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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1944

Page

3

Measles Prevention to Be Widely Available at Cost

The American Red Cross announced a new immune serum globulin to prevent measles will be sold to civilians at actual cost. Five pharmaceutical firms will manufacture the product using blood donated by the public, with distribution through health departments. The serum is a surplus from wartime needs and reflects a democratic public initiative.

Willis L. Young Chicago United States American Red Cross Red Cross Journal of the American Medical Association A. M. ‘Ja. Journal

Guerrilla raid cuts rail line between Auch and Tarbes

French guerrillas in the Tarbes Pyrenees region cut the railroad between Auch and Tarbes in a raid on Mielan about halfway between the two towns, investigators reported today.

Port Bou Spain Tarbes Pyrenees Auch Mielan

Handshake Line At Republican Convention Draws Crowds

Chicago readers describe a sea of marchers waiting hours in a hotel ballroom to greet nominees Thomas E. Dewey and John Bricker after the GOP convention. Citizens from diverse states share motives from inspiration to curiosity while a young woman mutters about grandchildren.

Chicago Une Thomas E. Dewey John W. Bricker Ini Deweys Brickers Deedo Rev M. J. Doom Charles Lane Dayton Calvin Farris Muncie Ind Taft Hoover Dewey Bricker

Annual sing at Mt Zion on Sunday July 2

The annual sing will be held at Mt Zion on Sunday July 2. The public is cordially invited and all singers have a special invitation.

MT. Zion

German Navy in Reorganization Says Retired Admiral

Rear Admiral Richard Gadow a retired German naval officer declares the German navy finished as an offensive force and in the process of reorganization Writing in the Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung Gadow who is the principal spokesman for the navy said U boats and heavy warships are at the bottom of the sea indicating critical losses through Allied action.

Madrid Richard Gadow Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung Gadow

Calamity Town Ellery Queen Chapter Fifteen

Ellery Queen confronts domestic turmoil as Nora Haight faints at Thanksgiving after a suspicious poisoning scare. Pat confides to Ellery while Jim’s gambling and family tensions simmer, and Nora’s recovery hinges on uncovering whether arsenic exposure or indigestion caused the episode.

Mr. Queen a _ Wiley Gallimard Hill Drive Pat Ellery Hermione Wright John F Jim Nora Emery Haight Wright Rosemary Hilary Patty Ed Hotchkiss Simpson’s Tabitha Pop Muth Emmy DuPre Goebbels His Wiley Gallimard Bald Mountain Alberta Manaskas Alberta Hermy John Lola Sallight Noble Jim Wal Doc Willoughby Dr. Willoughby Connhaven

Sweet Pea sails into war as 19 year old seaman recalls first voyage

A Chicago teen nicknamed Sweet Pea narrates his first 10 days aboard a freighter bound for Britain. He recalls boot camp posters, salty Navy lessons, rough seas, a mail buoy myth, and close calls during the Normandy wartime supply run. He ends hoping for more pleasant days at sea.

Edwin Piechog Chicago Sweet Pea Britain Normandy Navy Sicily

Watermelon Price Ceilings Set by OPA

Washington announces a job ceiling of 45 dollars per ton on watermelons from today through July 4. Beginning July 5 the ceiling drops to 35 dollars per ton for the rest of the season. The ceilings reflect an average grower return of 26.90 dollars per ton or 337 dollars per thousand melons.

Washington Office of Price Administrator Fromm

Morgan County Florette

Mrs Harold Waugh is improving after a fever case of measles. Several from here attended the funeral of Lovick Fowler at Center Springs. Miss Frankie Johnson visits her sister Mrs Paul Bowling who is ill. Friends of this community are sorry to know that little Lora Fowler of Pines remains ill. Local social notes and visits throughout Morgan County Tennessee Alabama area.

Harold Waugh W.lynn Sr J. W. Lynn Jr Jimmy J. B Gurley Birmingham Emma Sue Lynn A. H. Dunn Fred Talladega John Dunn Sue Dunn Lovick Fowler Center Springs Betty Ann Scurlock June McDaniel Lola Young Sheffield G. C. Vincent J. Eral Peck Spring James Lynn Jr Chester Johnson Danville Frankie Johnson Union Paul Bowling Bob Pope Hartselle Lora Fowler Pines

Mrs Dewey Hears Speech At Chicago Nomination Rally

Mrs. Thomas E. Dewey sits beside her husband as he accepts the presidential nomination on a bright Chicago platform. Edith Gaylord notes her poised appearance with white orchids and pearls while references to possible female cabinet picks unfold including Clare Boothe Luce and Mary Donlon.

Edith Gaylord Chicago Thomas E. Dewey New York Frances Eileen Hutt Sapulpa Okla New York City Tom Dewey Owasso Mich O. T. Hutt George. M. Dewey Hunting-Hung Stadium Dewey Clare Boothe Luce Connecticut Congress Mary Donlon State Industrial Board

Warren Enigma in 1944 GOP Nomination

California Governor Earl Warren emerged as a potential vice presidential pick at the 1944 Republican National Convention but refused any ticket position. He told allies he would not accept, aiming to remain a bargaining force to unite factions, allowing Dewey and Bricker to be nominated.

Tom Reedy Chicago California Earl Warren John W. Bricker Ohio Warren Dewey New York Bricker Sherman Dewey and

Delano Park Hosts Reunion and Birthday Festivities

Delano Park became a cheerful gathering spot as Sgt. George Pylant met his mother and sister en route to Camp Pickett Virginia for a brief reunion. At the park a picnic lunch was shared and the group enjoyed the afternoon with games and a poster at the recreation center. Other events include a birthday party for Mary Francis Sewell and a note from Mrs. W W Barr praising Delano Park during her Decatur visit while planning a Pensacola park.

Delano Park George Pylant Camp Pickett Virginia Crelila Widner Mom Arnage Tenn John B. Sewell Trinity Mary Francis E. M. Chenault Tom Burt Lora Mae Asherbranner Decatur W.W. Barr Pensacola Florida

Neel Group 4-H Victoriade Club Meeting Report

The Neel 4-H Victoriade Club met June 24 at Mrs. R. H. Ellis home. President Frances Garrison led the pledge with songs and prayer by Jean Downs. Members discussed business and projects. next gathering set at Frances sou,th home. Club has 14 members with officers Vera Mae Roberts vice president Ozell Hill leader and others present. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ellis Ozell Hill and Erien Rowe.

Victoriade Club Neel R. H. Elis Jean Downs Frances Sou Frances Garrison Vera Mae Roberts Ozell Hill Redith McDonald Roberta’ Turrentine Betty Thompson Ruthie Hill Christine Wallace Wiona Ellis R. H. Ellis Erien Rowe

Backache and leg pains warning sign for kidneys

Warning to seek kidney check as backache and leg pains may indicate toxin buildup from impaired kidneys. Describes kidneys filtering acids and waste, with symptoms like rheumatic pain fatigue night waking and swelling. Recommends asking a doctor for Doan's Pills, trusted for over 40 years.

Nature Dean Wmillows Doan

Milking Hygiene Tips and Dairy Calf Ration Guidance

Uncle Bob discusses summer bacteria in milk utensils, urging clean water sources and proper utensil washing with hot water and alkali, plus chlorine solution use. He promotes Extension Service leaflets from University of Minnesota and Purdue for detailed milking rules and mineral feeding, and advises on calf grazing, grain adjustments, and iodized salt for calves.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C Bulletin Agricultural Extension Service University of Minnesota St. Paul Minnesota University of Wisconsin Purdue University Lafayette Indiana

Clipping the Nazis in Europe and fields at home

The note highlights Allied advances in Europe and urges readers to improve productivity at home by clipping pastures. It ties wartime progress to farming discipline and efficiency.

Europe

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