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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1945

Page

5

Miss Jean Link Honored At Outing And Picnic

Miss Kathryn Anne Wiley and Miss Ann Smith gave Miss Jean Link a Sunday afternoon honor at an outing and picnic supper. Link left for Rockmart Georgia with her parents to start a new home, as swimming and hiking preceded a communal meal.

Misses Smith Wiley Miss Link Kathryn Anne Wiley Ann Smith Jean Link Malcolm Link Rockmart Wendellyn Gray Earl Joyce Lee Ann Garner Mimi Jones Margaret Stickney Patsy Patterson Shirley Bra KEY Club Mary Anne Rountree Billy Wright Sally Hunt Dick Still Jr Jimmy Ratliffe Sue Emens David Chandler John Eyster Annie Sue Cain Neal Speaker Jr Nancy Wilson Robert Allen Bill McCarley Jack Catlett

Personal visit of Pfe. T. M. Wiley Jr from Philadelphia

Pfe. T. M. Wiley Jr., a medical student in Philadelphia, Pa., will arrive June 6 for a one month furlough with his family. He is expected to stay through July.

Pfe. T. M. Wiley, Jr Philadelphia

Widow with five sons seeks home as eviction looms

In Atlanta a widow, Mrs Earl Heist, faces eviction with five sons in the service. She has searched for months with gov assistance promised after appealing to Governor Ellis Arnall. Her sons include Sgt Walter T Heist in Germany and Pvt George F Heist at Fort Knox, among others.

Atlanta Earl Heist Walter T. Heist Germany Richard Heist Norfolk Naval Base Seabee August Heist California Pvt George F. Heist Fort Knox Earl Q. Heist Chatham Field Savannah

Contempt Charge Against Deutsch Abandoned

The house veterans committee rescinded its contempt citation against Albert Deutsch, New York newspaperman and PM writer, and voted to recall him for further testimony on conditions in veterans hospitals. The bid to abandon the contempt complaint passed on a near unanimous vote, with only Rankin and Gibson dissenting aloud.

Washington House Veterans Committee Albert Deutsch New York Deutsch Rankin D.-Miss Gibson D.-Ga Dom‘engéaux D.-La

Mrs Barnes Laid to Rest Tuesday

Final rites for Martha Barn es 75 year old former resident of this city were held at Austinville Baptist church with Rev F C Calvert officiating. Interment in city cemetery Brown directing. Survived by four daughters Mrs Henry L Browne Mrs Cora Cain of Birmingham Mrs S B Edwards of Memphis and Mrs B H Clark Detroit Mich one son Claude Barnes Sheffield two sisters Mrs James Tucker of Decatur and Mrs Charles Long of Moulton a brother James Bell of Decatur fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Martha Barnes Birmingham Austinville Baptist Church F. C. Calvert City Brown Henry L. Browne Cora Cain S. B. Edwards Memphis Detroit Mich Claude Barnes Sheffield James Tucker Decatur Charles Long Moulton James Bell

College students to spend holidays with families across states

Frank Wiley of the University of Alabama will arrive the 30th to spend the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Wiley. Caroline Stickney and Buddy Stickney, both UA students, are expected home Wednesday to be with their mother Mrs. Louis Stickney for the season. Several other students and relatives are listed as visiting or traveling for holidays, with plans to join families in Columbia Tennessee Huntsville Oak Ridge Florence and Montgomery.

Frank Wiley University of Alabama Mrs T. M. Wiley Caroline Stickney Buddy Stickney Louis Stickney Sidney Chenault E. M. Chenault Gilbert Key Gillie, Jr John Smiley Oak Ride Tenn John Martin Martin

Nice Arms for Short Sleeves

Elbow care tips for smooth skin and a polished look. Advice covers bathing scrubs, creams, lemon rubs, talcum, circulation exercises, and gentle bleaching methods for freckles, all framed as a beauty guidance column.

Los Angeles Plans June Honor for Patton and Doolittle

The city expects a grand celebration for Generals Patton and Doolittle on June 9 and 10. Gen. Patton will fly in from Europe, with Patton’s San Gabriel hometown noted, and Doolittle formerly attended local high school. General Marshall confirmed their anticipated attendance.

Los Angeles George S. Patton James. Doolittle George C. Marshall Fletcher Bowron Gen. Patton Europe San Gabriel Gen. Doolittle

Sugar Laden Moonshine Still Seized in Colbert County Raid

Authorities seized a large moonshine operation in Colbert County, uncovering more than 2000 pounds of sugar stacked around a 800-gallon still. Two men, Ben Malone and Bud Slade, were arrested alongside several deputies and investigators who described the raid as reminiscent of pre war days.

Colbert County W. S. Lamon T. C. Burgess P. H. Sandlin Decatur Lee W.s.lamon Lamon Slade Malone ATU Smily T.scott Edward Scott Enoch Luther McNatt

Epworth League Moonlight Social Is Reported

The Epworth League of Oak Ridge Methodist Church held a moonlight social at Mrs. Marion D. Smith's home on Wednesday night. The event featured games and contests followed by roasting weiners and marshmallows with Teed drinks. Attendees included Hazel Simmerford Mavis Wynn Gail Sharrott Gracie Harris Ruth Owen Jan Sharrott Willie McAbee Carl Smith Orval Sparkman Dot Sharrott Bill Sandlin Mrs Edwin Higd on Mrs Christine Dozier Virginia Sharrott Elizabeth Smith Mrs Lloyd McAbee and Mrs Marion D. Smith.

Epworth League of Oak Ridge Christine Dozier Virginia Sharrott Elizabeth Smith Lloyd McAbee Marion D. Smith Bryant Lynch

Work as a remedy abroad and at home

The Bel Syndicate reports that occupational therapy replaces rest cures for the ill and injured. Doctors urge patients to stay active, finding it improves morale and life after illness or injury.

Weeping as a false cure and the value of work

The piece laments idle women turning to bed rest as a cure for ailments and stresses that work provides true happiness. It argues many female illnesses arise after children marry and leave home, and notes working women endure stress better, with daily labor seen as humanity’s blessing.

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Grasstoppers and Crickets Use Irs on Legs for Grip

Insects have leg spikes similar to sprinters shoes that help grasstoppers and crickets grip vegetation. This adaptation provides a secure hold as they leap from plant to plant.

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