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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1946
Page
3
New York reports a reduced 1946 cotton crop of 8.4 million bales, down from 12.5 million average, with 1945 at 9 million. Demand from exports and domestic mills kept prices high until a late October drop touched futures, and a larger 1947 crop around 12 million bales was eyed to meet demand.
The column lists numerous visiting relatives and holiday guests across Morgan County. Names include Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Prickett, Mr. and Mrs. Rayborn Douglas, Skeezix Adams, Mrs. Ben Kallian, Roland Ryan, Maurice Vann, Imogene Morgan, Marvin Patton, Eunice Oden, Rev. B. F. Turrentine, Karl Hough, Paul Lindler, Ploomer Frost, Cloyce Frost, Clyde Teague, Rev. P. A. Green, and others visiting or hosting relatives in nearby towns and farms during Christmas and holiday season.
Sunday night wrap of community notices from Lawrence County Oak Grove lists visits by Edward Standridge Birmingham residents and details of familiares such as Minnie Barnes Edd Owens Marie Owens and Gertrude Jett. Also mentions Mrs Chester Standridge improvement and Greatch Sunday school invitation.
Mrs. Claudie Edwards spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs James Yeam. Margaret Anne and others visited Mr and Mrs Wade Pettit. The Pritts hosted guests including Onie Pike and family. Several families moved residences and relatives visited across the area.
The international war crimes prosecution said it would rest its case against Japan's wartime leaders the week of January 13. The court granted a two week recess for the defense at that time. In World War II U S armed forces total amputations numbered under eighteen thousand. Army fifteen thousand, Navy Marines and Coast Guard two thousand five hundred.
Morgan County Alabama equity case requires Homer Wright to answer by January 9 1947 after four weekly notices in The Decatur Daily. Summary notices follow for James Dennis Thomas estate with administration granted December 23 1946 and claims to be presented within the legal period.
Letters Testamentary on the last will of F S Hunt granted December 23 1946 by Judge T C Almon of Morgan County Probate Court. All claims against the estate must be presented within the time allowed by law or be barred. Evelyn W Hunt
James Marlow portrays the "little guy" as he ends 1946 with quiet optimism and weariness. He reflects on strikes, prices, the end of OPA, elections, and a fragile peace while pondering a changing political era and a chatty wife.
Flora Allred and Lum Lackey families host visitors in Pine Grove Lawrence County. Clara Dee Hamilton stays with Emmit Allred while Emmit Abred hosts Richard Tucker. Local residents Relocate as Reeves move in and multiple Shelton and Tucker households share hospitality. An all day Pine Grove Sunday service invites baskets.
The National Association of Manufacturers denounces CIO calls for a new wage hike as pure guesswork and statistical nonsense. NAM asserts higher wages would raise prices again in a statement from chief economist Dr. Ralph Robey, a noted finance writer and former adviser in 1936.
In Danville Illinois Mary R Spoor 71 years old braves winter in a wind proof coat boots and hat driving an open air motor scooter. Her husband William 74 sometimes rides in the back. They bought the scooter after selling their car on a foolish impulse and now doubt that sale as the scooter shows parking advantages.
A survey of retailers and manufacturers confirms that ex servicemen's feet have increased by about a half to a full size since pre war days. A C Fellman wartime consultant to the Navy noted the change in shoes worn by veterans.
A community wedding joyfully announced for Miss Bessie Hamilton and Bud Hamilton of Center Grove. They will reside with her parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Hamilton. Local guests included Mr and Mrs Alfonzo Greggory and relatives. Harp singing recalled at Stringers and several residents noted illness and holiday visits.
Dr. Austin announced his resignation and plans to leave in January to become Southeastern medical director. State Finance Director Hayse Tucker and Gov Sparks aide George Bliss Jones also resigned. Dr. Austin, a Mobile medical school graduate, has long served in Alabama public health roles including acting state health officer.
The article notes that Brazil's money unit the cruzeiro takes its name from the Southern cross constellation, linking the currency to a national symbolic image.
An ad describes Creomulsion as a cough medicine using beechwood creosote and time tested ingredients to ease inflamed bronchial membranes. It emphasizes it contains no narcotics and aims to loosen phlegm and aid nature in healing.
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