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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1946

Page

7

Sermon by Rev Clayton Shaw at May 23 commencement

The sermon will be delivered by Rev Clayton Shaw during the commencement program set for May 23 at 7 30 P M in the Austinville High School auditorium. The list of graduates includes James W Aldridge James Julian Brothers Ottis A Cartee Eugene Cliff Clark William Ray Freeze Robert Hugh Leeman Edward McCluskey Lucian Dewey McCulloch Charles T McMeans William Maurice Means Robert Elmo Messer Rayburn Arthur Parker John Alden Ridgway E G Wallace Jr and graduates Daisy Lee French Doris Jane Gibson Norma Lee Gray Lynda Elizabeth Grizzard Earline Marie Harris Alice Pauline Hughes Jewel Faye LaCroix Elnora Queen Martin Helen Beatrice Parker Mavis Smith Dement.

James W. Aldridge James Julian Brothers Ottis A. Cartee Eugene Cliff Clark William Ray Freeze Robert Hugh Leeman Edward MceCluskey Lucian Dewey McCulloch Charles T. McMeans William Maurice Means Robert Elmo Messer Rayburn Arthur Parker John Alden -Ridgway E. G. Wallace Jr Sarah Darleen—Brazelton Vivian LaNelle Daniel Daisy Lee French Doris Jane Gibson Norma Lee Gray Lynda Elizabeth Grizzard Earline Marie Harris Alice Pauline Hughes Jewel Faye LaCroix Elnora Queen Martin Helen Beatrice Parker Mavis Smith Dement

County High Honor List at Morgan County High

Morgan County High School in Hartselle announces its honor roll with multiple grades. First Honor Roll lists seniors and juniors including Doris Roberts Kathryn McElroy and Jackie Summerford. Second Honor Roll and Third Honor Roll enumerate many more students across grades with numerous names.

Daily crossword clues mixed with archaic abbreviations

Crossword style list with across and down prompts. Includes numerous abbreviations and misaligned word fragments. Presents a challenge puzzle format where answers likely span general vocabulary and proper nouns from varying eras.

THERE IS JOY THE WORLD CANNOT GIVE AND TAKE

Byron lines quoted in a cryptogram puzzle from Saturday’s Cryptoquote distributed by King Features Syndicate. The puzzle presents a quotation attributed to Byron about enduring happiness beyond worldly gifts.

Byron King Features Syndicate, Inc

Germany's Firemen Lacking Efficiency

Coburg report by Hal Boyle notes German firemen under wartime strain show slow tactics and dependence on army style command. Capt. Frank Norton supervises fire and police protection in Coburg district with 26 paid firefighters, a border police force of 213 men, and limited transport.

Hal Boyle Coburg Landkreis Norton Weeeer No Man’s Land Wehrmacht

Rail freight rate petition hearings near Washington

The Interstate Commerce Commission begins hearings on a request to raise freight rates by 25 percent, with the May 15 date set to implement if approved. The current session will decide if the 25 percent boost can take effect on one day’s notice and review prior 1942 to 1946 increases. Edward H. Miller will oppose for the Office of Economic Stabilization and OPA, while carrier officials argue the hike is needed to cover costs and wage increases amid declining traffic. Officials from the stabilization office and OPA warn of higher living costs and economic instability.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Edward H. Miller Tom Clark Office of Economic Stabilization OPA Agriculture Department Stabilization Office

NYC Boroughs Home to 112000 Street and Traffic Lights

A count shows 112000 street and traffic lights across Manhattan, Richmond, and the Bronx. The figure reflects extensive urban infrastructure managed by city agencies and signals the scale of a vast network governing traffic flow and pedestrian safety.

New York City Manhattan Richmond The Bronx

Funeral rites for Mrs Gracie Whitt held in Piney Grove

Mrs Gracie Mae Whitt 48 died Monday night at her home in Piney Grove. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Piney Grove Baptist Church with Arnold Hargroves and Mallie Hargroves officiating. Burial followed at Gathic Cemetery. She is survived by her husband D C Whitt four daughters two sons three sisters one brother and her father. Nephews served as pallbearers.

Gracie Mae Whitt Piney Grove Piney Grove Baptist Church Arnold Hargroves Ardmore Mallie Hargroves Hanceville Gathic Cemetery Rainey

Water of life term origins in European spirits

The phrase water of life describes spirits across European languages. Latin aqua vitae the French eau de vie and the English whisky usqufbaugh reflect the same meaning and cultural usage.

Browder Leaves for Russia Amid Police Search

Finnish state police announced Browder head of the Communist party in the United States left for Russia. They began a search after he failed to report to authorities within three days of arrival and confirmed passage of the Vai Nikkala border station on the line to Leningrad.

Helsinki Browder Communist’ Party Sates Ysalena Russia Vainikkala Leningrad

Sparks to Attend Governors Conference in Oklahoma City

Governor Chauncey Sparks plans to attend the national governors conference in Oklahoma City May 26 29 according to his office. A Greek type bronze helmet dated about 200 years old was found in County Waterford Ireland.

Montgomery Ala Chauncey. Sparks Oklahoma City County Waterford Eire

Moroline Petroleum Jelly Advertises Quality Care

Large jar Moroline promises not just quantity but quality for skin care. It soothes chapped skin treats minor burns bruises cuts chafes and related irritations with a trusted petroleum jelly base.

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Austinville High School Hafford Leeman Austinville’ Baptist Church Clayton Shaw E. Phillips Oppenheim ITT Morgan County Superintendent of Education Oklahoma University Peabody College For Teachers Nashville, Tenn Alabama Colbert County Inter’s St. Clair County WMSL B. McDaniel Somerville Rt James Moulton Alabama Public Service Commission Public Service Commission Birmingham James Perdue Mor- County Friends James Perue Morgan County High School Hartselle Doris Roberts Kathryn McElroy Jerry Burleson Willine Ransom Bonnie Gilchrist Jean Prator Pauline Preston Billie West Betty Clark Reba’ Penn Orval N. Or—I Inez Burns Gloria Clemons Margaret Ann Compton Robbie Quinn Robert Stephenson Hoe Hall J. P. Cain Betty Lou Nelson Jackie Summer Jean Guyse Hélen Spain Mary Ann Berry Freda West Dottie Stewart Betty Stewart Jane Wasson Retha Lae Reba Jo Slate Dorothy Jéan Elf Glynn Rose White Wilma Ellis Mary Cecil Johnson Lera Dobbs Edith Curtis Opal Bridges Edna Frances Clemons Dorothy Kyle Patsy Shipp Mary Frances Rodgers Birian Breeding Betty Dunaway Lydie Mae Huskey Bobby Jo Mar- Dallis Kirkpatrick Helen’Clarfons Leon Ricks Rachel Holliday Geneva Woods Eve Etta White Hilda Jones Vivian Blankenship Vonzell Marler Wanda Praytor Sarah Frances Slate Drady McElroy Hazel Summerford Dorothy Thomas Margaret Stephenson Sue Robinsort Virginia Clements Audrey Balew Bonnie Jean Bean Ester Self Virginia Sharrott Elbert Aday Billy Joe Ward Joe Hutson Slate Tommy Riggs Floyd Cocke Max Hall Henry Kracke Jimmy Long Joan Barrett Mary Nell Groover Doris Hill Don Stephenson Kenneth Roan George Spanos Willodene Roberts Rita Faye Wallace Sarah Wright Jeanne White Betty Wallace Elizabeth Reynolds Joette Drake Martha Powell Martha Story Wilma Wallace June Adams Janet Isley Margaret-Ann—Hatbrooks Millie Pike Estha Griffin Christine Terry Bessie Grace Cole Ruby Faye Curtis Charles Daily Crossword Turk Abraham's Peninsylvania Abbr Lutecium Sym Ment Cavern Biting Fit Pueblo Tunis Qenrr L Germany Don’s Floor Service Don Williams Blvd Cee Don Toledo C. T. Boldinc 6Th Ave. West Pettey Cleaners W. T Bill’ Willoughby Morgan County Tam Sheriff’s Office Bill) Wittoughby Decatur Decatur Transit Allied van Lines, Inc Gracie Whitt Sweet Girl Dugger’s Johnston Commercial Credit Corp SOR Bank Street W.H. “Bill Stewart Representa Morgan Aviation Development Pacé Political Advertising Garteelle Max Rowe Brenda Rowe Falkville Okinawa Pvt Sixth Marine Division Sparks Priceville Friends Board of Revenue Priceville Friends of Bascom E Braswell Morgan and Lawrence Counties University of Alabama Law Ant U. S. Navy Pacific-area Terests State Senate Noble J. Russell
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