German Coal Miner Family Eats Thin Rations in Ruined Ruhr
In Essen on August 15 James Devlin reports Herr Stephan Dolata a Ruhr coal miner once 170 pounds now 120 pounds. The Dolatas share a one room 15 square foot basement home with two sons sleeping in one bed. Despite bombings they endure as British officials note the need for food and housing to keep Ruhr coal flowing.
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James Devlin
Hal Boyle
Essen
Germany
Stephan Dolian Dolata
Ruhr
Dolata
Europe
North German Coal Commission
Johanna Dolata
Frauz Dolata
Frau Dolata
Veterans warned against paying fees for terminal leave pay aid
The State Department of Veterans' Affairs warns veterans not to pay anyone to process terminal leave pay applications. County service commissioners and veterans' organizations offer free help, while fake collectors are already targeting ex servicemen and women. Forms are not yet printed but will be available at post offices and county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Veterans’ Affairs
C. C. Horton
Horton
Washington
Singing School Closes at Baptist Church in Union Grove
A Singing School ended Saturday afternoon at the Union Grove Baptist church with Edgar Baker of Pine Ridge in charge. A large Sunday crowd attended the Union Grove service and numerous locals were mentioned visiting relatives and recovering from illnesses.
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Baptist Church
Edgar Baker
Pine Ridge
Union Grove
Homer Brooks
Hot Springs
Ark
Anthony Kaiser
Plymouth
Mass
W. B. Lemley
Henry Nappier
Eura Fields
Providence
R. I
Gilbert Couch
Bob Taylor
Leona Montgomery
Doyle Prater
Decatur
WP. Roberts
Homer Montgomery
Therril Wallace
Neel
Patty Jane Montgomery
Ben Roberts
Roy Flowers
Harffelle
Revival draws good crowd in Morgan County
The revival began with strong attendance as the Andrews singing class presented the program. Plans announced for a Homeland quartet concert in Decatur on Saturday with public invitation. Local visits include Guthries in Childersttia and Coon family guests. Braswells spent Monday in Decatur.
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Andrews
Homeland Quartet of
Decatur
Woodrow Guthrie
Childersttia
Joe Coon
J. E. Braswell
A. E. Blevins
Bruce Bonds
Festus Kilpatrick
Gib Blevins
Ruby
Willie Burgess
Teran
Equilla Gerenade
Guntersville Dam
Fay Thornton
Cullman
Olie Gerenade
John. Lay
Jasper
Penn’s
Robert Turrentine
Thurman Hogue
Battle Ground
Forrest Chapel revival opens with good attendance
The Morgan County revival meeting at Forrest Chapel began Sunday with solid turnout. Rev. Hugh Wright preaches nightly through the week as attendees and visiting relatives share in the event.
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Morgan County Forrest Chapel
W P Roberts
Hugh Wright
Billie Johnson
Neal
James Wallace Glasgow
Gilman Bullard
Oklahoma
Lazelle Whitten
A. M. Whitten
Helen Andrews
Tanner
Parks Glasgow and Son
Nee
Martha Story
Birmingham
Earliest Pictures of Surgical Operations Carved on Tomb
Ancient stone reliefs near a tomb in Egypt dating to about the era depict early surgical procedures and medical practice illustrating ancient medical knowledge.
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Eras
Egypt
Big Jim Folsom Politicking For Alabama Gov Earns Gifts
Washington Aug 15 James Folsom the Democratic nominee for Alabama Governor toured stores with his children Rachel seven and Melissa three. He said he wants to increase old age pension coverage and raise average monthly benefits from 26 to about 40 dollars, using state funds to match federal money. He spoke after conferring with social security officials and dined at Democratic National Chairman Robert Hannegan's home.
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Washington
James Folsom
Alabama
Big Jim
Rachel
Melissa
Folsom
Social Security Board
Robert Hannegan
Democratic- National
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Decatur Transit
Reoire
Tse
Trondelay
Connie
Diana
Oscar
Popeye
Jerry
Cook
Morgan County
Mrs . B. Limley
Alma
Nashville
Tenn
Huntsville Hospital
Grace Pointer
Huntsville
R. G. Bonds
Billy Don
Joyce Jackson
Clara Russell
Wanda Lemley
Austinville
Mary Lawrence
Mrs
M. C. Lemley
Valhermosa
Reir
Morgan County Corinth
J D
Just
Princess Brand
Bank Street
Marjorie
Irwin Tucker
Howard Ray
Montgomery
U. S Navy
Bainbridge, Md
Little Gene Whitten
M. G. Whitten
Fulmer
Auto Paint & Body Shop
Harry Fulmer
Holly Street
Belk’s Men’s Dept
Bedford
B.C, D
Hugo Black
Supreme Court
Lister Hill
Dala
New York
Belk’s Bargain Basement
Belk
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