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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1943

Page

8

Memorial hospital president Stilwell dies in Georgia

Stilwell president of Memorial hospital died in Macon Georgia after being injured days earlier. Police say he left a New York dinner and was found dazed at his home. He had previously lived in New Jersey and Webster North Carolina connections appear in the family obituary notices.

N. J Stilwell Memorial Hospital Wesday Macon Muhlen Hospital Plainfield Earl Eon New Yark Webster N. C County Medical Society Ew Jersey Medical Society College of Radiologists North Carolina Jefferson Medical Philadelphia Atlantic City Vertie Welly Stillwell Wil A. Stilwell Webster, N. C Wiliam Eaten Jessie Latta Hills George Dilof Beta Bataan Manila Lingayen Front Mariveles Florida Corregidor Manila Bay China Sea Wainwright Pampanga Plains United States Cavite Nichols Field Zablan Field Fort McKinley

Deliveries Limited Washington Restricts Small Packages

The firm announces an immediate halt on delivering packages under five pounds or under 60 inches in length within the Eastern gasoline shortage area.

Washington

Black Market Coercion Reported in Alabama

The Office of War Information said black market coercion on a comparatively large scale at several points in Alabama has been reported to the distribution administration.

Black Market Birmingham Office of War Information Ala

Morcarn County Social Notes Highlight Local Encounters

Rev P A Green fulfilled his regular appointment at Pleasant View. Mrs L H Merrell is seriously ill in Cullman hospital. The text lists frequent Sunday visitors among the Lindler, Puryear, Adams, Ryan, Cobb, Vann, Enterkin, and related families, with travel from Danville, Bloomington, Birmingham, Union Mississippi, Falkville, Center Grove, and Center.

P. A. Green Pleasant View L. H. Merrell Cullman _ hospital Boyd Puryear Danville E. B. Puryear Robert Adams Jimmie Adams B. F. Turrentine Leo Livingston Jerry Morgan Cullman R. A. Ryan Monte Rice Albert Cobb Bloomington Ind Hyland Ryan Birmingham John Vann Brooks Lindler R. Long Falkville C. E. Tosh Union Afton Cobb J. G. Green James Panter Route 2 Robbie Lou Ryan Brooks Linder Mildred Hunter Gretta Rolland Glenda Gene Enterkin Center Grove Eunice Oden

Parks in Buenos Aires Surpass Hundred in City

Buenos Aires, Latin America's largest city, reportedly hosts about 100 parks. The figure highlights the urban green space network amid a sprawling metropolitan area.

Buenos Aires Latin America

Manila Retreat and Filipino Ally’s Stand

Excerpt recounts December 1941 events as Manila braces for Japanese arrival. The narrator and Jacoby seek headquarters in Bataan after MacArthur declares Manila open. They meet Colonel Pierce and see Philippine troops en route, while Carlos explains racial divides and loyalty to his country amid looming captivity.

MacArthur Manila Jacoby No. 1 Calle Victoria Colonel Harries General MacArthur Diller

Homecoming crowds and church events in Jones Chapel community

The community reports a large homecoming at the Church of God with Rev T Douglas and the Goodman trio from Birmingham as guests. Other notes include military family updates, ongoing church projects, and plans for an annual singing in the school auditorium. Scientists and rain shortages affect crops, and Pvt Ruben Ogie has arrived in North Africa.

Central Hightower Edward Brown Church of God T. Douglas Goodman Trio Birmingham Nina Mae Barnett Thurston Rogers Albert Lee Rolle Lee Gilbert Jefters Arlen Troy Skinner Savilla Smith Olen Lee U. S. Army Margie Kelsoe Leonard Eddy Danville Pfc Ruben Ogie North Africa Leo Skinner Missouri New Baptist Church

Tax Deductions For Joe In War Years Under Review

Public guidance explains that income tax is taxed on earnings above exemptions and not the entire pay. It shows Joe with a $55 weekly wage facing deductions including income tax war bonds social security and insurance, and compares scenarios of 25 percent war bond investments and higher Social Security with the impact on take home pay.

Washington Joe Morgenthau Congress

All Night Meeting Report From Sardis Saturday

An all night meeting is noted to take place in Sardis on Saturday night. The event details are limited but indicate extended hours or late proceedings at the Sardis venue. No further information on participants or agenda is provided.

Carlos Manila Asia Iatics Philippines America Malaya Burma India Clark Lee The Viking Press Sardis

Lawrence County Chalybeate Chalybeate News Brief

Local notes report neighbors awaiting rain and list visits by L C Terry Velma Terry J W Voss H R Voss E C Coffey W R Foutch Virgil Lainear Clifton Wilburn Russell Terry Carwell Cantrell Sam Terry and church preaching plans next weekend with a reminder to attend.

L. C. Terry Knoxville Velma Terry J. W. Voss Bessemer H. R. Voss E. C. Coffey W. R. Foutch Smythal, Tenn Virgil Lainear Flint Mich Clifton Wilburn Russell Terry Mt. Moriah Carwell Cantrell Sam Terry

Patrol Asked to Help in Search for Two Missing Boys

The state highway patrol was asked to aid in the hunt for Eugene Lovelady age 18 and Randall Weaver age 14 who were last seen here on June 15 around 5 30 PM. Weaver wore a dark brown suit and the Weaver car is also being sought. The boys may have headed toward Ardmore and a reward is offered for the car and occupants. Anyone with information should contact the patrol.

State Highway Patrol Eugene Lovelady Ranald Weaver Weaver Ardmore

War costs and wages report show wartime average income

December 15 1942 figures place Washington DC top earning $33.80 weekly or $1757.49 yearly while Mobile tops $28 weekly or about $1453.85 yearly. The Bureau notes costs rose roughly 5 percent since then and most people face a lower standard of living due to the war.

Washington, D. C Mobile Joe

Evangelist Piper Concludes Austinville Gospel Tent

Last night in Austinville the Evangelist Piper preached on Believing Is See se and on salvation by faith alone citing Acts 16 31. Tonight he topics Hell with Cliff Berrows leading The Great Judgment Morn and the Austinville Baptist church closes the campaign Sunday June 20 urging attendance by all.

Austinville Piper Hell Cliff Berrows

Fish mucus coats bodies aiding swimming

The mucus-like coating on fish bodies lubricates movement and streamlines swimming efficiency. It reduces drag and helps protect skin from injury and infection during movement through water.

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Desirees Loyd's Drug Morcarn County Mrs. Brooks Lindler Anebay Victory Gardens Gisel Courtleigh Sherrow’s Pacific Clark LE San Fernando Mexico Twenty-sixth Cavalry Lingayen Clinton Pierce Pierce Baa Cullman County Jones Chapel Eron White Pettey’s Cleaners By James Marlow George Zielke Bureau of Labor Statistics Lawrence County Palm Beach Lalie Tae Aaa
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