Wartime repair classes spur farm machinery resupply
In Val Hermosa Springs Priceville and Danville communities farmers form free repair classes under G W Taylor of Morgan County Training School for Negroes Hartselle. Instructors Oscar Sharpley and Zack Evans guide repairs to old tools until they function like new. Additional sessions will open at Evans Shop Somerville and Alonzo Jackson's shop Talucah with details via Taylor.
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Valhermosa Springs
Priceville
Danville
G. W. Taylor
Morgan County Training School
Hartselle
Oscar Sharpley
Zack Evans
Evans
Somerville
Alonzo Jackson
Talucah
Draft dodgers and wartime duty stir Decatur letters
Readers in Decatur Alabama reflect on draft exemptions and the war effort. A veteran parent defends draft boards, notes farm service and national unity, and urges support for those serving. A second letter honors Jesus Christ and warns against communism fascism and paganism while urging moral faith as the war continues.
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Decatur
Ala
Jesus Christ
America
Christ
Chester Bryant
U. S. Naval Hospital
Bainbridge, Md
Cadets Get New Lounge at RAF Courtland
An old post building at Courtland, used by Col. C. P. West and early officers, has been renovated into an attractive cadet lounge. White walls and renovated floors host plush chairs, settees, tables, a radio, phonograph, and magazines. The lounge, in the cadet area, welcomes wives and parents to visit after flying duties.
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RAF
Courtland
Col
C. P. West
Democrat Holds NY21 in Tight Special Election Win
In New York's 21st district a Democratic candidate won a close special election, signaling political sentiment ahead of the presidential campaign. Republican and Democratic leaders debated the outcome's significance in President Roosevelt's home state as James H. Torrens, 69, led the race.
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New York
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
James H. Torrens
Cadet Barracks Renovations Create Recreation Rooms
Accommodations were available. Two other barracks not in use now are being renovated as cadet recreation and reading rooms.
Red Cross Letters Reach Him With Food Aid Plan
A Red Cross effort promises to deliver letters to a patient and pass theirs back in return. Each week, from donors, a nourishing Red Cross food carton will be sent, aiming to provide eleven pounds of sustenance. The plan emphasizes keeping the connection alive through letters and food.
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The
Red Cross
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Draft Board
Air Corps
Sheffield
Sam
R. C. McWhorter
Decatur Daily
Victory
C. Merritt
Gene Ahern
Ainsley
Belk
Seersuckers
Chambrays
Tammany
Vicks VapoRus
U Ss
Pullorum
Decatur Hatchery Bank St
Murdock
HART
Ford and
Indemn Insurance
James L. Rankin
State National Bank Bldg
Alabama Drug CO
Gosuel's Drug Store
ED Cross
Morgan County
Belk-Hudson CO
Caddell Drug CO
E. E. Forbes & Sons Piano CO
Goidel’s Drug Store
W. T. Grant CO
Hunter Furniture CO
Laboon’s Department Store
Patterson’s, Bank Street
Pepper & Howell
Rose Jewelry CO
Sherrow’s
Shumake Furniture Co., Inc
Speake, Warren & Ratliff
Sterchi Bros. Stores, Inc
Wilder’s Men's
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