Pin Shortage Irks Wives in Berlin Homes
Berlin June 27 American housewives in Germany face a list of small shortages since Army wives arrived for a foreign housekeeping life. Bobby pins waxed paper and a mop are scarce while luxury furniture and services remain. They note fresh bread butter and steak are affordable at the Army commissary and two to three German servants ease chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Berlin
Germany
Army Commissary
America
War era shopper notes and home front contrasts
A wartime piece observes shortages and substitutions as wives bargain for rationed goods, discusses soldier billets, and notes soldiers advising on homefront shopping while a letter to the editor defends labor, inflation causes, and old age pensions amid political critique.
Social Set Delivers Ministry Notes and Local Visits
The W.S.C.S met at Mrs. M. G Whitten's home Saturday with eight members and two visitors. Mrs. H. E. Wright led the mission study The Cross Of Christ In Africa. Many local relatives visited, attended weddings, and joined family gatherings in Decatur, Russellville, Tuscumbia, and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G Whitten
H. E. Wright
Africa
Wright
Whitten
Jess Smith
Homer Montgomery
Howard Ray
Bainbridge
Riley Inman
Birmingham
M. G. Whitten
Bettie Wallace
Polly Wallace
Neel
Patty
Paul
Monroe Montgomery
Decatur
J. P. Roberts
Malcolm Jones
Wilburn Roberts
Linda
W. P. Roberts
Leonard Wallace
Hartseller
W. R. Wallace
Nan Frank Wallace
Decatur, — Leonaontgomery
Barton
Lusterenhenanaty
Tuscumbia
Maat
Wallace
Ben Roberts
Earl
Jack Montgomery
Russellville
Unday
W. Jess Sun
Designation of The Star Spangled Banner as U.S. national anthem
The Star Spangled Banner was designated the United States national anthem in 1931 by a presidential proclamation and congressional action. The decision formalized the song as the national symbol used at official events and ceremonies nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Limestone County Social Spotlight Includes Many Visits
Miss Eva Davis of Tampa and Horace Pepper of Bartow connected with the Worthey family today. Sarah Elizabeth Cole left for Henderson Texas for a two week visit with Mary and Daisy Deason. Families Meade Hester Smith Ewell Hightower and Balch relatives gathered Sunday with Coleman Estill Springs Tennessee. Nellie Cook Louise Dodson Oscar Pitts Fayetteville Tennessee visited J N Vasser and W E Smith. George Sanders Buford and the Balch and Murphree groups shared Sunday visits with P E Balch and P R Balch households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Davis
Tampa
Fila
Horace Pepper
Bartow
Will Worthey
Sarah Elizabeth Cole
Henderson
Texas
Mary
Daisy Deason
Hester Smith
Ewell Hightower
Harold Balch
Carl Balch
Donald Balch
Reba Sanderson
Coleman
Estill Springs
Tenn
Oscar Pitts
Fayetteville
J. N. Vasser
Nellie Cook
Louise Dodson
W. E. Smith
George Sanders
Buford
Jake Fribble
Margaret Sanders
Lucile Sanders
Juanita
Betty Jean Murphree
Jean Cary
Opelika
Edeoira Thomas
P. E .Balch
Rowe Sanderson
S. L. Sanders
William Fogg
Ralph Balch
Singing at Piney Grove Highlights Morgan County News
A small crowd attended the Piney Grove singing with several local singers present. Updates note Estella Partain recovering after surgery at Decatur General Hospital. Local residents Festus Kilpatrick Henry Turrentine and families mentioned in sick lists and visiting relatives. Aaron Blevins visited Falkville on business while Ruby Burgess Bruce Bonds and Loy Rigby were seen in Hartselle and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piney Grove
Estella Partain
Decatur General Hospital
Festus Kilpatrick
Henry Turrentine
Melvin Aldridge
Grayson
Woodrow Guthrie
J. D. Bonds
J. H. Rigby
Mary Aldridge
Aaron Blevins
Falkville
Ruby Burgess
Bruce Bonds
Hartselle
Willie Burgess
Loy
Rigby
Train departures revised for Southern Railway from Decatur
Effective Sunday June 30 1946 trains from Decatur adjust times. Train 36 bound for Huntsville and Chattanooga moves to 3 20 pm from 2 15 pm. Train 7 to Sheffield and Tuscaloosa departs 8 40 pm instead of 8 42 pm. Train 45 to Sheffield and Memphis leaves 3 20 am instead of 3 26 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Southern Railway System
Huntsville
Chattanooga
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Memphis
Homeland Harmony Quartet to Perform in Riverside Concert
Atlanta quartet Homeland Harmony will appear at Riverside auditorium on Friday July 12 in a gospel concert sponsored by Mary Lou Dancy chapter of the Eastern group. The program features gospel songs and music. The group includes Connor Hall and other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Homeland Harmony Quartet
Riverside Auditorium
Mary Lou, Dancy
Connor Hall
Otis McCoy and James McCoy Joined by Jim Waits Band
Otis McCoy and James McCoy join Jim Waits on bass with Hovie Lester as part of a regional music lineup. The group features strong vocal harmonies and blues influenced guitar work, performing in a local venue.
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Otis, McCoy
James McCoy
Jim Waits
Hovie Lester
Bartender Aide Elected by Prohibition Party Voters
John W. Brown, secretary of the Local and State Bartenders Union AFL, was chosen by prohibitionist party voters at the June 4 primary for a place on the party's ballot in San Diego California.
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San Diego
Calif
John W. Brown
Bartenders Union
AFL
Brown Says Honored Yet Barred From Serving
Brown expresses gratitude for the honor but notes ineligibility due to not being a registered prohibitionist. Rex Lord, registrar of voters, confirms the eligibility rule. Voters who favored Brown wrote his name in on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Central Committee
Brown
Rex Lord
Registrar of Voters
Fiji Heads Up: Sacred Status of the Human Head
In Fiji the head is regarded as sacred and reaching above another’s head is considered an insult. The belief underpins social etiquette and traditional practices in local communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiji
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Tom Hamilton
Johnston St
le Port
Loafer
Coats
Men’s Dept
Patent Office
Jay Alan
Wefeeter
Decatur Daily
Wesley Curry
Westbrook Pegler
Roosevelts
CIO
Cio-Pac
Sidney Hillman
W. L. Wise
Sherman Street
Ala
Decatur Cleaners
Dearman Auto Body Works
Lee Street
Ely
Alabama
Morgan County Forrest Chapel
W P Roberts
Limestone County Capshaw
Miss Balch
Morgan County Corinth
E. Moulton ST
Seneca Springs
John GE
Mgr
Trinity Mountain
Mayflower Transit CO
Elliott
Belk
Belk’s Girls
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