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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1944

Page

6

Hartselle society plans district meeting in Huntsville

Members gathered at Mrs. L H Con for the district meeting preparations to be held in Huntsville at First Church on Sept 28. The event's general chair, committees, ticketing and favors were announced with many local names listed.

Hartselle L. H. Con Huntsville M. Con Owen C. I. Lee Coy A. E. Jackson M. G. West J Hodges J. E Stone E. Peck Oliver Blizzard Credentials Dewey Channell Orr J. P. Simps Favors Hoyt Sherard Howard Stephenson Bertha Lee Guy Roberts Cecil Johnson

Tired Kidneys Often Bring Sleepless Nights

A fragmentary note describes tired kidneys causing sleepless nights with unclear references to places or names, yielding a short persistent health concern. The readable portion emphasizes discomfort and nighttime rest disruption without coherent context.

Somerville P T A hears program as guests visit

Mrs Arnold Wood Brown and Miss Mary Kathrine Nungester are among brides and guests visiting in town. The Somerville Road P T A met at 2 45 p m at the school with Mrs R A Lee presiding and Mrs J C Leach delivering a musical devotional on Training The Child.

Arnold Wood Brown New York City James H. Johnson Mary Katherine Nungester Bruce Sherrill Athens McGehee Sherrill Miss Nungester Mrs. Brown R. A. Lee Somerville Road J. C. Leach Louise Crutchfield Vera Hendon Lawforr Mills A. L

Pattern 4850 waist hugging dress pattern

Todays Pattern by Anne Adams promotes pattern 4850 with a sleek waistline fit under dresses suitable as a gift. It comes in sizes 12 to 44 and requires 218 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 16.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 7Th St New York N. Y

Worry of FALSE TEETH Slipping or Irritating

An advertisement promises comfort and security for loose dentures using a pleasant powder paste that adheres without gummy taste. It claims the product strengthens plate stability without acidity and is available at drug stores.

The Smart Woman's Way Of Attaining Distinction

The article urges women to seek distinction through good taste rather than flashy trends. It advises proper fit, subtle makeup, and age appropriate fashion while warning against extreme styles and ill advised silhouettes. Delicacy in presentation and avoiding severe coiffures are emphasized to avoid a brittle look.

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Local Residents Send News From Across States

Frankie Dean of Roswell New Mexico visits Washington guests of Mrs R D Clarke Jr and Mr and Mrs Justin Roberts. Families from Arkansas and Tennessee travel for illnesses and to visit kin amid military postings and hospital care in New Guinea Gulfport and Nashville.

Osborn Decatur Montgomery John McGehee Greenwood Miss St. Osborn Frankie Dean Roswell New Mexico Washington, D. C R. D. Clarke, Jr Justin Roberts Jackson, Tenn W. J. Duncan, Jr J. N. Belew Pvt James N. Belew, Jr New Guinea

County Baptist Meeting Planned in Morgan County

Plans are shaped for the Morgan County Baptist Association meeting to be held at the county Baptist church October 17 and 18. Rev. B. B. Burks, moderator, urged all county church quotas be met by the association date while a debt drive continues among Alabama Baptists. Pall Mall is an obsolete French origin game resembling croquet.

Morgan County Baptist Association Re Baptist Baptist Churches of Alabama B. B. Burks County Association

Our driving army is due in Berlin soon in a war update

Washington reports our front lines press toward Berlin with talk of an expected German collapse and a possible uprising in Germany. The piece notes morale decay in both Nazi and Japanese forces, hints at renewed resistance, and evaluates Siegfried Line penetrations and Aachen.

Washington Berlin France Churchill Hitler Germany Wilhelmstrasse Siegfried Line Aachen Berchtesgarten MacArthur Japan South Pacific

Teach Happiness to Children Through Laughter and Work

Dorothy Dix argues happiness comes from temperament and training. She advises teaching children to laugh, seek joy in work, appreciate simple pleasures, read regularly, stay busy, and make others happy to sustain happiness.

Lions in Captivity Outlive Their Natural Lifespan

Researchers note that while wild lions average about 20 years, captive lions tend to live longer due to lack of threats, medical care access, and steady nutrition, extending lifespans beyond the wild norm.

Keyboard has eighty eight keys in piano-forte

The source notes that the complete compass keyboard of the pianio-forte contains eighty eight keys. It details the instrument's range as standard for piano keyboards, highlighting its full set of keys necessary for chromatic scales and orchestral works.

Estate of T A Johnson Deceased Probate Notice

Letters of Administration granted September 20 1944 by Judge T C Almon. All persons with claims against Clara Johnson estate must file within legal time or be barred. Sept 21 28 Oct 5.

T. A. Johnson T. C. Almon Morgan County

Tobacco market to stay favorable for about a year

Washington reports the Bureau of Agricultural Economics says tobacco farmers can expect favorable market conditions for at least another year due to continued strong leaf demand and high cigarette consumption.

Washington United States Bureau of Agricultural Eco

Pastor Charles S. Cleland Dies in Philadelphia

Dr. Charles S. Cleland aged 80, internationally known minister of the United Presbyterian Church and pastor emeritus of the Second United Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, died last night. He was born in Owatonna Minnesota.

Philadelphia Charles S. Cleland United Presbyterian Church Second United Presbyterian Church Owatonna Minn

Dutch Rail Line of 1839 Between Amsterdam and Rotterdam

The first Dutch railroad, built in 1839, connected Amsterdam and Rotterdam, covering about 50 miles. This historic line marked the origin of rail transport in the Netherlands, showcasing early engineering and urban development linked to major cities.

Amsterdam Rotterdam

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Society B. M. Bloodworth Migs McGehee Betty McGehee Anniston Needlecraft Eighth Avenue Clarence Edgil Fowler Claudia Thombs George Harrington Gordon-Bibb Gordon-Bibb P. T. A Bibb Auditorium R. B. Freeman Horace Levin Floyd Sherrod Frank Price Arthur Nebrig Charles Ed Howell R. B. Bagley H. L. Ogle E- M. Chenault A. S. Blackwell Bernice Sirmon Maud Odom Nungester Freeman Carolyn Sue Odom Aloha Sears Banes UN Moye Goidel Cyril Dietrich Orlando, Fla J. W. Darrah A. A. Jones Rev W. W. Glass Birmingham Mr. Glass Mr. Jones Alabama Synod of Presbyterian church A_ 8 Mrs F. D. Peebles Clifton Clem Sherrow’s Caddell Waloreen Tnd Helen Follett Evelyn Keyes Howard Speegle Arkansas Mr. King Cecil McMillan Carolyn Country Club Ernie Blackwell Pollyanna Ernie, Jr Else Buford Toneg A Ernie — Blackwell Nancy Beth Meissner WAC Sgt. Meissner Madison County Wallace W. Meissner Los Angeles Cal J. H. Alexander R. D. Johnston Marion Robertson Guy E. Moore Columbus, Ga J. R. Daniell E. M. Chapman W. J. Duncan, III Columbia, S. C Rayburn Neville Trinity Robert Layton Leighton Nashville Jane Layton Vanderbilt University H. B. Couch Rebecca Hardwick West Point Tenn James N. Belew William Couch Gulfport, Miss Lester Sheffield East Church Street Decatur General Hospital County Baptist Meeting Planned Sally Tring Features Syndicate Joe King Feature Syndicate Dorothy Dix The Bell Syndicate Clara Johnson Evelyn’s Beauty Shop Over Speake American Institute of Laundering Searantes Bibles King James American Standard Moff Weymouth Scofield Teachers Family Dugger Johnston St Oay
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