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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1944
Page
8
Delightful barbecue supper hosted by the member class of Den tist church. Hus bands of members attended as guests. The monthly business meeting followed with roll call, scripture verses, and a devotional. New officers were announced to be installed in September.
Washington officials fear a postwar food surplus will pressure prices and hurt farmers and processors. The piece argues households and stores may hold large canned fruit and vegetables, sugar, coffee, tea, shortening, and dry beans, potentially easing or delaying civilian demand after the war.
The Morgan County note covers Forrest Chapel where Rev. Thelmer Vaughn opened in the morning and Rev. Edwin Branscomb of Hartselle led the afternoon service with Rev. Pharr of Huntsville scheduled for the rest of the week. Local social mentions follow including visits, birthdays, and military furloughs.
Montgomery reports indicate cotton boll weevil infestation at 13. The rate is up 0.5 percentage points from last week but still below last year’s 27.2 percent average. Pecan crops are described as fair to good.
Officials anticipate a drop in civilian food purchases as peace returns and war restricted goods like automobiles and refrigerators become available. Grocers to farmers fear a chain reaction from reduced demand, though many families have eaten better during the war due to limited spending options.
The revival meeting continues at the church with an open invitation. Local families share visits and weekend gatherings across Morgan County as residents return from trips and military furloughs.
Rev Elmer D Piper of Chatta nooga Tenn conducting revival at Cave Springs visited here Saturday. Families from Birmingham Decatur and local residents spent the weekend with Waugh Vincent and Stacks relations. Homecoming at Blue Springs planned with all day services and dinner next Sunday.
A Decatur Daily reader questions Sumner Welles and his book Time for Decision, accusing him of misleading Americans about Argentina and urging truth. Another writer criticizes Price Fixing and Rationing Committees for time wasted in reading rooms, claiming hours lost hurt war production.
Postmaster General Frank Walker urges Americans to mail Christmas gifts early for Army and Navy personnel overseas from Sept 15 to Oct 15. After Oct 15, written requests are required. gifts should be securely packed in sturdy containers, with careful addressing to ensure delivery to distant and remote stations.
Personnel of this AAF pilot school raised 190237 during the fifth war loan campaign at Courtland. The post quota was 150000, with bond purchases by military personnel totaling 121771 and civilians contributing 68525 of the total.
The report lists updated Allied advance distances to Berlin from four fronts. Russian front 322 miles from Eastern suburbs of War saw, Italian front 603 miles from Florence, Normandy front 626 miles from Seignolles, Southern France 680 miles from Cannes.
A letter from 8S J Patterson of 326 Jackson Street Decatur Alabama requests direct testimony from men with personal knowledge of a condition. The brief communicates respect and invites informed input.
The Baptist revival continues with Rev. W. W. Parker aided by Rev. John Coggins of Montgomery, following the Methodist revival's conclusion last week. Local residents and relatives travel, visit, and host relatives, with service plans and furloughs noted.
Advertises Black and White Ointment for acne eczema ringworm tetter and other skin eruptions with a 25 year track record. Claims fast antiseptic action and a money back guarantee in several package sizes along with a skin soap for cleansing.
A special term of the Alabama court of appeals is set for Aug. 22 with Judge C. R. Bricken presiding. The court had begun its regular summer recess on June 30.
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