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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1944

Page

3

Pageant Presented by St Johns Young Churchmen

The Young Churchmen of St Johns parish present a Christmas pageant The World Gives The Song written and directed by Mrs E M Chapman Assisted by younger church members Christmas music by the choir Features include gift presentation at the manger by church school children Gifts will be distributed later Following the pageant children and adults go to the parish house for a Christmas tree arranged by the Tumble Iners Santa Claus is expected to visit afterwards

St. John's Parish E. M. Chapman Santa Claus

Oranges and Citrus Require Moist Storage Conditions

Oranges grapefruits lemons and limes all need a moist atmosphere in storage to prevent drying and loss of quality.

Morgan County Lebanon Community News notes

Rev Guy Petty delivered an inspiring sermon Sunday. Will Anders and Bill Sigures are very ill. Mr and Mrs Hillard Anders and family moved to Neel. Rev and Mrs Guy Petty hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs J E Brown. Mrs Ruby Winsett and daughter visited her mother. Stella Lawrence of Cullman was a visitor. E R Barkley and Johnson Lee visited in Birmingham last week. Fay Nell Lake was Sunday guest of Ruth Shaneyfelt. Miss Lorene Price Mable Wright Ruth Shaneyfelt and Fay Nell Lake visited Clarris Denton Sunday. M E Collins visited the community Wednesday. L B and Annie Ruth Pannell visited Frances and Harold Shaneyfelt Saturday.

Guy Petty Will Anders Bill Sigures Hillard Anders Neel J--E. Brown Ruby Winsett Stella Lawrence Cullman E. R. Barkley Johnson Lee Birmingham

Christmas Program at Round Island Church

Weather caused several Blackburn pupils to be absent Monday. A Christmas program is planned for Sunday at 11 o'clock at Round Island church. Mrs Frank Baugh visited her daughter Doris in Athens. Mrs Ila Brown and Mrs Reba McGlockin and son moved to Huntsville. Several residents went to Huntsville for work Monday. Mrs Wilburn Evans and daughters visited Mr and Mrs E M Blackburn. The Sinclair show was enjoyed by several here Tuesday night at the school.

Blackburn Round Island Church Frank Baugh Doris Baugh Athens Ila Brown Reba McGlockin Huntsville Wilburn Evans Sarah Evans Betty Ann Grubbs E. M

Mystery at Balford Estate Ends In Police Probe

In the Balford house a tense night unfolds as Craig Brent and Maud Chivery endure police visits. The inquest reveals hidden motives and canceled checks while a knife and stained glove are found near Drue Chivery, fueling doubt about Claud Chivery's murder and who lies in wait.

Craig Alexia Beevens North Meadow Peter Huber Maud Chivery Maud Nicky North Peter Drue Anna Balsford Miss Keate Dr. Chivery Claud Pete Baliford Chivery Peter Decla Frederic Miller Gertrude Nugent Claud Chivery

Brooks the General Who Walks the Front Lines

U.S. Army Major General Edward H. Brooks greets frontline troops in Alsace, stressing the vital link of supply and ammunition to combat units. The 51-year-old leader, known for hands-on planning and field visits, commands the Fifth Army’s corps and previously led the Second Armored Division.

Thoburn Wiant Hal Boyle U. S Alsace Edward H. Brooks Concord N. H Brooks Mary F. Brooks Betty Maj. R. Campbell New Hampshire Beewick Uni Second Armored U.S Percy Wire Marchiennes

Community Notes From Morgan County

George Densmore is slowly recovering. John McKelvey, pioneer resident, was buried at Pleasant Grove Thursday. Alvis Briscoe and W J Briscoe along with George Hutchinsons visited Friday. Eva Ryan game drew a crowd Saturday night. Ellen Seals stayed with her parents last week. Roy Stewart and son Jack of the U S Army visited the area.

George Densmore John McKelvey Pleasant Grove Alvis Briscoe W. J. Briscoe George Hutchinson Roy Stewart Jack U. S. Army Vis

Voice of the People notices from Decatur Daily

Local readers report visits and travels. Orvie Knight returns home from Dora after a week with his uncle Jesse Knight. Mrs J B Williams and Mona visit Mrs Jeston Holloway in Cullman. Albert Jones, U S N, on leave from overseas, visits wife Wynell Floyd and relatives.

Phillips O. Ware W. L. Williams Etna Orvie Knight Dora Jesse Knight J. B. Williams Mona Jeston Holloway Cullman Albert Jones Wynell Floyd

Snowfall and Weekend Visits Reported in Local Notes

A snowy weekend is noted with rabbit hunting among men. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Williams sold their home and plan to move soon. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burks of Birmingham visited his parents Rev. and Mrs. D. H. Phillips. Woody Phillips hosted relatives Sunday night.

W. L. Williams Arthur Burks Birmingham D. H. Phillips Woody Phillips

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