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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
3
Evangelist Lacour addressed a good crowd at Cent al Methodist Church urging full devotion and service. The service featured vigorous language and humor as a powerful appeal to Christians, drawing earnest attention and deep stirring among attendees.
A religious meeting reconsecrated attendees at the tar and chapel services. Mrs Lacour led a children’s service while Mr Lacour spoke on the rich young ruler and Jesus love. Many youths testified to a new experience as daily sessions continue with youth gatherings in the evening and morning prayers and music fill the hours.
The article notes the surge of returning service members needing job guidance as millions reenter civilian life. It highlights limited trained counselors and points to 1,500 U S Employment Service offices and 115 VA offices, arguing local communities must handle vocational guidance with 17,000 towns and 1,615 government offices available for veterans.
Auburn Alabama reports WFA has been allotted lumber for third quarter use in building and repairing farm structures excluding dwellings. Certificates will be issued for essential on farm uses and distributed through counties by AAA.
The War Manpower Commission ordered minimum service cuts in hotels. Rules limit dining staff to about 50 percent of prior levels, restrict bed linen changes, cap maid service at once per 24 hours, limit towels, and restrict shower curtain changes. Preference urged for replacement by women and handicapped workers where possible.
Alabama reports 1943 tuberculosis total of 2894 cases, only 12 states had higher numbers. Tennessee, Texas and Virginia among states with higher incidence, according to the state Health Department.
Army air field graduates Shirley W. Estes and Byrett G. Hayes are added to the Hall of Fame. Estes earned the Distinguished Cross as a 43-E wing member at a Mississippi field. Hayes, in Class 43-F, completed training at George Field. Both are honored on the hall roll alongside seven others.
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