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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1945

Page

5

Central Baptist W M S Plans Prayer Day Program

Associational Day of Prayer observed by Central Baptist W M U on Monday with guest speakers Grady Fields and Pleas Manley at 3 p.m. Also notes a party for Freida Faye McMillan’s second birthday and a piano and voice recital at Westminster Presbyterian Church by Mrs Paul Eubanks. Wheeler Memorial Association holds annual meeting at Athens College with officers elected and luncheon attended by U D C and DAR chapters. Choir at Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts a party for Mrs Edward Weld.

Central Baptist W. M Central Baptist W. MS Grady Fields and Pleas Manley Freida Faye McMillan Pfe Alton McMillan J. R. Mooney Carolyn Braswell Bobbie Brenda Gurley Linda Mooney Gerald Gunn Doris Barbara Ann Shelby Jean Keys R. E. Gurley Gordon Braswell Charlie Ed Murray Eubanks Paul Eubanks Westminster Presbyterian Church General Joseph Wheeler Memorial Association Athens College E. R. Naylor U. D.C Joe Wheeler L. H. Houston Hartselle H. T. Gill Decatur J. B. Potts Florence J. W. Rutland Cherokee Annie Wheeler Wheeler Robert Oliver West Palm Beach W. J. Brown J. T. Jones D. C. Shaw Kelley Birwell Minnie Rogers Caldwell Balch Williamson W. E. Pettus Huntsville L. H. Fouston Clio Larkin Association Woodall’s Edward Weld

Itch of Minor Skin Troubles Promoted by Medicated Powder

An old advertisement promotes Mexeana medicated powder as a remedy for minor skin itching and rashes, claiming quick relief and soothing effects through its medicated formula.

Gift Presented to Mrs. Weld by Decatur Choir Friends

In Kansas City a gift was presented to Mrs. Weld after supper in appreciation of her choir contributions during her Decatur stay. Only choir members and Mrs. I. G. Henry attended the evening with Mrs. Weld.

Kansas City

Pattern 4737 for overalls jacket sunsuit in sizes 2 4 6 8 10

Advertisement for Anne Adams Pattern Book 4737 offering a sunsuit and overalls with puff sleeve jacket in sizes 2 4 6 8 10. Includes yardage 23 4 yards of 35 inch fabric for size 6 and payment details to request pattern. Also announces 1945 spring book with a free apron pattern and price 15 cents.

Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. P. O Station O New York 11 N. Y New Spring Anne Adams

Footwear and foot care critique in early 20th century column

A columnist laments narrow high heeled shoes and foot deformities among women. Chiropodists note many defects while shoe makers offer kinder leather options. Emphasizes comfort, walking benefits, and gradual fashion progress toward better footwear.

Visit with Mrs Sedberry Leads to Jackson Stopover

A trip with her mother Mrs Sophie Sedberry to Union City Tenn included a stop in Jackson Tenn to visit Mr and Mrs Owenton Edmonds during the return home.

Sophie Sedberry Union City Tenn Jackson,Tenn Owenton Edmonds

Livestock Aid Extension Planned for North Alabama

Expansion of the livestock industry in North Alabama moves forward as a bill, already passed by the House, would enlarge sub agricultural experiments at the Tennessee Valley and Sand Mountain stations. Dean M J Funchess says farmers seek demonstrations in pasture forage and livestock production. The measure funds land and buildings at TVA station and Sand Mountain plus annual maintenance, with land purchases to depend on available prices.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Tennessee Valley Sand Mountain M. J. Funchess Dean Auburn Paul Coburn Tennessee Valley Station

Army mystery over Yank soldier in Nazi POW incident

Worcester reports a Yank soldier, said to have struck nine Nazi prisoners of war, was reportedly imprisoned. Army spokesmen in Washington said no record of the case had reached the War Department, and Representative John …

ARMY Worcester Mass Washington War Department John

Family protest questions VA mistreatment of Worcester private

The case surfaced yesterday when Private Joseph McGee of Worcester was allegedly imprisoned, a protest filed by his family through the Worcester VC Veterans Association. Joseph L. McGee, the boy’s father, is a member.

W. McCormack D.-Mass Joseph McGee Worcester Worcester VC Veterans Association Wash Joseph L. McGee

Dear Miss Dix on marriage happiness and freedom

A reader asks about shared life versus individual liberty in marriage and whether compromise can coexist with personal autonomy. The advice argues that true happiness comes from balance not total conformity, warning that treating spouses as replicas breeds quarrels and suggesting flexible limits on control and privacy.

Miss DIX Tomor Row

Pork goal in Alabama high and rising production

The War Food Administration sets Alabama production targets for pork between June and December. The Alabama AAA office announces a goal of 117 000 sows to farrow, six percent above last year after reviewing feed, past production, and meat demand. Military needs and civilian consumption push higher meat use nationwide.

Auburn Ala War Food Administration Alabama WFA

Meat aid seen filling postwar needs in liberated lands

WFA officials say American produced meat can help feed liberated countries until their agricultural systems are rebuilt after the European war.

Europe WFA America

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