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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1944

Page

3

For Sale Notice From G C Williams and Cupp Plant Co

Registered O I C saw weighs 175 pounds priced at 35 dollars. Registered pigs weigh 70 pounds priced at 15 dollars each. Contact G C Williams Route 6 Athens. Also La copper skin Porto Rico potato plants 43 dollars per thousand prepaid. Cupp Plant Co Route 1 Cullman Ala. M 3

Porto Rico Gulf State Stargions G. C. Williams Route 6 Athens M-3 Cupp Plant Co Route 1 Cullman, Ale Copper Skin Nancy Dooley Cullman Ala

Revival at Memorial Drive Methodist Draws Big Crowd

Dr. Roy Hewlett preached to a large congregation from Exodus 32 26 urging a clear choice for the Lord's side. He compared the two opposing forces of right and wrong to biblical backsliding and emphasized the cost of revival, including sacrifices that built the nation and Christ's sacrifice for salvation. Services run daily 10:00 am and 7:30 pm with old time gospel singing before each service.

Roy Hewlett Memorial Drive Promised Land Mt. Sinai Moses Plymouth Rock

Hatton High seniors enjoy picnic at Joe Wheeler Dam

The Senior I class and others joined a Hanna picnic at Joe Wheeler Dam on Wednesday. Numerous residents and relatives visited, with families from Hatton and nearby towns attending. graduation exercises of Hatton High are scheduled for Friday night.

Joe Wheeler Winnie Sue Carpenter Christine Little Bobbie Sue Johnson A. Z. Parker Nadine Smith Mamie Wilson Lois Hall Wylodean McCreless Aliee Masterson Caroleen Riggs Dorothy Maye Gargis Bettie Lou Randolph Berta Masterson Theda McCreless Hayes Boyd Willmer Beck Leland Beck Billie Parker Dewey Bradford Seldon Hatton Junior van Hall Little Son Tennessee Winnie Sue Malcolm Carpenter Clifford Riner Bennie Owens Laverne Birmingham Dean Smith Texas Otis’ Copeland Floyd Copeland Robbie Garrett Cullman Earl Ray Malcolm Smith Billy Gene Betty Ann Monroe Terry Decatur Russell Childs Joe Childs Russellville Alton Cornelius Brice Sheffield Alma Bradford Florence J. N. Bradford Oliver Van Reuben Hall Kentucky Hayes William W. R. Taylor Nolan Beck Isa Mary Hatton High School Sam Garrett Joyce Maxine

Miss Clara Thompson Slips at Home Breaks Wrist

Miss Clara Thompson slipped and fell on a concrete floor at her home last week and broke her wrist. Mr. and Mrs. Buford Hubbard and their children joined relatives near Hartselle for the annual decoration at Friendship Sunday. Ferrel Hubbard is on the sick list this week. Rev. Virgil Sizemore of Cullman county will fill the pulpit.

Clara Thompson Buford Hubbard J. D. Hammon Gladys Wallace Robert Moore Hartselle Friendship Ferrel Hubbard Virgil Sizemore Cullman County

Morgan County farming notes on terraces and corn yields

Emory D Flack of Somerville route 2 uses AAA help to terrace 40 acres with plans for another 40, using a small tractor and team for fill. Local farmers push soil erosion control, livestock expansion, and improved pasture while county agents urge fertilizer practices to boost 1944 corn yields along with garden planting tips and notes from the 4-H calf show.

Emory D. Flack Somerville AAA Mr. Flack A. C Flack Hubert Moore Hulaco J. B W. M. Patterson Lacon Morgan County B. G. Hall E. P. Thornhill Mosby Paymaster

Memorials and family notices from the region

Brown's chapel hosts the second Sunday service. A memorial at Bold Knob Lawrence county drew attendees. Dick Pennell, U S Navy, on leave in California. Mrs Sidney Motes reports sister Cleo Dodd of Tennessee improving after critical illness at Florence hospital. J S Hannock learns son William David Hannock, previously listed as missing in action in England, is safe.

Community Notes from Morgan County Rock Springs

Mr and Mrs Byrd West and Mr and Mrs Hollis West and daughter Gayle visited Claude Roberts family Sunday afternoon. Several locals visited, called on friends, or spent time with kin in Decatur Oak Ridge and Oak Ridge areas. Rev Floyd Parker will attend next Sunday night due to decoration. not present at 11 oclock service.

Byrd West Hollis West Gayle Claude Roberts Sue Callahan Berta Edgar Callahan Floyd Parker Grace Taylor Esther Callahan Ben Roberts Decatur Friay Philip England Dixie Roberts Cleon Roberts Luke Roberts Leon Osborne Claude. Roberts Scott- King Kermit Carolyn East Gadsden Dorothy Hartselle Oak Ridge Wilmer Hartselle Decatur Edgar Edgar Melson A. P. Roberts Percy Livingston Livingston James.Carl U. S. Navy Gladys. West Vera Thompson Fred Stephenson Mildred Long

Lawrence Ellisville Social News Roundup

Miss Ruth Livingston hosts and visits are noted around Ellisville. Couples and families including Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bennett of Hopewell, Mr. and Mrs. John Aldridge, Mrs. Dora Teague, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Legg, Mr. and Mrs. Edd McCormick, and Miss Lena Livingston are mentioned with Sunday and weekend gatherings in Ellisville and nearby towns.

Friendship Leon Bennett Hopewell John Aldridge Jim Lowery J. R. Livingston Decatur Grady Legg Dora Teague Elvin Collins John Collins Edd McCormick Hartsélle Gurnie Segars

First Sea Island Cotton Arrives in the Country in 1786

The long fiber Sea Island cotton was introduced to the United States in 1786, marking the start of a key cotton variety's history in the nation.

Sea Island

Gardening in Better Shape in Montgomery Weather Summary

Meteorologist E. D. Emigh reports mixed progress in farm and garden work in Montgomery with favorable conditions for plowing and planting but unfavorable temps for cotton seed germination. Home gardens start well while corn and sweet potatoes lag. coastal Irish potato harvests progress. pasture and hay grasses thrive and cattle remain in good condition. Local notes include visits by Paul Thomas and W. G. Grantland, a Valhermosa School picnic, and S Sgt Jimmie Ransom returning to Camp Atterbury after a 14 day furlough.

Montgomery Ala E. D. Emigh Tennessee Avery Thomas Paul Thomas Huntsville W. G. Grantland William Ottis Turney Hartselle Valhermosa School Ruby Jennings Jimmie Ransom Camp Atterbury Indiana Ollie Louise Turney

Residents Visit Mrs Wray After Cataco Exercises

Mr and Mrs Ernest Bramette and children of near Hartselle were recent visitors of her mother Mrs Eddie Wray. Mrs Albert Thomas has been involved in commencement exercises at Cataco.

Ernest Bramette Hartselle Eddie Wray Cataco Albert Thomas

War year births favor boys in census counts

The Census Bureau reports 1,444,363 male births versus 1,364,631 female births in the country’s first full year of war, reflecting a boy-majority birth balance during that period.

Census Bureau

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