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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1944
Page
8
Auburn Alabama reports AAA committee meeting with Southern equipment manufacturers. They project production well ahead of schedule with at least a large share of the 1945 quota to be completed by January 1. Priorities will favor barene equipment to meet harvesting season needs.
Mr Walt White died at his home near here. He leaves a wife five sons A D Noah Hubert Lowell and William three daughters Ezelle Naomi Dewberry and Inez plus many grandchildren and a great grandchild. Drinkard Funeral Service directed the rites with Rev Hudson and Rev J Henderson officiating. The community extends sympathy. Johnnie Tolbert and wife visited Cullman Tuesday and S Law of Cullman was a Sunday guest of the Alvis and Law families.
The Associated Press lists distances to Berlin from major fronts. Russian front 312 miles from Pulatsk, Western front 362 miles from Breda, Southern France 485 miles from Besancon, Italian front 585 miles from Riccione Marina.
A compact biblical study recounts Samuel mourning Saul and then anointing David as Israel’s future king in Bethlehem. It covers the selection process, the anointing by Samuel, the Spirit resting on David, and Saul’s later moodiness and reliance on David’s harp to soothe him. Bethlehem, Jesse, Ruth, Boaz, and the Messiah link are noted.
A Sunday afternoon Sunday school gathering at Walden's Chapel will discuss leadership in the church. The program includes devotions, reports, a talk on qualifications and hindrances, officer elections, and a prayer. Mrs Kyle Johnson leads devotions and Mrs Chas Ed Howell speaks on leadership. Catherine Stephenson chairs elections.
Mrs Tollie Woods and children move to Pleasant View from Akron Ohio. Mrs Raymon Hogan and Linda Gayle visit Mrs Wesley Hogan. Guy Illiams home after Akron stay. Mrs Frank Yates returns from Decatur General hospital and seeks recovery. Community visits and Sunday gatherings noted with neighbors and relatives. Preaching planned next weekend at Pleasant View with all invited.
The Sun day service at New Hope Baptist Church drew a large crowd as Rev D Montgomery was re elected pastor. Local residents from Florence Town Creek Chalybeate and Courtland visited hosts including the Parkers Reeves Sandersons and Lanears during the weekend and past week.
Governor Thomas E. Dewey launches a cross country bid arguing only a change in administrations can fix the nation. He espouses jobs for all and an open door for self starters while criticizing New Dealers for fearing peace and a large peacetime army.
J. C. Garrett, federal state agricultural statistician, announced a program inviting volunteers to keep the service informed on farm prices at specified times.
Community members look forward to the West Limestone fair on September 28 to 30 with hopes of a big event. Local residents send greetings, hospital news, and weekend visits, including Dr. D. E. Jackson’s Memphis operation and clinic coverage by Dr. Bac Asmundson.
Thirty five young people gathered Friday evening from five to eight at Mrs. Aston Cobb home. Rev. Wallace Lovett and Rev. A H Andrews led the social with lawn games and ice cream. Participants included Talmadge Davenport Irona Murphree Opalene Eddleman Omolene Murphree Doris Sue McDonald Elizabeth McDonald Janet Wallace Myrtle Hardin Marie Willis Ada Woodruff Betty Ruth Green Eulala Murphree Virginia Patterson Grady Duskin Garner Duskin J G Green Jr Melba Floyd Junior Hamley Faye Patton Norvil Hardin Hershel Fortenberry Carlos Fowler Hubert Drake Aaron Woodruff Willard Lawrence Fettus Fowler Vivian Fowler Catherine Hawkins Lorene Williams Flossie Moore Doris Davenport Burma Morgan Louise Hipps Correne Hankins.
Alabama education officials received a commendation letter from Army service forces noting the value of pre induction training. It highlights courses in English mathematics physics physical education sanitation driver education social studies and shop work and urges continued emphasis on these subjects.
An appeal seeks volunteer reporters for Alabama state crop reporting service across Montgomery and surrounding areas. The program aims to gather timely agricultural data from local farms to aid state commissions and farmers.
Washington reports a new special house subcommittee will study cotton and its uses. Chairman Fulmer and Rep Pace say cotton diversification can raise prices, expand markets, and aid national welfare by keeping cotton growers on a sound basis.
Montgomery Sept 8 Adelle Griffin who was sentenced to life in prison in 1935 for killing her infant child on a Butler County farm was paroled yesterday along with six other applicants by the state board of pardons and paroles.
CBS correspondent Howard K. Smith reported from Bern that Adolf Hitler's personal interpreter and confidant Dr. Paul Schmidt is believed to be in Switzerland to take a cure. Schmidt, one of the Fuehrer’s intimates, is said to be seeking treatment at a bath resort in the Grisons canton.
The Alhambra was built in the 13th century as a palace and citadel for Moorish rulers, showcasing distinctive architecture and fortifications in Granada, Spain. Its walls and gardens reflect medieval Islamic art and the power of the Nasrid dynasty.
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