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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1961

Page

2

Boards Visit Chemstrand Boards Visit Chemstrand

A meeting is planned at the plant with leaders from two organizations including Chemstrand president E. J. Putzell Jr. and Monsanto board chair C. A. Thomas. Also attending are Christian, F. M. Eaton, J. Gillis, C. A. Hochwalk, Edward A. O Neal Jr, W. W. Snider, E. M. Queeny, A. H. Temple, F. N. Williams and others.

Wednes- Christian F. M. Eaton J. Gillis C. A. Hochwalk Edward A. O'Neal, Jr Chemstrand E. J. Putzell, Jr E. M. Queeny W. W. Snider C. H. Sumreer Monsanto A. H. Temple C. A. Thomas F. N. Williams

Red Cross offers swim classes with Wednesday registration

Registration for Red Cross swimming classes opens Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Red Cross Headquarters. The schedule lists Children Beginners 11 a.m. to noon on several sessions, plus 9 10 and 11 a.m. slots, with adults and life saving courses to be announced later. Call EL 34891 to help with the program.

Red Cross

Cullman Rotary Club to Host Earnest Deadwyler

Capt Earnest W Deadwyler a Redstone Arsenal project officer in the technical division of research will address Cullman Rotary Club tonight at 6 30 at Lorenz Restaurant Rotary W D Cook leads the program served as host and organizer.

Cullman Earnest W. Deadwyler Redstone Arsenal Cullman Rotary Club Lorenz Restaurant W. D. Cook

Somerville Church and PTA Host Open House Sunday

The women of the Somerville Methodist Church and the Somerville Elementary School PTA invite parents and church members to an open house this Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church.

Somerville Somerville Methodist Church Somerville Elementary School PTA

Morris in Charge of Cullman Kiwanis Meeting

Luther Morris presides at Cullman Kiwanis Club tonight at 6 30. The gathering is set at All Steak Cafe with members attending.

Cullman Luther Morris Cullman Kiwanis Club All Steak Cafe

Belk Hudson obtains first permit for store front remodel

The City clerk issues a 24 900 dollar building permit to E. P. Childs for a Belk Hudson Co. store front at 210 214 2nd Ave SE. The project is the first of two contracts for remodeling and enlarging the department store, with interior work to follow. Belk Hudson will expand into Warren's building, creating about 20 000 square feet of selling space.

E. P. Childs Belk-Hudson Co 2Nd Ave Belk-Hudson Warren’s

For Sale Classified Fragments Reprint

Multiple small ads list a 1958 housetrailer with air conditioning and low payments for 1500 equity, blinds sold at 4 dollars each, Chihuahua puppies for 25 dollars, a furnished 4 room apartment at Grant Street, and a night shift cab operator job with Decatur Transit plus a washer for sale or trade.

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals Listings

Hospital admissions list names and residences across Hartselle Decatur Cullman Addison Mount Hope and other towns with patients including Loyd E Williams George Homer Black Judy Anne Lott Master Samuel Denham and Little Miss Carol Medders. Dismissals include Raymond Lindsay Hodge Jack W Dahnke and others.

Admissions Hartselle Loyd E. Williams Decatur George Homer Black Cullman R. M. Campbell 11Th St Charlie J. Quinn Judy Anne Lott Addison Kenneth Taylor Horace Smith Mount Hope Samuel Denham 12Th Ave Carol Medders 6Th Ave Raymond Lindsay Chestnut St H. W. Carden James Edward Hodge Somerville Roy Nungester Church St. NE Joyce Hampton Moulton

Local names listed in Decatur area notice

A readable fragment lists individuals including Miss Virginia Carter and Decatur residents Mrs. Kate Wilder Mrs. Elouise Dillbeck and Mr. J. S. Bates along with addresses in Somerville Hartselle Eva Madison and Decatur area locales and mentions infant son of Mrs. Howard Morris.

Virginia Carter Decature Winford Stevens Somerville Kate Wilder 451 Jackson

Local residents listed in court or parish notices

C B Kenton Harold Fagan Mrs Dorothy Walling Mrs Talmadge Barber Mrs Edd Carpenter Mrs Chatman Shelton and infant son appear in Trinity notices at addresses in Davenport Chestnut Street Courtland and Trinity 1.

B. Kenton 5Th Ave Harold Fagan Trinity Dorothy Walling Chestnut St Talmadge Barber 8Th Ave Edd Carpenter Courtland Chatman Shelton Infant Son

Local Notables Listed in Athens Area Directory

A partial reader list shows residents across Athens and nearby towns including Melie Redus David John Burrough Margaret Crane Mary Rachel Bailey Peggy Hagood Corinne Darby Grace Miller Terry Lynn Bailes Reba McBay Hattie Garner Bessie Jackson Mary Baker Pamela Bolton William Hunter Doris Anderson Bera McCurry Eva Crawford Catherine Black Mary Mason Erdie Johnson Christine Carter Wayne Broadway Milton Davis Johnny Lane Luther Smith Marshall Adams Charles Stewart Mildred Burrell Vera Lewter Marcus Christopher Kenneth Crane Rogersville among others. The names appear with city affiliations such as Athens Madison Rogersville and Elkmont indicating a local social or telephone directory snippet.

Melie Redus Athens David John Burrough Margaret Crane Rogersville Mary Rachel Bailey Peggy Hagood Corrine Darby Grace Miller Terry Lynn Bailes Toney Reba McBay Hattie Garner Bessie Jackson Elkmont Mary Baker Pamela Bolton William Pierce Hunter Doris Anderson Bera McCurry Lester Eva Crawford Madison Catherine Black Mary Mason Erdie D. Johnson Christine Carter Wayne H. Broadway Milton Davis Johnny Lane Luther Smith Marshall Adams

Local Residents Listed in Cullman Area Directory Snippet

A fragmented OCR list names residents from Cullman area towns including Hanceville Vinemont Uniondale and Bessemer. Individuals named include Mrs Melvin D Williams Kermit Harris Mrs Edward A Smith Miss Beulah Hamrick and others with partial addresses and designations.

Admissions Melvin D. Williams Arkadelphia Kermit. Harris Cullman Edward A. Smith Vinemont Beulah Hamrick Hanceville Donald R. Dobbs Dwight West Anthony J. Stiefwater Uniondale N.Y George Wolfe Bessemer Guy Nicholas Bremen Floyd Flanigan Doyle Rodgers Loyal E. Hancock Drannan C. Mangum Jackie C. Livingston Call Guyford Holcomb Bailey

Murchison Brothers Win Battle for Alleghany Control

Insurgent Texans led by John D. Murchison and Clint W. Murchison win a proxy fight to control Alleghany Corp valued at 6.7 billion dollars. They secured nine director seats while Allan P. Kirby held about 35 percent of shares as the old guard. The final margin exceeded 800,000 proxies including disputed votes, with formal board takeovers to be completed in New York.

Baltimore Alleghany Corp Murchison Brothers Allan P. Kirby John D. Murchison Clint Kirby Alleghany Murchisons Woolworth Clint W. Murchison Sr Murchison New York

Markets Report Sample Prices and Market Observations

Markets show mixed readings across commodities with various grain and livestock quotes. Prices include cottonseed at 45 per ton, milk at 86.33 per hundred, and soybeans at 2.85 per bushel, while cattle trade remains fairly active and steady with steers and vealers in specific ranges.

Du Pont and GM Hold in Mixed Early Stock Market

In a tepid session Du Pont and General Motors recovered some early gains while the broader market showed narrow moves. The AP 60 average held at 251.20 at noon as rails slipped and industrials rose modestly.

NEW York du Pont General Motors Associated Press Motorola Avnet Electronics Union Carbide U.S

Cotton futures open lower by five cents per bale

New York AP reports cotton futures opened five cents below the prior close. The day shows mixed bids with various contracts noted for October December March and May, alongside bids and local names Luther R. White and Mrs Perry L Calvert with Cullman residents Willie E Ruehl and others listed.

Cotton New York Ton Luther R. White Hanceville Perry L. Calvert Cullman Willie E. Ruehl

Notable Names in Local Notices and Iroquois Amulets

Richard Turner Jr Mount Hope Mrs Thomas Oliver Moulton Mrs Eula Anderson Decatur Bob Young Moulton Susan Jones Hillsboro Ronnie Sparks Moulton Deveneva Lanier Hillsboro Sherry Parker Moulton Iroquois Indians carried miniature canoes as amulets to keep from drowning.

Richard Turner, Jr Mount Hope Thomas Oliver Moulton Eula Anderson Decatur Bob Young Susan Jones Hillsboro Ronnie Sparks Deveneva Lanier Sherry Parker

Race Riots Prompt Martial Law In Montgomery

Alabama lawmakers return to a city under martial law after two days of violence as National Guardsmen patrol the streets and a heavy police presence guards the Greyhound station. Newsmen were attacked, several youths arrested, and new arrivals of Nazi and Civil Rights groups were reported as federal marshals arrive to restore order.

Alabama John Patterson House Senate E. P. Brown Claude Henley Montgomery NBC Maurice Moe) Leavey H. W. Riser Greyhound Station John Seigenthaler Atty Robert Kennedy Seigenthaler Kennedy Freedom Riders National Guardsmen Greyhound Nazi Party George Lincoln Rockwell Martin Luther King Jr Atlanta National Core James Farmer National Guard Gen Negro First Baptist Church Justice Department Maxwell Air Force Base Byron White WAPX New York Tennessee Nashville Mississippi New Orleans

Appleton Man Injured in Rioting Beating

A 21 year old white member of the group, Jim Zweig of Appleton, Wisconsin, remained hospitalized with injuries from a savage beating during the rioting. A state court hearing for the Nashville riders was postponed when officers could not locate them. Warrants issued after Circuit Judge Walter B. Jones issued an injunction forbidding the defendants' freedom.

Jim Zweig Appleton Wis Nashville Riders Walter B. Jones Freedomrs

Rev Van Arsdale to Attack Federal Aid to Some Schools

The Southern Baptist Convention with 9.7 million members may consider a resolution on federal aid to education. Rev A B Van Arsdale of Decatur Alabama, to deliver the keynote sermon, opposes federal aid to private and religious schools, saying the stance was misunderstood during the Kennedy era. The SBC, the nation’s largest Baptist body, includes 31,906 churches and more than 15,000 members are expected at the four day meeting.

ST. Louis Southern Baptist Convention SBC A. B. van Arsdale Central Baptist Church of Decatur Ala Kennedy John F.kennedy United States

Wilbanks Trial Hearing Is Set in Rifle Slaying Case

Circuit Judge Oakley Melton took under advisement a motion for a new trial for John Wilbanks who was sentenced to 10 years for the slaying of 9 year old Barbara Wilbanks. A Monday hearing addressed trial errors and admitted photographs as evidence while Wilbanks remains free on a 12500 dollar bond.

Wetumpka Ala Oakley Melton John Wilbanks Barbara Wilbanks King Atearby Lake Martin Wilbanks

Insurance Head Opens In Post

Montgomery AP William D. Page son of Gov John Patterson chosen to succeed Edmon L. Rinehart as state insurance superintendent Page 27 with no prior insurance industry experience and a law background He signed Monday to practice law in Birmingham Page a Jackson High School Clarke County graduate Army 1955 57 University of Alabama law degree 1958 Huntsville attorney Page was appointed earlier to a six year term as chairman of the board of appeals Department of Industrial Relations by Patterson and will resign for the new post.

Page Board of Appeals Department of Industrial Relations

Defendant in Morgan County case linked to hit and run

Under cross examination defense attorney Noble Russell questioned the defendant about his condition. Lewis testified that the defendant was good and drunk. Officers found a broken headlight and dented hood on the pickup at the man’s home the morning after.

Noble Russell Lewis Mac Andrews Garrison Burwell Union Hill Morgan City Rd Glass

Bunche Denounces Alabama Bigotry During Alaska Address

In Fairbanks Dr. Ralph J Bunche, UN undersecretary, condemned racial violence in Alabama as aiding Communist detractors. He spoke at the University of Alaska commencement, calling state and local authorities' support for bigotry barbaric and harmful to civilization.

Fairbanks Alaska Alabama Ralph J.bunche United Nations University of Alaska Bunche

Jewish Group Protests Nazi Hate Bus Tour

The Jewish War Veterans condemns the American Nazi Party for sending a hate bus into the South. Joseph F. Barr states the trip aims to foment mob action in defiance of federal civil rights rulings in Alabama and similar court orders against the Ku Klux Klan.

Washington Jewish War Veterans Organization American Nazi Party South Joseph F. Barr U.S Alabama

Funeral set for Wallace Stallings who died in wreck

Wallace Dale Stallings 19 of Cullman was killed Sunday when his car struck a bridge on County Highway 22 two miles southwest of Cullman. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Spring Hill Baptist Church with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. Survivors include parents W. B. and Mrs. Stallings a brother David and sisters Peggy and Alice.

Cullman Wallace Dale Stallings Here Spring Hill Baptist Church Lowell Vann Carl Johnson Spring Hill Mass Service Funeral Home W. B. Stallings David Stallings Peggy Alice Stallings

Infant Debra Jo Davis Dies in Birmingham Hospital

Debra Jo Davis seven month old daughter of Mr and Mrs James D Davis Laceys Spring died Monday at 1245 am in a Birmingham hospital Funeral services will be held today at 2 pm from Union Grove Church Burial will be in the Saint Cemetery Peck directing Survivors include parents four sisters Marion Jenette Davis Polly Anne Davis Janice Lynn Davis Judy Faye Davis Laceys Spring one brother Jimmy Vanne Davis Laceys Spring grandparents Mr and Mrs Gus Pike Lacey's Spring and Mrs Bell Davis New Hope

Hartselle Debra Jo Davis James D. Davis Lacey Birmingham Union Grove Saint Peck Marion ° Jenette Davis Polly Anne Davis Janice Lynn Davis Judy Faye Davis Jimmy Vanne Davis Lacey's Spring Gus Pike Bell Davis New Hope

John Bates 52 Dies at Home in Cullman

John Bates aged 52 of 1404 West 3rd Street Cullman died at his home Monday. Burial will be in Mount Vine Cemetery. Survived by his mother Effie Bates one son Alvie Bates one daughter June Bates two brothers five sisters and one grandchild.

Cullman John Bates West 3Rd St Mount Vine Effie Bates Alvie Bates June Bates

Royal W. Strong obituary from Cullman Alabama

Royal W. Strong, 49, of Cullman, died Sunday at 4 p.m. in Cullman Hospital. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. from the Welcome Baptist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Survived by his wife Debora Strong five sons J A Hubert Wendell Jerry Donald and Larry Strong one brother and four sisters.

Cullman Royal W. Strong Cullman Hospital Welcome Baptist Church Debora Strong J. A Hubert Wendell Jerry Donald Larry Strong

Mrs. Julia Smith 84 Dies in Limestone County

Mrs. Julia Smith of Lester Limestone County died at 8 30 p m after a year long illness Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at Salem Methodist Church with burial in the new Salem cemetery Spry Funeral Home in charge Survivors include three sons Bligh Haden Smith of Lester Cleay Smith Nashville two daughters Mrs N W McGuire Athens and Mrs Ira Scott Bartow Fla nine grandchildren eight great grandchildren The body returned to the residence today at 1 p m for viewing before the service.

Athens Julia Smith Lester Limestone County Salem Methodist Church New Salem Spry Funeral Home Bligh Haden Smith Lestert Cleay Smith Nashville N- W. McGuire Ira Scott Bartow Fla

Mary Karter 81 Dies at Home of Son

Mrs. Mary Karter 81 died today at 3 30 a m at her son’s home. Funeral arrangements announced later by Brown Funeral Home. Survived by three sons Willard Young Chandler Ariz Cecil and Garnett Young Decatur one step son Alvin Karter New Orleans La two sisters Mrs Helen Patton and Mrs Margaret Lonnie Nashville and two grandchildren.

Mary Karter 2Nd Ave Brown Funeral Home Willard Young Chandler Ariz Cecil and Garnett Young Decatur Alvin Karter New Orleans Helen Patton Margaret Lonnie Nashville

Mrs Berta Jenkins Dies At 68 In Hartselle

Mrs Berta Mae Jenkins 68 of Decatur died today at 7 30 am at Black Chandler Hospital Hartselle Survivors include three daughters Mrs C M White Decatur Mrs George Wilkes Madison and Mrs Rolene Sanderson Athens one son George A Jenkins Decatur

Berta Mae Jenkins Decatur 3 Black-Chandler Hospital Hartselle Brown Funeral Home C. M. White Decatur George Wilkes Madison Rolene Sanderson Athens George A. Jenkins

Fireman Wins License Plate No 7 After Night at Courthouse

Larry Myers a Chattanooga city fireman finally earned Hamilton County plate No 7 after spending the night in front of the courthouse before tags went on sale. He previously tried in 1960 but was pipped by a man buying plates for three cars.

Chattanooga Larry Myers Hamilton County

CIA Costs Of Invasion Cited In Senate Hearing

Senate investigators heard that the CIA spent 45 million dollars to train and equip a 1500 man guerrilla force for a Cuba invasion that failed. General Lyman Lemnitzer, chair of the Joint Chiefs, testified he approved plans to land the 1500 where guerrillas could join mountainside fighters, expecting success only if key conditions held. Air cover failed as old bombers arrived in daylight, Castro anticipated the landing, and a Liberty ship carrying comms and ammo sank, leading to a broader blame debate among lawmakers.

Lyman L. Lemnitzer Joint Chiefs of Staff Senate Foreign Relations Lemnitzer Fidel Castro CLA Castro Cuba Subcommittee Albert Gore Joint Chiefs Gore Senate

Baby News from Hartselle and Cullman Hospitals

A boy to Mr and Mrs Charles J Kuiin of Hartselle on Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs William C Bates of Eva 1 have a daughter born May 21 at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Melvin Curvin of Vinemont 2 have a daughter born May 20 at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Vann Bartlett of Baileyton 1 welcome a son born May 20 at Cullman Hospital.

Charles J. Kuiin Hartselle Decatur General Hospital William C. Bates Eva Cullman Hospital Melvin Curvin Vinemont Vann Bartlett Baileyton

University of Alabama President to Speak at St Bernard Dinner

Dr. Frank Rose president of the University of Alabama will be guest speaker at the President's Dinner at St Bernard College Wednesday at 6 30 p m The Rev Brian Egan CO SB president of the college will host about 200 couples from Cullman and members of the lay board of advisors

Cullman Frank Rose University of Alabama St. Bernard College Brian Egan Co.s.b

Mob violence harms U S image in Africa Williams says

In Raleigh North Carolina on Monday G Mennen Williams assistant secretary of state for African affairs stated America's image in Africa and other regions suffers from mob violence in Alabama He expressed confidence in forthcoming talks between State Department officials and southern state governments to improve relations noting the violence cannot help our image abroad

Raleigh N. C America Africa Alabama G. Mennen Williams Williams State Department Asia

Overturning Tractor Kills Oakman Driver

Lonnie B. Crowell of Oaksman Tuscaloosa County was killed when a tractor overturned on a county road about 25 miles north of Tuscaloosa. E. W. Bolton, riding on the back, leaped to safety as the tractor plunged over an embankment.

Tuscaloosa, Ala Lonnie B. Crowell Oaksman Tuscaloosa County Here E. W. Bolton

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Morris IN Charge Chihuahua Aes Grant Decatur Transit Decatur General Janice Slatton 4Th Ave Jack W. Dahnke Fin- Hobson McCurry David Glasscock Lth Waymen Johnson Bobby Entrekin Elouise Dillbeck Sth Ave J. S. Bates Morgan Ave James Wallace Will Dobbs Booneville Miss Karrie Ponter Myrlene Fulmer Margaret Roberts Carridale St Raymond Mackley Daniel Ward Harvey Sanders Melba Kirby Wilson St Howard Morris and 16H Bank Street Athens Limestone Charles Stewart Mildred Burrell Vera Lewter Marcus Christopher Kenneth Crane Garfield Mann Faye Clare Barnett Edward L. England Alleghany Row Wall Street Lawrence County Marshals Can Nazi Party Lincoln Rockwell Oliver W. Palmer Border Patrol Treasury Department District of Columbia Palmer Department of Justice Congress National Training School Federal Correctional Institution el Reno Oklo Donaldson Air Force Base Greenville S.C Little Rock Ark University of Georgia Aws Rev. van Arsdale Bunch Wallace Stallings Mrs Berta Jenkins CIA Jack Bell Central Intelligence Agency Oakman Egree H&h Drugs Johnston St Meee Ad Sd Agency
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