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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1945
Page
8
A three unit diesel pulled New York to Tampa derailed north of Kissimmee injuring about 57 people. The engine overturned, one baggage car and five coaches were left on the single track. Railroad officials estimate two days to clear and repair the track after a probable track defect.
Atlanta June 1 Governor Ellis Arnall conceded the attempt to lift the ban on governors serving consecutive terms had failed after the Georgia House voted 127 to 68 against the constitutional amendment. The Senate had approved earlier by a narrow margin. In unrelated notes, celery salt is said to improve soft boiled eggs.
A discussion of Malachi as either the last prophet of Israel or a symbolic name for the messenger of the covenant. The piece then summarizes Luke’s gospel including the birth of John the Baptist, the annunciation to Mary, Elizabeth, and the early life of Jesus with Herod’s death and the family’s return to Nazareth.
In Strasbourg a man hides with his eight year old daughter after his wife is killed in Allied bombing. He fashions a coffin from an old table, digs the grave with neighbors fleeing shellfire, and later carries the box to a church cemetery before guiding his child home, seeking rest only when his wife lies at last in the family grave.
A booklet with opinions of famous doctors on this subject will be sent free to any reader who writes to the Educational Division 535 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept F-103.
Instructions urge removing veils and fragile trimming from hats prior to storage to protect fabric and shape. The note emphasizes careful handling to prevent damage during long term keeping.
In Franklinville North Carolina the May 8 mayoral election produced a landslide for W P Ward who captured 93 of 94 ballots cast leaving his opponent with a single vote likely cast by the candidate themselves.
Note to Sergeant George Burchett of Anniston Alabama says your money is safe. The $155 in your wallet has been found and an air mail letter with details is on the way. A motorist who gave you a lift to Camp Shanks two days ago is thanked for locating the money in his car.
The eighth annual Alabama boys state opens in Montgomery at Hurt Military School with Gov. Chauncey Sparks speaking. Attendance is capped at 50 under an ODT rule, and youths from Alabama communities form a temporary state, county, and city government with one day in actual roles.
Major General Edward H. Brooks, former Sixth Corps commander, assumes command of the Fourth Service Command today succeeding Major General Frederick E. Uhl. Uhl is assigned to an important overseas post, the Army announced.
Last Sunday Rev J E Johnson of Trinity Methodist church redirected the evening service to four young girls becoming missionaries. The service included missionary hymns, readings from Psalm 24 by Louise Grizzard, talks on Stewardship, a piano solo by Grizzard, and remarks by Amelia Lamon and Mildred Stewart. The group invited the congregation to come forward for prayer and consecration as cameos and five prayers were offered ending with benediction by J O Parker.
Burchett and other overseas Army personnel departed yesterday for Atlanta Georgia. The letter regarding his $155 allowance should be on hand when he arrives at his Annis ton home at 1616 Gurnee Street tomorrow.
The Associated Press notes the Southeast endured sweltering weather with many readings above 90 and several cities logging May era highs. Orlando reached 102, Savannah 101, and Tallahassee 100, while Atlanta's May average ran three degrees below normal.
Probate Court grants Letters of Administration to E Della McBride on May 23 1945 by Judge T C Almon Morgan County notice to all claimants to present claims within the legal period or be barred. May 25 June 1 8 1945.
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