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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1941

Page

8

Rules for Civilian Defense Guidance in Merv Alabama

A wartime civilian defense outline lists ten recommendations. It urges saving waste paper and materials, registering with the local defense council, buying war saving stamps, enrolling a family member in first aid, supporting civilian defense efforts, growing vegetables, fire prevention, courtesy to service members, and improving personal health and efficiency.

Merv Ala Defense Council Fam

Christmas Visits and Community Gatherings in Morgan County

Mrs. Mattie Simpson from Hari selie visits sister Mrs. Mary Johnston in Somerville while Mrs. Ona Plumadore of Huntsville stays with mother Mrs. Mary Peck. Local residents attend a Recreation Pro luncheon in Decatur and a Christmas program at Priceville school. Donations of trees to Emma Harlan and Granny Bowers accompany caroling door to door.

Mattie Simpson Harilselie Mary Johnston Ona Plumadore Huntsville Mary Peck J. W. Winton Decatur The Recreation Pro Lce Recreation Center G. Mikell Don Hartselle Thursae Weerning Pitts C. P. Hamby Martin J .A. Garrison Methodist Church Don Mikell Priceville Emma Harlan

Speake School to Stage Dotty and Daffy Play

Speake Junior High presents Dotty and Daffy on Friday January 2 1942 in the school auditorium. Cast includes Dorothy Travers Phyllis daughter James Lowery and other locals. The family friendly play promises fun and pranks for all ages.

Speake Junior High School Dotty and Daffy Dorothy Travers Phyllis Eavelyn Etheridge Daphne Travers Marie Pagland Jimmie Rand Dotty James R. Lowery Freddie Rand Daffy—Lamar Phyllis Travers Gwendolyn Temple Hester Harley Hazel Stover Hugh Rand Jimmie Legg Hilda Johnson Alfred Hopkins Cecil Hogan Molly Seas Opa

Sugar Sales Tighten Amid Federal Shortage Reports

Washington authorities confirmed limited sugar sales with reports of rationing to two per customer. Officials, including the Office of Production Management, acknowledged shortages and discussed measures to curb hoarding and ensure distribution.

Washington Toner Office of Production Mant

Injured in Truck Crash Near Elkmont

Roy Britton of Michigan and Roberson, son of Mr and Mrs H Roberson of Elkmont Route were seriously hurt Wednesday when thrown from the truck Britton was driving Roberson suffered a broken arm and shoulder while Britton had cuts on the face and head The report also notes York as a key market for Christmas trees per the department

Roy Britton Michigan C. & Roberson

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