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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1958

Page

2

Local Notes Highlight Hospital Update and Court Actions

The year old Clifford Speakman remains off the critical list and is described as in good condition at Bank Street Hospital after an auto accident on New Moulton Road. City court docket lists offenses including prohibition violations and assault. May 21 22 cemetery cleaning at Bellview Baptist Church planned with Decoration Day on May 25. Absentee voting available through May 29 with office hours extended Saturday.

Clifford Speakman New Moulton Rd Bank St. ,Hospital Clifford Woodrow Speakman Decatur 1 Bellview Baptist Church Decatur Moulton Rd Register In Chancery Bryan McAfee Register

Athens and Hartselle Notes Highlight Local Achievements

Mrs. David Johnson and Judy Gilbert of Athens earns Phi Beta Kappa at Birmingham Southern College. Athens College to stage The Rainmaker by N Richard Nash. Students and events listed in Athens area schools with admissions open. Hartselle welcomes Leneis W Howard to American Registry of Doctor's Nurses. Owens Junior High prepares graduation ceremonies Friday night with Wade Chittam as eighth grade valedictorian. Mary White named salutatorian.

Birmingham David Johnson Judy Gilbert Athens Birmingham-Southern College N. Richard Nash The Athens College Meandress Hall Eer Hartselle Leneis W. Howard N. Sloss St American Registry of Doctor's Nurses Howard RDN Arthur A. Calix Owens Junior High School Wade Chittam J. ©. Chittam Sotater Ian Mary White T. E. Smith Athens 8

Homecoming at Hopewell Baptist Church Sunday

The Hopewell Baptist Church hosts a homecoming service this Sunday. Rev. Floyd Parker invites the public to attend.

Hopewell Hopewell Baptist Church Floyd Parker

Local Birth and Dismissal Notices From Moulton and Trinity

A compact list shows names of children and guardians including Susan and Dianne Tucker in Moulton with Julia Butler in Town Creek, plus Almon Jackson and Frank Thompson in Moulton, and Elvin Kelley in Trinity. Other entries include Shirley Dutton in Rogersville and Nelda Parker in Town Creek, with Lonnie Maner in Trinity.

Elvin Kelley Trinity Shirley Dutton Rogersville J. M. Hitt Moulton Bessie Thornton Nelda Parker Town Creek Lonnie T. Maner

Hospital admissions list for Athens and surrounding areas

A hospital admissions roll shows Mrs. Paul Sims and infant son, Athens. Van Abernathy, Athens. Dowell Malone, Athens. Mrs. Willie Rogers, Athens. Mrs. James Holderman and infant daughter, Athens. Mrs. James R. Hughes, Athens. Mrs. Milton Penne and infant son, Athens. Mrs. Sesat Harrison and infant son, Anderson. Joyce Turner and infant son, Athens. Ora Lee Martindale, Elkmont. John H. Casteel, Athens. Billy Milton Brymer, Tanner. Admissions include Mrs. Georgia Haney, Ardmore. Albert James Wallace, Athens. Mrs. Ben Peoples and infant son, Tanner. Mrs. Julian Davidson, Athens. Mrs. Wiley Russell, Athens. Mrs. Herman Boyd, Elkmont.

Athens Limestone Hospital Paul Sims Athens van Abernathy Dowell Malone Willie Rogers James Holderman James R. Hughes Milton Penne Sesat Harrison Anderson Joyce Turner Ora Lee Martindale Elkmont John H. Casteel Billy Milton Brymer Tanner Georgia Haney Ardmore Albert James Wallace Ben Peoples Julian Davidson Wiley Russell Herman Boyd

Local residents listed with infants and addresses

A series of names and infant details followed by street addresses and cities including Hartselle Decatur Town Creek and Webster Trailer Court. Residents include Mrs Louis Bolan Mrs Zack Perry Mrs Fairfax Parker Mrs Frank Magliato and others with child names such as Gregory Louis Hester Samuel Ruffner John Dobo Timothy Gandy and James Bloodworth III.

Louis Bolan Hartselle Zack Perry 9Th Ave Fairfax Parker 20Th Ave Frank Magliato Webster Trailer Court Gregory Louis Hester 7Th Ave J. A. Aston Town Creek L. C. Gilliland Decatur Euthrea Clay Hendon Enolam Blvd Jack Stover 5Th Ave C. S. Whitmire E. Moulton St Harrison 4Th Ave Harold Whitmire Locust St Samuel C. Ruffner Meadowbrook Dr John Randy Dobo Columbia Cir Timothy Wayne Gandy 8Th Ave James Morgan Bloodworth III Olive St

Baugh-Wiley-Smith Clinic Contacts List

Theo Ward of 302 lth Ave NW Curtis Hester of 917 9th Ave SE Mrs Andrew Rombokas of 806 8th Ave Miss Beverly Draper of Somer Mrs Zadie Mae Jones of 205 1th Ave NW Mrs Artie Andrews of 805 4th

Theo Ward Lth Curtis Hester 9Th Ave Andrew Rombokas 8Th Ave Beverly Draper Somerville Zadie Mae Jones Lth Ave Artie Andrews 4Th Ave

Bank Street Hospital Admissions

L. T. Jones of Trinity enters Bank Street Hospital. Mrs. Richard Holland of Moulton, Mrs. Freeman Randolph of 901 Railroad Street NW, Mrs. John W. Smith and infant daughter of Decatur, Mrs. Daniel Montgomery of Moulton, and Mrs. Herman Stover of 222 6th are listed as admitted.

L. T. Jones Trinity Richard Holland Moulton Freeman Randolph Railroad St John W. Smith Decatur Daniel Montgomery Herman Stover 6Th Ave

Births in common area announced for two families

Mr and Mrs Almon Jackson Moulton 2 welcomed a daughter at Lawrence County Hospital Sunday. Mr and Mrs Pasquell Hooie Tanner 1 welcomed a son Monday at Decatur General Hospital.

Almon Jackson Moulton Lawrence County Hospital Pasquell Hooie Tanner Decatur General Hospital

Mrs Onice Bull Terry Charged With Whisky Possession

Deputy Sheriff Brown Parker reports a search of the Terry farm six miles east of Moulton found 17 quarts of beer in a house and 25 gallons of whisky in a buried barrel. Mrs Onice Terry faces prohibition violation charges as ABC personnel assisted.

Moulton Onice “Bull” Terry Onice Terry Brown Parker Parker Sheriff's Office ABC Carlos Nelson Bob Johnson

Post-election expense report lists numerous contributors

The report records large and small donations by names such as C. H. Gunter Phenix City and J. Crommelin with totals across campaigns in Alabama’s 2nd District. It details expenses including office supplies, travel, printing and advertising, with many contributors from Phenix City Bessemer Union Springs and Montgomery.

George Mitchell Union Springs Patterson Bebe Gosdin Sunny Valley John G. Crommelin E. Smith O. Tanner J. Parrine Hayes Malone N. H. Thomason H. QO. Jester E. L. Murphy L. L. Smith W. P. Miller J. ¢. Ivey M. H. Daniel P. M. Holly Todd R. D. Allen H. H. Dunn W. L. Davis J. S. Harris P. T. Mosely R. L. Cunningham Roy Whitman R. S. Shephard A. L. Bowles James Henderson W. G. Bowen H. L. Dotson David Morrow Harry Smith I. T. Bowick N. R. Pugh W. P. Canning Ben Potter Henry Price Lamar Kelly Frances R. Dees Paul Black Ralph Guthrie M. C. Woodall W. C. Woodall Z. L. Weatherford Dan Mobley F. E. Martin Wiley Logan J. E. Richardson W. D. Davis Charles Shaddix Wally Fowler Chuck Wagon Gang Congress George Grant A. M. Woodham James Carter A. P. Collins M. N. Brantley R.L. Kenan H. L. Pill Wilbur Nolen Wilbur Nolen Sr B. B. Saxon Wilbur Nolen Jr Mary H. Nolen Harry Leary S. L. Taylor Jack Nolen Dan R. Nolen D. M. Nolen Council of Alabama Machinists Billy Gentry Sam Kindred A. D. Griffith Jim Kitchen C. M. Henderson C. P. Hutchison James Simon Elton Johnson Paul Crow Martha Martinson MacDonald Gallion F. M. Welch Montgomery Y. H. Goodall Birmingham Ben Engel Jeff D. Smith Huntsville E. C. Johnson Demopolis Prichard McCall and

Doctors Watch As Dead Dog Is Brought To Life

Six U S women doctors touring Soviet medical institutions reported seeing a dead dog revived after blood removal, five minutes of waiting, and barking. The observation parallels a January Ogonyek claim about longer revival times. The group contrasted Soviet zeal and equipment with U S pace, noting faster Russian progress.

U. S Ogonyek V. A. Negovsky Jean Henley Columbia University United States Leona Baumgartner New York City Helen Taussig Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Esther C. Marting University of Cincinnati Margaret Sloan National Research Council Washington Thelma Dunn National Institutes of Health Bethesda Henley

Stassen Contests Set With Lawrence Versus Furman For Governor

In statewide contests Governor nominees include David L. Lawrence the Pittsburgh Mayor favored by Democrats and Roy E. Furman the Lt. Governor who denounces party leadership. An unknown Ed ward P. Lavelle from Scranton also seeks the governor’s post. Locally races cover 30 congressional seats 25 of 50 State Senate seats and all 210 State House seats. Republican Edward Martin retires from the U S Senate after two terms with Hugh Scott favored by Republicans and Leader backed by the Democratic machine.

David L. Lawrence Pittsburgh Roy E. Furman Edward P. Lavelle Scranton Lawrence M- Leader U.S. Senate Secretary of Internal Affairs Senate Edward Martin Pennsylvania Leader Democratic Organization U.S Hugh Scott Philadelphia

Joint Space Committee Proposed To Oversee Civilian Effort

A plan proposes a single House-Senate joint committee on space to replace separate space panels. Civilians would lead civilian space projects with a liaison for military issues and President’s approval for unresolved disputes. The report backs civilian development of atomic rocket power and satellite tech. The note mentions the Pacific Ocean being twice as large as the Atlantic.

House Senate Joint

Eisenhower Signs Military Pay Raise Into Law

President Eisenhower signed legislation boosting pay for most active duty personnel in the Air Force Army Navy and Marines with more than two years service. The first year cost is about 576 million dollars and includes raises for reservists and certain retired personnel, while draftees and many junior officers receive no increases.

Washington Eisenhower Air Force Army Navy Marines Joint Chiefs of Staff Coast Guard Public Health Service Coast and Geodetic Survey Pentagon Ralph J. Cordiner Jr General Electric

De Gaulle Stabilizes National Assembly Amid Crisis

French crisis deepens as De Gaulle proposes 27 month draftee service and 80 billion franc tax plan. Emergency powers extend to Algeria, Paris offices face censorship, and Raoul Salon offers to pardon rebels who surrender.

National Assembly Pflimlin Paris Algiers de Gaulle Assembly Algeria France Raoul Salon

Welcome for Pianist Van Cliburn in New York Parade

The lanky Texan pianist Van Cliburn received a roaring welcome at Carnegie Hall as 2,840 fans filled the venue. After his two recital numbers, he spoke of happiness to be home, and a ticker tape parade awaited him in the city. His father and mother stood moved by the reception, while critics noted his spectacular technique and promising tone in Moscow.

New York Carnegie Hall van Cliburn Cliburn Harvey Lavan Cliburn Sr Rilcha Bee O’bryan Moscow W. G. Rogers Associated Press

Russia Ahead In Polar Development Conference Told

Russia is far ahead of the United States in polar developments and related fields per a National Resources Conference briefing. Air Force Col. James W. Luker described a four step theory for world conquest without war, including exploiting internal weaknesses, fomenting minority issues, manipulating leaders, and using extremists to provoke unrest.

Montgomery Russia United States Air Force James W. Luker Arctic Circle

Markets milk and livestock prices report

Market notes list Milk Grade A at 6.33 per nundreo and manufactured milk at 3.00 per hundred with rate changes. Prices for corn, oats, soybeans, milo, wheat, poultry feed, and live cattle hogs sheep and lambs shown with ranges for standard, utility, feeder, and prime categories.

May grain futures rise on short covering in Chicago trading

Short covering pushed most May grain futures higher on the Board of Trade as traders adjusted commitments. Activity was light in other deliveries with prices staying near prior closes. Chicago receipts were wheat 3 cars, corn 26, oats 3, rye 1, barley 2 and soybeans 4.

Chicago Board of Trade

Steels and Aircraft Lead Market Gains in Early Trading

Stocks moved higher in moderate activity as steels and aircraft names led advances. U S Steel and Youngstown Sheet rose, Boeing and United Aircraft gained about a point, while rails and coppers improved and bonds steadied.

New York U.S. Steel Youngstown Sheet Lukens Boeing Republic Aviation United Aircraft Bell Aircraft General Dynamics North American Aviation Southern Pacific American Motors Studebaker-Packard U. S

Sharp rise in city building permits tops April total

City Clerk Joe Pettey reported permits issued yesterday totaled 682 420, surpassing April’s 511 842. The surge centers on Steel City Construction Co of Birmingham for 639 620 for pumping station upgrades in the water department project. An annex for State Avenue Church of Christ costs 16 000 and H T Woods obtains a six room house permit at 611 Martha St SE for 10 000.

Joe Pettey Steel City Construction Co Birmingham City Water Department Market — St. NE Steel City Water Department State Avenue Church of Christ H. T. Woods Martha St

Wall Street Stocks Shift With Mixed Upland Readouts

New York AP roundup shows varied gains and losses across a broad list of corporations. Notes include Am Air L, Coca Cola, General Electric, Ford, Pan Am, Westinghouse, and Warner Bros among others with percentages next to each ticker indicating daily movement.

NEW York Lou & Nash Lowenstein Allied Strs Mallory Am Air L Monson Am Cyan Mont Ward M & Fdy Nat Bisc Am Mitrs Nat Dairy Nat Distill T&t N Y Central Mo Am Ay Anac Co Ohio Oil M4 Armour Pac G& el Pan Am W Air Bendix Param Pic Beth Stl Pa RR Canad Pac Phill Pet Carrier Pitt Plate Gae Ches & Ohio Curt Wright St. Reg Pap Doug Airc du Pont East Air L Ford Mirs Elec Gen Mirs Gen Shoe Std Oil NJ Glidden Sterchi Goodrich Stude Pack Greyhound Swift U S Ind John Man UN Rubber UN Steel Kennecott Warner B Pic West UN Tel Loew's West Elec Woolworth “Ry

Alabama live poultry prices and supply report

Alabama markets show broilers and fryers available with open sales limits. Data list weights around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday from plants and wholesale figures include 244 4-lb to 11-lb ranges and total heads near 448 832 with varied percent products.

Poultry Birmingham Alabama Sapeehy

Eyewitness Links Guard Plane to Capital Airlines Crash

An eyewitness described a National Guard jet from the Maryland guard attempting to pass over a Capital Airlines passenger plane when it caught fire and dove into the airliner. The jet trainer from the 104th Fighter Group, based near Baltimore, was the second major Capital accident in six weeks following a deadly April 6 Viscount crash at Midland.

National Guard 104Th Maryland Guard Martin Co

Soil Conservation Sunday Observed by Local District

Sunday observance highlighted soil and water stewardship led by the Soil Conservation Districts. The Morgan County SCD joined in as part of a national effort begun by the National Association of Soil Conservation Districts to raise awareness of soil care.

Soil Conservation District National Association of Soil Conservation Districts Morgan County SCD

Central Baptist To Observe Choir Graduation Service

Central Baptist Church will hold its first annual Choir Graduation and Recognition service Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the main church auditorium. Rev William Day directs all five graded choirs and 175 boys girls men and women will receive special awards. All choirs perform special music that night. Attendance is invited.

Central Baptist Church William Day

Poultry Prices and Offers At Farms and Plants

Prices for broilers and fryers range 24 to 19 cents at farms and plants with f o b terms. Hens offer adequate supply with heavy to light demand. heavy type at farms 21 to 23 cents, plants 22 to 24 cents, light type 12 to 14 cents.

Eggs prices and supply in Birmingham market report

AP reports Birmingham wholesale egg markets show fair demand for locally produced eggs with ample supply. Out-of-area eggs are scarce. Large eggs mostly 37 to 38 delivered. other grades vary. Local whites large priced 35 to 39 with smalls at 28 to 30. overall minimum 60 to 80 percent quality.

Birmingham

Cattle and Hogs Market Report From Nashville and Thomasville

In Nashville cattle markets show slow demand with fats steady to weak. Steers and heifers 23.50-27.00, utilities 18.75-19.50, canners 15.00-18.50, stockers 24.00-26.50, some choice to 27.00. Calves around 150, feeders 28.50-31.00, standard 25.00. Hogs steady to weak. barrows and gilts 22.50-23.00, sows 17.00. In Thomasville price reports from Georgia Florida Alabama hogs receipts 3600. bulk No. 1-3 barrows/gilts 21.50-22.00, mixed grade sows 15.75-18.50, some No. 1-2 at 19.25. Representative 180-240 lb barrows/gilts 21.80-22.25.

U.S Nashville Thomasville Albany Moultrie Tifton Dothan Jacksonville South Georgia Florida

For Sale 1955 Chevrolet One Owner Car

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY FOR SALE One owner 1955 Chevrolet in good condition. Call EL 3-7264 after 5 p.m. Another ad lists a boot trailer, 16 ft, at 111 8th Ave. Also a 1951 Chevrolet 2 door Powerglide with radio and heater, clean and in good condition for $250. Call EL 3-all EL 3-5035 after 6 p.m. Room and board and ironing offered. call EL 3-5400 or EL 3-7564.

8Th Ave

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