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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1944

Page

5

Poole Fowler wedding announced at Norfolk base

Mrs W S Poole of Hartselle announces the marriage of Frances Poole John to Sergeant Howard M Fowler of Woodland Mills and the U S Army at Ollivers Chapel on Colonial Street with Chaplain Robert L Burns performing. The couple will reside at 4800 Princess Ann Road Norfolk after June 12 ceremony.

W. S. Poole Hartselle Frances Poole Johnson Howard M. Fowler Woodland Mills U.S. Army Air Base Norfolk Virginia Ollivers Chapel Colonial Street Robert L. Burns Franklin R. Cole Princess Ann Road

Personal notices list upcoming travel and visits

Lt and Mrs Gene Fair plan a Friday departure to Oxford Mississippi for a holiday visit. Miss Ann Garner will visit friends in Birmingham. Mrs Marion Robertson Sr and Jr of Birmingham, and Mrs W R Griffin with Miss Joyce Griffin of Cullman were Friday guests of Mrs J H Alexander. Mrs J W Murphree is seriously ill. Mrs S E Patterson and daughter Patsy depart Friday for Atlanta and Gainesville to visit relatives and Camp Takeda. Patterson to spend ten days in Atlanta then a week in Chattanooga. Mrs E R Spengler and son Robert are week end guests of Miss Lillie Mainard, traveling from Shelbyville to Beaver to visit G F Spengler and joined by Lt Col E R Spengler, chief dental at R A F Regional Hotel in Coral Gables. Mrs James R Nelson and two children Janice and Jimmy of Chicago will arrive tonight to stay with Mr and Mrs E G Milam.

Gene Fair Oxford Fair Courtland Army Air Field Marion Robertson, Sr Marion Robertson, Jr Birmingham W. R. Griffin Joyce Griffin Cullman J. H. Alexander S. E. Patterson Patsy Atlanta E. R. Spengler Susie Mainard Robert Lillie Mainard Shelbyville, Tenn E. L. Thomas Beaver, Pa G. F. Spengler Coral Gables Fla James R. Nelson Janice Jimmy Chicago, Tr E. G. Milam

Dorothy Dix: Girls Must Have Purpose in Life

Dorothy Dix urges teen girls to plan for life not romance, warning drift leads to failure. She insists on clear aims, self‑preparation, and a ready “blue print” for careers or marriage, noting many may not marry and others need to support families.

Tom Harry Dorothy Arm

Prayer and Social Hour Follow Ceremony

Mrs. Cottingham invited attendees to remain for a social hour after the closing prayer and refreshments were served.

Understanding wartime dress prices under OPA ceilings

In simple terms the Office of Price Administration explains how raw cotton and rayon goods move from mills to finishers and designers. Finisher charges rise with work, shifting demand to pricier items and prompting ceilings on final dresses to prevent price spikes beyond 1941 42 levels.

Washington OPA Jones

Decatur Discusses Hosting Community Concerts

Decatur civic and music leaders will meet at Central Methodist church at 8 p m to decide on joining the Community Concerts plan. Henry DeVerner will explain the proposal and leaders may elect officers to mount a drive for funds to present at least three concerts locally this year.

Decatur Central Methodist Church Henry DeVerner Southern Territory of Community Concerts DeVerner Lily Pons Helen Jepson Lucy Monroe Rice Stevens James Melton Nelson Eddy Richard Crooks Reginald Stewart Jose Iturbi Bartlett and Robertson Huntsville Florence Nashville Chattanooga United States

Cheaper dresses vanish as higher-priced styles take over

The War Production Board pushes for cheaper goods to be produced yet the market shelves shift toward more expensive dresses. Cheaper $3 and $5 dresses disappear and may be replaced by higher-priced items, possibly arriving by fall. Observers note the change as a visible shift in availability.

War Production Board

Allied bans irk singer in Rome concert row

Beniamino Gigli, once with the Metropolitan Opera, is barred by Allied authorities from a Rome concert amid accusations of Fascist ties. Gigli, distressed, denies active fascism and says he sang for many sides. Maj. Gen. Johnson bans his appearance, calling him unavailable.

Edward Kennedy Rome Beniamino Gigli Metropolitan Opera Aled Gigli Batoglio Marshal Pietro Badoglio Royal Opera House Harry H. Johnson

Decatur Invites Community to Music Development Meeting

Mrs. Nelle Alexander of Florence, State President of the Federation of Women's Clubs, inspired Decatur to join this organization and pursue a music development plan. Many Decatur citizens have been contacted and invited, and any other interested person is welcomed to attend the meeting.

Ity Decatur Nelle Alexander Florence Federation of Women’s Clubs Decatur

Day Bill Hearing Receives Cold Reception in House Subcommittee

Washington June 22 A demand to resume hearings on the bill drew a cool reception from House Judiciary subcommittee members. One member, speaking off the record, said more hearings may occur but the bill has little chance. Subcommittee Chairman Hobbs led the session.

Washington House Judiciary Subcommittee Subcommittee Hobbs

Action Taken Deferred Comment from D Ala Official

A D Ala official offered only that action has been taken on the matter and that he does not know when any further steps will be undertaken.

D.-Ala

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