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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1944

Page

3

Marriage of Jo Williams and Jo Harrison Occurs Saturday Night

Miss Jo Williams a nurse at Dr. Jackson and Miss Jo Harrison of Prospect were married Saturday night. They reside at the home of Mr and Mrs Claud Harrison. Many friends wish them happiness as they begin married life.

Jo Williams Prospect Jo Harrison Miss Williams Athens Pearl Newman Alton Powers Huntsville Salem Garland Smith Bernice Edith Elkmont And

Oak Ridge Home Demonstration Club Christmas Meeting

The Oak Ridge Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Olen Cooper home for a December gathering with Silent Night readings a Luke 2 story prayer led by Mrs. Lula Witt McElroy and an illustrated Home Nursing talk by Miss Rowe. Christmas gifts were exchanged and refreshments served.

Oak Ridge Home Demonstration Club Olen Cooper Christ Lula _ Witt McElroy Miss Rowe A. L. Haynes Earl Legg Elmer Martin Basham Hugh Townson Oliver J. R. Stephenson Ed Stephenson Zola McCullough Jim Vandiver Frank Vandiver Woodrow Morris Decatur Robert Clemons Art Tennessee Black G. P. Wiggins Haleyville Grady Bishop Hartselle W. O. Terry Dean West Grady Chasteen Powell’s Chapel Ester Smith Norris Mill Olen Tapscott Moss Chapel Alice Vest Ben Moore P. E. Johnson Thurman Germany Earl Morris Jr Pensacola Naval Base Eugene Sandler Courtland Air Base Buddy Wallace Tennis Sparkman L. J. Wallace

Local visits feature Decatur and Athens families

Mrs Gordon Tennison and R E McCurry of Decatur visited relatives Monday. Edward Christopher and son Phillip of Athens were guests with A M Christopher. Pvt Claud Huber of Courtland visited Elkmont relatives during holidays. Sgt Robert Marbut of the Say ference with his father Enola Beasley of Guntersville and Hazel Davis were seen at weekend gatherings.

Gordon Tennison R. E. McCurry Decatur Edward Christopher Phillip Athens Eeee A. M. Christopher Claud Huber Courtland Elkmont R. E.ley Aoe W. H. Beasley Robert Marbut Enola Beasley Guntersville Hazel Davis

Maud Holds Back Key Clues In Conrad Case

In a tense interview Mrs. Chivery denies knowledge of Frederic Miller checks and hints at a Spain and jewels investment. Nugent presses for truth while Maud cites wrong dates as a reason to delay full disclosure. The investigation centers on Drue Cable’s disappearance and Anna Haub’s uneasy role as suspicion grows.

Nugent Maud Conrad Frederic Miller Miss Cable Craig Drue Cable Claud Drue Anna Ong Beevens Gertrude William Fanshawe Beevens Gertrude Schieffel Lydia Deithaler Anna Haub America Bavaria Conrad Brent Germany Peter Mignon G. Eberhart King Features Syndicats. Inc

Along the Farm and Home Front 1945 feed planning

Morgan county farmers should plan early for 1945 feed needs. Emphasize home grown feed, soil friendly fertilization for corn and oats, and top dressing with nitrogen to boost yields. With shipping limits and labor shortages, every farm must increase forage and livestock production to support the war effort.

Morgan County Agriculture Council Morgan County Timate

Christmas Day Visits Across Morgan County

Rural families from Oak Ridge Hartselle and Forest Chapel gathered for Christmas Day with relatives in Rocky Ford and nearby towns. Residents including the Sparkmans Walkers Higdon Edwards and McNutt families spent the holiday with parents and siblings, sharing time and family meals.

Morgan County Somerville News Briefs

John Grantland of Anderson and N D Garrison of route one visited their cousin J A Garrison and Mrs Garrison Sunday afternoon. Mrs Mattie Simpson of Hartsel le is the guest of her sister Mary Johnston. Mr and Mrs J W Winton were shoppers in Hartselle Thursday. Willie Ruth Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Asa Smith, returned from Decatur General Hospital after appendicitis surgery. Mr and Mrs Homer Johnson spent Sunday night and Monday with their daughter Mrs Johnnie Allen on route one. Rev Moody and family will move this week to the Church of God.

John Grantland Anderson, S. Co N. D. Garrison Route One J. A. Garrison Garrison Mattie Simpson Hartselle Mary Johnston J. W. Winton Willie Ruth Smith Asa Smith Decatur General Hospital Homer Johnson Johnnie Allen Rev. Moody Church of God J. E. Garrison Cullman County Edgar McClure Shirley Nashville Velma William Freeze Decatur Charlie Clemons J. D. Johnston Lannie Cleo J. T. Baldwin Jim Holloway William Smith Jeffersonville J. J. Ransom B. M. Cuthrell Yuletide Maggie Ransom Almeee Huntsville Gilbert Lemmond Glen Greer Jerry Woodland Mills J. D. Williams Camp Shelby A. D. Williams J. C. Billings Marry Puckett Helen Annie Gail Mirene Etta Mae Alford Williams Pvt Dorothy Ann Harley Dale Lazelle

Community Notes From Danville Area

Mrs Amandie Aldridge and family near Danville. Misses Evelyn Kathern and Willie Fred Edwards spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Mark Wallace. Miss Hazel Self, former Alabama Hosiery Mills worker in Decatur, has returned home. Mr and Mrs Roman Higdon and a son of Hartseller spent Day with her mother Mrs Seers and Mr and Mrs Roy Higdon. Christmas Day with their parents Mr and Mrs George Roberts and a Mr and Mrs Roy Higdon and Mrs Mary Higdon enjoyed Christmas at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Rodgers and Dorothy Sunday. Mr and Mrs Junior Singleton Sears Petey Vivian Naylor visiting.

Norman Sparkman Oak Ridge Lewis Walker Shirly Robert Hartselle George Roberts Roy Higdon Aeen Rodgers Andrew Edwards Evelyn Edwards Willie Fred Edwards Birmingham Calvin McNutt Fores Gaines Mc Amandie Aldridge Danville Evelyn, Kathern Mark Wallace Hazel Self Alabama Hosiery Mills Decatur Roman Higdon Hartseller Seers Roy Higon Mary Higdon J. W. Rodgers Dorothy Junior "Singleton Sears Petey Vivian Naylor

Parsonage Changeover and Holiday Greetings Across County

The article notes a new pastor set to take over work on January 1 succeeding Rev J E Garrison in Cullman county. It lists multiple Christmas visits and gatherings across local families including the McClures, Mikells, Waughs, Clemons, Johnston, Ransom, Lemmonds, Billings, Williams, and Pucketts, with arrivals from Nashville and Camp Shelby. It also records a funeral for Mrs Charlie Clemons and Christmas program attendance at the Methodist church.

Weather map shows mixed readings with snow possible

Spotty forecasts indicate snow extending from the Rockies into New England and parts of New Georgia while clear skies and cooler readings appear in gulf states and the Pacific coast. Cold waves push into the Midwest and Northeast with subzero readings in Vermont, Maine, and Ontario. snow is expected in Iowa with 3 to 4 inches, changing to freezing rain tonight across Arkansas and Louisiana. Colder weather also forecast for Tennessee with below freezing in Memphis and Chattanooga.

Rocky Rain New England North Georgia Gulf States Pacific Coast Yeournay Wyoming Midwest Eastern Veremont Maine Vania Mercury Illinois Mid+ west North Central Iowa Arkansas Louisiana Tennessee Memphis Chattanooga

Prisoners’ Christmas Prank Sets Fire to Blankets

In Columbia South Carolina on December 27 prison officials report inmates in the main cell block kicked oil-soaked paper fireballs. Fire department extinguished the blaze with no injuries. Damaged blankets noted as outcome of the incident.

Columbia S. C

AAAS Enlists 25,000 Members and 187 Associated Societies

The American Association for the Advancement of Science reports a membership of 25,000 and 187 associated societies, highlighting its broad reach in science collaboration and advocacy.

American Association For the Advancement of Science

Christmas Socials and Family Visits Reported in Eva Area

Goodyear Mills in Decatur spent Christmas Eve with his mother Mrs. Etta Puckett of Eva. Miss Imogene Johnson visited Dorothy Ann Williams on route one. Harold Brehety and others attended Christmas at Winton school Saturday night. Odell Goree from Eva joined Christmas activities near Eva with friends. A furlough visit includes wife and baby. Helen Puckett visited cousin Dorothy Williams on route one this week.

Goodyear Mills Decatur Marly Puckett Etta Puckett Eva Imogene Johnson Dorothy Ann Williams Hollan Atkins Harold Winton School Harold Brehety Odell Goree Ae U. S&s Helen Puckett Dorothy Williams

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