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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1946

Page

3

Morgan County High School Honor Rolls Published

The Morgan County High School honor rolls were released listing names by Senior and Junior levels across First Second and Third classifications. Notable names include Bonnie West Gil christ Joe Norwood Gloria Clemons Robert Stephenson Jackie Summerford Narcy Patillo Dorothy Kyle Inez Hanson and many more across multiple rolls.

Morgan County High-School Bonnie West Gilchrist Joe Norwood Betty Clark Doris Jean Praytor Nina Guyton Kathryn McElroy Gloria Clemons Bmiar Breeding Robert Stephenson Robbie Oe Margaret Ann Coei J. P. Cain Joanne Barrett Ruby Eubanks June Long Max Hall Charles Rushing Joe Howell Earl Cook Mary Sue Bennett Jean Guyse Narcy Patillo Joan Slate Betty Jane Stewart Erlene Walker Ira Burleson Edna Frances Clemons Mary Cecil Johnson Jerry Mitchell Frances Wilson Billie West Willine Ransome Pauline Preston Orval Sparkman Edith Curtis Dorothy Kyle Inez Hanson Bobby Joe. Martin Harold Lanchan the Burns Hazel Black Ude -Mae Huskey Mary Frances Rodgers Helen’ Marion Joe Hall Billy Jo Ward Billy Jo Collins Elbert Aday Tommy Riggs Joe Hutson Slate Junior I Freddie Bennett Royndllyn Bates Fay Benefield Jeanne Burleson Mary Nell Groover Annie Aura Jackson Doris Hill Jeanne White Sarah Wright Elizabeth Ann Mitchell Kenneth Roan Marjorie Sullivan Willodene Roberts Jimmy Long I-R. C. Berryman Bobby Puckett Becky Bean Lucia Fay Cooper Ruby Fay Curtis Margaret Ann Halbrook

Decatur Man Reads Of Swollen Balloon After Meals

A Decatur man reports severe bloating after meals and hours of gas and acid fluids. He credits INNER-AID with relief, claiming regular bowels and no gas, afterward feeling like a new man. The ad touts 12 herbs cleansing bowels and aiding liver and kidneys, with drugstores selling it locally.

Decatur Inner-Aid

Jasper Votes On Municipal Form

Voters in Jasper Alabama held a special election to decide whether to switch from the mayoral system to a city commission form. Mayor John G. Burton called the recall petition a plot by political enemies. Sponsoring advocates accused the administration of failing to act toward a veteran’s license.

Jasper Ala Walker County John G. Burton City Commission

Plane Crash Kills Two Crew as Pittsburgh-Birmingham Flight Fails

A Pennsylvania Central Airlines passenger plane crashed at Municipal airport Birmingham Alabama in foggy predawn conditions. Co Pilot Delmar Duskin Jr of Oklahoma City and Captain Samuel Carson of Roseville Michigan died. Injured were Captain Raymond Paulis of Rochester New York and passenger Sam Schwartz of Gadsden Alabama. Other crew and passengers sustained minor injuries or were unhurt. The crash occurred after an overrun into a shallow creek bank during a late landing attempt. Investigators from PAC Civil Aeronautics boards and Civil Aeronautics Authority examined causes while hospital care continued for the injured and the dead were transported.

Birmingham Ala Pennsylvania Gentral Airlines Municipal Delmar D Duskin Jr Oklahoma City Samuel . Carson Roseville Mich Raymond Paulis Rochester, N.Y Sam Schartz Chestnut St Gadsden, Ala Pittsburgh-Birmingham James B. Henry PAC Gus Seazer Atlanta Civil Aeronautics Boards Civil Aeronautics Authority Betty Proctor Lexington Army Air Base Duskin Carson John E. Jenkins Attalla Arid J. S. Cook Jr

Local Service News From Limestone County and Athens

S Sgt David Ruf returns home with an honorable discharge after months overseas service. He stays with his father August Ruf. S Sgt Freddie Bumpus also returns home after service here and abroad. he is son of Mr and Mrs A N Bumpus Coffee. Oneal Chambers is ill with flu at his Carey home. C O Varnell and Fred Dawson deliver mail in Athens replacing R C Allen who is improving after illness. Varnell has just retired after years in the Army.

David Ruf August Ruf Athens Freddie Bumpus A. N. Bumpus Oneal Chambers Carey C. O. Varnell Fred Dawson Athens 1 R. C. Allen Robert Broadway Varnell Army

Auditorium Burns in Daytona Beach Fire

A 25 year old municipal auditorium in Daytona Beach, Florida burned early today. Fire Chief B B Hart said the cause was unknown as flames destroyed the wooden structure seating over 2000. Spectators watched the blaze for two hours and no one was believed inside at the time.

Daytona Beach Fra B. B. Hart

Nashville Flood Records Fall as Rain Totals Surpass Six Inches

More than six inches of rain drenched Nashville in twelve hours ending at eight this morning, marking the city’s greatest rainfall for that period. The Cumberland River rose from 14.50 to 29.50 feet, with flood stage at 40 feet, and the Weather Bureau predicted more rain today.

Nashille Tenn Nashville Cumberland Weather Bureau

OSS Agent Joins Gestapo Circles in Counter Espionage Tale

An OSS operative assigned to counter espionage infiltrated the Gestapo, rising to a position within their circles. The incident highlights risky double dealing during intelligence operations and the blurred lines between Allied services and German security.

OSS The Gestapo

Sleeplessness a Symptom of Many Disturbances

An article explains sleeplessness stems from mental conflicts worry and anxiety and may signal conditions such as toxic goitre high blood pressure or indigestion. It cautions against self treatment with sleep drugs noting habit formation dangers and urges medical evaluation and physician guidance.

Dear Miss Dix on handling mother in law baby advice

Dorothy Dix advises that a wife should share space with her husband's family, listen respectfully to a mother in law, and avoid open conflict. She notes the husband’s rights, stresses patience, forbearance, and kindness, and warns that disputes can threaten the marriage.

Miss DIX Eleanor Benicia

Dear Dorothey Dix Advice Column Fragments

A reader mix of Dear Dorothey Dix questions includes high school girls seeking dating insight and a newlywed asking for cooking guidance. The column responds with blunt social psychology advising to ignore nonresponsive boys and to cook appealing meals to change the husband’s nursery habit.

Dorothy DIX

Morgan County Democratic Executive Committee meeting set for Jan 15 1946

Rutledge S. Thomas chaired notice calls Morgan County Democratic Executive Committee to convene at Decatur court house at 11:00 AM January 15 1946 to arrange for the 1946 Democratic primary set rules establish qualifications and assess candidates. The call notes one vacancy from V A McCroskey's death and lists committee members by beat and location across Decatur Danville Hartselle Somerville Eva and nearby towns. A separate earlier meeting notice scheduled for January 13 to prepare for the same primary is referenced.

Livingon- Hartselle Alax Valherrios McCutcheon Somerville Ala W. A. Perce Hartselle D. Kwiggins S. Ferguson Trinity Eva M. M. Hipp Rvans Homer Stewart Baileyton Laceys N. J Hough Lacey Springs Lacon J. B. Patterson Oak Ridge W. A Terry Hartselie Gum Pond Herman Smith Ada Morgan County Morgan County Court House Decatur Alabama Rutledge S. Thomas

Postal Life accident policy for seniors at low cost

The Postal Life Insurance Company offers a new accident policy for ages 65 to 85 with benefits up to 500 for death, 100 monthly disability, 1000 monthly hospital care, plus surgical benefits. Cost is 1 cent a day or 3.65 a year. No medical exam, no agents. 10 days free inspection with your details.

Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Company Postal Life Building Kansas City 2

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