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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1957

Page

2

Rainey Opens Beauty Balcony on Second Ave

Rainey announces the Beauty Balcony shop will open at 8 a m tomorrow at 209 1 2 Second Ave upstairs over LaBoon's Dept Store. Elsie Nelson will manage with beauticians Arell Spiegle and Reba Wegman. The Raineys own several Second Ave Vine St and Grant St shops. A training academy operates upstairs. Phone 1247.

Vine St Grant St Ernestine Sing Allie Rainey Rainey Tom Rainey Second Ave Rainey’s Grant Beauty Balcony

Billy Graham’s Global Crusade Draws Massive Audiences

The evangelist Graham has drawn huge crowds in London and broadcasts to 30 million on BBC TV. In June he will launch a U S visit with Madison Square Garden crowds and a 1500 voice choir. His tours contrast with TV comedians losing popularity as audiences seek deeper reality.

Graham America Europe London Harringay Winston Churchill Wembley Stadium Marilyn Monroe Gypsy Rose Lee Bbc-Tv Queen Elizabeth Prince Philip United States Billy Graham Evangelist Madison Square Garden George Beverly Shea Sid Caesar George Gobel

House Approves 313 Million Boost After Piecemeal Denials

The measure passed on a 242 to 151 roll call vote with 140 Republicans and 11 Democrats voting for. Opponents included 39 Republicans and 203 Democrats. The extra funds would be allocated across all three military branches, with the Air Force receiving the largest share.

House Air Force

For Sale in Greenacres 3-Bedroom House and Car for Sale

Under construction greenacres property offers a 3 bedroom residence with large living room and combo kitchen den. Includes 142 baths utility and carport. Also listed 1951 Chevrolet Club Coupe with 20,000 new tires and one owner Melvin Blackwood contact Paul J Sims.

Greenacres Paul J. Sims Melvin Blackwood

Editorial World Reacts To Formosa Riots

The Taipei riots after a U S Army court martial acquitted a sergeant spurred wide commentary. Editors argue over anti Americanism isolationism and the role of dollars in loyalty while Moscow Bejing and New Delhi weigh in with varied strokes.

Associated Press Formosa America U.S China Chiang Kai-shek Moscow Taipei East Germany Free World United States London News Chronicle Chiang Australia Sydney Morning Herald

Franklin's Rock Bridge Canyon Added to Alabama Attractions

Hodges Alabama Rock Bridge Canyon opens near Hodges on Sunday June 2 private venture by Jasper and wife Avery. The 14 acre site features caves waterfalls wildflowers large natural bridge and a 100 foot canyon drop with Bald Rock overlook. Mill Falls Chimney Rock and Turtle Rock among rugged limestone formations with picnic tables and trails for visitors.

Hodges Ala Rock Bridge Canyon Alabama America Franklin County Phil Campbell Russellville Jasper Avery Chimney Rock Mill Falls Farnklin County Turtle Rock

French political shifts amid Mollet resignation stalemate

In France Coty is poised to back Socialist Premier Mollet’s resignation after a nine day stalemate. The MRP, led by Bidault and Schuman, edges left of center and aligns with Socialists on most issues except church school funding. Socialist backing remains crucial for a centrist majority. In Alabama, Russell W. Smith, 52, a construction firm owner, was badly wounded as gunfire erupted near a barricade during a labor strike, killing two others. Sheriff Dickson described a battle with possibly 500 shots as non striking workers tried to remove a railroad cross tie barricade.

Ing Coty Guy Mollet MRP Georges Bidault Robert Schuman Russell W. Smith Guntersville Ala L. P. Dickson

FBI finds 14 year old Vittorio Barattieri in New York

The FBI reported Vittorio Barattieri son of Chicago's Italian consul general has been found in good condition after a 44 day search. He was located walking along a New York City street following a tip from an unidentified source.

New York FBI Vittorio Barattieri Chicago New York City

Plane crashes into garage in San Fernando Valley kill two

A private four place plane with two aboard crashed into a garage apartment in the San Fernando Valley last night. One occupant died and three were injured. A bystander suffered a heart attack. The pilot was Hoke Anderson, 44, a veteran flyer, and police say the aircraft apparently had engine trouble.

Los Angeles San Fernando Valley Tack Hoke Anderson

Armory funding slated for 16 Alabama cities in 2 million plan

Cullman and Athens are among 16 Alabama cities to receive armory improvements under a 2 million dollar program funded by the Federal Government covering about 40 000 per armory with 30 000 from federal and 10 000 from the state. In other items Neel Avery Roberts Jr will preach at Neel Methodist Sunday at 11. Lunch and a children's program follow. At Cullman High School Lt Col Porter B Moore will speak at graduation for 158 seniors at 8 pm with Ted Quick welcoming and diplomas presented by Allen Hyatt. In Huntsville Naval Reservists are invited to a tramp dance June 24 at the Redstone Arsenal NCO Club with music by the Berlin Robbins orchestra.

Cullman Athens Alabama NEEL Avery Roberts, Jr Decatur Neel Methodist Church Edwin Puckett Herman Johnson Porter B. Moore Cullman High School Cullman High Ted Quick Allen Hyatt Huntsville Naval Reserve Redstone Arsenal Huntsville Naval Reserve Naval Berlin Robbins Orchestra

Market report on grains cattle hogs and soybeans

Markets show mixed grain prices with Mixed Ear Corn at 1.21 and No 2 Yellow Corn at 1.27. Cattle listings include 250 head with cows at 12.00 and high yielding cutters at 12.50, calves at 175, and hogs with barrows and gilts up to 75 higher and its No 1 to 3 steers mostly 18.50 for 190-240 lb.

Money Debates Move Through Alabama Legislature Committees

At Montgomery committees in both chambers weighed state budgets and Gov. Folsom’s two year plan as a light schedule followed heavy action yesterday. Bills approved included dock bond financing and tax reforms while debates continued on education and judiciary reforms.

Capitol Montgomery Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation House Ways and Means

Hospital Admissions and Resident Listings

A list of hospital admissions and residents includes Mrs James Francis and daughter at 1314 15th Ave SE Mrs Susan Flanagan at 712 6th Ave SE Miss Martha Elizabeth Legg in Athens 7 Samuel F Hosey Decatur 1 Master Charles L Parker 1205 20th Ave SE Master Edward John Ostburg Monrovia Mrs Jean B Bond 1617 Chestnut St Admissions Mrs John Bates Falkville 1 Mrs Maggie Ann Justice 211 Cedar St Mrs Seldon Eubanks 2001 10th St SE Mrs Kate Sneed 401 Jackson St SE Bruce Lyle Powers 1002 16th Kirby B Holland 510 Walnut St NE Mrs J C Branum Jr 406 E Moulton St Master Harry Lane Fuller Trinity 1 Little Miss Phylis Driver 318 6th Ave NW

James Francis 15Th Ave Susan Flanagan 6Th Ave Martha Elizabeth Legg Athens Samuel F. Hosey Decatur Charles L. Parker 20Th Ave Edward John Ostburg Monrovia Jean B. Bond Chestnut St John Bates Falkville Maggie Ann Justice Cedar St Seldon Eubanks 10Th St Kate Sneed Jackson St Bruce Lyle Powers Kirby B. Holland Walnut St J. C. Branum, Jr

Baugh Wiley Clinic Dismissals and Addresses List

Mrs C M White of Decatur Dismissed Walter Ford Eva Mrs Lanier Roger and infant son 413 Jackson St Mrs W J Day of Laceys Spring Jerry Groves 1416 11th Ave SW The item records a series of dismissal notices and associated home addresses.

Walter Ford Eva Lanier Roger Jackson St W. J. Day Lacey Jerry Groves 11Th Ave

Dismissals Noted for Mrs Paul Storey and Baby Girl

Mrs Hugh Weir of 1602 Wadsworth St Eugene York and Decatur 1 listed as dismissed entries. The notice names Mrs Paul Storey and her baby girl at 508 Cedar St.

Hugh Weir Wadsworth St Eugene York Decatur Paul Storey Cedar St

Lawrence County Hospital Patient Discharges and Adjacent Notices

Mrs. Marie Borden Grayson Mrs. Tennis Terry Moulton Mrs. Robert Cannon Town Creek Discharges Mrs. Russell Prater and son Danville Clyde C. Goodlett Moulton Vernon Roberson Jr ex Mrs Roy McLemore and son Moulton

Lawrence County Hospital Marie Borden Grayson Tennis Terry Moulton Robert Cannon Town Creek Horace Franks Russell Prater Danville Clyde C. Goodlett Vernon Roberson, Jr Roy McLemore

Births Reported From Local Hospitals This Week

A daughter born last night to Mr and Mrs Edward Harrison at Baugh Wiley Clinic. A son born to Mr and Mrs Paul Daughen Baugh of Moulton 2 at Lawrence County Hospital. A son born to Mr and Mrs Horace Franks of Moulton 3 at Lawrence County Hospital.

Edward Harrison 3Rd Ave Baugh-Wiley Clinic Paul Daughenbaugh Moulton Lawrence County Hospital Horace Franks

Lakeside High School awards certificates to trainee workers

Thirty seven persons received certificates at Lakeside High School in a trade and industrial education ceremony. Seventeen completed a 20 week cooking course and 20 beauticians earned six month cosmetology certificates. Decatur Chamber of Commerce manager Joe McCullers spoke on good citizenship.

Lakeside High School Joe McCullers Decatur Chamber of Commerce McCullers H. R. Leeman C. G. Gissentanner King Memorial Methodist Church Lakeside C. L. Sheffield W. A. Smith Bank Street Hospital Trade and Industrial Advisory Committee C. T. Brandon Dorothy Annie Jarmon Charity W. Fletcher Dept. of Trade and Industrial Education Brandon Annie Pearl Benford Dorothy Chairs Beatrice Coffey Julia Cross Elsie Davis Carrie Fields Lucinda Gamble Lucile Garner Annie Garner Annie F. Jarman Bessie McGinnis Henrietta Patton Sarah Polk Bulah Rainey Ella Mae Scales Pearline Taylor Marjorie Torain Pansy Tramble Delores Walker Mattie Baker Christine Bates Mary Black Bulah Gray Lovel Hayes Theodies Prichard Bessie Ratliff Alisha Reed Charity Wilson Channie Gayden Dorothy Mosely Idella Peck Mattie Polk Sophie Priest Agnes Tapscott Emma Weston Cora Lee Bell

Methodists Propose Jurisdiction Mergers and Transfers

A description outlines a plan for white and Negro conferences within the central jurisdiction to merge, with transfer decisions requiring two thirds votes from multiple parties. It also allows local church transfers with consent from relevant church bodies, maintaining existing overlapping conference structures.

Bell Tower Lawsuit Alleges Unreasonable Danger

The suit contends a tower poses an unreasonable danger and could fall on the plaintiffs home. It claims construction damaged rental and market value of the plaintiffs' property. Britnell and McEntire represent the plaintiffs.

Britnell and McEntire Repre

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