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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1944

Page

3

Five Fearless Flying Lakes To Perform In Decatur Circus

The Five Fearless Flying Lakes aerial troupe from Bailey circus will exhibit in Decatur on Tuesday October 10 with breathtaking feats atop canvas and a comic duo in grotesque makeup. Miss Lake the sole woman in the group adds grace and skill in midair. The act uniquely showcases height and distance between aerial pedestals, thrilling circus fans.

Bailey Circus Decatur Miss Lake Flying Lakes

U S Worker To Lead Baptist Sunday School Class Here

Mrs. Davis Cooper Jr a noted Sunday school worker and wife of the state secretary will teach A Preview To The Sunday School Lessons For October November And December 1944 at Central Baptist Church. The four evening sessions October 9 10 11 and 12 run 7 30 to 9 p m in the lower auditorium with cooperation from local Baptist churches. The public is welcome.

Davis Cooper, Jr Montgomery Central Baptist Church Otober

Byrd Expeditions Add Antarctic Territory to U.S.

The 1929 to 1935 explorations by Admiral Richard E. Byrd expanded the United States holdings to include about 200000 square miles of Antarctic ice beyond the prior claim.

Adm Rich- Byrd Antartica United States

Local Social Notes From Morgan County Saturday Visitations

Sgt Kitty Stinson Buccella and husband Pfc Eddie Buccella of Camp Myles Standish Mass are on furlough visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A D Stinson. Nell Smith of Gum Pond visited friends and Mrs Hoyt Smith and Irene Johnson were in Hartselle. Mrs Alvin Stinson of Hillsboro visiting relatives. A D Stinson Mrs Tony Ponter Nell Smith Mr and Mrs Eddie Buccella dined with Mr and Mrs Ira Oden at Oden Ridge. Mrs E M Ponter in Cullman. Mrs Olva Ponter reports her husband Pfc Tony Ponter in Belgium. Mrs Cecil Boyles shopped in Cullman.

Kitty (Stinson) Buccella Pfc Eddie Buccella Camp Myles Standish Mass A. D. Stinson Nell Smith Gum Pond Hoyt Smith Irene Johnson Hartselle Alvin Stinson Hillsboro Tony Ponter Ira Oden Oden Ridge E. M. Ponter Cullman Olva Ponter Belgium Cecil Boyles

Drowning Duel Sparks Town Feud In Talbot Tale

In Talbot a boating accident endangers Miss Anne Wilson and reshapes local feelings toward Dan Smith. Mrs Eunice Reynolds, Laura, and Russell witness shifting loyalties as Dan saves Anne and sparks gossip, while Russell contemplates a changed future with a more independent Dan.

Anne Talbot Dan Smith Miss. Withers Laura Dan Dr. Banning

Ministers from Alabama Study at Southern Baptist Seminary

Three ministers from Decatur, Alabama join 45 Alabama students at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. Ralph D. Feild will complete the Th.M. this year after ordination in 1934, while Fred E. Halbrooks and Mahlon R. Thomason are first year students. Feild pastors New Haven Baptist Church in Kentucky. Halbrooks and Thomason have ties to Decatur High School and Howard College.

Louisville Decatur Ala Alabama Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Ralph D. Feild Fred E. Halbrooks Mahlon R. Thomason Feild 16Th Avenue

Movie Hero Visits Sick Child in Pittsburgh

Eleven year old Eunice Kinzer rested at the hospital after seeing her hero Victor Jure who brought roses and cookies. Attendants said her condition remained serious after a brain tumor operation and she had slept well since the visit by the ex movie star who traveled from Indiana to meet her.

Pittsburgh Eunice Kinzer Victor Jure Eunice Coast Guard Indianapolis Atlantic City Mature

Thoughts From Cpl Owen On Italian Front Mail Home

Cpl. O. D. Owen writes from Italy to his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Owen of Danville about war duties delays, missing home, church, faith, and prayers for guidance. He recalls letters from Aug. 31 and expresses hope the war will end soon and they will be together again. He mentions crossings, mud, and long hours on guard duty while staying in good health.

Nolds Dan Anne Russell Salisbury Weston Mrs. Gander Anne Wilson Cpl O. D. Owen T. R. Owen Danville Owen Dad Mom Arthur Eunice Lou St. Louis Kyle Eran Son

Tax Authority Seeks Ruling on Exemption Assessment

The report notes a request for a ruling by Tax Collector Allan W. Lee of Etowal regarding a commission granted to assess property exempted by county and city governing bodies. The decision would determine how exemptions are applied and collected.

Allan W. Lee Etowal

Joes in Italy Repel German Patrols Near Viareggio Front

American patrols in the Viareggio area engage German forces north of the Gothic line. Cpl Nave and Cpl Fallot, with a partisan, confront the enemy in a cemetery and kill several soldiers. Lt Col Lisle then commands armor that adds about two dozen Nazi dead, followed by Capt Harris and his squad discovering a machine gun nest after crossing a canal.

Sid Feder Hal Boyle Viareggio Italy Joes America Anzio Express Cpls Arlein S. Nave Santa Fe N. M Pierre Fallot 40Th St Long Island City N. Y Nave Fallot Ries Hampton H. Lisle Las Cruces Lisle Edward Solek East Orange N. J Eugene Shideler Lake Charles Carl W. Harris Hingham Mass Gerald Russell Russellville Mich Allen Lucas Altoona Samuel Glassman Pittsburgh Merlin Edwards Redwing Minn William McArthur New Haven Conn

Stolen Tot Found Safe In Mobile Recovery

An Army sergeant and wife celebrate after their newborn, kidnapped from a Meridian hospital, is recovered. FBI agent Raf Abbaticchio says Mrs. B Jenkins of Chickasaw confessed to stealing the baby and pleading guilty to kidnapping. Mobile officers returned the infant to Meridian with plans to reunite it with the Laws family.

Mobile Ala Raf Abbacchio FBI Alabama B. Jenkins Chickasaw William R. Laws Rush Meridian Miss U.S Alex Howard Mobile City Hospital Jenkins Abbaticchio Gulf Shipbuilding Company Max Suter Key Field Suter

Action North From Pisa Shapes Daily Crater News

Crater describes ongoing daily activity north of Pisa with constant movement and engagement across the region. The report emphasizes pervasive action along the route and the persistent pace of events in this area.

Crater Pisa

Spencer Jones Gives Precise Sun-Earth Distance Measure

Sir H Spencer Jones provides the sun earth distance as 93 003 000 miles with uncertainty around 10 000 miles. The figure reflects a highly precise astronomical estimate.

H. Spencer Jones

Creomulsion Advertises Cough Remedy Guarantee

An old printed ad promises Creomulsion for coughs chest colds and bronchitis with a money back guarantee if you do not like the relief. It emphasizes quick action and satisfaction from the druggist.

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