Sergeant York film praised by Nashville press
The Daily lauds the Gary Cooper portrayal in Sergeant York praising its patriotism and rural Tennessee dignity. Critics in The Tennessean call it exquisite and moving, highlighting York as democracy’s answer and Tennessee mountain folk as principled, not poor.
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Hitler shifts aim from invasion to peace front says Eden
Washington reports a wartime shift as British officials including Eden warn Hitler may abandon plans to invade Britain. The piece outlines a timetable through September, noting Russia’s resistance, air power buildup, and potential terms if Hitler seeks a German peace with Britain while retaining gains elsewhere. Roosevelt’s stance on no peace with an untrustworthy regime is cited.
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Hington
Hitler
Anthony Exton
Eden
Britain
Stalin
Berlin
Russia
England
London
Far East
Hess
France
Scandinavia
Belgium
Italy
Ethiopia
Churchill
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Locals Attend Douns Family Dinner Across County
Limpstone County notes a July 4 dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. G F E Douns with guests including Lewis Douns and two sons from Chattanooga Ted Downs Greenbrier W C Douns Route 5 George Douns Route 2 Athens. Nearby visits feature J Dan Goforth Carl Goforth Will Broadway and Robt Broadway family. Mrs D R Coffman is seriously ill at home in Elkmont as a ball game at Reids ensues.
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G. FE. Douns
Lewis Douns
Chattanooga
Ted Downs
Greenbrier
W.C. Douns
Route 5
George Douns
Athens
J. Dan Goforth
Fulavia
Carl Goforth
Miami
Florida
Will Broadway
Robt
Broadway
Helen
P. C. Goforth
S. E. Clymore
Decatur
D. R. Coffman
Elkmont
Reids
Care of the Baby's First Permanent Tooth
Dentist Dr. Logan Clendening explains that the sixth year tooth is the first permanent tooth and must be cared for. He details the sequence and timing of milk teeth, stresses regular care, early decay treatment, and the risk to overall dental alignment if neglected.
Dr Clendening Publishes Seven Health Pamphlets for Sale
The editor notes Dr Logan Clendening offers seven health pamphlets at 10 cents each. To receive one, send 10 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope with a three cent stamp to Dr. Clendening care of this office. Pamphlets include Diet, Indigestion and Constipation, Reducing and Gaining, Infant Feeding, Diabetes Treatment, Feminine Hygiene, and Hair and Skin Care.
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Logan Clendening
Local Personal Visits and Sunday Socials in Limestone County
Miss Clara Lou Teters spent the Fourth with her sister and family in Winchester Tennessee. Mr and Mrs P B Balch and Mr and Mrs Harold Balch attended a Church and singing and dined with Mr and Mrs J N Vasser. Miss Sarah Elizabeth Cole visits aunt Mrs Clarence Leopard and Mettaween in Benton Kentucky. Ripley beat Reid six to five in a Friday game. Various families, including the Balchs, Coles and Sander sons, share weekend visits and Sunday calls in Limestone County.
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Clara Lou Teters
Jake Powers
Winchester, Tenn
P. B. Balch
Harold Balch
J. N. Vasser
Sarah Elizabeth Cole
Clarence Leopard
Mettaween
Benton, Ky
Carlds Cole
J. B. Cole
Lydia Dement
Flossie Balch
Walker Bynum
Wesley Balch
Bennie Glaze
W. B. Smith
Lionel Smith
Irene
Reba Sanderson
Ophelia
Bonnie
Martina Sanderson
Vacancy Notice Pushes Tenants to See Ad
A Daily Want Ad urges prospective tenants to rent an empty apartment, highlighting ongoing vacancy and the urgency to fill the unit.
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the Daily
Gossip and Moments of Small Town Wit
Short comic vignettes about marriage, fashion, and daily life from Decatur. Jokes about husbands, wives, and hair tonics mix with gentle jests at gossip and propriety. A doctor tale ends with a moral about conscience and privacy.
Lawrence County News Brief from Okolona Area
Crops have benefited from recent rains in the Lawrence County area. Annie Beck of Florence and T. C. Peck with Mr. and Mrs. Blaunisa Peck of Bessemer visited Elmer Beck's family over the holiday weekend. W. C. Randolph returned from a two week Texas trip. Ray Wilson stationed at Macon army post spent the weekend with his parents. Several locals attended the Lawrence County Singing Convention in Moulton.
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Annie Beck
Florence
T. C
Blaunisa Peck
Bessemer
Elmer Beck
W. C. Randolph
Texas
Ray Wilson
Macon
Georgia
Moulton
Walter Winchell On Broadway’s Dazzling, Dizzy Week
The column surveys a wild mix from Broadway gossip to political intrigue. Notables include Noel Scaffa’s nuptials, Brenda Frazier’s faith shift, and Irwin Shaw’s Renotice. Rumors swirl about Baron Empain, the Ickes-Sumner Welles feud, and a Texas G men inquiry into a tight senatorial race.
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Giles Stedmans
America
Noel Scaffa
Brenda Frazier
John Simms Kelly
Irwin Shaws
Marion Stevens
Charles
Paulette Chaplin
N. Y. Post
Washington
Lord Marley
Baron Empain
Yarrop
Brussels
Rozelle’ Rowland
Charine
Ickes
Sumner Welles
Burr
Hamilton
Movie and Theatre Snips From the Era Mixes Rumors and Obits
A collage of gossip notes mentions price surges in play money, legal woes for Joe McNazi, and upcoming events. It notes Time magazine families at Drs. Hosp and Good Samaritan, a Tommy Gleason link, NBC antics, and obit c olumns listing ages 80 to 84. The column teases Dorothy Peters, touring John Krimskys, and musical themes by Chas MacArthur.
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Secret Service
Joan Merrill
New York
Joe McNazi
F. Norrises
Drs. Hosp
Good Samaritan
Los Angeles
Tommy Gleasons
Royal Guards
Variety
Obit Colyum
NBC
Lord
Lady Montague
Dorothy Peters
John Krimskys
Angela Atwell
Mabel
Georgie Hale
al Jolson
Fly Cops
Jolson
Chas. MacArthur
Doris Duke
Senator Wheeler sparks row over Iceland departure dates
The piece accuses Senator Wheeler of endangering soldiers by revealing their Iceland departure date in unsafe waters. It notes scandals and timing around July 4 celebrations and cites spy case arrests linked to Westermann's Book Store.
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Iceland
Broadway
Jene Clarke Immerman
Bobby Martyn
Miami
Stockleys
Max Brank
Westermann
West 48Th Street
Bund
Bklyn
Friends of Democracy
Park Avenue, N. Y
Hitler
Rain welcomed as health and work patterns noted in Ellisville
Farmers in Ellisville welcomed recent rain while noting good health. Several residents made trips to Decatur Birmingham Battle Creek Danville and Oakville for visits and work. Army calls figure with Virgil McDaniel at Camp Shelby and Clyde Aldridge visiting Ft Benning.
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Robert Reid
Jodie Blankenship
Decatur
Virgil McDanie
Camp Shelby
Clyde Aldridge
Ft. Benning
John Aldridge
Johnnie McDaniel
Birmingham
Jim
Walter Looney
Battle Creek
Mich
Gaines Aldridge
Sulligent
Jim Looney
Lee Nell
Cleere
John Tomlinson
Danville
Aaron Templeton
Howard Garnett
Moulton
Felix Aldridge
Clifford Aldridge
O. W. McKay
Oakville
Merrills Expect Another Child Amid Social Buzz
The Dick Merrills anticipate a new child as Joanne Marshall and Dick Haymes amid talk of a January wedding. Rumors swirl around a wealthy youth’s wife shadowing him to extract money while Danny Kaye plans no Martinique return this season.
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Dick Merrills
Joanne Marshall
Dick Haymes
H. James Crew
Danny Kaye
Martinique
Poublic
Local Visitors From Graysville and Newport Holiday
The county courthouse weekend scene included Mr and Mrs Q H Butler and Hettie Lene of Graysville Tennessee and Mr and Mrs Hubert Butler and Bobby Jaan of Newport Tennessee visiting. Mr and Mrs John Harris and Marjorie Lee of C C Smith also were here for the weekend.
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Graysville
Tennessee
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Bobby Jaan
Newport
John Harris
Marjorie Lee
C.C. Smith
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