. It highlights Chauncey Sparks, Dixon, Folsom, Gordon Persons, Ellis, Hamm, and others in various first-primary victories and runoff events.

W. W. Brandon Graves Brandon Chauncey Sparks Dixon Sparks Folsom Ellis Gordon Persons Philip J. Hamm Persons

Mrs. Julia Vessels Dies in Athens Funeral

Mrs. Julia Vessels 79 of Athens 1 died Friday at her daughter's home. Funeral services are today at 2:30 p.m. at Oakdale Baptist Church, four and one half miles north on Old U S 31. Burial will be in Bot tom cemetery with Rainey Funeral Home Ardmore directing.

Athens Julia Vessels Athens 1 Oakdale Baptist Church U. S Bottom Cemetery Rainey Funeral Home Ardmore Wessels J. H. Newby

Evidence Feud Grows Between Tito and Kremlin

Belgrade reports Soviet officials say Voroshilov cancels Yugoslav visit citing Nasser in Moscow. Kremlin criticism follows Yugoslav independence move and Pravda hints at possible withdrawal of economic aid. No immediate Yugoslav reaction. Belgrade awaiting Moscow statement.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Klementi Voroshilov Voroshilov Russia Nasser United Arab Republic Soviet Union Kremlin Pravda Ivan Zamchevsky Moscow

Storm Storms North Alabama Without Major Damage

Thunderstorms rolled through North Alabama on Saturday night with heavy rain and wind but no damage reported in four local counties. The system stretched from North Mississippi and West Tennessee, affecting twenty one counties in the danger area, with hail reported west toward the Tri Cities.

Alabama Mississippi West Tennessee Weather Bureau Birmingham Athens Moulton Cullman Tri- Cities

Three injured as car wrecks and burns at Beaver Dam Creek Bridge

Three Huntsville residents Ralph Cohrom James Oscar McGuire and John Richard West were injured when their 1952 Hudson ran at 70 to 75 mph and wrecked and burned near Beaver Dam Creek Bridge. West the 18 year old driver suffered facial and head bruises while Cohrom lost a foot and suffered burns and McGuire had head lacerations and a broken arm. All listed in fair condition at Decatur General Hospital.

Mooresville Beaver Dam Creek Bridge Here Decatur General Hospital Ralph Cohrom James Oscar McGuire John Richard West Huntsville West Hudson Cohrom McGuire Highway Patrol Highway 20 John Bram Jimmy Acton

Greece May Get New Political Face

Greece votes Sunday to elect a new Parliament and possibly alter the government after two years under Prime Minister Constantine Karamanlis. The National Radical Union may lose its absolute majority in the 300-seat body.

Athens Greece NATO Constantine Karamanilis National Radical Union

Pflimlin Tries Form Cabinet in France

Pierre Pflimlin sought to form a new French government after meeting with President Rene Coty at the Elysee Palace. He aimed to present a cabinet to the National Assembly on Tuesday while Algeria policy and party opposition loomed as potential hurdles.

Godfrey Anderson Paris Pierre Pflimlin Rene Coty Catholic Popular Republican Movement MRP Coty Elysee Palace National Assembly Algeria National Council of the Social Republicans Jacques Soustelle France Pflimlin Felix Gaillard Gaillard Rene Pleven Pleven

Bryan Delivers Cross of Gold Speech at 1896 Democratic Convention

William Jennings Bryan spoke at the Chicago Democratic National Convention in 1896 delivering his famous Cross of Gold address advocating bimetallism and monetary reform to delegates and supporters.

William Jennings Bryan Chicago

Huntsville UA Center Reveals Summer Plans

The University of Alabama Huntsville Center will run summer term from June 9 to August 22 with 57 classes offered. The program serves University Center students, local college students, working residents, and 1958 high school graduates exploring college work. The center operates as a resident hub bringing college level study to the Tennesee Valley.

Huntsville UA Center Summer University of Alabama, Huntsville University Center Huntsville University of Alabama Huntsville Center Tennesse Valley

Water Expansion Slated for Decatur Plant Upgrades

Decatur’s water system pushes expansion to meet growth with two tank projects due by August and October. City officials note current capacity at 80 percent even in wet periods and warn dry weather would strain facilities. Warrants issued in Birmingham fund the plan with a 4.15 percent average yield, repayment via a 10 percent rate increase.

Chemstrand Corp Godwin Decatur Birmingham First National Bank of Birmingham State National Bank Morgan County National Bank Investors Diversified Services of Minnesota Royal Neighbors Investment Co Illinois Broadnax and Knight of Birmingham Municipal Utilities Board Northwestern Mutual Life Ins. Co

Kim Novak May Return Gift From Trujillo Son

Kim Novak said she would return the $8,700 Mercedes Benz sports car given by Dominican Lt. Gen. Rafael Trujillo Jr if it was a gift. She hinted at romance with the son of the country’s strongman while noting she dates only Trujillo and calls him Ramfis.

Bob Thomas San Francisco Kim Novak Dominican Republic Rafael Trujillo, Jr Miss Novak Trujillo Ramfis Hollywood Novak Zsa Zsa Gabor W U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Fort Leavenworth Kan

U S Ambassador Protests Library Burn in Tripoli

American protest raised after Lebanese authorities allowed a library to burn. One Lebanese janitor alone inside was unharmed as demonstrators surged through Tripoli for nearly three hours before a curfew restored order.

Terian Tripoli Women’s College U.S Robert McClintock Lebanon U. S Beirut Tripoli

West Viet Communists Outline Seven Year Plan

Khrushchev presented a seven year plan update on Wednesday aimed at boosting consumer products in the chemical sector including plastic fibers. Earlier Moscow projects targeted more children’s clothing housing and furniture with undisclosed goals for heavy industry and armaments expansion.

Viet Communist Party Khrushchev

British Guiana Prospects Highlight Diamonds and Savings

Fragmentary report notes South American British Guiana as potentially rich with diamonds, with some currently productive. Godwin suggests the City could save considerably if the board buys the pipe rather than using the contractor.

British Guiana South America of Mains Godwin

Local Hospital Admissions Listing Many Names and Addresses

A long hospital admissions list names numerous patients and dependents with street addresses across Decatur Hartselle Tanner Somerville Huntsville and nearby areas. The roster includes adults infants and multiple households presenting at various wards and units.

Local Dismissals Names and Addresses Listed

The notice lists individuals including Givens Hartley at P. O. Box 58 Decatur and Miss Patricia Powell in Decatur. It also names Mrs. J A Taylor 601 9th Street, Michael Reed 517 Cherry Street NW, and dismissals for Mrs P H Montgomery 2109 Clara Avenue SW and Mrs Marriam Ruby Howell 618 James Street SW. Also Mrs J T Hogan Falkville 2.

Givens Hartley P. O Decatur Patricia Powell J. A. Taylor 9Th St Michael Reed Cherry St P. H. Montgomery Clara Ave Marriam Ruby Howell James St J. T. Hogan Falkville

Bank Street Hospital Admission Notices

Admission notices list Mrs. Herman Stover at 222 6th Ave NW and Magazine Warren of Town Creek along with A. F. Roberson of Town Creek and Mrs. James Shannon residing at 614 8th.

Bank Street Hospital Herman Stover 6Th Ave. NW Warren Town Creek A. F. Roberson James Shannon 8Th Ave

Hospital Names and Baby Counts in Local Notices

Little Mike Welborn of Moulton is listed with 3. Vivian Sims of Mt Hope has 1. J B Rice of Moulton has 2. Bruce Terry and baby of Trinity have 1. Teresa Little of Hillsboro has 1.

Mike Welborn Moulton Vivian Sims Mt. Hope J. B. Rice Bruce Terry Baby Trinity Little Teresa Little Hillsboro

Eisenhower to decide on Nixon trip after possible protests

Mansfield warned the President must consider potential Communist led demonstrations in several countries before Nixon undertakes a trip. He stated he has no doubt such demonstrations could be organized abroad and influence the decision.

Eisenhower Mansfield Nixon

Graham A Hit On West Coast

Billy Graham draws massive San Francisco crowds at Cow Palace in a prolific revival that has packed venues and attracted thousands to decisions for Christ. With 13 services drawing over 200000 attendees and daily crowds from 12500 to 23500, the campaign runs through June 15 as fundraising lag persists and TV telecasts seek support.

San Francisco Billy Graham San Francisco Bay Area Graham Graham Organization New York Tennessee Graham Group

Americans Unpopular In Algiers

In Algiers American presence draws mixed views from locals and French Algerians. Teenagers wear U.S. styles and enjoy American music while anti American sentiment surfaces. Observers cite U.S. aid policies and oil interests as factors shaping opinions about America.

Algiers Algeria U. S United States France Sahara

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dan Moore Cullman 6 Cullman County Hospital Dan Pate Moore Morgan County Board of Registrars Alabama College Montevallo Orpha Sue Melton Decatur Coin Club Small City Electric Auditorium John Scruggs W. Lafayette St Scruggs Sycamore St Sixth Ave 11Th St Jack E. Allen Decature Paul L A. B. Craig Stratford Rd Sheriff's Office Grover C. Taylor Thomas Louis Morris Taylor Sherman St Somerville Rd Betty Ray Brown Elizabeth Yvonne Anderson Vinemont Florence State College Alabama Flour Mills Chemstrands Lyons Limestone Tito North Alabama Lockheed Aircraft Corp Marietta Lockheed District 33 International Assn. of Machinists Anjette Lyles Anijette Donovan Lyles Macon Marcia Elaine Carla Lyles Kim Son of Barbara Jane Griffin Prospect Tenn Athenian Athens College Robert Griffin Norris Mobile Arthur Eddy Anna Barrett W. B. Henderson Pennylane Max J. Lesser Summerlane Billy Ray Dutton L. E. Willett Danville Melissa Gail Courtenay Decatur Trailer Court Clarence Edward White, Jr Cypress St Donna Leigh Russell Ralph Whatley 12Th St Paul Banks Riverview Ave Gregory Lynn Liles West Court Apts Don Pearce Gordon Dr B. Weinman Okley A. Miller Tanner L. G. DeLong Tarace Kirby 11Th Ave Sarah Mae Coker E. T. Baggs Meadowbrook J. L. Gossett Memorial Dr Annie Long Wadsworth St Orvil Landers Somerville Della Ann Dorr High School St Hartselle Kyle Wayne Millwood James Monroe Throneberry Ollie Street 10Th Ave Luther L. Sellers John A. Farrer Chester Braswell John A. H. Snider 3Rd Ave Michael Carroll Sheridan Apts James Oscar McGuire, Jr 7Th St Ralph Hoy Cohram 8Th St Lawrence County West Coast L. C. Fisher Company Muscle Shoals Sheffield Space Age Investments
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