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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1944

Page

3

Decatur Home Town Wins Third Prize in Belgium Article

Staff Sergeant Ray Edwards then stationed in Belgium wrote a home town themed article about Decatur Alabama and earned third prize. The draft vividly describes Eastern Tennessee to the Tennessee River city, its bridge, lakes, parks, industry, and people, ending with a pledge to return home.

Ray Edwards Belgium API Decatur Old South Tennessee Tennessee River Keller Memorial Bridge Alabama

Records and marriages slim list from Morgan County

A compiled cluster shows names in marriages and deeds across Morgan County. It lists pairs from Decatur Hartselle Wheeler and surrounding towns, followed by numerous property transfers, and ends with multiple marriage licenses and spouses from nearby towns.

Morgan County Sam Mosley Wheeler Lizzie Baker William Taft Robinson Decatur Georgia Mae Adams Hubert Horton Turner Geneva Edwards Jake Harvel Hartselle Jesse Mae Jones Hubert Lacon Stringer Lela Virginia Lorance Thomas Eldridge Arleanie Virginia Goines Hillsboro Louis Eugene Ryan Mary Jewel Tucker Cullman Jesse Lee Jones Mary Louise Orr Basil William Moore Hanceville Catherine Esther Winfrey Aubrey Travis Blackwell Burlington N. C Mary Frances Miller Ashland Ala

Birmingham Thanksgiving Benefit Game Raises Funds for Clinic

Net proceeds of 107814 were realized from the annual football benefit game played on Thanksgiving Day. Teams from Ramsay and West End high schools supported the drive for the crippled children's clinic in Birmingham Alabama.

Birmingham Ala Crippled Children’s Clinic Ramsay West.End High

Property transfers and deeds listed with various buyers

A series of recorded real estate transfers shows J W Burden and others selling to multiple buyers for amounts from 100 to 8400 dollars. Transactions include transfers to U S A and individuals, with partners named, and several parcels under names such as Parker Scruggs Dunn Carter and Montgomery.

J. W. Burden U. G. Conner B. E. Hagood Pauline Conner W. L. Taylor W. C. Randolph George T. Sapp Elmer Parker Leona Scruggs E. M E. M. Marsh Frank Terry Simon Sadie R. L. Houston Bank of Moulton A. B. Chrison C. Dunn Lonnie T. Manor Dennis C. Burgess C. H. Hurst S. C. Riggan M. C. Dunn A. Hill W. T. Jeter E. J. Carter E. J Ella Carter J.R. Leman N. J. Leeman J. R. Leman J. L. Jones W. D. Kidd Ola Montgomery Jess Burfield J. R. Aldridge I Oer Mildred Montgomery

Crow Family Soldier Sent to Belgium

PVT. JOHN CROW JR son of Mr. and Mrs. John Crow Falkville 1 is now in Belgium. He is married to Mrs. Stella Crow who lives on Falkville 2.

E. I. Sheats G. O. Maner J. N. Sheats Jesse D. Wallace Ozie I. Wallace Sines Bodiey John Henry Bodley City Board of Education W. N. Walker W. E. Ramey Decatur Realty Co Daisey Nolan M.hart J.-M. Presley Pauline Jones H. B. Johnson Morgan County Board of Education E. Oden Neil Dix Wade Guy O Matthews Irita E. Carnell Willard J. Ray Murray Dodd Lucille B John Patterson Murray Dodd John W. Payne Stanton N. Morris E. F. Poole H. F. Sherrod J. P. Rowe Edward S. Carnell T. E Leon Orr Ellis James Schroder M. J. Ferguson J. A. Leighber W. B. Goodson Olive Goodson Dewey Houser Floyd L. Hagood Top Hawaiian Islands Pvt Lynn Hagood Ifower Germany Mable Hagood Decathe F. F John*crow, JR John Crow Falkville 1 Belgium Stella Crow Falkville 2

Plan Attacked London Press Freedom Campaign

News item notes a press freedom campaign led by Kent Cooper, executive director of the organization, facing opposition and scrutiny in London as of December 2. The report highlights tensions between campaign aims and authorities.

PLAN London Kent Cooper

Economist Attacks AP Over News Agency Dominance Claim

The Economist criticized the Associated Press in a British weekly piece, suggesting AP’s program could enable American news agencies to dominate global coverage. The commentary sparked debate on media influence and international reporting power.

Associated Press The Economist

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