Montgomery Confident After Strong Allied Push in France
General Montgomery spoke in France reporting 156 Germans killed wounded or captured as opening Allied drive advances southeast and east of Caen. He said 60 000 Germans and 8 000 dead confirmed, touting tactical surprise and strong mobile forces while noting ongoing heavy tasks ahead. His dogs Hitler and Rommel played nearby during the briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger D. Greenegen
Montgomery
France
Bernard L. Montery
Rmandy
Ger
Miles Christopher Dempsey
Second Army
Jand
Caen
Orne
Hitler
Rommel
Dedication Plans Completed for Two Churches
Dedication services are set for July 23 1944 at Johnson Chapel near Aville and Lebanon church at Speake both in the ville circuit. G M Davenport superintendent Birmingham district will lead the 11 am service and Dr Foster Gankie will speak at 3 pm. The two dedications honor Rev N Moore’s pastorate and mark three new churches built in the circuit in six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Chapel
Aville
G. M
Davenport
Birmingham
Ciruit
Danville
Wolves Blamed for Livestock Toll in Sumter County
W. B. Story of the County Farm at Livingston Alabama reports wolves are causing significant losses to sheep and other livestock in Sumter County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolve
Livingston
Als
T W. B. Story
Sumter County
Carter's Little Liver Pills Promise Quick Digestion Aid
An old-time advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a fast solution to indigestion claiming natural digestion requires two pints of bile juice and pills can boost flow in about 30 minutes. It encourages readers to buy at stores for 10 or 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Carter
Beer concessions at Democratic convention stir keepout urge
Chicago report on Charley Jacobs selling 90 000 beer bottles at the Democratic convention stadium. Mayor Kelly advised no beer sales. Jacobs noted soft drinks and food ample. The Jacobs brothers employ inspectors and a lever system to adjust microphones to prevent disruption during speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charley Jacobs
Kelly
Jacobs Brothers
Charley
Marvin
Lou
St. Paul
Minn
Peas Asparagus and Corn Stay Fresh Longer in Fridge
A report notes that peas, asparagus and sweet corn retain sweetness three times as long when stored in a refrigerator compared with a warm room, offering practical guidance for preserving their flavor.
German General Blames Hitler for Eastern Front Losses
Captured Gen. Edmund Hofmeister criticizes Hitler for insisting on holding ground without retreat. He says senior commanders objected but were silenced by threats of death from Keitel. Hofmeister reports a rift between older and younger generals and notes a five day conference where Hitler claimed victory paths through Nazism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
Edmund Hofmeister
Hitler
Ernst) Busch
Pripyat
Baltic States
Hofmeister
Germany
Marshall Erwin Rommel
France
Eduard Deitl
Finland
Wilhelm Keitel
Heinrich Himmler
Gestapo
Paul Goebbels
Student group enjoys summer meeting at Florence state
Morgan county students enrolled at Florence State Teachers College met at the Student Lodge for the first summer quarter gathering. Olene Woodruff led games after hamburgers and sodas. Attendees included Danville locals, Hartselle residents, Somerville and Decatur participants, Valdemosa Springs, and Dr. J G Tarrant of Chattanooga Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Florence State Teachers College
Olene Woodruff
Lorene Dutton
Danville
Mavis McCaghren
Reba McCaghren
Lerline Pool
Aline White
Lucille Wiggins
Hartselle
Sara Wiggins
Mrs. Summers
Frances Crowe
Lurline Culbreath
Somerville
Louise Fowler
Julia Burrell
Valdermosa Springs
Wear
Decatur
Edith Murphree
Irene Clem
Janie Kell
J. G. Tallant
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Lack of Rain Hurts Crops in North Alabama
North Alabama crops suffer from dry weather while other parts of the state enjoy timely showers. Temperatures ran high with Gadsden at 106 and Montgomery rainfall varying. cotton grows well overall, but northern counties see delayed growth and moisture‑stress on corn and hay crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
E. D. Emigh
Gadsden
Tuscaloosa
Wetumpka
Clanton
Fayette
Morgan County Florette Notes and Church Meeting Invite
Local notes from Morgan County list visits by Bill Peck in Hueytown and Sgt Chester Johnson from Ft Benn ing with family. Emma Sue Lynn visits from Birmingham. Randolph Ryan to teach at Bremen High School. church invitation extended for Blue Spring on Sunday July 23. Florette Home Demonstration Club met July 12 with Hebrews 11 and Faith lessons, plan to attend rally, rows and sewing projects discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Peck
Hueytown
Tom Crawford
Chester Johnson
Ft. Benning
Ava Johnson
Emma Sue Lynn
Birmingham
J W. Lynn Sr
R. C. Ryan
Crawford
R. L. Gordon
Woodland Mills
Alex Dunn
Randolph Ryan
Bremen High School
Cullman County
Jack Thomas
Jacky
California
C. T. Stack
Thomas
Annie Bowling
Montie Hugh
Harvey Ryan
Priceville
J. B. Gurley
Ardmore
D. C. Whitt
Blue Spring
Glenn Watkins
Gary and
Jimmy
Somerville
D. Ida Tanner
Clifford Smith
Eva
Hugh L. St John
Florette Home Demonstration Club
Rudolph Ryan
Harold Waugh
Hollis Roberson
Moss Home Scene of Family Reunion
The children and grandchildren of Mrs. Ada Moss gathered at her home on Hartselle 1 for an all day reunion Sunday. Attending were J.R. Moss and Celia Louise Moss, James Rubie, Robert Proctor and Bobbie Joe, W. E. Sparkman and family, J. C. Hobbie and John Moss, Ada Parker, Edgar Moss and John Douglas, Lewis Moss and Martha Ann, Jimmie Moss and Betty Sue, Fay and Carolyn, Grady Atkins and family, Jerry and Jackie Sparkman, Coy Sparkman, Kyle Roberts and James Rufus Marthan of Decatur, plus Bradley Harvel of Hartselle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Moss
Hartselle
J.r.moss
Celia Louise
James Rubie
Houston
Texas
Robert Proctor
Bobbie Joe
W. E. Sparkman
Nancy Sue
J. C. Hobbie
John Moss
Jimmie
Ada Parker
Edgar Moss
John Douglas
Lewis Moss
Martha Ann
Jimmie Moss
Betty Sue
Fay
Carolyn
Grady Atkins
Jerry
Jackie
Carl Sparkman
Billy
Coy Sparkman
Kyle Roberts
James Rufus Marthan
Decatur
Bradley Harvel
Meeting Set at New Salem Church
A Sunday school gathering is planned at New Salem Baptist Church this Sunday afternoon. The program includes a 3:30 devotion by Rev. Ted Brannen, 3:45 business reports, 3:55 special music, and 4:00 talk on Four reasons why we should study by Rev. B. B. Burks. Adjourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Salem Baptist Church
Ted Brannen
B. B. Burks
Interesting garment making demo noted for wartime use
A demonstration on making over garments drew attention as a practical skill for war days. Hostess and daughter Nell served refreshments to attendees including Mrs. M. G Peck, Mrs. Harold Waugh, Mrs. Russell Peck, Mrs. E. B Gurley, Mrs. W. S. Watkins, Mrs. C. B Brindley, Mrs. W. W. Day, Mrs. W. Lynn Sr., Mrs. G. C. Vincent, guest Mrs. Hollis Roberson of Hartselle and Miss Rowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell
M. G Peck
Harold Waugh
Russell Peck
E. B. Gurley
Harry Halbrooks Honored At Picnic
A basket picnic was held on July 14 at the home of Mr and Mrs Charley Halbrooks in Hartselle to honor Harry Halbrooks who is home from England. Attendees included many Halbrooks relatives and friends such as Mrs Eva Halbrooks Mrs Samantha Anders and numerous children and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Halbrooks
England
Charley Halbrooks
Hartselle
Eva Halbrooks
Samantha Anders
Hansel Anders
Estell
Fred
Charley Speegle
Ralph Erskin
Martha Ann
Louie Wright
Bob Covey
Elree
Leon
Earl
Bobby
John Halbrooks
Laverne
Vann
Troy
Leasle
Laneeta
Add Halbrooks
Harris
Darris
Blythe
Lonnie Halbrooks
Margaret
Ann
Charles
B. B
Helen
Harvey Halbrooks
Thomas Thompson
Carry Lee
Johnie
Rufus Bodly
Bobby Ray
Gulf
Revival at Central Methodist Heard by Large Crowd
Rev Lacour preached at Central Methodist in a city revival on Tuesday morning using Galatians 5 16 18 and 25 as text urging walking in the Spirit and warning against religious life without vital spiritual contact The speaker also preached on Luke 15 1 24 urging repentance and soul winning with services daily at 10 am and 8 pm across city Methodist churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacour
Central Methodist Church
Never put cold water in enamel pans on hot pots
A kitchen safety note warns against adding cold water to enamel pans when the pan or pot is hot. It cautions that sudden temperature shock can damage cookware and cause burns.
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George Butler
Dan Moody
Sam Jones
Louisiana
Wallace
Moody
Roosevelt
Tom Connally
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Myron Blalock
Eft
Burnet Maybank
South Carolina
Connally
By James Marlow
George Zielke
al Soudan
Stadium
Decatur Transit
Fuehrer
White
Russia
Brauchitsch
List
von Rundstedt
Preston Foster
Ann Rutherford
Bermuda
Roxy Theatre
Charles Butterworth
Helene Reynolds
Jean Howard
Richard
Morgan County Florette
G. C. Vincent
Humphrey Bogart
Marseille
Princess Theatre
Moss
New Salem Church
Ntt Ay
Bane
Jan
Pettey’s Cleaners
Tennessee Valley
Coca-Cola Company
Secatur Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Coca-Cola
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