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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1944

Page

8

Strikers Return to Work in Detroit War Production Dispute

Detroit observers report the three week strike by 3,300 Foremen Association of America members ending. About 52,000 war production workers to resume duties as plants like Packard and Briggs begin recalling staff. Military officials warned of potential effects on invasion schedules but the return to work was nearly unanimous.

Detroit Michigan Army Navy Foreman's Association of America Robert H. Keys Independent Union Washington Keys William Vallance FAA Vallance War Labor Board William H. Davis United States Air Force H. H. Arnold Union Arnold WLB Packard Motor Car Co Briggs Manufacturing Co

Kellogg's All-Bran Ad Promises Constipation Relief

A Kellogg's All-Bran testimonial from Chicago resident H M Riley claims long term relief from chronic constipation after adding All-Bran and water intake. The letter touts All-Bran as a diet aid not a purgative and urges consuming muffins with All-Bran and ample water for natural elimination.

Kellogg's All-Bran.” Mr. H. M. Riley, 11 E. Division Street Chicago Ill Kellogg’s Battle Creek

Cole Spring Home Demonstration Club Meets in Morgan County

The Cole Spring Home Demonstration Club met May 15 at the homes of Mrs. Charles Garrett and Mrs. J D Hammon with ten members present. Miss Rowe led songs and presented a reading and lessons on home safety and dry cleaning while devotional and creed were observed. Visitors Henry and Ruth Cook arrived from near Birmingham and health updates were reported on Judy Garrett measles and the Hill children. Pfc John D Hammon wrote from New Guinea stating good health.

Cole Spring Charles Garrett J. D. Hammon Miss Rowe Garrett Hammon Ruth Dunlap Henry Cook Birmingham Judy Garrett Alvin Hill H. M. Johnson

Morgan County Rock Creek Community Notes

The column records social updates from Morgan County Rock Creek. It notes a third Sunday singing, attendance from local residents at Hulaco, and mentions Pfc Olen Hamilton returning to Mississippi after furlough with his parents. Also listed are visits by Mrs Grace Tanner, Mrs Malinda Lewis, Mrs Ida Self, and families from Eva Gum Pond and Gum Pond visitors Ard McKee and others.

Hulaco Pfc Olen Hamilton Mississippi Harvey Hamilton Grace Tanner Birmingham Louis Tanner Malinda Lewis Ida Self R. K. Woodard Eva Floris Smith Nell Woodard Savannah Cobbs Ozbolt Pauline Cobbs Gum Pond Ard McKee

Morgan County Notes and Social News Update

The farmers are planting in good weather. Many relatives and friends visit and travel between Birmingham, Chattanooga, Five Points, Austinville, Hartselle, and Tennessee. Local families welcome soldiers on leave from Camp Peary Virginia and Tennesee training centers. The Baptist church near completion stands as a community highlight. Decoration at Johnston Chapel affects Sunday School this weekend.

Limestone County notices and family visits summary

Sgt. Edward A. Blackburn on furlough with his parents. Families and friends visit each other across Limestone County including Grubbs, Jones, Evans, Baugh and Rosenall households. Attendees attend Will Harper funeral at Round Island church. Crutcher Baugh and Lource Evans ill. John Evans dines with Anna Vinson at Leighton.

Edward A. Blackburn Lawson Fields E. M. Blackburn Richard Grubbs C. R. Jones Wheeler Joy Rosenall Athens Doris Baugh Letha Barker Pulaski Wilburo Evans Evelyn Zehner Jefferson Hospital Walter Evans Frank Baugh John Evans Anna Vinson Leighton

Decoration Day Muster At Local Church In May

A large crowd attended church in Morgan County Lebanon as the community announces the annual decoration day set for May 21. Visitors included Orlena of Massey and local residents note Felix Garnett's overseas arrival and Pvt. Batey Garnett’s 10 day furlough with his parents.

Johnson's Chapel Orlena of Massey S. T. Price Felix Pvt. Batey Garnett Camter

4 H Groups Formed In Morgan County Neighborhoods

Miss Erien Rowe reports a 4-H county neighborhood setup serving 55 Morgan County areas. Each group has adult and junior deans for ages 10 to 20, with programs in food preservation, home improvement, gardening, sewing, foods, and hygiene plus recreation camps and picnics.

Erien Rowe Morgan County Trinity Margaret Sims Juanita Marie Plant Lois Lancaster Wiledene Terry A. L. Sims W. H. Tipper S. C. Lentz G. C. Thompson Moulton Heights Elizabeth Hageland Colleen McEntire Mary Louise Grizzard Ruby Thrasher Nell Wallace Ruth Smith D. L. Grizzard Walter Horn Austinville Joye Clark Peggy Mason Elnora Martin Pauline Russell Hubert Owens Margaret Kitchens J. O. Martin Ryans Eloise Bagwell Juanita Jones Maxine Cook Lurlene Kile Alma Light May Price Wilma Rhodes Roy Lee Centhye Shelton J. M. Baker Danville Adean Wallace Billy Margaret Rogers Mary Dale Morris Eleanor White Doris McAbee Ozell Hill Street Sandlin Bessie Smith Pauline Gibson Grace Morris Herbert Terrell Elsie McAbee R H. Ellis J. B. Collum Alta Shaneyfelt Pauline Yates Priceville Helen Blankenship Imogene Brown Evie Dean Eubanks Eva Dorothy Holmes Edith Nails Wilda Millwood Donna Calvert Georgia Livingston Jo-Ann Maddox Mimmie Jane Kniphter Truman Ryan Fannie Bennett Mary Sharp Marie Stinson Stella Livingston Auddie Lindsey Geneva Kniphfer

Forest Chapel League Social Draws Large Turnout

A Saturday night social at Miss Jean Garner's home hosted by the Forest Chapel League drew a large group. Attendees included Eloise Jones Namie Bell Robinson Jean Garner Latane Turney Freida Atkins Edith Curtis Betty Joe Orr Adell Bridges Truman Bridges Lloyd Burns Raymond Smith Hugh Battles Jr Cobb Gurney Segars T L Speakman Jr Ralph Segars Tolan and Olan Whitten Mildred Garner Gilman Story Roy Osborne Jr Adrian Jones plus visitors Juanita Halbrooks Delma Garner Louise Cobb Sybe Mary Hill.

Forrest Chapel League Jean Garner Eloise Jones Namie Bell Robinson Latane Turney Freida Atkins Edith Curtis Betty Joe Orr Adell Bridges Truman Bridges Lloyd Burns Raymond Smith Hugh Battles, Jr. Cobb Gurney Segars T. L. Speakman Jr Ralph Segars Tolan Olan Whit

Ullman County Notes and Local Visit Highlights

Mr and Mrs Walter Laney spent Saturday night with Dellis Brown. Sgt Ishmeal Turner left for Camp Custer after a brief stop. Mr and Mrs J Z White returned home near Gadsden after an extended visit. Hulsey family attended Mt Vernon decoration. Mrs Rockie Chapman and Miss Fanny Chapman visited relatives over the weekend. Melvin Kelsoe went to Birmingham for a Cripple Children's Clinic check up. Wanda Glover ill at this time. A cream supper honored Troy Skinner who left for the Navy. Attending from here were Mr and Mrs Ted White, Miss Cora Bell James and Nellie Glover, Hollis Cupp and David James. Mr and Mrs R L Burks of Louisville Ky visited with their daughter Mrs John W Graham Jr and spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs William Reese. Mr and Mrs Martin Waters of Lawrenceburg visited relatives here. Mrs Sally O'Rear has been visiting Mr and Mrs Brock and Mrs Bowden. Rufus Waters and family went to Memphis last week to see their...

Walter Laney Dellis Brown Sgt Ishmeal Turner Camp Custer J. Z.white Gadsden Hulsey Mt. Vernon Rockie Chapman Fanny Chapman Melvin Kelsoe Birmingham Cripple Children’s Clinic Wanda Glover Hershall Glover W.S. Skinner Dripping Springs Troy Skinner Navy Ted White Cora Bell James Nellie Glover Hollis Cupp David James R.L. Burks Louisville John W. Graham, Jr William Reese Martin Waters Lawrenceburg Sally O’rear Brock Bowden Rufus Waters Memphis

Weekend Visitors and Army Family Notes in Cullman

Son Hosey Waters receives treatment for wounds from action. Mr. and Mrs. Max Sterling of Tennessee visited L. P. Hulsey’s family. Curtis Rogers recovers after head injuries from a mule kick. Raymon White, U S Army, son of Loyd White, returned for the weekend and attended Sunday’s decoration. Oma Brown visited relatives in Cullman.

Hosey Waters Max Sterling Tennessee L. P. Hulsey Curtis Rogers Cullman Hospital Raymon White U.S. Army Loyd White Oma Brown Cullman

Week Visit Notes Family Call by Skinner Couple

Week end social brief, Mr and Mrs Arlin Skinner called on her parents Mr and Mrs Dellis Brown Sunday. The visit highlights a family gathering in a small town setting.

Arlin Skinner Mrs. Dellis Brown

Deferment Asked Montgomery

Lt Col James T Johnson state Selective Service director said to seek deferment for Montgomery amid wartime manpower needs as local draft boards review requests and exemptions.

Montgomery James T. Johnson State Selective Service

Draft boards urged to defer men over 29

The document states that telegrams were sent to Alabama draft boards urging deferral of men over 29 whenever possible, reinforcing a push for age-based postponements in the draft process.

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