Workers at Base Needed at Courtland Army Air Field
Decatur residents say Courtland Army Air Field needs hundreds of new skilled and semi skilled workers. An interview booth at the Decatur U S Employment Office invites applicants, with Matkin interviewing daily from 8:30 to 5:00 and on the spot hires possible.
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Courtland
Courtland Army Air Field
Decatur
Elvira C. Adams
Ferry St
U. S
Eree Matkin
Caaf Civilan
Mildred E. Ray
5Th Ave. W
Signal Administrative Department
Matkin
CAAF
Kilmer Swamp Root Herbal Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a fast acting herbal kidney and bladder relief tonic. It highlights 16 herbs and roots with claims of improving urine flow and easing bladder irritation. The notice urges readers to request a free prepaid sample and to buy at drugstores nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department B
Kilmer & Co., Inc
Stamford
Conn
Swamp Reot
Gift ideas for overseas service members this Christmas
Dorothy Roe outlines practical, compact gift ideas for G I Joes and Jane s overseas. Start with a list based on war zone rules, then tailor gifts such as photo folders, windproof lighters, V mail folders, leather keepsakes, clothes pins, pocket games, silver ID bracelets, lingerie, and makeup kits to individual tastes and budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Roe
Jane
Veterans to receive up to four years of education under new program
The government offers at least one year of paid schooling for almost any veteran of this war with 90 days service since Sept 16 1940 and honorable discharge. Beneficiaries may qualify for up to 4 years of study with monthly stipends of 50 to 75 dollars, depending on dependents, and must apply within two years after discharge or war end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uncle Sam
Word Battle Renewed as Roosevelt Dewey Trade Tax Attacks
The Associated Press reports a renewed tax debate between President Roosevelt and Governor Dewey with a televised Roosevelt address from Washington and a Charleston appearance by Dewey. Bricker and Truman aired last night on opposing sides while campaign aides urge turnout and critique. The House committee begins examining use of free mailing privileges for political purposes.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
Dewey
Washington
Charleston
W. Va
Truman
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Sidney Hillman
CIO Political “Action Committee
Atlantic City
Bk. Warren
California
Minneapolis
Hannegan
New York
Ball
Local Notices From Lawrence County Hatton Area
Community notes report births and visitors across Hatton and nearby areas. Mr and Mrs John Mitch Roberts announce a baby boy at Moulton hospital. families and friends visit, travel, and attend services. Farmers busy with harvest, hay, and molasses production amid weekend visits and a funeral.
Veterans Administration offices and service rules noted
A notice emphasizes the Veterans Administration has 53 offices and outlines that time in Army or Navy special college training does not count toward the required 90 days of active service. Tomorrow’s item covers vocational training for the disabled veteran.
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Veterans’ Administration
WPB orders Alabama Mills to boost textile output
War Production Board orders Alabama Mills Inc to produce 3,000,000 yards of textiles in three months. The plant is barred from dismantling and workers report potential shipment of textile machinery to Brazil.
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Washington
Jasper
Haleyville
Russellville
Ala
War Production Board
Alabama Mills Inc
WPB
Brazil
Talbot village drama hinges on a nurse and family currents
In a Chesapeake Bay village, Mrs. Eunice Reynolds hires Anne Wilson as her nurse. Laura dominates the elder with big ideas while Russell Smith faces his liberal brother Dan and a dinner turns into light social sparks as Anne joins the household.
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Talbot
Chesapeake Bay Village
Eunice Reynolds
Laura
Dinner Guest Turns Casual Evening Into Intrigue
Laura visits a party at Russell and Anne’s home and mingles with them with sly jokes and careful flirtation. Dan joins and mocks the scene as tension rises before Laura signals an exit for Anne and herself. Two weeks later Mrs. Reynolds enjoys a quiet moment by the Public Lot as memories of past cadet parades fade amid news of a new European war.
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Europe
Baltimore
Bazooka Charlie Leads Patton’s Tank Ace on Front Line
Maj. Charles Carpenter, former Centre College football player and Moline history teacher, pilots a Cub plane armed with six bazookas to support Patton’s forces. He claims two tanks destroyed and multiple German targets engaged during reconnaissance and raids near Avranches Nancy. Carpenter’s daring tactics earned both arrests and praise as he pushes the attack while flying a tiny craft under heavy fire.
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Wes Gallagher
Hal Boyle
Alsace Lorraine
Charlie
Maj
Charles Carpenter
Moline
Ill
Carpenter
Patton
Avranches
Ceter
Sens
Nancy
G. I
Singing draws large crowd at Oak Grove Sunday
A very large crowd attended singing at Oak Grove on Sunday. Will Standridge spent the weekend with his son Ed Standridge and family of Birmingham. Miss Opal Speagle and Miss Odell Speagle of Huntsville attended the Oak Grove event. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Green visited with Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Lancaster and family and Miss Orvedia Whitlow, employed at the Arsenal in Huntsville.
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Alaska
O. T. Speagle
Huntsville
Monroe Shelton
Courtland
Oak Grove
Will Standridge
Ed Standridge
Birmingham
Opal
Odell Speagle
Sam Green
O. R. Lancaster
Orvedia Whitlow
Arsenal
Hunts
Wash Spinach Thoroughly Before Cooking
Wash leafy vegetables such as spinach thoroughly just before cooking. Do not add water as the moisture clinging to the leaves is sufficient.
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Pacific Ocean
Joes
Janes
le Preys
Atte
Leis Mg
By James Marlow
George Zielke
Gene Akern
Decatur, Alabama
Lawrence County Hatton
Flora Maye Beck
John Mitch Roberts
Moulton Hospital
Sam Garrett
Bill Garrett
Robert Hurst
Gunter
R. F
Hurst
Margia Harrison
Libbie
Russell Childs
Jim_Tom Willis
Wolfe Springs
Hill Carpenter
Mary Beck
John Beck
Coy Weems
Florence
Oliver Hall
Hershel Allen
Dwight
John White
Milton Little
Tom NeSmith
Ferguson
Robban Flannagin
Lucille Flannagin
Will Flannagin
Army
Briedell Hagood
Will Hagood
A. G. Warren
Velma Hall
Lois
Billy
Hubert Hall
Amaven
Warren Howard
Dan
Russell
Anne
Bell
Anne Wilson
Long Beach
San Diego
Chamber of Commerce
Pearl Diver
King Features Syndicate
Mr. Smith
OWL Drug CO
Purina
Turner Coal & Ghain CU
Checkerboard
Moulton ST
Lawrence County
Audrey Jenkins
Byatt
Hunter Furniture Company
Belk’s Bargain Basement
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