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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1941

Page

5

Kodiak Bear Hide Sought For Alabama Museum

Two Alabama National Guard soldiers James H Strickland of Decatur and George Reid of Birmingham killed a 1800 pound Kodiak Crown bear near Fort Greely Alaska in self defense. Negotiations proceed to display the mounted hide at the Alabama Museum of Natural History University of Alabama.

Jen Ren Decatur Corpo Reid Me Han Alabama Museum of Natural History University Alabama Tuscaloosa Strickland Reid Kodiak Alaska Alabama National Guard James H. Strickland George Reid Birmingham University of Alabama Dean Stewart J. Lloyd Fort Greely Charles H Corlett Ernest Gruening Alabama Museum Alaskan Game Commission Walter B. Jones Department of Conservation

Radio party reveals Dainty Diana Dairies plans

Susan and Irene attend a publicity party for Dainty Diana Dairies. Roy explains the radio script and audience goals while Irene jabs at stars and reporters mingle. The Meyer twins arrive to learn the family business as drinks flow and questions rise.

Susan Irene Manhattan M-G-M Roy Leonard Roy Radio Towers Staten Island Staten’ Island Lower Manhattan Diana Dairies Juliet Ina Clair Lynn Fontanne Ape Meyer Twins Papa Lily Rose Wet Mike Trene Diana Dalfies Apa

Sergeant Strickland recounts bear encounter near camp

Sergeant Strickland and Corporal Reid on a reconnaissance near camp spotted a massive bear within two miles. The animal charged close as they fired four shots, finally killing it after a brief pursuit. The bear weighed about 1,800 pounds with estimates of 300 pounds for the hunters’ quarry.

Strickland Corporal Reid Rei

DAILY CROSSWORD CLUES AND CRYPTOQUOTE PUZZLE LIST

A set of crossword hints and a cryptogram sourced as a Daily puzzle includes numbered across clues from 4 to 41 and down clues, with entries like public vehicle ineffectual actor father and etc and a cryptogram quoted as WKWT.

Funeral for Clements Johnston in Athens at 2:50 Sunday

Clements Johnston age 81 of the Cartwright community dies after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 50 pm at McConnell Funeral Chapel with Reverend Grady Spogel officiating and burial in the city cemetery. Survivors include his widow a son and four daughters.

Athens Ala McConnell Clements Johnston Cartwright Grady Spogel First Christian Church Johnston Court Cireles E. L. Johnaton Benton, Ky J. R. Smith Hamilton Ohio Bewar Seaman Barney Cole Elsie Jofihatan

Bear Attack Rumor Spurs Fort Inquiries

A fragment notes that rumors of a man being attacked by a bear circulated at a fort days before a fatal incident. The splner says it may have been coincidence and mentions friends seeking word on the man's health prior to the kill.

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St Pauls Lutheran to Celebrate Christmas Service

This evening at 7 00 Pauls Lutheran church will celebrate the anniversary of the literary birth in Scripture verse and song. Children of the Sunday school will play a prominent role in the program with readings from the gospel account, Christmas poetry and carols. The service will feature a Christmas story divided into scenes and a children’s choir will perform. The program is directed by Mrs Berry and Mrs John. The services are at St Pauls church at St and Fourth Ave and the public is invited.

Paul's Lutheran Church St. Paul's Dren's B. Y. Berry

Odd Advice From a Quirky Writer

A whimsical, fragmentary note suggests unconventional kitchen tips. It mentions ginger men and animals in mas stockings and hints at softening foods by citrus in a jar with occasional fruit additions. The terse lines imply a playful, nonsensical cooking aside from clear practical guidance.

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