Engagements and social notes from Decatur area
Announcement of Laurie Agatha's engagement to Derrill Barnes of Dothan with families in Decatur and Dothan mentioned. Notes on W P Dozier and Mrs John Caddell entertaining with bridge, Civitan auxiliary meeting, and a luncheon for Mrs Hall with a recipe cookbook promotion and kitchen tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Register
Pinkard
Laurie Agatha
Alabama
Derrill “Barnes
Dothan
Walter Barnes
Ard
Newton
Decatur
W. P. Dozier
John Caddell
Hall
E. H. Barnett
Wilmer Hall
Lynchburg, Va
Lelia Grubbs Hall
Gasoline Shortage Plagues East Coast Commerce
New York reports a severe gasoline shortage as 80 percent of the 55 000 coastal outlets run dry. Long lines and stranded trucks flood highways from Maine to Florida while dealers warn of no relief until July quotas arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maine
Florida
Atlantic Seaboard
3O A. Herebg
Herzog
Decatur Stores Set Bond and Stamp Purchase Window
Retail stores in Decatur will sell war bonds and stamps only on Wednesday July 1 from 11 00 to 11 16 in a fixed fifteen minute window. Merchants and Chamber of Commerce urge a one minute whistle at 10 59 to alert the public, stressing that no purchases besides bonds and stamps occur during the slot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Uncle Sam
Merchants Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Ha Industries
Arrival cards to notify families of soldiers abroad
The War Department announced planned arrival cards to inform relatives at ports of embarkation. Cards will be filled out and mailed on receipt of a commander report aboard each transport. Information will include overseas mail and cable addresses for the soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Control urged for civilian authority over military purchases
Senators on the defense investigating committee urged full civilian control of Army and Navy buying. They warned the War Production Board could lose authority amid a reorganization, expressing apprehension over potential shifts in oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Navy
Senate Defense Investigating Committee
War Production Board
The Final Ingredient for True Culinary Mastery
A primer on cooking excellence notes that even top ingredients, equipment, and recipes fail without fundamental, thorough technique. Mastery hinges on consistent fundamentals such as proper heat control, timing, and precise seasoning to elevate any dish.
Decatur Boys Walk to Save Rubber for Uncle Sam
In a rubber conservation effort five Decatur youths Lehman Smith Wade Jacobs Colton Hampton H W Sellers and Robert Atkinson walked to Hatfield on Friday night to avoid using tires They refused rides offered by Athens friends and even walked barefoot to conserve shoe soles and heels for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Lehman Smith
Wade Jacobs
Colton’ Hampton
H. W. Sellers
Robert Atkinson
Uncle Sam
Hatfield
Athens
Hillsboro to Stage Scrap Rubber Show
Hillsboro will host a Friday night show organized by Prof. Lester Ryan and partners Mr. Weinbaum and E D Jack Thompson. Admission is a piece of scrap rubber with the aim of boosting Lawrence County scrap rubber collection efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Ryan
Hillsboro
Weinbaum
E. D
Jack” Thompson
Thompson
Lawrence County
Funeral held for Crow infant in Somerville
Nellie Sue Crow infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Huron Crow died Friday night at home on Somerville route one. Survived by parents and one brother Franklin. Funeral Saturday at Friendship at three with Rev E Berry officiating and burial at McAfee Howell and Young directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Sue Crow
Huron Crow
Somerville
Franklin
Friendship
8. E. Berry
McAfee, Howell and Young
Radio Cash Buyer Seeks Specific Brands
A local buyer advertises willingness to pay cash for RCA Zenith GE radios and parts. Contact details reference Roger Detatiir and Rote One for offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eer
Itr
RCA
Zenith
GE Radio
Roger
Detatiir
Rote One
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Everett Powell
Magdalen Black
F. M. Black
Tressie Johnson
Roy W. Ridgeway
W. E. Johnson
Wilson
Mary Kate Nungester
Auburn
Plainsaman
Gilbert Keys
Camden, Tawn
Mrs
J. R. Smiley
A. F. Houston
Eliz Houston
Matt Houston
Houma
Rufus Peerson
Constance Peerson
Elizabeth Peerson
Florence
Jack McFarland
Cousin
Jim E. Roberts
Sammy Stephenson
Birmingham
Mrs. W. C. Bailey
Edward Murphy
Knoxville, Tenn
B. M. Cornell
Sonny Cortner
Little Egypt
Courtland
Dolores. Hard
Dolores Hardage
Roline Teasley
Waverly, Tenn
L. R. Nash
Sarah Bloodworth
Tri-Cities
FE. M. Edwards
Lee Dameky
New York City
A. L. Handley
Arthur Hart
Arlington
Texas
Jimmy Arnold
A. B. Harvey
Rush Hart
Arlington, Texas
J. H. Alexander
Dunlap Alexander
W. R. Griffin
Cullman
Herman Kyle
Marion Robertson
Alexander
Macon
Ganks
W. H. Johnson
Port Arthur
Miss Jean Gray
Norton Hospital
Louisville
D. Wise
Pittsburg
Kansas
Melvin Hutson
Marion Vickrey
Martha Fettig
South
Evelyn
Speake
Pettey Cleaners
Lee Street
Tai Cou Torage TB
Rebecca Lee Berry
Frank A. Berry
R. A. Berry
W. EB Call
Sullivan
Ala
Decature
Morgan County
AT. Grant Co
OWN For Values
Atlee Henkel Hoff
Atlee H. Hoff
Quonset Point
Rhode Island
Hoff
82Nd
Camp Claiborne
Crow
Dillehay’s
Fountain
Grant Harold Watkins
MGR
Moye
Moye’s
Beauty Shop
Chambray
Rayons
W . Grant Co
Junior Department Store
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