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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1944

Page

5

Girl's Jumper Pattern Sale and Club Notices

Anne Adams pattern 4825 for girls jumper and blouse described with sizes 6 to 14 and fabric requirements. Patterns cost 20 cents plus 15 cents for the Fall Winter Pattern Book. include an embroidery pattern and a hat and muff bag book excerpt. Also report W S C S meditation service notes and Berean Study Club plans for November First meeting at 3 45 PM with hosts Maynard Layman and Wilson Orr.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Berean Study Club Maynard Layman Wilson Orr

Local Social Notes Chronicle Visits and Illnesses

The column details residents traveling to El Paso and across states for visits and family events. Charleen Garnett is confined to her Ferry Street home with a severe cold. Several guests from Dallas and Galveston are listed, with trips to Dothan Panama City and West Palm Beach noted.

Charleen Garnett Ferry Street

Peace prospects rise after Stalin Churchill talks

In a commentary by Dewitt Mackenzie the Soviet press Izvestia hailed the Stalin Churchill conference as paving the way for closer Allied cooperation in defeating Germany and shaping postwar peace. Dr Carl Hambro cited honesty among nations and freedom from press interference as essential for trust and effective peace organization.

Izvestia Soviet Union Britain United States Germany Dumbarton Oaks Funcon

Coal production in Alabama climbs in 1944 nine months

Alabama coal output for the first nine months of 1944 rose by more than 1.4 million tons from the same period in 1943, with fatalities dropping from 71 to 28. Nine month production reached 14,959,000 tons versus 13,560,000 in 1943 and 14,565,000 in 1942. Iron ore production declined to 5,130,978 tons from 5,747,794 in 1943.

Birmingham Ala Alabama State Department of Inco Relations

Britain hit by two German flying bombs in raids

London reports a double German air raid with flying bombs ending a 48 hour lull. Antiaircraft units fired fiercely but several rockets penetrated the barrage and caused damage.

London Britain

Mexican freighter Juan Casiano sinks after collision near Georgia coast

The 7,480 ton Mexican freighter Juan Casiano and possibly about 25 crewmen were lost off the Georgia coast after colliding with an unidentified vessel that may also have gone down. The Mexican petroleum administration disclosed the update last night.

Mexico City Juan Casiano Georgia Mexican Petroleum Administration

Mrs Tickney At Daughter’s Side In Alabama Spreads News

At the bedside of her daughter Caroline a University of Alabama student who suffered a severe throat infection. Reassuring word reports Miss Tickney is doing nicely. Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Hulse spent the week in Birmingham with relatives.

Caroline University of Alabama Reaees Miss Tickney Frank Hulse Birmingham

Cable-stitch mittens pattern offer affordable Christmas gifts

Readable parts describe easy cable-stitch mittens in multiple sizes priced at fifteen cents. The ad invites sending fifteen cents to Pattern 524 at Needlecraft Dept in New York for a 32 page booklet with illustrations of knitting and crochet designs.

Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept New York N_ Y

Some Helpful Suggestions For Care of the Complexion

Read as a women’s health feature advising ongoing complexion care after age thirty. It emphasizes hygiene, nutrition, exercise, fresh air, sleep, and a disciplined routine including nightly facial massage with emollients, cleansing, lubrication, and cautious use of astringents and makeup to maintain a youthful appearance.

Hygeia

Happiness a Mother's Virtue in Dorothy Dix Columns

Dorothy Dix argues mothers are not doomed to gloom but bear social duties and family strain with a fierce loyalty. She notes mothers outlive husbands, manage homes, and shield families, yet children seek light and laughter away from their guilt-ridden mothers.

Mamie Johnny Mother

Community Notes From Lawrence County Friendship Area

Local social items list visits and weekend gatherings. Families including the Asherbranners, Shaws, Pooles, Burgess, Green, Looney, and Duttons are mentioned with relatives in Decatur Florence Corinth and Mississippi. A sick list and weekend singing at Danville are noted along with minor calls and visits.

Local Notes from Lawrence County and Randolph Gym

Community brief listing social visits and family news. Rev Claude Retherford spoke at a Sunday gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs J M Randolph. Family updates include Herchel Retherford’s army physical, Miss Betty Sue Randolph visiting friends, and Mr and Mrs Robert Pierce staying with Ralph and Mary Craig.

Claude Retherford Birmingham J. M. Randolph Robert Dutton Wort Retherford Ben Dutton Near Parker Herchel Retherford Willis Coneup Moulton B. W. Terry Betty Sue Randolph Lorence Euleen Halbrooks Briedell Hagood Dorothy Thrasher Florence Edd Harville Baby J. P. Harville New Guinea Robert Pierce Ralph Craig

Williams last appointment at Cross Chapel noted

Rev Woodrow Williams filled his regular and last appointment at Cross Chapel before conference. Miss Lillian Harp of Cullman visited her parents over the weekend. Cox Malcom Cheatham, home from France and England, surprised his parents. J D Law visited Charlie Lowery and family. The Harps and Cheathams were in Cullman for shopping and a Salem singing gathering.

Woodrow Williams Cross Chapel Herman Galin Flora E. Allen Cullman Cox Malcom Cheatham France England J. D. Law Charlie Lowery Central Wesley Cheatham Salem

Dark blue attitude and maternal cheerfulness noted

An essay notes that a somber outlook brings misfortune, urging mothers to embrace cheerfulness as a key virtue in parenting. It argues women should model optimism to help their families endure hardships.

The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Validation dates announced by OPA for ration book four

The Office of Price Administration set validation dates for extra food stamps. Red stamps L5 M5 N5 and P5 become valid Oct 29 for meat purchases and daily acts, totaling 40 points to last five weeks to Dec 3. Blue stamps 85 TS Us V5 and W5 go valid Nov 1 and expire Dec 1, with all future stamps valid indefinitely.

Washington Office of Price Administration

Service Man Dinner Honors Wilbur Smallwood on furlough

A delightful dinner was held at Rev. and Mrs. L. Smallwood home in Hartselle on Sunday October 22 in honor of their son Wilbur Smallwood who is in service and home on furlough. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Howard Austin and son of Birmingham along with Austin Moore and children Lurline Daphne Stanley and Junior. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smallwood and children Joe Greendell and Bruce of Hartselle and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Britt and children Donnia and Billy of Hartselle plus Mr. and Mrs. die Cornhill and baby Barba Ja and R. B. Black of Hart selle Milford of Indiana Rev. and Mrs. Smallwood Wilbur Smallwood wife and baby. A wonderful day was enjoyed by the group.

L. Smallwood Hartselle Wilbur Smallwood Howard Austin Birmingham Austin Moore Lurline Daphene Stanley Vernon Smallwood Joe, Greendell and Bruce Luther Britt Donnia Billy Die Cornhill Barba Ja R. B. Black Milford Indiana Smallwood

Local Notes from Cullman County Salem Area

The article reports farmers nearing cotton harvest and notes on local residents. Mrs Edd Tolbert returns home from the hospital. Mrs Leetha Burks visits Cullman with her mother post operation. Irene Phillips of Leerah and Mona Williams are mentioned. Buford Cagle home from navy discharge. Anthony Jones visits parents in town.

Edd Tolbert Leetha Burks Cullman John Butler Cullman Hospital Irene Phillips Leerham Mona Williams Buford Cagle Navy Anthony Jones Akron Ohio F. A. Jones Virginia

Morgan County Lacey's Spring by Augusta Winfrey

Rev Speer filled his regular appointment here Sunday. Miss Jewell Winfrey underwent an appendicitis operation at Arab hospital Saturday morning and is resting fairly well. Pfc Comer Rice of Camp Stewart Ga is home on leave. Eldon Stidger of Camp Sibert was home for the weekend. Mrs Ralph King and children of Redstone Park visited Mr and Mrs J P Lipscomb Sunday. Mrs Robert Atkinson underwent an operation at Huntsville hospital recently.

Speer Jewell Winfrey Arab Hospital Pfc Comer Rice Camp Stewart Eldon Stidger Camp Sibert Ralph King Redstone Park J. P. Lipscomb Robert Atkinson Huntsville Hospital

Departing Soldier Roy McAbee Honored At Dinner

A dinner was given in honor of Roy J. McAbee who is departing for Ft. McClellan. Attending were many McAbee relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Joe McAbee Selma and Ralph McAbee Mr. and Mrs. Robert McAbee and others as well as visitors Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burns and Edwena McAbee.

Roy J. McAbee Ft. McClellan Joe McAbee Selma Ralph McAbee Robert McAbee Mildred Long Marzelle Beatrice Shelby Ann Clifton Long Annie Dell Peggy Nell Seldon Long Seldrin Levedis Bobby Aldean Howard Lively Billie Joe Gilman Shelby Gean Annie Wallace Roy McAbee Shirley Wayne Bill Burns Ann Edwena McAbee

Alabama Faces Kentucky With Key Injuries On Roster

Alabama coach Frank Thomas listed four regulars sidelined after a scoreless game with Tennessee. Hal Self and three others remain questionable for Friday night in Montgomery as the Crimson Tide prepare for Kentucky with light workouts planned.

Tuscaloosa Ala Tennessee Alabama Frank Thomas Kentucky Crimson Tide Montgomery Thomas Ck Hal Sete’ Rathvack Lowell Terr Leury Ac Eew John Wozrulak

Canadian Forces exceed three thousand seven hundred strength

The report notes that there are more than 3,707 men serving with the Canadian armed forces, reflecting a sizable active force and ongoing recruitment or deployment activity across units.

Limestone Sounte Capshaw Tribute at Baptist Church

The community gathers for Limestone Sounte Capshaw's remembrance as family and friends recall her life. Relatives from Huntsville and Athens visit J N Vasser and others, sharing reports of services at Macod and a day spent with J W Worthey, R Humphrey, and Rebecca.

Baptist W. M Central Baptist W. M. S B. L. Malone Rachael The Baptist Church Macod Roberson Carl Carl Balch Ivah Wintson Huntsville T Jim’ Wintson W. E. Smith Hattie Smith Lynn Christopher Hester Oliver Sanderson Mississippi J. N. Vasser J. W. Worthey Raymond Humphrey, Jr Rebeccane Robert Vasser Athens George Brogstrom Elizabeth Ransom Huntsville Buford Williams J. A. Anderson

Jews to Broadcast From German Soil

The American Jewish Committee and NBC announce the first Jewish religious service broadcast from Germany since Hitler’s rise. On Sunday October 29 from 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. Central War Time the Nazi‑rated Aachen synagogue will host the service led by Chaplain Morris A. Frank of the First U S Army. He is a cousin of Decatur resident Mrs. C A Moore and a Chattanooga native.

New York NBC ii Ee American Jewish Committee Germany Hitler Aachen Morris A. Frank Chaplain Frank C. A. Moore Oak Street Decatur Chattanooga, Tenn S. H. Frank

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