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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

3

Comanche Tongue to Aid Army Signals Training

Oklahoma reports that 30 Comanche Indians fluent in their language may be enlisted to train in signal corps work. The plan aims to use their native tongue to relay messages in future wars, with training in Atlanta for telephone and radio transmission.

Army Signal Corps Robert A. Park Oklahoma City Oklahoma A. C. Monahan Indian Service War Department Signal Corps W. J. Becker Becker Cameron Agricultural College Lawton Oklo Army Atlanta

Big Distribution Of Taxes Is Made

Real and personal taxes from December 16 were distributed by Morgan County tax collector Charles G. Hardwick. Total collections were 33 282.76 dollars with allocations to state of Alabama 9 237.84, Morgan county 13 635.83, county schools 8 622.02, Decatur schools 1 075.30, Hartselle 548.67, Falkville 141.72, Trinity 8.95, Austinville 12.43.

Charles G. Hardwick Morgan Qunty State of Alabama Morgan County County Decatur Hartselle Falkville Trinity Austinville

Jobs for Oo Training Offered

The Daily in cooperation with the U S Office of Government Reports announces employment and training opportunities in occupations vital to National Defense. For more information write or call the U S Office of Government Reports at 260 Federal Building Birmingham.

Defense U. S. Office of Government Federal Building Birmingham

I Will Sing for the People on Fourth of July

Kit faces a life change as Vance pushes her toward a new stage name Mary Moore and a vow to sing for audiences. He argues true art comes from community connection, not mere technique, and outlines a transformative path involving Rudy Armerdi and hearty public performances.

Vance Kit Sembler Webster Fran Mary—Mary Moore Kitty O'Reilly Kitty Bigosh Europe

Civilian employment push for 100000 defense workers

Civil Service Commission and State Employment Services publicize a drive to hire about 100,000 skilled civilian workers for the War Department and defense contracts. Applicants are directed to register with civil service offices or state services, while clerical and unskilled roles have specific contact rules.

Civil Service Commission National Defense Program War Department Civil . Service State Civil Service Army Navy

Marys Castle in the Air at Ryan’s school

A comedy drama titled Marys Castle in The Air will be performed at Ryans school on Wednesday night December 18. The cast includes Mrs Jenkins Mayme Kate Briscoe Jane Jenkins Lazelle Moon Bill Bronson Crawford Lenny Taft John H Wright Mary Estabrook Davie Ralph Daddy Alden Arney Hyatt Mrs Estabrook Clara Stonic Jim Ruggles Felton Light Mimi Carlyle Marie Green Dee Carlyle Valarcus Mar Delia Pau line Humphries and is directed by Miss Tommie Price.

Mary Ryan's School Mrs. Jenkins Mayme Kate Briscoe Jane Jenkins Lazelle Moon Bill Bronson Crawford Lenny Taft John H. Wright Mary Estabrook Davie Ralph Daddy Alden Arney Hyatt Mrs. Estabrook Clara Stonic Jim Ruggles Felton Light Mimi Carlyle Marie Green Dee Carlyle Valarcus Mar

Baptists raise funds for English mission work

Southern Baptists in Nashville announce a total of 183 thousand 633 dollars and 15 cents raised to support the English branch of the denomination's foreign mission efforts overseas.

Nashville, Tenn Southern Baptists

Honor Rolls by Grade and Teacher Names

Honor rolls list students across first through sixth grades with teachers including Mrs. Givens Mrs. Blackwell Miss Lee Miss Peer Miss Mauer and others. It catalogs junior and senior classes and names numerous pupils such as Sarah Aday George Hill and Betty June Jacobs among many others.

Givens Sarah Aday Sue Gail Howell Gretchen Britton Sarah Lamon Overy Troup Zack Perry Margarete Emens Mrs. Blackwell George Hill Betty June Jacobs Henry Kilgore Franklin Mullins Ronald J. Eddens Mary Alice Sharp Wilodene Stover Sarah Frances Terry Dick Staab Miss Lee Billy Ruby June Johnson Joyce Wayne Petty Laurette Lavelle Miss Mauer Eugene Town Mary Glen Green Mra Clem Clarence Aday Wilbur Lee Counts Marvin Hester Billy Royer Jimmy Tatum Jackie Tucker Martha Jean Higdon Betty Fay Julian Wanda Lawhorn Peggy Wilson Miss Jolly Bobby Archibald

Missionary Roles Shift in Africa During War

Report notes German missionaries are being replaced in Africa for the war's duration as powers adjust religious presence and influence amid hostilities and colonial administration changes.

Africa

Princess Matinee Set For Saturday at Elks Theater

The annual toy matinee at the Princess Theater sponsored by the Elks Lodge is scheduled for Saturday morning, December 14, offering youngsters a charity event with proceeds or gifts to be distributed locally.

The Elks Lodge

Five Little Peppers Opens at Gtram Theatre

Manager Banniza of the Princess announces a full length feature The Five Little Peppers at nine o clock with doors opening at 8 30. Admission is a usable toy or clothing or shoes to be donated to the poor at Christmas time.

Gtram Banniza The Princess

Mrs Milner Dies in Birmingham After Early Development Role

Mrs. Mary Claire Milner, a member of a family with a leading role in early development, dies in Birmingham Alabama. The obituary notes her connection to notable local pioneers and her impact on the regional community.

Goodyear Plans Christmas Party Highlights Fort Stephen

Plans for the annual Goodyear Christmas party come together with a forecast of a most enjoyable occasion. The event is set for December 21 in Fort Stephen Decatur with preparations moving swiftly.

Fort Stephen Decatur

Milner Family Obituary Notices Daughter Dies in Local Home

Of Birmingham died today at the home of a daughter here. She was daughter of Major W J Milner pioneer settler and sister of H Key Milner who died last year in Mobile.

Birmingham Major W J Milner H. Key Milner Mobile

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