Handling Hay For Quality Feed And Cotton Grades
County Agent B. G. Hall outlines methods to produce high quality hay from crops like lespedeza cowpeas soybeans kudzu alfalfa sericea and peanut hay just before harvest when leaves are plentiful and stresses proper curing and raking to minimize leaf loss. He also urges Morgan county farmers and ginners to improve cotton grades by careful picking ginning and equipment maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Hall
Oreen
Hall
Morgan County
Morgan County Civil Jury Docket Yields Mixed Court Rulings
Eighteen cases were listed for the Morgan county court Tuesday. Decisions included a non suit in Stanley vs Fly, a $500 plaintiff judgment in Helton vs Hood, a dismissed case in Weaver admr. vs St John, a $35 verdict for the defendant in McAlister vs Richardson, and continuances in Chenault vs Collier and Summerford vs Shelton. Other docket items include Valley Mortgage vs Patterson and Williamson vs Decatur Homes among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Court
J. G. Stanley
Clarence Fly
Vivian Fly
Ollie Helton
C. R. Hood
Wm. N. Weaver
Admr
H. L. St. John Et
Lester McAlister
T. R. Richardson
F. L. Chenault
Pete Collier
Ira Summerford
Roy Shelton
Valley Mortgage Co
J. B. Patterson
E. A. Dinsmore
E. P. Gustin
S. T. Stewart
Geo. W. Bennich
Clifton Long
P. Thompson
Albert Williamson
Decatur Homes, Inc
Geo. W. Williamson
S. E. Greyhound Lines
I. R. Sandy
Elga J. Smith
Ode Collins
George Mynatt
W. T. Murphree
Moore Newton Lumber Co
W. E. Grant
Arlin Hall
R. A. MacFarrin
Shirley Williams
Wilson New
Addie Messer
Eighth Army Mops Up German Resistance at Empoli
Rome reports Eighth Army troops have mopped up German resistance in Empoli on the Arno's south bank 25 airline miles west of Florence. The Italian front largely unchanged with Florence shelling tapering. Allied government feeds three quarters of Florence residents while many suburbs remain cut off from food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Eighth Army
Empoli
Arno
Florence
Dewey to Outline Views on Work Problems in Labor Day Proclamation
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey will present his general views on the working man's problems in a regular Labor Day proclamation for New York amid criticism from an AFL publication for declining its invitation for a special message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Albany
N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
American Federation of Labor
State of
New York
BRAVES NOTICE AND Miscellaneous Listings Near Decatur
A fragmented local notice mentions items for rent and sale including stools dishes cook vessels two electric tee boxes two drink boxes cash register mirrors and various dishes. It lists Mrs Groot Jackson Route 3 Box 405 wanted to rent 60 to 70 acres near Decatur with weed house water and pasture Chas Waldrop Route 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groot Jackson
Route
Decatur
Weed House
Water and
Waldrop
Braves
Rest of My Life With You Sequel Hints at Pregnancy
In a post party scene Mary Norman and Irene discuss Irene's pregnancy and Irene's future with Matthew. Irene worries about rest and nurse training as Matthew insists on order, while private doubts and couple tensions surface before Irene grows faint and is treated by Nellie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Exchange
Mary Hightower Burden
Jersey
Paul J. Pitt
Trinity
Mary Norman
Lynn Mortimer
Mary
Kate
Nellie
Sam
Bill
Irene
Matthew
Hilda Morley
Hilda
Lynn
Stea
Leming
D.R
Aspic
Bill Taylor
Farmers plan winter cover crops and soil materials
Luke Roberts of Hartselle and Earl Morris of Oak Ridge back early vetch sowing and a two year rotation with cotton and winter legumes. Joseph McAnally finds a hay and corn solution amid drought by grazing oats and vetch, saving hay then top dressing with ammonium nitrate. H. E. Orr announces AAA materials like triple super phosphate and crimson clover for pasture and soil building. J. S. Washburn reports milk sales to Decatur Cheese Plant. Farmers urged to act now as materials are limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Roberts
Hartselle
Oak Ridge
Mr. Roberts
Hall
Earl Morris
Extension Service
Joseph V. McAnally
Laceys Springs
Union Hill
H. E. Orr
AAA
Mr. Orr
Alabama to receive tenant loan funds for 1944 45
The War Food Administration announced Alabama will get 958 785 of 15 million authorized for tenant purchase loans in 1944 45. Administered by the Farm Security Administration under the Bankhead Jones Act the loans aid tenants sharecroppers and farm workers to buy family farms repayable over 40 years at 3 percent interest. Veterans eligible under the GI Bill may also apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Alabama
War Food Administration
Farm Security Administration
Bankhead-Jones
Seed supplies urged for fall planting on farms
County farmers are urged to secure winter legume and small grain seed now to cover fall sowing and winter grazing. With food and feed growing tighter, increasing on farm acreage of winter crops is advised. Plant seed patches to ensure next year’s seed supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan County
Washington Imports Paving Stones for Mount Vernon Piazza
Washington sourced paving stones from England for Mount Vernon’s piazza. The shipment expands colonial public works using imported materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mount Vernon
England
Peace Agency Pact Likely
Washington sources expect a world security organization to emerge from the four power talks at Dumbarton Oaks. The plan centers on a postwar United Nations style body to settle and maintain peace, with a world assembly and a council of major powers to handle disputes and boundary changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hightower
Washington
World Security Organization
Hull
Poland
Dumbarton Oaks
United States
Britain
Russia
China
World Assembly
of All Nations
Council of the Big Four
War Returnees and Wounded in a German Cabin
Soldiers encounter two Germans in a ruined farmhouse as medics treat wounded and a nervous machine gunner trembles from strain. Captain Strawn consoles the youth while the doctor weighs hospital needs and frontline duty.
The War Today Analysis on Nazi Retreat and Frontline Morale
The article discusses Adolf Hitler’s difficulty in pulling forces from France and the Russian front, flagging a looming disaster. It warns that delaying retreat risks morale collapse at home and among troops, urging vigilance of the Rhine and Oder as operations unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuehrer
France
Unter den Linden
Rhine
Oder
Salvation Army Leaders Leave Decatur for Dallas Appointment
Adjutant and Mrs. Leon J. Thomas head the Decatur Salvation Army unit and depart Sept. 4 to serve as public relations secretary and Welfare Director for the City of Dallas. A farewell meeting is set for Sunday at 8 p.m. at Southtown hall, with a bus departure on Aug. 25 carrying 40 Girl Guards and Sunbeams to Camp Winnataska for a 10 day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon J. Thomas
Decatur
Salvation Army
Dallas
Texas
City of
Decatur United Charities
W. B. Neher
F. C. Smith
Moses Hamby Claimed by Death in Morgan County
Funeral services for Moses Hamby a twenty nine year old Morgan county farmer who died Tuesday at the tuberculosis sanatorium will be held Thursday at two P M at Mutual Service funeral home with Rev C L Cobbs officiating. Interment in Harterselle cemetery Mutual Service directing. He is survived by his wife two sisters Mrs R E Kelly of Decatur and Maggie Hamby of Decatur a niece Maxine Kelly and a nephew Eugene Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Hamby
Morgan County
Mutual Service
C. L. Cobbs
Harteselle
R. E. Kelly
Decatur
Maggie Hamby
Maxine Kelly
Eugene Phillips
Soldier Returns to Front After Brief Recovery
A wounded boy, praised for grit, negotiates a two day respite with a doctor. He agrees to ride back to the aid station where sleep medicine will help him recover on the ground near other wounded men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
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Thompson
Actas
T. A. Gandy
Falkville
Alvin Lawrence
C. C. Berry
Leonard E. Hames
C. W. Brown
Parkville
Teonard Harp
Danville
Liberty Church
Aix
Enoch Poole
Route 2
J. D. Sims
Beech St
International
L. D. Hampton
Greenbrier
L. D Eampton
Will Owen
Blairs Store
Bee Line
R. C. McWhorter
Martha Washington
Hackworth
Orchard
Comer Watson
Moulton
Gale
Hartselle Arab Highway
Hagtpelle
J. W. McKee
John Earl Smith
Somerville
Farm Exchange
Felton Sharp
Forest Snapes
P. McDonald
J. H. Rigby
M. B. Busbey
E. Woodland Mills
C. E
T. E. Waddell
Luther Sherrill
M. D. Dobbs
Hariselle
Massey A
Johnson's
Johnston Street
Roy A. Henderson
J. P. Glasgow
Hartrelle
Billfold
Gin
Cecil A. Linderman
Route 3
Claud McBride
Lundy Rhodes
Telem
Alan Linderman
John Meadows
Mamie Norman
Route 1
Dag Well
G. B. Kilpatrick
Lecon
Big Bone Poland
China Boat
Fred Murphree
L. £. Sanderson
R. L. Lamon
Neville
Joe Wheeler Highway
Herman Linderman
Herbert V. James
City
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
M. L. Sandlin
John D. Lee
J. B. Spangler
Town Creek
Joe Wheeler
Royal Jr. Hay Press
John H. Bass
John Bass
SASE
Lespedera
Crimson Clover Combine
New
Hampshire
Oliver Tractor
River Valley
Mr. Gray
Box 295
Athens
Cook
Lucile Compton
Union Grove
Pine Ridge
Church
Coleman Chunn
Daily
L. H. Grady
Connie Alexander
Moulton Heights
Bettye Alexander
W. E. Bean
Wiley Hardwick
Oats
Hastings
Wilyardwick
Ay Artselle
Carl M. Murphree
Tanner
Carl Murphree
Russell Peck
Pines School
W. W. Hull
R. L. Barnes
Mr. Farmer
Paul C. Davis
Bank St
Aladdin
John W
Sandlin
North America
South America
You
Faith Baldwin
Chapter
Faith Baldwin Cuthrefle
King Features Syndicate
Morgan County Agriculture Council
J. S. Washburn
Basham
Mor
Scott
Miccrapp
Paul
R. J. Scott
Chaninpeck Health
Loyd’s
Pyle
Strawn
Thomas
Mr. Farmer Turner
Oregon
Turner Coal & Grain Co
Checkerboard Store
Moulton Street
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