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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1949

Page

3

Meadows to Embark for Hawaii Voyage with Carrier Squadron

Edward L. Meadows chief ordnanceman USN son of Mr and Mrs W H Meadows Route 1 Trinity is attached to Composite Squadron 25 scheduled to embark late in July aboard the escort aircraft carrier USS Bairoko bound for the Hawaiian Islands. While en route the squadron will engage in routine hunter killer exercises.

Edward L. Meadows USN W. H. Meadows Trinity Composite Squadron 25 Bairoko Hawaiian Islands

Johnston Purchases Jersey Female Observer Pioneer Patricia

Charles Johnston of Somerville Alabama buys the registered Jersey female Observer Pioneer Patricia from C C Glenn & Sons of Decatur Alabama. The animal is registered with The American Jersey Cattle Club based in Columbus Ohio, reflecting a growing Jersey presence in the region.

Columbus Charles Johnston Somerville Ala E Patricia C. C. Glenn & Sons Decatur American Jersey Cattle Club

Measles Warning Seeks Early Detection by Parents

Dr. D. G. Gill explains measles as a contagious early illness often mistaken for a cold. Parents should seek medical advice when symptoms appear and watch for fatigue during epidemics, as rash and body spread follow a clear progression. The note ends with a brief aside about President Coolidge’s full name.

D. G. Gill Associated Press

VA Answers on Insurance and Compensation for Veterans

Veterans may not receive guidance on the best converted National Service Life Insurance form. They can obtain all information and decide themselves. World War I injuries can be combined with World War II injuries for total compensation. Overpayments may be recovered unless waived for no fault and equity. Divorced parents may file separate dependency claims for a deceased veteran.

Veterans Administration

Harold Keim Invades Crete With The Navy

Harold Keim chief storekeeper USN husband of Mrs Jean Gray Keim Keim of Decatur Alabama is due to arrive at Crete July 16 aboard the destroyer USS Roan for a five day visit. His peaceful invasion mirrors the island history from 2000 B C through Greek Roman Byzantine and Turkish eras as stones were used for early artillery cannon balls.

USN Jean Gray Keim Decatur Ala Island Crete Roan B.C

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