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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1962
Page
2
Sunset today is at 6:54 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow at 4:37 a.m. Moonrise at 3:27 a.m. New Moon. Prominent Regulus visible as Venus sets Mars rises Jupiter. Saturn visible. Moon and planets timing listed as 3:41 a.m. and 4:10 a.m. for late events.
Decatur and vicinities report a Tennessee River reading of 21.75 feet at Keller Memorial Bridge with a 0.02 rise in 24 hours and sea level at 556.05 feet. Monday’s high reached 97 degrees, with a 76 degree low, today’s 11:05 a.m. temperature 89. Forecast calls for mostly sunny, hot conditions with a 5 percent chance of showers this afternoon. tonight will be fair and warm. Wednesday remains hot with increasing thunderstorm chances at 30 to 40 percent. Winds southerly 10 to 18 mph. today’s high 97, tonight’s low 73, Wednesday’s high 92.
The piece argues that a stock market decline reflects a shift away from inflation fears rather than a looming recession. It notes weak buying, strong selling, and shifting investments to savings and bonds. It warns against panic and suggests potential corporate and individual tax cuts as tools to counter decline, while emphasizing historical resilience and safeguards to avert a 1929-like crash.
Four traffic mishaps were investigated by City police. Two people suffered minor injuries in a 7:54 a.m. crash at 2nd St SW and 5th Ave where Roy Freeman and Bobby Jett collided. Susie Jett was hurt. Another collision on 19th Ave SE involved Thelma Ford and Hildreth Campbell with both drivers traveling north. A third crash on 1st Ave NE involved Dewey Lusk Jr. and George Trons. A parked 198 Ford was struck on 3rd Ave SW by Dudley Vann's vehicle.
Cotton inch middling 34.00 and Decatur loan 33.57. Cottonseed 45 per ton. Milk Grade A 6.56 per hundred, manufactured milk 3.20. Wood prices 65.43 and 35. Pulpwood 13.50 per cord. Corn prices No 2 yellow shelled 1.23, ear 1.00. No 2 white shelled 1.25, ear 1.11. Oats 0.70. No 2 milling wheat 1.75. Poultry wheat 1.46. No 2 barley 0.90. No 1 soybeans 2.40. Cattle steady with demand. heifers 23.50 for 700 lb, steers 2.00-23.00, cows 15.50-16.50, bulls 15.00-14.00. West stockers 22.00-25.00. Calves 150. Hogs steady to weak. 190 lb band 15.00-15.50. Sows 11.50-12.50.
A hospital notices dismissals and patient reassignments listing Kermit Owens of Trinity Robert Jett of Tanner Mrs Myrtle Clark of Falkville and others. The document also names Mrs Franie Suggs Mrs Clara Lawrence Edward Magnusson Tilman Moses William Flinn Mrs W R Compton among discharged or moved patients with street addresses and city details.
Prices on the American Stock Exchange rebounded partly after a swift earlier drop. Traders watched key indices and blue chips as early losses were trimmed and sentiment steadied.
Wall Street rebounded late in hectic trading as volume surged to one of the highest totals in history. The Dow fell 11.09 to 565.84 at 2 p.m. EDT amid mixed results, with AT and T Du Pont and U S Steel among gainers while Reynolds Tobacco Woolworth and Texaco lagged.
The record lists names tied to Lawrence County admissions across several towns. Notable entries include Russell Willingham of Town Creek, Mrs Flavis Tucker of Trinity, Grady Waters of Trinity, and Mrs Ettery Bates of Danville, among others. The document also notes entries for Mrs George Harris Hillsboro, Erskine Keenum Moulton, James Byers Moulton, Mrs Billy Hembree Decatur, Norman Christian Trinity, and Mrs Charlie Prater Danville with associated district marks.
A compilation listing numerous individuals with full names and street addresses across multiple towns including Decatur Pulaski Athens Rogersville Ardmore Danville and Trinity. The items read like a directory snippet with personal identifiers and residence details.
AP reports Birmingham supplies for eggs are ample to excessive with prices largely unchanged or falling to move stock. Consumer grades show Grade A white eggs large 32 to 36 percent, mediums 25 to 30, small 21 to 26 from retailers through 9:30 am today, with cases and store door delivery included.
Birmingham and Atlanta poultry markets show steady demand and adequate supplies. Slaughter today estimated at 844,300 head, down from 1,079,300 last Tuesday. farm quotes for broilers and fryers at 14 cents, delivered plant prices 144 to 154 cents. Georgia demand remains good with clearances at farm quotes, heavy type offerings ample, light type occasionally short, and FOB plant prices around 8 to 14 cents for various categories.
Public notice fragment lists individuals Mrs. Ernest Corum of Decatur Mrs. Ernest N Hudson of 315 Church Street Luther Sherrill of 219 6th Avenue SW and baby Kelvin Grisham of Town Creek awaiting further official details.
A Southern Bell study shows toll free calls between Decatur and Athens possible with new business and residential rate structures. Avery Taylor reports that costs to add equipment would delay implementation 15 to 20 months, subject to subscriber and Alabama Public Service Commission approval. If approved, Athens would gain about 24 000 and Decatur about 28 000 toll free numbers. Proposed rates include higher charges for one and two party services in both cities, with Athens and Decatur households and businesses affected accordingly.
A series of birth notices from multiple families includes a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. C. R. McWhorter at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edge in Cullman, a son to Mr. and Mrs. James Vickers in Athens Limestone Hospital, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Birdwell in Athens Limestone Hospital, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Chittam in Athens Limestone Hospital, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Buster C. W. Stanford in Tanner, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. George Harris in Lawrence County Hospital.
A readable compilation lists diverse residents and relatives including Mrs. Charlie Hobbs of Toney Mrs. Virginia White of Rogersville James E Beasley Sr of Athens and many others with ages or household notes. The segment includes numerous Athens and nearby towns names such as Madison Madison Rogersville Elkmont Ardmore Huntsville Lester and Har vest with multiple entries for each person.
Nashville AP notes cattle at 200 head with activity steady after a weak Monday close. Slaughter heifers around 23.50 for 700 lb, most steers and heifers 20.00-23.00, commercial cows 15.50-16.50, cutters 11.50-18.00, stockers 22.00-25.00, vealers 26.00-28.00. Hogs 800 head, 190-240 lb 15.50-16.00, lows 12.00-13.00. Sheep 400 head, choice lambs 21.00-21.50, utility 12.00-18.00, slaughter ewes 4.00-5.50.
Thomasville, Ga. AP reports hog receipts about 3,800 at Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and Dothan with steady movement. U S 1 2 barrows and gilts 190 230 lbs quoted 15 75 to 16 25 per cwt. Bulk No 1 180 200 lbs 15 35 to 18 75. sows 10 75 and lower prices not fully shown due to clipping.
Dwight Wayne Reynolds, 3, of Athens, died about 10:30 a.m. at University Hospital in Birmingham following open heart surgery begun Thursday. The death was due to an embolus after a split valve and hole between heart chambers were repaired. He entered the hospital May 21. A local blood donor team contributed.
A list of Cullman and nearby names appears, featuring Herman Lee Chapman Leonard Robinson and numerous listed households. The roster includes residents from Cullman Hanceville Hayden Holly Pond Vinemont and Garden City with many Mrs. or Miss titles and multiple family members named.
Funeral services for R E Sandlin of Pensacola Fla who died Sunday night in Pensacola will be Wednesday at 9 am from McNeill Funeral Home Pensacola Survivors include his widow two sons six sisters and that he was a former resident of Morgan County
Athens city council authorized Mayor Arthur Stewart to sign a contract with Watkins Morrow and Co for a peak share gas plant costing 90000 at 4.5 percent interest for ten years near the gas substation on Highway 31 South to avoid extra demand charges from Alabama Tennessee Natural Gas Co. The council also approved housing re numbering with the Chamber of Commerce and Postal Department, authorized purchase of a 1962 Chevy II station wagon with a 1850 dollar trade difference, agreed to trade for a substation site, and approved a neighborhood analysis study with plans to hire a development man for the Electric Department.
National Guard units from Decatur and Huntsville completed the Army Training Test at Fort Hood Texas ahead of overseas placement or release from active duty. The 279th Signal Battalion units Company B of Decatur earned a superior rating, while Company A of Huntsville received excellent and satisfactory ratings. They are slated for release from active duty August 9 1962.
Funeral services are set for Egbert Peebles at Mt Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Limestone County with burial at Oakland Cemetery. Surviving relatives include wife Pearl and several children. Separate notices mention Dan Mosley’s forthcoming funeral and Mrs Mary Sims of Hartselle, with services at Mount Pleasant CME Church and Turners Funeral Home. A note adds that 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren were among donors who went to Birmingham for surgery.
First day results: many cases settled or moved from the docket. Gracy Terry vs William Kelly Littrell proceeds with a $25,000 damage claim after settlements in A M F Pinspotters vs Decatur Bowling Center and Vincent Corsini vs Thomas Jester. State of Alabama cases against Doris Guild Clark and Martin N. McEntire settled. Other dockets include non jury transfer and continued or dismissed actions.
City clerk issued eight building permits totaling over 48000 to Marion E Sims and others. Sims receives five permits for new homes on 1st Avenue Southwest with estimated prices of 8890 to 9100 each. Other permits were issued to H L McCrory for a carport, W P Hendry for an addition, and Divine Electric Co. for service changes.
Chemstrand Co. announces a major expansion of nylon capacity at plants in Greenwood South Carolina and Pensacola Florida. President Edward A. O Neal Jr says the push will lift output of dense nylon yarns and industrial fibers to meet rising demand for high quality nylon yarns. Cumuloft nylon yarn, now about half of the continuous filament textured nylon used in carpets and rugs, is driving the surge.
Last Continued from Page 1 for votes Monday night. The candidates appeared on separate statewide television broadcasts where each outlined various issues spelled out during the campaign.
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