Carter declines Morgan County service commissioner post
W H Carter said on Wednesday he cannot accept the Morgan County service commissioner job because it became a full time position by an act of the legislature. Appointed June 1 by the Board of Revenue and Control from a Legion board list, Carter would have started August 1, 1944. He noted he discussed the matter with Howell and had already rejected the post prior to press announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Carter
Morgan County
Carter
Board of Revenue and Control
American Légion
Volunteers Sought for Civilian Volunteer Office
Mrs. Vera Austelle announces volunteers are needed at the Civilian Volunteer office. She says current volunteer effort has lagged in recent weeks and offers typing filing and simple applications as tasks, noting juniors can help. Two twelve year olds pitched in Monday showing broad volunteer interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Austelle
War Today Rival Forces See Push on All Fronts
Article notes ongoing global conflict with strategic aims against Hitler’s forces and strengthened allied positions, detailing broader wartime considerations and front line efforts.
Nimitz Says Japan Suffered Heavy Losses in Marianas
Admiral Nimitz outlined the Marianas air and sea battle, noting about 300 Japanese carrier planes were lost while the U S carrier task force inflicted no combat ship losses. He hinted that enemy damage may have been inflicted and stressed American air and naval strength near the Philippines and Biak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimitz
Fifth Fleet
U. S
Marshells
Pearl Harbor
Philippines
Aslito Sirdrome
Saipan
Douglas—MacArthur
Mokmér
Biak
Schouten Islands
Dutch New Guinea
Marianas
Nippon
Japan
Pan
China
Pene
C. H. McMorris
Aslito
Wall Street and Nashville livestock market updates
Wall Street traders retreated but some issues rose with liquor shares drawing strong interest as 500000 shares traded. Futures prices rallied on cotton textile ceilings reform news with July at highs not seen since 1928. Nashville livestock reports cattle hogs and sheep trading mixed with price gains for top quality steer and heifer lots and strong cuts in certain meat categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senate House
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Chicago Butter and Egg Prices Steady on Market
Chicago butter receipts reach 941 162 with firm market. Egg markets hold firm with U S specials at 37 1 2 to 38 1 2 and extras 35 to 36 1 2. Current receipts listed 32 to unknown final figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S
Night in France on LST landings and a bivouac
A correspondent describes the first night in France during an LST unloading near a front, riding a rhino barge to shore, weather, fear, and the group bivouacking under a tree with two colonels, three enlisted men, and himself. They sleep in improvised conditions with scarce gear as German planes and flak shadow the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
LST
William Bates Wescott
Culver City
Cal
Wescott
Edgemar Farms
Venice
Los Angeles
Pullman
Southern Pacific Railroad
Sixth and Main
Roua
Ernie Recalls His First Night in France Under Fire
The account describes Ernie’s first night in France during combat. Cold blankets, cigars, and near constant gunfire marked the ordeal. Dawn revealed German dead in a rural orchard as a colonel reported a reconnaissance and orders to bury the fallen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie
France
Wescott
Freight Rate Fight Pushes Southern Shippers in Georgia Suit
June 21 dispatch reports Gov. Ellis Arnall suing in Georgia Supreme Court for 60.75 million dollars against 20 railroads over alleged discriminatory freight charges. Arnall accuses the ICC of inaction and cites excessive annual levies on state and private shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fi— Southern
Ellis Arnall
Georgia
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Arnall
Southern Governors Conference
Prentice Cooper
Tennessee
Southern Governors'Conference
GOP Studies Policy Plank Amid Chicago Convention
Republican leaders in Chicago begin drafting a platform to back their White House bid with a candidate due to be named by next Wednesday. The convention runs through Wednesday as Chairman Harrison E. Spangler predicts no balloting deadlock. Meanwhile the American Democratic National Committee opposes Roosevelt renominatIon and rejects a coalition ticket idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
White House
Harrison E. Spangler
American Democratic’ National Committee
Roosevelt
Ohio
John W. Bricker
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Congress
Everett Dirksen
Illinois
North Carolina
House of Representatives
J. M. Broughton
Tar
Wallace
Gold Origin Mixed Between Dutch and Beotch Lore
A fragment notes debate over gold origin, suggesting Dutch influence rather than Beotch. The sentence presents a contested claim without identifying individuals or events.
Red Cross Home Service Report Shows May Increases
May home service report by American Red Cross Morgan County chapter led by E. M. Wise shows 107 cases for Army Navy and ex service men and 31 civilians aided. Total 286 cases handled with loans, home investigations, and extensions of furloughs. 52 ex servicemen filed claims and affidavits. Families urged to contact Red Cross for help and to channel inquiries to national HQ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Wise
Morganecounty
Red Cross
States
Home Service
Army
Navy
Wise
American Red Cross
Decatur's Local Soldier Becomes Movie Star in Soldier Film
Lt. Denson Burnum, once Denson Burnum of Camp Davis North Carolina, appears in Columbia Pictures There’s Something About A Soldier now showing at the Roxy theatre in Decatur. Family members spotted him in previews and plan to see the film hoping for a glimpse of their hometown star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Denson Burnum
Roxy Theatre
Barnum
Camp Davis
North Carolina
Coast Artillery
Columbia
Mys
Burnumi
Burham
Rosie O'Grady
The
Princess
First Month Park Report Delano Park Traffic Soars
Delano Park in Decatur reported 32 075 visitors in the first month of operation May 22 to June 18. The roll included 3047 service men 3000 service men wives and children 2000 defense workers and 2250 wives and children of defense workers. Park hours run 1 PM to 10 30 PM under City Recreation Commission guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Area
Delano Park
Earle Calvin
Deleno Park
City Recreation Commission
Q. E. Eddens
Calvin
Lucille Russell
Bertha Timberlake
Ethel Rhinehart
Marjorie Russell
Grace Garrison
Lillie MeGar
W. J. Edgeman
Lee Bridgés
Allied forces push toward Cherbourg amid heavy seas and German resistance
Allied troops advance from the south toward Cherbourg with the 9th U S Division leading the assault. Coastal forts defend the port as patrols report activity elsewhere along the Normandy beachhead and weather hampers unloading. French patriots aid efforts by guiding American units into the city’s defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandy
Tilly-Sur- Seulles
Onchy
Tilly
Hottot
Tille
Caen
Channel
Cherbourg
Acqueville
Bradley
Tunisia
Bizerte
U. S. Ninth Division
Officers Elected by Rising Sum Lodge No 29
The annual communication of Rising Sum Lodge No 29 in the Masonic Temple on June 19 elected G. O. Devine as worshipful master H. E. Cothrun senior warden F. L. Ray junior warden Harold Carter treasurer D. L. Allen secretary L. B. Mills senior deacon F. L. Weaver junior deacon W. J. Marttyler H. A. Wyatt member board of trustees. Large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rising Sum Lodge No
Masonic Temple
G. O. Devine
H. E. Cothrun
F. L. Ray
Harold Carter
D. L. Allen
L. B. Mills
F. L. Weaver
W. J. Mr . Tyler
Bridge Damage Halts Traffic After Counterweight Crash
A 100 ton concrete counterweight fell from a draw span on the Mobile river bridge at 4 15 a m stopping both highway and river traffic. Night watchman J M Kay reported the coverweight plunged through the span when the cable snapped as he raised the draw to pass a ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
J. M. Kay
Delano Park Daily Doings Highlights Park Visitors
Recent visitors include Mr and Mrs Crawford D Reeves and two sons John and Darrell of Florence along with Mrs Will Emens of Trinity Florida. Mrs Barr of Pensacola praised the park as a premier recreation center and noted the nightly flag lowering at 7 30 p m with Troop 60 in charge. Salvation Army runs vacation Bible school and American Legion Auxiliary hosted in park. Lost items include a rhinestone bracelet and a fountain pen. conductors thank volunteers and church groups for picnics and programs Tuesday night was church night at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford D. Reeves
John and
Darrell
Florence
Will Emens
Trinity
W. W. Barr
Pensacola
Florida
Barr
Delano Park
Troop 60
Mrs Fannie Brown Dies At Home In Decatur
Mrs Fannie May Brown 42 died at home 109 East Chestnut Street after a long illness Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 30 p m at Johnson s Chapel cemetery Interment will follow The funeral cortege leaves the residence at 1 30 p m She is survived by husband J Brown three sons Willis Brown stationed at Camp Polk Louisiana Bernice F E and J D Brown of Decatur five daughters Mrs Earl Shackler Mrs Edward Jones of Danville and Flora May Fannie and Marie Brown of Decatur six brothers Lonnie Gibson George Gibson D B Gibson Charlie Gibson Willis Gibson J H Gibson two sisters Mrs Noah Minto and Mrs C H Atkins all of Jasper three aunts and one uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie May Brown
East Chestnut Street
Johnson's Chapel Cemetery
Caronned
J. Brown
Willis Ee ‘Brown
Camp Polk
Louisiana
Bernice FE
J. D. Brown
Decatur
Earl Shackler
Edward Jones
Danville
Flora
May
Fannie
Marieen
Lonnie Gibson
George Gibson
D. B. Gibson
Norvell
Charlie Gibson
Trinity
Willis Gibson
J. H. Gibson
Welch Cove
North Carolina
Noah Minto
Jasper
C .H. Atkins
Cars Collide At Intersection In Priceville
A Tuesday afternoon crash at the Twelfth Avenue East and Sherman Street corner left heavy damage but no injuries. L M Lee of Priceville drove a 1938 Chevrolet north on Twelfth Avenue while James Parker of 1312 Sixth Avenue East drove a 1936 Chevrolet west on Sherman Street. Lee’s car overturned. Investigating officers were Purolemen Hunter and Mc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Lee
Priceville
James Parker
Sixth Avenue East
Twelfth Avenue East
Sherman Street
Lee
Twelfth Avenue
Parker
Purolemen Hunter and Mc
Sight-Seeing Trip in London Reviewed by Corporal Horton
Corporal Wiley L. Horton describes a London trip with impressions of Piccadilly Circus, the subways, Westminster Abbey, and downing Street views. He notes wartime barbed wire, a guide, and crowds at graves of Cromwell Browning and Tennyson, reflecting awe and youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley L. Horton
C. C. Horton
Courtland
London
Hor
Army Air Force
England
Decatur
Piccadilly Circus
New York
America
France
Benjamin Franklin
Oliver Cromwell
No. 10
Downing Street
O. K
Westminster Abbey
Chamberlain
Gladstone
Tennyson
Browning
Dee sy CHARGE Dee sy CHARGE Continue from Page Une
Fragmentary item notes a charge or case labeled Dee sy CHARGE with continuation marker from an earlier page. Details are incomplete but imply ongoing legal or criminal matter in the unnamed publication. No dates or participants fully readable.
Local News Briefs From Hartselle And Decatur Area
Miss Martha Elizabeth Rodgers of Hartselle underwent an operation Tuesday at Baugh's infirmary. Mrs. Ben E Johnston improving after ten days illness. Master Newton Mitchell of Gomerville a patient at Decatur General hospital. Richard Marlar returned from Chicago after ten days visiting Commander and Mrs H E Crow. Sgt Hoyt Holt to return home this week for furlough with his parents. Pvt Elgin Waugh lands safely in Seattle after thirty months in Alaska. due home soon. Wallace Hames moved from Decatur General hospital to home. Social Service class to hold monthly church social Thursday at 8 with Mesdames Gilbert Simpson and Reed hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Elizabeth Rodgers
Hartselle
Baugh's Infirmary
Richard Marlar
Chicago
Illinois
H. He Crow
J. F. Waugh
Pvt
Elgin Waugh
Seattle
Alaska
Mesdames Gilbert, Simpson and Reed
Bridge Guard Discontinued Across State
Governor Sparks announced federal authorities have authorized ending the last of the wartime bridge guards. From an initial 30 civilian guards under highway patrol supervision, only six remained in the Mobile area. They will be discontinued July 1, while regular patrolmen keep vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Sparks
Mobile
Sperks
Rites Scheduled for Crash Victim Leonard McConnell
Funeral services for Leonard McConnell aged 25 killed Saturday evening in an automobile accident near Athens will be held Thursday at ten at the residence near Athens. Interment follows in Mitchell cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. E McConnell survive with one brother and four sisters Mary Velma Lena and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard McConnell
Athens
Mitchell Cemetery
A Histomia
E. Mconnell
McConnell
Mary
Velma
Lena
Lyttelton Apologizes Over Pearl Harbor Remarks
British production minister Captain Oliver Lyttelton apologized to the House of Commons for remarks suggesting United States lend lease forced Japan into attacking Pearl Harbor. He said the fault was in expression not intention and aimed to clear misunderstandings in Britain and the United States. Secretary Hull said America pursued self defense before Pearl Harbor and that Lyttelton was entirely in error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Oliver Lyttelton
United States
Britain
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Eric Hawkins
New York Herald Tribune
Virgil Pinkley
United Press
Lyttleton
America
Washington
Hull
Liberty Club in Splendid Meeting
The Liberty Victoriaide club met with Wilma Terrell on Saturday. Several songs were sung and the lodge was repeated. Adult leader Herbert Terrell gave sewing instructions. Tasty refreshments were served by hostess Wilma Terrell to a list of members and guests including Hazel Burns Nell Terrell Angeline White Jeanette Russell Dorothy Franks Marie Clark Christine Franks Katheleen Burns Eleanor White and junior leader Mrs Herbert Terrell Miss Ebien Rowe is the home demonstration agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Victoriaide Club
Wilma Terrell
Herbert Terrell
Hazel Burns
Nell Terrell
Angeline White
Jeanette Russell
Dorothy Franks
Marie Clark
Christine Franks
Katheleen Burns
Eleanor White
Ebien Rowe
United States Leads In Global Orange Crop Share
United States production accounts for about a quarter of the world orange crop, reflecting its major role in global citrus farming and export markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New Telephone Directory Distributed in War Effort
Distribution of 3 400 copies of a new telephone directory was completed today S Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co. manager L Mixson said the gray bound volume replaces the old green cover and subscribers are urged to use Information for unlisted numbers to conserve war busy equipment The paper limits on printing directories are to preserve supplies and subscribers should keep their copies and return the old directory with other waste paper when possible If a subscriber has not received a copy the telephone business office will send one promptly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Mixson
Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co
Mixson
Civitan International Meet Opens in Nashville
The Civitan clubs annual convention began Tuesday at the Andrew Jackson hotel in Nashville. Delegates from Decatur include Dr. A. M. Roan president W. J. Brown Dr. Eugene Chenault Frank Chenault Phil Vaughn and Casto Jarvis. Civitan, founded in Birmingham after World War I, promotes good citizenship and fights tuberculosis. Decatur hosts a blood plasma bank funded by Civitan efforts. A. W. Tollison of Dallas is international president and I. H. Gibson of Nashville is president-elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitan Clubs
Nashville
Andrew Jackson Hotel
Decatur Club
A. M. Roan
W. J. Brown
Eugene Chenault
Frank Chenault
Phil Vaughn
Casto Jarvis
Civitan International
Birmingham
Courtney Shropshire
Decatur
W. N. Tollison
Dallas
Tex
I. H. Gibeson
King Discusses Jap Plan and Pacific Cooperation
General King says Japan’s plan aimed to launch air attacks and land for refueling on Guam and Rota in the Marianas. He notes limited new details beyond Nimitz and Forrestal reports, and confirms preparedness for the attack while acknowledging expected losses. He mentions renewed talks on Anglo American cooperation to shift forces to the Pacific from Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guam
Rota
Marianas
Nimitz
Forrestal
Bu King
King
Japan
Pacific
Europe
England
George Marshall
Army
Henry H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Yanks Capture Coastal Towns in Italy Advance
Allied forces pushed along the western Adriatic coast seizing San Benedetto del Tronto Grottammare and nearby towns amid rain. Montepescali and Castel Del Piano were also captured as American units advanced through the coastal highway corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coll Piceno
Castel del Piano
Hosty
Berlin Air Attacks Partially Hit Targets Despite Buzz Bombs
French and Dutch pilots report satisfactory results from raids on Berlin installations. Attacks cover only part of the targets as English skies fill with the hum of buzz bombs and jet explosions hours later.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dewitt MacKenzie
Hitler
Far Pacific
Admiral Nimitz
Wall Street
Pyle
Gop
Burnum
Quineville
Masonic Lodge
Salvation Army
American Legion Auxiliary
Directors and Recreation Commission of
the Park
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Memorial Drive
Dee Sy Charge
Ben E. Johnston
Newton Mitchell
Gomerville 2
Decatur General Hospital
Sgt. Hoyt Holt
Mrs
W. H. Holt
Danville 3
Wallace Hames
Liberty Club
Civitans
Yanks
Berlin
2Nd Avenue
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