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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1940
Page
8
Aviation editor reports that fielding thousands of new military pilots is as vital as boosting aircraft and engine production. He tours factories and training centers to describe the manpower challenge facing the army air corps and the urgency of public recruiting efforts.
By Devon Francis field Texas July the Army Air Corps expands training to seven thousand yearly pilots. It analyzes mathematics from college supply 174 300 likely candidates, with only about 21 400 reaching reserve commissions. Realistic numbers show possible shortages despite expansion and civilian training programs. The report notes reduced commissions 125 per year and growing demand for pilots as Navy needs and national defense rise.
Pattern 4503 by Anne Adams offers two apron versions with an all in one back bodice and optional pockets. Sizes small to large, fabric yardage given, and ordering details included from Decatur Daily Pattern Department. Social notices follow including a luncheon, bridge club, and bingo results with named attendees.
Hartselle Unit No. 8 held a regular meeting at Mrs. Crow's home with Mrs. Payne presiding and Mrs. Stephenson leading the program. New members were welcomed. plans included flower judging results and a fruit punch reception. The article lists numerous local visits, parties, travels, births, illnesses, and social events featuring residents such as Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Larkin of Miami, Mrs. Howell, Miss Mary Frances McCall, and many others across Morgan County communities.
London fashion houses launch a three day series of shows for U S buyers and prepare a joint wool collection with Hartnell Stiebel and Morton to ship to New York for the World’s Fair. Designers eye North and South America as Paris remains a draw. Glitter tweed suits with sequined weave highlight the displays.
Linda Gale Moran four month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Moran died at 9 am Monday at their Hillsboro route 1 home after a short illness of colitis Funeral rites were at 2 30 Tuesday at Smyrna by Rev E E Byars Burial was by Drinkard Funeral Home Surviving are the parents three sisters Betty Norma and Ronda two brothers and both sets of grandparents all of Hillsboro route 1
Miss Mabel Ann Hanson of Decatur has been appointed area project supervisor of adult education and nursery schools in four North Alabama WPA projects. She will supervise Morgan Cullman Madison and Jackson counties from the city hall area office on the second floor. Hanson brings wide experience and high qualifications. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A T Hanson.
Work began Tuesday on a two story brick veneer residence at Lafayette and Ferry streets. The 10 room house is being erected by Lloyd Lively with Anwens Lumber Company holding the contract and an over roof specified as part of the design.
The navy awarded Gardiner Warring Co. Inc. of Florence, Ala., a $39,500 contract for cottonwool undershirts, announced from Washington on July 23.
The U S fleet sailed from Lahaina Roads and Pearl Harbor after a three week schedule of maneuvers and target practice. Units split destinations with some heading to Christmas Island north of the equator and others operating south of it. Christmas Island is jointly owned by the United States and Great Britain.
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