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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1944
Page
2
Large crowds attended both Memorial Drive Methodist services as a revival continued. Ten individuals united with the church on profession of faith while daily services at 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM continued through Wednesday night led by Dr. Hewlett who also spoke at a Civitan luncheon.
Allied forces push toward Spigno and Ausonia while the British cross the Rapido and move toward Pignataro, threatening to outflank Cassino from the south as Polish troops threaten from the north. Gustav line breach reported. supply lines hinder progress. Allied aviation conducts 2,500 sorties supporting the offensive.
Veritas, a British military commentator, notes Reichswehr funds and manpower are insufficient to hold Europe. Russians and Western Allies vastly outnumber German forces, threatening collapse as Allied landings in France join the Eastern front. Nazis may rally for a last supreme effort or seek a stalemate before Russia strikes.
The Hudson River is influenced by Atlantic tides up to Albany New York about 150 miles inland, extending the reach of tidal effects further than previously noted.
The report notes limited cotton trading in New York with routine mill buying and sporadic awards, plus liquidation pressure from New Orleans. Prices end mixed with 10 to 15 cent moves in May, July, and October contracts. Nashville livestock markets show strong cattle demand, higher hogs, and active spring lambs with varied prices across classes.
Courtland Flyers defeated Ingalls Local 97 from Decatur 8 to 3 and 19 to 0 in two seven inning games paced by Charles Bonine eight hit performance. Harold O’Connor earned the first win and Jim Kiernan the second. Oscar Khederian hit his second and third homers of the season. The Flyers host Southern Airways from Decatur at Courtland air field next Sunday.
Japanese forces threaten Loyang with 200 tanks but face strong resistance as Chinese high command reports heavy casualties on both sides. Stilwell’s troops advance near Kamaung in Burma while Allied mopping-up operations push Japanese incursions in East India. MacArthur’s air forces pound Wake Island, Dutch New Guinea, and Nauru as Dauntless pilots deploy rocket guns to sink 40 Japanese barges at Rabaul.
Decatur Rotary met at noon at Cornelian Court Hotel for a quiz on Rotary history led by James Rankin, International Service Committee chair. Visitors included Frankville and Robinson, Hartselle, Miss Martha Ruth Carden, Woolworth acting manager, and Prof. O. S. Hagerman who was welcomed back after illness. Rotarians taking part were W. E. Kimbrough, Frank Stone, Harry Malone, Mannard Layman, C. A. Ballentine, Wilson Orr, John Pannell, and Joe Dune �an.
The Decatur Coast Guard unit routed the Sheffield Coast Guard softball team 10 to 2 Sunday afternoon on the new Ingalls Field west of the South yard. It was the Guardsmen's first game, with plans for an active summer schedule.
Mrs Ruth Eileen Lyons weighs joining the WACS after her father Maynard Walker compares a $50 base pay with a civilian $200 monthly salary from overseas. He writes a rough breakdown showing the net difference after board room clothes and sickness reserves, illustrating the financial choice.
Chicago May 15 butter firm receipts total 881 913 with creamery butter grades 93 AA 41 1 2, 93 A 41, 90 B 40 3 4, 89 C 40 1 4, cooking 88 39. Centralized carrots 90 40 3 4. Eggs receipts 33 545 unsettled US Specials 33 to 35 US extras 31 1 2 to 33 US standards 29 to 31 current. Receipts 29 dirties 25 1 2 to 26 checks 25.
The California Supreme Court upheld lower courts and refused Chaplin’s request for a hearing in the paternity case brought by Joan Berry. The action proceeds to trial on its merits as two justices dissented. Chaplin argued a court settlement voided the claim after blood tests.
Los Angeles May 15 A federal judge dismissed the indictment charging comedian Charlie Chaplin and three others with conspiring to deprive 24 year old Joan Berry, Chaplin’s former protegee, of her civil rights. The dismissal followed a Justice Department directive.
In Decatur, a wounded lieutenant with a severed spinal cord lies beyond hope while another chest wound patient clings to life. Eight surgical teams burn midnight oil, as Lt. Gol Gato Crash and Lt. Ruth Eastman of Pulaski, Va., guide academic expertise and nurse teamwork through the chaos to save lives on the hospital floor.
A. T. Boyd, a well known Negro barber known as Ott or Ottis, died at his home on Sunday afternoon after illness. He lived at 502 McCartney Street. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 30 pm from his home with Sykes Funeral Home in charge.
In Centerville Alabama on May 15 officers demonstrated an escape claim by two Bibb county prisoners. A Negro inmate opened his cell door with a wire strengthened wooden key to prove the method. The county plans to buy new locks afterward.
Funeral services were held for 9 month old Mary Lavona Pannell at Nelson cemetery in Somerville. Rev D S Martin officiated with Peck directing. She was survived by her parents Elbert and Mrs Pannell and four brothers Edgar Leslie Billy and Glen all of Somerville.
A medical bulletin from Bombay reports Indian Nationalist leader Mohandas K Gandhi is ill with malaria fever and amoebic dysentery. The bulletin notes treatment has begun and lists his condition as serious but improving.
Southern Airways debut at the new Southern Airways diamond as they beat St Bernard College 14 to 2. Major W O Riley threw the first ball, Bud Cornell had a single, and Grier hit a homer as the team tallied seven in the first inning and added runs in the third fourth seventh and eighth. Dickenson finished on the mound for the final innings while Pieper and Pepper contributed as manager and former star respectively.
Senator Pepper supports cloture and passage of the anti poll tax bill, arguing it safeguards democracy. Senator Mead warns success hinges on votes behind a 96 hour limit, while Ellenden predicts Southerners will secure a majority against the measure.
The Senate rejected a cloture petition to cap debate on the anti-poll tax bill. Votes totaled 44 against and 36 for with 1 for Lafollette and 18 Republicans for the petition. Noted pairs showed party splits and a few members not recorded but favoring.
Republicans of the Eighth District will convene May 18 at ten oclock in the Lyons hotel. The session aims to attract Republicans from county within the district to discuss party matters.
Mrs Tona H Perry of Decatur and Mrs Betty Drake of Falkville are hospitalized at Decatur General. James Alfred Love of Falkville is admitted for treatment. Roy Simms Dean of Hartselle is noted. Marie Berry is confined at home with chicken pox. The Weslayan Guild meets First Methodist at 7 30 tonight.
The Willow Run mess hall, run by Maj. Walter Standbury and an army and British staff, relies on a large kitchen staff and rotating sergeants. Whimsical incidents include officers reading discarded food and a phonograph era mishap with the Star Spangled Banner.
Funeral services for Samuel K Wolaver 66 who died Saturday after a brief illness will be at 1 pm Tuesday in Lincoln Tenn with Mutual Service directing. He leaves two sons Pete Wolaver of the U S Army and Dicky Wolaver of Decatur four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The Supreme Court agreed to review the conviction of Gerhard Wilhelm Kunze once head of the German American Kurd and 23 other officials. They were convicted on charges of conspiring to evade the Selective Service Act.
Eight white mice drafted by Capt. Herman R. Allen of Northington general hospital will test whether diet quality matters more than quantity. Two mice receive a vitamin planned diet while the others are fed randomly. When results appear they will be shown in the mess halls.
Harold L. Ickes, Solid Fuels Administrator, reported May 15 that bituminous and anthracite coal production showed a decrease from the prior week. He cited the May 6 data as indicative of the trend in output.
Morgan County records show marriages including Earl Robinson and Mat tie Wells in Decatur, Leon Gilden with Sylvester Pride in Decatur, and others. Public notices list numerous property transfers with buyers and dollar amounts, including Arnold Travis to Beheathlin Ivoree Moore and J M Hakins Sr. to J B Pickell among many entries.
Funeral services were held Sunday in Florence for R L Malone 71 a prominent resident who died Saturday at Fliza Coffee Memorial hospital Survivors include wife three daughters and three sons The service was at North Wood Avenue Methodist church with Rev J M Shores and others officiating Interment in Florence cemetery Active and honorary pallbearers were named by the Brown Service Florence directing
Rev. Stanislaus Orlemanski, 54, longtime pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary church in Springfield, remains in seclusion after accepting a suspension imposed by Bishop Thomas M. O'Leary. He failed to attend four masses and avoided a parish feast event tied to St. Stanislaus.
Washington May 15. Proponents urge a 60 million dollar Coosa river waterway linking Rome Georgia and Mobile Alabama with nine foot channel and hydroelectric dams. Senator Hill of Alabama says railroads oppose the project but would gain traffic from broader industrial development. The plan is part of a postwar river and harbor package approved by the House.
Lawrence County notices list marriages and deeds including Horace D. Belin to Helen Louise Miller and Loyd Thompson to Ida Lee Richie. Other enrollments show Hilliard Alexander to Aline Francis Brooks and James Leon Smith to Nina Elizabeth Weems with multiple property transfers and amounts noted.
Mrs. Kate Echols, 74, died Monday at 5 30 a m at her home on Lacey's Spring. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 p m at Valdermosa church with Rev Frank T Smith officiating. Survivors include brother Tom Wright of Ennis Texas and sisters Mrs Ida Echols of Somerville and Mrs Minnie Wynn of Anniston. Pallbearers named Ray Tyler M C Lensley Charlie Wilson Mac Brown James D Lang Glenn Lang. Interment in ara cemetery Peck directing.
Coroner Edward G. McKay reports no criminal negligence in the deaths of five infants at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital New London due to boric acid mistaken for dextrose. Findings released May 15 in Norwich Conn. no charges filed.
Atlanta May 15. The 99th Southern Baptist convention executives discussed creating a permanent reserve fund of about 4 000 000 to finance postwar agencies. Dr Louie D Newton predicted annual expenditures around 60 000 000 and said funds would come from new gifts plus reallocations. The 1945 convention will be in Atlanta with Dr Neff not seeking another term. Governor Broughton will close the event.
The BBC speaker cautions Brits that Allied invasion plans rely on evacuations and avoidance near railway and industrial sites. Goebbels touts elite parachute forces while Rommel emerges as a potential Reich savior in Swedish reports. Tojo delivers a pep talk promising preparedness against any scenario.
The Office of Price Administration announced May 20 ceilings on wholesale and retail prices for new standard radio replacement tubes for civilian radios and phonographs. The order also caps service charges at 50 cents for testing tubes in a set and at 1 dollar for testing if removal of the mechanism is required.
Auction note says 1931 Model A Ford for sale described as best in Alabama with good tires and perfect condition. Cash price offered with contact numbers 810 and 1516 for inquiries.
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