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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1944
Page
10
The republic invites the public to attend the annual Neel Sing on a Sunday in September. Outstanding singers from Lawrence County are expected to perform. Lunch will be served at noon by the community.
In Lowndes county a demonstration of re land clearing with a circulars san d to a tractor is announced by Iva D. The report notes extension pricers in Alabama f. deposit.
The Morgan County High School at Hartselle will open Monday September 11 with registration for town students Saturday September 9 at 1 30 pm and bus students Monday September 11 at 9 am There will be a general assembly Monday and town students are not required to attend then Tuition is 350 per semester no discount for two payments The increase funds extra two weeks at year end Bus routes remain the same as last year.
Tech Sergeant Clifford M. Wright husband of Mrs Louise Wright 401 Sweetwater Avenue Silver Star posthumously awarded for gallantry in action with the 4th Division in France He leaped into an open field drawing fire to save his platoon and was killed in the act His brave sacrifice allowed his men to escape the hedgerow siege ahead of heavy enemy fire
A simple home remedy suggests soaking feet in lukewarm water with a dash of vinegar to refresh and soothe tired feet. The guidance emphasizes gentle care and regular practice for comfort.
Mrs Letha Barker and Mrs Clifton Kemp of Pulaski spent Labor Day with Mrs Wilburn Evans and daughter Rev Fred Halbrooks was the supper guest of Mr and Mrs John Evans and family Sunday Rev L K Foster Frank Baugh visited Mr and Mrs Frank McClung Tuesday Those from Round Island church attending the Baptist Association at Poplar Creek church Tuesday and Wednesday were Luther Glaze Mr and Mrs Marvin Glaze Mr and Mrs Murry Hudson Mrs John Evans Reuben Evans Mr and Mrs Fred Casteel Mrs Richard Grubbs Mrs Wilburn Evans and daughter Mr and Mrs James Glaze and daughter Mrs Ellis Mears Mrs Jank Baugh Charlie Jones Mr and Mrs Ward Wallace Miss Lovice and Sarah Evans Davis Baugh Lettie Mae Smith Rev Fred Halbrooks was the Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Murry Hudson Mr and Mrs Ed Evans of Athens visited relatives here Thursday Miss Davis Baugh visited Mr and Mrs Charlie Jones and daughter Sunday at Wheeler Sgt Edward Blackburn of Lawson Field visited Mr and Mrs Ed Blackburn Monday Rev L K Foster Tom Evans Mrs Walter Evans Davis Baugh were the Friday guests of Mr and Mrs John Evans and family.
Labor Day weekend activities list residents visiting and traveling in Morgan County Somerville including G Mikell staying with parents near Warrior and many relocations. Visitors include Rev W W Owens and family from rescue and Lavonia Allen from Birmingham. Local shop visits, travel to Decatur Hartselle Cullman and Asheville noted.
1st Lt. Ernest Miller Jr., formerly a B-17 navigator and Purple Heart recipient, trains as a student officer at Courtland Army Air Field. He earned the Purple Heart after a 20 mm shell wounded him during a Hamm Germany raid aboard the Delta Rebel in 1942.
A very large community crowd attended a baptism at Ellis Conner's pasture near Courtland Sunday. Twenty two individuals were baptized with another by Lt. Coy. Copeland is on a ten day furlough visiting family, after months overseas.
Arnold Ernest, 24, a former farmer from Fayette county Alabama, pleaded guilty to draft evasion violations after living in a cave for three years to avoid arrest. U S District Judge Clarence Mullins imposed a five year prison term yesterday.
Florence Alabama reports winter grazing crops starting well after rains. Assistant county agent F. H. Orr says he contacted 28 farmers in the county, advising on winter grazing problems and planning.
NeSmith family hosted Sunda visitors from this community. Clois Lansdell and children visited Town Creek residents. Rev. Joe Underwood from Florence to preach at Providence church on Saturday night the 25th. Dorris and Paul Patterson of Town Creek called on Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burchel.
A large crowd attended the Sunday service at the Lawrence County church led by Rev. Willie Parker. Local residents and visitors such as Miss Alene Gibson Miss Edith Reeder and several families were noted in attendance and visiting throughout the week.
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