Wartime musings urge patience as defeat of Hitler looms
A column urges restraint and practical postwar planning, noting hard fighting remains in Europe and that the Atlantic Wall is overstated. It contrasts optimism about Berlin with realities of German resistance, urging Americans to stay steadfast and avoid premature bets on victory.
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Germany
Hitler
France
Europe
United States
Himmler
Tokyo
Family of Nations
Paratroopers Spearhead Invasion Into France And Italy
In early invasion days Allied troops crossed into France with bold paratroopers delivering troops and supplies behind German lines. The heroic air assault is praised for fearless actions and unwavering resolve against the occupying forces.
Pray and persevere for Allied victory and harsh justice
A wartime column urges continued prayer for Allied success and supplies. It quotes General Eisenhower expressing satisfaction with Allied forces and condemns German and Japanese militarism, predicting punishment for Japan and isolation of its people after defeat.
OFFICE CAT by Junius
A collage of light verse and comic captions. Panels joke about daily life, money, dieting, love, and interaction with authority. Bystanders, students, and a father figure feature in miniature punchlines across a range of quips.
The Remedy and a Sailor Storyteasing Exchange
A compact humor piece riffs on gossip and propriety. A girl asks to see the captain aboard a transport crossing the big pond, and a sailor replies the captain is forward while the girl insists she is not backward. A wry line about a man paddling his own canoe and children hints at tension between independence and harmony.
Central Baptist Invites Pulpit Speakers For Summer
The Decatur Daily notes Central Baptist Church maintains an aggressive outreach and will host leading preachers each Sunday while awaiting a permanent pastor. On June 11 Dr. J. E. Dillard of Nashville will preach at both services, a return visit tied to his earlier revival. Subsequent speakers include Dr. Jerome O. Williams on June 18 and Dr. W. R. Alexander on June 25, with Dr. McCall on July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Southside’ Baptist Church
Birmingham
Jerome O. Williams
Haseen
W. R. Alexander
McCall
D. D. Gibson
Floyd Gilliam Dies at 86 Former Madison County Tax Collector
Floyd H. Gilliam 86, longtime Madison county tax collector, died at his Huntsville home yesterday. Survived by three sons R H Gilliam W H Gilliam John Gilliam all of Huntsville and a daughter Mrs W C Davis of New Market.
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Huntsville
Ala
Floyd H. Gilliam
Madison County
R. H
W. H
John Gilliam
W. C. Davis
New Market
Alabama measles cases rise to 148 last week
The State Health Department reported 148 measles cases in Alabama counties for the past week, up from 135 the week prior. The week before last showed the lowest total of the year.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Health Department
Alabama
Vitamin B Complex Roles and Cautions from Dr. Clendening
Dr. Logan Clendening explains Vitamin B is a complex, essential group including thiamine riboflavin nicotinic acid pyridoxine and pantothenic acid. He cautions against wholesale capsule use favors natural food sources, notes neuritis link to deficiency and diabetic interactions, and discusses tropics and hydration guidance.
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Tropics
Carrot Juice Boosts Night Vision But Not Excessive Intake
The claim links Vitamin A in carrots to preventing night blindness and improving night sight, noting aviators receive a nightly allowance. It warns against overuse to avoid yellowing the skin.
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C. R
Local residents host visits and social gatherings this week
Mrs Bill Lovett and daughter Mrs J P Boyles visited J T Lovett in Florida. Mrs Melton Crisler and children Medwich and Windell were guests of Mr and Mrs Will Parker. Mr and Mrs Lynn Conner of Moulton were guests of Mr and Mrs John Crisler. Simon Patterson is off work this week due to health. Mrs Lyndon Jeffreys visits Courtland family. Mrs Howard Odell Mae Bell Parker and others were weekend guests of Ruby and Mavis Randolph and family. Various families hosted and visited relatives in Gum Springs Woll Springs Leighton Hatton and nearby towns.
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Bill Lovett
J.P.’ Boyles
J. T. Lovett
U. S. Navy
Florida
Melton Crisler
Medwich
Windell
Will Parker
Lynn Conner
Moulton
John Crisler
Simon Patterson
Lyndon Jeffreys
Elbert Jeffreys
Courtland
Howard Odell
Mae Bell Parker
Ruby
Mavis Randolph
J. M. Randolph
Gum Springs
Gradie Waldrop
Carl
Tom Parker
Luther Campbell
Sands
Sam Landell
Mae Bell
Martha Parker
Moulton Saturda
Floyd Landsdell
Woll Springs
Jessie Waldrep
Gladys
Lee Waldrep
Arlie Parker
Hutson
Jack Parker
Palmer
Ernest . Blankenship
Leighton
Simon
Patterson
O.A. Terry
O'dee Terry
Hatton
Alabama asks Michigan to extradite Walters for stand shooting trial
Alabama government requests Governor of Michigan to return Frederick Walters to face trial in the refreshment stand shooting of his wife four years ago, seeking resolution after long pursuit.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Michigan
Frederick Walters
Walter Winchell on Broadway Silent satire and society notes
Walter Winchell catalogs Broadway and Hollywood sightings at the Jack Warner mansion and the Mocambo party. It lists Elsa Maxwell, Eddie Lamarr, Virginia Bruce and Gregory Ratoff among glittering names and winking anecdotes about prizes, marriages, receptions, and war letters.
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New York
Hollywood
Jack Benny
Elsa Maxwell
Edmund Galding
Annie Sheridan
Edy Lamarr
Jack Warner
Virginia Bruce
Romanoff
Bob Hopé
H. Wartren
M. Gordon
Moody
Simone Simon
Ellen Drew
Marianne O’brien
Cologne
Col
Darry
Zanuck
Memos of a Midnighter and Busy 1922 Screen World
Barbara Smith custody case and Bobby Martyn divorce noted. Barbara to file in Arizona. Jessel directs ex-wife screen test at 20th. Helen Ferguson stars in S. Franklin’s Brass. Walter Hampden to turn 65. Betty Grable may dye hair for New York visit. Hampshire House maid shortage shifts bed-making duties to guests. Billboard poll shows Bobby-Sex brigade favors Holiday for Strings. ODD items follow: John O'Donnell marries paper’s copy girl. Jane Powell at 14 praised for Song of the Open Road. Eddie Garr at the Roxy. Deanna Durbin in Christmas Holiday. Louis Jordan’s crew at Truc. Becky Reyher cartoon book Stork Run. Snyder-Gray murder trial reprint in Scope. Al Newman scoring for Woodrow Wilson film with 125 period songs.
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Bobby Martyn
Barbara Smith
Arizona
Geo. Jessel
20Th
Helen Ferguson
Franklin
Walter Hampden
Andre Ilan Keith
Betty Grable
New York
Hampshire House
Billboard
Holiday
Sinatra
Bing
John O'Donnell
News Washington
Jane Powell
Criterion
Eddie Garr
Deanna Durbin
Universal
Louis Jorsdan
Truc
Becky Reyher
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Sounds in the Night at bar scenes cited in brief exchange
A scarce fragment notes conversations at the Stork Bar and Reuben's with quick quips about a film. The line Onlookers reference May I buy you a drink and a jab about a latest picture. Bill's Gay appears as a referenced location or name in the fragment.
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Stork
Reuben
Bill
Torch Song and Midtown Vignette Featured in Poetic Sketches
The piece presents Staff Sgt. MacKellar verse about remembering Spring amid winter, seeking hope through memory and youth. It also highlights Betty Reilly at the Versailles as a witty nightclub character in a Midtown vignette with a playful reply to a visitor.
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Ww. MacKellar
Late Night Whisperers Across World of Celebrities
Lt Col Obolensky cables that Blue Serge arrived abroad. The Callis household expects their fourth image. Odilka Chase recovers in Medical Center and goes home next week. Pat Kennedy, Ben Bernie's associate, weds Connie Callahan soon. Benny Goodman ties up with Shep Fields for coast to coast broadcasts. Melody Thomson fronts Raleigh adverts. Clau dette Colbert rivals. Cedars of Leban siege ends. Fanny Brice ill. Alfred Hitchcock dieting heal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serge Obolensky
Blonde Lovely
Melody Thomson
Conover
H'wood
Claudette Colbert
Cedars of Lebanon
Fanny Brice
Alf Hitchcock
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Foot Pain Relief
An ad promotes Moone's Emerald Oil claiming to end foot pain soreness and odors with a money back guarantee. It touts comfort for tender feet, corn and callous relief, and notes Goldel's Drug Store as a seller with thousands of bottles sold annually.
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Moone
Peru
Goldel
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