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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1945
Page
13
An Alabama school, understaffed by wartime losses, teaches girls poetry. A teacher asks for a summary and a pupil answers with a blunt line about grabbing a man. A Service Club member notes an unfamiliar committee name, and the secretary explains the member does the actual work.
A reflection on dealing with the public, noting that meekness is strength not weakness. It cites learning to control temper, maintain dignity, and act for the organization, rather than satisfy hurt pride. Includes a humorous Decatur exchange about a mother and her son mimicking her husband.
A brief essay compares a goldfish stuck in a glass bowl to people mocking new ideas. It argues imagination expands horizons, cites Arthur Brisbane on flight machines replacing stagecoaches, and urges readers to swim beyond their narrow routines.
A terse chat reveals social tension as a haughty woman asks about ancestral deeds and a farmer admits his grandfather mortgaged their property still unpaid. The exchange pivots on memory, pride, and burdens passed through generations.
A woman reported being followed for three blocks by a man she said was drunk. The officer, after examining her, agreed the man appeared intoxicated, reflecting ongoing concerns about street safety and public drunkenness in the city.
Sergeant Alfred H. Sims of Danville Alabama received the Bronze Star Medal for heroic action near Kell Germany on 16 March 1945. He exposed himself to heavy fire to treat and evacuate wounded comrades under enemy observation. Sims entered service from Decatur Alabama and is married to Hellen H. Sims, with parents D. W. and Mrs. Sims listed.
Lawrence County news notes the death of Mrs. Kelsoe after pneumonia illness, with condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Kelsoe. It also reports returning service members Lewis Looney and James Stephenson, plus family visits and local social occurrences including Thanksgiving gatherings, travel to Florence College, moves, illnesses, and a bedside visit.
At the peak of European operations Army engineers delivered about 3.8 million gallons of gasoline per day to American troops, supporting advancing forces and frontline supply lines during intensive combat.
France sees dairy cattle drop from eight million to six million as milk production falls due to poor feed conditions. Officials note the slump in herd size and lower yields could affect dairy supply and prices in the coming months.
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