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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1944
Page
2
Washington State and national lawmakers chase Christmas home plans while State Department shakeups unfold. Roosevelt’s UNRRA report and swift Senate actions accompany proposals for new undersecretaries and assistants as Congress weighs pensions for World War I widows and orphans.
In daylight raids six rail hubs including Oberhausen Karlsruhe and Heilbronn were struck by American and British forces. Loss figures withheld but reported as moderate. Luftwaffe countermeasures included Spitfires and Typhoons disrupting German communications from Belgium and Holland.
The Birmingham trial of Robert S. Goatley and accomplice Charles Pierce progressed toward conclusion amid testimony about the shooting at a suburban witch stand and the arrest in Mobile. Pierce testified about the alleged firing of the shot.
Crossword clues cover across and down items from 1 to 47 including fruiting spikes of grain and hou r frost. A Cryptoquote by CEY DAYJCYMC CEPVDECM JAY CEY DAYJC YMC HYT EJAY presents a Cicero quote about avoiding anger in punishment.
New York by markets show December contracts gain from early weakness as hedges are limited and many notices halted. Soyte yews reflect shifts into later months while late-day values edge up to about 21.6 to 21.8 per bale.
Nashville Tenn December 5 cattle market opened with about 900 head noted by the Federal state market news service. Trade began with initial offerings and price indications shaping early activity as buyers and sellers assess value.
Funeral services for Mrs Velmer Hall were held at the Hatton Church of Christ with Bro Franklin Puckett of Florence officiating. Survivors include husband Oliver Hall, three daughters five sons and five grandchildren. A string of wartime correspondence mentioned Sgt J W Johnson wounded in France and aboard an Army hospital in England.
New York police report an unidentified man shot and killed Michael Condon 52 after a dispute over a cigarette on the lower Bowery. Three shots were fired with one bullet piercing Condon's heart. the assailant fled. Lieutenant James Sloane leads the investigation.
Seaman first class James William Davidson writes home about the Philippines invasion and a large naval battle at Siargao Straits. He says Japanese fleet tried a Pearl Harbor style sneak attack but was repelled with light Allied losses and a decisive air and sea counterstrike. He notes the Zero shot down and praises the Naval Air Force and the U S Navy. He mentions election results and signs off warmly to family.
The All-American selection by The Sporting News is due for publication Wednesday and the Associated Press picks are due December 8. Both selections will appear in The Daily.
A historical note describes how slave labor contributed to the construction and operation of the U.S. Capitol, outlining the persistence and impact of enslaved people in building the nation’s seat of government.
Horace E. Dryden of Decatur Alabama tops the 59th Battalion with a composite 3.63, showing high all round ability in ground training physical education and officer aptitude. He also led at the University of Texas Navy flight preparatory school then stationed there April through July, and is expected home December 15 for a Christmas leave before Navy primary flight training. He is the son of Rex C. Pou and wife of Canal Street.
Farmers in the county are unsure of the ceiling price for eggs. Current receipts sold at 46 cents per dozen wholesale. Direct sales to consumers allow a 17 percent markup, bringing retail to 54 cents per dozen. Merchants may add 12 to 17 percent depending on store type, and eggs must be candled or classified before selling as grade A.
Oscar Johnston president of the National Cotton Council told a congressional committee that improved staple quality lower production costs and stronger sales at home and abroad are needed for the cotton industry to survive. He noted rayon with mills paying 25 cents a pound versus a 24 cent parity price for middling cotton and warned of a potential 12 million bale surplus after the war as Rep Pace of Georgia presides over the session.
Bro G C Morris will preach December 10 at 11 00 A M and 7 00 P M. Everyone welcome. Visitors include George Pike and son Richard from Tampa Florida. Families Balch Sanderson Vasser and Whitt noted with visits and moves. Club met with 21 attendees for a Christmas dinner and gift exchange.
Rev. Dewey Crow filled his regular appointment here over the weekend. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Oden on November 30. Miss Rebaa Stewart, a missionary returning from China, spoke here. Hubert Mason returned home near Birmingham after about two weeks with Mrs. Carlton. Preparations for travel to Florida were noted. Rev. and Mrs. Cahela and daughter planned a business trip to Cullman Saturday.
The Decatur Rotary Club hosted an annual Ladies Night for about 140 guests at Somerville Road school. J E McClary chaired the committee with Joe Duncan as MC, featuring entertainment by four Rotarians, humorous acts, a baby contest, and a final song session led by Alvin Richards.
Mrs Jennie Mitchell was reelected president of the Chanel Hill Women's Society of Christian Service at a November 27 church meeting. New officers named for the coming year include Mrs Vera Plant vice president Mrs Ada Ferguson secretary and Mrs Sue Wnapps local treasurer.
Allied forces push toward the German frontier from Holland to Switzerland as Patton's 3rd Army and others advance through Lorraine and Alsace. Troops clear the Maas area, seize border towns, and press toward Saarlautern and Haguenau while facing Siegfried line explosions and German resistance.
Poetic tributes were spoken at Cecil's bedside following an operation last week in Decatur. Family members offered prayers and memories as Cecil recovers from surgery performed in Decatur.
In wartime analysis, Dr. T. V. Soong is named acting premier to ease burdens while Chou En-Lai negotiates with Chiang Kai-shek. The Burma road remains critical as Japs advance toward Chungking and Kunming, with Wedemeyer cautioning the situation is fragile yet not hopeless.
Rev J T Atkins filled his apartment here Sunday and delivered a message. Louie Meadows left for New York for a position with American Airlines. Mr and Mrs Edd Henry and family moved into the Bartlett residence. Mrs Huey Owens and granddaughter Frances Jones of Austinville spent Sunday with the Brazell family. A bus from here and nearby communities visited Little Jerusalem in Cullman county. Services are scheduled Saturday at 2 pm Evening service at 7 30 pm and Sunday at 11 am Sunday School at 10 am.
Hollywood reports Cecil B. De Mille may lose his radio program over a one dollar payment dispute with the American Federation of Radio Artists. The group seeks funds to fight state Proposition 12 on the November ballot, while De Mille says he cannot afford to jeopardize his rights as a citizen and director.
President Roosevelt told Congress that liberated Europe will supply 90 percent of its basic needs this winter. The UNRRA report shows $4,253,423 cash outlay and $353,000,000 allocated of $800,000,000 approved. Field supply operations were not yet underway but likely to begin soon.
The junior senior banquet at Tanner was a formal event with girls in evening gowns and a decorated home economics department. Majorie Nash welcomed with a toast, Russell Miller gave the senior response, and Merline Terry with Miss Ethel Anderson led a musical quiz.
John H. Baker priorities representative of the War Production and of Birmingham will be in the office of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. to assist Decatur residents with priorities information or services. Chamber officials urge public use during his stay. Baker has served in the priorities department of the War Production Board for several years and succeeds R. Yarborough in visiting points across Alabama.
Memphis and Louisville long distance operators canceled a threatened nationwide tieup after company approved a $5 weekly pay increase. A union official had warned the strike could cripple telephone service across the country.
Joe Sherman a former Decatur resident died Monday morning in New Orleans where he had lived for the past few months. The body will arrive in Decatur on the L and N Pan American Tuesday morning. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the family.
Merchant ship deliveries in November reached 154 vessels, up nine from October, totalling 1,430,660 deadweight tons. The year to date shows 1,532 ships and 14,986,538 deadweight tons, with a May record of 155 ships.
Decatur students will join a treasure hunt Thursday to boost war loan bond sales by filling unfilled war stamp books. Some grades dismiss early to begin the hunt with house to house searches for partial books and purchase of remaining stamps. Special sale booths will operate in all city schools Friday to aid parents in buying bonds and stamps.
Loyd McAbee in the Navy spent a ten day furlough with his wife and relatives. Buddy Wallace will return to General Hospital Tuscaloosa on Wednesday. Residents hosted, attended church, and discussed revival plans at the Methodist church meeting. Several from the community visited Hartselle and Norris Mill. Attendance at Sunday School is increasing and a new Warm Morning heater was installed as rooms were curtained off.
O B Chappell Jr three-year-old son of O B Chap pell Sr died last night at 8 30 at the family home from diphtheria. Survived by parents three brothers Jimmy Falkville Stanley and Donnie Hartselle and seven guests Mrs Lee Brown Falkville Mrs Joe Dean Hartselle Mrs Luther Maize Hartselle Misses Rubby Myrtice Lizzie May and Louise Chappell Hartselle Funeral by Rev R N Moore at residence with interment Cook cemetery Drinkard in charge
In Birmingham a kerosene flare burned during fruit sparking sparked a blaze that killed Mrs. Ethel C Hill of Orris Alabama and left Mrs Mae Gordon seriously burned while two others, including Mrs Herschel Hill, suffered lesser injuries.
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