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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1950

Page

3

Europe Seeks U.S. Soldiers

A high French official said six American and six British divisions in Germany would deter a Russian attack on Western Europe for at least a year and perhaps permanently. He added Europe could build its own defense force if all-out American aid continued.

Paris Germany Europe America U. S Korea United States France London Elbe Rhone Rhine Seine

HADACOL praised by a New Orleans sexton for health boosts

A New Orleans sexton at St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery credits HADACOL with restoring his appetite and stomach function after deficiency in Vitamins B1 B2 Niacin and Iron. He endorses the product with a money back guarantee and urges others to try it. The ad highlights trial sizes and physician recommendations.

Arthur Trasierra Desire St St. Vincent DePaul New Orleans Mr. Trasierra

He Who Fights and Runs Away Meets Disaster

A compact verse by Maurice Seitter noting that attempting retreat from a fight invites misfortune as a faster opponent closes in, warning against cowardice in danger.

Maurice Seitter

Summer Sniffles and Night Cold Risks

Health officials warn summer colds come from inadequate night covering as temperatures drop quickly. Protect yourself against chills by ensuring proper warmth at night and staying vigilant for sudden temperature changes.

Man Defined As Worm In Dust Says Office Grouch

The Office Grouch quips that a man is a worm in the dust who wriggles about until fate befalls him, likening human effort to a hen’s eventual capture.

Rehearsals Sharpen Spring Romance Mischief

In a light exchange Dizzie notes fall has set in, while Woozie jokes that rehearsals will perfect romance. The dialogue hints at playful plans and evolving affection during a theatrical prep.

Dizzie

Cough syrup buys spark divorce joke in quip humor

A humorous exchange features an Indian man in northern Michigan returning thrice to buy six dollar bottles of cough syrup. The druggist asks about the purpose and the Indian retorts that the marriage rate contrasts with divorce, ending with a comical line about no sick house and questions the syrup’s use.

Michigan

Freckles and vanity in the face news

A health column discusses freckle removal using carbolic acid in ether, noting a burning skin reaction and progressive peeling that removes freckles. It warns of pain and possible heart effects, urges medical supervision, and mentions ultraviolet treatments as a cautious adjunct. A reader asks about wrist stiffness, with a doctor advising possible arthritis or muscle stiffness and recommending medical evaluation.

King Features Syndicate, Inc

Russia may want peace says U N secretary general

Mackenzie's column discusses Trygve Lie's view that the Soviet Union seeks peace while avoiding world war. It debates Moscow’s possible aims in Korea Indo China Malaya and Europe, questions Western strength versus Soviet military power, and notes the Koreans fight for communism while the Allies bear the burden.

U. N Trygve Lie Soviet Union Russia Moscow Korea Indo-China Malaya Europe Kremlin English Channel Mr. Lie Western America

Peddler Questions Man At Door Over Rags And Bottles

A rubbish peddler called at a home asking for rags paper or old iron. The resident said his wife was away and he did not know. The peddler pressed asking about empty bottles. The exchange hints at a possible scam or misdirection in a quiet street.

Fragmented courtroom humor and dockyard chatter

A garbled dialogue scene features a court mockery about money and a Bible, a crusty bachelor claiming female redress, and birds debating ancestry. A shipyard christening appears with garbled names, while a childrearing joke ends abruptly with a stray question about hitting a vessel.

Admiral Crommelin charges Navy political interference in senatorial race

Rear Admiral John G Crommelin accuses Navy Secretary Francis Matthews of taking part in a planned political move to block his bid as an independent against incumbent Senator Lister Hill in Alabama. He says he was sent on indefinte furlough for criticizing defense unification and urges voters to ignore party pledge ballots as lacking legal standing.

Birmingham Ala John G. Crommelin Navy Francis Matthews U. S Lister Hill Alabama Crommelin Defense Department Wetumpka Kansas City Washington

Local Social News From Morgan County Winton Area

Mr and Mrs Esley Champion and family of Omaha Nebraska visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lester Whitten and family. Friends report A L Whitten ill at home and Mrs Johnnie Allen improving after illness. Leonard Allen and family of Birmingham spent the weekend with Buford Johnston and Mrs Ella Allen. Relatives attended revival at Center Springs with Buna Winton and Ira Campbell of Somerville. Ella Wee Breeding stayed with Arlene Sivley family. A M Lemmond of Florette visited relatives. Velma Freeze and grandson Tony of Austinville spent part of last week here. Friday gatherings included Mrs T C Dunaway Ira Campbell Buna Winton and Mrs Nona Henderson. Jo Ann Sivley Sue and Elaine Hardy were supper guests of Vera Nell Sivley. Jo Nell Williams spent Saturday.

Esley Champion Omaha Nebraska Lester Whitten A. L. Whitten Johnnie Allen Leonard Allen Birmingham Buford Johnston Ella Allen Buna Winton Ira Campbell Somerville Center Springs Ella Wee Breeding Arlene Sivley A. M. Lemmond Florette Velma Freeze Tony Austinville T. C. Dunaway Nona Henderson Friay Jo Ann Siviey Sue Elaine Hardy Vera Nell Sivley Jo Nell Williams

Sound sleep costly in Huntington Beach theft

S. E. Robbins of Orange reports his car was robbed while he slept. At 3:30 A.M. he parked and dozed. he woke at 4:30 to find two front wheels and a spare tire missing. The thief used the car’s jack.

Huntington Beach Calif S. E. Robbins Orange California Robbins

Local Families Visit and Birth News In Community

Nighttime visits fill weekend as Mr and Mrs Floyd Sivley host daughter Jo Ann and others. Leona Goree and Otis of Somerville visit relatives. Ollie Clyde Dunaway and wife greet a daughter Judy Diana born at Hartselle hospital. Winton and Winton families share Sunday time. Dobbs and Echols households feature hosting events.

Floyd Sivley Jo Ann Leona Goree Otis Somerville J. R. Dobbs Bill Dobbs Hartselle Eloise Dobbs Brooksville Howard Dobbs Gary Ollie Clyde Dunaway Hartselle Hospital Judy Diana P. G. Winton Emaline Eda Winton Willie Echols Robert Turney

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