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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1944

Page

5

Society Notes and Local Gatherings Gather Pace

Mrs Malcolm Link hosts a string of parties this week at Grant Street home. Dew catur High School club plans an important meeting at Billy Hines residence Monday at 7 PM. Pfc and Mrs Walden honored with watermelon cutting at Finleys Island. guests listed. Morning party at Ferry Street home honors Bay Minette visitor. Margaret Ann Emens hosts watermelon party for Nancy Harvey from Huntsville.

RS. Link Malcolm Link Grant Street FPF Dewcatur Senior High School Billy Hine E. W. McLeod Ferry Street Renerere Bay Minette Ala Margaret Ann Emens Redding Emens Jackson Street Nancy Harvey Huntsville

Personal Notices Mention Local Guests and Travel

Mrs. B. Leeman and daughter Sarah Elizabeth have returned from Montevallo. Miss Leeman plans to resume studies at Alabama College in the fall. Miss Helen Hodgson of Bay Minette is visiting her aunt Mrs. B. W. McLeod. Mrs. John Hampton spent time in Columbia, Ga. Mrs. Fred L. King Sr. leaves for New Orleans for family visits and returns soon. Multiple other relatives and travelers are noted visiting or moving between Montgomery, Florence, Leighton, and Nashville with mentions of Vanderbilt clinic, Huntingdon College, and Camp Shelby. Lt. (jg) Harold Smith has been transferred to Portland, Oregon.

B. Leeman Sarah Elizabeth Montevallo Miss Leeman Alabama Colege Helen Hodgson Bay Minette, Ala B. W. McLeod Harold Smith F. O. Smith Norfolk, Va Portland Oregon

Revival to Begin at Forest Chapel

Forest Chapel hosts a revival starting Sunday with Rev. Thelmer Vaughn at 11 am and Rev. Edwin Branscomb of Hartselle in the afternoon. Dinner on the grounds. Rev. G. E. Pharr of Huntsville arrives Monday and will hold services twice daily at 10:30 am and 8:15 pm for the week.

Forest Chapel Thelmer Vaughn Edwin Branscomb Hartselle G. E. Pharr Huntsville

Beneficial Treatment Proposes Pore Reduction

A guide to treating enlarged pores stresses dietary cuts on rich pastries, daily cold rinses after washing, and avoiding creams briefly. It recommends astringents, cotton patting, and avoiding heavy cosmetics while emphasizing skin exfoliation with soap, friction, and contrasting baths for improved texture.

Dorothy Dix advises puzzled father on child motives

Dorothy Dix explains that children are self centered and loyal to their father. She says whines stem from their view of him as provider and urges teaching manners by requiring help around the home.

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Lawrence County Ellisville News Briefs

Several from here attended the service at Forest Chapel Sunday night. John Aldridge is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Lowery and children of Birmingham spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Livingston. Truman Aldridge visiting with John Aldridge. Sherman and Stanton Stephenson with Elvin Collins. Edd McCormick and family guests of Herman McCormick. Lula Stephenson visited near Liberty. Pearley Collins with Hattie Plunkett. Rachel Mae Collins with Frances and Odell Livingston.

Forest Chapel John Aldridge Homer Lowery Birmingham J. R. Livingston Truman Aldridge Little Sherman Stanton Stehenson Rand Elvin Collins Edd McCormick Herman McCormick Fam Hy Near Neel Lula Stephenson Near Liberty Pearley Collins Hattie Plunkett Rachel Mae Collins Frances Odell Livingston

Guards Withdrawn From Philadelphia Transit System

The Army removed all guards from the city trolleys buses subways and elevated trains today and announced these vehicles will operate without guards except from 6 p m until morning when guards will be assigned each night.

Philadelphia

Alabama Leads In Navy Enlistments After Age Rule Lift

Alabama tops the fourth area in navy enlistments after the 17 year old eligibility rule was lifted on August 1. R W Smith posted that Decatur will host a navy recruit station. Alabama surpassed South Carolina Mississippi Florida Georgia Tennessee and North Carolina in the latest tally from Atlanta. The report notes Decatur in Morgan County. Monday hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Galveston hurricane of 1900 killed about 6 000 people.

Alabama R. W. Smith Navy Decatur Atlanta South Carolina Mississippi Florida Georgia Tennessee North Carolina Morga County

Notice of Public Sale and Court Orders in Morgan County

Public sale ordered in the Leeth National Bank versus Howard Evans et al case for 146 acres known as the J J Harris Place in Morgan County Alabama to be sold September 5 1944 at the courthouse door. Also an order for publication in the Decatur Daily requiring answers by September 4 1944 in the Collins case and a guardian account partial settlement set for September 4 1844 in Erin L Walker guardianship matter in Morgan County Circuit Court.

Leeth National Bank Howard Evans Circuit Court Morgan County Alabama Court House Marvin West Register D. O. Collins Mary E. Collins Morgan County Court Morgan, County L. B. Collins Mary Collins C. L. Pittman The Decatur Daily Erin L. Walker George Vincent Walker

Air Corps Courage Acknowledged In France Invasion Report

A wartime narrator describes the Air Corps’ steadiness during heavy bombing and the ground assault in France. He recalls a battalion’s advance through German territory and pays tribute to air and ground crews for their roles amid chaos.

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