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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1946

Page

5

Churchill urges unity for a United States of Europe

Winston Churchill, addressing the Dutch parliament, calls for a United States of Europe under a world organization. He argues closer alliances strengthen the United Nations, praises Britain Soviet ties, and welcomes a France friendship treaty as Western democracies seek closer European bonds.

London Winston Churchill United States of Europe Netherlands Hilversum East United Nations Britain British Commonwealth United States Churchill Soviet Union France Europe

Extension Worker To Be Introduced At Meeting

Miss Verita Barnett the new Sunday school extension worker of the Presbyterian church will be introduced to Presbyterians of this section of the state at a vacation Bible school Institute at First Presbyterian church Monday May 13 from 1 to 5. The article notes rights and the United Nations aim to protect force by force.

Verita Barnett Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church United Nations Organization

Draft Nears End of Life in Congress Battle

Washington May 9 The draft nears its end as a four sided fight pits aid for a war time ally against labor disputes and a peace time plan. Senate Leader Barkley hopes for swift action to extend Selective Service and keep the system functioning.

Washington House Senate Barkley Congress American Legion

Missionary Miss Barnett to Lead Vacation Bible Schools

Miss Barnett, a Georgia native with a Bachelor of Religious Education from The General Assembly's Training School, will head the Trinity Presbyterian church program in Montgomery. She joins Miss Atha Bowman and Rev. James Doom at a Decatur meeting to plan daily Vacation Bible Schools for the coming summer.

P.m Miss Barnett Jefferson Cumming Georgia Old Thyatira Presbyterian Church Montreat College General Assembly Richmond Virginia Southwestern Presbyterian Committee of Publication Trinity Presbyterian Church Montgomery Decatur Atha Bowman Children’s James Doom Religious Education of Jacksonville

ACL RAILWAY SUSPENDS 16 TRAINS IN 25 PERCENT CUT

Atlantic Coast Line announces suspension of 16 passenger trains under an ODT order reducing service by 25 percent. Effective May 15, trains including Nos. 57 and 58 Savannah to Montgomery and Nos. 3 and 4 Atlanta to Brunswick are withdrawn on branch lines, with reassignment of diesel engines and schedule consolidation to maintain partial service.

Wilmington N. C Atlantic Coast Line Railway Savannah Montgomery Ala Atlanta Brunswick James B.sharppon

Negroes Take Bus After Shooting Cop On Fifth Avenue

Two Negroes held up a motorist and commandeered a Fifth Avenue bus after shooting a policeman. They then robbed the bus conductor and passengers before fleeing into Harlem night. A 1500-strong police search across bars grills and dance halls failed to locate them. The operation was ordered by Police Commissioner Arthur W. Wallander and ended early today.

New York Fifth Avenue Harlem Arthur W. Wallander

Pears with Honey Glaze and Cheese Pairing

A dish suggests baking pears in a half honey syrup to conserve sugar. The resulting glaze is described as lovely and pairing well with cheese as an accompaniment.

Ko Troop 19 Meeting Notes in Decatur Alabama

Ko Troop 19 in Decatur Alabama opened with the Scout oath led by Scout Jack Riethmaier. A talk on advancement followed by a game of Capture the Flag. Patrol corner scoring shows Eagle Patrol 31 points, Indian Patrol 83, Raven Patrol 10 percent, with Scoutmaster’s Benediction by Eagle Scout.

Decatur Alabama Jack Riethmaier White John Braswell

Brazilianite Becomes First Gemlike Mineral Since 1909

A yellow green mineral named Brazilianite was found in Brazil and is credited as the first gemlike mineral discovery since 1909, signaling a notable addition to mineralogy and gem materials.

Brazil

Dorothy Dix on Men Life Path and Aging

Dorothy Dix argues men lose purpose and companionship after retirement while women stay active, noting men struggle with idle hands and boredom. Grandmothers stay engaged through family, church, clubs, and tasks. grandfathers often become a burden. The piece suggests early hobbies boost late life resilience and cites Talleyrand on whist as lifelong skill. Also mentions selling non-laying hens as a poultry feed solution.

Mer Chauncey Depew Grandpa Grandma

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