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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1948

Page

5

Opportunities for youths in government careers in 1940s

Arthus Edson notes the expanding government workforce with over two million employees. He highlights roles such as community management specialist and zone senior chief cost auditor, mentioning agencies like the Atomic Energy Commission and the General Accounting Office and sites at Hanford Los Alamos and Oak Ridge.

Eth U.S The Atomic Energy Commission Hanford Wash Los Alamos N. M Oak Ridge

Pasteeth dentures hold teeth firm without sliding

Advertisement claims PASTEETH powder keeps upper and lower plates in place with no sliding or rocking. It is described as alkaline and non acidic with no gummy taste and supposedly reduces denture odor. Available at any rug retailer.

Government Job Highlights and Quirky Posts

A humorous survey lists numerous federal positions from copyright clearance at the Library of Congress to preservation work at the U S Maritime Commission and estimation chiefs in government printing. It notes roles for astrophysicists at the Smithsonian and gerontologists at the Federal Security Agency plus cheerful mentions of infant nursing and juvenile delinquency consultants.

Library of Congress Smithsonian Institution U. S. Maritime Commission Veteran’s Administration C.P.R.S Social Security Administration Federal Security Agency Commerce Department

Creamed Green Cabbage as a Roast Chicken Side

A classic side dish describing creamed green cabbage paired with roast chicken and savory dressing for a comforting meal. The recipe or guidance suggests a smooth cabbage cream base to accompany the poultry.

Highway Department Report Hapless Hope for Extra Funds

An Alabama investigating committee says the Highway Department can operate without new funds until the 1949 legislature. The 22 page report urges curbs on state funded highway building, tighter records for extra work, and bans on campaign donations by contractors. It criticizes a previous grand jury finding of mismanagement and notes $5 million in anticipated December auto tag revenue.

Montgomery Ala State Highway Department James E. Folsom Highway 1 Highway Department Grand Jury Grand Any Sai Beck Guy Hardwick Houston

Mrs Roseers Broadway Visitors In Austinvill

Mrs Helen Davidson returns home after visiting husband Guy in Murfreesboro and plans to return when rooms are vacant. Mrs Ida Cobb of Birmingham guests of J C Russell family. Ike Hill of Decatur visits daughter Reba Sparkman and family. Several other Decatur visitors and new homeowners are noted along with local households.

Helen Davidson Guy Murfreesboro Muurfreesboro Ida Cobb Birmingham J. C_ Russell Ike Hill Decatur Reba Sparkman Wilson Kirby Buddie Jackson W. T. Landers Jean Sammie Schoolie of Leon

Local residents visit relatives and travel during the week

Russell Friday reports several Decatur area families and guests visiting kin across the region. Harold Sanders and others traveled to see relatives while Bonnie Province and Kathleen Crow visited Knox ville and Clarks Spring. Several residents including Jessie Russell and John Harold Jackson spent time with Birmingham acquaintances and Birmingham trips were noted.

Russell Harold Sanders Decatur Zula Landers Moulton Clarence Halbrooks Kathleen Crow Clarks Spring Leon Russell Jessie Russell Bonnie Province Knoxville Birmingham Lawrence Watts Elmer Osborn Bill Crow Memphis Rube Crow Royce Marie Carleene Williams Loyd Arbogerie Williams John Harold Jackson Wilson Kirby

Crow and Rus Sell Property in Decatur and Moulton Areas

Wilburn Crow and family of Clarks Spring join Mr and Mrs John E Rus to sell and baby in Decatur and David Shelton of Moulton Heights participates.

Wilburn Crow Clarks Spring John E. Russell Decatur David Shelton Moulton Heights

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