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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1944
Page
3
A new corps of 27 male volunteers aids patients at Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago. Led by Edward Wilson of Wilson & Co, the group trained in temperatures, bed changes, and other duties, expanding hospital help beyond female aides.
A birthday celebration was held Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Harp in honor of their son Hoyt turning eleven. Numerous Harp family members and friends attended the neighborhood gathering.
C Wesley Thomas, a War worker, had been at the hospital for three months. The men volunteers rotate on an evening shift and one shift nobody wanted from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Sundays. Wilson praised the volunteers for their appreciation by patients and hospital officials said the aids proved themselves faithful, prompt and attentive to duty.
Prosecutor Carter Bradford prosecutes James Haight for poisoning Nora Haight and Rosemary Haight at a New Year party. Pat and Cart confront loyalties as the town watches, while Judge Lysander Newbold and Chief Dakin oversee a heavily scrutinized case with veiled threats and a wary public.
Mrs. Markie McAnally and children visited her brother Buddy Owens. many residents traveled to Decatur Athens and Birmingham on family trips and medical visits. New baby born to Darrel Mooneyham. Sgt. Harold Key and family, Capt. Herbert Miller with relatives in Cullman. numerous gatherings with Johnson, Johnston, Gurley, Wade, Key and Winton families.
Several from this community attended the singing at Hartselle. Mrs. Bessie Livingston and Mrs. Irene Aldridge were Sunday evening guests of Mrs. Dora Teague. Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Collins spent a night with Mr. and Mrs. R. Livingston. Mr. and Mrs. Herman McCormick were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Plunkett. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bolton are living in the community with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Looney. Mrs. Lee Nell West and Miss Loren e Aldridge were guests of Miss Ruth Livingston. Edith Aldridge spent Saturday night with Miss Eula Aldridge. Miss Murl Legg of near Speake was the Sunday evening guest of Mrs. Helen Legg.
Avis Voss is improving after an operation at Irwin and Dyar infirmary. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Clark and family of Horton visit his parents. Hulet Terry is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Foutch spend weekend with sister. Pauline Rose and Mattie Lee Jones visit family. Russell Wade of Flower Hill visits. Emmett Jones visit with family.
The Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Filyan included Pvt. and Mrs. Floyd Glenn and sons Dickey and Jimmy, Nell Blaxton and Mrs. Perry Glenn. Monday guests were the Glenns and Blaxton with the Vosses. Mrs. H. O. Porter visited Mrs. R. F. Morris. C. E. Rose reported their son Pfc. John W. Rose has landed safely in England.
A large gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs J C Miller marked birthdays for Mrs Miller aged 83 and Mr Miller aged 86. Attendees from multiple towns shared a noon dinner and afternoon photos, with many gifts given to the couple. Families from Danville Ethridge Pulaski Moulton Hulaco and Camden attended or sent relatives.
Morgan County residents are noted visiting relatives across towns including Falkville Decatur and Danville. The community mourns Pvt Starlin Isabel who died June 7 in England while Paul England is wounded and spirit remains high among his many friends.
Local column records weekend visits and church services. Rev Hollis Roberson of Hartselle preached Sunday at 3 o clock and plans several nights of preaching next week. Families from Decatur Huntsville Arab and Danes visit relatives and attend church. Cattle and crops noted with rain needed. August cemetery cleanup urged.
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