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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1941

Page

3

Spectacular Fortified River Crossing in Arkansas War Games

Army maneuvers begin in southwest Arkansas as pontoon bridges enable a dramatic crossing of the Little Missouri River. The 33rd Illinois and 35th Missouri Nebraska divisions test river crossing under blackout as 130,000 troops prepare for two weeks of field exercises.

Jerry T. Baulch Arkansas Little Missouri River 33Rd Illinois Camp Forrest Tenn Missouri Kansas Nebraska Little Missouri Little Rock Texarkana 35Th Marrow R. E. Truman 38Rd New York Fort McClellan Ala

Bank official resigns to take defense post in California

Athens Alabama August 18 David A Hazelwood assistant cashier of the Limestone County Bank resigns after a vacation in California. He will remain in California having been offered a responsible office position with a defense project in Santa Monica while visiting friends.

Athens Ala David A. Hazelwood Limestone County Bank California Santa Monica

Love and danger collide in a La Madera confrontation

Ylena Varanoff arrives in La Madera and faces Tate Cromwell and Scott Hamilton after a tense meeting with Theodore Vincent arrives and a warning erupts. Vincent reveals he has learned Ylena's plans via Rose and threatens control as the storm rages.

Ylena Varanoff Theodore Vincent la Madera Rose Vernon Stone Vincent Carlyle Yilena Ylena Tate Cromwell Scott Hamilton Tate Sap Young Cromwell Viena Hamilton Ylora Yiena Theodore Cromwell Jena Mamie Artyle

Scout Tour Big Success Encompasses 3600 Miles Across South West

The Tennessee Valley Council Boy Scouts completed a western tour covering over 3600 miles with nights in places from Smith Arkansas to Carlsbad New Mexico. They camped in parks and fairgrounds, cooked their own meals, and enjoyed hikes, horse rides, and visits to Philmont Kit Carson’s ranch, Taos Sante Fe and New Orleans. Leaders Rev W B Waterhouse and J J Hubbard led the group with patrol leader Chas Scales III and Scouts Rex Rankin Sammy Burkett Lynwood Hay Kenneth Bradley Kelly Elmore Bill Grant and Fred McCarthy onboard. The trip drew praise from the scouts as the greatest experience of their lives and may inspire another tour next summer.

Boy Scouts Tennessee Valley Council Smith, Ark Tri-States Fairgrounds Legion Mississippi Philturn Rocky Mountain Middle Ponil Canyon North Poni Canyon Pueblano Rockies Philmont Waite Philips Kit Carson Box Canyon Taos Pueblo Sante Fe Carlsbad Caverns San Antonio Randolph Field New Orleans St. Louis Lake Ponchartrain W. B. Waterhouse J. J. Hubbard Chas, Scales ITI Rex Rankin Sammy Burkett Lynwood Hay Kenneth Bradley Kelly Elmore Bill Grant Fred McCarthy

Hens Contribute to War Effort With Record Egg Output

Washington reports hens nationwide are breaking egg and chick production records to aid England. Government poultry experts say about one billion chickens are raised this year, boosted by defense payrolls and favorable prices for feed and eggs. July egg laying also set records with a four percent rise from last year.

Washington England Department of Agriculture Great Britain Department

Conduct Classes Open in Athens for General Education

General adult education classes are held on North Marion Street in reading writing mathematics and current events by Mrs Lornan Hudson for those with little or no early schooling. First aid sessions are offered by D Everette Fry for all ages with no charge.

Athens Ala North Marion Street

Strip Tease Art by Chinese Actress Draws Mixed Lash

Hollywood Aug 18 The Pekinese film star Li Ling says the strip tease is an art form in China and notes a friendship with Valerie Parks a burlesque performer who disrobes nightly. Li Ling defines Chinese artistry as illusion balancing suggestion and licency.

Hollywood LA Ling Valerie Parks Miss Ai Miss Parks Li Ling

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