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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1948

Page

10

Four Chaplains To Be Honored Stamp Release At White House

The Army announces a three cent commemorative stamp honoring four chaplains John P Washington Alexander D Goode George L Fox and Clark V Poling who sacrificed their lives during the Dorchester disaster off Greenland on February 3 1943 The stamp shows the four chaplains with the sinking ship and bears the inscription These Immortal Chaplains Interfaith in Action Officials say White House ceremonies will feature the chaplains nearest kin and officials from the Post Office Department and military establishment.

White House United States Department of the ‘Army Foiity J Army Dorchester Greenland John P. Washington Alexander D. Goode George L. Fox Clark V. Poling Atlantic Post Office Department National Military Establishment

DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE AND CRYPTOQUOTE UPDATE

Includes a solved cryptoquote DESPAIR IN VAIN SITS BROOD ING OVER THE PUTRID EGGS OF HOPE-FRERE and a cryptogram puzzle list with across and down clues plus final note from King Features Syndicate. Historic grid entries reference myth, geography and taxonomy terms.

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Well-Dressed Male Is Down To His Very Last Pinfeather

HAL BOYLE laments the fading male wardrobe as women adopt the new look. He notes the decline of garments like furs and hats, the disappearance of vests, and the shift toward minimal, one color outfits as fashion costs rise and social norms change.

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War era fashion fears and future dress code shifts

The excerpt imagines wartime scarcity changing clothing, predicting pants socks and shirts may vanish while neckties persist. It envisions a future man dressing with minimal garments like sandals and loin cloths, exaggerating social norms and taste in a satirical tone.

Sam

Special Session of Rising Sun Lodge to Convene in Decatur

Rising Sun Lodge 29 will hold a special meeting in the lodge hall at Decatur on Monday night at 5 00 oclock for regular preparation and at 7 00 oclock p m for Master Mason degree work. Secretary D L Allen expects full attendance and invites all Easter Masons to come.

SSS Tonic BEE Tonic Tonic Rising Sun ‘Lodge 29 Decatur D. L. Allen

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