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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1944

Page

5

Engagement announced for Miss Carlisle to Captain Haynie

Society item notes Betty Marie Carlisle engagement to Captain Lawrence M. Haynie Jr. Betty, daughter of the late S. H. Carlisle, studied at Girls High and Shorter College. Haynie, son of L. M. Haynie of Alexandria, La., served overseas and is now at Bergstrom Field with the First Troop Command.

Miss Carlisle Haynie David S. Pruitt Harbourn Avenue Austin Texas Betty Marie Carlisle Lawrence M. Haynie Jr S. H. Carlisle Decatur Carlisle Shorter College Rome Gaspee Haynie Louisianuthwestern Institute Lafayette Pearl Harbor Bergstrom Field L. M. Haynie Alexandria Betty Shirley Bragg

Broncho-line Emulsion Promises Quick Cough Relief

Advert describes Broncho line Emulsion as a strong cough remedy for bronchial irritation from colds. It claims instant relief and easy dosing with a brisk pleasant taste, urging readers to buy at Gotdel Drug Co Cad ig Co or other druggists.

Gotdel Drug Co Cadig Co Buckley Australia New Zealand Can Man Merit Stone Eee Drug Oun All Good Druggis Electra Mr. Right

Personal notes on military family moves and health

Sgt James I McCormick formerly of Decatur now in England for stomach trouble after hospital transfer from Germany writes to friends at 34808063 Detachment of Patients 4209 U S Army Hospital Plant A 2587 care Postmaster New York. Mrs Ponsonby Kyle returns from New Orleans to be with son Pam Kyle at Touro Hospital recovering from pneumonitis. Lt Harold Lane leaves for Columbus Mississippi after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles B Hart. Lt George Bilodeau Jr of Courtland heads to Round Lake New York to join father Captain George Bilodeau Sr US Navy. Martha Hames mentioned in December notes.

James I. McCormick Decatur Brittan Clothing Co Germany England Sgt. McCormick U. S. Army Hospital New York George Bilodeau, Jr Courtland Round Lake N. Y George Bilodeau, Sr U. S. Navy

Dear Miss Dix Advice Columns on Friendship and Love

A reader asks how to gain friends amid loneliness and social self centeredness. Dorothy Dix urges moving, joining clubs, and being neighborly to break isolation and mix with others.

Miss DIX Dorothy DIX Jean The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Local Navy Waves Member Advances to First Class Petty Officer

The piece notes a WAVES member promoted to First Class Petty Officer in Norfolk Virginia. It lists her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Hames and mentions friends and relatives: Staff Sgt and Mrs W. W. Burgess and daughter Patricia Dale at Courtland Alabama after transfer from Biggs Field Texas to Courtland Army Air Base.

E. B. Hames Norfolk W. W. Burgess Patricia Dale Courtland Ala Biggs Field Texas Courtland Army Air Base

War Today: German Defense Along Roer River Holds

Dewitt Mackenzie notes the German stand along the Roer as a main shield of the Cologne plain. Allied bombardment continues with heavy toll on the Nazi forces, while Allied leaders hint at a possible new offensive, though timing remains unclear.

Saar Roer Cologne von Rundstedt Ike Cettetsiy Ir Lenin Berlin

Massey 4-H Units Hold Notable December Meeting

Massey boys from two 4-H clubs gathered December 4 for a productive session. D. D. Marshall, Morgan County 4-H club director, spoke on feeding practices and delivered an engaging lecture to attendees.

Massey D. D. Marshall Morgan County

Meeting Planned at Rock Springs Church

A Sunday school meeting is planned at Rock Springs church on December 10. The program includes 2:30 song and roll call, 2:40 devotion by Mrs. A D Roberts, 2:50 Education for world brotherhood by Mrs. Herman Johnson, 3:05 review of missionary emphasis week by Mr. Lewis Williams, 3:20 soul winning at Christmas led by Mrs. G D Sims with song and prayer.

Rock: Springs Church A. D. Roberts World Brotherhood Herman Johnson Lewis Williams G. D. Sims

School youths elect officers at session and Christmas party

The boys elected Baren Hogan as president J W Doss as vice president Morris Parker as secretary treasurer and Donald Hogan as song leader. The girls met December 5 and held a Christmas tree with homemade gifts distributed. Members brought refreshments. The meeting included a demonstration on care of the sick.

Baren” Hogan J. W. Doss Morris Parker Donald Hogan

Daffy Dorsey Trial Closed

Superior Judge Arthur Crum dismissed the assault case against Music Maestro Dorsey his wife Pat Dane and neighbor Allen Smiley after a muddled hearing. Key witness Antonio Icaza was branded a fabricator and jurors indicated they would not have convicted. Hall expressed relief and Pat Dane vowed to change her lifestyle while Tommy Dorsey reportedly plans to stay sober with a $500 bet to last six months.

Frank Frawley James Arthur Crum Dorsey Pat Dane Allen Smiley Jon Hall South Sea Island Antonio Icaza Hall Dorseys Simley Tommy

Dinner in Honor of Two Sailors

Simon Speakman and T. L. Speakman Jr. were feted at a South Bee-Line highway home on December 6 before T. L. Speakman Jr. departs for the Navy. Relatives and friends from Hartsville, Moulton, Jeffersonville, and beyond attended a noon meal and shared a day of merriment and companionship.

Simon Speakman the . S. Navy T. L. Speakman Jr U. S. Navy South Bee-Line Highway Ben Roberts Benton Maurine Jimmie Hoyt J. T.wallace Raymon Betty Dwain Pat Roy Flowers Billy J. D. Poe Bobby W. E. Story Gillman J. T Martha Fay Charles Hartselle Ford Hill Carolyn Moulton Wallace Sims Dave Mary Jeffersonville Ind T.l.,speakman David

Stilwell Surprises Family at Fort Benning Visit

General Joseph W. Stilwell and his wife arrived at Fort Benning Georgia for a surprise family visit. He played with his two year old granddaughter Louise Alison Stilwell and recalled his early years at the post before rising to military prominence.

Benning Fort Benning Joseph W. Stilwell Louise Alison Stilwell

DeMille Wins Round in Battle with AFRA

Cecil B. DeMille wins round in clash with the AFL American Federation of Radio Artists as a superior court orders show cause for Dec 15 on injunction to stop suspending him for refusing to pay a $1 assessment. The court temporarily restrains AFRA from suspending DeMille.

Los Angeles Cecil B. DeMille AFL American Federation of Radio Artists DeMille

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