Convoy Debate Heats Up as Nye Opposes Action
The debate over wartime convoys widens with Nye opposing recent moves, as Senate tests loom on a House backed bill to acquire 83 idle foreign ships. Nye urges public will against convoys while Willkie promotes faster protection of Britain aid cargoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell L
Willkie
Tale
Britain
Congress
Senate
Nyé
America
Europe
Freedom
New York
Maritime Commission
Senate Commerce Committee
Commission
Emory Land
England
House
Nye
Test Nye
Civitan Club Seeks Military Sevice Listing and Letters
At a regular meeting the Civitan Club decided to compile the names of Decatur and Morgan County boys in military service. Members will write personal letters of appreciation. Streets should be clearly marked and houses numbered. Ward Two parents and eighteen boys were discussed. next meeting to focus on the Cubbing program. George Traywick Sr, in Alabama, learned junior arrived at a Montgomery hospital prompting a long distance call for help from Panama Canal Zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitan Club
Decatur
Morgan County
A. M. Roan
W. J. Brown
Ward Two
Pappy Montgomery
Ala
George Traywick, Sr
Panama Canal Zone
Montgomery
Sabotaged ships may be acquired under forfeiture rules
The text notes that ships sabotaged to avoid destruction may be seized and acquired under forfeiture provisions of older laws without compensation to their owners. It contrasts this with vessels that are merely damaged but not sabotaged.
Luther Patrick Struck by Soldier on Washington to Birmingham Train
Representative Luther Patrick of Alabama said a uniformed soldier struck him on a train from Washington to Birmingham. Patrick showed a cut above one eye and noted he did not strike back, leaving disciplinary action to military authorities.
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Birmingham
Ala
Luther Patrick
D-Ala
Washington
Patrick
Mrs William J Legg Dies in Athens At 73
Mrs William J Legg 73 widow of Capt William J Legg pioneer of the county died at her home after an extended illness. Funeral services were held at the residence by Dr B T Waites pastor of the First Methodist church. Burial was in the city cemetery with McConnell in charge. Surviving are six daughters and two sons. Her husband died eight years ago.
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Athens
Ala
William J. Legg
B. T. Waites
First Methodist Church
McConnell
Practical Task Taught Youths of This County
Morgan county participates in a national defense training program for out of school youths aged 17 to 21. In eight schools, 20 students per course learn carpentry, blacksmithing, auto mechanics, metal work and electricity across four camps and four education sites. Training totals 120 hours per student with materials provided by national defense funds.
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Eva
Morgan County
COC
Hartselle
Vocational Agriculture Department
Falkville
Cotaco
National Defense Appropriations
Vocational Agricultural Department
Willard Aday
Bernard Patton
Mathew Childers
Eugene Holmes
Archie Childers
Hoyt Frost
Neamon Cobb
Cloyce Frost
Cleburn Childers
J. D. Walden
Hebron Ford
Guvin Puckett
Wilburn Holmes
A. V. Keller
Hersel Kenny
Ethridge Smith
Olen Nelgson
Doc Wood
Dexter Cobb
Talmadge Cobb
Roan Williams
Peach Prune and Cottage Cheese Salad Featured in Luncheon Menu
A cottage cheese centered luncheon feature details a Peach Prune and Cottage Cheese Salad served in lettuce cups, with prunes soaked and stuffed with cheese. The menu lists a Friday meal plan including breakfast and dinner items, and promotes Meta Given's Salad Days leaflet available by mail.
Sanatorium To Have Open House Sunday
The Morgan County Tuberculosis Sanatorium will hold an open house Sunday May 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. in observance of National Hospital Day. The public is invited to visit the sanatorium on this date.
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Morgan County
National Hospital
Derby Dilemma in Charles City Soap Box Derby
National defense has cut into plans for Charles City's annual soap box derby. Orders for eight sets of wheels and axles for the competing entrants were affected by war restrictions.
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Charles City
National Defense
Vehicles Cancelled for Defense Material Shortage
A manufacturing concern halted production of certain vehicles after discovering that materials required for their construction were diverted to fulfill national defense orders. The decision impacts suppliers and workers awaiting orders.
Fragmentary dialogue hints at Traywick exchange with son
A damaged OCR fragment shows a father named Traywick greeting his son with a greeting line cut off mid phrase, leaving the rest of the exchange unreadable. The context suggests a personal moment rather than a public action.
Four‑day‑old youngster responds to sound with wanhh
A brief caption notes a four day old infant reacting to a sound with a loud wanhh cry. The report emphasizes the newborn’s response as a sign of early development and sensory awareness.
Gly-Cas Praised By Durham Woman For Relief Of Constipation
Mrs Bertha Lavender of Durham North Carolina says Gly-Cas cured her long standing constipation and digestive distress. She reports improved elimination regular meals sleep and energy after starting Gly-Cas and accessible through local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Lavender
Angier Ave
Durham
North Carolina
Mrs. Lavender
Gly-Cas
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Decatur Daily
GOP
McDonald's Pastry Shop
East Moulton St
Buick
Fisher
niCks
General Motors
Flint
Mich
Mann Auto Company
Lee and
Oak Streets
Meta
Second Avenue
Traywick
Fel
Loyd’s Drug Store
Mrs. Bertha Lavender
Pran
We Grant Co
Batiste
Floral Center
Junior Department Store
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