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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1944

Page

3

Early seeding of vetch praised by Morgan farmer

Morgan County farmer Buford Bowling reports seeding vetch early before cotton opened saves time and improves yield, with October plantings lagging. County agent B G Hall notes weather-exposed machinery and urges protection, citing farm rationing. The piece also calls 4 H Mobilization Week March 4 to 12, stressing youth leadership for war food effort.

Buford Bowling Science Hill Wolf Beat Mr Bowling Union Hill Mountain B. G. Hall Morgan County

Poultry Cull Yields Feed Savings in Morgan County

Neighbors W L McCutcheon and W L Slate report that about 25 percent of their hens must be culled to save feed. If all poultry keepers did the same, Morgan County could produce nearly the same egg output on 75 percent of the current feed, a crucial saving amid scarce feed.

W. L. McCutcheon W. L. Slate Mt. Zion Morgan County

Hereford Bull Sale Announced by W H Gregory in Alabama

W H Gregory extension animal husbandman of Auburn announces a sale of North Carolina pure bred Hereford bulls to be held in Demopolis on March 29. Horned and polled bulls will be offered. A round-up sale of beef bulls will follow at the Union Stock Yard in Montgomery at 10 00 am on March 9. The round-up includes bulls for open range breeding and entries for pure bred herds. Morgan county beef producers are urged to attend if interested.

W.H Gregory Auburn North Carolina Demopolis Union Stock Yard Montgomery Gregory Morgan County Beef Producers

Roosevelt Calls 4-H Youth Nation’s Strongest Hope

President Roosevelt addresses 4-H club members during a national mobilization week March 4–12. He emphasizes youth determination and courage as essential to leading the country to victory and guiding postwar plans.

Roosevelt 4-H Club

Early vetch proves value in local farm trial

Raymond A. Mitchell of Hulaco reports a 2006 Soil Conservation District demonstration showing early planted vetch is highly effective. Planting began in September amid heat and drought, with late October sowing completing the crop. Mitchell notes overwhelming neighbor skepticism but anticipates full-season planting before September next year. H. C. Sharp of Trinity notes peanut hay covers costs to harvest and helps feed cows through dry spells, aided by lespedeza loss.

Raymond A. Mitchell Hulaco Soil Conservation District Program Mitchell H. C. Sharp Trinity Mr. Sharp D. D. Marshall

Limestone County Notes From Wheeler and Bethlehem

Reports from Limestone County detail Sunday night singing alternately at Bethlehem and Nebo, with recent meetings at Bethlehem. Army rejection for Aurther Barnes on February 25, Navy departure for Billy Griffin, and visits among local families including Phil lips and Standridge. Neighborhood illness improves for Mrs. C. R. Jones, many children out of school with chicken pox, and several trips among residents to Athens Decatur and Lawrence County.

Bethlehem Nebo Aurther Barnes Army Billy Griffin Navy Julia Mae John Thomas Phillips Lawrence County Johnie Standridge Gordon Phillips Rabon J. D. Phillips S. C. Fudge Delmer Fudge Gay Thrasher Decatur

Sunday School Notes in Lawrence County Friendship

A busy Sunday scene in Lawrence County Friendship with a long list of visitors and family gatherings. Rev Parker preached an interesting sermon as Miss Vera Asherbranner features among several Ash erbranner relations and local residents visit kin across Danville Hartsville and Mobile. The town plans a Red Cross drive speaking event at Penn's next Saturday night and invites all to attend along with regular preaching.

Parker Nina Fay Kirkpatrick Dewey Hogan Bevie West Delbert Raymond Joe Shaw Sim Prator William Mobile Mary Bertha Lindsey Jean and Wanda Prator Hartselle Betty Joe Teague Danville Alene Gibson Grace Steele Ethel Steele Evin Asherbranner John D. Kilpatrick Floyd Looney Howard Anders Lebanon Shelly Eddy Nelene Mary Dale Morris Jim Morris Massey Willie Parker Wren Dan Dutton Lois Evin Vera Asherbranner Pauline Shaw Lorene Loone Phelton Legg Pie Legg Penn's Red Cross Duiese Holladay Ollie Garrett D. D. Holly Lila Anders Olie Asherbranner Eunice Lorene Looney Lorene Ilva Dutton Druid Jarett Loyd Looney

Trinity to Hold Auction for Red Cross Fund

Miss Elizabeth McBride chair of Trinity Red Cross committee announces an auction sale of edibles at Trinity High School Monday night March 6 at 7 30 p m proceeds go to the Red Cross for that beat donors urged to contact her to arrange drop offs for items.

Elizabeth McBride Red Cross Trinity Trinity High School Miss McBride

Community Notes Hear of Illness and Visits

Loyd and his son spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Delmer Fudge at Bethlehem where Mr Fudge is seriously ill. Lemis Jones heard from his son Cpl Joe Jones who said he was well. Mrs Eileen Ormand returned from Kentucky visiting her son Billy and wife. Mr and Mrs Willmer Miller of Athens visited her parents A S Lamon. Mr and Mrs Fred Van Horn and son of Decatur visited S C Fudge. W T Morris, Mrs Wallace Church, Tom Parker and daughter Judith Ann visited Sunday. John Phillips visited E Fergerson at Tanner where Fergerson is very ill. Ivin Stewart of Veto spent Sunday with her sister and family Douglas Fudge.

S. C. Fudge W. T. Morris Wallace Church Tom Parker Judith Ann John Phillips E. Fergerson Tanner Fergerson Ivin Stewart Veto Douglas Fudge

Powder for Family Use Soothe Itch and Diaper Rash

Medicated Mexiana powder helps soothe simple rashes and diaper rash when sprinkled on the skin. Provides relief for irritated areas.

Falkville High Presents Gabriel Blow Your Horn Comedy

A three act comedy Gabriel Blow Your Horn will be presented by Falkville high school's senior class on Thursday night March 2 at eight o'clock. The play follows Gabriel Pennington DeWaugh Brown and a love triangle with Herb and Janet as Miss Thelma uncovers Gabriel's involvement. Cast includes Zerusia Pennington, Daisy Mae Dora Brown, Miss Thelma Smith, Janet, Eleanor, Mildred Clyde, Herb Brown Jr, Frank Stevens, Pete Wright, Harold Dillon, and Herbert Brown Sr with a full ensemble.

Gabriel Blow Falkville High School Gabriel Herb Janet Miss Thelma Gabriel Pennington DeWaugh Brown Zerusia Pennington Etha Mae Laughmiller Daisy Mae Glenn Dora Brown Thelma Smith Rubye Kate King Janet—Freda Gray Eleanor Barnes Rheba Minter Mildred Clyde Verna Mae Sand

Trinity Community Aims to Over Subscribe Red Cross Quota

Interest in the Red Cross campaign runs high as Miss Mc Bride urges every Trinity resident to attend the upcoming auction and help exceed the set quota with strong citizen participation and support.

Red Cross Trinity Miss McBride

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. W. Hambrick Flint Roy Grugard Moulton W. W. Forey Route 1 Ralph C. Sanderson Cullman J. E. Williams M-1 Farmers Exchange Wood Free Ida G. Smith Felton Hendrix Lacey's Spring Chevrolet Quinby Nelson Por Sale Delux H. M. Smith Merville Murray Baker's Danville Rd W. A. Brothers Annie M. Owen Athens Annie M. Owens Harold Lake Danville- Decatur Ella Russell Coleman Lott Route 3 Bee Lyle Oliver Tractor P. W. Sandlin Austinville Rd Cedar St Alton Owen Banville, Ala H. O. Snow Bailpeyton Sudan Lespedeza Alfalfa Diamond Brand Alabama Seed and Feed E. Church Farm Exchange B. J. Thompson Gurnsey O. I. C. Male and Son Enoch Poole Chevrolet Motor B. J. Nunnelly Joppa Turner Coal & Grain Co Checkerboard Store Moulton Street Alabama Dairy Products Decatur, Ala Elizabeth Grayson Hillsboro Jersey Herman Leeman Box 322 John Deere J B. Moore Elgin Childers Bra Ala Plymouth Erwin Rogers J. E Doyle Hopkins Store Gus Hefner Rt. 1 Deccatur P. O A. G. Jones Ruby D. Hill Leonard Wallace H. R. Windsor Union School Route 2 Somerville Stoneville Gomer Holmes Vinemont Lemon and White Bird Dog Mame Raymond A Britain Danville Rr Danville Ad Igon Raymond M-1 R. T. Jones Falkville Evergreen Church Pauline J. Jones Hart Stile Hartselie R. L. Brasseale Fordson A. P. Cox Jones Coal Co John L. Bean J. A. Templeton Hastings Stoneville Ford Ben Stanford R. C. McWhorter Oliver B. A. Shaw Elkton St Fikton the Daily J. N. Davis Jersey Heifer Charlie Harp W. C. Kirkpatrick Floyd Hudson Good Majestic Stove J. L. Jones A. C B. O. Spivey B. M. Goff Studebaker U. S Pallorum BABY Decatur Hatchery Bank St Murdock Morgan County Agricultural Council R. D. Nesmith Cordie Roberts P. Hendrix Almon M. Walker Screed Ypu Whipper G. D Sims Ben H. Nuby Chas. E. Young Moulton and Decatur Chas. BE. Young V. Cooper R. M. McElroy F L. H McKee Eva Horace M. Layman W. M. Prince Talucah Decatur Daily D. W. Thaxton Town Creek Buroc O. C Route W. F R. H. McCulloch O. W. Dodd N. M. Tomlinson J. Loberts J. W. Clemmons Priceville D. W. Hampton Louisett Carpentryv Steel Square Flora Gomervile, Als Onse Chuan Limestone County Wheeler Effie Marks Ceresan Paul C. Davis Corner Bank and Federal’s Fertilizer Coker-Wilds Scoco Fertilizer Fred S. Hunt and John D. Davis 2Nd St 1St Ave. West Lin Herb Brown, Jr Marlin Brown Frank Stevens van Ryan Pete Wright William St. John Harold Dillon Thomas Culver Herbert Brown, Sr Talmadge Greene, Jr OWL Drug CO Martin's Ramsey Hatchery Indiana Hawkins RED Kobe Turner Coal & Grain Co Checkerboard
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