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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1944
Page
5
The Austinville Home Demonstration Club will meet Friday at 2 30 in the home of Mrs Chester King with Mrs H E Weston as co host. Plans for the rally at Hartselle will be discussed and attendees headed to Hartselle Saturday are urged to attend Fridays session.
Local notes recount visits and kinship across Decatur Oak Ridge and Barton. Families including Ward Roberts Wallace and Morris share weekends with relatives in Knoxville Hartsville and Rock Springs. Mrs Ward and Miss Ward visit, while Dors Roberts joins Margaret and Opal Morris for Sunday supper near Oak Ridge.
Mrs S E Patterson returned from weeks with relatives in Atlanta and Chattanooga where she attended luncheons and social events. Aviation Cadet Bob Baugh of Maxwell Field spent the weekend with his parents and was joined by A C Calvin Bolton and Miss Brock and Miss Willard. Other notices include visits by Mrs Alfred Clements, Mrs J B Boggs and Lula Mae Boggs, and Mrs O S White paired with Florence relatives. Mr and Mrs T C Chandler returned from Nashville where he studied.
A column urges better foot health for general well being and work efficiency. It cautions women about ill fitting shoes and fashion footwear, endorsing chiropody consultation and proper supportive shoes to prevent foot disorders.
Lawrence County gossip notes mention Cpl and Mrs Woodie Flannagin on a fifteen day furlough with family in Hatton. Roben Hall and family attend American Legion event at Courtland. Vera Delane welcomed by Alton Patterson. Alma Bradford visiting Florence family. High and elementary schools reopen with attendance. Metropolitan Chicago has about 2000 churches.
Fall fashion shifts toward feminine glamour as wartime restrictions loosen. Designers embrace curves with tunics, peplums, drapes. long gowns glow in glitter, while cocktail and restaurant styles replace distant wartime norms. Broad shoulders and narrow skirts reappear. hats feature bold flowers and feathers.
The piece discusses Allied plans for wartime justice, including trials for Hitler and German leaders in the countries where crimes were committed. It notes Russia would oversee many prosecutions, with official, legal processes to replace personal vendetta as territories are liberated. It also warns civilians may seek revenge as occupation expands.
Morgan County events highlight a revival set to begin July 23 with the dedication of the new church. Local visitors from Pell City Decatur Florence Tanner and Hartselle joined family and friends for weekend gatherings and trips to nearby towns. Dock White reports word from overseas as the community prepares for the revival sequence and church activities.
Local notes recall the old harp singing conventions at Stringers on the fourth weekend. Obituaries mention Tom Oden’s funeral at Pleasant Grove, Cullman County. Local visits include William Lewis in Hartselle and Elgin Childers party in Decatur. Theo McKee wounded in France, moved to England hospital.
County health officer Dr. L R Murphree said two typhoid fever cases were found about five miles west of Decatur. He blamed lack of typhoid shots and announced plans to offer inoculations across Morgan and Lawrence counties in coming weeks to protect residents and children against diphtheria as well.
A Dorothy Dix column argues war will alter couples as returning soldiers and their partners adjust. It notes many will be older and less adaptable, with patience and sympathy needed to reestablish family life, while some men and women may pursue changed roles and dynamics.
Elijah C. Kinney, 67, prominent Cullman merchant and former vice president of the Alabama Merchants Association, died yesterday. He led the E. C. Kinney Bonded Warehouse Co and will be buried in Protestant Cemetery. Survivors include his widow Mrs. Bertha Burkhart Kinney and brother D. T. Kinney.
Rev Baugher held his regular appointment on Sunday. Mrs J W Maples and son Don left Saturday to meet Pvt J W Maples in Atlanta. Pfe Maples serves at Camp Stewart Ga. Miss Mable Maples returned home after visiting Mrs Georgia Dunn. Mrs Joe Luckie has returned from California. Mrs Fred Walter and children from Hartselle are visiting this week. B F Kay of Hobbs Island visited. Berthine Cagle sponsored a short play at the church Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Mack Williams of ...
A birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith celebrated Mrs. E. M. Williams on her 74th birthday. Attendees included Mrs. Fannie Holmes of Decatur Mrs. Bohlender of Flint Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Williams and children Wanda Faye Frankie Ray Glenda and Helen Marie all of Birmingham Mr. J. H. McGriff of Cullman Alvertis Smith and Mrs. Hester Williams of Birmingham Sequettia Bohannan of Cullman and others.
Scottsboro and Mr and Mrs Crads ford Prince of Danville were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Eugene Terrell.
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