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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1942
Page
10
The section quotes Harold L. Ickes warning of heatless houses if coal is unavailable this winter. A nationwide push urges households to stockpile a full winter supply this summer, with loans arranged to assist dealers in expanding coal yard capacity.
W Bateman 51, formerly mayor of College Park Georgia, died at his Wetumpka home after a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday morning and burial will be in Wetumpka city cemetery.
Washington report notes grocers must closely monitor coffee sales and quota limits under the food rationing system. Harold B. director of food rationing said no immediate rationing is planned, but controls will stay tight.
A Tacoma wedding notice reports Robert W. Hawkins, listed as shipsitter, marrying Betty Barrington who is described as a riveter. The item mentions funds from a U S Savings Bond Pledge Campaign, forming a large snowball toward an unspecified goal.
Dorothy Roff suggests a frugal two week staycation due to gas and tire limits. With fuel rationing and travel restrictions, plan a backyard retreat by sunbathing, reading, and simple play clothes while avoiding costly resort trips. Tomorrow: Take A Rest From The Cookstove.
The Central Baptist church concludes its daily vacation Bible school this Friday in the church main auditorium at 1745 hours. The two week program serves 330 pupils with an average daily attendance of 240. After the closing exercises, parents view handwork, and certificates are awarded for perfect attendance. A Friday picnic at Delano Park follows with lunch and games.
Colonel Robert S. Henry told the Southeast shippers advisory board that freight car use has risen from 1929 to 1942 with Pearl Harbor. he warned that railroads will need even more capacity as war production continues and rubber wears out. He cited an 80 percent surge in transportation demand since 1939. The wartime budget includes for regular purchases of U S Savings Bonds.
Arnold McLemore faces a first degree murder charge in the Limestone County Municipal Court after a shooting during a chicken dispute with Theo Pepper a well known farmer and father of eleven. Pepper urged McLemore to keep chickens out of his crops and was shot during the altercation.
McLemore, 36, married with five children, is defended by James H. McCoy, Athens attorney, as the State’s side is led by George C. Johnson, county solicitor, with R. B. Patton as special prosecutor.
Joe B. Sarver of Athens is appointed acting postmaster following the death of Lonnie Cribbs and interim service by Frank Patterson. Sarver, a former alderman and retired grocer, is a brother of the late Charles W. Sarver and will serve until a permanent postmaster is chosen after civil service exams.
June 18 report from Hay Holt notes labor shortages threaten crop harvest. Town boys assist farmers to secure seed and harvest is expected to finish within a week.
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