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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1944

Page

3

MARITAL RECORDS OF MORGAN COUNTY REVEAL FEW ACTIONS

The Morgan County listing shows numerous marriages and transfers of property or funds. Couples include Joseph James Sandlin and Amanda Lee Sharrott, Odis Roberts and Geraldine Ann King, Adjure Powell and Pew Lee Montange, among others in Decatur Hartselle and Spartanburg areas. Property transfers list sums from $1 to $3500 involving J G and Etna Lemon, Annie Bentley Hood, and multiple others.

Joseph James Sandlin Hartselle Amanda Lee Sharrott Roberts Decatur Geraldine Ann King Adjure D. Powell Pew Lee Montange Spartanburg Sanford Earl Slayton Frances Eugenia Johnson David Hampton Sallie Mae Johnson Eugene Forest Bedingfield, Jr Corinne Legg Louis Griffin Florence Garrett Steve L. Shelton Falkville Mary Altha Shelton Frank Dancy Hattie Coffee James Lamon Standridge Zelma Masinah Smith Catur Richard Lincoln McDonald Evelyn Fay Owens

Property transfers and deeds settle in Mt Hope and Courtland

A list of deed transfers records multiple sales in Mt Hope and Courtland Alabama including Bailey to Suddith, Grimes to Jones, Byars to Littrell, and Pride to Wiggin s among others with values from 75 to 7000 dollars. The New York Stock Exchange is noted as the world’s largest and founded in 1817.

William Lester Bailey Mt. Hope Ala Julia Aline Suddith R. P. Moore Pearlie Reed Moulton Albert Addison Grimes Clearelle Jones Elijah Bailey Courtland Earlian Mason G. C.blanton L. E. Smith R. M. Byars A. J. Littrell E. N. Phillips B. Denbo Lear Artie Radford Willard Martin Charlie Stovall O. P. Sivley William S. Hardin Burt Annie Lynch Bynum J. F. Pride Willie Wiggins Louise Sandford J. E. Counts William J. Lee W. E Evie Waldrop Eunice Simpson Frank Simpson New York Stock Exchange

Cotton to Be Parley Topic

Washington reports a week long national cotton conference called by a special house agriculture planning group to save the industry from destruction. Chairman Pace says the December 4 meeting will be the most important and will include representatives from all branches of the industry and government officials.

Washington House Agriculture Planning Group Pace D-Ga Ted Georgia

OPA Drive Seeks Price Ceiling Compliance in Groceries

National drive under OPA requires dry groceries lists posted per store space with a 25 foot separation if multiple lists needed. Egg poultry and fresh produce price ceilings must be posted near sale area and readable within two feet for customers.

OPA

Welfare Department Budget Set For Alabama Faith Aid

The Alabama Welfare Department budget for the coming fiscal year totals 9 140 149 dollars, an increase of 778 580 from last year due to added alcoholic beverage revenues. Approved by the welfare board, the plan includes state and federal funds while acknowledging only 48 percent of necessities being met by welfare allotments amid rising aid needs.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Welfare Department

Tea Exports From Producing Countries Reach 810 Million Pounds

Annual tea exports across producing nations total roughly 810 million pounds, reflecting solid global demand. The figure captures the combined output of major tea growers and highlights sustained trade momentum.

Debut of Anne Wilson Strains Talbot Family Ties

Russell Smith, a rising young Baltimore lawyer now in Weston, plans dinner in Talbot with his brother Dan. Laura Reynolds, engaged to Russell, objects to a new nurse Anne Wilson hired by Mrs. Reynolds. The tale follows romantic tension, family loyalties, and a Norfolk Bay area setting as Dan returns and Russell considers the impact on his life.

Talbot Chesapeake Bay Village Ups Aura Reynolds ANNE _WILSON Laura Russell Smith Russell Dan Weston Laura Reynolds Ant Miss Tiller Anne Wilson Eleanor Bancroft Mrs. Reynolds Hne Baltimore Weewa Philadelphia Ocean City Talbot Road Peachblossom Creek

Americans Welcome in Holland Reflect Calvinist Hospitality

Report from Boyle dated Sept 25 describes Dutch welcome for American troops with cheerful greetings and visible patriotism. Soldiers note windmills and rural scenes resemble Pennsylvania. Pvt James Spilker says Dutch speech is partly understandable. Dutch flags and orange ribbons display loyalty to Queen Wilhelmina while Belgians show apathy toward King Leopold.

Holland Pennsylvania America Europe Manttan Ion Conmy Milford N. H Belgium Paris James Spilker Fayetteville Ohio France Normandy Wilhelmina House of Orange Leopold

Pigs and Chickens Introduced to South Sea Islands

Intro duction of pigs and chickens to South Sea islands traced to emigrants from Asia. The report notes the species spread influencing local agriculture and ecology.

South Sea Islands Asia

Milking Machines Cut Milking Time In Half

New milking machines halve milking time and boost daily output at dairy farms. Farmers report faster throughput, reduced labor, and potential cost savings as automated systems replace manual milking. Trials show consistent yields and improved animal handling.

No Rationing of Bicycles Lifted by OPA Clarifies Supply

The OPA says bicycles are no longer rationed because stocks are low and production is sparse. Since May 1942 the national stockpile dwindled from about 200,000 to minimal supplies including Victory models, lifting public rationing burdens. Bicycle dealers remain, noting limited availability.

OPA

Alabama Farmers Face Possible Loss of AAA Conservation Funds

Alabama farmers risk losing part of the 4 374 000 dollars allotted for 1944 AAA conservation payments unless they complete terraces plant lime phosphate basic slag and cover crops. Leaders urge reporting all practices to determine state allotments and recommend continuing most practices in 1945 with potential additions like forest trees ponds and terraces. Cauliflower trace noted as brought from Cyprus to England in 1603.

L. C. Brackeen Auburn Ala Alabama State Aaa Committee Washington AAA

Records Holders for Rationed Sales for Six Months

Authorities require all records of rationed sales to be kept for six months. The measure aims to improve oversight and prevent shortages by ensuring traceability and accountability across outlets.

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Morgan County Deeds J. G Etna Lemon L. A.poystar J. G Lige H. Et A. Ashwander Almon Fitzgerald Annie Bentley Hood Frank H. Bentley Alpha O. Bentley Lipscomb R. A. Payne L. L. Bates J. E. Sneed A. C. McMillan T . Stinson W. H. Niles B. Thompson Bettie Balch Charlie Hurt Ruby Pride Charley Hurt Galdys Berry Annie L. Brown Andy Johnson Myrtle Jane Ruth S&s. Inc Dora R. Barnett Homer Hill Lula Dean Velma Walker Lois Goodson W. D. Eddy Kenneth D. Morgan B. J. Cahela Bibles King James American Standard Moffatt Weymouth Scofield Teachers Family Dugger Johnston St Lawrence County Belk’s Girls’ Shop Featuring Kate Greenaway Kate Greenaway Opa’s Coats GIRL Oxfords Brown’s Office Supply CO Phird Maven Ren Howard King Featy Chapter Boyle Pontiac Kennedy Isl Ave Moelion St Motor & Recapping CO Davis Houser Joe Houser Somerville Camp Peary Cyprus England Alabama Polytechnic Institute THE U. S. Office OF Education Riverside High School Engineering Mathematics Ele R. C. Collier Review of S. E. Caudill F. C. Rozear Cotton Sterling
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