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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1946

Page

5

Little Jan Poteet Improves After Eight Weeks Illness

Society notes report Jeffersonville resident Little Jan Poteet slowly improving following an eight week illness at Hopkins Hospital Baltimore. Social items include a luncheon hosted by Miss Betty Foster Pointer for Miss Martha Nash and Miss Sallye Burnum brides to be, plus club meetings at Trinity Methodist and Ninth Street Church with reports on charitable work and a book review of James Hilton's So Well Remembered.

Jan Poteet Jan Roteci Jeffersonville Ind Te Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Betty Foster Pointer Martha Nash Sallye Burnum Earl Alverson W. J. Duncan III Preutt Cartwright Jr Foster H. Pointer Questers Club Lillia Mae Halfacre Wanda Harris United Charities D. H. Turner James Hilton J.R. Grey Cordell Lois ‘Grey Turner

Agent to Aid Tax Payers Visits Decatur Post Office

A deputy collector from the Internal Revenue Department will visit the Decatur post office on February 11 to 19 to assist taxpayers in preparing income tax returns. Bring records of all income in 1945, itemized return data, total withheld tax with Form W-2, estimated 1945 tax payments via Form 1040-ES, and the 1944 return if depreciation was claimed.

Internal Revenue Department Decatur

Army compares leadership to force in outmoded view says Russell

Major General H D Russell former commander of the 30th National Guard Division declares here that the reg ular Army leadership philosophy is un American and out of date. He argues it is based on force and the belief in officer superiority over enlisted men.

Macon. Ga H. D. Russell National Guard

Hancock District League Union Meeting Heard Youth Temperance Talk

Hancock business matters were discussed and members urged to attend the sub District League Union at Memorial Drive Ohio Thursday evening. Guest speaker Mrs L P Troup spoke on Youth Temperance. Dainty refreshments served to Betty Faye Julian Sadie Hancock Wilma Wheeler Jean Little Rev and Mrs Gamble Mrs Kirby Mrs Jones Mrs Troup Cecil Julian George Coggin and Albert Kizzah.

Local Family News and Weekend Visits Across Town

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sandusky and a family from Lawrenceburg Tenn spent Sunday with Mrs. Hannah. Dorothy Hargitt of Howard College Birmingham has returned home after a weekend with the Hargitt family. Mrs. Hannah is improving after two weeks of flu. Arthur Hargitt and daughter Dara visited with their daughters Hadie Dutton and Muriel Davis. Anna Jane Taylor and Louis visited family in Birmingham and Decatur. D. D. Goode and Christine from Haleyville visited W. C. Hannah in Athens. J D Jansen of Indianapolis will visit E. D. Norris in Decatur for the weekend. Tech Sgt B P Cartwright and Mrs Cartwright hosted by their parents. Cartwright discharged from WW II. Melville Wilson and daughters of Greenwood Miss stayed briefly with M. R. Stone on Canal Street.

Clyde Sandusky Lawrenceburg, Tenn W. C. Hannah Arthur ¥. Hargitt Jane Hadie Dutton Muriel Davis Anna Jane Taylor Louis Arthur Hargitt Birmingham Earl Hargitt Decatur D. D. Goode Christine Haleyville W.C. Hannah Athens Melville Wilson Greenwood Miss M. R. Stone Canal Street H. N. McMillan L. P. Bragg RL. Almon Knoxville Tenn H.C. Munro Bragg Almon Moulton

Vitamin E in Menopause Report by Dr Bundesen

A six month trial of vitamin E on 25 patients with severe menopausal symptoms showed rapid relief or marked improvement in hot flashes, sweating, and mood. Two patients showed little benefit. higher dosing might help. No adverse reactions noted. The piece also includes brief reader Q A on eye allergy and chronic sinus issues, and local social notes.

A. J Fenose

Child Mother Gives Birth In Albuquerque Hospital

A 12 year old mother in Albuquerque gave birth to a healthy 6 pound girl at a city hospital on Friday. Dr. J W Hannett stated both mother and baby are doing well. The identity of the child mother was withheld.

Albuquerque N. M J.W. Hannett_reere

Pattern 4897 suit for broad-shouldered look details

Snappy salute! Pattern 4897 features a paneled jacket with kick pleats fore and aft for a broad-shouldered look. Sizes include 11 to 18 plus Jr Miss size 13. yardage listed. Send twenty cents to The Decatur Daily pattern department for this and the Anne Adams Spring Pattern Book.

Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adams

Limestone County Capshaw Miss Balch and Family News

Bobby and Billy Balch spent Sunday with their grandmother Mrs. R. F. Balch Madison. Friends extend heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Comer Cole on the death of her mother Mrs. S. W. Hardin. Mr. and Mrs. George Sumters and children visited Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Abernather. Mrs. Will Worthey visited Mrs. S. L. Sanderson. Mrs. Bessie Pike and Rosetta returned from Huntsville after several days with Luther Hilliard family. Snow makes fine insulation.

Bobby Billy Balch R. F. Balch Madison Comer Cole S. W. Hardin George Sumters W. C. Abernather Clifford Vasser Will Worthey S. L. Sanderson

Dear Miss Dix Advice on War Wives and Affairs

A reader asks how to handle a husband in Europe expected home soon after sending a lewd postcard. Dorothy Dix counsels bearing the indiscretion, arguing most soldiers remain true at heart and to forget the affair, while suggesting a quiet approach to rebuilding trust. A later note critiques reform by marriage and the soldiers and sailors reply questions whether matrimony cures vices. A final letter asks about supporting a blinded husband and rehabilitation options.

Miss DIX Europe Tr’sarar Joe Mary Miss “DIX Lfe

Bassett Acquitted in Beef Subsidy and Price Control Case

A federal jury in Montgomery Alabama acquitted John William Bassett a Troy slaughter house operator on all nine counts of the indictment. He was found not guilty of making false claims for beef subsidies and violating OPA price control regulations after an all day trial.

Montgomery Ala P.A John William Bassett Troy Slaughter House Bassett OPA

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B. M. Bloodworth Miss Pointer Miss Burnun Miss Nash Trinity Methodist Rube Phillips John Lile Questers Club Meeting First Baptist Meeting W. M.S First Baptist Church Ben =Martin, Sr Circle Number One Circle One Walter Todd W. C. Bailey J. M. Rogers Young Peoples Ninth Street Church Ninth Street Methodist Church O S. Gamble Terrence Kirby Sadie Lydia F. Pinkham Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Rainey Rainey’s Beauty Academy 2Nd Ave Athens Nursery Co Athens, Alabama Eo and ARMY W.C. Hapnall Dara J.D. Jansen Indianapolis E. D. Norris B.P. Cartwright Cartwright B. P. Cartwright Sgt Ww. S. Army By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D Christ J. Christy Boston Christy King Features Syndicate, Inc J. V. Mullins Nashville, Tenn Thomas Davidson Judson Hawthorne Auburn Homeiolks Henry Wilder Juliet Ruth Wilder Sr Malcolm Link Rockmart Georgia Anna Taylor Gilford Wes?- Hannah Earl Williams Sally Jr, Miss Smoothie Health Loyd 7 Drug Store Maytag and Hotpoint Rank St Limestone County Capshaw Miss Balch Henricks-Byrum Engraving Sam Frank & Moore Dorothy DIX The Self Syndicate, Inc Loya St. Joseph Goidel’s Drug Store Moye’s Reynolds International Greenbrier Gorham Nelson Bank Street Evelyn’s Beauty Shop Violet Jones Violet Beauty Shop Warren & Ratliff Fenmneve Dickeys
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