War Front Grim as Germans Press Across Belgium and France
Allied lines face a large German push from Lille toward Ypres and Calais as Leopold’s orders spark controversy in Belgium. British and French forces regroup to hold crossings and bottlenecks while Britain mobilizes 400 000 volunteers and tightens trade with Russia to shore up defenses. Belgium’s Pierlot defends the decision to surrender as not representative of the nation.
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Leopold
France
Belgium
Hubert Pierrot
Paris
London
Valenciennes
Ypres
Lille
Lys
Peronne
Arras
Calais
Channel
Dover
Britain
Germany
Edward Grigg
War Office
England
Russia
United States
Ubert Pierlot
Caden Dence
Community Gleanings from Morgan County
Mrs. W L Morris hosted as sun day guest of Mrs. J W Hunter. Leonard Eddy, long ill with rheumatism, shows slow improvement. Mrs Johnnie Steel and Mrs Druid Jarrett visited Mrs J B Steel. Local folks attended the Pine Grove singing Sunday afternoon. Irene Dutton recovering well after tonsil surgery. Emly Dearie and John Melvin visited Anne D M Dutton. Elnora Kirkpatrick of Fay charms Tennessee visited her parents Mr and Mrs W C Kirkpatrick. Emmett Halladay ill with measles. Mrs Charlie Bell spent last week with her son. Ben Green and wife visited the community Monday. Christine Crowe stayed with her sister Mrs Clyde Holloday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Morris
J. W. Hunter
Leonard Eddy
Johnnie Steel
Druid Jarrett
J. B. Steel
Pine Grove
Irene Dutton
Emly Dearie
John Melvin
Anne D. M. Dutton
W. C. Kirkpatrick
Emmett Halladay
Charlie Bell
W.C. Kirkpatrick
Ben Green
Christine Crowe
Clyde Holloday
Cottonseed meal and grain markets mixed in late May trading
Prime cottonseed meal in Memphis closed steady at 23.90 for July with 1,000 lots traded. Chicago grain saw wheat fall then rebound with July at 3-8 7-8 lower. oats and corn quoted. Nashville livestock reports show varied cattle, hog, and sheep trading with modest demand and price ranges. Cotton futures in New Orleans and New York edged lower or steady amid market nerves and Washington price-support developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Chicago
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
New Orleans
Washington
Senate Baking Committee
Cotton
New York
Cnn
Community notes from Morgan County social week
Forrest Chapel and nearby towns share weekend visits and family gatherings. Relatives and friends from Decatur Hartselle and Lawrence County are listed with guests at several homes including the Bates Wallace Speakman and West families.
McRae Motors Changes Focus to Used Cars
McRae Motors announces exit from new car sales and continues with used car operations. The Lee Street lot remains open under firm officials. Knox McRae will lead the service department while new duties start Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McRae Motors
Second Avenue
Lee Street
Service Department
Knox McRae
Tesk Lover Hos
Labor Board Attacked Over Defense Delays and CIO Ties
Rep Hoffman accuses the National Labor Board of hindering war prep citing delays at the Detroit Bohn Aluminum plant and accusing the board of aiding CIO interests. Rep Cox denounces Dr. Saposs and fellow board members as dangerous, calling for harsher action against labor leaders in the wartime dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Labor Board
Rep Hoffman
R-Mich
Philade Naval Aircraft Factory
Coxees
Hoffman
Wagner
Labor Board
Bohn Aluminum and Brass Corporation
Detroit
Navy
CIO
Bohn
Cox
David Saposs
Harry Bridges
Bridges
Pacific Coast
Witt
Saposs
Madden
Smith
Ewin 8. Smith
Dixon Speaks to Graduates at Alabama Commencement
Governor Frank M. Dixon urged University of Alabama seniors to stay in Alabama to seize local opportunities. He cited abundant rainfall, mineral wealth, religious population, and a homogeneous citizenry as assets, while warning against leaving for broader schemes elsewhere. The remarks were delivered to about 600 graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Frank M. Dixon
Alabama
University of Alabama
Dixon
Morgenthau cites tool makers talks on war taxes effects
Treasury secretary Morgenthau, after a conference with machine tool manufacturers, discusses potential new taxes and the auto industry's possible impact from preparedness measures. The report notes no specifics on tax levels or national burden yet.
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Morgenthau
Decatur Diary Highlights Local Visits and School News
Miss Katherine Hyde vacationing in Tuscumbia with parents Mr. and Mrs. R. R. E Hyde. Miss Mary Gormley returns to Madison after visiting Decatur sister Mrs. Claude Sturdivanty. Visits and graduations noted for locals including Alma Doris Norton, Jane Topp, and others. физи
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Hyde
Mrs. R. R. E Hyde
Tuscumbia
Mary Gormley
Madison
Claude Sturdivanty
Decatur
Ernest Earp
Sheffield
Decatur High School
Alma Doris Norton
W. P. Topp
Billy
Nashville
Miss Jane Topp
Valley momentum earns Nashville reward
A brief note hints at Nashville receiving a reward tied to the overall momentum of the Valley. The fragment references a collective movement and a positive outcome for Nashville, but details are sparse.
Solons Set to Open June 10 for New Alabama Code
The Alabama House of Representatives was set to meet June 10 to begin consideration of a newly drafted code of laws by a recess committee. Lieutenant-Governor Carmichael said senators would be summoned for the same date. The legislature will reconvene June 25 for a three day session to adopt the code and review remaining bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
House of Representatives
A.A. Carmichael
Earl McGowin
Dixon
House
Carmichael
Lazenby Honored by Jurisdictional Methodist Conference
Dr. M. E. Lazenby superintendent of the Decatur district returned from Asheville North Carolina where he attended the jurisdictional conference of the Methodist church. The conference named him chairman of the credentials committee and placed him on the board of publications which oversees all publications of the united church.
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M. E. Lazenby
Decatur
Ashville
N. C
The
Methodist Church
Lazenby
General Conference
Atlantic City
Publications
United Church
Decatur Audience Hears Boosters Introduced
Boosters were introduced to the Decatur folks in the audience marking a social moment at the event. Local residents nodded as community supporters were unveiled amid remarks and applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Premier reorganization leaves Belgian units secretive
Belgian forces are described as reorganized with military secrets intact. Earlier reports said most Belgian troops were fighting on the Allied northern wing away from France. French sources warned the capitulation carried grave consequences as Allies began local gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Alabama Bomber Crash Survivor Remains Only Kin
Mrs John B Stewart of Midway Alabama said her son Sgt J B Stewart Jr the radio operator for army ships and sole survivor of a seven man bomber crew crash in California had joined the air corps thirteen years ago at age twenty one He had planned to visit his mother last month during a cross country flight from March Field California to Washington DC but bad weather delayed the trip and his Maxwell Field stopover in Montgomery was cut short The flier’s parents run a dairy business in Midway They learned of the crash via Associated Press from Montgomery He was treated for severe injuries at General Hospital San Francisco.
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Midway
Ala
John B. Stewart
J. B. Stewart, Jr
California
Air Corps
John, Jr
March Field
Calif
Washington, D C
Maxwell Field
Montgomery
Associated Press
Young Stewart
General Hospital
San Francisco
No Default Promise in Alabama County Bond Pledge
A speaker pledges no default on settlement for Alabama and Lawrence County stating that when the legally fixed time arrives every penny owed will be paid. He expresses assurance in the county’s people and the bond’s surety that this commitment will stand.
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Kinmarten
Ontario
Educational
Ake
Emilie
Cecile
Annette
Yvonne
Allan Ray
Tafoe
Oliva Dionne
Dionne
Europe
Morgan County
Penn’s
Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
Uncle Sam
Morgan County Forrest Chapel
Ovelie West
Pervin Wallace
Wayne
Ethredge Bates
Etta Wallace
Hartselle
Ben Roberts
T. L. Speakman
W. D. Bullard
Lawrence County
Erby Tompson
Harold
Royallyn Bates
Pervis Wallace
Doris Roberts
Ervin Story
Connie West
Bethel
Henry Bolan
Jewel Curtis
Margaret Vs
Edith” West
Oak Ridge
Lucille Vest
Prances Bolan
Moulton
Ernie Sparks
Walter Ward
Coffer Speakman
Margaret Rodgers
Decatur’s
Myrtle Grooms
Baugh’'s Infirmary
W. A. Morris
Baugh's Infirmary
Elmer Payne
Mae Davis
American Society of Xray Technicians
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
FE. T. Town
Cullman
Henry Meyer
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
John Palmer
Olive Street
Charles Landers
Bob Jones College
W. F. Landers
KE. H. Buettner
Wilson Dam
E. T. Town
Woodrow Miles
Robert Lackey
R. T. Sheppard
F. A. Sparkman
Athens Methodist Church
Athens College
G. E. Hendon
Sixth Avenue
West
Gene Erskine
Benevolent Society Hospital
John Collier
Priceville
Fort Niagara
N. Y
U. S
U.S
Fort George
Niagara River
Lawrence
Johnson
Isaac Johnson, JR
Bruce Dodd
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