Penney Co. Manager Sees Bright Decatur Future
Harry Higdon, manager of the J C Penney store in Decatur, says the city has the brightest future in the South. He arrived in 1926 and after 17 years calls Decatur home with two residences. A World War I veteran, he has served on local boards and charity groups and lives on Danville Road with his wife and two children.
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South
Harry Hon
J.c.peney Co
Decatur
Higdon
Penney Company
Harry Higdon
France
Fritz
TVA
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
United Charities
Decatur Charity Council
Salvation Army Board
American Legion
Central Baptist Church
Danville Road
Farm Labor Plea Is Made Headlines Morgan County Office
County Extension Agent B. G. Hall says farm labor mobilization centers are set up at the Morgan county agent's office. Farmers needing help should contact the office. city residents may enroll for part time farm work as a patriotic service through the U. S. Crop Corps with pay for work.
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Morgan County
B. G. Hall
Hall
U. S. Crop Corps
Bug causes uproar at dormitory near university campus
A lightning bug invasion at a girls vocational dormitory near the University campus in Tuscaloosa sparked a campus uproar. The disturbance quieted when the fire department arrived, per Chief Pete Mathews.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Pete Mathews
Sabotage Threat Amid Deserted Rancho Casolina
In a Mexican night scene at Rancho Casolina, fashion model turned secretary Jean Marsden sorrows as a truck of mystery unfolds. Steve Landis, head of a rubber plant, investigates a train wreck believed to be sabotage carrying a secret formula.
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Melvin Marsden
Jean Marsden
Steve Landis
Mexico
Jean
Curley
Parkinson
Rancho
Casolina
Landis
Parkinsons
Rosita
Senorita
Mrs. Parkinson
Manana
Steve
Miss Marsden
Godiva
Rancho Casolina
Mexican Central Junction
San Carlos
Pedro's
Vision rules relaxed for WAVES and SPARS enlistment
Lt O H Swayze announces relaxed vision standards for WAVES and SPARS in Alabama. Applicants with near sighted or astigmatic issues may qualify if vision corrected to 20/20 and no organic disease. Navy recruiter at Morgan County Courthouse in Decatur offers info each Monday.
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O. H. Swayze
Alabama
James A. Reeves
Navy
Morgan County
Decatur
Two Pints Cost Over Hundred in Dry County Case
A Decatur resident faced a fine over 100 dollars after possessing two pints of state store whiskey, claimed to be for a friend. Stopped between Birmingham and Anniston, the contraband led to penalties amid dry county enforcement. Bootleggers reportedly sold pints in wet counties for 4.50 to 6.00, cheaper than getting caught transporting small quantities.
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Decatur
Birmingham
Anniston
Alabama
Community Notes From Morgan County Local Gossip
Mrs Bertha Anders and Kay Bryant visit Birmingham relatives. Miss Willodean Minter visits Miss Elizabeth Holland. A large group of youths enjoyed a party hosted by Miss Ovelle Wright. Mr and Mrs Pete Thomason and Mr and Mrs Ratliff Barkley with child visit C E Howse family. Mrs Alice Parker remains ill at her son's home. News of Paul England wounded in North Africa on April 8 brings concern to his parents. May 29 wedding plans for Ophelia Parker and James Orr in Birmingham. Pfc Perry Howse and wife visited, Howse stationed at St Petersburg Florida.
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Bertha Anders
Kay Bryant
Birmingham
Willodean Minter
Elizabeth Holland
Ovelle Wright
Pete Thomason
Ratliff Barkley
Little Daughter
Lebanon
C. E. Howse
Alice Parker
W. M. Parker
Charlie England
Paul
North Africa
Ophelia Parker
Willie Parker
James Orr
Grady Orr
Danville
Orr
Pfc
Perry Howse
Melvin Hardin
Howse
St. Petersburg
Fila
Cancer clinic to be opened in Morgan County
Dr L R Murphree announces a three clinic program to be held in the Morgan County Health Department offices every third Wednesday from 11 to 12 starting June 16. The clinics aim to provide cancer care and information to residents.
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Morgan County Health
L. R. Murphree
Baby Paulette Born to Mr and Mrs Edward England
The couple welcomed a baby daughter named Paulette born on June 7. Lila Grace Alvis recovers from an illness. An annual singing event will be held at Mt Nebo on Sunday and the public is invited.
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Army Air Corps
Edward England
Paulette
Lila Grace Alvis
Mt. Nebo
Clinic Offers Free Cancer Checkups For Morgan County
Health officer announces a Morgan County Medical Society sponsored clinic with the county health department. Open to white and Negro patients, free examinations and treatment guidance by local doctors. Dr Murphree urges use for unexplained symptoms to detect cancer early for better outcomes.
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Morgan County Medical Society
Morgan County Health Department
Murphree
Red Cross May Report Details Corps Hours and Garments
The May report from Red Cross outlines hours by corps: administration 40 hours with 2 members, staff assistant 172 hours with 20 members, canteen 62 hours with 21 members, motor 104 hours with 18 members, and production about 700 members and 250 workers totaling 1688 hours. War relief efforts finished 99 garments with 13 knitted, 4 hospital sheets, and 4 scrap quilts.
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Red Cross
R. T. Harris
Volunteer Special Services
Motor Corps
U. S
Local Red Cross Seeks New Class of Volunteers
The Red Cross reports 23 400 surgical dressings produced and urges new recruits for a fresh volunteer class. Staff Assistants Chairman Mrs L C Brown says volunteers will staff the reception desk at headquarters and perform simple duties. Interested individuals are asked to phone 358 or 940.
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L. C. Brown
Surgical Dressing Division Chairman Urges More Workers
Mrs. J. Y. Hamil promotes the Surgical Dressing Division urging additional volunteers to dedicate time to the work, noting the division’s continued efficient operation and inviting participation.
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J. Y. Hamil
Junior Red Cross Seeks New Members for First Aid Course
Frances Nungester leads junior division as thirty girls sign up for summer surgical dressing. First aid classes start June 21 and all interested boys and girls should contact Miss Frances Nungester this week to enroll.
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Red Cross
Miss Frances Nungester
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J. E. Harris
Falkville
Cold Springs
F.B.L
Mr. Harris
Wakefield Realty & Insurance Co
Lewisburg, Tenn
Porter Anderson
C. Gilbert Ford
960Th Engineer Aviation Tope Company
MacDill Field
Tampa
Florida
Pfc. Ford
Franklin Technical Institute
Boston
Mass
Christabel Ford
E. Moulton T
Lys, Mariana Lois Eby and
John C. Fleming
The
Morgan County Massey
Pauline Morris
Pettey
Young Brothers
Pfe
Archie Young
San Diego
Pvt
Thomas Young
Camp Carson
Coll
E. C. Young
Elkmont
Belk’s
Belk
Hunter Chambray
Ial
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BELKS
Linen Department
Belks Bargain Basement
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