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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1944

Page

3

Uniontown Man Heads Alabama Cotton Ginners

M M Paschal of Uniontown elected president of the Alabama cotton ginners association to succeed C D Patterson of Decatur. Sam High of Ashville chosen vice president. Walker McKee of Dauisdale named secretary treasurer and next year’s convention city.

Birmingham Ala M. M.paschal Uniontown Alabama Cotton Ginners Association C. D. Patterson Decatur Sam High Ashville Walker McKee Dauisdale

Peanut Council plans $300000 yearly info drive

Albany Georgia July 21 1945 Miss Modane Marchbanks secretary of the National Peanut Council says a program costing 300000 dollars annually for three years will begin in 1945 to educate the public about the peanut industry.

Albany, Ga Modane Marchbanks National Peanut Council

Clinic Dates Announced for Lawrence County Visits

Health officer Dr. L R Murphree announces weekly visits to Lawrence and Morgan counties for typhoid diphtheria smallpox vaccinations Schick tests and tuberculin tests. Clinics will start at listed times and places per the schedule.

Lawrence County L. R. Murphree Morgan and Lawrence

Sacred harp singing convention announced at Stinger

Community notes recall a sacred harp singing convention at Stinger on Sunday. Mentions Frances Ozbolt visiting from Ohio and Mrs. Alvin Stinson plus Lula Allison visiting relatives, with several local guests listed by name including families from Hillsboro Cullman and nearby areas.

Stinger Frances Ozbolt Ohio Alvin Stinson Hillsboro Lula Allison Fred Rutledge Et Cullman E. M. Ponter Jim Allison Dewitt and Manuel Hanceville Raymond Allison The Marines Ora Vicent Lera Almon Vincent Lace Childers Herbert Self Cora Lee Jennings

Haight Trial Tangles as Grenville Forgery Exposed

Ellery Queen witnesses expose a handwriting forgery by Lorenzo Grenville in Judge Newbold's court. Carlatti implicates gambling hints, Nora testifies for Jim Haight while Pat Wright's explosive honesty shifts trial dynamics and endangers Jim's defense.

Ellery Haight Jim Haight Mr. Haight Mr. Grenville Bradford Newbold Lorenzo Grenville Martin Jim Grenville Carter Bradford Judge Newbold Witness Carlatti Nora Hieer Ner Pat Patricia Wright Mr. Queen Hermy John F Eli Martin Bedlam Counse Miss Wright Patty Jill Ketcham Bill Little, Brown & Co King Features Syndicate, Inc

FDR Moves Secretly Across Country to Naval Base

President Roosevelt traveled covertly by special train to a Pacific Coast naval base where he accepted nomination for a fourth term. The six day cross country journey was kept under war time security. only a few observers glimpsed the train. The route included Hyde Park and Chicago before proceeding, with Adm. William D. Leahy aboard.

Naval Base Naval Roosevelt Washington Associated Press United Press International News Service Hyde Park N. Y Chicago Adm William D. Leahy

Tojo Falls as Japan Forms New War Goverment

Emperor Hirohito orders General Koiso and Admiral Yonai to form a new government after Premier Tojo and his cabinet resign. Caption notes Tojo visiting a war dead memorial in 1941. AP Wirephoto.

Tojo Hideki Tojo Hirohito Kuniaki Koiso Korea Mitsumasa Yonai

Mortgage Burning Service at Sixth Avenue Church of God

A special Sunday service at 2 30 p m marks the church’s debt free milestone as the Sixth Avenue Church of God burns its mortgage. Rev Cecil J Brown from Cleveland Ohio will speak and Mrs Brown will sing. The congregation thanks supporters especially servicemen and notes about 1500 raised for improvements and benevolent giving in nine months.

Sixth Avenue Church of God Cecil J. Brown Cleveland Ohio

Rotary leader urges community fellowship and cooperation aims

Dr. John R. McClure of Tuscaloosa, governor of the Alabama district of Rotary International, says the group must first strengthen local fellowship understanding and cooperation before influencing other areas. He spoke yesterday.

Birmingham Ala John R. McClure Tuscaloosa Alabama Rotary International McClure

Roosevelt Train Party Includes Key Aides and OWI Chief

President Roosevelt travels by train with Maj. Gen. Edwin M. Watson Rear Adm. Wilson Brown Vice Adm. Ross T. McIntire and Samuel I. Rosenman among the close circle. Elmer Davis of the Office of War Information joins but will depart to inspect OWI operations. The sight of Fala the Scotty dog draws spectators noting the presidential entourage in motion.

OWI Scotty Fala

Rotary clubs of North Alabama gather for closing session

A closing session of a Rotary convention in North Alabama wraps up with attendees reflecting on community service and club collaboration. A casual note mentions a simple tomato salad substitute using canned tomatoes with salt pepper and tarragon.

Terday Rotary Clubs of North Alabama

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