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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1948

Page

7

Actor News and Studio Notes on Upcoming Films

Scene recap covers Long India set and potential title Return of the Elephant Boy curb by Mrs Kipling owning rights and demanding 200. Cornel Wilde and his wife perform in The Lovers while Jimmy Stewart admires Ann Blyth in You Gota Stay Happy. Pedro Armendariz returns to Mexico for Dearly Beloved with Dolores Del Rio as government aids film revival. Capsule Reviews praise Easter Parade with Astaire and Garland. Dream Girl is dismissed as frothy. Betty Hutton’s Scream Girl role noted.

Rudyard Kipling Cornell Wilde Cornel Jimmy Stewart Ann Blyth Jimmy Pedro Armendariz Mexico Tulsa Dolores del Rio MGM Fred Astaire Judy Garland Ann Miller Peter Lawford Irving Berlin Betty Hutton Walter Mitty Ln Hutton

War Dead Return Home From Europe

The remains of Cpl. Harold P. Pruitt Air Force Decatur and Flight Officer William D. Bates Cullman are being shipped home from Europe aboard the U S Army Transport Lawrence Victory. The voyage carries 5,374 American dead including 69 from Alabama. Next of kin for the two returning are Mrs Minnie B. Pruitt and Mrs Dezzie I Bates.

Harold P. Pruitt Air Force Decatur Flight William D. Bates Cullman Europe Lawrence’ Victory Alabama Minnie B. Pruitt Sixth Avenue S Dezzieé I. Bates

Helium Used for Aircraft Tires and Respiratory Treatments

Helium now serves dual roles in aviation tire inflation and medical therapy. Manufacturers highlight its stability and nonflammability while doctors note its use in certain respiratory treatments and inhalation therapies.

Engagement of Mary Helen Morris Legg Noted

Mr and Mrs Earl Morris announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Mary Helen to Carl Legg formerly of Hattiesburg Mississippi. Local residents shared greetings as weekend visitors called on relatives and attended community events.

Earl Morris Mary Helen Carl Legg Hattiesburg Robert Stevenson Danville Edgbert Long

Community Notices From Morgan County

Mrs James Ransom has gone to Camp Kilmer New Jersey to join her husband Sgt James Ransom stationed there. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Turney care for their daughter. Mary Russell and Carolyn Chunn attend CYF Conference at Judson College Marion Alabama with escorts. Ground breaking for Waldermose Springs Christian church set for July 4 at 6 PM. Rainbow Supper by Women’s Missionary Society was held with Quince Eddens of Decatur entertaining. Revival begins August 11. Miss Lurline Jennings earned a Bob Jones University degree and takes a position with a Wheaton publication.

James Ransom Camp Kilmer N. J Sgt Fred Turney Mary Russell Carolyn Chunn Judson College Marion Ala the Christian Church David McAnally Robert Glenn John M. Chunn Tom Russell Ralph Aven Grenn Ewing Albany Tom. Russell University of Alabama Institute of the Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers Grantland Louisville Gordon Grantland Carolyn Tennessee Kentucky Mammoth Cave Christian Church of Waldermose Springs Women's Missionary Society Quince Eddens Decatur Moving Pictures Lurline Jennings Bob Jones University Mous Wheaton, Il

Fragmented Cartoon Bites And Snatches Of Wisdom

A collage of quips and scenes shows a retiree facing pension humor and a wary husband awaiting tomorrow’s unknowns. The strip style mix includes a Jones wedding rumor a tired explorer line and a cashier gone missing in a Europe bound caper.

Fragmented snippets from a noisy page

The readable fragments reference a church scene with a parson and Sister Virginia, a kangaroo story from Australia about a mother kangaroo scolding her joeys, a classroom moment asking for the meaning of amphibious, and stray lines about egotism and a note about Joseph For New World News suggesting growth and fatigue.

Weights of Gallons Compared in Early American Measures

An American gallon weighs about 8.6 pounds while the adian gallon weighs around 10.3 pounds.

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