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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1944

Page

3

Peace Parley Due Soon With United States Lead

Secretary of State Hull plans to invite Great Britain Russia and China to joint peace talks with the United States. Aims include a United Nations council and assembly to organize for peace and a multinational approach while preserving national identities.

John M. Highto Washington Great Britain Russia China United States League of Nations Cordell Hull Senate Hull Connally D., Tex Foreign Relations Committee United Nations United Nations Council Britain U. S Council United Nations Assembly State Department

Tuscumbia Mayor Claimed by Death

John Curry Geise Sr aged 45, mayor of Tuscumbia Alabama, died after a three weeks illness. He served 31 years with the Southern railway and was a church steward. He earlier sat on the board of city aldermen before becoming mayor. Survived by widow four sons one daughter a brother and a sister.

Tuscumbia Ala John Curry Geise First Methodist Church Southern Railway System

Three Die in Georgia Automobile Crash Near Lumpkin

Frank C. Ward 52 once led the Georgia Agricultural Adjustment Administration his wife and his mother Mrs Cliff Ward were killed in a car crash a mile south of Lumpkin Georgia last night authorities said.

Lumpkin, Ga Frank C. Ward Georgia Agricultural Adjustment Administration Cliff Ward Here

Atlantic seabed canyon charted near New York

Scientists mapped an underwater canyon on the Atlantic floor a short distance southeast of New York. The feature stretches from about 500 feet to 8,400 feet in depth, revealing a substantial geological trench beneath the sea.

Atlantic New York

War correspondent eats horse meat in London eateries

HAL BOYLE describes a London scene where hungry civilians eat horse steaks at 20 cents a pound. AP reporters Don Whitehead and Anita Kahlerova, plus sisters Elizabeth and others, sample the dish amid memories of famous horses and wartime hardship.

Hal. Boyle London Soho Don Whitehead Kentucky Associated Press Anita Kahlerova Elizabeth Marice Carron Anita Whitehead Black Beauty Dan Patch Traveler Tom Mix Tony Frances Kansas City Don

Honor rolls listed at Decatur High School

The Decatur senior high school second semester honor rolls are published with First Honor Scholastic recipients Charlie Burt Bobby Cattlett Marie Gaines Louise Hoching Betty Holesapple Helen Ruth Pruitt Vivian Timberlake Frances Milton West Nell Cloud Donna Hill Marguerite Hovis Betty Laiders Corinne Ray Geraldine Hill Sarah Lichtenstein Martha Witt Rogers Betty Wyatt Beulah Pryor David Allen Gibson Earl Joyce Lee Margaret Ann Brooks Betty Simmons Claude McBride Bob Sittason Raphael Thompson Ann Garner Joy Delmore Christine Frederic Sylvia Green Jean Link Betty Jane Parker Wendellyn Gray Second Honor Scholastic recipients Catherine Inglis Mozelle Latham Virginia Gilliam Martha Ann Gregg Evelyn Blackwell Judson Hawthorne Lady Cheri Chandler The Selman Gillespie Marguerite South Bobby Winton Elouise Riethmaier Sue Emens Attendance Honor Rolls John Patterson Ray Frederic Margaret Ann Brooks Thomas Hurst Charles Porter Jimmy Watson Mary Evelyn Yarbrough Ann Garner Alice Doss James Johns Elouise Riethmaier Ruth Black Johnny Tuten

Decatur Senior High Charlie Burt Bobby Catlett Marie Gaines Louise Hoching Betty Holesapple Helen Ruth Pruitt Vivian Timberlake Frances Milton West Nell Cloud Donna Hill Marguerite Hovis Betty Laiders Corinne Ray Geraldine Hill Sarah Lichtenstein Martha Witt Rogers Betty Wyatt Beulah Pryor David Allen Gibson Earl Joyce Lee Margaret Ann Brooks Betty Simmons Claude McBride Bob Sittason Raphael Thompson Ann Garner Joy Delmore Christine Frederic Sylvia Green Jean Link Betty Jane Parker Wendellyn Gray Scholastic Catherine _Inglis Mozelle Latham Virginia Gilliam Martha Ann Gregg Evelyn Blackwell Judson Hawthorne Lady Cheri Chandler the Selman Gillespie Marguerite South Bobby Winton Sr Elouise Riethmaier Sue Emens

Troop 19 Scout Meeting Plans Camporee At First Methodist

OvSCO Troop 19 met Monday night May 29 at 7 30 in the First Methodist church. Patrol leaders reported weekly activities while 15 Scouts were noted with 13 registered. Scoutmaster Syer led planning for Camporee and meeting time slots. John Braswell played Taps as the benediction closed. Fred Murray Murdock reported for the troop scribe.

Troop First Methodist Church Donnie Warren America Syer John Braswell Fred Murray Murdock

Army Develops PVC Coated Rain Wear And Windproof Clothing

The Army reports new rain wear and windproof garments made from fabrics coated with poly vinyl chloride, enhancing protection against harsh weather. The development aims to improve soldier comfort and mobility in adverse conditions.

Army

Limstone County Oak Grove News Roundup

Sunday visitors flocked to the Limestone County Oak Grove home of Mr and Mrs Robert Broadway and daughter Helen including Mrs Brown and grandchildren from Huntsville and families from Athens Toney Celina Ohio and Detroit among others. Betty Ann born to Mahlon Scroggins Ardmore weighed ten pounds. Sergeant Joe D Goforth promoted and stationed at Colorado Springs air base. Wedding trip ends for Jack Hammond and spouse. they reside with Edd Barnes Bethel Tenn.

Robert Broadway Helen Brown Huntsville George Lewis Rachel Toney W.broadway Mattie McCaine Athens Roy Britton Detroit Mich Mary Broadway Celina Ohio Ruby Land Macon Helen Broadway Will Broadway Dorsey Bowers A. L. Wright Lacey's Springs Mahlon Scroggins Ardmore Betty Ann E. M. Fulton Pahokee Fla Joe D. Goforth Sgt. Goforth Colorado Springs Air Base Jack Hammond Points Arkansas Edd Barnes Bethel Tenn Lee Bumpus

Mrs Wallace Dies at Moulton Home

Mrs. Willie A. Wallace 73 died Monday at eight p.m. at her Moulton residence. Survived by three sons D. A of Athens S. K of Moulton W. M of Decatur and four daughters Hettie Austin D L Posey G H Vaughn Betty Wallace. one brother R T Holley. 15 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren. Funeral at four p.m. at Liberty in Lawrence County with Interment there Mutual Service directing Rev. Luther Gains Rev. Dan Praytor officiating pallbearers named.

Willie A. Wallace Moulton D. A Athens S. K W. M Decatur Hettie Austin D. L. Posey G. H. Vaughn Betty Wallace R. T. Holley Liberty Lawrence County Luther Gains Dan Praytor Lewis Austin L. M. Austin Neal Austin Leeman Harris Evans Clark Ellis Holland E. Hollis

Service Group Members Named for Fort Benning Preinduction Checks

Local Board No. 2 Hartselle reports selectees departed Monday for Fort Benning Georgia for preinduction physical examinations. Names include Talmous Eugene Woodard Oscar Everne Long James Dryiis Burns Connie Wilburn Alexander Robert Leon Nelson Horace Wilson Winsett William Ottis Holladay and many others listed.

Hartselle Ft. Celetbonrs Georgia Talmous - Eugene ‘Woodard Widdatten Oscar Everne Long James Dryiis Burns Connie Wilburn Alexander Robert Leon Nelson Horace Wilson Winsett William Ottis Holladay James Ernest Burns Thomas Elrie Blackwood Willian Oscar” West Robert Fred Copeland Roy Maxville Hulsey James Elnie Brown Wilbur Leo Smallwood Tye Cobb Judson Wallace Lipsey Oval Onnie Long Paul Roscoe Thomas Edgbert Luther Long Joseph Duell Leith Johnson William Odas Merléon Clarence Ricmord Poe Mitchell Milton Garrison Alvin Carnice Powell Arthur William Wilbanks Gilbert Andrew Brown James Orah Asherbranner Fred McCoy Rawborn Thomas Lafayette Johnson Sherman Cavnall Randolph John B. Speakman Seldon Chester Turrentine Leslie Waters Gordon Lester Isaac Garrison Charles Howard Stephenson William George Collum Talmadge Knox James Bruce Pirkle Johnie Nelson Herman Lawrence Cecalvin Drinkard Pruitt Wilson Sparkman Joseph Damascus McCutcheon Audrey Shadrick Grady Childers Toby D. Wilborn Robert William Elledge Jack West Earl Daniel Craze Simon Peter Speakman James T. Brown Donald Arthur Morrow William Markeus McCarley Lord Larkin Vandiver Billy Boles Clifton Hoyt Long Robert Leon Hill Irvin Thomas Johnson Archie Edward Cary Arthur Lonza Singleton Deweylie Holaway Harrell Brooks Clyde Edward Martin William Edward Griffith Mahlon Guy White Arvel Dave Holcomb Emmett,Day, Jr Odis Daves Edaleman Lorremer Lee Morgan William— Alton Luker Harry Owen Willoughby Joseph Henry McDonald Clarence Clifton Turrentine J. C. Davis Thomas Buckner Strickland, Jr Raymond Monroe Kelley Mack Lewis Carter Leonard Lavon Arrington Melvin Huts

Polls Issue Sets Tone for Conventions Across Parties

The Senate judiciary committee blocked a GOP constitutional amendment to end poll taxes, signaling tough fights at both party conventions. Democrats and Republicans clash over voter eligibility as Florida delegates move to bind their 18 member delegation to Roosevelt. Key leaders Bricker, Dewey, and Rayburn plan Atlanta appearances as the South weighs vice presidential bids.

Associated Press Senate Judiciary Committee O'Mahoney Wyo

War of Morale Deepens in Northern Trapping Close

Colin Rae uncovers covert plots as Olsen attacks Alec and Rae confronts Tennant over hints of Dove manipulation. War talk centers on Crees and morale while Blair's future with Nate hinges on discreet moves and Christmas plans.

J. Holmes Winnipeg Dove Selkirk Colin Rae Learmonth Rod Tennant United States Nate Olsen Gunn Nelson Alec Dr. Benedict Benedict Blair Rae and Geod Dave Colin Rae

Runoff in Alabama districts for congressional seats

In two Alabama districts voters faced runoff primaries for seats held by Representatives Carter Manasco and John Newsome. In the Seventh District Manasco faces J H Deason, a bus line operator and state legislator. In the Ninth District Jefferson County's Luther Patrick seeks to succeed Newsome. both contests focus on personal appeals with few national issues.

Bailey D. N.C Alabama Carter. Manasco John Newsome CIO Political Action Committee Mansses Renson Jasper Newsome Luther Patrick Birmingham Hershey John W. Bricker Ohio Thomas E. Dewey New York Florida Roosevelt Byrd Ala Carter Manasco J. H. Deason Jefferson County

Brother of Mrs. Goforth Notified of Son Hurled into War Loss

Mrs. Joe D. Goforth of Oak Grove Limestone County has been informed by the War Department that her brother Sam Griffith has been killed in the war.

Joe D. Goforth Oak Grove Limestone County War Department Sam Griffith

Gettysburg Memorial Day Sees North and South Unite

Governors from Pennsylvania Massachusetts North Carolina join in a unity pledge on the Gettysburg battlefield. The 36th conference scene features the handclasp of rivals now allies as schoolchildren honor 3 604 fallen soldiers of the 1863 battle.

Gettysburg Edward Martin Pennsylvania Lincoln National Cemetery

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Pontine Rome Italy Signal Corps Hal Boyle John Patterson, III Ray Frederic Thomas_ Hurst Charles Porter Jimmy Watson Mary Evelyn Yarbrough Alice Doss Jairies Johns Ruth Black Johnny Tuten Ovscoboy Scouts OF America K.R Johnston St Carolina Lake Roy Butler Butler Eastwood Lake Chapel Hill N.C Edward M. Jewett Boonville Edward Jewett Martin Charlotte N. C Durham Ion James Walter Wade William McKinley Parker James Edward Lawrence Shelby Drinkard Robert Andrew Huskey Barkley Leith Gene Tunny Woods Edgar Jonathan Oldham Paul Elies Collum Jewel Fore Jesse Virgil Turney Max Rowe W. Coy Stephenson, Jr Lelon Alvis Beck Leonard Mathew Carter William Jackson Graham Arthur Edward Kimbril Johnnie Monroe McDonald Peterson Hendricks Boykin Rayburn Dtex Barkley Ellis Arnall Georgia Bar Association Atlanta Tom Belk
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