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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1941

Page

3

Bloodiest World War II battle claim stirs debate

Washington reports new estimates clash over casualties in the Russian German campaign. Analysts suggest German losses near a million with Russian losses possibly higher, surpassing totals from the 23 months of prior combat. Berlin and Moscow figures differ widely as observers weigh recent fighting.

Edward E. Bomar Washington Red Army Wehrmacht Hias Russia Berlin Moscow Germany Vichy Wehrmacht France Poland

Religion in Schools Goal Stirs Protestant Leader Call

Rt Rev Robert B Gooden of the Los Angeles Diocese urges American schools to address youth crime through religious foundations. He cites youths 16 to 21 as a rising share of crime and argues character must be built on real Christianity within daily life and school culture.

Los Angeles Calif Robert B. Gooden Ppiscopal America

Legion Auxiliary to Meet Tuesday Evening

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at eight in the Elks lodgerooms. The change from Mondays to Tuesdays aims to avoid clashing with boxing bout refreshments. Tuesday marks the first meeting of new president Mrs Paul R Cain with a call for full attendance.

American Legion Auxiliary Elks Paul R. Cain

Ylena Cromwell Enters La Madera Real Estate Scene

Ylena, ex-wife of Theodore Vincent, arrives in La Madera with Rose and meets Taylor Cromwell Jr. at Cromwell and Cromwell real estate. She buys a ranch cottage and notes strong interest from Tate Cromwell after presenting a $10,000 check. The pair tour the valley and a tense, flirtatious moment occurs before Tate reports the deal to his father.

Cromwell Main Boulevard Rose Lane Tate Sara Cromwell Vincent Theodore Vincent Mra Taylor Cromwell, Jr Ponchita Meester Tate Pop Ylena. Varanoff la Madera Rose Tera Vernon Stone Ylena Cromwell and Cromwell Cromwell, Jr Young Tate Cromwell Yilena Yiena Alvarez Hotel Taylor Cromwell

Jackie Coogan Returns from Honeymoon as Bridegroom

Private Jackie Coogan reported for duty at Camp Ord California after a brief honeymoon of a little over 24 hours with the former Flower. Coogan is returning to service following his wedding.

Jackie Coogan Camp Ord Calif

Hollywood Couple Ties Knot During Furlough at Gardnerville

Parry a 19 year old from Hollywood and Coogan 26 widely known as a movie star wed in a surprise ceremony at Gardnerville Nevada while on weekend leave from Fort Ord's seventh anti tank battalion. Coogan once left acting, later married Betty Grable in 1937 and divorced two years after on cruelty charges. He joined the army as a volunteer last March and had been assigned to public relations before driving a truck recently.

Parry Hollywood Coogan Battery B Fort Ord Miss Parry Gardnerville Nev Betty Grable

Dr Monroe Parker Campaign Sermon Highlights Hypocrisy

Dr Monroe Parker spoke on religious themes at a campaign event praising Christian duty and condemning church hypocrisy. He used quotes from Jesus and Job to argue the dead shall live again and urged listeners to align with Christ. Monroe Parker, a pianist and early chorister, performed gospel songs and readings during the service.

Monroe Paign Parker Christ Hell Jesus Monroe Parker

Tank Battalion Parry Lights Up Hollywood Night Club

A dramatic scene unfolds at a Hollywood night club when Miss Parry appears amid a flower tribute during a tank battalion event. The lively gathering draws attention from attendees and local press alike.

Miss Parry Hollywood

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