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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1945

Page

5

Willoughby Ladies Aid Society Meets at Church

The Willoughby Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society met Monday afternoon at the church with Mrs. Ralph Hood presiding. Devotional topics included Faith led by Mrs. Ed Austin, followed by prayers of thanks. Next meeting will feature Mrs. Wallace Blackwell.

Ladies Aid Society Willoughby Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Ralph Hood Cox Ed Austin Wallace Blackwell

Annual All Day Singing Slated at Ebernezer Church

The annual all day singing at Ebernezer church is slated for June 24 next Sunday ten miles north of Cullman on the Bee Line highway then west half a mile toward West Point. J Spurgeon Vaunter Sr said every singer and lover of good music is invited and the event is expected to be the best ever held.

Ebernezer Church Cullman Bee-Line Highway West Point J. Spurgeon Vaunter

Bears Add Three Pitchers To Mobile Staff

Hurlers for Bears. Manager Clay Hopper announced the acquisition of three pitchers to bolster his Mobile staff. Bucky Tenner and Ed Spaulding, both from Montreal, have joined the Bears, and Frank Cronin, a former Atlanta hurler, is expected to join today or tomorrow.

BEARS Little Rock Ark Clay Hopper Bucky Tenner Ed Spaulding Montreal Frank Cronin Atlanta Today Hopper

Treatments for Nose and Throat Infections and Ear Health

A 1945 King Features Syndicate piece reviews how nasal and throat infections threaten the eustachian tubes and middle ear. It credits Dr. H. W. Schwartz with bed rest, throat washes, steam, and ephedrine in salt solution to protect ear health, noting that early mastoid drainage reduces surgery. It cautions against routine sulfonamide use, urging careful monitoring if prescribed.

H. W. Schwartz Canada Schwartz

Possibility of a Democratic President Losing Vice Presidency

Washington reports that if Congress follows President Truman’s succession idea, a future four year term could begin with a Democrat in the White House and end with a Republican president. The debate centers on who would succeed if the vice presidency is vacant.

Washington Congress Truman White House Roosevelt Secretary of Treasury Navy Secretary of the Interior Stettinius House of Representatives Sam Rayburn Texas House Rayburn

Community Chest Board Reports On Morgan County Campaigns

The Community Chest board met at Hotel Lyons with nine of twelve members present. Reports highlighted cancer education in Morgan County, the city recreation program, and funds for matching federal support. The group approved affiliating with the national Chest to gain standards and advertising benefits, at a cost of one quarter of one percent of the local quota.

Community Chest Board of Directors Hotel Lyons City Recreation National Community Chest W. B. Neher W. P. Baugh Morgan County Cancer Control Unit Quince E. Eddens Decatur T. G. Henry Westminster Presbyterian Church Hecreation Commission James L. Rankin Alabama War Chest

Lone bettor secures record Florida daily double

A single bettor held a daily double at Biscayne Kennel Club in Miami that paid $2,850.20, the highest ever in Florida dog racing. The winning dogs were Torn Away paying $54.80 and Search’s Beauty at $9.20. Officials could not confirm the bettor’s gender.

Miami Fla Biscayne Kennel Club Florida Searcb

Guffin Addresses Decatur Lions on Manhood Theme

Dr. Gilbert R. Guffin of First Baptist Jas per spoke to the Decatur Lions club on When a Man's A Man with guests A. B. Markham Cpl. Morgan Markham and Herbert Batson. Bill Dougherty announced Ladies Night and installation for 1945 46 officers to be held July 6 with Clyde Hill of Birmingham to conduct. Ewell K. Gregg outlined Morgan county war bonds needs proposing a 36000 quota for members to handle 1000 in E bonds each.

Gilbert R. Guffin First Baptist Church of Jasper Decatur Lions Club A. B. Markham Cpl Morgan Markham Herbert Batson Bill Dougherty Dougherty Clyde Hill Birmingham Lions Ewell K. Gregg Morgan County War Finance Committee Gregg Dr. Guffin B. B. Burks

Dear Miss Dix Love Advice Columns on Marriage and Health

Dorothy Dix counsels a tired mother to seek sanitarium care to recover health and warns of self neglect. A reader asks about marrying a recovering alcoholic who loves her. Dix suggests a gentle friendship, noting gratitude cannot sustain love and urging self care.

Miss DIX Shylock

VETS ADVISED TO ENTER MERCHANT MARINE DUTY

Navy and Coast Guard veterans were urged to join the Merchant Marine to keep supplies moving to fronts. USES at 1010 Ferry Street will receive applications. Examinations available for third mate or third assistant engineer with 18 months sea time. 14 months qualifies for officer training. Other ratings open for qualified veterans. Bring birth proof and service transcript.

Navy Coast Guard H. P. Still Decatur U. S. Employment Service War Manpower Commission Merchant Marine Naval Service Ferry Street Still Maritime Service Navy Time Navy and Bureau of Navy Personnel Navy Department Washington, D. C

Life of Christ as Model for Manly Character

A discussion on traits essential for a strong manly character cites the life of Christ as the ideal template for character development and moral formation.

Christ

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