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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1944
Page
4
The piece blends World War II era rhetoric with political debate. It cites Roosevelt, John L. Lewis, and labor issues while urging war support and civil participation. It notes German threats, Eastern Front strains, and the need to back the War Chest campaign starting October 17.
A string of humorous vignettes and quips unfolds through a courtroom anecdote, anecdotes about workers and fathers, jokes about hair and baldness, and a gag about a chicken prayer. The pieces showcase quick, punchy one liners and social quips.
A land army girl walks with a handsome farm lad carrying a pail, chicken, cane, and leading a goat. In a dark lane the girl fears a kiss. The boy jokes he cannot kiss with his burdens. She suggests a plan to tie the goat and place the chicken under the pail.
A dissatisfied customer writes to a corn syrup manufacturer claiming six cans did not improve a foot condition. The letter appears as a humorous or critical note among other testimonials.
The fifth war loan proved successful, yet citizens are urged to keep buying bonds to sustain the effort and support the ongoing battle front.
A crowd attends services at Old Bethel Methodist Church led by Rev John Masters. Mary Clarke Parker visits Gordon and Mrs Francis in Mt Home. Cpl Ro Cross returns home on a fifteen day furlough. Mrs William Parker improves after illness. Ethel B Cross and Ruth visit Mr and Mrs Hubert Black in Nashville. Sgt and Mrs William I Parker and Mrs Tom C Parker visit Mr and Mrs Melvin Letson.
The piece argues third molars are semi vestigial and often troublesome. It cites cases of neuralgia insomnia epilepsy relief after removal and notes the role of X rays in guiding third molar surgery. It also contrasts evolutionary history with modern dental challenges and mentions anatomy and age of calcification.
In Romorantin on September 16, 1944, German troops in Southern France filed toward American prison pens commanded by U S forces. They carried disillusionment and bravado as they faced war’s end, grumbling about materiel and destiny while awaiting the decision of Allies.
The speaker argues Lewis sides with private coal using agencies over public gas suppliers and opposes natural gas. He favors gas produced from coal, citing miners’ employment as the measure of prosperity and linking his stance to supporting miner jobs over gas users.
Scattered items report Eddie Cantor's Marilyn set to wed scenic artist N son this week. Notables like John L Lewis and Mrs McLean clash publicly. James Moffett hospital bound. Paul Livermore marries Sara Lee Strickland on the 22nd. Rumors, marriages, bets, and society notes fill this cuttings page.
The Duke of Windsor writes Ameri can Mercury to challenge statements about the Duchess and the magazine prints the letter without recanting. Lt. Buzz Meredith jokes about his wife as P G. Paul ette leads. Robert Lochrie and Adeline Hallow tied to Johnstown. State Dept will issue no passports until end of war. News replacements need Eisenhower approval. Paris bartender Harry shifts from bars to Ritz. Alan Young recalls Hurricane in midtown. Richelieu crew desertion at New York visit ends with Ellis Island detentions freed by Arthur Garfield Hays who refuses a fee joining the De Gaulle Government in exile.
AP reports Foltz in Madrid saw items at the French border that the Franco government blocks him from reporting to the Embassy. March of Time previews Germany piece with Sumner Welles. Col Vincent Sheean writes on B 20s for Red Book. Romulo returns with MacArthur. Rayon for bomber tires and a wrist capsule dress gadget teased. DiMaggios not reconciling.
The page notes overheated chatter about George Hervick and Jane Fox planning quarrying in December and hints at propaganda easing for Germans. It mentions campaign button metal versus paper stickers and cites figures like Doris, John, O'Donnell, and Peggy Wright amid a gossiping swirl about publicists and congressmen.
J C Brown known as Brownie to presidents since 1918 prepares for a Belle Fenstock posting to lead White H newsreel staff. Emerich Kalman quietly remarries his ex wife for the sake of their children. Bernie Williams and Marge Johnson honeymoon amid showbiz chatter. Jack Marshall pitches a Tommy Dorsey theme song “Would You Like to Swing on a Star.”
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