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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1941

Page

3

Honeymoon Island Arrival Sparks Tense First Impressions

Natalie and Brooks join a group vacation on Halcyon Island. Orwin Littlefield and his wife Lucy mingle with Donald Heath as Mrs Edmonds eyes new arrivals while Betsy and Terry clash with sharp banter.

Natalie June Heath Brooks Donald Heath New England Halcyon Island Orwin Littlefield Lucy Lucy Littlefield Orwin Betsy Tom Mrs. Edmonds Terry Willie Mr. Simpson Mrs. Forman Major Edmonds Bill Angelpiss Donald June Littlefields

Navy court to try two Pensacola cadets in fatal crash

A court martial will try Ensign Joseph Thompson and Ensign Paul Brown at Pensacola Naval Air Station on May 15 for conduct prejudicial to discipline and involuntary manslaughter after a low flight caused the death of Mrs. Robert Phillips in Alabama. The case follows a prior investigation and Alabama manslaughter indictments with bonds set at 1000 dollars.

SM Nagee Pensacola Fla Robertadale Ala Naval Air Station Naval Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox Joseph E. Thompson Healdsburg Calif Paul C. Brown Chicago Robert Phillips Judge Advocate of the Navy Kahfox Baldwin County Alabama

Contributed Memories Of A Mother's Love

A poem recalling a mother's tenderness from childhood days. It celebrates the mother's prayers, bedtime Bible readings, and songs about Jesus. The speaker expresses gratitude for the mother still living and the lasting love in the heart. Written by Babye Bess Robinson.

God Jesus Mother Babye Bess Robertaon

Earth May Be a Little Star After All

Scientists argue earth emits its own light similar to aurora borealis. The ionosphere reflects radio waves and may glow, suggesting the world could be a faintly shining star with constant electrical glow above. A discussion on aviation advances and meteorologists tracking balloon studies follows.

Earth

Weather and astronomy Q&A plus Alabama May forecast

The piece features questions and answers on stratosphere composition humidity telescope lenses Saturn Pluto and planetary data presented by Prof Selby Maxwell. It also includes a May 12 18 forecast for Alabama and surrounding regions noting warm periods wet spells and windy conditions across different zones with temperature variations and storm chances.

Judge disqualifies self after recognizing witness in accident case

In Birmingham Alabama on May 10 acting Judge W L Hogue heard testimony in a traffic accident damage suit and then disqualified himself after recognizing he had witnessed the crash. He cited lack of impartiality and withdrew from presiding the case.

Birmingham Ala W. L. Hogue Hogue

Birmingham Women Outnumber Males

The Commerce Department reports Birmingham Alabama the only U S city over 100 000 where females outnumber males in 140. Nationally females outnumbered males in 76 of the 92 cities over 100 000, while males led in 16. In 1930 females led in 63 cities and males in 29.

Washington Alabama Birmingham Commerce Department United States

Truck Crash Destroys Home as Patient Lies in Bed

Sherman Jones, a hospital patient in Raleigh, N C, was relieved to be in care after a truck veered off the road, crushing his house and tossing his bed through a wall shortly after his arrival. The accident occurred on May 10 as authorities investigated the bizarre incident.

Raleigh N. C Sherman Jones

Unique Services Planned Tonight At Sixth Avenue Church

Evangelist Rev Charles R Richardson of the Sixth Avenue Church of God will lead tonight’s revival with a sermon on The New Testament Church presented in a new style. Special Mother's Day features will appear in both Sunday services and public invitation was extended to attend all events.

Lois Asherbranner Olene Brown Louise Hunter Nealy Osborn Charles Pickens Louise Poole Mabel Prince Lucien Puckett Dorothy Rogers Freeman Smith Ellen Stephenson Smith Miss Hunter Dorothy Ite America the Beautiful Gurliajefe Glasgow Boyd Puryear Charles Lewis Thompson Hugh Battles Idell Brooks Puryear Grace Poole Hollis McAbee Dare William H. Danforth Betty Likens George M. Owen J. C. Boger Leon Poole Bobby Nell_Garnett Arthur Lee Carl West Milton Ray Kirby Peggy Ruth Pace Rachel Reba Williams Kyle Kirby Claburn Pike Eula Dee Morris Freda Hall Bennett Livingston Howell C. Puckett Raymond Smith Billie Joe Sandlin Betty Weflin Reba Lee McCaghren Janie Kell Mavis McCaghren Hollis Long Malcolm Stephenson Joyce McCaghren Garbialene Glasgow Clifford Hensley Louise Ter Betty Haflin Cap Lindsay Danville High School Charles R. Richardson Sixth Avenue Church

Pigeon Raises Squab Chick Then Ejects Kittens Nest

Clarence Chapman's pigeon in Kas Kansas hatched a chick along with a squab after laying an egg in the pigeon’s nest. The mother foraged for the chick and squab for days but finally kicked the infants from the nest.

Beattie Kas Clarence Chapman

Alabama commissioners to meet in 1941 convention notes

Montgomery report notes an Alabama convention attended by over 800 delegates. The 1941 gathering highlighted statewide issues before commissioners as leaders gather in Montgomery for meetings and discussions.

Montgomery Ala Alabama

Farms and City Property Highlighted in Want Ads

Farms land and city property regularly listed in the Want Ads offering buyers listings and market options for real estate. Readers are urged to explore the classifieds for available parcels and investment opportunities.

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