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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
8
Louis P. Lochner reports that Hitler pursues a dual assault on Roman Catholic and Lutheran churches while claiming Christian religion is a Jewish product. The Nazis quietly pressure believers, suppress church influence, and exclude church members from government roles as the war continues.
The author notes wartime restrictions on religious services and hospital visits, with clergy censored. Observations from internment at Bad Nauheim and Berlin show crowded churches despite persecution. Death notices shift from allegiance to the Führer to faith in Jesus Christ, signaling strong resolve to resist a National Church.
Kansas City reports Elliott Park owner Russell Elliott plans to borrow a combine and strip soil from six acres to thresh out 125 tons of shot left from eight years of trap shooting. He has already harvested 20 tons of brass ends from shells. Both metals to aid war effort.
Mrs. Mary Ann England spent the week end in Pleasant Valley. Velma Roberts and grandson Cleon visited Mrs. Fannie Mae Moore of Bethlehem. Arther Self and children called on Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Wilbanks. Will Bradford and family stay with relatives in town. Sallie Osborn of Forest Chapel visited her parents C. J. and Mrs. Roberts. Depreasts called on Stanford Callahan. W E Brown and daughter Carolyn visited A P Roberts. Percy Fretwell spent the week end in Lawrence County.
Helena Valley rancher Charles Olsen recalled a 1912 incident when a woman repaid a favor by giving him $30 and a calf. He notes people tend to pay their debts and trusts their memory.
The International Uniform Lesson for June 14 centers on Luke 24 1 48 with the Golden Text Ye are witnesses of these things The article recounts Jesus resurrection on April 9 30 AD and the empty tomb visit by Mary Magdalene Joanna and Mary mother of James The journey to Emmaus the appearance to the disciples and the breaking of bread are described along with Jesus proving he is risen and commissioning his followers to proclaim repentance and forgiveness beginning at Jerusalem The piece emphasizes that the disciples were transformed into witnesses to these events.
Elbert Kilgore and kin from Logan visit Rev and Mrs Green and granddaughter Betty Ruth. Multiple families from Decatur Florence Cullman and Selma spend weekends with relatives here and in Birmingham. Several trips to Huntsville Snead College and Fort Benning noted among locals.
East coast motorists receive two week reprieve from planned June 30 ration change. Beginning Monday non essential drivers may buy six gallons per unit instead of three as OPA doubles unit value to cover the extension. Training for registrars and ration boards will delay the switch to a full coupon book until July 15.
Three Johnson brothers from War, West Virginia depart the town to serve in the armed forces. Joseph enters the Army, Edward joins the Marines, and Garnet signs with the Navy, following their parents Mr. and Mrs. James B. Johnson.
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