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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1941

Page

3

Greatest Production Of Food In Nation's History To Be Sought Next Year

The agriculture department plans a 1942 farm program to yield the largest annual food supply. Emphasis will be on dairy, poultry, canning crops, meat animals, and livestock feed. Cotton tobacco and wheat face strict limits. Price support and purchase programs will back farm prices while Britain seeks larger shipments under lend-lease.

Ovid A. Martin Washington Agriculture Department Defense

Contentment in a Studio as Love Tests Boundaries

In a serialized chapter, Ylena disputes Tate Cromwell's advances in a shop while planning a bold business like renovation of Alkire's house as she pursues independence. Tate pushes for marriage and gifts, and the old gallery owner observes. Ylena wrestles with nerves and ambition, weighing affection against career. The chapter ends with a kiss and a vow to marry.

Ylena Tate Cromwell Cromwell Tate Alkire

Local families share visits across towns this week

Morgan County residents report visits with Birmingham and Decatur kin. Travel notes include Mrs Lonnie Chandler and children returning from Tuscaloosa to nearby relatives, Miss Olivia Lewter visiting Madison kin, Seth McClellan and Rev Sharpton’s revival aid in Cullman, and several families hosting guests in Decatur, Huntsville and Nashville. Luke Norris recovers at home after illness.

Roy Grant Birmingham Sherman Grant Lonnie Chandler Bethel Buddy Tuscaloos Decatur Meme Sya Busney Jack Howell Bervel Grant Mr. Grant Judd Tedford Robert. Grant Peggie Brown Nashville Charley Muller Luke Norris Marion Stone Flint Ethel Chunn Chunn Doris _Bufford Upton

Students urged to see their boards

State Selective Service Director Ben M. Smith advised registrants who plan to resume school this month to check with local boards to determine if they may be called soon. He noted there are no blanket deferments and each case is decided individually, with deferments only for certain occupations.

Montgomery Ala Selective Service Ben M. Smith

Home Pattern 4777 by Anne Adams

Advertisement for Pattern 4777 by Anne Adams promotes a long waist, bias-cut bodice, and flared skirt for a youthful look. It details sizes 34 through 48, fabric needs for size 36, and pricing with 15 cent pattern orders plus a book option for 25 cents.

Anne Adams Anne’ ‘Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th New York

Negro life term convict recaptured after 1940 escape

The prison department reports a 21 year old Negro life term convict named Lewia, who escaped on October 14, 1940, was recaptured yesterday by a watchman at a dry cleaning establishment.

Montgomery Ala Lewia

Army Morale Defended by Third Army Officer in Ibia na

In Ibiana on September 4, Lieut Colonel Henry A Boots of the 45th division said morale is very good and would improve if lace panty interference ends. He cited outside groups shaping welfare policy and noted some men want to be released by year end while others are ready to fight. The Third Army resumes simulated battle after a six day lull for war games against the Second Army, September 16 to 20.

Rice Vahner Ibiana Jona Henry A 45Th Congress Boots Third Army

Convicted of First Degree Murder Sentenced to Life

Mitchell confessed to murder in Montgomery County at age 1. The death sentence was converted to life imprisonment.

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