Cadet Johnson Tops ROTC Summer Camp Cadets
Cadet Lloyd Johnson of Somerville Massachusetts completes six weeks of the reserve officers training corps summer camp at Fort Benning. He earns top rung on the ladder toward a commission in the officers reserve corps. The program covers infantry duties and postwar weapons, with recreation including softball swimming golf and dances at Victory Lodge Columbus.
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Lloyd Johnson
Somerville 2
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Officers Reserve Corps
Fort Benning
Infantry
Victory Lodge
Special Services
Columbus
Chapel Hill WSCS Holds Weekly Church Meeting
The W S C S of Chapel Hill met Tuesday night at the church for its regular gathering. President Ada Ferguson led the session with a brief business period, a devotional from The Upper Room, and readings from World Outlook and Methodist Woman. The group closed with a benediction.
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Chapel Hill
WSCS
Ada Ferguson
Murray Braswell
Vera L. Plant
Desert
Negroes Suit Set For Trial In Federal Court
A group of 10 Mobile Negro voters challenge Alabama Boswell amendment requiring voters to explain the U.S. Constitution. The suit claims rights to vote in Democratic primaries are denied and seeks dismissal of the law. Judge McDuffie set August 9 for a hearing. Carmichael argues exhausted state remedies.
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Mobile
Ala
Alabama
Boswell
U.S
Albert A. Carmichael
James E. Folsom
McDuffie
John Foscue
David R. Lanau
Chicago
18 Year Old Negro First Enlisted Here
Prince Lee Henderson 18 of Decatur 519 West Lafayette Street becomes the first local enlistee under the selective service act. He is the first 18 year old Negro from Decatur to enroll.
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Decatur
Prince Lee Henderson
W. Lafayette Street
Akron Tires Cut Prices and Safer Driving Street Humor
An Akron firm announces a ten percent price cut on three tubes, seen as a good omen amid inflation. The piece includes quips on driving rules, a ban on driving for three years, and humor from Decatur residents about trains, necking, and education. It closes noting a Lockland store offering a new level of shopping service for customers in cars.
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Akron
U.S. Army
Room and Board and Small Talk in a Garden Scene
In a rural vignette a farmer explains self preservation behind chivalry and a girl tests a soldier's bravery in a brief exchange. A visitor asks about birds and seeds while a clerk responds to orders and a driver yields the road in a casual domestic moment. The Decatur girl speaks, probing. the soldier replies about attire and preferences.
Thank Heaven A Wife Worth More Than Two Dollars
A quote-driven gag reflecting on the value of a wife in India and a humorous exchange about price. The exchange ends with the husband joking that a good wife should be worth it, highlighting social absurdity.
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Maurice_ Leitzer
Decatur
India
New Hired Girls Generally Satisfactory First Week
A Decatur man declares intent to speak his mind while his wife seethes with silent restraint during the first week after new hires arrive.
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Decatur
Guard Heads to Fort Benning for Two-Week Encampment
The Alabama National Guard unit from Athens will depart Sunday for a fifteen day encampment at Fort Benning Georgia. Seventy three enlisted men and four officers will participate including Capt. W E Beasley Capt. John Page Lieut K M Funchess and Lieut M C Grisham Jr.
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Athens
Ala
Alabama National Guard
Fort Benning
Georgia
W. E. Beasley
John Page
K. M. Funchess
M. C. Grisham, Jr
Hollywood Stories and the Rise and Fall of Stars
Hollywood anecdotes recount ambitious actors chasing stardom through glamor and image. Victor Mature laments renewed hunk appeal while Greer Garson survives bad pictures, and Greer Garson’s era clashes with industry pressure. A former character actor fades to service and back to a quiet hotel kitchen. The piece muses on show business as a grand, fickle enterprise.
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Hollywood
Ballyhoo
Victor Mature
Greer Garson
Series of Services To Be Started Today At Kirby Memorial
A series of evangelistic services begins this afternoon at Kirby Memorial Chapel following Sunday school. Future services are scheduled for 7 30 P M Monday night and on subsequent evenings.
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Kirby Memorial
Kirby Memorial Chapel
Opening of School In Local System is Six Weeks Off
Decatur school students have six more weeks away from bodoks and teachers, and then back to the class.
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Decatur School
Principal in Magdalena Light Opera Heads for Broadway
The article notes a performer rising to prominence as a principal in Magdalena, a new light opera heading to Broadway, with attention on John Arthur among those seeking opportunities.
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Magdalena
Broadway
Nhe
John Arthur
City Schools Schedule Oil Session Open Date
City schools will open for the oil session on Monday September 13. Pupils get a longer break while teachers report four days earlier on Thursday September 9.
Electrolux Free Home Demonstrations Offered in Decatur
Electrolux promotes sales and service with free home demonstrations. B. W. Mixon listed as contact at phone 1327-W and P. O. Box 286 in Decatur Alabama.
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Electrolux
B. W. Mixon
Decatur
Ala
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Mgr
Tildy
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Hungary
Victor Csornoky
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Egypt
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Ktel
Davidson Coal & Feed Company
Williamson
Buffalo
Pettey
FLEL
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Korea
Far East
U. S. Armed Forces Institute
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Army and
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