Polio fears and war news mix with post notes and De GaulleRoosevelt talks
Health officials warn of a potential polio outbreak in the South while opinion columns discuss Mort Cooper in major leagues and the irony of NL stars against AL rivals. The piece notes General Gorgas Post No 1 Birmingham aims for 2500 to 3000 members as it consolidates historic posts and recalls wartime rivalries. It ends with questions about De Gaulle and Roosevelt and Ike Eisenhower remaining the decisive leader in liberated territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Cooper
the Daily
General Gorgas
Birmingham
American Legion
Alabama Legionnaires
de Gaulle
Roosevelt
General DeGaulle
Liberated
Ike Eisenhower
Eisenhower
de Gaullists
Morgan County's Fifth War Loan Shame Cited
A local editorial condemns Morgan County Alabama for failing to meet Fifth War Loan targets. It rebukes complacency in war bond purchases and warns residents of the consequences and public ridicule from service members. The writer implores action before the July 31 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Alabama
Jo d
Groegeechiynere
Bankhead Emerges as Favored Vice Presidential Hope
Washington observers discuss Senator John Bankhead as a leading Democratic vice presidential candidate. They note his broad Midwest farmer support and potential to align farm policy with President Roosevelt, offering a strong pairing for the national ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bankhead
Dixie
Deep South
Bankhead
Roosevelt
Agriculture Wallace
Roosevelt Likely Nominee and Possible Second Term
The piece states Roosevelt will run if nominated by Democrats and serve if elected, with party unity implied and war conditions shaping victory. It notes strong Roosevelt support in the South and questions support elsewhere, reflecting on potential outcomes for Roosevelt versus Dewey and the desire to avoid campaign bitterness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Dewey
White House
Eisenhower Pressure and War Front Forecasts
The piece weighs Eisenhower and Roosevelt statements on war duration and home-front morale. It argues forecasts may mislead and urges sticking to work, bond buying, and rationing to support the Allied effort amid ongoing heavy fighting toward Germany. It notes German resilience and six to nine months more of conflict ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Germany
France
Roosevelt
Berlin
MacArthur
Decatur Jokes and Quips Collection Skits in Local Page
A collage of humorous exchanges depicts Decatur residents and visitors sharing one liners about love, dentistry, debuts, parental advice, corruption, and postwar life. Jests cover workplace scenes, romance, and small-town observations with punchy punchlines.
Community Notes From Lawrence County Honor Church Visits
Rev. Lee Waldrep preached at Providence church in NeSmith. A large crowd attended. Illness reported for Mrs. Curtis Copeland. Several locals traveled to Moulton on Saturday for business. Local families hosted and visited one another Sunday and Monday, including Waldreps, Copelands, and Crislers. Lyndon Jeffries of the U S Army in Italy is mentioned with 5th Army. A Wheeler Dam picnic connected with local families is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Waldrep
Providence Church
NeSmith
Curtis Copeland
Moulton
James Parker
Wineford and Laverel
Bill Berryman
Jackvis
John Davis
Town Creek
William Lovett
Melvie Burney
Pauline Smith
Ervin Odell
Clinton
Claude Copeland
Francis
Gradie Waldrep
Carl
John Cris
Tom Parker
Lyndon Jeffries
Here
Wheeler Dam
Elbert Jeffries
Courtland
Glenn Campbell
Florence
Capillaries and the mysteries of blood flow and mood
A medical column explains capillary function regulating blood surface flow, tying emotions and heat to dilation. It notes variations among individuals, describes conditions like Raynaud's disease and migraines, and cites a vascular tone test by Meyer and Naide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raynaud
Drs
Local notes from Friendship and nearby towns
Community ledger items report visiting families and illness in Friendship, Jones Chapel, and Hartsel, with a Morgan County singing convention at Hartselle camp ground. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Gurtis Hogan, Dewie Hogan family, Leonard Eddy children, Claude Kelsoe family, Jim Asherbranner in Courtland, Seldon Angle of Akron Ohio, Winston Angle family, Howell Powell Corinth, Lorene Looney, D. D. Holly ill, Irwin Dyer Infirmary, Truman Lindsey family, W. H. Penn illness, Alene Gibson, Bevie West family, Joe Shaw family, and Pennchurch singing school led by Alvin Bell. The annual singing day at Center is planned with Speer family of Double Sorrings and other singers expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurtis Hogan
Dewie Hogan
Leonard Eddy
Claude Kelsoe
Jones Chapel
Jim Asherbranner
Courtland
Seldon Angle
Akron
Ohio
Winston Angle
Howell Powell
Corinth
Johnnie Steele
Lorene Looney
D. D. Holly
Irwin-Dyer Infirmary
Moulton
Truman Lindsey
Hartselle
W. H. Penn
Alene Gibson
Bevie West
Joe Shaw
Morgan County
Hartselle Camp Ground
Pennchurch
Alvin Bell
Center
Speer
Local residents report family visits and travel notes
The text notes a woman completing six weeks of school and returning home midweek. It mentions Mrs. Tom Parker being at home but improved, and social visits by Mrs. William Lovett, Mrs. J. P. Boyles, Mae Bell, and Clezell. It also records Mrs. J. P. Boyles visiting her parents near here after working at the Decatur Hosiery mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Parker
William Lovett
Daugh
Ter
J. P. Boyles
Mae Bell
Clezell
Decatur Hosiery
Wille Lemenet
Here
Pleasant View Social Ties In Morgan County
Mrs. Sadie Crisp and son Orval from Akron spent Monday with Mrs. Vermont Hogan and the Williamses. Gracie Hogan and Linda Gayle visited Ruth Staples. Ted Shaw of Blair visited Mary Dotson. Evie White and Jim and Ida White of Speake stayed with Heart and Merl Woods. Thelma Dotson visited Blair. Cornice Willingham family from Mount Vernon visited. Hershel Tucker’s wife spent Thursday with Wesley Hogan. Coal noted as about 60 percent carbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Crisp
Orval
Akron
Ohio
Vermont Hogan
Guy Williams
Gracie Hogan
Linda Gayle
Ruth Staples
Ted Shaw
Blair
Mary Dotson
Evie White
Jim
Ida White
Speake
Heart. Wood
Merl
Callie Looney
Corinth
Istie Woods
Heart Woods
Oliver Dotson
Odis Staples
Raymond Hogan
Hear) Woods
Thelma Dotson
Cornice Willingham
Grace Willingham
Arnold
Carman
Mount Vernon
Hershel Tucker
Wesley Hogan
Homer Shoemaker
Roundtop
Price Hogan
Andrews
Winchell on Broadway News Bits and Rumors Roundup
Walter Winchell on Broadway features a fast paste of celebrity chatter and rumors. Notes include marriages and engagements among Freeman Gosden Gail Patrick Jane Stoneham and Eleanor Roosevelt relatives. Chaplin buys property in Mexico. Von Arnheim rumors. Dunninger spouse plans nightclub act.娱乐.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Gosden
Amos and
Andy
Gail Patrick
Jane Stoneham
N. Y. Giants
Charles Chaplin
Mexico
Popocatepetl
Reno
L. B. Mayer
von Arnheim
Mississippi
Dunninger
Chrystal Dunninger
Vic McLaglen
Sheila
Sandy Smith
Roger Touhy
Richard Bong
Warner
Speake News Highlights Local Appointments and Visitors
Lawrence County notes list guest visits in Speake area including Mrs Dennis Hampton and relatives, Flint visitors Brian Layman and children, Eaton Stephenson residents, and Goodyear Mill workers in Decatur. Speake School to reopen July 17. H A Alexander leaves principal post for Moulton hardware. Rev W W Parker preaches on The Last War. Mable Hampton joins Speake High School staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Dennis Hampton
Brian Layman
Flint
Chas
Chester Johnson
Eaton Stephenson
Johnson
Fort McClellan
Ruby Hembree
Amos Hogan
Goodyear Mills
Decatur
Guy- Smith
Daford Maples
Slivup
John McCaghren
T. K. Hogar
South Highlands Infirmary
Harold
Houston
Texas
Lawrence Kelsoe
Birmingham
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Decatur Daily
Ala
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
W. R. Shelton
Associated Press
Michelangelo
Hollywood
Gary Cooper
Ernie Pyle
Gary
Washington
Hitler
Paign
Junius
Carmen
Carter
Stranger
Jay
Marian
Lawrence County
Howard Odell
Clendening
Raynaud's
Vera Asher Branner
Gene Akern
Pleasant View
Mrs. Hearl Woods
Bank St
Walter Winchell
Day Mirror
Col
Elliott Roosevelt
Ruth Briggs
Newsweek
Mary Churchill
Duchess of Kent
Elliott
Mareh
Elliot
Winston Churchill
Mary
August Bennett
Hamilton Fish
Fish
Stanley Adamses
Bigges
Elmore White
Goo-Goo
Tammany
Loughlin
Whiskers
Fed
Selective Service
Naval Academy
T. Dorsey
Byron
Maxine Jennings
Paul Duponts
Rachel Strawbridge
Philly
WLB
FDR
Tully
New York
WPB
Detroit
Remme
Fo Benning
Wallace
Federal Communications Comm
C. J
Beth Leary
Juan Beigbeder
Franco
Florence Little
Sever
J. M. Robertson, Jr
Virginia Arter
Orbs
Jack Soloman
Gallagher's
Midtown Place
Irene Hayes
Park Avenue
Waring
Roxy
Wilson
Mickey
East Side
Dorothy Lewis
S. Nickerson
Murphy
Errol Flynn
Jack Durants
Molly O'Day
Radio Rongues
Amour
35Th Street
Commando Kelley
Yours
Ara Tay
Ana
Department of Agriculture
United Nations
Portland Cement Association
Watts Bidg
Birmingham 3
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