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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1944

Page

3

Cotaco High Presents The Gypsy Rover Musical

Cotaco high school auditorium hosts a three act romantic musical comedy The Gypsy Rover with a full cast including Meg Zara Sinfo Rob Wayne Maxwell Sir George and others. Music by Willis Music Company Cincinnati Ohio and directed by Mrs T J Russel with school chorus and dances.

Cotaco High School Meg Christine Black Zara Wanda Day Marto Jimmy Williams Sinfo Jack Mitchell Rob Gilbert Howe Wayne Maxwell Lady Constance Sir George—Faye Myers Lord Craven J. E. Peck George Martendale Loyd Johnson Nina George Susie Myrick Jerome Buery Lemmonds Toby Lyon R. C. Ryan McCorkle London Joe Rolfe Lackey David Johnson Vera Morrow Cupid Betty Dunn T. J. Russel Willis Music Company Cincinnati Ohio

St Joseph Aspirin Sought For Cold Aches And Headache

Advertisers claim millions rely on St Joseph Aspirin to ease colds muscle pains and headaches. Gargling touted to reduce sore throat soreness. Buyers urged to check the box for the name St Joseph Aspirin.

St. Joseph Aspirin

Murdered model Syria Verne circles suspect web

In a penthouse murder of Syria Verne, the famed model, police find no gun or prints. Argus Steele and Ellen Curtis probe closely with Roger Flagg, modeling agency owner, learning Syria’s past and ties to Pierre Sturgis, the photographer, and the mysterious Dorry. Ellen recalls a threatening, sallow-faced man and a casino-tinged evening at the Penguin Club before Syria’s death.

Syria Verne Pierre Sturgis Argus Steele Penguin Club Ellen Curtis Sturgis Bill Carstairs Playboy Dorry Ellen Argus Roger Flagg Inspector Grange Flagg Roger Aladdin Syria Verne Earl Carroll Martinelli Boston Tech Pierre Flegg Mr. Flagg

Senate confirms two U S marshals in Alabama districts

The Senate confirmed Raymond E. Thomason as U S marshal for the Northern district of Alabama and Roushnce Gewin as marshal for the Southern Alabama district.

Washington Senate Raymond E. Thomason U. S Alabama Roushnce Gewin

Leaves From A War Correspondent Notebook

London in wartime mood as raids resume near Bebe Daniels and Lt Col Ben Lyon home. Bebe serves tea to 150 firemen and tends wounded civilians. Panama Hattie still not starting earlier. shows adjust times to not bow to raids. Bombs and diversions line streets as unexploded devices complicate rescue work.

London Bebe Daniels Ben Lyon Britain Bebe

Childs Laxative Question and Caution Notice

Questions discuss selecting a laxative for children and whether kids accept a child friendly formula. The piece recommends Syrup of Black Draught as a child suited laxative, notes a 50 cent bottle provides over triple the trial size, and warns to use only as directed.

Polish Russian dispute lingers as London conference convenes

Bob Murphy, American member of the Allied advisory commission for Italy, attends the Stettinius conference in London. The Polish–Russian issue is expected to stay in status quo through the war, though Moscow may announce a rival Polish government on Russian soil. Turkish tensions rise while Yugoslav envoys smile as Chinese American British Burma successes bring cautious optimism. Goebbels ministry delivers another blunder affecting bombed Londoners.

London Bob Murphy Allied Advisory Commission For Italy Moscow Burma

Chaplin Trial Moves Fast On Mann Act Case

Los Angeles March 22 The Chaplin Mann Act case moves into the second day as top witness possible this afternoon Judge O Connor administers juror questions Giesler holds 10 peremptories Carr six The case centers on Joan Berry and a civil paternity suit along with the criminal Mann act charges against Charlie Chaplin with prosecutors expecting first witness this afternoon.

James Lindsley Los Angeles Charlie Chaplin Jerry Giesler Giesler Charles H. Carr Carr J. F. T. O'Connor U. S. Comptroller of Currency William Gibbs McAdoo Joan Berry Chaplin New York Gertrude Berry Heddar Hopper Office of Price Administration Miss Berry Hollywood Pendins Carol Ann

Morgan County Gomeaway

Mrs Sardia Winton reports community social notes from Morgan County. Entries include visits by Earl and Ada Owens, Joe Winton in Decatur on business, Muril Wiggington and Taft Patterson with Ada Herrin, Euell Green visiting, Merlyn Maxwell returning from Benevolent to her father in law’s home, Loyd Sharp visiting with John Billings, Royal Henderson calling in Hartselle, G Mikell visiting Blount county, and C P Johnston and Grace Mikell with Don attending Rabinoff concert in Decatur. Ransom sold Church of God parsonage to Alfred Williams. Horton leaves soon for the Army. Horton formerly taught at Priceville.

Earl Owens Tanner Ada Herrin Joe Winton Decatur Muril Wiggington Near Ryans Taft Patterson Euell Green Thomas Ransom Merlyn Maxwell Benevolent Loyd Sharp Route 1 John Billings Royal Henderson Hartselle G. Mikell J. D. Mikell Blount County Warrior Horton

Butter and margarine allocations for civilians and allies wartime

Washington reports 1944 butter per person about 12 pounds, with total 2,046,000,000 pounds distributed 76 percent to civilians and 18 percent to military and services. Lend-lease to Russia covers about 5 percent, while margarine output rises to 739,200,000 pounds with 75 percent for civilians and remaining between Russia and the UK.

Washington War Food Administration England Argentina New Zealand Australia Armed Services War Shipping Administration Red Cross Hawaii Puerto Rico Russia United Kingdom Territories

Mor Brooksville society notes reflect weather and weddings

Inclement weather kept crowd light at Shoal Creek singing though attendees enjoyed the day. News arrives that Mrs. J T Blankenship, wintering in Sarasota Florida, married G H Shaw of Syracuse New York. Local friends wish them a happy life.

Shoal Creek J. T. Blankenship Sarasota Fla G. H. Shaw Syracuse N. Y Eva Halbrooks Marvin Hughes Decatur J. M. Hughes W. H. Champion Benevolent Hospital Jordan of Capshaw Paul Hudson Essie Dae Looney Danville J. Luther Bentley

Moonlight Raid Hits Targets Fast in German Report

The German radio claimed pilots saw targets in bright moonlight as the raid began and ended before 10 53 P M. An apartment porter quipped that the luftwaffe had something good now as they brought their own moon with them.

Luftwaffe

Morgan County Oak Ridge Social Notes

Lola Mae Legg and Lola Legg headline a Friday-night visit with Misses Nola Day and Wilma Sparkman. Loretta Legg, child of Talmage and family, sprained an arm Friday afternoon. Thelmer Vaughn preached both services Sunday amid poor weather. Grace Clemons and children visited the Blankenhips in Decatur Saturday. Hugh Townson and son called on D. D. Lake in Neel Sunday. Earl Legg and children visited Elmer Martin and daughters on the Danville road. Easter Callaghan visited her mother, Mrs. Eugene Hartselle, and family Saturday.

Carrie Wallace Lola Mae Nola Day Wilma Sparkman Loretta Legg Talmage Legg Thelmer Vaughn Grace Clemons Robert Blankenship Decatur Hugh Townson D. D. Lake Neel Earl Legg Elmer Martin Danville Road Easter Callaghan Eugene Hartselle

Aunt Samanthy Rules the Roost at Austinville High Play

Austinville High School presents a three act comedy Aunt Samanthy Rules the Roost directed by Miss Lottie Weinman. Senior III cast includes Aunt Samanthy Simpkins Sinah Smith Serena Simpkins Mildred Lang Sophie Simpkins Peggy Mason Polly Paine Geraldine Tucker Annie Ambrose Fra Roper Blanche Bowers Reba Odell Lucien Littlefield Happy Blankenship Blair Boswell Tom Sutton Frank Fairfield Avery Roberts Lawrence Lovesdell Marcus Jong Buddy Baskins Greek By num.

Aunt Samanthy Austinville High School Miss Lottie Weinman Aunt Samanthy Simpkins Ma- Sinah Smith Serena Simpkins Mildred Lang Sophie Simpkins Peggy Mason Polly Paine Geraldine Tucker Annie Ambrose Fra Roper Blanche Bowers Reba Odell Lucien Littlefield Happy Blankenship Blair Boswell Tom Sutton Frank Fairfield Avery Roberts Lawrence Lovesdell Marcus Jong Buddy Baskins Greek Bynum

Dance Planned At Army Air Base In Courtland

A post dance for young women from the Tri Cities Decatur and Courtland is set for 8 30 Friday night in the Courtland post recreation hall with the 703rd orchestra providing music and refreshments to follow aviation training officials note.

Army Air Base Post Tri-Cities Decatur Courtland Post Recreation 703Rd

Courtland Air Base Hosts Await Flight Train Aboard

Ees and stationed personnel at Courtland await further flight training as enlisted men will serve as hosts.

Ees Courtland

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Cotaco High Bres Chapter Gyp Gobble Hal Boyle By Wes Gallagher Goebbels’ Ministry Fred King Morgan County Gomeaway Sardia Winton By James Marlow George Zielke Mor Brooksville Mrs. J. Luther Bentley Morgan County Oak Ridge Lola Mae Legg Noah Webster Gene Aker Great Caesar Terry Li Coon Austinville High America S.8 S.co Investors Mutual Earl F. Crabb Board of Crabb Investors Syndicate Belk’s Bargain Basement Lions Club
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