Personal notices from Covington to Great Lakes and beyond
Mrs. R. A. Willis of Covington Ky visits Mrs. J. E. Laxson at 406 Canal Street. Kitty Prewett and Betty Burleson move to 906 Canal Street. Abner Sample of Somerville to live near here on Danville Road. Philip Pointer and family move to 212 East Cain Street for winter. Sgt John R. Mitchell returns to Patterson Field Ohio after a visit here. Staff Sgt Ray Edwards now in Belgium sends word home. Clifton Penney arrives to visit family and be with son Chief Petty Officer Clifton E. Penney still on furlough after Guadalcanal. Bobby Ellis has enlisted in the U S Navy Reserve. undergoing boat training at Great Lakes Ill. Mrs Lawrence Frahn improves at home on East Moulton Street. Mrs S M Edwards returns to Gladewater Texas after visiting Lt and Mrs W L Cheshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Sample
Somerville
Danville Road
Philip Pointer
Wheeler Highway
East
Cain Street
Ray Edwards
E. A. Edwards
Bank Street
Belgium
Clifton Penney
West Virginia
Clifton E. Penney
Ater
Guadalcanal
Bobby Ellis
Great Lakes
Robert E. Ellis
U. S
S. M. Edwards
Gladewater
Texas
W. L. Cheshire
Local Visits Mark Morgan County Social Gatherings
Community figures from Morgan County are shown visiting relatives and friends. Roy Edwards remains in Huntsville Hospital while other residents, including Owen Edwards and Mrs. Daisy Royster, share Sunday calls and informal gatherings with neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Edwards
Claudie Edwards
Roy Edwards
Huntsville Hospital
Markie McAnally
Buddy Owens
Somerville
W. W. Owens
Daisy Royster
Bessie Compton
M. W. Pettit
Jim Johnson
Mt. Olive
Wilburn Whisenant
Owen
Arvil
Auburn Player Plans Return To Home
Auburn reports Chuck Sanders, back from Indiana, will rejoin the football squad after playing at Indiana University. Coach Carl Voyles said Sanders will return to his home as the team prepares for forthcoming games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Alt
Chuck Sanders
Br Ind
Auburn Foo
Indiana University
Fo Mning
Howard
Tech
Carl Voyles
Sanders
New Air Service Planned Through Huntsville This Fall
Pennsylvania Central Airlines informs Huntsville city and Madison County officials of daily air service starting late November. The announcement signals a new regional connection with expected increased air traffic and economic activity for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Air Service
Huntsville
Ala
Pennsylvania Central Airlines
Ford Meter plans postwar Memphis plant expansion
Ford Meter company disclosed plans for an eight hundred million postwar expansion to its Memphis plant announced on October 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ford Meter Company
Memphis
Seasonal Care of the Hands
The article notes a shift in beauty ideals toward capable hands and offers methods to protect and enhance hands through moisturizers, cuticle care, and massage. It includes a home recipe using gum tragacanth rosewater glycerine and perfume to make a quick drying cosmetic jelly.
Footwear Fit Affects Comfort And Expression
The guidance notes that proper stocking and shoe fit are essential for comfort and happy expression, warning against items that are too short or too tight.
Railroad Circus to Visit Decatur October 24
Dailey Bros. three ring railroad circus comes to American Legion Park in Decatur with shows at 3 and 8 p m Tuesday October 24. One of three rail served traveling circuses this season the act features elephants ponies horses and elaborate pageantry under director Welport and Miss Hans i Kine providing performances amid parade-like sights and attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Pyle
Dailey Bros
the Legion
Decatur
America
American Legion Park
United States
Dailey N
Wet Lerma
Shady Grove Notes From Morgan County
Local column by Helen McDougle lists weekend visits and family updates. Roy and S. McDougle of Macedonia hosted. Edward White spent weekend in Decatur. Bud Mahaffey at home on furlough. Robert Lamon visiting mother Lula Lamon. Clinton White and Patsy visited relatives. Whites now reside in Concord Tennessee. Mrs. Kirby and Mrs. Mahoney visited. Ola McDougie returned from Georgia trip. James MacCleskey and daughters of Caddo visited Lowerys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy McDougle
Macedonia
S. McDougle
Edward White
Decatur
Mahaffey
Seaman
Buddy Mahaffey
Robert Lamon
Lula Lamon
Clinton White
Patsy
Concord
Tennessee
Kirby
Mahoney
W. B. Lam
Ola McDougie
Georgia
James MacCleskey
Caddo
Lowery
Limestone County Farms Change Hands in Athens Transfer
Mr and Mrs W T Broadway longtime Athens residents sold their farm to Mr and Mrs Cleo Coffman of Cross Keys. They plan to move to Eufaula after Mr Broadway harvests the crop. Funeral services were held for Ophelia Rogers 84 at Reunion Church of Christ with Bro A J Rollins officiating. Rogers survived by son Artie Rogers daughter Mrs Minnie Bailey and numerous grandchildren. Kirby Moore and family hosted a dinner for son Pvt Wilburn Moore and daughter in law Mrs Moore of El Paso and Pvt Bella Brock of El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Broadway
Athens 1
Cleo Coffman
Cross Keys
Broadway
Eufaula
Ophelia Rogers
Reunion Church of Christ
Bro
A. J. Rollins
Ramey
Ardmore
Reunion
S. Rogers
Minnie Bailey
Artie Rogers
Athens
Kirby Moore O
Elkmont
Wilburn Moore
Bella Brock
el Paso
Texas
Morgan County Rock Creek News Note
Homer Woodall learned his son Floyd was wounded in France last week. Mrs. Cleo Blackwood and son Orlanda planned to move to Decatur to live with her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Julian traveled to Cullman on business. Malinda Lewis continues to improve after illness. Local social visits included the Oden and Julian families and a Sunday singing event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Woodall
Floyd
France
Eva Re Scarvery
Army Air Field
Courtland
Don Childers
Decatur
J. F. Tanner
Cleo Blackwood
Orlanda
Elzin Childers
Hartselle
Elbert Julian
Cullman Saturay
Malinda Lewis
Henry Oden
Eva
Arnis Oden
Lawrence Cove
Dolorese Smith
Virigl Smith
Oak Ridge Social News and Local Visits
Morgan County Oak Ridge notes reflect a Birmingham visit by Dan and Vinnie Sparkman and J R Wallace, gatherings at West and Basham homes, a large annual reunion with Judge Almon as speaker, and residents visiting kin in Norris Mill. Miss Margaret Morris joins Goodyear Mill in Decatur. Thurman Johnson, prisoner of war in Germany, writes home. Health is good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Sparkman
Macedonia
Vinnie Sparkman
J. R. Wallace
Birmingham
James
Lola Pearl West
This Place
Almon
Decaturway
Earle
Elmer Martin
Basham
John Harden
Bobby
Will Hardin
Norris’ Mill
Hardin
Margaret Morris
Goodyear Mill
Decatur
P. E. Johnson
Thurman
Germany
Lacey's Spring church elects Rev Bougher for coming year
Rev Bougher of Huntsville was elected to serve this church for the year on the first and third Sundays each month. A delegation will attend the Baptist Association in Hartselle this week including Mrs Georgia L Dunn Miss Berthina Cagle Mr and Mrs Ed Cagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bougher
Huntsville
Baptist Association
Hartselle
Georgia L. Dunn
Berthina Cagle
Ed Cagle
Edward Levi
el Monte
Calif
R. L. Moore
Lyle Hough
Redstone Park
N. J. Hough
Roy Edwards
Huntsville Hospital
Cotaco
Eunice Thomas
Fred Walter
Re Péswell
Crane Hill
Finns Pursuing Fleeing Germans Across Arctic Lapland
Helsinki reports say Finnish troops crossed the Arctic circle and moved on German positions around Rovaniemi with fortified defenses offering strong resistance. Communications note captures engagements near Tormey and Turtu as Finnish forces pursue retreating German units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Arctic Circle
Lapland
Helsinki
Rovaniemi
FCC
Tormey
Weere
Turtu
Thorough Cleaning Routine for Carpets and Rugs
Establish a weekly cleaning habit using a vacuum to remove dirt. Include a deeper clean periodically with a carpet cleaner or steam machine for embedded stains and odor control. Rotate rooms to ensure even wear and maintain indoor air quality with fresh filters.
Homesick Bride A Matrimonial Problem
Dorothy Dix discusses homesickness among brides in new cities. She notes husbands often misunderstand the loneliness of the wife, who misses family and familiar routines. Brides seek coping acts and adapt through work, social avenues, or reworking belongings to ease the ache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane
Mother
WMC Crack Down on Detroit Firms
WMC ordered a night club to dismiss 116 employees within hours after a taxicab company discharge 98 workers. State director Edward Cushman said the layoffs followed WMC rules and involved workers hired after hours with no use of women in the restricted labor area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Octagan
Edward L. Cushman
WMC
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First Pres
First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary
Eere
Glass
T. G. Morrow
Malcolm Link
Street Church
Ninth Street Methodist Church
W. M. Griffin
J. T. Nolen
S. E. S. Hartselle
U. D.C
Mary Lou Dancy
Evelyn McClure
Earl Foster
Percy Garnett
Nashville
Tenn
Moulton
Phil Vaughan
L. L. McCulloch
Pico Pinays Ryer
J. M. Pearce
J. E. Laxson
Canal Street
R. A. Willis
Covington
Kentucky
E Willis
Bruce Deer
Tee Marcum
Foote
W 0. Perry
Cullman
H. W. Deering
D. O. Rayts
Band Mothers Club
Memorial Drive
C. P. Parker
G. C. Corley
D. S. Hurst
B. E. Hames
Johnsie Bolte
J. M. Philpot
R. P. Thompson
C. H. Edwards
Cotaco Literary Club
J. T. Nelson
East Church Street
Nelson
Bruce Hill
F. O. Smith
First Baptist
W. M
W. C. Bailey
Willis
W. H. Todd
Paul Dix
W. C .Bailey
J. B. Dickinson
Milton Dumas
J. M. Rogers
J. H. McMath
Southeast Asia
First Methodist
F. K. Gamble
Burma
Philippines
D. D. McGehee
Henry Sigman
Julian Harris
Robert R. Banks
A. J. Harris
R. M. Howell
J. G. Finley
J. T. Jones
Thomas Harvey
Miss Edwards
LT. Chee
Marcia Lee Edwards
Tense
Kilgore
Charles L. Cotte
M. Edwards
Lee
George
Cheshire Isncees
Courtland Army Air Base
Cheshire
Eighth Avenue
West
Covington, Ky
Kitty Prewett
Betty Burleson
John R. Mitchell
Patterson Field
Ohio
Lawrence Frahn
East Moulton Street
UN Moye
Pekoe
Addell Walgreen Agency
Eilet Stuffed
Ompany
Decatur, Alabama
Morgan County Rescue
W. A Helms
Pettey’ Cleaners Nest Deer
Helen Follett
Ann Miller
Railroad Circus
Hans i Kine
Morgan County
Shady Grove
Helen McDougle
Limestone County
Oak Grove
Robert Broadway
Rock Creek
Oak Ridge
Zola Mae Legg
Lacey’s
Augusta Winfrey
City Park Flower Shop
Cocane
Plakhes
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dorothy Dix
Mate
Dorothy
Ola
The
Bell Syndicate
Tae
Mae
Thornton & Miner
Poy Gere
Caldwell Senna
Goidel
Evelyn
Beauty Shop
Speske
Belk’s Bargain Basement
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