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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1960
Page
2
The session begins with Marie Stinson charged with larceny of a cow as the first case. Frank Thompson pleads guilty to assault and battery and pays 100 dollars plus costs. Burglary charges against Thompson and Roosevelt Baker are not pressed.
Montgomery AP reports 22 year old James B. Peek Jr. stands trial for murder in the shooting death of William C. Horton during a clash connected to the Ku Klux Klan. The case drew two top lawyers from Birmingham and Montgomery with a special prosecutor for the victim’s side.
A collage of small ads lists rentals and sales including a Seluais z ore house with carport, ceramic tile bath at 3008 Pomerat St SE, Little Ernie's Restaurant waitress ad, a 1950 Buick for sale, a boat and motor listings, house for sale by owner in Park Circle with payment details, a 1959 Dura Craft boat with Evinrude motor, a 1954 Oldsmobile for sale, various rental notices, Thermador items for sale, and a lost drivers license SR 22 filing reminder with contact EL 3-9217.
A grouped list shows multiple hospital dismissals and exits across Decatur Athens Moulton and surrounding communities. Names include Virgil Sandlin Mrs D F Lowery Miss Jewell Gardner and many others with addresses such as 1322 %h Ave SE 2703 Highway 3 8th St SW 1st Ave SE and Stewart St Hartselle.
Miss Myra Murrell Luther Sherrill John Shelton Mrs Beatrice Hargrove Ard more Mrs Dorothy Tucker 15 McGlathery Lane Mrs Margaret Henderson 607 Sth Ave SW Master Ralph Weaver 1103 5th Public notice lists residents and addresses for a community record segment.
A snippet lists residents and addresses in Hillsboro including Anita Whitlow on Church Street, Charles Cottingham on Trinity, Vina Harris on 6th Avenue, Baby Bruce Worley on Betty Street SW, Clyde Randolph on Wilson Street NW, John Blythe on 7th Avenue SE, Hollis Retherford on Market Street, Clem Sawyer in Hillsboro, G W Hughes on Danville Road, Dorothy Walling on 9th Street, Suzanne Childers on ith Street, and Terry Brumback on William Street SW.
Mrs Hobson Terry of Hillsboro is joined by Miss Virginia Shelton of Decatur and Mrs Voys Smith of Danville. Otis Simpson of Moulton visits. others from Grayson, Fort Worth, Moulton, Danville, Decatur, and Danville include Carolyn Lowery Tammy Sivley and Felton Dutton in a community roster.
Fragmentary obituary style list names including Mrs Anna Lorenz of Cullman Mrs Gordon Alldredge of Cullman Stann Smothers of Addison and Mrs Clarence Thomas of Garden awaiting fuller notice for burial or public notice actions.
Hopefuls tour the West centering on the Spokane Washington state convention with Johnson Symington and Kennedy courting the states 27 votes. South Dakota delegates in Pierre remain uncommitted and Humphrey’s pledged 11 votes have shifted away as Johnson signals openness to a Humphrey candidacy. Goldwater hints at a mass appeal draft if a strong show arises.
The fragment shows names and addresses of residents including E. M. Chambers of Cullman Milford Estes 501 E Organ St Lakeland, Steven E Kelley Vinemont, Holis Bagewell 109 Morgan St, Frank Merritt Vinemont, W P Duke Sr 1319 Ann Claude Thompson Hanceville, J B Loyd Hanceville, Richard J Fraser 508 2nd Ave E, Sidney H Swarts Hanceville.
Army Pfc. Richard J. Terry, 23, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur D. Terry of Decatur, is with the 4th Armored Division in combat efficiency tests at Grafenwohr, Germany. Tests run through June 22 to assess division readiness as part of NATO Europe defense. Terry arrived overseas last July and serves as a wireman in Headquarters Company, Combat Command B, Erlangen after basic at Fort Knox. He previously worked for General Electric in Louisville before enlisting in February 1959.
Marine Pfc. Jerry G. Long and Marine Pfc. David W. Holden Jr. from the Second Marine Division participated in a field firing exercise at Fort Bragg from May 11 to 28. The training included 10 days of firing the 105 mm howitzer.
Western Pacific machinist’s mate second class Bobby R. Young son of Buford Young Elkmont Alabama serves aboard the fleet oiler USS Cimarron with the U S Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific In April the Cimarron and crew took part in Operation Handclasp a project of President Eisenhower’s People to People Program delivering food and clothing to needy people and missionaries in Hong Kong and Japan.
San Diego based Lee A. Egleston damaged controlman third class USN, son of Mrs. Verneda Wilson, returned May 11 aboard the USS Eldorado after taking part in Coral Sea Celebrations in Australia. The Eldorado crew visited Sydney and Brisbane during their participation. The Coral Sea Celebrations honor the Allied victory in the Coral Sea.
In a May 31 1960 letter judge of probate T C Almon from Decatur Alabama chides The Decatur Daily for thanking readers in a Sunday editorial, saying he has never seen such a note of thanks before and offers a playful welcome to the practice.
Negro deaths rites for Nathan Weaver observed with three brothers Alonzo Hess and Girlie Weaver among key relatives and several other kin mentioned.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mary F. Miller who died at 7 30 a m Sunday at her Decatur residence will be announced later by Reynolds.
In May 1942 US and Allied ships halted a Japanese invasion attempt in the Coral Sea. The engagement was unique as no opposing surface ships fired at each other. the battle relied on aircraft and carrier strikes rather than direct gunnery.
A Dallas County Citizens of Skeetor candidate claim alleges vote cards used in Selma by a group linked to the Ku Klux Klan. Citizens Council leader says white 2by-Sinch cards were distributed at the Selma Post Office to pressure supporters and influence the vote.
J J Abernathy aged 77 of Elkmont 2 died Saturday at 2 45 p m in Jackson s Clinic at Lester after a month s illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 30 p m at Spry Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Athens City Cemetery Spry Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Howell McKinnon Jr and Mrs D L Allen of Decatur called to Cairo Georgia after the death of Mrs Allen’s brother Howell E McKinnon age 54 who died Sunday. Survivors include son Howell E McKinnon Jr of Cairo and brother George R McKinnon of Atlanta with a sister.
Rufus Glasscock, 57, of 608 E Street, died Saturday at 5 10 a.m. Funeral services will be today at 2 p.m. from First Media Church with the Rev. John Perk officiating. Burial will be in Eens Cemetery. He was a railroad employee. Survivors include his wife Bessie, two daughters Betty and Mary Nell, five brothers, one sister, and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., 70, dies in Oyster Bay New York AP dispatch reports a family note from the Roosevelt household. The former first lady related public figure's passing is recorded with local acknowledgment and historical context.
The Fire Department received a call Sunday at 2 59 p m to 702 Moulton St W No loss was reported to same electric wiring.
Civil defense notes from Moulton district diary outline local drills and community readiness efforts. Officials discuss training schedules and public information campaigns to improve preparedness for emergencies.
The Cedar Creek Baptist Church schedules a Bible School from June 13 to June 17 with daily classes from 9 a.m. to noon.
A recital featuring vocal and piano performances by the students of Mrs. John Rainey will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the County High School.
The Senate approved two presidential nominations from Alabama. Hugh F. Penn of Luverne and Eugene Williamson of Orrville were confirmed as postmasters.
A Sunday remembrance notes Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr who died during World War II. The obituary highlights his service and leadership in the Allied war effort.
Miss Lallie Robinson, 83, of Hartselle died Sunday at 11:06 a.m. at her home. Funeral services were to be held at Mount Zion Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Burial followed at Mount Zion Cemetery with Peck directing.
A motorscooter collision near 7th Ave SE and 8th St SE involved J C Price of Huntsville driving south and another rider. Separate wreck at Sherman St and 4th Ave SE about 6 46 pm saw Betty Sue Holland and Jobe H Carter in cars collide as Holland turned left onto 4th Ave.
A pole incident in Birmingham left Frances Trigg 15 and James Bridges injured after the pole toppled and the vehicle overturned several times. Authorities report no further details available.
Mr and Mrs Harold Rutherford Town Creek 1 have a daughter Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs John Cox 2214 and Mr and Mrs Gordon Knopp Decatur 1 report births. Mr and Mrs Avery Powers Hartselle 2 welcome a daughter Sunday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic and Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wendell Lemond Decatur 2 announce a daughter Sunday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs James Gibson Hartselle have twins a daughter and son at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs James White Danville greet a son Friday at Lawrence County Hospital. A son to Mr and Mrs Melvin Lee Moulton 2 Friday at Lawrence County Hospital.
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