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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1944

Page

5

Cadet Wives Club Enjoys Bridge and Rummy Games

The Cadet Wives Club of Southern Airways met at the Cadet Club on Fourth Avenue East for bridge and three rummy contests. Prizes went to Mrs. M. S. Slicker, Mrs. Frank E. Brumbaugh, Mrs. Evelyn Czaplinskil, and Mrs. Alvin S. Craig. Light refreshments were served to all players.

Cadet Wives Club Cadet Wives’ Club Southern Airways Fourth Avenue East M. S. Slicker Frank E. Brumbaugh Evelyn Czaplinski Alvin S. Craig G. H. Goodemore P. J. Grosecloser P. G. Helton R. W. Barron Pward Jones Arthur T. Laurie Richard Kleinhoffer P H. Harris Thad J. Ryan J. C. Cluen W.,.o. Riley

Meeting of Ninth Street Methodist W S C

The Ninth Street Methodist W S C met Monday afternoon at the church with president Mrs A Kizziah in charge. A hymn opened the session and Mrs W M Griffin led devotional reading John 4 on Love. Mrs Jim Smith prayed to close.

Memorial Drive Methodist Ler T. G. Morrow Auxiliary John Steehis John W Jones S. H. Wilds Central Circles Circles Central Methodist W. S. C. S H. F. Sherrod Circle Four Lawson Davidson Mack Livingston J. W. Lovelace, Jr Central Baptist W. M.S C. E. Malone Circle One Carl, Jones Theogram Islands of the World S. FE. Alverson W. Strother Tatum Vaughan Mason Crow John Green The W. M.S First “Baptist Church Ninth Street Methodist A. Kizziah W. M. Griffin John Jim Smith R. D. Compton

Supper Party for Bride and Groom Hosted by Mrs Alverson

Delightful informal supper Monday night at the Harris country club home for Lt. and Mrs. Robert Straub. Guests, intimate friends of the couple, admired Mary Ford Tillery Straub in a green dotted dress with white accessories on the grounds of Mrs. Alversons parents.

Earl Alverson Robert Straub

Personal notes on summer visits and family trips

The column lists numerous travel and visit updates. Leonard Lee Love vacationed in Louisville with friends. Mrs. Arthur Matthews, Mrs. F H Kirby, Mrs. Leo Wright, and others returned from visits to IndianaMentone Greenville Pa Talladega Florida and Nashville. A birth is announced for Joseph Walter III to Mr. and Mrs J W Hughes Jr at their city.

J. W. Hughes, Jr Chicago Ill Joseph Walter III J. W. Hughes

London Night Is Bomb Free

London reports a night without bombing after a month of German raids though flying bombs resumed today. Attacks were lighter than prior peaks with some casualties and damage. observers noted Easterly approaches possibly from new emplacements while civil defense officials planned a meeting to discuss stronger measures and warning system improvements.

James F. King London England Weaon Pas de Calais Herbert Morrison Archibald Sinclair

Rabies Vaccination Schedule for Area Animals

Dr. Ray Ashwander announces this week’s rabies vaccination tour with times and sites from Wednesday July 12 through Friday July 14. Locations include Deer Springs Wheeler Lake Tourist Camp Mass Chapel Hartselle High School Cedar Creek School Leesdale Falkville Lacon Anderson Service Station Barbers Farm Cave Springs Oak Forest Friendship Winton School Valhermosa Talucah School Old Hough Store Atkinson Store and Lacey's Spring School.

Ray Ashwander Deer Springs Wheeler Lake Hartselle High School Cedar Creek Leesdale Falkville Ashwander Gin Lacon Anderson Barbers Farm H. E. Leemon’s Cave Springs Oak Forest Friendship Winton Valhermosa Talucah Old Hough Atkinson Lacey’s

Victory Aide Club Meeting Plans Dress Review Picnic

The Victory Aide 4-H club met at Miss Frances Garrison's home with seven members and four tests present. The president led the meeting after roll and minutes were read. Plans for a dress review and picnic were set, and members were urged to attend the 4-H club rally. The group will meet August 19 at Miss Ozell Hill's home.

Frances Garrison Victory Aide Ozell Hill

Italians Used Watermarks on Paper in the 13th Century

A historical note states that Italian papermakers employed watermarks to mark and identify paper during the 13th century, reflecting early quality control and branding practices in medieval manuscript production.

How to Read the Mind From Study of the Face

An informal guide on reading emotions from facial cues. It explains upper face signals from eyes and brows and how smiles or frowns reveal inner states. It notes expressions of fear, worry, scorn, and sympathy, advising self observation to see how mood alters appearance.

Dorothy Dix Advises Parents On Sending Arabella To School

The column argues that girls benefit from college by gaining independence and learning social skills, while acknowledging financial concerns and parental fears. It suggests sending Arabella away can reduce home battles over curfews and appearances, and provide experience in self reliance and new friendships.

Arabella Mother Sally

Washers Wins Hearts at Delano Park Playground

Ray Wells introduces a new game Washers at Delano Park. Park activity features soldiers families and visitors enjoying golf and picnics. Softball crowds swell as double features draw 600 fans while local residents and service members mingle at the park.

Ray Wells Delano Park

Hen Prophecy by Hen Henrietta Shocks Local Readers

Henrietta the hen reportedly foresees a two year World War 2 wait, her egg shell showing a perfect "2" as proof. The egg, belonging to Mrs. Albert Beggs of Flint and tied to Belk Hudson, was laid Sunday afternoon and will be shown in the store window this week. It was delivered to The Daily by Mrs. J. T. Pettey.

Henrietta Albert Beggs Flint Belk-Hudson J. T. Pettey

Thirty Three Injured In Interurban Streetcar Collision

A crowded Birmingham interurban line collision injures thirty three, mainly lightly, after cars jammed near Ware's Station eight miles from the city. Motormen E R Sharbutt and G E Staton report braking too late to prevent impact. crowd aids, traffic resumes by noon.

Birmingham Ala Yin Bessemer E. R. Sharbutt Ware Birmingham-Bessemer G. E. Staton Margaret Russell Lestie

Revival to Begin at Antioch Church Chosen Speaker Named

A revival starts Sunday July 16 at Antioch Church near Pycheceville. Two services on Sunday include dinner on the grounds. Daily services follow at 10 30 am and 8 pm with Rev Dolphus Price as speaker and Rev L E Toon inviting the public. Music by Mr and Mrs W R Wallace.

Antioch Pycheceville Dolphus Price L. E. Toon

Moonshine Still Destroyed in Lauderdale County Raid

ATU and ABC officers seized and destroyed a 1000 gallon still and 1000 gallons of beer mash in Lauderdale County on Monday afternoon. The mash was made from cane sugar and corn meal and could have produced 125 to 150 gallons of whiskey, yielding an estimated $1500 to $2000. No arrests were reported.

ATU ABC Lauderdale County

Condition of Banks Given as About the Same

The condition of Robert Banks, a prominent Decatur cotton dealer, remained about the same at Decatur General hospital this afternoon. Banks was brought to the hospital Monday evening from his home in a Brown's ambulance after suffering a bullet wound to the head.

Robert Banks Decatur Decatur General Hospital Mr. Banks Brown's

Degrees to Any Girl

A short syndicated item notes degrees offered to women, implying academic advancement opportunities through the Bell Syndicate release. The fragment confirms no specific institution or dates.

Repairs Planned for Birmingham City Hall Fire Damaged Building

Temporary repairs costing about 50000 dollars will be made to Birmingham city hall after the June 23 fire. The plan, approved at the city commission meeting, calls for abandoning the top floor and installing a temporary roof to house departments until after the war. Mayor Cooper Green and Commissioner James W. Morgan support the plan.

Birmingham City Commission Cooper Green James W. Morgan

Know Aspirin Prompt Champions St Joseph Brand

Advertisement touts St Joseph Aspirin as the preferred brand with claims of fast relief and lower price. Banners highlight 10 cent price and call it the world's largest seller.

St. Joseph

Child Struck By Car Here In Local Accident

Five year old Tommy Teel son of Mr and Mrs T G Teel suffered serious injuries including broken legs when struck by a car driven by Ephrem Madden at Memorial Drive and Jarvis Street. Eyewitnesses said he ran from a car stopping briefly before being hit. Madden stopped at once and police call the accident unavoidable. He remained in Decatur General Hospital in fair condition the next day.

Tommy Teel T. G. Teel Ephrem Madden Memorial Drive Jarvis Street Mir Teel Church of Christ Tommy Decatur General Hospital J. B. Whitmire Madden

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