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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1948

Page

13

Monument To Be Unveiled For W Isley Memorial Service

The Woodmen of the World will conduct a memorial service and unveiling for W Isley who died March 6 1947 at Moss Chapel cemetery on Sunday afternoon June 30 at 3 00 o clock. Sovereign M E Kilpatrick F C Birmingham will direct the service with assistance from other members.

Woodmen of the World Fraternal Order Aest W. Isley Moss’ Chapel Cemetery M. E. Kilpatrick F. C Birmingham

Governor Folsom Backs TVA Steam Plant Plan

Governor James E. Folsom endorsed the proposed TVA steam generating plant at New Johnsonville Tennessee. He said Alabama industries and agriculture are progressing and would need the extra power. A four million dollar appropriation to start work has passed the Senate and awaits action in the House.

Montgomery Ala TVA New Johnsonville Tenn James E. ‘Folsom Alabama Senate House

Admiral Spruance to Retire From Navy on July First

Admiral Raymond A. Spruance will retire July 1 after reaching the retirement age of 62. He has been president of the naval war college at Newport R I and commanded the fifth fleet in its campaign against Japan, including the Midway victory.

Washington Raymond A. Spruance Navy Spruance Naval War College Newport R. I Fifth Fleet Midway

Wallace quartet to provide music at Woodmen service

Sovereign Isley, age 64, longtime Woodmen of the World member and consul commander for three camps, dies after 44 years with the order. He served as secretary of the Northwestern Log Rollers Association and belonged to Victory Camp No. 1945. Funeral is at 3:00 PM with music by the Wallace quartet from Hartselle.

Victory Camp No Birmingham Hartselle Wallace Quartet Sovereign Isley Woodmen of the World Northwestern Log Rollers Association

Daily Crossword Puzzle Highlights and Cryptogram

A dense read of crossword clues across and down with entries from Medieval tale to Open pose and Constella. Includes a Cryptoquote puzzle OZJ'OZBPQ PQI- KQCUJ, OZI. OZBPQ PQJ GCM PQCP KZUPU PQM VXLJ and a stray note about rabbits and farming tips.

Annual singing scene draws locals to Lebanon event

Lawrence County notes report a Sunday singing at Lebanon with attendees including John McCaghren in Georgia with his son Hollis, Edd Stephenson and Floyds from Hartselle, Decatur visitors Alma Suggs and Miss Audrey Hill, and other residents visiting relatives and attending services.

Lebanon John McCaghren Georgia Hollis McCaghren Edd Stephenson Floyd Stephenson Near Hartselle Flavel Suggs Alma Decatur George Sinquefield Sinquefield Montgomery Audrey Hill Hattie Hill Guy -Smith Priceville Eunice Simpson Aldridge Grove Charles Speaker Grady Legg Luther Hampton Moulton Paul Terry Lawrence Kelsoe Betty Kelsoe Harry Way

Job Outlook for Graduates Brims With Opportunity

The Department of Labor reports a favorable labor market with high employment as 200000 plus college graduates and 1,000,000 secondary school graduates seek work this summer. Engineering will see competition while advanced chemistry degrees improve chances. Overall graduates face a wide field of available positions with a demand for well trained personnel across professional fields and nearly ten million additional teachers needed.

Department of Labor Labor Department

Women Face Jobs and Summer Work Options in Biasing Era

The piece outlines female labor trends for high school graduates, noting clerical and sales roles as common paths and encouraging training in medicine, librarianship, or teaching. It highlights summer jobs from ranch work to forestry, camp counseling, and domestic tasks, urging readers to seek varied opportunities and skill up for success.

U. S. Forestry Service

Knife features a full tang with dual rivets

Vivian Brown notes that a good knife should have a tang extending through most of the handle and at least two rivets securing it, ensuring strength and durability.

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