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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1944

Page

5

Miss Nungester to Wed U S N R Groom in October

Wedding plans for Miss Mary Kathryn Nungester and David Wilson Allen U S N R move up to October 12 due to his Notre Dame training. Rehearsal party and linen shower events described plus upcoming dinners and bridal gifts.

Miss Nungester VU. S. N. R. Mid Shipman’s School Notre Dame Indiana Mary Kathryn Nungester H. A. Nungester David Wilson Allen D. L. Allen Frances Nungester East Church Street First Methodist Church L.D. Patterson Florence Betty Foster Pointer F. H. Pointer Ferry Street Floyd Sharp Birmingham J. H. McMath

Be Prepared to Relieve Colds with St Joseph Aspirin

An old ad promises relief for colds with St Joseph Aspirin the world’s largest seller at 10¢ per bottle. It touts a big 100 tablet size available for 354 and claims no aspirin can do more.

St. Joseph

Personal notes from Mrs. Cunningham visit to Nashville

Local society notices list Mrs. J W Cunningham visiting Nashville Tennessee. Guests include Mrs F S Hunt Jr and Amanda Jane of Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Several others plan Birmingham trips, weddings, and family visits with names and places across Tennessee Alabama Louisiana and Florida.

F. S. Hunt Jr Amanda Jane Fort Leonard Wood, Mo F. S. Hunt Sr

WAVES Still Sought by Navy Volunteers in Wartime

Yeoman Doris Campbell of the Office of Naval Officer Procurement in Birmingham says WAVES recruitment continues as long as the war with Japan lasts. Quotas are reduced but many WAVES will serve in bases within the American area. eligible young women 20 with two years of high school, unmarried to an officer, no children, not in essential war industry, are invited to interview in Morgan County courthouse Mondays 9 to noon.

Navy Eeveenk Yeoman Doris Campbell Office of Naval Officer Procurement Birmingham Japan United States U.S. Navy Yeoman Campbell Morgan County

Morgan OO Rocky Ford by Miss Ozell McNutt

Local social notes list visits and weekend stays among families in Decatur and nearby towns. Names include Roy and Aldridge families, Higdon illness, Hazel Self from Decatur, and several gatherings in Birmingham and Danville with multiple households mentioned.

Morgan OO Rocky F Ford Miss Ozell MC Nutt

Dorothy Dix on fathers and mothers in child upbringing

Dorothy Dix argues both parents share responsibility for juvenile behavior. She criticizes fathers who disengage, noting sons act out when mothers fail to discipline. She insists parenting is two handed and effective guidance from both parents prevents delinquency.

Roosevelt Plans 10 PM nationwide talk energizing 125000 districts

President Roosevelt schedules a 10 P M Eastern War Time nationwide White House broadcast aimed at mobilizing Democratic workers to rally votes. Each voting district was asked to mobilize ten listeners and then distribute voter lists to drive turnout. Debates swirl over Dewey and Bricker with sharp accusations of persuasion tactics and political pressure.

Associated Press Roosevelt White House Thomas E. Dewey Dewey Mr. Roosevelt Charleston W. Va CIO PAC Sidney Hillman Hillman New York John Bricker N. J Woodrow Wilson Wilson Florida Independent Democratic Party Roosevel Truman Wickard Washington Ohio Indiana Kentucky Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Pennsylvania Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee Chicago

Morgan County Florette social notes in local church life

Morgan County florette column notes family visits from Hartselle Center Grove and Somerville. District Sunday School meeting at Ryans. Blue Springs church promoted day with new officers and teachers elected. Families including the Grizzards Ryan Waugh Collins and others are listed among visitors and gatherings across Decatur and surrounding areas.

John Grizzard Joyce Hartselle Lambert Johnson R. C. Ryan Auburn Randolph Ryan Horace — Collins Molly Jean Carl James Center Grove Ryans Blue Springs Church James Gurley Jr Treas Jean Matthews Harold Waugh Horace Collins Lula Fowler G. C. Visrcent Cotaco

Salvation Army Opens Red Shield Boys Club Here

The Salvation Army announces the Red Shield Boys Club opening Monday at 7:00 p.m. at 111 W. Lafayette Street. The kickoff includes a meeting, election of officers, and activities for ages 10 to 18 with no dues for the first 250 enrollees. After opening, hours are 4:00–6:00 p.m. for 10–14 and 7:00–9:00 p.m. for 14–18, offering basketball, volleyball, boxing, and more. volunteers are sought, contact Captain Oscar Fuller at 295.

Salvation Army Red Shield W. LaFayette Street Oscar Fuller

Local Social News from Rock Springs Community

Mrs Luke Roberts is ill and Rev F O Parker preaches Sundays at 11 am and 7 pm with invitations extended. Several residents reported visits and sick lists, including Mrs Arthur Self and Byrum Bullard with eye infection. Week of small gatherings and family visits featured Claude Roberts and neighbors such as E W Roberts, Bonnie Gayle, Melson family, and Luke Roberts hosting or visiting kin across Five Points Decatur Oak Ridge and nearby homes.

Claude Roberts F. O. Parker Arthur Self Byrum Bullard Esthay Callahan Ray Luke Roberts John DePreist Pearly Johnson Phillip England A. P. Roberts Decatur Fred Stephenson

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Furloughs

A large number of friends and relatives of Rev and Mrs Lee Waldrep shared Sunday dinner at their home. Pvt Robert Berryman visits with wife and baby during a fifteen day fur lough. Knoxville visitors departed for Tennessee while Mr Berryman and daughter are employed there. Local families host birthday dinners and fish suppers. Sergeant Minor Woodall and family return to Florida after a fifteen day leave. Regular church meetings are announced with Rev Paul Lane to preach Saturdays and Sundays.

Lee Waldrep Robert Berryman Knoxville Tennessee Berryman Chelcia William Lovett Grady Waldrop Carl Claude Copeland Mary Frances James Parker Winfred and Laveral Paul Lane Moulton Providence Church Minor Woodall Minor Jr Florida Town Creek Sheffield Tom Parker Woodall Eglin Field Howard Odell Chelcia Berryman Mae Bell Packer Ervin Odell Edward Copeland Edgar Odell Jack Davis John Crisler Here Jim Saint

Kansas Move Into This Community Home Of Their Men

Kansas have moved into this community in the home of their men and Mrs Nick Saint and a y.

Kansas Nick Saint A Y

Army adds ultra light stove to parachute gear

In Washington this October the Army adds a folding cook stove to each parachute trooper’s gear. Weighing 17 ounces the stove enables hot coffee and meals after touchdown, aiding field comfort and efficiency.

Washington Army Stiller

Falkville High Elects Class Officers in October Election

The senior class at Falkville High elected officers on October 3. President Sue Strickland, vice president Bobby Philips, secretary treasurer Geraldean Cloud, reporter Ruth Shaneyfelt. Class colors red and white, flowers red and white rose, motto Building the Ship That Will Sail Tomorrow. Boys athletic captain Billy Owens, athletic captain Doris Lee Owens.

Falkville High Sue Strickland Bobby Philips Geraldean Cloud Ruth Shaneyfelt Billy Owens Doris Lee Owe

Relief For Your Cough With Creomulsion

A patent medicine ad promotes Creomulsion as a safe cough remedy for chest cold bronchitis and related bronchial irritation. It claims it reaches the seat of trouble loosens phlegm soothes inflamed membranes and contains no narcotics with money back if not satisfied.

Also Mentioned on This Page

B. M. Bloodworth Nungester Edward James Ann Blair Garner Commodore Stephen Decatur C. A. R. Society Gene Brown Satuday C. B. Bartee Oak Street City Park Flower Shop Legion Bailey Bros Legion Field Roman Hippodrome Wild West Arena Bob Stevens Tokyo Desmond Congress OF Rough Riders—Cowgirls Cowboys J. W. Cunningham Nashville, Tenn W. P. Baugh W. R. Rogers Joe Renneker E. L.cook Chattanooga, Tenn J. W. Darrah Cyril Dietrich Orlando, Fla Darrah William C. Self Monroe William Harvey Self U. S. Army Air Corps Self Edgar Self Stuttgart Ark J. R. Kendrick Baxley Kendrick Nnlo Mrs. H. A. Nungester Wiliam Harvey Self Monroe, la Louis Hoff Texas City Texas Gilbert Sewell S. C George Harveson Herald Lake Charles Nungester- Allen Patsy Kirkpatrick T. M. Jones Jr Macahee Goidel Roy Smith Clyde George Luther Roberts Lewis Walker Shirly Robert William Wallace George Roberts Vera Seldon Roy Higdon Hazel Self Gaines McNutt Aldridge Donald Blankenship Danville Auston Blankenship Mary Long Greer West Byrd West Silous Leeman Hilder Nethery Five Points Robert Louis Turrentine Seldon Roberts Jewelry Dorothy Dix Parenthood The Bell Syndicate, Inc Dorothy Om Ball R-Minn St. Paul Rep Dirksen R-Ill Hannegan Oscar R. Ewing Lewiston Gov Frank Hague Jersey City Metuchen Alabama Skeggs Ella Skeggs Crawford William Erskine Skeggs Almon Han Morgan County Florette G. C. Vincent Rock Springs Lawrence County Blackground American Institute of Laundering Guarestved Good House Moye Loyd’s Falkville Esae Evelyn Beauty Shop Over Speake Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham LaBoon’s Laboon’s Department Store
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