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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1946

Page

3

German Tots with Boyle's Pets in Berlin

Berlin dispatch by Hal Boyle describes two German children, Manfred and Karin, dubbed the little werewolves by the press camp. Manfred, a doughnut lover who hugs the journalist, and Karin, shy and fond of shared drinks, roam Berlin daily seeking treats while dreaming of America.

Hal Boyle Berlin Manfred Karis Reich Karin Onkel Amnie Annie Press Club

Goodbye Rheumatism Take Rhumaz

Advertisement urges readers bothered by rheumatism to try RHUMAZ from local druggist or write New Nation Drug Company distribution point Rogersville Alabama for more information.

New Nation Drug Company Rogersville Alabama

Union Hill high school to hold graduation exercises

Union Hill high school graduates will receive diplomas at a Thursday evening ceremony in the school auditorium. Russell Lynne of Decatur will deliver the address, with music directed by Mrs. W. F. Eddins. Valedictorian is Mary Jo Walter and salutatorian is Bonnie Faye Osborne.

Union Hill High School Union Hill School Russell Lynne Decatur W. F. Eddins Mary Jo Walter Bonnie Faye Osborne Ray Abercrombie Lindbergh Brown Bonnie Osborne Mitchell Slate Odell Williams Sarah Owens

Daily Crossword Puzzle From Historic Page

A cryptogram and crossword list appear with clues across and down including themes like fl ows, places, and measurements. The page features a cryptogram quote reading GOOD DANCERS HAVE MOSTLY BETTER HEELS THAN HEADS PROVERBS and an attribution to King Features Syndicate.

Order of Publication in Elvin Scott v Margrett Scott

Morgan County Court AK in equity orders publication for non resident Mar grett Scott with unknown address after diligent inquiry. Complainant alleges she is over 21 and not located in Alabama. Proceeding requires publication to notify defendant and advance case.

Elvin Scott Margrett Scott Morgan County Court Morgan County Alabama Register

Survivor names SS trooper in Malmedy massacre trial

Lt. Virgil P. Lary Jr. of Lexington testified at the Dachau war crimes trial naming George Fleps as the killer in the 1944 Malmedy massacre where 71 American POWs were killed. He described prisoners unarmed with hands on their heads as shots rang out and he was wounded.

Dachau Germany Kentucky Malmedy Virgil P. Lary Jr Lexington Ardennes Bulge Lary George Fleps Ardennes Malmedy Crossroads Bastogne

Notice to plead answers in Morgan county bill case

The Register orders publication once weekly for four consecutive weeks in Decatur Daily Morgan County requiring the defendant to plead answer or demur to the bill by June 14 1946 or thirty days after. the bill may be confessed. This May 14 1946. Marvin West Register. May 14 21 28 June 4.

The Register Decatur—Daily Morgan County Marvin West

Morgan County announces candidates for local offices

The notice lists local candidates including for Circuit Court Clerk and Sheriff in Morgan County. Names mentioned include Cline Thompson Gartselie and Sumphrey in Decatur Alabama. The announcement asks for votes in the Democratic Primary on June éth 196 CIRCUIT COURT CLERK and Sheriff campaigns.

Lady Feared to Sleep Due to Stomach Gas

A Decatur reader reports relief after taking INNER AID a herb combination claimed to cleanse bowels clear gas from the stomach and improve liver and kidney function. The ad urges readers to purchase the product at local drug stores and notes dramatic daily improvements.

Decatur

Reunion at Ryan Home Brings Ryan kin Together

The late Felix G. Ryan and his wife were remembered at a reunion held at B. L. Ryan's home south of Decatur on the Bee-line highway. Family members from Nashville to Huntsville attended, sharing a barbecue dinner and greetings with numerous Davison, Holder, and Ryan relatives in attendance.

Felix G. Ryan B. L. Ryan Decatur D. L. Ryan Naomi-_ Ryan Nashville W. A. Covey Cecil Ryan Betty Billy J. W. McKee E. P. Couch Jr Herman Staggs Will Herman Fred Florence A. L. Griffith Alfred Guntherberg Elora Tenn E. C. Ryan Center Grove Neill Bass Janice E. L. Ryan James Felix Ryan Arab Ala R. E. Ryan Imogene Ryan Huntsville J. H. Ryan W. D. Holder Moulton Olga Holder Athens Royce Dunlap Birmingham Charles Holder Guntersville Wallace Blizzard Sonny Columbus, Ga Robert Holder Bobby Mary Catherine Anniston Luna McKelvey Emma Kate Aldridge Mary Lee Foote Joann Foote Eva Lenard Puckett

Radio Production Peaks in United States in 1938

The United States produced nearly all radios built in 1938, highlighting the era’s dominance in mass radio manufacturing and signaling the peak of early consumer electronics expansion.

United States

Survivor recounts brutal firefight and escape across field

Lary describes a deadly assault where gunfire roared, bodies lay in a field, and only about 15 men escaped. He crawled under barbed wire to a shed, then hid until night and later reached an aid station with help from two Belgian girls.

Lary

Realism goals in new film shot in Baja California

A field report from TECATE describes film makers chasing authentic realism in Lower California. Gregory Peck Joan Bennett and Robert Preston are photographed on location near a hotel road trip by bus and taxis, with ant hills and trained lions enhancing the Africa set.

Tecate Lower California Francis—Macomber Benedict Bogeaus Ernest Hemingway Nairobi Africa California Father Serra Tank Corps Gregory Peck University of California Joan Bennett Robert Preston Los Angeles Baja California

Hollywood Gossip Roundup Sparks Buzz and Rumors

Notes from Hollywood spill rumors about Florence Alba and a farmer, Sabu heading to London for a Korda film, The Hucksters stirring character guesses, Mickey Rooney’s protégé Mitchell signing with MGM, Bob Hutton’s bachelor pad makeover amid divorce chatter, June Haver’s devout Catholicism, Gary Cooper’s Europe trip plan, and a Sacramento admirer sending Freddy Martin 120 honeycombs of bees.

Hollywood Florence Alba Farmer Sabu London Korda Sammy Run Hucksters MGM Mickey Rooney Mitchell Brooklyn Bob Hutton June Haver Gary Coopers Europe Sacramento Freddy Martin

Railroad Man Praises Ozark Mountain Tonic Revival

A Kentucky railroad conductor aged 56 credits Ozark Mountain Tonic with restoring health after 25 years of illness. He reports improved strength appetite sleep and well being after using the product since October 1944 and urges others who suffer to try it. The tonic is advertised as a hematinic appetiser and stomachic. Sold in drug stores with claims of building red blood and aiding digestion.

Ozark Mountain A&s Deccatur Thompson's

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