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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1944

Page

8

Demos Plan for Meeting in Chicago for Roosevelt Nomination

Democratic Chairman Robert E Hannegan organized a Chicago committee to plan the July 19 convention where Roosevelt may win a second nomination. A keynote speaker and convention chairmanship were discussed with Governor Robert S Kerr seen as a likely keynote pick. Governor John W Bricker dined in Washington with Republican first termers amid presidential ambitions.

Associated Press Robert E Hannegan Roosevelt Chicago Hannegan Robert S. Kerr Oklahoma John W. Bricker Ohio Washington Bricker

Epworth League Social At Forrest Chapel Home

A large crowd attended a social Saturday night hosted by the Forrest Chapel Epworth League at Lloyd Burns home. Attendees included Opal Morgan Edith Curtis Pandora Breeding Binian Breeding Betty Orr Eloise Jones Freda Atkins Jr Cobb T L Speakman Lloyd Burns Freeman Bridges Howard Montgomery Ilman Story Olan and companions Rayvin Smith Adrian Jones Gurney Segars Mildred Garner with visitors Stella Jean Sandlin Eula Dee Morris Evelyn Cooper Harold King Jay Breeding Freeman Blenkenship and Reuben Sims.

Lloyd Burns Forrest Chapel Epworth League Opal Morgan Edith Curtis Pandora Binian Breeding Betty Orr Eloise Jones Freda Atkins

Idaho Senate Nomination Race Sees Narrow Vote Tally

In Idaho the race for the democratic senate nomination shows a tight tally with D Worth Clark trailing briefly and Glen Taylor leading at times as 713 of 845 precincts report. The unofficial counts flip between Clark and Taylor while James Hawley lags. official results due after 715 precincts tabulated. Governor Bottolfsen wins Republican nomination for senate. The Texas Supreme Court allows pro Roosevelt democrats to seek to print electors on the July 22 ballot.

Tion United States Idaho Senate D. Worth Clark Glen Taylor Pocateco James H. Hawley

Warm Springs Foundation Aids About 150 Persons

The anti paralysis institute founded by President Roosevelt at Warm Springs accommodates about 150 people seeking treatment and rehabilitation services at the facility.

Warm Springs Foundation Roosevelt

Your Handy Guide for Your War on Insects and Dairy Notes

The article promotes a free guide on insect pest control for dairymen to protect milk production. It discusses cooling methods with water versus air, emergency barrels, and milk house tanks. It also covers hay cutting timing based on university bulletins from Minnesota Purdue and Tennessee, advising readers to contact extension services for further copies.

Kraft Kraft Cheese Company Peshtigo Court Chicago Illinois University of Minnesota Tennessee Department of Agricultural Extension University of Tennessee Knoxville Tenn Minnesota Purdue University Purdue St. Paul Lafayette Ind

Note on mailed tax guidance for non residents

A fragmented note discusses mailed guidance for non residents and mentions potential charges. It references state matters and advises consulting a local contact, Bob, for clarification. The text is garbled but signals guidance about state taxation or forms.

Duck

Postwar buyers expect rapid service and cheaper goods

Washington reports senators foresee a buyers market after the war with quick laundry turnaround. They cite understaffed service industries during wartime and expect competition to improve conditions as raw materials release boosts production and shortages ease, though some items like vacuum cleaners and cars will face backlogs for months or years.

Francis J. Kelly Washington George D-Ga Senate Butler R-Neb

Greyhound Strikes Halt Most Birmingham Bus Runs

Four of five principal Southeastern Greyhound Birmingham division routes were suspended due to a 30-mechanic work stoppage over a new June 1 schedule. Idle routes included Jackson ville and Montgomery via several cities. the Birmingham to Nashville run remained active using elsewhere serviced buses. Union AFL spokesman cited overtime pay loss as key issue.

Birmingham Ala Southeastern Greyhound Lines Southeastern Jacksonville Fla Montgomery Mobile Selma Atlanta Anniston Chattanooga Gadsden Nashville Florence J. R. Corum AFL

Bus Schedules Return to Normal at Local Terminal

Local Greyhound terminal reports schedules operating normally this afternoon after a brief disruption last night. A spokesman confirmed all buses are running today with minor delays previously noted.

Greyhound

Mrs Hopkins Addresses Morgan County on Prisoner of War Aid

A Morgan County audience and Limestone County visitors heard Mrs. Howard V. Hopkins, Washington Red Cross prisoner of war representative, explain camp conditions and aid. She answered questions about sending packages and how often they may be sent, urging families to contact the local Red Cross for details.

Morgan County Limestone County Mamie Walker Red Cross Howard V. Hopkins Washington Red Cross Hopkins

Cop toc Rites Held Friday for Edwin Copto c

Funeral services for Edwin Coptoc seventy six year old Mooresville resident known as Uncle Billy who died June 12 at the veterans hospital in Memphis will be held Friday at eleven in Mooresville cemetery with Rev F J Schlosser officiating Interment in Mooresville with Brown directing. He was a veteran of the Indian wars and a former Nebraska legislator who had lived in Mooresville for thirty five years. He is survived by two sisters one of whom is Mrs Lorena Cop toc of Chambers Nebraska, two brothers and other relatives. Active pallbearers are George McCrary W R Hill Walter Bettingfield Douglas Hagan Dr T G Morrow and Butler Hine Honorary pallbearers include S J Nethery B N and B A Bibb J G Hill C A Oliver J M Aldridge and R S Banks.

Edwin Coptoc Mooresville Uncle Billy Veterans Hospital Memphis F. J Schlosser Brown Chambers Nebraska Billy Decatur Lorena Coptoc George McCrary W. R. Hill Walter Bettingfield Douglas Hagan T. G. Morrow Butler Hine S. J. Nethery B. N B. A. Bibb J. G. Hill C. A. Oliver J. M. Aldridge R. S. Banks

Weather patterns move from west to east in temperate zones

In temperate zones weather typically travels west to east driven by prevailing westerlies. The pattern affects storm tracks temperature shifts and rainfall across mid latitude regions.

Wedding News in Cullman County Fairview Environs

A wedding of interest occurred Saturday night as Miss Imogene Haynes wed Jack Dollar. Couples, relatives, and friends gathered with local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith and Mrs. Annie Smith. Attendees shared visits, prayers, and social hours through the weekend.

Cullman County Fairview Joe Smith Imogene Haynes Jack Dollar Jack Haynes Annie Smith Mr. View Joe Ake W. G. Casey John Lewis L. P.morris Central Maude Hesterley Charlie Hesterey

Sub Invades Fishing Area Near Boston

A German submarine shelled and machine-gunned a Boston trawler in the North Atlantic. Captain James L. Abbott and most of the crew abandoned ship, but the Lark later limped into port with a sieved hull while two sailors remained aboard to salvage the vessel.

Boston North Atlantic James L. Abbott Lark F. J. O'Hara Brothers Abbott John Aspell Dan Maloney Rex

Breed Family Goes Fishing Leaves Luck in River

The Breed family and Mr and Mrs Luther Breed and kin went fishing but joked they left their luck in the river as they return empty handed.

Luther Breed

Local Social News from Limestone County Oak Grove Area

Weekend visiting and family updates from Limestone County communities include Misses Margaret and Sallie Biggerstaff guests of Miss Lily Mae Nichols. Mr and Mrs Shields Jones hosting Chester Jones family. Pvt Walter Biggerstaff in Panama sends word he is well. Rachel Biggerstaff visiting Helen Nichols. Emma Clutts and family with Kate and Alvis Clark. Earl Matt Bumpus and A N Bumpus families noted.

Margaret and Sallie Biggerstaff Lily Mae Beatrice Nichols Elkmont Shields Jones Bethel Chester Jones Mazie Ann Walter Buddy) Biggerstaff Panama T. B. Biggerstaff Athens Rachel "Biggerstaff Helen Nichols Emma Clutts Cross Keys Kate Clark Alvis Clark Earl Matt) Bumpus A. N. Bumpus

U-Boat Attacks Lark as Survivors Escape in Lifeboat

After an underwater craft disappeared, a U-boat surfaced near the lifeboat miles from the Lark. It circled and fired shells, tearing 500 holes in sails and seven large holes in the hull. Abbott recalls a third weapon used.

Dory Abbott

Hartselle Plans Fifth War Loan Drive

J E Stone Jr reports the fifth war loan drive in Hartselle will map to prior methods with house to house canvassing on June 16. Girl Scouts led by Frances Reeves will cover residential areas while four two man business team canvassers sweep the business district. Citizens should report bonds already bought and planned purchases for June and July counting toward county quotas. past drive raised about $100000 and officials hope to top that.

State Agricultural Extension Service Kraft Hartselle J. E. Stone, Jr Frances Reeves

Illness Spurs Postponement of Nashville Visit

The Bumpus families from Good Springs and Route 5 were in contact as their children in the Howard Bumpus household came down with measles. Mrs. Bumpus’s Nashville trip was postponed until a later date.

Howard Bumpus Good Springs Lee Bumpus

Keep medicines in original bottles to avoid selection errors

Guidance urges storing medicines in their original bottles with tight caps and clear labels in the medicine cabinet to prevent confusion when selecting the correct drug. It emphasizes labeling and organized storage to reduce mix ups and ensure safety.

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