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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1941
Page
8
Morgan county draft boards distribute Red Cross letters detailing field directors and camp services for men entering service. The note explains how Red Cross units connect service members with families, and directs men to contact local chapters and camp directors for support.
A series of social notes from Morgan County lists visits and guests in the Johnson Chapel area. Names include Decatur residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Long and daughter Carolyn, Lavern Maples, Pauline Yates, Mrs E C White, Parks Glasgow, Amber Glasgow, Lolett Roberts, Mrs Wayman Roberts, Mrs Lee James of Rocky Ford, Gradie Roberts, and Lottie Glenn. Local visits span Monday through Sunday with multiple weekend guests.
Anne Adams pattern 4767 provides a dainty dress or suntan frock for children ages 2 to 8 with curved prince seams and a sweetheart neckline. Optional sleeves, bows, lace, a matching bonnet, and neat panties are included. Ordering details and prices are listed.
Boy Scout Troop 61 meets at Central Baptist Church in the city on May 12 1941 at 7 30 pm with prayers oath flags and songs then discusses merit badges and makes plans for an overnight hike. Officers elected include Lloyd Bond Milton Morgan Jimmy Haynes and James Standridge. A visiting Scout from Troop 47 attends and welcomes new members.
Judge Palmer calls on jurors to confront public vice and lawless conduct in Columbus near Fort Benning. He warns officials against fear of offending offenders and urges stronger enforcement of laws to protect soldiers and curb prostitution near national defense activities.
Paul Mount and Darley of Cherry Creek New York meet at Fort Jackson after ten years apart as the draft arrives. Mount serves in the eighth signal company and Darley in the 28th Infantry.
The troop concluded its gathering as the Scout master delivered a benediction sung or spoken in unison, a closing ritual noted by Herbert Boley, Troop Scribe.
Laura Wheeler promotes the pineapple motif crochet cloth in varied sizes. Pattern 2835 includes instructions, materials, illustrations, and a photo. Send ten cents and pattern requests to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept, 82 Eighth Avenue, New York NY with name and address.
Associated industries of Alabama urged Congress to slash non-defense spending, calling the nation’s tax program the largest ever and warning waste would hinder individuals' ability to fund essential defense. The directors said reduced non-defense spending is necessary to avoid higher taxes.
A six foot tall, 180 pound bandit robbed Peoples Bank in Frisco City Alabama yesterday, escaping with about 13000 in cash mainly fives tens and twenties. He locked cashier J A Hayles in the vault. assistant cashier R B Jones later freed him. Police hunt suspects in a 1937 green Ford sedan with Texas plates.
Augusta Ga May 13 Dr Henrick Dam a biochemist reports Vitamin K helps blood coagulate and he notes it is found in alfalfa suggesting dietary use for those planning an operation.
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