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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
18
Don Whitehead reports from Korea on a blistering hill battle where infantry toiled under blistering sun and enemy fire. Medics tended wounded as planes strafed and troops advanced with unyielding courage amid extreme heat and casualties.
The Army said it had mistakenly reported the death in Korea of Cpl Edward R Reynolds of Wetumpka Alabama. An Army spokesman said another soldier with the same name was killed in action and his next of kin was notified. The Army is withholding that next of kin’s name and address until delivery confirmation. Reynolds was at home in Alabama on Aug 6, three days after he was reported killed.
The account describes wounded soldiers being evacuated by hospital trains and helicopters. Medics treat injuries with drugs while medics and doctors work through the night. Wounded men rest beneath morphine as ambulances dock and stretchers are moved into cars.
Elmer Prater of St Louis reports relief from neuritis pains after two weeks with Hadacol vitamins and minerals. The ad praises Hadacol for restoring appetite and energy, claims quick absorption, and offers trial bottles for $1.25 with a $3.50 larger size and money back guarantee.
In Morgan County Forrest Chapel the revival ended Friday with two members added on profession of faith. The Methodist Youth Fellowship held a hay ride and weiner roast Saturday night from Bettie Wallace’s home to Breedlove pasture with many attendees and counselors from Fairview. Sunday visits and meals followed as members and relatives common in local church life.
Funeral services were conducted at the Elkton Highway residence in Athens for Albert Sidney Johnston 56 a World War I veteran and school principal who died at Montgomery Veterans Hospital after a heart illness. The First Christian Church Cullman pastor Rev C G Gilbert led the service and burial followed in Athens city cemetery. Active pallbearers included Earl Bowers Lester Cole R M Lunsford Ben Slay Jack Swan and Adolph Swan. Surviving are his widow and two sons Thomas and Sidney.
Friends report F. C Patterson was knocked thirty feet by a 2200 volt line while assisting a friend with an electric pump on a farm last Thursday. He was taken to Veterans hospital in Nashville for treatment and doctors amputated one foot. Patterson rests comfortably and shows signs of recovery.
Residents in the business district complain of scarce parking near homes as meters start in a six month trial. Officials say initial resistance will ease as the program runs. Farm and town alike oppose the meters amid the desert like ed village scene in the district.
Scottish explorer David Douglas first discovered Sugar Pine trees on October 26 1826 in California. The finding marked a key moment in botanical exploration and early American forestry history.
A study notes roughly forty species of birds of paradise exist, detailing diversity across generations and habitats. Researchers emphasize distinctive plumage, mating displays, and geographic distribution in the group’s evolution.
The August 21 record notes two women’s church groups meeting at Summerford and St. John homes with prayers programs and missions plans. Local families, travelers, and visitors from Birmingham Gadsden Cullman and Macon feature in the social brief. Reverend D P Doyle leads a revival at McKendree church this week.
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