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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1960

Page

2

Vacation Bible School at Ninth Street Methodist Church

Vacation Bible School will run June 1 to 10 from 8 45 to 11 30 a m for ages four through 12. Building permits issued include a $500 bath addition for E W Tucker 205 11th Ave NW and a $100 side porch enclosure for Charles B Hanes 1903 Endlam Blvd SE a $500 demolition for Fred D King 421 Cherry St NE A street scene notes a motorist dispute and a stabbing at a local clinic with Ed Morris injured and taken to hospital. Morris described being hit by a brick. A fish fry hosted by Central Methodist Church Mens Club in Evanston Ill is planned for 5 8 p m with prices 1 50 adults 50 cents children Reservations to W B Henderson EL 3 90920 Southeast Decatur Home Dem ies ue of Mrs Troy Avery 1109 Ave SE Wednesday at 1 30 p m.

Ninth Street Methodist Church E. W. Tucker Lth Ave Charles B. Hanes Endlam Blvd Fred D. King Cherry St. NE Ed Morris Ave. SE Morris Methodist Mens Mens Club Central Methodist Church W. B. Henderson Decatur Troy Avery

Auto Crash Near Evanston Kills Three on U.S. 40

Report from near Evanston Wyoming describes a head on collision on busy U.S. Highway 40 near La Salle Tennessee where three people died. Local authorities continued to investigate the two vehicle wreck and the surrounding roadway conditions.

Evanston Wyo la Salle

First Special Class graduate Boony earns diploma in wheelchair

Boony Carden becomes the first graduate from the Special Class page Physically Handicapped. He wears a cap and gown and receives his diploma amid applause with Muscular Dystrophy and Cerebral Palsy noted. Dr. C L Shelby gives benediction as the school band performs and a musical number follows.

Boony C. L. Shelby Westside Presbyterian Church Emaline Rogers Hanson God Mary Jane Arnold Lynne Betty Charles Barfield Rebecca Lee Berry Elizabeth Anne Black Martha Ann Bone Barbara Carol Brannum Bobbie Carolyn Brazelton Elizabeth Jane Burden Phyl van Chuan Betty Collier Ruby Lana Copeland Betty Jo Craig Sue Carol Crowe Ann Terrah Daniel Dinah Eve Davis Wanda Jean Davis Dorothy Mae Dellope Joyce Posey, Quinn Patricia Dale Elizabeth Westelle Reece Betty Joyce Richards Betty Jean Ricks Ann

Hospital Dismissals and Residents Listed in Cullman County

A list of hospital dismissals and residents appears, naming individuals by name and town including Etta Pope Vinemont Cecil Murphree Hanceville Wayne Winfrey Harless Harless address 700 E 5th St Wylie Henry Ponder Morgan Clark St Gadsden Morgan Clark St Gadsden Kimbril Cullman Windell Drake Cullman and others from Hanceville Falkville Cullman Addison Logan and nearby areas.

Etta Pope Vinemont Cecil E. Murphree Hanceville Wayne Winfrey Thomas L. Harless E. 5Th St Wylie W. Henry Cullman Luther B. Ponder Holly Pond L. R. Morgan Clark St Gadsden Gadsdeh Carol Ann Kimbril Windell Drake Edgar Leeth C. J. Meehaw Falkville Charles H. Bates

Baugh Wiley Smith Dismissals and Admissions Update

Master Ralph Weaver of 1103 5th dismissed. Admissions show Elizabeth Howell of 2111 State Ave and Louis Holloway of 1210 Col- listed in the transfer notice.

Ralph Weaver Elizabeth Howell State Ave Louis Holloway

States Rights Candidate Leads Early Primary Balloting

J. Bruce Henderson was the only elector nominated in the first primary four weeks ago as National party loyalists and States Righters each field 10-man slates in today's runoff. A States Righters victory would allow withholding commitments to presidential hopefuls. Polls opened at 8 a.m. and close by 5 p.m. in rural boxes, with Decatur Athens and Cullman boxes closing at 6 p.m.

States Rights J. Bruce Henderson National Party Decatur Athens Cullman

Local residents listed in public notices

A series of names and addresses appear for individuals in a community notice. The entries include Hershel Melson 804 4th Ave SE Laverne Cole Hartselle Debbie Hancock 1204 19th Ave SE Pearl Brown Box 64 Falk Yales Debbie Bogan 1007 South 19th Ave SW Glenn Jenkins Moulton Billie Jean Holderfield 412 Memorial Dr SW Rachel Kirby 806 South 19th Ave Johnnie McDonald West Court Apts Thomas Hill 1818 Tower St. The document resembles a residential or voter registry style listing.

Lege Hershel Melson 4Th Ave Laverne Cole Hartselle Debbie Hancock 19Th Ave Ae Pearl Brown Falk- Yales Debbie Bogan Sth Glenn Jenkins Moulton Billie Jean Holderfield Memorial Dr Rachel Kirby Sth Ave Johnnie McDonald West Court Apts Thomas Hill Tower St

Bank Street Names and Addresses in Local Notice

Local social register lists residents and addresses including Mrs T A Newell 416 4th Ave SW John Dumler 1623 Grant St SE W S Turner 224 11th Ave NW Earl Brewer Hillsboro 1 Master Bruce Worley 509 Betty St SW Mrs Anita Whitlow 315 Church St NW.

T. A. Newell 4Th Ave John Dumler Grant St W. S. Turner 11Th Ave Earl Brewer Hillsboro Bruce Worley Betty St Anita Whitlow Church St

Decatur General Dismissals Name List Released

A long list of individuals including Joe Randal Murphy Tanner Mrs James R Watson Mrs Gordon Eugene Christian sen Mrs Ollie Mae Cooper Addison and others appears as a roster of dismissals or notices from Decatur General. The record names addresses and relations, showing multiple families and residents connected to the facility.

Decatur Joe Randal Murphy Tanner James R. Watson Gordon Eugene Christiansen 13Th St. SE Ollie Mae Cooper Addison

Markets at core sales show cattle and sheep ranges

The market report lists cattle mainly steers and heifers weighing 700 to 925 pounds priced around 24.25 to 25.00, with cows lighter. A subset of shorn ewes offered between 3.50 and 6.00. Other notes mention varying loads and general market tone.

Waite

Wall Street Ends Noon Mixed as Markets Firm

Wall Street shows strength with several drug firms gaining. Zenith gains exceed 4 while American Motors slips about 1. The Dow up 2 percent at 627.62 at noon. The AP average up 0.40 to 216.10 with industrials +1.30, rails -0.50, utilities +0.10. Bonds across corporate and U.S. government sectors rise.

American Motors Associated Press U.S

Calf Theft Case Proceeds In Morgan County Court

The Morgan County Circuit Court continued the calf theft case against Marie Stinson, a northeastern county resident, with Judge Newton B. Powell presiding. Frank Thompson pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined 100 dollars as charges of burglary against Thompson and Roosevelt Baker were not pursued following a February 1959 grand jury indictment.

Morgan County Marie Stinson Newton B. Powell Frank Thompson Thompson Roosevelt Baker

Cullman Firm Wins State Highway Contract in Etowah County

Low bidder on a State highway project in Etowah County, a Cullman company bid 221,655 to grade 3164 miles, install drainage, apply bituminous treatments, and place plant mix on a road project stretching west of At-.

Etowah U. S. Ee

Negro Deaths Rites for Mrs Cal Barnette

Rites are planned for Mrs Cal Barnette who died Sunday at 11 30 p m at her Cashin Street residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.

Cal Barnette Cashin St

John Eisenhower Wins Promotion to Major

John S D Eisenhower receives a promotion to major in the United States Army while stationed in Washington. The son of former President Dwight D Eisenhower rises through the ranks amid ongoing military duties.

Fatal train collision described with mangled body

Train Evans testified that Amerson lay between rails when struck by Louisville and Nashville No. 4. Engineer L W Beard and worker Alex Merriweather said they did not see him until nearly too late. The coroner noted the body severely mangled and identified by clothing. Amerson had ten children.

Evans Amerson Lige Amerson Jack Martin Elkmont Martin Nashville

Palm Springs Police Search For Auto Thief

Palm Springs police intensified the hunt for a thief who stole a car from a residence curb. The vehicle belongs to Police Chief August Kettmann, triggering heightened citywide concern and a high priority investigation.

Palm Springs Calif August Kettmann

Defense Opens In KKK Death Case

The trial centers on William C. Horton a 6 foot 4 inch 225 pound man killed by a sawed off shotgun blast after a confrontation with a man named Peek The defense argues the defendant acted under threat and that Klan intimidation influenced the incident. Almost 100 witnesses expected to testify about the defendant character.

William C. Horton Peek Annette John Blue Hill Klan

Athens Police Charge 24 in District Diary

Athens police file lists 24 charges including public intoxication and driving while intoxicated. Other counts cover liquor and whisky violations, no driver’s license, unnecessary noise, assault, and disturbing the peace.

Athens PD

Two Limestone Prisoners Escape

Two inmates at Limestone Prison escaped and were identified, including a man named Wallace, with authorities searching for other escapees and details not yet released.

Local Families Welcome Newborns in Cullman and Decatur

Mr and Mrs James E Strong Cullman 2 announce a son born Sunday at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Paul E Pruitt 4 celebrate a son Sunday at Cullman. Norman Graves reports a son Sunday. Mr and Mrs Glenn Stover 1411 1617 Endlam Blvd SE announce twin sons born this morning at Decatur General Hospital.

James E. Strong Cullman Cullman Hospital Paul E. Pruitt Norman Graves Glenn Stover Endlam Blvd Decatur General Hospital

White House aide among 35 majors in Army list

The President's son, a White House staff member, is among 35 officers promoted to major on an Army list released today. The promotion follows routine personnel actions and reflects ongoing military updates at the higher ranks.

White House

Soviet Red Threat Warns of Unchecked Airspace Violations

The State Department received no immediate comment on a harsh warning that any intruding plane could carry a hydrogen bomb. Senators Aikens and Mansfield questioned the risk of accidental violations triggering nuclear war as the U2 spy plane issue dominates Soviet and U.S. tensions.

Soviet Union State Department George D. Aikens R-Vi Mike Mansfield D-Mont Malinovsky U.S Seenenages

Dangerous cargo blocks driveway in Middletown incident

A large cardboard box blocked a driveway in Middletown New York. Mr Joseph Strakowski pushed the box aside driving his car forward about 20 feet when his wife gasped and heard screams. The article ends with the line Strakowski.

Middletown N. Y Joseph Strakowski Strakowski

Cafe mural draws police probe over KKK message

Hill stated Klan literature and stickers similar to those found on the cafe front were discovered in Horton's car by police. The investigation centers on the note The KKK is watching you and possible link to the cafe.

KKK Hill Horton

For Sale and Rent Notices and Help Wanted Ad

Classified snippets show multiple listings including wooded lot sales near Trinity Mountain with contact EL 3 0737, a 7 room house at 802 E Moulton with two extra rooms and priced for EL 8004 or EL 13 3318 after 5 pm, a rental at 2225 Cleveland Ave with large rooms and bath, contact EL 3 1736, and a help wanted ad seeking a woman to care for a new mother with no housework, plus furnished apartment on Jackson Street available.

E. Moulton Cleveland Ave

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sen Nungester Clinic Washington National Insur Evanston, Ill Rotary Lewis Pinson Decatur Rotary Club Charles Murphree Decatur High School W. H. Jenkins Lewis Hubert Pinson 9Th St. SE University of Alabama Carlene Williams Nancy Patton Womack Jeanette Paulette Woodall Carol Lester Wooten Robert Clyde Bass Gene David Bazzel Gary Lynn Bishop Robin Wayne Blalock Stephen Sims Brooks Thomas Howard Burns, Jr Marlin Cagle Thomas Wayne Cary Thomas Harvey Chaffee, Jr Marlin Coffey Dewitt Talmadge Coleman, Jr Jerry Lee Colter Douglas Byron Cooper Horace Wayne Crowe Charles Howard Daniel Jimmy Hartford Davis Boyd Kelly Derrick Charles Lloyd Dinsmore, Jr Billy Joe Drake Charles Hugh Edwards, Jr Arthur James Elliott Phillip Wayne Faulk Dewey Waylon Free James Wiley Freeman Milford Bruce French Jimmy Don Fortenberry Hill Terguson III Dwight McKinzie Jett Anthony E. Jones Harold Jones Joseph George Jones III Luther Clifton Jones Dennis Stuart Johnson James Stovall Johnson Harry Oakley Garner, Jr Dale Russell Gilles Truman Cullman Admissions Verta Lee Jones Logan James C. Vansant E. M. Chambers D. E. Brannon Debra Ann Carden Bank Street Admissions Herbert Paul McKinney 4Th St Ernest Eugene Sons Trinity Roger Franklin Hoover 7Th Ave Arthur Monroe Letson Courtland Harold D. Weaver R. B. Black Nelson St. SE Samuel E. Grantland Somerville Ricky Nolan Sanders Somerville Rr Joe Henry Reid 12Th Ave Wyman C. Gibson Jr Loring Ave Dana Ann Harvey 12Th St Samuel Wayne Peeler Johnston St E. W. Hampton Annie B. Stewart James Jones Gettis Troy Moses 16Th Ave Annie Naomi Ulm Somerville Rd Volfe L. Hopper William Sidney McIntosh John Robert Holston Pennylane Lewis Hitson Chestnut St Joe Donald Casey Lafayette St Dottie Kaye Braswell Paula Ann Braswell Ray C. Griffin E Markets Wall Street Zenith New York Glass Acme Steel Ligg & My Allis Lockh Air Am Air L Lou & Nash Am Can Am Macy Am T&t Am Anac Cop C Line Monsan Ch Mont Ward A Bak & Ohio Nort & Bridg Brass Buri Ind Penney (Jc Calum & H Pa RR Cater Trac Ches & Ohio Philip Mor Coca Cola Palm Phill Crown Cork Croc St. du Pont NJ Ford Mir Swift Texaco UN Bac-Camp Gen Foods UN Oi Cal Gen Mills UN Aire Gen Tel & el Fruit Warner B Pac Cp West Oo Westy Elec Cy TD Cent Woolworth Int Harv Atlanta Georgia Broilers John Eisenhower Washington Maj John S.D. Eisenhower Wallace United Nations Trinity Mountain Jackson St
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