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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1944

Page

3

Kiss of Judas sermon topic at Westide Presbyterian

Rev. Vance A. Gordon led a revival at Westide Presbyterian last night with the sermon Kiss of Judas. He described Judas as a chosen friend who betrayed Christ, a progressive, self centered sin, and urged that only the blood of the Lamb offers remedy.

Judas Vance A. Gordon Westide Presbyterian Church Jesus Gordon Christ Gethsemane Hull Japan Munsey Sin Hell Lamb of God King Lear Carlyle God

Funeral services for Howard Chapman conducted at Bennett-May

Howard Chapman died Saturday from ingesting carbolic acid at home. Funeral services were held Sunday at Bennett-May with Rev. F. G. Dickson officiating. Burial in Maria cemetery, Pulaski. He is survived by his wife, four sisters, five brothers, three overseas. weitere local notices mention relatives, military updates, and area events in Limestone County.

Howard Chapman Bennett-May Funeral Maria Cemetery Pulaski F. G. Dickson McDonald Cornesville L. C. Bumpus Joe Bumpus Tula Okla S. L. C. Bumpus Athens 1 Harrison Berry Toledo Dan Goforth Eufaula Will Broadway P. C. Goforth Decatur Corps Tech J. M. Birdsong Saipan Island Lee Bumpus Route 5 Ray Peevers W. H. Kaufman War Department Pvt Arthur Kaufman France

War notes show grit and luck from Normandy to Cherbourg

Hal Boyle recalls Pvt Sam Crin in France who sided with a steel plate to brace a foxhole amid a nearby 88 shell. Lt Ralph Miller Pvt Lloyd Lavaux Cpl Raymond Lustig tracked German defenses to aid Cherbourg siege, racing under fire to relay crucial coordinates. Pvt A C Doebler, though small, carried wounded mates twice through heavy fire to safety.

Taef France Sam C.rin Great Falls S. C Gwin Cherbourg Ralph Miller San Antonio Tex Lloyd Lavaux Raymond Lustig Jerry Lavaux Lustig Africa Normandy A.C. Doebler Birmingham Mich Doebler

War manpower clash over wartime labor shifts

Washington Aug 8. War Mobilizer Byrnes and War Manpower chief McNutt claim a rush of workers from war plants to civilian jobs due to belief the war is near end. Yet their offices admit no firm figures exist on such exodus and WPB notes plant shutdowns drew workers away, now needing them back in armament and shipyard work.

Washington Byrnes Paul McNutt War Manpower Commission WMC McNutt Bureau of Labor Statistics Office of Labor Production War Production Board WPB Byrnes-McNutt

Birmingham Post Hires New Staff Member

The Birmingham Post announces it has accepted a new staff member to join its newsroom. The appointment strengthens the paper’s reporting team and expands coverage across local affairs.

The Road to Berlin Front Distances

The Associated Press reports distances on major fronts. Russian front runs 322 miles from Warsaw suburbs, Italian front 603 miles from Florence, French front 630 miles from Troarn.

Associated Press Warsaw Florence Troarn

Birmingham forms industrial development corporation

A non profit group named the Birmingham Industrial Development Corporation was formed in Birmingham with the aim to promote home manufactured goods. Thirty four business and industrial leaders signed the articles of incorporation. J Frank Rushton Jr, president of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, was named to head the organization.

Birmingham Birmingham Industrial Development Corporation J. Frank Rushton, Jr Birmingham Chamber of Commerce

School cost rift over veterans' education funding

Washington August 8 educators warn the G I Bill may shift most costs to state governments. Veterans Administration officers discuss policy as Dr Francis J Brown argues federal responsibility for veterans' education. He notes private colleges charge far higher tuition and public schools would be strained if actual costs up to 500 dollars yearly were not covered.

Washington Sam Cyey WH Veterans Administration Veterans Administration Francis J. Brown American Council On Education Congress Brown

Education bill details tuition costs and veterans aid terms

The bill states that endowed institutions charge tuition but the actual cost is higher. The G I Bill requires the Veterans Administration to pay the customary tuition. If tuition is not set or deemed inadequate the VA may provide up to 500 dollars in fair and reasonable compensation.

Veterans Administration

Chitwood to Lead Revival at Danville Church

Dr J H Chitwood pastor of Coy Memorial Methodist Birmingham will lead revival in Danville August 13 through August 18 with services at 11 AM and 8 30 PM He recently served Morgan county pastorates and is noted as a dynamic preacher in the North Alabama Conference His recent church and conference activity is cited by Rev R N Moore Danville pastor urging attendance.

J. H. Chitwood Coy Memorial Morgan County Chitwood North Alabama General Board of Evangelism Chicago Kansas City Atlanta

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Kiss OF Judas Limestone County Oak Grove Robert Broadway August Bro. Rollins Athens Mt. Zion Church Robert Henry Walker, Jr Limestone Democrat Rennes Brittany Loire River St. Nazaire Breton Peninsula Signal Corps Hal Boyle By James Marlow George Zielke The Birmingham Post Gene Ahern Berlin Mickey Rooney Bonita Granville M-G-M Andy Hardy Princess Theatre Lewis Stone Sara Haden Fay Holden Herbert Marshall Miss Granville Appee CALL Bank St AC Womens Army Corps Women’s Army Corps U.S. Army U.S National Bank Quares Wac Army of the America
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