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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1945

Page

5

Local Notes From Cullman and Jones Chapel Area

Miss Louise Rodgers was dismissed from Cullman hospital Sunday after an appendectomy last Tuesday. She is recovering at home near here. Several from the area attended the singing at Salem Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ted White were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Tucker. Rip Smith, of the Army, son of Leonard Smith, came home last Thursday. Miss Audie Vance will return to the University of Alabama on the 19th to resume studies. Pfc. Leo Skinner writes of an impending discharge under the point system. The 4th Sunday will be the regular communion day at the Baptist church with all-day services and dinner at noon.

Louise Rodgers CuLlman Hospital Minnie Dutton Mt. Vernon James Reese Salem Ted White Mitchell Tucker J. O. Hulsey Birmingham Rip Smith Leonard Smith Anderson Butler Audie Vance University of Alabama Mildred Vance Roy Aldridge Loyd Rodgers Herschel Glover Cullman Tra Homer Chandler Almer Woods Leo Skinner Frances Parker Cora Bell James Baptist Church

Fire in the Dark 4 Eleonore’s sorrow after a fatal hit and run

Eleonore learns her grandmother has died in a hit and run on the way home from a call. Linemen find the body near a silver birch. Major Tyrell helps manage the aftermath as Doris and Eben discuss plans. Eleonore questions whether Gran reached the Grove house while Jones looms with possible accusations.

Eleonore Mrs. Sylvain Mamie Gran Jones Place

Morgan County Penns Christine Crowe

Sunday was preaching day at Friendship. Rev Willie Parker delivered the message. A dinney was given in honor of Oren Reynolds who left for the Army Monday. Reynolds was carried to Birmingham Hospital Sunday for treatment. Mrs Dona Crow spent the weekend with Mrs Lina Bell who is ill. Orbal Miles who has served overseas two years is now on his way home. Mr and Mrs Bernard Holladay and children of Cullman visited relatives over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Guy Miller and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Coy Crow. Mr and Mrs W O Turney visited her parents Mr and Mrs Fel ton Legg Saturday. Jim Morris is progressing nicely with the building of his new house near the end of the Falkville pike. A group of boys and girls enjoyed a wiener roast and hay ride Saturday. Rev and Mrs Willie Parker and daughter were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs C Holladay. Miss Grace Pool spent the weekend with her parents.

Doris Bartley Theron Eben Family Council Eleonore Doris Albany The Red Cross Theron Bartley New York Mamie Sukey Eleanore Jones Gran Fim Lawrences Neuritis Friendship Willie Parker A. Dinney Oren Reynolds Birmingham —Hospital Dona Crow Lina Bell Orbal Miles Bernard Holladay Cullman Guy Miller Coy Crow W. O. Turney Felton-Legg Jim Morris Falkville Pike HaFisdén C. C. Holla James E. (Mutt) Johnson Europe Ft. McPherson Allah Mae M. Johnson Decatur Tobie Johnson Sgt. Johnson C. P. Johnson Lula Wade Gurley Fairville R. C. Miller Barbara Hartselle Myrtle Miller Church of God W. T. Wade J. B. Gurley Johnnie Sue James Gurley Jimmy Tom Route Two Marjorie Mary Rose Fannie Bowers W. T. Goins Elizabeth Edith Bill Birmingham Elizabet Barelift Fayette Alz Fanny Mares Pinch

Weekend Visit Leaves Town With Family Ties

The report notes a weekend visit involving grandmother Mrs. Fannie Bowers and Margie Reece accompanying them home. G Mikell returned to work in Gadsher i Ala Sunday evening after spending the weekend with relatives.

Fannie Bowers Marjorie Reece G. Mikell Gadsheri Ala

Mung Bean Introduced in America a Century Ago

A historical note records that the mung bean was first used in the United States about a hundred years ago, marking an early adoption of this legume in American agriculture and cuisine. The brief item highlights the bean's integration into local farming and dietary practices during that era.

America

Local War News and Community Notes from Somerville

Sgt. James E. Johnson reports to Ft. McPherson after a 30 day furlough with wife Mrs. Allah Mae M. Johnson and parents in Somerville. He wears five battle stars and the Purple Heart after three years in the Army including Europe. The column lists neighbors visiting, church projects, and local travel to Decatur, Hartselle, and Birmingham with parishioners aiding parsonage work and porch building.

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