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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1944

Page

3

Records And Marriages In Morgan County Alabama

A lengthy list details marriages licenses and property transfers in Morgan County, Alabama. It includes numerous couples from Decatur and nearby towns, with names such as Thomas Jesse Pruit and Ruby Lee Durham and many others, plus a series of real estate deeds and payments. The record highlights multiple conveyances and administrative actions, reflecting local civil and ecclesiastical dealings.

Onrence County Thomas Jesse Pruit Jacksonville Florida Ruby Lee Durham Mooresville Ala Jessie Furman Royer Decatur Nelda Marie Little Moulton Walter K. Mueller Kansas City Missouri Frances Alberta Benton Baton Rouge Harold Roy Short Margaret Ellen Hall Gurley Woodrow Wilson Cullman Mildred Louise Bailey Salvatore John Casola New York N. Y Helen Tavia Shull Falkville Elbert Philadelphia Rheba Mary Martin Eva Fred Lafayette Hayes Birmingham Bertie Mae Stepp Drake William Alexander Dozier, Jr Hartsboro Lucile Leigh Chenault Deeds J. L. Baker Harvey King O. H. Bradford Ernest H. Bennett B. J. Cahela W. M. Cahela Leda B. Almon Morgan County American Legion Ian Bussey H. A. Golden A. B. Dodd R. L. Hopkins Murray Dodd T. M. Eubanks Otis E. Waller W. H. Halloway Eugene Brown W. A. Hopper Irene H. Edwards

Filipino Woman Thankful For Liberation From Japan

A letter to Mrs. C. A. Culver in Decatur from Julia Tragura of the Philippines thanks the U.S. Army for freeing her island from Japanese occupation. She notes Japanese plunder of crops and livestock, hopes for safety through the war, and expresses faith and gratitude.

C. A. Culver East Church Street Decatur Clarence A. Culver Julia Malkesto Domingo Mr. Culver U.S. Army Philippines

New Officers of Union Mill 4-H Club Named

The Union Mill boys 4-H Club held its December meeting to fill resignations. Named officers were President James Roy Bowling, Vice President Albert Lenox, Secretary Treasurer Melvin Irwin, Song Leader Selburn Thomas, Local Leader Jo A. Greenhaw. Thornhill spoke on cow feeding. Next meeting set for January 9 at 1 PM.

Union Mill Boys 4-H James Roy Bowling Albert Lenox Melvin Irwin Selburn Thomas Jo A. Greenhaw Thornhill

No Rift in War Clouds Signature on Nazi Defeat Near Christmas

Associated Press war analysis argues unity among the Big Three persists in Europe with Allied forces advancing from the Rhine to Holland and Greece, Belgium, and Holland remain military theaters where order and supply lines drive operations, despite Greek disputes and Allied political rifts over Italy.

Kirke L. Simpson Associated Press Nazi Germany Reich London Moscow Washington Europe Karlsruhe Rhine Arnhem Holland Hungary Budapest Vienna Greece Churchill War Ministry Italy Balkan Peninsula Crete Mediterranean Aegean Sea Adriatic Aegean Russia Churchill Belgium Downing Street Wilson Eisenhower

Soldier letter from Germany expresses faith and homeward hope

Pfc Prentice W Ball writes his aunt from Germany on Nov 22 1944 that with God's help he will return home someday. He mentions family letters from Cecil Sean and Christine, reads his Testament, prays for strength and notes rain and light snow, hoping to see Beta Mae and to be well.

Pfc Prentice W. Ball Manda McNutt Germany Cecil Sean O. K Christine Beta Mae P.S Mr. Hodgens

University leaders marry in Georgia ceremony

Dr Harmon W Caldwell president of the University of Georgia and Mary Canteena of the universitys department of plant pathology were married today in a See Chapel ceremony at Glenn See church. The couple, both graduates, wed in a ceremony attended by classmates and university officials.

Atlanta Harmon W. Caldwell University of Georgia Rgogg Mary Canteena University See Chapel Glennurch Pe Readake One University of

Fruit storage warning warns against chilling bananas

A brief note advises never to freeze fruit or refrigerate bananas, cautioning that chilling can ruin texture and flavor. The guidance emphasizes avoiding cold storage to preserve fruit quality.

Fire toll climbs as war emphasis grows in warnings

Fire Chief Floyd Elkins warns fires have caused more than 400 million dollars in damage across the nation in 12 reports, straining wartime resources. He cites burning factories and workers homes, urging steps like clearing combustibles, proper disposal of rags, careful handling of fuels, wiring checks, and chimney cleaning to cut losses.

Floyd Elkins National Board of Fire Underwriters Elkins

Hopkins Voice Stays Put Amid Tradeoffs Rumors

Washington dispatch notes Harry L. Hopkins prefers remaining in Washington to a London posting. He fears diplomatic service would invite more criticism while the Anglo American munitions post and Roosevelt circle keep him central. The piece mentions safety cautions for holiday decorations and lamp safety in homes.

Anglo-American Munitions Board Roosevelt Hopkins London Europe White House

Hopkins nominations stir talk of inside State Department info

A Senator from Kentucky labels Hopkins the man to ask for inside information on six new State Department top posts. Friends of the aide say criticism won’t deter him as he works to stay useful to the President.

Hopkins State Department Ing Dent

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