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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1944

Page

2

Tax Units In Session Here Tax Units In Session Here

North Alabama tax assessors and boards of equalization met in Morgan county courthouse for a regional conference with Revenue Commissioner H G Dowling presiding. About fifty members discussed valuation methods, records, and comparisons with other Alabama counties, stressing the role of individual board members. Attendees included officials from Lauderdale, Colbert, Jackson, Marion, DeKalb, Cullman, Winston, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Franklin, Marshall and Morgan.

Boards of Equalization North Alabama Morgan County H. G. Dowling Alabama Dowling J. T. Carlton Land Division of Revenue Parker The Revenue Commission Lauderdale Colbert Jackson Marion DeKalb Cullman Winston Lawrence Limestone Madison Franklin Marshall and Morgan

German Ground Drive Aims At Imphal Amid Monsoon Threats

Allied and Japanese forces move amid monsoon timing as Akoyab base contest and Imphal capture threats loom. In the Pacific, Bismarck Sea actions sink three enemy ships while Wewak is bombed. Emirau and Elomusao cleanup nears done. Rabaul bombed. Australian forces advance near Bogadjim.

Akoyab Imphal Assam China Burma Pacific Bismarck Sea New Guinea Aitape Wewak St. Matthias Islands Emirau Elomusao Islands Rabaul New Britain Tokyo St. Matthias Bogadjim Madang

Finland seeks Russian assurances to avoid domination

Helsinki would accept Russian terms immediately if Moscow guarantees no future domination or interference in Finnish affairs. Finns seem to gamble that Russia’s war exhaustion against Germany will curb any attempt to fight Finland to a finish.

Finland Helsinki Germany

Economic expert leaves the scene in tax resignation

Randolph Paul bowed out of the administration’s tax scene amid the treasury battle for 8 billion dollars in wartime revenue. He resigned after serving as Morgenthau’s chief tax advisor and treasury general counsel, leaving his lucrative corporate practice.

Washington Randolph Paul Treasury Paul Morgenthau Roosevelt

Markets News Brief From New York and New Orleans

Aggressive mill price fixing plus purchases in New Orleans supported cotton futures after an early dip of 45 cents a bale from profit taking. Late trading showed prices 10 to 15 cents higher, with July at 20.44 and October around 19.75. Replacement stock was moderately active with firm tone. Livestock markets showed gains in native stockers and calves, hogs steady to higher, and lambs easing slightly.

New York New Orleans

Cattle market mostly steady at Nashville sale

Nashville Tenn March 23. Fed State Market News Service reports scattered early cattle sales with prices holding steady but thin volume. Few medium to good shortfed steers and heifers bring 12.75 to 14.25 per cwt, with some up to 15.00. Good beef cows run 11.50 to 12.50.

Nashville Livestock Nashville Tenn Federal-State Market News Service

Chaplin Case Opens In Federal Mann Act Trial

U S District Attorney Charles H Carr outlined evidence to a federal court jury seeking to send Charles Chaplin to the penitentiary on Mann Act charges. He alleged Chaplin sought to transport Joan Berry to New York while under contract and provided funds for her return to Hollywood after arranging a trip in 1942.

Los Angeles U. S Charles H. Carr Charles Chaplin Federal Penitentiary Chaplin Carr Joan Berry New York Miss Berry Joan United States Berry Waldorf- Astoria Pierre Hotel Waldorff Astoria Hollywood

Kiwanis Club Hosts Entertaining Meeting in Decatur

Decatur Kiwanis Club met at Lyons Hotel for a weekly session with an Entertainment and Reception Committee program. Elmer Loyd introduced the program in the absence of Chairman Marvin Rankin, featuring a film The Secret Weapon by Captain John H. Nunan and local scenes from Dr. A. M. Roan. A. A. Jones announced a special April 13 club meeting at Trinity and plans to send Commando knives crafted by Decatur Iron and Steel Co. to members on foreign service. Guests included Dr. J. T. T. Hundley Major W. C. Riley Dr. A M. Roan Captain John H. Nunan R. G. Bodner and Joe Jacks.

Decatur Kiwanis Club Lyons Hotel Elmer Loyd Marvin Rankin John H. Nunan A. M. Roan A. A. Jones Agricultural Committee Trinity Decatur Iron and Steel Co Kiwanis Club J. T. T. Hundley W. C. Riley A M. Roan Aye R. G. Bodner Joe Jacks

Bilbo Denounced by Anti-Poll Tax Group

Washington reports Mrs Katherine Shryver executive secretary of the national committee to abolish the poll tax denounced a speech on race relations by Senator Bilbo before the Mississippi legislature as vicious and unAmerican She said Bilbo was elected by seven percent of Mississippi’s population and that he would limit 13 000 000 adults in eight poll tax states to 3 000 000 voters even if it meant insulting the Army Navy and Allies.

Washington Katherine Shryver National Committee Bilbo Mississippi

Roosevelt asks 84.9 million for War Manpower Commission

President Roosevelt requested Congress provide 84,948,200 dollars for the War Manpower Commission for the new fiscal year starting July 1. The amount is 7,076,000 more than the current year, enabling continuation of activities funded by supplemental appropriations through the latter half of 1944.

Washington Roosevelt Congress War Manpower Commission WMC White House

Pollard Dies Dallas County Tax Assessor in Selma

John Scott Pollard aged 70, Dallas county tax assessor, died in Selma after an extended illness. He served a third term in office, first elected in 1931. Pollard had previously been a state revenue agent and was later in real estate.

Pollard Selma Ala John Scott Pollard Dallas State Revenue

Butter and Eggs Market Report Chicago March 23

Butter receipts total 448 517, market unchanged. Egg receipts 28 104, market weak. Standards 1 4 price 31 1 2, current receipts 29 1 2, dirties 28 1 2, checks 27 to 27 1 2.

Chicago

Community Notes From Morgan County and Nearby Areas

Mrs Alma Light remains ill in Birmingham for treatment. Imogene Boyd wed Otis Thompson and will live near Arab. First aid class ends with sixteen graduates. some dropouts due to illness. Dot Green recovers from pneumonia. Cecil and Cecil Julian visit relatives in Decatur. Homer Stewart and Lola Cudlip travel to Cullman. Wilma Humphries shops in Cullman. Raymond Hutchison visits grandmother in Rath. Grammar school addition work starts. gardens widely planted. Daisy Crawford visiting Birmingham. Clyde Mathews report birth of a daughter. Avery Leith returns to camp after furlough.

Alma Light Birmingham Imogene Boyd Otis Thompson New Orleans Dot Green Cecil Julian Decatur Malcolm Julian Homer Stewart Lola W. Cudlip Cullman Wilma Humphries Raymond Hutchison Rath Daisy Crawford Clyde Mathews Avery Leith Homer Leith

Short Cabbage Crop Reported Across Southeast

Atlanta March 23. Agricultural Commissioner Tom Linder said reports from South Georgia show many cabbages going to seed rather than forming marketable heads. He noted similar conditions in Louisiana and blamed mild weather and poor seed due to disrupted supplies from Scandinavia.

Atlanta Southeast Tom Linder Linder South Georgia H. D. Wilson Louisiana Great Lakes

TVA Telegram Lists Alabama Support From Mayors And Judges

A telegram urging public interest as intended by Congress was directed to every U S Senator and signed by representatives from Alabama counties served by TVA. The list was headed by Mayor T R Harrison of Decatur and included mayors, judges, and senators from Athens Moulton Scottsboro Huntsville Florence Cullman Russellville Center Decatur Bessemer Tarrant City and other communities.

Congress United States Alabama TVA T. R. Harrison Decatur R. H. Richardson, Jr Athens Isaac Johnson Moulton John Benson Scottsboro A. W. McAllister Huntsville E. H Couch Guntersville J. A. Keller Florence Andrew Johnson Fr. Payne

Conway Community Notes and Church Reminders

Lawrence county updates include Bro Blaxton's sermon this Sunday and weekly prayer at Pine Grove near Conway. Local visits feature S B Bean Landsersville and Mrs O P Shelton. Clinton Pitt Decatur, Flora Edna Tucker with Ralph Gillespie family. Earlene Shelton and Geneva Tucker visits. Bobby Dan Shelton sick. Olan Shelton hosts Shawn? weekend visitors. Charlie Powell returns from Cullman. Aaron Dutton and Dutch Townson share Sunday visits.

Bro. Blaxton S. B. Bean Landersville Herbert Daniel Guy Shelton O. P. Shelton Clinton Pitt Decatur Flora Edna Tucker Ralph Gillespie Earlene Shelton Geneva Tucker Bobby Dan Shelton E. D. Shelton Aaron Dutton Dutch Townson Charlie Powell Cullman Olan Shelton Bryce Bryant Alvie Bryant Pine Grove Conway Cleo Morris

Ten Year Old Sarah Jo Allen Honored At Surprise Party

Morgan County notes report Mrs. Floyd Sivley and daughter Joan visited M. C. Sharp family in Hartselle. Sarah Jo Allen celebrated her tenth birthday with a surprise party at home Wednesday afternoon, with many guests and gifts.

Howard Allen Sarah Jo Johnnie Allen S. E. Allen Helen Johnson Opal Whitten Kathleen Willie Johnson Washington, D. C Floyd Sivley Joan M. C. Sharp Hartselle Avis Allen Geraldine Sivley Baby Everett Lemmond Mildred Clara Mae Lively Wilma McMineman Somerville Elgie Rose Freeze Wilda Faye Turney Nell Waugh Sarah Jo Allen Warren McGee Rodulph Sivley Thomas Winton Lorene Turney Leander Allen

McKellar Fight Over TVA Spending Intensifies in Senate

Washington March 23 Admittedly waging an uphill battle administration forces redoubled their efforts to win votes against McKellar proposals to limit Tennessee Valley Authority spending. The debate focused on stripping TVA of power and fertilizer receipts and barring political activity, with Sen Barkley arguing the changes would cripple the TVA operations while Lilienthal denied charges of political influence.

Washington Senator McKellar D-Tenn Congress Tennessee Valley Authority Barkley D-ay McKellar TVA Stewart Barkley Lilienthal

Lawrence County Ellisville Social News by Ruth Livingston

Miss Lucile Bradford spent Friday night with Lena and Ruth Livingston. Nathen Tomlinson of Danville visited Frederick Templeton on Sunday. Lola Grace Hembree stayed Friday night with Mrs Jim Lowery. Edward Livingston was Saturday night guest of Maurice Lowery. Merl Legg of Speake spent Wednesday night with Mrs Helen Legg. Cecil and Burnice Rooks near Moulton were Saturday night guests of Edd McCormick. Beatrice and Louise White visited Mrs P O Stephenson Saturday night. Carmen Livingston was Sunday evening guest of Prentis Collins. Community members attended the play at Speake Wednesday night. Elvin Collins and wife were in Decatur Thursday on business. Mable Chenault spent Sunday evening with Jean and Nell Lowery.

Lucile Bradford Lena Ruth Livingston Nathen Tomlinson Danville Frederick Templeton Lola Grace Hembree Jim Lowery Edward Livingston Maurice Lowery Merl Legg Speake Helen Legg Cecil Burnice Rooks Near Moulton Edd McCormick Beatrice Louise White

Chaplains Suffer High Casualty Toll in War

Washington March 23 The Army report shows chaplains sustain heavier officer casualties than most branches. From war start to year end 19 chaplains killed in battle 19 wounded 33 prisoners 1 missing in action and 31 died from accidents or illness.

Washington Infantry Chaplain Corps Army

First Color Photographs and Printing Milestones

James Maxwell, a Scottish physicist, created the first color photographs in 1861. The battleship Missouri reportedly contains 4,000,000 feet of welded seams. Jacob Le Blon, a German, developed the first color printing in 1704.

James Maxwell Jacob le Blon

Chain Merchants Meeting Tonight in Decatur

Decatur chain store managers and assistants will gather at Woodall's on the Moulton road for a 7 o'clock supper meeting to hear C. S. Keller, managing director of the Alabama Chain Store Council. About twenty are expected.

C. S. Keller Alabama Chain Store Council Decatur Woodall’s Moulton Road

Local residents admitted to Benevolent hospital and club notes

John Wesley Rowell of Blanche Tennessee and Mrs Ollie F Blankenship of Somerville were admitted to Benevolent hospital Wednesday. Pearly E Johnson of Hartselle and Grady Walker of Danville also listed as patients. The Mary Lou Dancy Chapter No. 320 meets at 7 30 tonight in the Masonic Temple. The Civitan Club contributed 50 for the sanitarium shower with guests Frank Webster Foster R Mitchell and Hue Murphy. Mrs Hallie Lee Clements of Somerville admitted Tuesday. Riley McDonald improving after an operation in Oak Ridge hospital. The Ninth Street Methodist church Evangelistic Club meets Friday at 7 30 at 1406 Sixth Avenue South for a cottage prayer meeting. Mrs John M Smith visiting Jacksonville Florida to see her son Aviation Machinist Mate Third Class Dwight R Smith.

Methodist Evangelistic Club Ninth Street Methodist Church C. J. Hazelwood Sixth Avenue South John M. Smith Jacksonville Florida Dwight R. Smith Naval Air Station Civitan Club Lions Club Frank Webster Foster R. Mitchell Hue Murphy

Moran County People Share Weekend Visits and Travel

Mr and Mrs L G McDonald and family visited the Morriss family in Gandy's Cove. Rev P A Green went to Birmingham on business and saw his son. Walter Ford spent part of last week with his sons in Decatur. Numerous relatives visited in Cullman Decatur Breman and Atlanta. John E Ryan illness caused return travel from several states.

L. G. McDonald William Morris Gandy's Cove P. A. Green Birmingham Joyce Green Walter Ford France Ford Garreig Ford Decatur K. P. Morris Falkville John Vann L. H. Merrill L. L. Long Atlanta J. R. Thompson Breman M. B. Merrell Homer Woodard Homer Smith L. E. Stevens Joe Cobb Charles Cruser Cullman M. E. Church Lether Forrester Panama City Fla Nelle Ryan Dearborn Michigan Charlie Self Ervin Ryan Near Decatur Joe Holmes Cullman 2 Ernest Ryan Mt. Washington, Ky John E. Ryan Clyde Teague Bobby Lillian Patterson Trace Livingston Truman Ryan Manford Chaffin Rathyorn Douglas Buddie Vann Garvis Ford Hollice Near Enon Aston Cobb Gaynelle Crawford Center Grove Teddie Poe Cullman County John Enterkin Gene Enterkin Mattie Oden Rock Creek Robert Ryan Taylor Frost Clifford Cornell Vinemont 2

Seattle Police Officers Issue Jaywalking Ticket

Seattle reported Police Officers R. W. Waitt and S. J. Dimak issued a jaywalking ticket to a woman. She remarked her husband had warned her, but she forgot. The husband, Police Judge James W. Hodson, stated the case would be handled like any other.

Seattle R. W. Waitt S. J. Dimak James W. Hodson

Ford Cheers for Soybean

Savannah Ga March 23 The old argument whether the automobile will ever replace the horse has now changed to whether the soybean will replace the cow Henry Ford says yes in five years there should be no use for cows He claims soybean milk is superior and cheaper Ingredients for a quart cost under three cents Soybean foods have been a major part of Ford's diet at 81 years old He notes 200 gallons of soybean milk daily are used at Dearborn Fort Hospital for patients including babies and the milk for those allergic to cow milk

Savannah Henry Ford Ford Here Fort Hospital Dearborn Mich

Scout District Plans Camporee And Related Matters

Morgan County District of the Tennessee Valley Council Boy Scouts of America held a May meeting at the Lyons Hotel. Camporee set for May 31 to June 2 with a Scout Rally planned. Camp Westmoreland dates to be published in April. Training reviews, merit badge counselor list revision, and a new troop forming in Austinville and Moulton Heights were discussed along with health and safety inspections and district meeting details.

Morgan County Tennessee Valley Council Boy Scouts of America Lyons Hotel Tom Fitzpatrick Frank Yaney Camp Westmoreland Austinville Moulton Heights W. J. Brown le Kenton B. B. Burks Jack Stone W. T. Jordan Frank L. Chenault Alvis Briscoe Sidney Patterson M. H. Broom D. D. Marshall E. J. Chenault D. L. Mixson I. C. Kenton Oscar Napps Robert McRight

Forrest Chapel News Notes and Visits

W D Bullard visited Mr and Mrs Erby Thompson Sunday afternoon. Garland Roberts of Neel spent Saturday night with his brother Ben Roberts and family. Attended singing at the radio station in Decatur Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs W P Roberts and daughters hosted Mr and Mrs Wilburn Roberts and daughter Linda Jean and Mr and Mrs J P Roberts and daughter Lucille. Mrs M G Whitten and Mrs Newt Bailey attended the zone meeting in Decatur Monday for the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church. Mr and Mrs L M Reed of Alabama City visited W D Bullard's family last week. Billy Lorance of Priceville and Grace Bullard visited Ruth Sandlin Sunday afternoon.

W. D. Bullard Erby Thompson Garland Roberts Neel Ben Roberts Decatur W. P. Roberts Wilburn Roberts Linda Jean J. P. Roberts Lucille M. G. Whitten Newt Bailey Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church L. M. Reed Alabama City Reed Billy Lorance Priceville Grace Bullard Ruth Sandlin

Community Notices and Social Visits Highlight Week

Mr and Mrs Cecil Russel spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ruff Clark of Decature. Mrs Lula Hill spent Tuesday evening with Mrs Joe Wade. The little son of Mr and Mrs Louie Brooks is ill at his home. Mr and Mrs Jewell Roberts visited Mr and Mrs Joe Wade Sunday night. Everyone enjoyed the play Aunt Tillie Goes To Town presented by the senior one class. Wednesday night at Speake school Mr and Mrs Jeff Graves of De-

Cecil Russel Ruff Clark Decature Lula Hill Joe Wade Louie Brooks Jewell Roberts Tillie Speake School Jeff Graves

Britain faces hard realities as world divisions deepen

The London Times editorial notes Europe now faces division into sovereign units, challenging self-determination. It argues military security and economic well being require respect for spheres of influence, while the big three powers America Britain and Russia must resolve conflicts between idealism and harsh realities.

Churchill Britain London Times the Times Europe America Russia

Indians Impress Pyle Crew With Religion And Curiosity

The Pyle crew found Ja hore Indians friendly and curious, liked by Americans. Indian troops base nearly all actions on religion, cooking their own sacred flour pancake and toilet rituals with cleaned seats. Capt. Kahrs recalled a sick Indian left on a ship and dying from dysentery without a secret toilet seat, a haunting incident of the war.

Jahore Joseph Kahrs Africa Kahrs

Prominent Town Creek Merchant C. C. Gray Dies

C. C. Gray, noted Town Creek merchant and resident, died Wednesday at 7 p.m. at his home. Survived by three daughters Mrs. L D Almon of Atlanta Georgia Mrs. Herbert P. Sivley of Trinity and Mrs. Paul Houston of Town Creek two sons Floyd H Gray stationed at Maxwell Field with the U S Army Air Corps and Marvin M Gray of Athens two grandchildren Thelma Almon and Charles Houston a brother Arthur C Gray and a sister Mrs Liza Smith Funeral arrangements to be announced by Brown of Tuscaloosa

C. C. Gray Town Creek L D. Almon Atlanta Georgia Herbert P. Sivley Trinity Paul Houston Floyd H. Gray Maxwell Field U. S. Army Air Corps Marvin M. Gray Athens Thelma Almon Charles Houston U. S. Navy Arthur C. Gray Liza Smith Russellville Brown Tuscumbia

Local residents host weekend gatherings

Catur spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Hopper. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Previtt of De Catur were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Wade. Edgar Armstrong visited Mr. and Mrs. Louie Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brown and their daughter from Decatur stayed overnight with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Hill.

Catur Lonnie Hopper Roy Previtt DeCatur Orlan Wade Edgar Armstrong Louie Brooks Bill Brown George Hill

Earhart Hope Still Burn Amid Marshall Islands Search

In July 1937 the U S aircraft carrier Lexington and battleship Colorado conducted a wide search for Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan. The Japanese government stated there was no need for American planes to search the Marshall Islands and offered to search instead. An English speaking native told a civil affairs officer that a Jap trader claimed Earhart was picked up by a Japanese fishing boat and taken to Japan.

Marshall Islands Lexington Amelia Earhart Putnam Fred Noonan Associated Press Elien Eugene F. Bogan New York City Atoll Ajima Jaluit Ailinglapalan Japan

Miss Mavis Randolph GYM Spring Pageant Notes

Lawrence County gym chatter covers Miss Mavis Randolph events and Sunday school campaigns. Obituary reports Mrs Emma Shelby dies and funeral held by Rev George Bond near Landersville. Baby born to Mr and Mrs Paul Flannagin. spider bite sidelines Robert Dutton. Local visitors include Mrs Mavis Bradford and Florence Halbrooks. Red Cross rag at Hatton high noted.

Emma Shelby Landersville Rutherford George Bond Dave Rutherford Robert Dutton Claude Dutton Paul Flannagin Lorene Euline Halbrooks Earline Florence Harville Mavis Betty Sue Randolph Malcolm Hurst Mobile Ottie Smith Mavis Bradford Florence Halbrooks J. M. Randolph Billie Ceril Randolph Near Cave Spring Briedell Hacood Flora Vera Bradford Red Cross Rag Hatton High School

Mrs. Apple and Her Corps at Wheeler Friday

Joe Wheeler School hosts a Friday night program on March 24 at 7 45 featuring Mrs Apple and Her Corps a comedy with a large cast including Mrs Coram Apple Mrs Arthur Bowen Bertha Buttonbust and The Twins Fatina Stubble and Leonora Stubble plus Hendon Quartette songs. First Ward P T A sponsors the event inviting the public to attend.

Apple Hendon Quartette Joe Wheeler First Ward P.T. A Coram Apple Arthur Bowen Arzhella Alderley Dan Brewer Bella Dona Blink O. N. Troup Bertha Buttonbust Greer Hendon Nellie Nibblebit Parker

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