Survivors Describe Nazi U Boat Crew Cruelty and Conflicting Identities
Survivors report grim scenes from a German U boat attack as crews show fear and fatigue. Some officers allegedly help wounded crewmen and offer water and cigarettes while others machinegun lifeboats and abandon ship. A mix of German and Italian insignia raises questions about who steered the raid and where responsibility lies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercale Vasquez
Caribbean
Leonard Shearer
New Castle
Jao Batista Gomez Figueiredo
Haiti
Alexander Pope
Cuba
Porcelain clay find spurs regional industrial plans in 1892 notice
A New Decatur Advertiser excerpt reports a major porcelain and fire clay discovery near Decatur with 1434 acres split across Alabama and Mississippi. Plans include cemetery site selection by A F Murray and W G Skillman, a blast furnace, rolling stock sales, and a land company negotiation. The note cites various local business moves, departures, and shipments, including corn purchases and river trade, dated February 27, 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Decatur
Alabama
Mississippi
W. G. Skillman
Commercial Club
A.F. Murray
Npon
Col. C C. Harris
Florida
W. J. Polk
Young
Oak Extract Co
Decatur
B. W. Malone
Elk River
A. C. Hartshorne
Freehold
N. J
Land Company
H. A. Skeggs
Dancy Place
Baynard Malone
Howard College
East Lake
Ala
Community Notes from Cullman County Salem Area
Little Peggy Ann and Ella Jean Parker of Battle Ground spent last week with grandparents Mr and Mrs FP A Jones. Bud Emmett Fincher and Jessie Oleander Knight spent Saturday at Flint fishing. Mrs J B Williams and children Floyd and Mona visited centerdale family. Rev Luther Hudson preached here. Everyone is invited to the singing next Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Ann
Ella Jean Parker
Battle Ground
FP. A. Jones
Bud
Emmett Fincher
Jessie
Oleander Knight
Bill Harper
Bethlehem
Troy Phillips
J. B. Williams
Floyd
Mona
Marie Holloway
Centerdale
Leslie Williams
Etna
Luther Hudson
D. H. Phillips
Winston
Pmmontfield
Helen Floyd
Theo Haynes
Hog Mountain
Herbert Calloway
Cullman
Floyd Phillips
Nelo Veal
Death of Mrs Lucy Smith Shocks Lawrence County
The sudden death of Mrs Lucy Smith of near Speake shocks the community and her burial was held at the Smith cemetery on Danville road. The item notes frequent local visits and kinship ties with towns including Speake Addison and Union Hill, with several residents mentioned as visiting relatives and attending the Sierra Sue show in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Smith
Smith Cemetery
Danville Road
Paul Hamilton
Clara Dee
Alton
Omer Braswell
Vinemont
Thomas Townson
Decatur
Dutch Townson
Perdue Dutton
Union Hill
Ode Roberts
Frank Gillion
Sheffield
A. B. Townson
Ada Elrod
Grady Brown
Archie Townson
Addison
Geneva Roberts
Agnes Dutton
Edith Shelton
J. A. Garner
Philomathic Literary Society Anniversary Echoes
By popular request excerpts will follow from time to time announcing the Philomathic Literary Society anniversary. Respectfully Eugene C Justice Decatur Route 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philomathic Literary Society
Eugene .C
Decatur
Keeping the Eyes Beautiful Tips for Eye Health and Rest
A compact guide urges rest for overworked eyes and a varied diet to prevent strain. It advises reducing close work glare and sunlight exposure, seeking a specialist for tired or reddened lids, wearing glasses if needed, using eye cream, and cooling eye baths to refresh tired eyes.
WPA program curtailed in Alabama. 185 jobs cut
Montgomery announced drastic WPA reductions effective July 1 slash 185 administrative workers and move operations to one office from four. Alabama WPA administrator W G Henderson said the payroll would drop to 9000, lowest since 1935, with Decatur Birmingham Mobile and Montgomery offices closing in favor of Montgomery operations. The state administration will not release new projects until reduction and reorganization are completed. Decatur shoppers Jerry Shelton family and Miss Lois Tucker were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
PyThe Work Projects Administration
Alabama
W. G. Henderson
WPA
Decatur
Birmingham
Mobile
Henderson
Marines Seek Volunteers In All Branches For War Effort
United States Marines call for enlistments across all branches with heavy demand for Negro volunteers aged 17 to 30. Capt D A Holladay announces eligibility and invites visit to Birmingham recruiting office 210 Farley Building for details. Negro enlistees bound for New River NC barracks and inactive duty until called. Other youths 17 to 33 urged to enlist, promising better advancement than ever in Marine Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marines
D. A. Holladay
Alabama
West Florida
Marine Corps
Birmingham
Farley
New River
N. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
FE. V. W. Jones
Gene Ahern
Sdees, Terry
Colt
Th’ Jedges
United States
Voice OF
People
the Daily
Cullman County
Salem
Lawrence County
Conway
Chalmers Townson
Gladys Fincher
Bethel
Nettie Lou Knight
Rvainaeuk
W. 8. Kimball
Sterchi
Sterchi’s
Helen Follett
Jerry Shelton
Lois Tucker
Alice Posey Hatcher
Warrenville
D. C
City Park
County Office of Civilian Defense
Mats—Coin
Mats—Drain
Mats
Arctics
Taps Waders
Sport & Toys
Hitler
Ringer
Quoits
Agri
Morgan County Salvage For Victory Committee
Royal Tire Service
Joe Hagler
Mgr
B. G. Ryan, Mer
WOCO
Second Ave
Lee St
Moody’s
Pan-Am
King Standard Service
M. E. King, Mgr
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