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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1956
Page
2
Riverside announces an annual festival Thursday featuring student chorus, pet show, cake, pond activities, and festival games. Food includes hot dogs ice cream cake and candy. The event raises funds for school programs and donations of American and Alabama flags for the auditorium. Public invited.
Exam is daily and classes continue. May 16 May Day activities May 18 junior senior prom May 25 musicale May 31 or June 1 senior class night at 8 Megid C. Sykes and Miss B. L. Howard in charge June 3 baccalaureate at 3 96 p.m. June 4 alumni night June 5 graduation at 8 p.m. speaker Mr Charlies Brown principal of Brighton High School in Birmingham June 6 report cards 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The notices list admissions and births at hospitals in Athens and surrounding areas. Names include Richard Decature, Patricia Jane Neal-Patricia May, Roy Moore, Johnny Williams, J W Dollie and baby girl, James Jordan and baby, and A W Sanders from Tullahoma.
A readerable roster shows dismissals and defendant listings: Jim Elliott at 100 N Clinton, W N Weaver of Decatur, and Quilla Reed of Decatur. Also noted are Decatur General Hospital cases against Guy Lamon of 311 Clara Ave and William E Pearson at 110 Walnut St. Other names include J W Goode of Decatur, Mrs John A Woodruff of 1804 Percy Phillips, and Mrs Pettus Starrow of 1502 Sherman.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. James D. Danville at Bank Street. The notice notes the newborn's name and city, with a brief family update.
Fragmented listing shows showtimes and names for films at SUNSET and RITZ theaters in Athens Texas. Mentions Jane Wyman Guy Madison Wyman stars and prices around $90 in unclear context.
Morgan County civil defense officials attended a Kiwanis gathering at Smiths Cafe and screened a tornado film. A stolen light green Double Eagle bicycle was reported. Building permits issued. a six room frame house listed for 16 000. Cullman County farmers report 90 percent cotton planted with replanting and boll weevil concerns. Berry crops show improvement after prior droughts and freezes with plans for more plantings. Tobacco trials and aromatic tobacco experiments under way.
Soviet era figures suggest about 4 percent of million. a news conference concluded the proposed cut could not be verified. The speaker summed up his view, noting the danger lies in blaming external factors, and arguing economic forces and Soviet rulers favoring modern weapons over employment of factories.
Mrs Logennie Millican dies at 6:45 am after residence on Somerville 2 years. Funeral services are set for Saturday with officiating clergyman at Hartsville home of her son M. J. Millican.
One week byers notes vacation changes for plant personnel due to current conditions. Skeleton crew to handle maintenance and emergency repairs during shutdown as operations focus on barge construction and repair at the Decatur plant. Reports say a strike at TC? affects the repair yard redevelopment on the Tennessee River, with project 90 percent complete. Birmingham sees forced vacations for thousands of steel workers after federal negotiators enter discussions with company reps.
Markets update lists oats, No.2 barley, and calf prices with bids. Utility and utility cows run in the 12.50 to 15.50 and 10.50 to 11.00 ranges respectively. Batches average 15.25 to 15.75 with 190 to 240 pound weights noted.
The New York market recovered from a two day slump with gains across most sectors. Oil, railroads, steels, some copper and aluminum led, while motors and mixed chemicals lagged. General Motors traded around 41 1 2, Chrysler rose from 1 000 shares, and Studebaker remained steady as defense work sought for the company.
North Alabama and North Georgia report broiler prices and farm demand. Transactions show varied prices at farms with most sales in 24 to 39 percent range and concerns over neighboring demand.
AP reports an early morning market note from Birmin and Wadi noting egg prices and trading activity. The short bulletin records price direction and regional trading dynamics.
A Nashville livestock update notes mixed activity with ewes and lambs steady as buyers show solid demand. Prices for shorn ewes hold at 2.00 to 5.00 with buyers awaiting new offerings.
The House and Senate clash over congressional approval for a 24 million dollar John Sevier generating unit. If the House blocks funding, a precedent could be set allowing TVA to add to existing plants without new appropriations. The dispute splits TVA financing from TVA revenues and marks a broader debate on future financing.
Survivor recounts a disastrous air crash toppling a burning building. He recalls flames trapping occupants on the top floor, many on the ground floor unable to escape, and nun rescues amid the blaze. Two airmen returning to their craft perished. cause unknown.
Cab driver Walker left the jail after being hired to defend him in a Decatur case. Cab Brown said the dead man suffered a severe head blow and was placed on the track to simulate a train strike. Lynne emphasized the investigation is not complete and questioned Ledlow's death, while Walker plans to return to his job with Decatur Transit.
Historical note describes the royal collection with peacocks housed at the court of King Solomon. It presents a glimpse of ancient royal zoology and court curiosities without modern context.
Morgan County 4H Club Girls will gather at Morgan County High School for a cornmeal muffin contest and apparel revues. Thirty winners across four groups will participate in a day of fashion shows and a talent program with local merchants donating prizes. Senior dress and muffin winners earn a week at State 4H Camp Auburn in July to compete district and state.
Braswell began coaching in 1948 after stints at Trinity for two years. He led Mt Hope for six seasons from 1950, posting 138 victories in 170 games and winning district tournaments in 1951 1952 1955 and 1956. His teams placed high in the state tournament at Tuscaloosa and won Lawrence County titles in 1952 1951 1953 and 1954.
Nes O Nea l the Swann Corp of Anniston rose through Monsanto ranks 1937 to 1941 as plant manager then led the phosphate division plant in Michigan. He became production manager in 1944 and later managing director of Monsanto Chemicals Limited in London in 1946.
Hillsboro driver Thomas Terry, 46, forfeited a $100 bond in city recorder's court after a Monday DUI-related crash on West Moulton Street. He side swiped Sterling XK Grabbs's 1950 Chevrolet, causing heavy damage to the rear fender while his 1956 Chevrolet pickup had minor front fender damage. Sgt. Charles Smith and Officer Carmen Taylor investigated. A separate 3 p.m. collision at First Ave and Lee St involved David L. Allen, 70, and Henry C. Turney, 57, with light damage to both vehicles. Officers Hyde and Crabb investigated.
The governor told the closing session of the Tennessee Municipal League convention that the arhead in is seeking the ultimate return of high power rates. He said the administration plans by deceit sabotage and hoax to destroy a great and profitable public power enterprise worth a billion dollars.
The text notes an assignment to Chemstrand and mentions prior roles as director of the Ketchikan Pulp Co, which was owned by American Viscose Corp and Puget Sound Pulp & Timber Co. The details imply involvement with major pulp industry firms and corporate ties.
A Birmingham man escaped serious injury when his 1956 Ford left the old Highway 31 highway near Cullman, struck a rail crossing, and plunged about 20 feet onto train tracks. Another accident on Highway 117 involved four vehicles with two property losses totaling $600 and no injuries. Patrolmen Nothdurft and Brown investigated both crashes.
In two years from 1771 to 1773 about 30 000 people emigrated to America from various regions. The migration reflects the era's push and pull factors influencing settlement patterns and demographic shifts across the colonies.
Unidentified spokesman at a valley power conference discusses a probe request for Paul Sims carpenter contractor. The notice advertises for sale at 141 Tale 10th Ave SE and lists a three bedroom with living dining area, kitchen, cell heat, carport, rent details, and contact phone 2368.
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