City Sells Bonds For 2.3 Percent
The city awarded bonds at 2.346 percent average net interest to Sterne Agee and Leach and Hendrix and Mayes, with other bids from Trust Company of Georgia and others at higher rates. Council also approved spending for street paving on 11th Street SE and Penney Lane SE, and authorized adjusted lot split for Walnut Street NW parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterne, Agee and Leach
Hendrix and Mayes, Inc
City Hall
Trust Company of Georgia
Robinson - Humphrey Co
George M. Wood and Company
Hugo Marx and Company
Berney Perry and Company
Watkins, Morrow
11Th St
16Th Ave
Penney SE
11Th St. Lane
Penneylane
Magoska
18Th Ave
Joe Pettey
Walnut St. NW
William and
Katherine Vaughan
Sarah Sheffie
Vaccine rollback extends as outcome awaited
The city reports that the Cutter vaccine remains unused for almost a month while officials wait for the results of an ongoing review. Officials have not yet determined a safe path forward and are considering alternatives. Community health labs are preparing contingency plans should new guidance be issued.
Births in the area reported at Lawrence County Hospital
Poole family notes a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. G C Lawson Athens 7 Athens day. Henry Adams Decatur and a daughter at Lawrence County Hospital. Cottingham Courtland a son May 21. Roy Lemore Moulton a son May 21. Waldrop Town Creek a daughter. Riddle Houston Star Route a son. Tanksley Danville 2 a son at Lawrence County Hospital. Latham Eva 1 a son at Baugh-Wiley Clinic this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poole
Fort Sam Houston
G. H. McClellan
Decatur
Enoch Poole
G. ‘C. Lawson
Athens
Henry Adams
Lawrence County Hospital
Jimmy Cottingham
Courtland
Roy McLemore
Moulton
Elbert Waldrop
Town Creek
Raymond Riddle
Houston
Made Today at The Wave and Bollywood Thrills
The listing includes showtimes for Made Today at The Wave with Gene Kelly and a Bollywood thriller featuring James Gleason, plus Sunset with Susan Slept Here and Ranch with Marjorie Main Wills. Also shows Hatfield Outlaw Stallion with Phi Carey and Dorothy Patrick, and Starvue screening Down Three Dark Streets.
Area Escapes Weather Damage In Alabama Counties
Area reports show light to moderate rain in Morgan and Cullman counties with no severe winds. Erosion and some crop damage expected in low areas while Somerville notes "the most rain in a long time" with an inch or two. Winds up to 65 mph caused property damage in Selma Birmingham and Clanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spadiana
Morgan
Cullman
Morgan County
L. T. Wagnon
Somerville
Wagnon
Selma
Birmingham
Clanton
Polio Vaccine Not 100 Percent Effective Says Official
Montgomery state health officer Dr D G Murphree said the polio case had not yet been reported to him and cautioned that the Salk vaccine is not 100 percent effective in combatting polio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Gill
Montgomery
Gill
Jackson Warns U S Faces Soviet Armament Challenge
Jackson asserts the United States leads Russia in air power but cautions the Soviets can mass produce armaments including atomic and hydrogen bombs and intercontinental bombers. He urges an all-out jet production push to avoid grave danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Russia
Soviet Union
Kiwanis Massey Meet Pledges Aid To Massey Area
Decatur and Hartselle Kiwanis clubs held a joint meeting at the Massey Community Center. Donations included $100 from Decatur farm committee head Harlan Hunter to Massey Community Club president Lovie Orr, plus $383 in gifts from Limestone County Church and the Hartselle Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey
Decatur
Hartselle
Hartselle Club
Price Bryant
Massey Storm Emergency Committee
Limestone County
Hartselle Kiwanis Club
Decatur Club
Ira Schnell
Bob Daniell
Wilson Taylor
Mrs. Margaret Owens of Hartselle Dies at 77
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret F Eliabeth Owens 77 are set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Forest Chapel. She died at 7:40 a.m. at 603 High School in Hartselle after a lengthy illness. Survivors include two daughters, five sons, two sisters, 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Grandsons to serve as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Margaret F Eliabeth Owens
Forest Chapel
Owens
High School
Harvey Segars
Grady Parker
Clarence
Tom
Falkville
Decatur
Clellie
Columbia
Private hospitals house only a small share of U.S. mental patients
A report notes that about four percent of mental health patients in the United States are treated in private hospitals, a small fraction compared with public facilities and other care settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bloodmobile quota met after Massey area tornado
After the Massey area tornado, 274 people gave blood at the Jaycees Bloodmobile. Donations later fell to as low as 40 pints per visit. L. H. Porch of 501 Austin St. yesterday received gift certificates from local merchants. A car ornament promoted yesterday featured The Radio Auto supplied by Semmes Motor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey Area
L. H. Porch
Austin St
Semmes Motor Co
Folsom ends three year review on industry’s economic role
Folsom completes a three year study to determine if the industry contributes materials to the state’s economy. The inquiry assesses production impact and employment effects across related sectors.
Picnic Supper for Westside Baptist Members at Wheeler Dam
Brotherhood of the Westside Baptist Church plans a Friday picnic supper at Wheeler Dam with Isaac Davis supervising arrangements. Also notes nine cases on city hall court docket for various charges including parking, red light running, disorderly conduct, prohibition violations, reckless driving, and DUI. Public drunkenness arrest reported by Sheriff Jimmie Collier. Permits issued for building a storeroom at 1612 Wadsworth St SE costing 500 dollars to H M Safley and a seven room house at 1915 Somerville Rd SE costing 10 000 dollars. Continued local notes include Henry N Jordan returning home from Chatom after visiting W T Jordan and Mrs Jordan, and visitors at State Vocational Trade School with various names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of the Westside Baptist’ Church
Wheeler Dam
Issac Davis
City Hall
Wadsworth St
H. M. Safley
Ralph Guffin
Somerville Rd
Moulton
Lawrence County
Pryor Field
J. C. Lyle
Arthur Slayton
Moulton Advertiser
W. J. Lee, Jr
Hospital Admissions and Dismissals List
Hospital records show admissions for Frank Roberts of 819 Sycamore St and Martha Clifton of 1510 Tower Ave. at Decatur General Hospital. Dismissals include Little Christy-Burnett Madison, Clarence Hanson 303 Woolton St, Master Charles Allgood 419 7th Ave NW, Mrs Silas Wright Hart selle, Mrs Cleve Narmore 2025 8th St SE, Mrs Samuel McClendon 50 Sheridan Apt, Mrs Ellie Hastings 821 Johnstone St, Phillip Kyle 606 Sherman St, James L Heard 915 5th Ave SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur General Hospital
Christy-Burnett
Madison
Clarence Hanson
Woolton St
Charles Allgood
7Th Ave
Silas Wright
Hartselle
Cleve Narmore
8Th St
Samuel McClendon
Sheridan Apt
Ellie Hastings
Johnston St
Phillip Kyle
Sherman St
James L. Heard
5Th Ave
Baugh Wiley Clinic Mrs. W F Price
Mrs W F Price of 1119 Seventh Avenue is listed in the Baugh Wiley Clinic notices.
Lawrence County Hospital Names Read Like Local Roster
A list from Lawrence County Hospital includes individuals such as Master Rickey Anderson of Moulton and Jimmy Cottingham of Courtland along with Helen M. Waters and Mrs. C. M. Prince of Moulton and others from Town Creek and surrounding towns. The note appears as a roster or roll call of patients or attendees.
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Lawrence County Hospital
Rickey Anderson
Moulton
Jimmy Cottingham
Courtland
Helen M. Waters
C. M. Prince
Truman Harrison
Town Creek
Silas A. Witt
Roy McLemore
Michael Long
Local Notices From Athens Limestone Hospital Admits List
Fred Norris Elkmont Mrs S A Sharp Athens Miss Betty L Davis Athens Mrs Willie D Jones Athens Master Billy Don Carter Athens Mrs Johnnie Hamby Athens 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Limestone Hospital
Fred Norris
Elkmont
S. A. Sharp
Athens
Betty L. Davis
Willie D. Jones
Billy Don Carter
D.A.V. Chapter 11 Holds Special Meeting
A fragment notes a special meeting of D.A.V. Chapter 11 is scheduled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. as part of an interrupted local event.
Rail costs rise as hotel tax plan eyed in Birmingham
Karl C. Schultz of Southern Railway warns Rep. Vacca's bill would double operating costs and push freight rates higher. The Ways and Means Committee prepares hearings on a 3 percent hotel tax aimed at funding welfare and conservation, with two similar bills to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Karl C. Schultz
Southern Railway
Rep
Vacca
Ways and Means
Air Force chief of staff term noted. Taylor to lead Army
The 31 knot term for the Air Force chief of staff is noted and Gen Maxwell D. Taylor is nominated to become Army chief of staff on July 1, replacing Gen Matthew Ridgway who retires June 30 after public disputes over proposed army strength cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Maxwell D. Taylor
Matthew Ridgway
Army
Ridgway
Joint Chiefs
Lawmakers propose tax hikes and driver duty reform
The article cites proposals by Rep. Charles Adams to raise official pay from $5 to $10 a day. Rep. Roscoe Roberts Jr. and N. L. Reynolds push raising the state sales tax from 3 to 4 percent. Rep. Joe Dawkins seeks to authorize withholding of state income taxes by employers akin to the federal system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Adams
Tallapoosa
Roscoe Roberts Jr
N. L. Reynolds
Joe Dawkins
Montgomery
Reports Of Grishams Death Exaggerated In Auto Mishap
Athens state senator Milton C Grisham faced sensational reports claiming he was killed in an automobile accident. Florence officials and friends checked on Monday to verify the rumor, which turned out to be false as Grisham remained active in Limestone and Lauderdale counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grisham
Athens
Milton C. Grisham
Mark Twain
Florence
Sen. Grisham
Montgomery
Limestone
Lauderdale Counties
Former Decatur resident Spencer Turner dies in Texas
Spencer B. Turner age 26, former Decatur resident, died Tuesday in San Angelo Texas after living in the state about three years. Body to be shipped to Decatur. funeral arrangements to be announced by Brown. Survived by two sisters Mrs Sherman Holloway and Mrs Leona Haley of Birmingham and ten brothers A F Mack and James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer B. Turner
Decatur
San Angelo
Tex
Texas
Brown
Sherman Holloway
Leona Haley
Birmingham
A. F
Mack
James
Funeral Arrangements Pend For Mrs Crowe
Funeral arrangements for Mrs Cora E Crowe former Moulton resident who died Tuesday in Houston Texas will be announced by Brown. She had lived in Texas for years and the body is expected in Decatur. She is survived by two daughters Mrs R C Chambers of Houston and Mrs R B Osteen of Chicago and two nephews R E Chambers of Houston and Sam B Osteen of Chicago.
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Cora E. Crowe
Moulton
Houston
Tex
Brown
Crowe
Texas
Decatur
R. C. Chambers
R. B. Osteen
Chicago
R. E. Chambers
Sam B. Osteen
Market notes from Decatur on cotton and cattle prices
Decatur markets show top cotton middling at 47 8 8 with loams at 34.44 and cottonseed around 600 dollars per ton. Milled goods and milk prices listed. cattle including dairy cows and calves, and hogs for 180 to 220 pounds priced around 17.50.
Unclear OCR Fragments From Historical Page
Fragmentary text appears to describe pricing and goods with unclear context. No identifiable people organizations dates or places are readable enough to summarize a coherent event or notice.
Nashville Livestock Market Report Summary
Cattle values mixed with cows fully 25 higher and calves 18.00-20.00 for choice and prime dealers. Sows steady with 180-220 lb butchers at 17.75-18.00 and 240-300 lb sows at 16.00-16.75. lighter 150-180 lb sows 12.00-13.00. Broad ranges cover yearlings 13.00-14.50 and 400 lb plus under 14.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Cotton Futures Edge Lower In Early New York Trade
New York cotton futures moved with light activity as traders eyed early price signals and nearby demand while awaiting clearer data from the market. Market attention focused on the prompt month with modest shifts in price before the session's pace quickened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Park Valley Motel Testimony Links Bluth and Woman
State investigators traced movements around Park Valley Motel the night in question as Bluth and a woman were connected in testimony. The record notes police efforts to map their location and actions during that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Valley
Bluth
Bell Strike Ends With Wage Increases And Arbitration
After a long costly strike that began March 14, Southern Bell agreed to wage hikes of 1 to 4 dollars weekly for about 50 000 non supervisory workers in nine states and broader arbitration of disputes. About 160 discharged workers will have hearings to determine return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thal
CWA
Southern Bell
Atlanta
Rites For Drowned Athens Youth Set
Funeral services will be held at 4 p m Thursday at the Market Street Church of Christ in Pyre for Argel Glenn Leopard 4 of Athens who drowned while helping a comrade in difficulty. The body will lie in state an hour before services. Interment in City Cemetery with McConnell directing. Military honors by Stewart Air Force Base Smyrna and local veterans. Survived by his parents Mr and Mrs David A Leopard three sisters Mrs Joe Murphy of Tanner Joyce and Janice Leopard of Athens two brothers Joe and Rogers Leopard of Athens 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Market Street Church of Christ In Pyre
Argel Glenn Leopard
Schmaeureset
Leopard
David A. Leopard
Joe Murphy
Tanner
Joyce
Janice Leopard
Joe
Rogers Leopard
Localities and names appear in OCR fragment
A fragment lists Decatur Cecil Somerville Pierce Birmingham Huie Wheeler Hosey Redwood City Calif J B Dallas Tex and Howard Ray Roswell New Mexico among scattered names and places.
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Decatur
Cecil
Somerville
Pierce
Birmingham
Huie
Wheeler
Hosey
Redwood City
Calif
J. B
Dallas
Tex
Howard and Ray
Roswell
New Mexico
For Rent in Russell Village Near Austinville
Four room house available for rent at fifteen dollars per month. Located in Russell Village near Austinville. property listed under J. C. Russell. Also wanted to buy an old type roll top desk model 2301 or 2696 M. Address 904 Gy S.E.
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Russell Village
Austinville
J. C. Russell
S.E
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Gene Kelly
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Susan
Dick Posell
Debbie Raynolds
Marjorie Main
Starvue
Courtland Highway
Broderaa
SS Lees
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Decatur High School
Tommy Ann Eaton
Mildred Gray
Barbara Patton
Joyce Dearman
Peggy Loggins
Cornelia Tune
Dorothy Morris
Elsie Cowan
Frances Pirtle
Linda Smith
Barbara Dumas
Imogene Smith
Martha McCann
Ann Bowden
Lucille Cowart
Sandra Minor
Evan Powers
Shirley Suits
Jimmy McMurtrie
Byron McEntire
Don Mills
Ray Rochelle
Douglas Hanes
Thomas Walker
Myrna
Bae
Margaret Owens
Jaycees
Folsom
Jimmie Collier
Henry N. Jordan
Chatom
W. T. Jordan
Mrs. Jordan
State Vocational Trade School
Gladys Hyatt
State Crippled Children’s Service
Elizabeth Gresham
Ora Cathcart
Sgt
H. L. Thornton
Lawrence Yost
Ill
Marvig
Flan
Bank ST
Frank Roberts
Sycamore St
Martha Clifton
Tower Ave
Johnnie Hamby
Legion Field
Lions Club of
Guy Walker
Huland Ryan
B. G. Ryan
Ed Frazier
Harold Watkins
W. W. Dinsmore
H. R. Sherrow
R. B. Freeman
Ned Frazier
Allison William Stone
Paul Robson
LeRoy McEntire
Sam Wheat
Daily
Mrs. Crowe
Decatur Markets
Acme Steel Air Reduction
Goodyear Allis
Airiti
Kresge
Mtrs
Smell Lehman
Sugar
T&t Hag & My
Loew's
Lou & Nash Armour Jonsan Chem
Nat Cyl Gas Balt & Ohio
P&l Oe
US Steel
Warner Pic
West
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Grant & Maple Sts
Mitchell
Princess
Marlon Brando
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