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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1943

Page

3

Yugoslav Guerrillas Drive Axis From 1200 Square Miles

Yugoslav guerrillas claim to have pushed Axis troops back to Croatia and Slovenia, yielding 1200 square miles and 21 railway stations. Croat units reportedly seized nine miles of railway near Zagreb and captured 3800 rifles along with other war materiel. Serbian forces reportedly retreated to mountains while guerrillas maintained operations along lines from Belgrade to Nis and Sarajevo.

London Draja Mihailovic Croatia Slovenia Hitler Siegmund Wilhelm List Balkans Zagreb Gracac Otacac Belgrade Nis Sarajevo Greece

Lawrence County Black Ground Notes and Visits

Local column records numerous social visits and illness notes from Black Ground community. Names include Parker Copeland Campbell Waldrep Crisler and Woodall families with travel to nearby towns Moulton Town Creek Decatur Cherokee and Town Creek. Several relatives attend church events and funerals. Mae Bell Parker and Clezell Parker visit Town Creek.

Tom. Collier Curtis Copeland Pratt Copeland Ne Smith Luther Campbell Clara Glenn Moulton Harold Crisler Virgil Richey Decatur Simon Patterson Lynn Conner Jack Davis Town Creek John Crisler Ruth Campbell Pauline Helen Lansdell Claude Copeland Mary Francis Edward Copeland Ann Near Black Ground Church James Parker Winfred Jessie Waldrep Lee Waldrep

Blue Stamps Protein Value Chart and Local Social Notes

This clipping lists blue stamp point values for peas beans and lentils with a 4 point per pound rate and notes to consult the official chart at the grocer. It also mentions family visits by the Copeland and Thrasher households and a Navy practice of naming cruisers after American cities and territories.

U. S. Navy

The Blind Man's Secret Ad Hoc

Willard reveals the murder method and tube theft tied to Professor Halder's case. He explains sneaking into the lab through a trap door, burying the tube, then delivering it to the FBI. The group confronts Hans as the killer, with Agatha fearing exposure of secrets. A knock interrupts the revelation.

Clemantine Willard Agatha Professor Halder Braxton Marsh Cleman Clenmiantine Otto FBI Auntie Hans Mabel Harrington

Ration Chart Item Notes on Blue Stamp Surrender

The chart specifies surrender of Blue Stamps for spinach leafy greens tomato juice vegetable juices fruit juices and nectars. It notes weight columns and doubts should be checked in weight.

Alabama Supreme Court Frees Some Death Row Inmates

The Alabama Supreme Court reversed six death sentences, ordering new trials for Henry Lester Coffey Horace Mitchell and David Mitchell and affirming the others. Coffey's case cited error in admitting evidence of a past assault. two other defendants face new trials, while Frank Johnson's petition for review was denied and execution dates set for August 6 for two murder cases.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Supreme Court Henry Lester Coffey Madison County James £. Walker Huntsville Anna Bell Carr Lawson

Morgan County Rescue Mrs W A Helms

Community notes list visits among Morgan County residents including Mrs W A Helms and family. Ed Thomas traveled to Cullman County for business. Navy repair ships are named for Roman and Greek mythological figures.

Morgan County Rescue W. A. Helms U. S. Navy

North Star singing convention visits fill Morgan County

Mr and Mrs Archie Rowell and children visited J M McManus and traveled to Logan for the North Star singing convention. Evelyn McManus from Cullman stayed with Chester McManus. Wesley Cheetam attended the Logan event and reported good singing. Adrian Law and daughter visited Trader parents. Bill Walker harvested lespedera with a crew near his farm and a Central buyer bought a hog from J D Law.

Dave Whisenant James Union Hill J. D. Hennessee Owen Edwards Farley C. S. Edwards Willie Brown Irie Compton Compton Modie Edwards Huntsville Alvin Moon Will Garrison Aaron Garrison Ethel Criscoe Joe Sara Anne Clyde Compton Ethel Mamye Melvin Pine Ridge Alta Curry Emmet Helms Grafton Helms Larkinsville Iris Walter Jimmy Jerry Iris Dell O. C. Couch Morgan City Archie Rowell J. M. McManus Logan Evelyn McManus Cullman Chester McManus Wesley Cheetam Ava Duskin Blount County Adrian Law Little Trader J. D. Law Johnie Lee Bernice McManus Mire M. McManus Bill Walker Gold Ridge Mr. Rogers Central Winfred McManus

Army Special Service Division Opens Troop Recreation Facilities

The Special Service Division of the Army provides recreation facilities for troops to boost morale and leisure options during service.

Special Service Division The Army

Also Mentioned on This Page

FLIT National Bureau of Standards Lawrence County Clezenl Parker Durkee Bama Peanut JAR Hsc HEINZ MRS. Farmer’s Corn Stokely E. J. Peas Tennessee Staley Octagon Laundry Lic Ldec Purex Lee Laan KLM Bill Copeland Near Moulton Minor Thrasher Madison Man Morgan County Willingham Luzianne Woodbury Facial HAPPY MU Near Lea GRAND Mrs. Calvin Johnson Near Walker A. Alter Decatur Transit Leora Paul Robinson James Roberts
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