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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1944
Page
7
New York milliner Helene Garnell shows how to whip up a fall felt hat in five minutes using wool felt a half yard and two contrasting quills. Pattern cut and fitted on a head doll then tacked in two places the stylish accessory costs under $1.50 and can be made in school colors.
A small group of aging Confederate veterans are slated to attend a reunion in Montgomery September 27 and 28 during a meeting of the Sons of Confederate Veterans executive council. Judge Walter B. Jones says about 15 veterans will be guests, with Dr. Marshall Wingfield of Memphis possibly attending as commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans.
In Grand Rapids on September 14 delegates rejected a motion to revoke the no strike pledge by a two thirds margin. They backed a middle road plan to keep the pledge in war plants until victory over Germany and Japan while civilian plants after the war in Europe could resume production. The vote against revoking the pledge was 6,463 to 3,801.
A 1944 Decatur mayoral contender outlines a platform covering war effort support, postwar industry recovery, street and sidewalk upgrades, school buses, city bookkeeping reform, bonding for city workers, welfare for the needy, attracting industry, midnight curfew, strict loitering enforcement, vigilant law enforcement, a 20 000 seat city auditorium, building safety, traffic stop guarantees, empowered industrial watchmen, full-time city service, and a pledge to work with residents to improve Decatur.
Mrs. Arnold Bradford and Lt Charles Herforth visited the Bradford home. Bobby Wade, James Wade, and Mae Grizzard traveled between Cullman San Francisco Decatur and Hartselle. Mrs Buddie Owens and family spent Saturday in Decatur. Miss Lillie McClure and Annie B Campbell visited in Decatur. Martha Johnson stayed with Mrs Herbert Key near Hartselle. Mrs G Mikell and Don were in Hartselle. Mrs C P Johnston began teaching at Morgan County High School in Hartselle. Melba Jean Johnson had tonsils removed. Willene Ransom visited her grandmother Maggie Ransom. The Johnston couple returned from Birmingham. Maggie England remains ill.
Rev W T Casey filled his regular appointment at Concord second weekend. Joe Smith spent the weekend with his wife and family. Mrs Mollie Williams is visiting her daughter Mrs Joe Smith and family. An ice cream supper at Mr and Mrs J C Westley home honored Edna Latham on her 19th birthday.Misses Phyllis Smith and Edna.
S.O. Maner announces openings for county schools on September 25 with optimistic plans for repairs and improvements. He notes two teaching positions remain, suggests strong applicant interest, and calls for cooperation to ensure an outstanding year. The county board meets Tuesday at 7 30 in the superintendent’s office and Teachers Institute is set for Monday.
In West Limestone community saving hay and cotton picking proceeds. John Robert Christopher returns home from the armed forces for a few days. Dean Beasley visits grandmother Florence Crowson in Cartwright. Gordon Tennison visits daughter Mrs David Hanserd in Scottsboro. Cullen Tennison calls on the Kirk family at Lovers Lane. Rena Gill visits Mrs Alton Powers in Cord. Mrs James Putman and Mrs J D Gill travel to Athens on business. Mrs Woodrow Anderson leaves for Jeffersonville Indiana after visiting her parents. Bud Corder and Tennison brothers work at Ingalls Shipyard in Decatur. Emogene Ezell returns home from Texas.
Latham and Alvertis Smith visited Mamie and Dodson Phil pot Saturday night. Staff Sgt Clydus Hogan on furlough with family Roxie Hogan. Cpl J W Bud William also on furlough. Miss Phillis Smith at home due to mother illness. Edna Latham guest of Phyllis Smith. Dee Perry of Decatur visited Alvertis Smith. Frank Michelle and wife from Clay Alabama visited John Weldon and family last week. Ancient China used gold cubes called yh as currency.
Cullman County article notes six week school recess to aid harvest. Families visit relatives and friends in Winston county and Bethel burial of Clyde Burks is reported. Local social notices include visits by Eunice Williams and Mona Williams, Jeston Holloway and family.
The Crescent Corporation of Fall River Mass owner of cotton mills at Jasper Russellville and Hayleville will attempt to resell the facilities to operable concerns. If no buyers are found equipment may be sold dismantled. The Birmingham News reported a long distance call with an official of the concern.
Legal notices announce probate actions in Morgan County. Letters of administration granted August 30 1944 for Frank L Choate and letters testamentary granted August 19 1944 for Carolina McCalla Speake. Claimants must present their claims legally within the allowed period or be barred.
In 1944 letters the author challenges Mr. Rountree over Decatur Municipal Improvement Assessments. He defends figures, cites open records, explains liens and city foreclosures, and notes ongoing payments by Decatur Land Company successors. He declares no further articles on the subject.
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