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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1944

Page

3

Christ In The Believer Sermon At Central Baptist

Dr John C Cowell Jr preached at Central Baptist Church on the theme Christ In The Believer. He spoke of the Holy Spirit indwelling believers and the temple of God, urging separation from the world and surrender to God's will for victory in Christian life.

Jesus Christ John C. Cowell, Jr Central Baptist Church Cowell Jackson Tennessee Union University Baptist Student Union J. J. Riddle Judson College Marion Christ Paul God Tabernacle Solomon Jesus Garden Gethsemane Father Son

Mystery of Syria Verne Ends in Nighttime Murder

Syria Verne, famed model, is found murdered just after midnight in her penthouse following a quarrel with art photographer Pierre Sturgis. Police investigate a web of alibis and possible motives as Argus Steele and Inspector Grange unravel links to model agency head Roger Flagg, Bill Carstairs, and Cyn thia Lane. The case centers on a single gun and curiously missing intruder traces while Sturgis defends his innocence.

Syria Verne Pierre Sturgis Argus Steele Penguin Club Ellen Curtis Syria Sturgis Bill Carstairs Playboy Dorry Ellen Argus Roger Flagg Model Flagg Inspector Grange Cynthia Lane William Carstairs Pierre Carstairs Cynthia Mr. Steele Grange Mr. Sturgis Miss Verne Maison Carters 67Th Street Lexington Avenue

Sermon Notes Preview Philemon Series at Bible Study

Dr Cowell announced during a mid week Bible study class that he would begin a series of lectures on the book of Philemon. He cited Paul’s claim I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me to illustrate life surrender to Jesus Christ.

Paul Christ Jesus Christ

Army Vmail Use Far Surpasses Navy Levels

Army communications rely on Vmail at nine to ten times the rate of the Navy. This reflects differing logistical needs and command structures across branches, with the Army maintaining heavier Vmail traffic for field operations and personnel management.

United States Army Navy

Arizona’s eight national forests total over eleven million acres

The eight national forests in Arizona cover more than 11,060,000 acres, highlighting the vast expanse of federally managed land across the state.

Arizona

Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis

Chronic bronchitis may develop if your cough and chest cold are not treated. Creomulsion claims to reach the seat of the trouble to loosen and expel phlegm, soothe inflamed bronchial membranes, and aid nature. It blends beechwood creosote with other medicines and contains no narcotics. Buy with the promise of satisfaction or your money back.

Streamliner tax plan to simplify federal income tax

Washington reports Congress may pass a streamliner bill to cut tax complexity for about 40 million of 50 million filers. It would impose a normal tax of 3 percent over $500 and a 20 percent surtax on the first $2,000 of taxable income after exemptions, with automatic deductions and wage withholding for those earning up to $5,000. The plan preserves several current filing obligations and would reduce forms for many non wage earners.

Washington Congress Internal Revenue Bureau

ATC Seeks WACs for Air Transport Command

Sgt. Isabelle Twaites announced a call for thousands of Women’s Army Corps members to join the Air Transport Command. Maj. Harold George aims for a minimum 5,000 WAC enlistments, seeking white collar workers to support overseas and domestic duties alongside men. Information on enlistment is at the 206 Post Office Building Decatur on Monday and Tuesday.

ATC Isabelle Twaites Army Air Forces Womens Army Corps Post Office Decature

Morale Built by Air Mail Airs Family Letters

Elmer Davis of the Office of War Information notes Towada Pennsylvania family man Remsnyder curates weekly air mail communiques. He edits letters from his sons Albert at Courtland Army Air Field Jack in Aberdeen and Bob in England plus Towada friends, sharing updates with about 30 servicemen and increasing readers as issues pass along.

Elmer Davis Washington Office of War Information S. T. Remsnyder Towada Albert O. Remsnyder Courtland Army Air Field OWI Remsnyder Albert Courtland Jack Aberdeen Bob England Armed Services Frank

Iceland Vet at Air Base

Staff Sgt. Ernest D. Palmer a 20 month veteran in Iceland and a fighter credited with shooting down the first German plane in the European theater is now a radio mechanic at Courtland Army Air Field. He landed in Iceland in August 1941 as part of the first American forces there. His unit downed a four engined FW-200 Courier and two more Nazi raiders before he returned home due to illness. Palmer recalls Iceland as a harsh outpost with long dark and light periods and few social outlets. He and his wife live at 303 E Cherry St Decatur and he is the son of Mr and Mrs William N Palmer Calumet Okla.

Ernest D. Palmer Iceland Courtland Army Air Field Palmer Fle Island the Seasons Sgt Palmer E. Cherry St Decatur William N. Palmer Calumet Okla

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