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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1944
Page
2
Washington reports Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt said the President should rest more and avoid late nights while doctors urge him to keep health gains. She avoided detailed comments on Churchill and Spain and said she has no plans to attend the July Democratic national convention.
The piece reflects on the home front must supply the wherewithal for Allied war expenditure. It honors the gallant dead who gave their all and stresses collective sacrifice during Memorial Day.
Allied forces, led by Maj. Gen. Lucian K. Truscott, report heavy German losses as the Fifth Army advances from the Anzio beachhead. British guards seize Monte Grande and Monte Piccolo to widen observation, while French naval support and air power tally about 211 enemy vehicles knocked out on a seven mile road stretch.
DeBardeleben coke plant at Holt in Tuscaloosa closed after 35 African American oven crew members walked out seeking higher wages. Plant manager T. J. Carpenter said 150 workers are employed. facility produces materials for war work and the strike is affiliated with District 50 of the United Mine Workers of America.
Assurance of quality and purity is guaranteed with St Joseph Aspirin, the world’s largest aspirin brand. Consumers are urged to trust the familiar label and depend on consistent potency.
Charles Mattox of Camp Peary, Va., visits with his wife and children as part of a Morgan County community note. Numerous local visitors and family gatherings are listed, including the Bullards, Hargetts, Ryker, Childers, and Breeding family members visiting relatives and friends around Lawrance, Hartselle, and Cullitops areas.
Rev. L K Foster of Huntsville will preach at Limestone church Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. The public is invited. Mr. and Mrs C R Jones and daughter of Wheeler were Sunday dinner guests of her sister, Mr and Mrs John Evans and family. Those who called in the afternoon were Mr. and Mrs Richard Grubbs and family. Miss Evelyn Zehner of Birmingham spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Clifford Zehner. Mrs. Letha Barker of Pulaski spent days with her daughter, Mr. and Mrs Wilburn Evans and daughters. Mrs. Ed Blackburn spent Friday night with her mother, Mrs Calvin in Athens. Jewel Brown, in the navy at Camp Peary, called on his aunt, Mrs Maude West, Sunday. Mrs John Evans and daughter Sarah visited Mrs Perry Rogers and Mrs Susie Lapington Tuesday.
Mrs Floyd Sivley and daughter Joan visit Mr and Mrs M C Sharp in Hartselle. An ice cream supper honored Cpl Hobert Eubanks at Leander Allens. Attendees included the Sivleys Eubanks Don Allen and S E Allen. Elvise Lemmond spent Sunday with Mildred Sivley. Everett Lemmonds visited Bruce Lemmonds in Friendship. Lee Winton visited Mrs Geraldine Sivley.
AP reporter Spencer Davis braved air attacks during the Biak Island invasion day. He crawled ashore after his gear was buried by a bulldozer and then swam toward the beach to file his story, continuing to cover the fight without equipment.
Mr and Mrs Edd McCormick spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs George Rooke near Moulton. Loyd Collins of Addison visited Prentis Collins Saturday night. Several locals visited relatives and friends including the Livingstons and Collinses with small gatherings Friday and Sunday evenings.
Numerous brief social items recall visits and events across Caddo County. Mentions include Audrey Jenkins, Racene Elenburg, Minnie Sue Thrasher, and Irene Melson with relatives in Oak Grove Aldridge Grove Enon Morris Chapel and Midway area. A left arm injury, a mule loss, a baby named Evelyn, and a June Bethlehem church sermon are noted.
Local social roundup notes visits among the Helms family and neighbors in Morgan County. Mr and Mrs Tidwell Helms and children from Mount Olive spent Sunday with W A Helms. Dorothy Garrett of Decatur stayed with Virgie Mae Helms. Verlin Mae and Verna Helms visited Agnes Helms. Rev O A York of New Market completed his appointment here. Mrs H M Helms and Grace visited Josie Naylor. Ella Pettit visited Alta Curry. Dick Johnson and children Dorothy and James of Pine Ridge stayed with H M Helms. Birdie Moon of Lacey Springs visited C S Edwards. Ed Thomas and family visited W E Helms.
Describes ancient practice of using ground oil seeping from the earth as a remedy and treatment by Indigenous peoples.
Sunday night singing drew a large crowd while farmers began chopping cotton this week. Visits included L B Yeal family and Francis Copland from Etna, and Willard Roberson, Mona Williams, Nettie Lou Knight, and Irene Phillips at W L Williams. Olando Knight returning from Great Lakes on furlough. Mrs Woody Phillips visited Cullman with her parents. Over 100 cannery workers and 14,000 small...
City police will tighten curfew enforcement after three young juveniles were arrested for store break ins. Chief J B Whitmire said minors under sixteen on streets after nine will be arrested unless with adults. Legal department reviews action against negligent parents.
Wartime correspondent Ernie Pyle reflects on lighter generosity from Italy and the soldiers who covet Zippos. He quips about military mail, wills, power of attorney, and idiosyncrasies of army assignments as he awaits broader publication and refugee humor amid frontline duties.
The program closed with the singing of Alma Mater by the entire class and the benediction by Rev. Elmer Freer, pastor of the First Christian church. The graduates listed include Marie Gaines, Virginia Gillam, Martha Gregg, Butler Hine Jr., Jeff Hobbs, Richard Hogan Jr., Martha Holesapple, Beulah Hill, Lillian Houser, Alyce Hill, Marguerite Hovis, Beverly Hodges, Louise Hocking, Catherine Inglis, Frances Johnson, David Jones, Prince Jones Jr., Betty Lenders, Mozelle Latham, Margreat Lee, Betty Lile, William Lyle, Wanda Trotman, Tommy Todd, Vivian Timberlake, Edward Uptain, Jerry Wallace, Roy O'Rear Wyatt Jr., Billy Walk, Frances Milton West, Frank Wiley, Paul Yarbrough, Richard Yancy, Sybil Free, Robert Pettey Jr.
The Nazis bombed two hotels, leaving five dead and several injured as rescuers worked through the night. Allied planners signaled a shift toward August and September with large scale bombardment of air plants in Poland and Germany. American air forces reportedly lost 35 bombers and 11 fighters. 100 squadron aircraft were shot down.
Arthur Newton remained in Morgan county jail this morning on a $300 bond after a disorderly conduct charge. The Department of Industrial Relations board from Montgomery met for its regular session in Morgan, with six city docket cases listed. Three people were fined $2 for traffic violations and three were fined $10 for public drunkenness. Reba Joyce Sanders of Capshaw was admitted to Decatur General Hospital for treatment.
Sunday school and preaching attended at Johnson Chapel with Rev. R. N. Moore on duty. Visitors include Falky Stroup of Big Springs Texas and Miss Odell Sims of Hagieohe staying with Miss Aline White. Families tied to J. M. Glasgow and G. W. Roberts noted among locals. farming activity and army service announced.
Mr and Mrs Dink Sanders honor Leon Nelson at an ice cream supper with about a hundred attendees. Leon left on the 29th for the U S Army. Several family and friend visits noted including members from Birmingham Eva and Turney Morris. Sg t Hal Cook returns to Camp after visiting his mother. Pvt S E McNutt serves in the South Pacific and Bertis Johnson has not heard from overseas in over three months.
Ambassador John G. Winant has returned to Britain by plane after a 17 day visit to the United States. He conferred with President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull during the trip.
Financial and commodity markets in the United States were closed today in observance of Memorial Day. The London stock exchange and Canadian securities and grain markets remained open as usual.
Studies show weed seeds buried in soil can stay viable for up to four decades. Researchers note long term seed banks complicate weed control and require ongoing management strategies to prevent resurgence.
Local society page records visits and travels of Pettusville residents and guests from Athens Decatur Elkmont Veto Courtland Tanner Forest in a Sunday through weekend listing. Notable movements include Pettus to West Limestone and Courtland visits, with family updates and a deployment note for Sgt. C Stout Pettus to Pocatello Idaho.
The Bailey-Brewster work or fight bill seemed headed for a senate shelf as the Austin-Wadsworth labor draft gains. Chairman Reynolds said lack of interest and delaying military committee hearings show further testimony would be a waste of time and money.
A new electro chemical method restores worn metal files to about 90 percent of their original efficiency, signaling a potentially cost saving recovery technique for durable tooling.
Saturday and Sunday are the regular preaching days here with an open invitation to all. Local attendance at Pine Burr decoration services and singing is noted. Several residents report illnesses including mumps among Eva and Decatur families. Kentucky and Birmingham visitors are mentioned in social exchanges.
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