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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1944

Page

8

Food Clinic Plans Held At Central High School

Urban residents are invited to a gardening and food preservation clinic at Central High School in Decatur on June 22 under Morgan County extension agent Miss Erien Rowe. Specialists from Alabama Polytechnic Institute will assist with home canning and conservation efforts.

Central High School Decatur Erien Rowe Morgan County Extension Service Alabama Polytechnic Institute Miss Rowe Oruit

Departing Sailor Honored At Dinner

Mr and Mrs Gordon Battles hosted a dinner on Sunday May 21 to honor their son Leon Battles who departs for the Navy on Tuesday May 30. Attending were H E Morris family H C Morris family Henry Milton Jackie Janice Birmingham Bert Allen family Jack Hoyt Bill Stephenson children Jimmie Janie Lou Harold Morris Wiley Bullard Aaron Segars Gordon Battles Hugh Peggy and Leon.

Gordon Battles Leon Battles Navy H. E. Morris H. C. Morris Henry Milton Jackie Janice Birmingham Bert Allen Jack and Hoyt Bill Stephenson Jimmie Janie Lou Harold Morris Wiley Bullard Aaron Segars Hugh Peggy Leon

Somervell Urges Replacing Entertainers With War Work

Chicago May 26 The nation's manpower problem is critical says Lieut Gen Brehon Somervell He urges closing night clubs poolrooms bowling alleys and perfume shops to free workers for war plants railroads and ships He notes 15 000 entertainers lost jobs due to a 30 percent tax and calls for prioritizing soldiers return home and essential war needs.

Chicago Brehon Somervell Toami Somervell

Hawk Patrol Holds Patro l Meeting Discusses Camporee

Scout Troop 60 patrol meeting led by Patrol Leader Carol Smith opened with the pledge oath and prayer. Mr Love assisted as scoutmaster. topics included camporee, food, and signaling practice. Barrett Shelton Jr. recorded notes.

HAWK Troop 60 Carol Smith Barrett Shelton Tatum Scout Davidson E. R. Love Love Barrett Shelton, Jr

London quads' condition worsens as one dies

Daisy and William, two of the surviving quadruplets born May 22 to Mrs. Daisy Moxham, remained anxious as George, the smallest, died last night. Brian, born heaviest at 3 pounds 10.5 ounces, and his mother, wife of an RAF officer, were reported in satisfactory condition. A ceremonial Parliament search follows the gunpowder plot anniversary.

London Daisy William Daisy Moxham George Brian

Pauls Message on True Gospel Ministry and Perseverance

The lesson on II Corinthians 4 1 5 21 argues a minister must not seek self glory but preach Christ Jesus and endure hardship through mercy. Paul describes suffering, renewed strength, faith in the unseen, and the ambassador role under divine call and judgment. Distributed by King Features Syndicate Inc.

Jesus Paul Corinth Christ God Saeed

Lawrence County Chalybeate Social Notes

Mrs. Arthur Austin and children spent Saturday night with her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Rose near Courtland. Billy Foutch has been painting his house this week. Polly Rose was home this weekend. Several from here attended a party at Morris Chapel Sunny Hillard Buldean Edith Terry Lovell Olene Clabhorn and Polly Rose attended the party. Mr and Mrs Carroll Glenn and son spent the weekend with his sister Mrs Rube Voss. Mrs David Heynes were the Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Clark Buttram.

Arthur Austin Albert Rose Near Courtland Jessie Stoker Austin Terry Billy Foutch Morris Chapel Hillard Buldean Edith Terry Lovell Olene Clabhorn Polly Rose Coy Garrett Carrol Glenn and Son Rube Voss David Heynes Wee Clark Buttram

Former Gadsden Man Is Convicted

Mobile Alabama May 26 A circuit jury found 59 year old Robert C McGinty formerly of Gadsden guilty of first degree murder in the February 5 slaying of Mrs George Peppers Delbert Kilgore was wounded in the exchange and McGinty shot himself in the chest in the Peppers home while the husband was at a nearby store The defense argued temporary insanity while the state sought the death penalty but the jury imposed life imprisonment

Mobile Ala Robert C. McGinty Gadsden George Peppers McGinty Delbert Kilgore Peppers Kilgore D. R. Coley Carl Booth

Morgan County Center Grove Highlights Sunday Activities

A large crowd attended Sunday school and decoration at Center Grove. Visitors include Little Bobbie Gene Enterkin of Eva and guests Mrs. Marjorie Dickson and her son from Decatur. Several local residents and visitors joined B Y P U activities Sunday night amid community交流.

Center Grove Bobbie Gene Enterkin Eva J. W. Enterkin Marjorie Dickson Decatur Martha Ann Betty Jane Carl David Burleson T. A. Horton Edwin Gaynell Crawford Horton Buster Light North Carolina Liddy Ryan Roland Guntersville E. T. Hipp

Covington Sheriff Heads Association for 1945

Tom Head of Andalusia, Covington county sheriff, was elected president of the Alabama Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association for the coming year at the association’s wind-up session. Fay Bowman of Gadsden was named vice president and Sergt. C N. Ricker of the Birmingham police was elected secretary-treasurer. R. C. Goad of Birmingham, a special railroad officer, retired as president.

Huntsville Ala Sheriffs’ and Peace Officers’ Association of Alabama Tom Head Andalusia Covington County Montgomery Fay Bowman Gadsden Sergt. C. N. Ricker Birmingham R. C. Goad

Hopewell Victory Club Elects Officers at May Meeting

The Hopewell 4 H Victory Club met May 20 at Billy Margaret Rodgers home to elect officers. Emma Dell Roberson was chosen president and reporter, Gracy McDonald vice president, Billy Margaret Rodgers secretary, Estell Jones song leader. Six new members joined. The next gathering is set for June 17 at Estell Jones's home.

Hopewell 4-H Victory Club Billy Margaret Rodgers Emma Dell Roberson Gracy McDonald Estell Jones Hopewell Victory Club

Paralyzed Infant Cases Counted Across United States

A nationwide report records 12 404 cases of infantile paralysis in the United States last year. The figure highlights the ongoing public health concern and the need for vaccination and prevention efforts across states.

United States

George R. Stuart Jr To Deliver A I P Commencement Address

George R. Stuart Jr will deliver the baccalaureate address at Alabama Polytechnic Institute. The ceremony in Langdon Hall begins at 2 pm on Sunday May 28. Fourteen graduates will receive degrees?

George R. Stuart, Jr Alabama Polytechnic Institute Langdon Hall

Blue Appeal Heard In Slaying Case Of Dr James Blue

The Alabama Supreme Court heard arguments in the appeal of Dr James Howard Blue of Bessemer who was sentenced to 50 years for murdering his wife Laura Ball Blue. Prosecutors argued the trial atmosphere tainted the verdict and juror selection was biased. The court planned a decision in about 30 days.

Montgomery Ala State Supreme Court James Howard Blue Besseme Itter Circuit’ Court Lucien D. Gardner Beddow Laura Ball Blue Bessemer Circuit Arthur Green G. Ernest Jones Gardney Goodwyn John Harris State Attorney General's Office

Home Demonstration Clubs Conduct Pantry Store Demos

Miss Erien Rowe reports three year pantry store demonstrations led by women in Neel Austinville Florette Southeast Hartselle Massey Hopewell Windes Union Cole Springs Danville Rock Creek and other communities with names including Dessie Glasgow T K Ryan Myrtle Shelton Richard Hamilton Randolph Ryan Eva Anders Nerle Owen Jess Smith Jim Summerford Maggie Gubbs Lizzie Neill Street Sandlin Myrtle Oden.

Erien Rowe Neel Dessie Glasgow Eva T. K. Ryan Ryans Myrtle Shelton Austinville Richard Hamilton Florette Randolph Ryan Southeast Hartselle Eva Anders Massey Nerle Owen Hopewell Jess Smith Windes Jim Summer

Iceland Uses Geothermal Heat for Homes and Public Buildings

Iceland taps volcanic springs to heat offices homes and public swimming pools using extensive piping networks supplying natural hot water for district heating and warm water needs across urban and rural areas.

Iceland

Rail lines suffer as Allied air blows hit France

A Paris letter reported by The Gazette De Lausanne says seven days were needed to travel from Berlin to Paris due to heavy rail damage from Allied air attacks. The report notes bombers in France are taking a weekly toll, with rail lines severely smashed.

Bern Switzerland Berlin Paris Gazette de Lausanne France

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