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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1944

Page

3

Timber Sale Announced for Kellys Mill Unit in Alabama

Don Gerred and Fréd L Joy announce timber to be sold to sawmill operators in the Kellys Mill unit of the Wm. B. Bankhead National Forest. About 830 000 board feet to be harvested to remove little leaf disease and improve future growth under supervised, selective cutting. Proceeds go to Treasury. 25 percent returned to local counties for schools and roads.

Don Gerred Forest Supervisor’s Montgomery Fréd L. Joy Paper Joy Kelly’s Mill Alabama Noa Joy Ranger Joy United States Wm. B. Bankhead National Forest

Bride dies after New Market house fire blast

Mrs. Robert Reid, married one month, died in a hospital from burns after a fire in her New Market home. Authorities say a kerosene explosion while lighting the blaze drenched her in burning oil. Her husband sustained burns while attempting to rescue her.

Huntsville Ala Robert Reid New Market

Dairy industry notes 1945 outlook and Kudzu interest

A courier of farm notes highlights 1944 dairy production at 118 billion pounds and optimism for 1945. It cites better cow care, feed and fertilizer guidance from Missouri Circulars 227 and 245, and discusses Kudzu as a versatile cover crop with soil and forage benefits.

Mystery in the Garden The Feds Probe Frederic Miller Links

Lieutenant Nugent reports on a missing man linked to a New Jersey band. Craig Brent explains his father shot at him in dusk confusion, thinking him another man. Alexia, Nicky and the twins blur alibis as clues unfold. The glove evidence ties Brent’s father to the broader Bund affair.

Anna Drue Peter Craig Alexia Nugent Frederi Frederic Miller New Jersey Newark New York F.B.I Miller Brent Bund Hitler Frederic Mil Mr. Brent Dr. Chivery Nicky Kate Chivery Claud Father Claud Chivery Beevens Mignon G. Eberhart King Features Syndicate Ina

Belgians bear witness to German armored onslaughts and tank wedges

In Belgium December 25 the correspondent describes a vast no mans land war where German armor uses pincers to trap and destroy scattered Allied forces. He notes repeated rapid changes of town control, mobile columns, and the costly limits of German reserves against Allied counter moves.

Belgium von Rundstedt Mons Siegfried Line Hitler No-Man's Land Ackack

Child Dies After Shelled Pecan Lodged in Windpipe

Bobbie Ann Noland a two and one half year old Aliceville Alabama girl died yesterday after a shelled pecan section became lodged in her windpipe An ambulance rushed her 600 miles to Tuscaloosa for an emergency operation but she was dead on arrival Parents are Mr and Mrs James Curtis Noland Alabama officials reported the tragedy.

Tuscaloosa Ala Bobbie Ann Noland Aliceville James Curtis Noland

Phenix City Police Force Resigns in Protest

In Phenix City Alabama seven of fifteen police officers quit amid a 15 day suspension of Patrolman W M Jowers over a roughing incident with Ft Benning soldiers. Mayor Cobb called it a strike and planned to hire new officers with aid from highway patrol.

Phenix City Ala Ft. Benning Louie Lane Homer D. Cobb Cobb van B. Gilbert Alabama State Highway Patrol Montgomery Gilbert Pat Daniel W. M. Jowers Daniel William C. Coulbourne Jowers Board of Commissioners Lane Police Department Troy Adams W. C. Horne Steve Thompson Dewey Bessant H. H. Whitman William Griffin

National income hits new wartime peak in 1944

National income rose to 159 billion dollars in 1944, a record high due to wartime activity. Commerce Department experts say 1945 will be quieter with early-year peak already reached and leveled off. Estimated payments to individuals reach 155 billion, consumer spending 96.6 billion, government non-war 13 billion, and war purchases 85 billion.

Washington Commerce Department

In Guatemala, Each Community Weaves Distinctive Dress Traditions

In Guatemala communities maintain unique dress styles reflecting local heritage. The article highlights different patterns colors and fabrics worn for festivals daily life and ceremonial events showcasing regional identity and craftsmanship.

Guatemala

Pruitt Family Spends Happy Christmas at Home

The Pruitt family of Moulton rejoices as they gather for Christmas for the first time in over four years. Sons Paul, William, and Reno have returned from overseas or Alaska service with the 151st Engineers and other assignments, with Paul honorably discharged in March 1944.

S. T. Pruitt Moulton Italy Aleutian Islands Paul Pruitt Africa William Alaska 151St Engineers Ft. Leonard Wood Reno Pruitt

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