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I tfttllman Democrat 3jur JVU (EuliniHH (Kulhnan LI VOLUME 48 NO. 5 CULLMAN. ALABAMA. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5. 1948 IO PAGES $2.00 A YEAR I I II CALIFORNIA'S LOSS "California's loss is Cullman's gain." John Luyben and family have returned to Cullman to reside after a six-years sojourn in Sunny California.

John has accepted a position with the Cullman Motor Co. of their daughters, Billy and Dolores are married, their son is a student at Southern California, their remaining Mary Rita, is here with Mr. and Mrs. Luyben. John looks the same, has the same high-powered salesmanship.

FIVE LEFT C. H. Bieker was reminiscing about the old Cullman Fourth Regiment Brass Band recently, having come across an old picture of the organization. He recalled that of the 21 piece musical outfit, there were only five still living. Besides himself there are Rene Clark, Bill Fromholdt and Ed Merz of Cullman and Oscar Zeun, now of Akron, Ohio.

Organized at the turn of the century the band played at picnics, Fourth of July and other holiday occasions. It disbanded in 1915. Joe M. Baier Died Suddenly Saturday Of An Heart Attack BIG GAME The Cullman Kiwanis Club will meet with the Decatur Club on Thursday afternoon, at which time a red hot softball game will be played for the 'inter-county championship. The line-up of the Cullman team assures a sparkling performance.

It is: M. L. Robertson, pitcher; Dr. McAdory, catcher; -Dr." Hartung, 1st base; Mayor Dunlap, 2nd base; Dr. Dodson, short-stop; Asa Fuller, 3rd base; L.

L. Otwell, G. W. Ponder, and R. P.

Johnston. Time may be called other minute to allow the players to their breath. SEVEN STUDENTS The Alabama School of Trades at Gadsden has enrolled seven Cullman Coun- tians this semester. They are training for industrial jobs and professions. They include: Kenneth E.

Lawrence, studying radio engineering; Jack A. Herring, radio; Leslee Murphree, photography; Joe W. Johnston, sheet metal; Leon E. Laseter, sheet metal; N. Nixon, printing and Eldon W.

Mann, drafting. The school, now in it's 24th year, now has an enrollment of 500 pupils. BIDS ASKED In this issue, advertisement is published soli- citing bids from contractors on the construction of Cullman's new hotel. The Cullman Development an all-local stock organization hopes to get the new building way this fall. Asa B.

Fuller is in charge of the construction dell tails. The bids must be approved the Attorney General and stock founds now in the bank, will be re- I leased as the building progresses, Location of the new hostelry will jbe on the highway at Ninth Street, II South. A i and experienced Broiler Specialist, J. E. Hinshaw will dis- iruss and illustrate by graphs poul- sanitation, breeding, manage- at Hulon Oaks Store on Thursday, August 12th, at noon.

Hiashaw, a B. S. in Agricul- iure, Purdue University, is a poul- Iry specialist of the Ralston Purina jlompany. A free fish fry will be jsrved. Free tickets may be ob! lined at the Oaks store and all Joe M.

Baier, 47, died suddenly at 9:30 A. M. Saturday at the Cullman Beverage of which he was co-owner. He was reaching for a glass to get some water, when stricken. Born and reared here, he was prominent in Knights of Columbus circles, having been state treasurer of the organization for many years and a fourth degree Knight.

He wa also a member of the Elks. Last rites were held from Sacred Heart Church here on Monday at A. Rev. Fr. Marion Schwallie, O.

S. B. officiating. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery, Moss-Service directing. He is survived by his widow, Mrs.

Ottilia Link Baier; one daughter, Margaret Ann; mother, Mrs. Joe Baier, one brother, Frank; two sisters, Mrs. John Fromholdt, and Mrs. A. T.

Ledbetter, all of Cullman. The following were active pallbearers: Willie Abt, Rene Clark, Howard Edwards, Pete Geisen, George Kramer, John Imbusch. The Cullman council of the Knights of Columbus, No. 1484 acted as honorary pallbearers. John A.

Dunlap Wii! Be Candidate For Mayor Of Cullman Mayor John A. Dunlap has qualified to succeed himself as Mayor of Cullman in the municipal election to be held here on 20th. Mr. Dunlap was solicited by many citizens to offer for another term on the basis of his excellent past record and experience. All candidates for city offices must qualify on or before August 20th, to get their names on the ticket.

County TB, Nine For Month Of June The 232 tuberculosis cases reported from the entire state in June included nine reported from Cuilman County, the State Department of Health revealed today. The state total for June was 51 fewer than that for the month before, when 283 tuberculosis cases were reported. It failed by a much larger margin to the 384 cases reported in June of last year. Doctors Entertained Dr. G.

T. Rowe entertained the Cullman County Medical Society with a fish fry Monday night at his home. The guests included the Cullman County doctors and guests from Birmingam were: Dr. Leo M. Bashmisky, who was in charge of the program, Dr.

J. M. Crawford, Dr. C. D.

Gaines, Dr. Julian E. Linn, Dr. George S. Graham, Dr.

Leon S. Smilo, Dr. Earl Drennen Dr. Jerome Meyers, Dr. Sigmond A.

Kahn, and Dr. N. E. Miles. The supper was enjoyed by all.

i Farmers To Visit oultry growers are invited to at-' Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wallace and iisses Alma and Isabel and Lovie ichter spent a week in Foley, visiting Dr. and Mrs. Richard niep and Mr.

and Mrs. Bob odsey and family. They also ant sight-seeing to Pensacola, orida, Gulf of Mexico, and Fort organ. Everyone had a delight- 1 time. Special value in furniture at C.

Thompson Furniture Co. adv. Sub-Station County Agent H. G. Pinkston states that plans have been worked out for a "Cullman County Day" at the Crossville Sub-Station on Thursday, August 26.

All farmers are invited and urged to make this trip. However, it will be necessary for the County Agent's Office to know by Saturday, Au- ust 13, how many gre going so plans can be made for lunch. It is best for farmers to get together and arrange for their own transportation, but assistance will be given if possible for those who do not have a way provided you will let the Agent's Office know immediately. Do not forget to let the Agents' Office know immediately if you plan to attend this meeting. Thompson Motor Sales Displays Seven New Willys Cars-Trucks Tomorrow morning the Thompson Motor Sales, distributors for Willys-Overland cars and trucks will have seven of the new 1949 cars and trucks on display at their new display room on Third Avenue East.

The public is invited to inspect the famous Jeep and kindred models, including a two and a four wheel drive pick-up truck, station wagon and other models. Complete sales and service, including parts is featured by the Thompson Motor Sales, L. W. Thompson, who has been in the automobile business for years is owner and manager of the firm; Joe Heatherly, popular automobile salesman, is sales manager and Eroy Quick is a salesman with Miss Flora Sandlin in charge of the office. The Willys Jeep is famous throughout the country for it's power, ruggedness and all around usefulness.

The new models are large and roomy. The station wagon features an all-steel body and is a beautiful car. Located next to the used car department of the company. Mr. Thompson and all members of the firm will be glad to show visitors the new models, pointing out the new improvements, and the exclusive features included "in each model.

Corp. Joseph Hinkle In Air Force School At Yokota, Japan Corporal Joseph L. Hinkle, son of Mr. and Mrs, John H. Hinkle, Route Six, Cullman, recently completed the prescribed course of training for instrument specialists at the Centralized Technical School at Kokota Air Force Base, Japan, and was graduated with honors, it was announced here by Colonel James R.

Gunn. Base Commander. Corporal Hinkle will now return to Tachikawa Air Force Base where he will resume his duties with the 39th Troop Carrier Squadron. Prior to his entrance into the United States Air Force during October 1946 Corporal Hinkle graduated from Cullman High School, Cullman, Ala. He arrived overseas during February 1947 where he was assigned to the Fifth Air Force, the occupation air arm of Japan, and has since that time been performing duties with the 39th Troop Carrier Squadron at Tachikawa Air Force Base, located about 25 miles northwest of the Tokyo-Yokohama area.

Where Cullman's Water Comes From Pictured above is the pump house of the Cullman water supply system located on the Mulberry River, 14 miles southeast of Cullman. Two 75 horsepower motors operate the pumps which forces the water thru 10 inch pipe into the Water Board's filtration plants here. 1,196 Miles Paved Highways Built In Eighteen Months Montgomery Gov. 'James E. Folsom said this week that since he took office January'20, 1947, there has been a total of 1,196 miles of black-top roads built in Alabama.

This figure includes reads built up through July, 1. Mr. Reese Harvey, head of the Highway Department's Planning Survey, said that these 1,196 miles of black top roads were "by far greater than has ever been built before in Alabama during any 18- month period." Breakdown of these roads as to type are as follows: Built by the State on State tern--335 miles. Built by the State on State System with regular Federal aid-142 miles. Built by the State on State System with Federal aid Secondary--123 miles.

Built by the Counties and Stnt- with Federal aid Secondary--387 miles. Built by Counties with State aid --208 miles. With the exception of the- miles built of Federal highwnvs the total miles--have been built in locations classified Farm-To-Market roads. Mrs. Bill Kelley and -son, Bill Kelley, are guests of relatives in Texas, spending several days with Marvin Kelley and family in Dallas, Oneonta Has New Whiteway Owes Has 5 Mi Tax; County Runs City Scools City Levies Gasoline, Cigarette, Amusement Taxes; Contemplate Sales Tax Levy; Has All Modern Municipal Facilities (Editors Note: This is the sixth of a series of articles comparing the services, improvements, and finances of cities in Cullman's population class.) Our Blount County neighboring city of Oneonta, with a population of 4,000 has a very low ad valorem tax rate (5 mills), but has all the modern facilities of much larger centers.

It's city government is headed by Mayor John W. Hendrix who draws a salary of $50 per month, while the five councilmen are paid $10. Financially the city is in excellent condition. It's total outstanding indebtedness is only $20,000 aside from some self- amortizing bonds, similar to Cullman's sewerage obligations. Oneonta boasts three blocks of whiteway, with extension contemplated; paved streets throughout the business district and several ir- the residential sectors.

Power i. furnished by the Alabama Power at the company's standard rates. The water system is city owned, with rates about the same as Hartselle's, which have been The city owns the City Hall building, has a volunteer fire department, with paid firemen on duty at all time to operate the two trucks. Three garbage trucks are operated, without cost to business or residents. The city has no.

library or city schools. The latter are operated by County and state. A 3 'mill school tax goes to this school fund. There is a privately built and operated swimming pool, but no city park. No playground supervisors are employed.

There.is no abattoir in operation. The sewerage system including a disposal plant was built thru a bond issue, service charges making the system self-liquidating. Special city taxes are: Cigarettes, 2 cents per pack; amusement, 2 per cent; gasoline, 1 cent per The city is contemplating assessment of a one per cent general sales tax levy in the near future. Electric utility is taxed a per cent- age of it's gross receipts. Like Cullman, Oneonta is the crossing point of two main state highways, and like Cullman has received (Continued on Back Page) Condolence Resolution Whereas: on July 31st, 1948, through the sudden death of Brother Joseph M.

Baier there was suffered a great loss by Cullman Council, the Alabama State Council, Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Congregation and the deceased's family, therefore; Be it resolved by Cullman Council No. 1484 in regular meeting assembled this third day of August Nineteen Hundred and Forty- Eight, that we go on record as deeply feeling the loss of our beloved brother who has served his Council faithfully and well during his entire membership of over twenty-nine years in various capacities, including that of Grand Knight and for the last several years as Treasurer, and who during this time continually gave the example of a true Knight and Catholic gentleman. Be it further resolved that we express to the State Council our sincere sympathy at the loss of its State Treasurer who has in this capacity so faithfully for the last fifteen years; Be it further resolved that we express sympathy to the pastor entire membership of Sacred Heart Congregation at their of a most faithful Catholic, who was ever ready to serve and contributed much not only of his talents, but or his earthly menns ns well to advance the cause of Catholicity. Be it yet further resolved that we express heartfelt sympathy to the mother, brother and sisters and in particular the loving wife and daughter, of Brother Baier in this, their time of sorrow and irreplaceable loss. May the Almighty sustain and bless them and may He grant eternal rest in heaven to our departed brother.

Be it finally resolved that this resolution be spread on the minutes of this meeting and that a copy of same be delivered Mrs. Joe M. Baier, Mrs. Gertrude Baier, the Alabama State Council, Knights of Columbus, and Rev. Fr.

Marion, O. S. Pastor, Sacred Heart Church. Adopted and approved: R. C.

Roberson, Grand Knight. Attest: J. G. Kramer, Jr. Recorder Car Thefts Three Cullman youths are in county jail on charges of'stealing motor vehicles.

They are: Jack McNabb, 13, and Alton Smith, 14 charged with stealing three cars, a truck, and are also charged with burglary. Highway Patrolman V. E. Richey made-the arrests on August 3rd, when found in a truck stolen in Double Springs. Douglas Lawrence, 17, of Bremen, is in jail charged with stealing a car from the Dixie Auto and Tractor here.

Sheriff Officers arrested him when he wa.s found In the car in a ditch on the Bco Lino Highway. None of the boys are out on bond. Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Harold Early (Wanda Moyersi arc announcing the birth of a son, born Tuesday, August 3rd in Aulander, North Carolina.

Annual Meeting Of The Farmers Co-Operative Warehouse Association The annual meeting of members of the Farmers Co Operative Warehouse Association will be held in the Court House at Cullman, on Friday, August the 13th, 1948 at 10 o'clock. Mr. D. W. Brooks, General Manager of the Cotton Producers Association address the meeting.

Prizes will be given away to holding lucky tickets. Luncheon and cold drinks will be served at the noon hour. Certificates of participation for the 1947-48 season will be delivered to those members present. All members of the Association are urged to be present. Asa Blalock, President.

Man Found Injured On Bremen Hi way, Died In Hospital Alvin J. Powell With Skull Crock, Near Wrecked Truck I 8 Larkin Yates To Become Supt. Of Cullman Schools Local Educator To Move Back Here From Decatur Alvin J. Powell, 40, of Cullman was found lying beside the Bremen Highway with a fractured skull at 12:45 A. M.

Saturday. A short distance away was his wrecked truck. A Moss-Service ambulance carried him to the Cullman Hospital where he died Tuesday, Coroner Grady Moss, investigating, termed his injuries to have been accidental. It was rumored that Powell had a sum of money on his person, which was missing when he was found.) Powell is a truck driver, hauling sand and gravel mostly. Services were held at ML Zion, Wednesday.

Rev. M. Manderson and Rev. Gilbert Speak officiating. Moss-Service directing.

Surviving are the widow, four sons and a ri daughter. Larkin Yates, well known and popular Cullman educator ha accepted the position as Superintendent of the Cullman City Schools, and is moving his family here from Deactur this week. He had- accepted the position of principal of the Decatur Junior High Schools this summer. The City School Board secured his release from this position, however, after Supt. R.

P. Johnston resigned a few weeks ago Mr. Yates was reared in this county, north of Vinemont, educated at the Cullman County High School, at Jacksonville a Teachers College, University of Alabama, Auburn and Peabody College. He holds a B. S.

degree from Auburn, an M. A. from Peabody and is well on his way toward a Ph.D. degree. Mr.

Yates has taught in several Cullman County schools, teaching at North Vinemont, Bolti, Cullmart County High and was principal at Fairview High School for several year's. This week he is at Camp Mack Talladega County, attending a state-wide Leadership in Education Conference. He will announce his faculty for the school year which opens September 2nd, in next week's, issue. Kuhlo. Sister Of Mrs.

Keyes C. Mrs. Mary Policy McOwicr, sister of Mrs. M. C.

Koyos of this city nassed cuvay suddenly at her home in Albany, Sunday. She suffered a stroke after attending a rai sed i Kuhlo, 92, former resident of Cullman, died at a hospital in Montgomery Thursday night, after an illness of several weeks. He had been a resident of the Capitol lor 33 years, moving there from Cullman in 1915. The Kuhlo family came to Cullman in 1905 from St. Paul, and bought a tract of land out on the Dripping Springs road.

They -and searched Church services and lost con- for in lhe surrounding hi sciousness a few hours later. Funeral services wore held from the First Christian Church here with interment in the family cemetery in Decatur, Drinknrd in Rev. Tweedy Foster of Florence and Rev. M. J.

Dick officiated. The deceased is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mai lie Pettey, and sister, Mrs. M. C.

Keyes, both of this city and several other sisters. one daughter, Mrs, Waller Rucker. Albany, and 2 sons, Alvis Atlanta, Frank McGwier of Greensboro, S. C. er Two Volunteer Chairmen Are Appointed Dr.

P. G. Chapter a i a has announced the appointment of Mrs. Wallace Gibbs as Chairman of I-lome Service Committee, and Mrs. O.

B. Hodges as Chairman of Volunteer Services. Both of those services will increase during the fall months, as Red Cross services to soldiers and to veterans and their dependents will increase. Bishop Marvin Franklin and son of Birmingham wore guests of the Fagan Thompsons a short while on Monday. Mr.

Kuhlo was also a jewel and opened a jewelry shop in the old Bicker Tailoring Building which stood on the corner of Fourth Street and Third Avenue. He was the guest of C. H. Bicker and family here two years ago, He sold his farm here only last year. Mr.

Kuhlo had appeared before nobility in Europe as a concert singer in 190G. In. 1892, he designed and hnd made for the Princess of Saxon a jeweled crown that was said i a "mii'aculous miracle." Kuhlo is by three so Dr. E. C.

Kuhlo, St. Petersburg Dr. C. H. Kuhlo, Montgomery, and C.

G. Kuhlo, Montgomery" four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held from. White Chapel at 4 P. M.

Saturday with the Rev, H. E. Wallper or- ficiating. Burial was in Memonal Cemetery with White Chapel directing. Revival At Logan A revival will begin at the? Logan Baptist Church.

Sunday, August 8th. Rev. Shaw of Jasper will be guest speaker. Everyone invited. Record Breaking Crowds Expected ByCullm Manager For 'Mom An Manager Henry Hury of th Cullman theatre is searching abou those clays for seine extra usher in anticipation of record-brcakin' crowds for the big forthcoming engagement of "Mom and the new Hollywood hygiene attraction which has been establishing new audience records everywhere.

"Mom and Dad" is coming to your Cullman Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 17th and, 18th. MASONIC CONFERENCE TO BE HELD AT WEST POINT, AUGUST 12TH J. W. Entrekin, Secretary of the County Masonic Conference an- nounces a conference of all Masons at the West Point Lodge on noxt Thursday, August 12th. Beginning at 2:00 P.

M. Ail Masons are in- V. vited to attend. rr -ti i A i.