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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1941

Page

3

Extension Of National Guard Service Indefinitely Likely

Army officials foresee indefinite guard service due to President Roosevelt's national emergency. They expect Congress to be asked to authorize keeping 291,000 guardsmen beyond the current year of training while plans to fill guard roles with new divisions and selective service trainees proceed.

Edward F. Bomar Washington National Guard Army Roosevelt Congress Ascan War Department Stimson George CC. Marshall Army Chief of Staff

Death of J W Holland Uncle Jack Remains Laid to Rest

Morgan County community notes the death of J W Holland known as Uncle Jack who died Sunday at 5 30 am. He was laid to rest at Corinth cemetery and was among the first settlers. Local residents A C Hogan J H Rigby and other neighbors are mentioned with visits and social calls across Corinth Piney Grove Speake and Battle Ground communities.

J. W. Holland Uncle Jack Corinth C. W. Hogan J.H. Rigby J. H. Rigby Felton Kilpatrick Cullman Log Rigby J. D. Bonds Thornton W. Hogan Jack McClellan Battle Ground Vera Freeman Andrews Chapel

Honeymoon Turmoil Hardens As Don And June Split

Donald confronts June over their marriage and career clash as she begs him to forgive and stay. She admits folly and love, but he sees marriage as a trap for his hack career while their cottage romance shatters under the strain. Meanwhile Natalie and Betsy observe on the beach as Mrs. Edmonds recalls a long romance with Willie.

Donald Jane Hollywood Hugh Forman Betsy Terry Bill June Henderson Don Jacobi Donald Heath Natalie Mrs. Edmonds Hugh Powell Mr. Powell Major Willie West Point Estelle

Testing Cattle for Bangs Disease Begins June 16

The state and federal governments will start Bangs disease testing in Morgan county around June 16, 1941. Tests involve blood sampling and Auburn lab examination. diseased cattle are condemned and value shared by governments. Some human risk via undulant fever exists. movements require prior testing and quarantine.

Morgan County Auburn Laboratory Fied

Barn Fire Probed in Athens County by State Officials

Athens Alabama May 20 state fire marshal representatives head to Athens to probe the burning of a large barn and its contents owned by T C Gatlin Wickham precinct west of Athens foul play suspected hay corn and three stock heads burned officials notified Montgomery and will investigate.

Athens Montgomery T. C. Gatlin Wickham Athena Gatlin

Quarantine Eased as Morgan County Cattle Cleared

Officials report no restrictions on cattle within Morgan County after testing, with the quarantine mainly to prevent non tested cattle from entering. Authorities request cooperation from all parties to maintain safeguards.

Morgan County

Annual singing scheduled at Sulphur Springs church

The event plans a first Sunday in June singing at the Sulphur Springs church with a meal for all singers. The public is urged to attend and bring books. Sulphur Springs lies five miles south of Hillsboro.

Sulphur Springs Hillsboro

Kansas City Juror Frees Fishing Excuse

W Seigiar admits thoughts of fishing kept him from jury duty in Kansas City. Judge John F. Cook calls the excuse frank but says it should not set a precedent.

Kansas City W. Seigiar Minnesota John F. Cook

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