Underwriter Group Elects Decatur Leader and Officers
Phil Nungester was chosen to head the Decatur Life Underwriters Association at the group’s last regular meeting. Howard Belser opened the session at Why Not Eat Here cafe and presented H G Williams with the National Quality Award for 1945 46. Eighteen members attended along with three Brown Service visitors. Officers elected include Maurice Jackson vice president W P Walker secretary treasurer J D Bush Frank Whisenant Howard Belser H K Doak L C Hill and H G Williams directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Nungester
Decatur Life Underwriters Association
Howard Belser
H. G
Red) Williams
A. G. Terry
L. L. Smith
Mr. Lamon
Brown
Nungester
Maurice Jackson
W. P. Walker
J. D. Bush
Frank Whisenant
H. K. Doak
L. C. Hill
H. G. Williams
World Food Supply Not Any Larger This Year
The USDA reports little or no gain in world food supply for 1947-48 despite efforts to raise production. Severe winter floods and labor shortages cut winter grain acreage in Western Europe, while central and eastern Europe expect higher grain output. In Japan acreage expansion is unlikely, but Korea may see a modest rise and China faces uncertain prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Europe
United Kingdom
China Crisis Deepens as Civil War Shifts Power
AP analyst James D. White argues China’s civil war gains strengthen Communist control and threaten stability. He notes the U S would struggle to justify new aid while Beijing seeks relief and the Eximbank loan deadline looms, signaling broader American intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. White
China
Communist Party
Russia
Gen. Marshall
Asia
Soviet
America
Dog Bites Woman and Pet Terrier Dies in Poison Incident
The Guntersville Gleam recounts how Steegie, a rat terrier owned by Mrs. W. D. Newman, bit Mrs. J. P. Willis. Newman locked the dog in a building with rat poison, Steegie later died after a bath and return from town. Willis asserts death followed poison exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guntersville
Steegie
W. D. Newman
J. P. Willis
Mrs. Willis
King's Memorial Bible School Opens This Week
King's Memorial church on West LaFayette Street begins a vacation Bible school Monday at nine o'clock. Sessions run nine to eleven each day with Rev. E. H. Leeth directing. Refreshments will be served by church circles on successive days Tuesday through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Memorial Church
West LaFayette Street
Woman's Society of Christian Service
E. H. Leeth
World food prospects in 1947 crop year vary by region
The report notes above normal rains in some areas but drought in central China reducing prospects for wheat and rice. India’s 1946-47 output was up from last year but below expectations, with large imports likely before the 1947-48 rice crop. Philippines supplies look adequate. much of the Far East remains short. Netherlands Indies may need sizable imports. 1947 crops in Java well below prewar average. Global 1946 sees better crop prospects, with a record U.S. wheat crop. Canada, Argentina, and Australia show favorable conditions for 1947-48 wheat.
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France
Belgium
Netherlands
Germany
Spain
Portugal
Europe
Soviet Union
French North Africa
North Africa
Middle East
Syria
Lebanon
Palestine
Japan
Korea
China
India
Philippines
Far East
Jave
Netherlands Indies
United States
Canada
Argentina
Australia
Local Notices Highlight Travel and Visits
Miss Bettina Pearson tours California and the West on vacation. Jack Huie of Long Beach visits Cullman relatives in Garden City. Drs. Hartung and Bishop attend Alabama Pharmaceutical Board convention in Mobile. L. J. Carr family returns from Canada and Niagara Falls. Scott Taliaferro and Mrs Walton take Leigh to San Antonio to visit parents after partial visit with grandmother Mrs Leeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettina Pearson
California
West
Jack Huie
Long Beach
Calif
Cullman Banner
Garden City
Phil Hartung
Charlie Bishop
Mobile
Alabama Pharmaceutical Board
L. J. Carr
Canada
Niagra Falls
Scott Taliaferro
Mary
Taliaferro Walton
Baby Leigh
San Antonio
Texas
Leigh Taliaferro
Scott Leeth
Scott
Local residents visit relatives and recoveries noted
Mrs Arthur Grossman and two Evansville sons visit her parents Rev and Mrs Susatt for weeks. Winfield Leeth returns home from Druid City Hospital after weeks ill. Mr and Mrs Robert Rosson visit Memphis and Clarksdale. Ed Creel recovering from operation in Washington. Charlie Eberly, former Cullman resident, visits in Big Springs Texas. Mr and Mrs Alex Evers of Las Vegas Texas visit their parents here. Mrs Luther Reynolds visits relatives for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Yale
Arthur Grossman
Evansville
Ind
A. A. Susatt
Winfield Leeth
Druid City Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Robert Rosson
Memphis
Clarksdale
Miss
Claghorn
Chicago
Ed Creel
J. M. Oldacre
Washington
The
Commission
Federal Trade
Charlie Eberly
Dent
Cullman
Big Springs
Texas
Alex Evers
Las
Evers
Luther Reynolds
Ville
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Edgemon—Landers
West Moulton
W. T. Edgemon
J. A. Landers
Bargain Tire
Tire Service
Decatur
Tom Hamilton
Johnston St
U. S
Albert Boyd
Asheville
N. C
Army Air Forces Material Command
Muroc
L. C. Brackeen
United States Department of Agriculture
Ray Childs
4Th Ave
Belk Hudson Co
Motorola
Johnnie Aycock
Radio Shack
Moulton St
Koolvent Metal
FHA
Evolvent Awning Co
Morgan and
Limestone Counties
Fourth Ave
Holly Sts
Sam J. Evans
King’s Memorial TO Have Bible School
Knox McRae
Marie Dance
University of Washington
Seattle
Morris Dance
Rollin Cutts
Cullman News
Ethel Morrison
Stationers Office Outfitters
Bank St
Gunter
Second Avenue
Johnston Street
Grant
Red
Cahaba
Thomason Coal CO
R. R. and
Cherry Sts
Donaldson
Linoleum
Lee ST
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