Fall formal dance planned by Decatur Service Men's club
Junior hostesses meet to plan a fall formal dance for service men across North Alabama. Timberlake and Bobby Half‑Saturday provide music and entertainment at 8 o clock. Cartoonist Cpl. Jess Chipman and the scarecrow dance number by Miss Mary Wallace Hogan and Kay Bryant will highlight the floor show.
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Decatur
Timberlake
Bobby
North Alabama
Courtland B- 24
Cpl
Jess Chipman
Mary Wallace Hogan
Kay Bryant
Service Men's Club
Bank Street
Allied War Fleet Launches Major Strike Across Pacific
Adm. Halsey and Adm. Mitscher led a vast fleet in an audacious attack near Peleliu and Mindanao. Reports claim multiple Japanese ships sunk or damaged including destroyers and tankers, while Marines on Peleliu hold against stiff resistance. MacArthur announces heavy air blasts on Halmahera Ceram and Celebes as Morotai base secures further advance toward the Philippines.
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Ing
Adm
William F. Halsey, Jr
Marc A. Mitscher
Chester W. Nimitz
Mitscher-Halsey
Ines
Tokyo
Manila
Ose P. Laurel
Philippines
Palaus
Mindanao
Nimitz
Maraid
Peleliu
Pacific
Angaur Island
Southwest Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
Morotai
Halmahera Island
Ceram
Celebes
Two Injured in South of Fem 61 Collision
Mr and Mrs Melvin H Bone sustained minor scratches after a 1942 Ford driven by Homer F Mitchell collided with their 1942 Chevrolet cattle truck about six o clock Thursday afternoon half a mile south of Fem 61 U S intersection headed south Patrolmen reported The Brown s ambulance transported the Bon es to Decatur General hospital for treatment Some cattle were injured but none killed Damages to both vehicles were estimated at 500
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Melvin H. Bone
Homer F. Mitchell
Cullman
U. S
Payne
Cer
Bone
Brown
Decatur General Hospital
Inventions Enliven Life Of Civilians In Postwar Era
Washington reports the U S patent office gazette lists civilian oriented inventions. Giovanni Frova of New York proposes automatic cherry de clustering and Ernest Allred of San Francisco patents a multi purpose clothespin. William Garstang of Indianapolis creates monogrammed waffles, Clayton Palmer of Harvard makes a beehive weather hood, and others from Nebraska to Iowa patent beds bee devices and a portable bed cover. Klara Halmos of New York patents a adjustable lady hat and Brooklyn inventor offers a non smudge lip protector.
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Washington
U. S. Patent Office
Giovanni —Frova
Jackson Heights
N. Y
Ernest Allred
San Francisco
Calif
William W. Garstang
Indianapolis
Gazette
G. I
Clayton E Palmer
Harvard
Frederick W. Coffing
Danville
Seth S. Barker
Ottumwa
Iowa
Klara Halmos
New York City
Brooklyn
Milday
Cotton Futures Rally on Mill Buying Amid Notice Day Prep
New York September cotton futures rose as mill demand and light hedge selling eased. Traders shifted from October to later months ahead of first notice day, with late bids up 20 to 45 cents a bale. Calves and hogs showed steady to modest gains versus last week.
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New York
Nashville Livestock Market Report Sees Mixed Cattle Prices
Federal state market news notes light sales in Nashville with most cattle in the common to low medium ranges 8.00 to 12.00 for steers and heifers and 4.50 to 7.00 for canners and cutters. Some top quality beef cattle 12.50 to 14.00, light supply of better grades. Stockers and feeders fairly active with steady to stronger demand for mid grades.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Butter and Eggs Market Roundup Chicago Sept 22
Butter receipts total 525 400 with market unchanged. Eggs receipts 5 500 and unsettled with market unchanged. Local price action not provided.
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Chicago
Bombers Hit French Coast as Luftwaffe Attacks Intensify
Allied air power pressed raids on Cap Gris Nez and Boulogne as German garrisons retreated. Four American bombers were reported lost with missions targeting Ehrang Gerolstein and Pronsfield rail centers and a broader strike on supply points. Mediterranean fires were seen at Salonika as railroads and bridges across Hungary Yugoslavia Albania and Greece were hit amid heavy weather.
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French Channel
Cap Griz Nez
Ehrang
Gerolstein
Pronsfield
Holland
Creche
Boulogne
Mediterranean
Salonika
Hungary
Yugoslavia
Albania
Greece
War Production Board may extend civilian whisky period
Delayed plans for a one month extension on civilian whisky production are expected from the War Production Board by year end. Another option suggested is diverting a small percentage of output to home front use while the main volume remains committed to the war effort.
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New York
Waroduction Board
Protest hits Cleveland stations over gasoline rules
Filling station operators protest OPA gasoline regulations as they accuse dealers of being unable to cooperate. They claim new A-Book coupons will idle the three for one offer, drawing action from ration board employees in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
United 6
Office of Price Administration
Char Ration Board
Not Guilty Verdict In Pennsylvania Farm Slayings
Tall blonde Janice Graham was acquitted today of all murder charges in the shotgun and strangling deaths of two people and a third victim near a western Pennsylvania town.
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Eader
Janice Graham
Pennsylvania
Men to liquid from sonnet veg etables for making creamed sauces
A historical note describes turning vegetables into liquids for creamed sauces and dishes. It outlines using liquidized vegetables to enrich soups and stews with smooth textures and balanced flavors. The approach highlights vegetable bases as versatile substitutes in hearty meals.
Roosevelt says press coverage keeps public as informed as government
President Roosevelt told reporters that newsmen provide such timely war reports that readers are nearly as up to date as officials on military developments. He cited the Manila raid as an example, noting papers often reach him about an hour before official dispatches.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Navy
Manila
Allied advances and German setbacks across Western Front actions
Troop movements near Metz and Nancy push toward the Meurthe while Third and Seventh Armies struggle around Vermondans and Remiremont. Canadians seize Boulogne outskirts with flamethrowers as Wimereux station falls. Berlin claims limited German counterpoints and notes bridgeheads near Aart and Meuse Canal.
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Ces
Nancy
Rhine Front
George S. . Patton
Metz
Europe
Luneville
Meurthe
Flin
Baccarat
Strasbourg
Rhine
Third
Seille River
Chateau-Salins - Moyenvic - Dieuze
Ancy
Remiremont
Bel
Boulogne
Leporte
Wimereux
Hoek
Holland
Schelde
Leopold Canal
Audienne
Lorient
Brittany
Berlin
St. Nazaire
la Rochelle
Meuse-Schedle Canal
Aart
Tilburg
Arnhem
Emmerich
Ruhr
Ijssél
Kleve
Decatur News Notes From J Q Sewell to Sugar Canning
Decatur residents share family reunions and illnesses as J Q Sewell Sr arrives for his sister in law Mrs C T Sewell. Warnings on sugar allotments for 1944 home canning. Local court docket lists assault and speeding fines. Hospital moves include Wendall Watson dismissed and P W Sparkman admitted. Aviation Cadet Stanford begins basic flight training in Kansas.
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J. Q Sewell Sr
Decatur
Birmingham
C. T. Sewell
James W. Stanford
Pearl Stanford
Third Avenue
Independance
Kansas
Army Air Field
P. W. Sparkman
Moulton Street
Decatur General Hospital
Mutual Service
Suit Against Ford Company Cut In Federal Case
Detroit September 22 Grant C Brown a Pontiac inventor reduced his federal court damage claim against Ford Motor Co from two and a half billion dollars to that many millions after stating the firm has not that much in assets He seeks a jury trial alleging a patent infringement on his 1926 four wheel brake equalizer Judge Lederle scheduled further proceedings and gave 30 days for case presentation.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Grant C. Brown
Pontiac
Brown
Joseph Farley
Ford
Arthur F. Lederle
Farley
Grant
Post War Interstate Transportation Commission Proposed
Atlanta report to the Southern Traffic League urges creation of an interstate transportation commission with the Interstate Commerce Commission as a nucleus. The plan would regulate rail air and highway transport under a single national policy while easing private motor carrier restrictions for safety only.
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Atlanta
Interstate Transportation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Traffic League
League
Holland Rites To Be Held Friday
Funeral services for W. M. Holland, 47, who died suddenly Thursday at Decatur Iron and Steel, were held at Johnson's Chapel at 2:30 pm. Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery. Survived by wife, two sons, two daughters, his parents and other relatives.
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W. M. Holland
Decatur Iron and Steel Company
Johnson’s Chapel
Ark of the Lord Brought to Jerusalem in Davidic Era
The passage recounts David gathering 30 000 to move the Ark from Obed Edom to Jerusalem. Uzzah is struck dead for touching the Ark, David fears but ultimately brings it into the city amid music and offerings. Michal criticizes him. Nathan relays God’s plan that David’s heir will build the temple.
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Jerusalem
Gibeah
Israel
Abinadab
Uzzah
Ahio
House of Israel
Nachon
Obededom
Michal
Saul
Nathan
Harris Speaks to Club Women On Are We Critically Conscious
Judge Julian Harris was guest speaker at the Business and Professional Women’s Club meeting. He based his talk on the Preamble to the Constitution, analyzing each feature and its significance. Miss Lila Pritchett introduced the program. new members Miss Truly Kinzey and Miss Elizabeth Griffin were welcomed. guests Miss Ann Pritchett and Mrs. A F Harris attended. Lila Pritchett presided in the absence of Mrs. Meredith Woodall.
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Julian Harris
Business and Professional ‘Women’s Club
Lila Pritchett
Judge Harris
Truly Kinzey
Elizabeth Griffin
Ann Pritchett
A. F. Harris
Pressant
Meredith Woodall
Cotaco High Opens With New Teachers and Busy Schedule
Cotaco High begins Monday September 25 with buses arriving by 9 am. Students register that day and start classes Tuesday. Fees due first day or by week end. Teachers listed for grades one through six and high school plus one more to be provided. Patrons invited to visit anytime.
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Cotaco
Ae Holms
L Fowler
Lucy Sutton
Novel Bradford
Ruby W. Ryan
Randolph Ryan
Mildred M. Couch
W. T. McMullan
John Paul Johnson
Elizabeth J. Patrick
Lurline C. Johnson
Lalah Fowler
Jo Ann Green
A. N. Mitchell
Miss Garrett Named Class Sponsor at Decatur High
Mary Louise Garrett was elected sponsor of the senior class at Decatur High School after a student body meeting in the auditorium. Partial officer roles went to John Hamilton president James Osborn vice president Fred Sittason treasurer and Beulah Pryor. A class scribe and business manager will be chosen later. The week included the annual magazine campaign and Rotary Institute ticket sales.
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Mary Louise Garrett
Decatur Senior High School
John Hamilton
James Carl Osborn
Fred Sittason
Beulah Pryor
Rotary Institute of National Learning
Bill Approved Liberal Rural Electrification Plan
President Roosevelt approved legislation to liberalize rural electrification terms. He said spreading electric power through rural America is one of the most promising vehicles for a stronger, happier, and more prosperous America.
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Washington
Roosevelt
America
Never leave cutlery fening in water
Wash blades first handles. Dry thoroughly. Follow safe kitchen care for metal implements.
Food surplus talk amid election year politics and rationing
The piece surveys official and private views on anticipated surpluses for crops like soybeans flax corn peanuts and hay. It notes Byrnes seeking 2 billion dollars to handle surpluses, clashes over the stamp plan and food stamps, and questions about canning and rationing ahead of November 7.
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Washington
Byrnes
Vernet
Aiken
Europe
Germany
France
Dewey
Deng
AAA
Congress
Agriculture Committee
Senate
House
Bankhead
Bomb Explodes At Chicago School Chief Home
A dynamite blast hit the home of William H. Johnson superintendent of Chicago public schools last night. Johnson suffered a gash on the right arm while his wife and their eight year old daughter Patricia were uninjured. Glass rained on the neighborhood as the family slept and Johnson lifted Patricia from her bed.
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Chicago
William H. Johnson
Chicago Public Schools
Johnson
Patricia
Joh
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