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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1944

Page

3

Trade offer and sale near Hartselle weigh 900 pounds

Advertises a 900 pound animal for sale or trade for a cow or heifer. Contact S. K. Miller one mile north of Hartselle. Description notes a male mare in good shape and fat. Price listed as 30 dollars.

Plymouth BE. Miller Hartselle S. KE. Miller Lowell Standridge Bill Rhodes Luker Woodlands Mills Cotaco High School Pen. J. C Roberts Route 1 Athens J. C. Roberts Curtis Sharp Bonnerville Fred Murphree Firestone J. T. Holmes Lacon

Hog feed supply from local dealer with soy bean meal option

Local supplier touts sold ton lots to feeders and claims the hog feed is the best and cheapest available. Suggests mixing with soy bean meal or pig and hog rations to maximize value and grow interest in purchase.

More care of cotton urged for war effort

County Agent B. G. Hall urges farmers and pickers to improve cotton grade by following National Cotton Council War Food Administration campaign. Advice includes picking dry, keeping trash out, timing before weather damage, and separating good from bad cotton to boost potential premiums and war material quality.

National Cotton Council War Food Administration B. G Hall Council WFA

Lawrence County Friendship Notes and Church Schedule

Sunday School and church were held with Rev. Willie Parker elected to lead for another year. Families from nearby towns visited, including Hogans, Kirkpatricks, Anders, and Eddys. Emmitt Holladay welcomed a baby boy. U.S. Army member Howell Morris visited from Missouri. Additional gatherings occurred among the Lamberts, Shaws, Turntines, and other local residents.

Willie Parker Dewie Hogan W. C. Kirkpatrick Dallas Hartselle Howard Anders Lebanon Shelly Eddy Kathlene Gibson Willodene Hogan

For Sale and Wants in Local Classifieds

A jumble of small ads lists free rent and wood, a Maytag washer, a 1932 Ford truck, an oil burning incubator, a 6 burner oil stove, and various farm items. Names and routes include Mrs L C Alexander Route 3, Mrs C C Glenn Wheeler Highway, June Dew Meadows Jute 3 Vinemont, and BE Childers Route 1 Eva. Prices shown include $14.00 per 100 pounds for Hairy Vetch and $5.00 for the stove.

Hairy Vetch T. A. Gandy Palkrile C. C. Glenn Wheeler Highway Dew W. Meadows Vinemont Cullman Eva BE. P. Childers

Land of Beginning Again in Talbot

Anne Wilson, a young nurse, travels from New York to Talbot to care for Mrs Reynolds an elderly invalid. She finds a new life with flowers sunrise and a sunlit room while meeting Eleanor Bancroft and the genteel residents. Anne hopes to forget New York and stay.

Eunice Bet Laura Anne Wilson Florida Talbot Choptank Chesapeake Bay Anne Georgia Savannah Eleanor Bancroft Miss Wilson New York Eleanor

Morgan county cover crops and kudzu notes

Morgan county Extension Agent B G Hall touts cover crops and winter legumes to protect soil and add nitrogen. Farmers report kudzu hay, sericea, and alfalfa growth with good establishment and multi year returns as winter grazing and soil improvement discussed.

Morgan County

Possible candidates for postwar mobilization director

Washington observers name Fred M. Vinson Donald Nelson and Henry J. Kaiser as likely contenders for a new postwar mobilization and postwar adjustment director. Vinson is praised as an economic stabilizer while Nelson's WPB chair status and Kaiser's shipbuilding ties keep them in the rumor mix amid Roosevelt’s pending bill and awaiting final confirmation.

Washington Congress Fred M. Vinson America Donald Nelson Henry J. Kaiser Roosevelt Army Johnson D.-Colo Rep Manasco D.-Ala Vinson Nelson War Production Board Kaiser House Ways and Means Committee Senate China J. A. Krug WPB James F. Byrnes Mr. Roosevelt

Morgan Courtly Lacfy's Spring

Rev. Speer filled the pulpit. Pvt. J. W. Maples departed for Camp Bliss Texas after visiting family. Miss Charlene Henderson returned to Nashville job after a visit with her mother. Mrs. Fannie Kay and Mrs. Earl Hough attended a teachers institute in Hartselle. Miss Maggie Brown of Huntsville visited grandparents. Pvt. Ollie Smithey of Ft. Davis was mentioned.

Speer J. W. Maples Camp Bliss Texas Charlene Henderson Nashville Sam Fields Fannie Kay Earl Hough Teachers Institute Hartselle Maggie Brown Huntsville A. J. Boyett Ollie Smithey Ft. Davis

Still Time to Plant and Get a Good Winter Cover

Gardeners are reminded there is time to plant cool season crops and establish a protective cover for winter. Local extension agents advise choosing hardy varieties and using mulch to conserve moisture and deter cold snaps.

Morgan County Rescue Mrs W A Helms

The notice lists local residents visiting relatives and attending gatherings across Morgan County. Names include Imogene and Gordon Baily, Virgie Mae Helms, Katheryne Helms, Dewey Moon, Owen Edwards, Mamie Compton, Ruth and Arab, and others in weekend visits and hospital mentions.

Carl Bowling Ira Compton Imogene Gordon Bailylor Decatur Mra — i Elms Virgie Mae Helms Agnes Helms Margaret Dorothy Dell Janis Marie Ransome Katheryne Helms Carolyn Whisenant Dewey Moon Owen Edwards W. E. Helms Ida Huskey R. L. Davidson Novel Fletcher Union Hill J. E. Thomas Mamie Compton John Parker Ruth Glenn Greenshaw Elbert Thomas Brown Owens Joe

Morgan County Corinth Community News Brief

In Andrew's Chapel an annual service is planned with public attendance and noon meal to follow. Upshaw and Piney Grove singing classes will attend. Sgt. John Bryant leaves Tuesday for a new U.S. Army station. Tom Watt Thornton and Howard Evans family activities noted. Sgt. Moon Laker visited. John Lanan renewed kinship in Jasperth. Mr. and Mrs. Woods relocated to Akron, Ohio.

Andrew’s Ner Ae Upshaw Piney Grove John Bryant U. S. Army Tom Watt Thornton Andrew's Howard Evans Sgt Moon Laker John Lanan Pene Jasperth Aa Woods Akron Ohio

Local residents note furlough visit and business move

N. C. spends furlough with family while Walton Bartee of Huntsville stopped by the neighborhood last week. J. P. Lipscomb has bought G. L Pesnell's store and will take charge Monday morning. Cotton picking is the order of the day.

N. C Walton Bartee Huntsville J. P. Lipscomb G. L Pesnell

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Farmers Exchange Homer Childers Ville Able Met Fillmore G Iman W. ©. Simmons Route 3 Annie Stewart Trinity Menly Atty Dailies 3Rd West Point T. C. Byram James Gosline Route Wooly Springs J. ©. Roberts Henley Watson Moulton Guy Mont J. Guy Montgomery Obed Laker Go Jack Obed Luker J. F. Luker Farrow Falkville Cole Springs Sam P. Lile Phy Oliver Florette Marvin P. Peck Somerville L. M Ford Jersey Evie Sims A. H. Honey Dick Barnes Moulton Highway T. J. Moore Otoe Aa Billy Danville Murphree J. R. Hall Houston Junior Tham Dale William Lindsey Danville Road Helen Rauschenberg Mary F . Sewell Farmall W. W. Day Route 2 New Hampshire Frank Reeves Henley H. Watson Elmore’s Grant Lloyd Sparkman Bee Line Highway W. O. Simmons Hartaselle Paul C. Davis Bank St Lawrence County Vera Asherbranner Bevie Wast Joe Shaw David Steele Baby Robert Turrentine Corinth Carl Phree Tanner Maytag Hudson Percy Jucoh Otis W. Eli Howard Por Sale Gia Wane Irgie Harteelle Farm Exchange Earl Glenn Grant St John Deere Virgie Bailey Mariselle Gale Gilvertone Apex Washing Machine Bagg Jasma Rese Sheris Miles Spa Ecg Oe Hee Daa Maven Warren Howard Ne Wilson Ms. Reynolds Chapter Morgan County Agriculture Council Sam Woodall Woodall D. D. Marshall Counnty Sam McAbee Oak Ridge R. A. Mitchell Hulaco John W. Umphrey Edward Legg Mr. Legg Earl Evans Alabama B. G. Hall Gover Aia Ek Turner Coal & Grain CO Checkerboard Moulton &1 Morgan Coufty Lacfy’s Augusta Winfrey Loyd’s Morgan County Rescue W. A. Helms Morgan County Corinth J. D. Bonds John W Sandlin Tennessee Valley Creamery Company
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