Home defense urgency as war mobilizes civilians nationwide
The piece urges swift public support for armament and training progress, contrasts World War I pace with current efforts, and stresses readiness against Japan and the Nazis. It notes censorship rules on leaving home troops, honors two local fallen soldiers, and calls defense councils to action in Decatur and the Tennessee Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Defense Plant
Wake Island
Decatur
Tennessee Valley
Defense Council
State Guard
All of America
Be Hospitable to Soldiers Near Christmas in Decatur
An appeal urges Decatur residents to welcome soldiers stationed nearby who are far from home. It highlights military service, nationwide mass registration for manpower, and steadfast support for freedom, peace, and democratic values as the nation braces for ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Russian honesty in doubt prompts cautious monitoring
The remark expresses skepticism that Russia may be misleading and urges continued vigilance. It frames the concern as a rare moment of hope that deception is not widespread.
Military manpower and Pacific war outlook analyzed
An official source estimates Nazi total losses at 2 000 000 to 4 000 000 with 600 000 to 800 000 prisoners while Soviet losses run higher. Stalin can endure more to Hitler, with Soviet manpower of 12 to 14 million. Hawaii defences are built by Gen Emmons and Gen Tinker, with Nimitz as Pacific fleet commander. Roosevelt pushes censorship to control war data and price controls loom amid a coming 6 to 7 million army with air corps expansion. Daily tips urge tire retreads and prudent driving to save resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mitler
Russia
Puehrer
Europe
Balkans
France
Hitler
Stalin
Moscow
Berlin
Hawaii
Emmons
Hawaiian Air Force
Tinker
Nick
Tink
Army
Blanding
National Guard
Roosevelt
War Department
Agriculture, Commerce
van Nuys
Sumners
Reynolds
Walsh
Defense
Senate Labor Committee
FDR
Pacific
Funeral service held for six year old Donald Meadows
Funeral services were held at the residence for Donald Meadows six year old son of Mr and Mrs Reuben Meadows of North Athens following a brief illness. Reverend Leon Macon of the First Baptist Church conducted the rites and burial followed in the city cemetery. Surviving are the parents and several other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Donald Meadows
Reuben Meadows
North
Leon Macon
First Baptist Church
McConnell
Peppermint Whipped Cream Topper Recipe
Peppermint flavored whipped cream makes a festive topper for puddings. Blend one four cup crushed peppermint stick candy into one cup whipped cream add three tablespoons confectioners sugar mix well and chill before serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
s @tiger
Relation of Food Fads To Decay of the Teeth
A health column discusses how food fads relate to dental decay. It notes lactobacillus acidophilus plaques and sugar's role, reinforces brushing, mouth cleanliness, and regular dental visits, and emphasizes calcium and Vitamin D for strong teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman B. Rice
Bureau of Health of
Indiana
Office Cat and Other 1920s Comic Bits
A collage of humorous vignettes features a geography of 1920s life with trains and Army posts, classroom mischief, and social quirks. The piece mixes captions about locomotives, school photos, and a jokey courtroom dialogue with folksy observations on cars and politics.
Dr Clendening Publishes Health Pamphlet List
The editor notes seven Dr Logan Clendening pamphlets are available at 10 cents each. Readers should mail 10 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Clendening via the paper to receive titles including Diet for Weight Loss Indigestion and Constipation Infant Feeding and Diabetes Care Feminine Hygiene and Hair and Skin care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clendening
Logan Clendening
Twin Lizzie's Haunting Tale of a Van and Fading Time
A fragmented reminiscence speaks of a worn van rolling down the street. A 20 year old figure endures hunger while a familiar old maid sits at the wheel. Lagging lives trap people in cobwebs and iron chains as business grows.
Walter Winchell On Broadway Echoes and Radio Row Revelry
A column mix of holiday nostalgia and sharp show business satire. Walter Winchell sketches memory laced pieces on Broadway figures Beatrice Fairfax NBC pages and radio digs while lampooning Times Square wartime chatter and club remarks from Act talks to swastika wallpaper caught in an inside joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio Row
Beatrice Fairfax
NBC
Radio City
Tika Chase
White House
Long Island and Idaho Potatoes Wed in Odd Tale
A humorous antiquated yarn recounts a Long Island potato marrying an Idaho potato and moving west to raise a sweet potato offspring. The tale shifts to a New York visit where a sweet potato falls for commentator Raymond Gram Swing, then returns home faced with parental objections over marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Libuse
Long Island
Idaho
Sweet Potato
N. Y
Raymond Gram Swing
Morale and duty in modern life echo in Decatur voices
A Decatur Man notes the value of conserving time and driving prudently. The piece links morale to democracy and common sense, praising the motorist who acts as a roadside helper and a modern good Samaritan while cautioning against reckless speed.
See You in Tokyo Toasts and Tobogganing Roars
In night spots patrons toast the President and say see you in Tokyo. A quip from the Algonquin set recalls Harold Roas, the nickel tipper, taking up Tobogganing and a Mrs. Kaufman question about his appearance. The retort notes he would look funny not tobogganing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
FPA
Harold Roas
Geo
Kaufman
Marion Anderson Wins Bok Award Then Donates Parts
Marion Anderson, renowned singer, secures the $10,000 Bok award. She donates some to local charities and directs the remainder to the Daughters of the American Revolution who barred her in Washington. A Hollywood actress mocks a friend at the Stork Club before ordering a chicken sandwich and milk as witnesses snicker. Sophie Tucker and Georgie Jessel are seen discussing a racehorse with debts owed to Sophie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Anderson
Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington
Roy Sedley Quip About Early Christmas Shopping
The comedic line by Roy Sedley jokes that his brother-in-law was arrested for doing Christmas shopping early and fled with the attire before it opened. It parodies holiday hustle and bookings in a humorous newspaper tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Sedley
Sol E. May of Guntersville Dies in December
Sol E. May beloved resident of Guntersville passed away at his home in December. He is survived by his wife three sons Lee May Tim May and David May all of Alabama towns including Union Grove and Guntersville and three daughters Mrs Money Turner of Decatur Mrs Clifford Tompkins of Arab and Mrs R M Burke of Guntersville plus fourteen grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol E. May
Guntersville
Lee May
Tim May
Union Grove
David May
Money Turner
Decatur
Clifford Tompkins
Arab
R. M. Burke
No Holiday Gifts by Phone Plea From Southern Bell
The Southern Bell Telephone company urged the public to forego holiday greeting calls on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day due to defense demands. The unusual ad campaign appeals to customers to avoid nonessential calls on two major holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Potatoes Baked in Butter and Pepper Blend
A fragment describes dipping cooked sweet potatoes in a thick mixture of melted butter and salt with white pepper, then baking until done.
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Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
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Alabama
Associated Press
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Fort So
William Lazarus Ryker
Charles Harvey
Santa
Gan
United States
Uncle Sam
Tates
Congress
Eesmae
King Feature Syndicate, Inc
Pacific Fleet
Nimitz
Waire House
Prener Toio
Qeense
By Logan Clendening, M. D
C. K
Junius
Alice
Carl
Teacher
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Paul
Ralph
Gene Aker
Robin
Terry
Uncle Bertram
Hangknot County
Walter Winchell
Mirra
Broadway
Don Wahn
Times Square
Thames Square
Betty Bruce
Lou Brecker
Gay Blades
Automat
Alan Reed
Music Corporation of America
Dick George
Bob Allen
Club
Jackson
Jack White
Frankie Hyers
Santa Claus
Vince Curran
White
Sheckles Hyers
Jim Kearns
Englewood
Cliffs
Joe
Jim
Tommy Manville
Allport
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Georgie Jessel
Sophie
Jessel
George
Bisten
Drath
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