Decatur News Roundup with Births, Trials and Meetings
The out look calls for partly cloudy weather with gentle to moderate south winds on the coast. Mr and Mrs C R Higdon announce a birth at Decatur General hospital. A rabies check in Decatur finds the dog free of rabies. Anti rabies treatments were sent to Town Creek and Russellville. The Northern area of the American Legion will meet in Cullman. Auburn graduates from Decatur will receive BS in agriculture on June 3. Revival topics and church speakers are listed for Austinville and Fairview. Morgan County bank president returns from New York. Key Club leader addresses Sheffield Kiwanis. Post offices in Decatur close to window service on Memorial Day with box service maintained. Selective Service board 52 closes for Memorial Day. Recorder court set for today with cases including drunkenness and license issues. Circuit Clerk attends Alabama association meetings in Birmingham. First ward pre school clinic slated for May 30. Mrs Brown returns from clinic. Carnation officials visit for business. Charlie Johnson among visitors to Decatur. Diary notes on Page 2.
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R. T. Sheppard
Bank Street
Johnston Street
Cemetery Association Head Says Property to be Turned Over to the City
J. W. Wyker president of the Decatur Cemetery Association told City Council that the association will turn the cemetery and all assets including 400 to 500 unsold lots over to the city for municipal operation. He noted maintenance costs could reach up to 10 000 annually and that the job would require a full time manager.
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Cemetery Association
City of
Decatur
J. W. Wyker
Decatur Cemetery Association
Wyker
Rutledge Thomas
John A .Caddell
Association
Thefts of Fishing Nets Lead to Warrants in Morgan County
Morgan county deputies arrest 2-year old Howard Dunn on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing five fishing nets valued at 50 dollars from C. A. Ezell. Accompanying warrant targets Cuphelt Paty gene 24 with the same alleged theft. Youngblood was detained in March and released on a 750 dollar appearance bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Howard Dunn
Garland Nuby
James Barnes
Shanghai Falls to Reds as Nationalists Surrender
Shanghai quieted under communist control as Red troops completed occupation of the city. Nationalist garrison at Woo Sung fortress evacuated, while remaining defenders held bridges and key buildings for two days before quitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hampson
Shanghai
Woosung
Yangtze
East China Sea
Whangpoo River
Soochow Creek
Barran Appointed Third Member of Coliseum Board
Emmette L. Barran a local milk company official was named the third member of the Coliseum Board by Mayor H. R. Summer after a morning acceptance. The decision followed a conference with Sim L. Howell and Summer and sets a Monday meeting in the control group. Bill Sims and Euell Gregg of the chamber will join the board and mayor. Charles Rountree, a Decatur lumbersman, was selected last April and Sam Lile was named county choice earlier this week.
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Emmette L. Barran
Coliseum Board
H. R. Summer
Summer
Barran
Sim L. Howell
Morgan Board of Revenue and Control
Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Sims
Euell Gregg
Charles Rountree
Decatur Lumberman
Sam Lile
Howell
Troxler Speaks To Graduates at Decatur Kiwanis
Rev Troxler addressed nearly 100 Decatur High School graduates at Hotel Lyons hosted by the Kiwanis Club. Jimmy Williams presided as guests enjoyed a fine dinner and group singing led by four graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Decatur High School
Hotel Lyons
Jimmy Williams
Rev. Troxler
Troxler
Negro Soldier Testifies Link Half Brother and Sergeant to Slaying
Calvin Dennis testified that his half brother Herman Dennis and Sgt. Robert Burns killed Ruth Farnsworth in Guam crime. Dennis and Herman Dennis were convicted and sentenced to death after separate trials by a 20th Air Force court martial. Farnsworth, a Navy civilian worker, was attacked in a jade shop and left to die in a jungle.
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Guam
Calvin Dennis
Ruth Farnsworth
Air Force
Dennis
Frederick
Robert Burns
Spokane
Wash
Calvin" Dennis
Herman Dennis
Calvert and Seguin
Tex
20Th Air Force
Miss Farnsworth
Navy
San Francisco
Calvin
Herman
Burns
Laws Former U S Pipe Executive Dies Unexpectedly
Percy T Laws 74 former Southern manager of U S Pipe and Foundry Co died today at his Mentone Alabama summer home after being stricken shortly after dressing for breakfast Relatives said the death was unexpected and occurred in Mentone Alabama
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Percy T.laws
Southern
U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co
Mentone
Postmasters Meet Memphis Representatives in Regional Gathering
May 27 report notes D S Hostetter leading Memphis bureau representatives to address a meeting of postmasters from the free states. The event centers on federal postal matters and regional coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
D. S. Hostetter
Fé@teral Bureau
Investi
City Employees To Get Checks At Fixed Hours
Decatur City Council ordered all city payroll checks to be distributed by the city clerk on Saturdays between 12 noon and 1 p m. Previously department heads and banks managed cashing, with costs around 25 dollars weekly. Alderman Rutledge Thomas explained the change reduces city time expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Rutledge Thomas
Alabama House defeats bill to legalize racing betting
In Montgomery on May 24 the Alabama House voted 46 to 36 to indefinitely postpose a measure allowing pari mutuel betting on horse and dog racing. Pastor Rev H Richard Bills opened with a prayer urging defeat. Sponsor Rep John S Gillis argued counties could vote locally.
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Montgomery
George Stone
Mobile County
Stone
Alabama
State Supreme Court
H. Richard Bills
First Baptist Church
Prattville
Rep. Stone
John S. Gillis
Clarke
The
R. B. Doughty
Pickens
Senate
Meaurse
City payroll rule faces union and public safety relief
City council ordered payrolls paid between noon and 1 PM Saturdays but labor rules require pay on receipt, risking double time for one union employee. City soon directed that employee be paid Friday afternoon while police and fire chiefs may distribute checks at convenience to avoid mid day disruption.
Council debate over payoffs and department heads duties
Council President Roy Odom called a special meeting and City Clerk Joe Pettey noted the need for department heads to identify paycheck recipients. Odom questioned council notification on hires of specialists. Thomas explained sometimes he authorizes specialists for special jobs without prior notice but now consults the council on permanent appointments.
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Roy Odom
Joe Pettey
Odom
Thomas
Council
Company Peace Bid Rejected by Ford's Workers
Detroit May 27 A peace bid to settle the 23 day Ford strike was rejected by CIO United Auto Workers. Ford's proposal sought arbitration on work standards in two struck plants and limited to health or safety concerns under the Ford UAW contract. The union wants the arbitrator to decide if the company can employ more than 100 percent of normal standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ford
Cio-United Auto Workers
Ford-Uaw
Rita Hayworth Marries Aly Khan In Town Hall Ceremony
Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan wed in a Vallaureis town hall ceremony performed by the local communist mayor. About 500 villagers cheered as the 31 year old actress became princess bride to the Moslem heir to millions. A Cadillac departure and lobster champagne reception followed at the Prince's chateau.
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Vallauris
France
Rita Hayworth
Aly Khan
Hollywood
Rita
Chateau de L’ Horizon
Margarita Cansino
Brooklyn
Paris
McFarland Says Morgan County Must Agree for Road
State Highway Director Ward McFarland says the Decatur Moulton highway can proceed if Morgan County agrees to pay one third of paving costs. Lawrence County has committed its one third share and federal funds will be matched. Morgan County’s agreement is the remaining hurdle.
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McFarland
Morgan County
Decatur-Moulton
Ward McFarland
Uber
Ae Eeensee
Lawrence County
Lawrence
McFarnland
State Highway Department
Basta
Morgan Counties
Western blueprint for German unity outlined to Russia
Western powers draft a plan to unify East and West Germany to be presented to the Soviet Union within days. The proposal would transfer political and economic management to Germans while keeping security demilitarization and foreign policy under Western oversight.
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Paris
Germany
Foreign Ministers
Dean Acheson
Robert Schuman
Ernest Bevin
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Radio Entertainer Shot by Police Answering Alarm
A 40 year old radio entertainer Donovan Reid was shot in the shoulder during a gun duel with Southside police officers Marcus Hancock said. Officers B F Miller and J L Rhodes reported Reid fired as they entered the apartment. Reid fell from the landing with a bullet in the shoulder and was injured further. Officers said Reid had argued with his wife before the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Marcus Hancock
B. F. Miller
J. L. Rhodes
Donovan Reid
Reid
SS S
Berlin Rail Strike Paralyses City Amid Food Shortage
Berlin faces a total rail stoppage as West Germany trains fail to reach the city. Allied airlift sustains a three week food backlog while Ernst Reuter convenes district leaders. Western Allies call the dispute a German matter and refrain from strikebreaking actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Reedy
Berlin
Western Berlin
Ernst Reuter
Union
Spy Bill Sparks Senate Debate on Immigrant Spy Aid
Senate debate centers on a bill to admit 100 foreigners with past intelligence service abroad who face torture or death. They and families could enter visa free, bypass quotas, and receive broad CIA spending powers. The proposal follows a House inquiry into AEC procedures led by Lilienthal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rutledge
Washington
Senate
America
U. S
Central Intelligence Agency
House
Senate-House Atomic Energy Committee
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
David E. Lilienthal
British Court Frees Eisler as Clark Expresses Frustration
Washington May 27 The United States seeks Eisler extradition from England as Bow Street magistrate rejects the demand on technical grounds. Attorney General Clark says the effort continues. Eisler fled May 6 on bond after contempt of Congress and passport fraud convictions. Mrs Eisler abandons release bid at Ellis Island as deportation hearing looms.
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Washington
Tom Clark
United States
Gerhart Eisler
England
London
Bow Street
Eisler
Clark
Harrow
Justice Department
House
UN American Activities Committee
Congress
Bew Street
New York
Ellis Island
Times Review Final Edition Announces Closure
The Times Review announces its final issue as the weekly discontinues publication six months after launch by J. Frank Barlow. Decatur Printing will shift to commercial job printing. Subscriptions over six months or not expired will be refunded at 810 Bank Street, Decatur.
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The
Times Review
J. Frank Barlow
Barlow
West
Tennessee
Decatur Printing Company
Bank Street
Decatur
Also Mentioned on This Page
Decatur ‘Branch
State Health Department
C. C. Johnson
Town Creek
Rusellville
American Legion
Cullman
Warren G. Draper
Trinity
Randolph C. Ryam
Somerville
Auburn
R. E. Carey
Austinville
G. Covell Keenum
Fairview Baptist Church
J. M. Pickens
Colbert Heights
Fairview
E. W. McLeod
Morgan County National Bank
John Wilks Jr
Sheffield Kiwanis Club
Morgan County Selective Service Board
Recorder’s Court
H. Harrison Hill
Morgan
Alabama Association of Circuit Clerks and Registers
Julian Swift
George Boyd
Jefferson Circuit
First Ward
L. R. Murphree
Morgan Health Officer
McCoy Brown
Brown
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
Decatur 1
Vern P. Melhuish
Dairy Extension of
Carnation Company
Los Angeles
Calif
F. C. Little
Maysville
Charlie Johnson
Tony
Lettie Lee Fletcher
Leesburg
Fla
By Ken Reynolds
Reds
Percy Laws
Brazil
TVA
Flurico Gaspar Dutra
Tennessee Valley Authority
Chickamauga
Chattanooga
Prince
By Harvel Hudson
Barrett Shelton
Decatur-Moulign
Lee McFarland
Arthur Gavshon
Russia
Sritish
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