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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1944
Page
8
Mrs. Leonard Summerford received a May 28 card from Pvt. Leonard Summerford, held prisoner by Germans, saying he is in good health. The message notes potential transfer and that only then can letters be sent or received, with a later address to be provided.
The Boy Scout movement expands its reach across the British Isles with new chapters forming in several towns, led by local leaders and volunteers, signaling growing youth involvement and organized outdoor program development.
An old style ad explains a child friendly laxative syrup called Syrup of Black Draught. It notes that children prefer its taste and mentions a 50 cent bottle larger than the old size with cautionary use advised.
California witness Cathryn Cosgrove describes her life in a Fundamentalist cult polygyamy sect with Heber Cleveland in 1941 42. She testifies of celestial marriages Joseph Musser and Calico courtship at Salt Lake City and hiding at Musser home amid child birth rumors in Grand Junction and ongoing conspiracy charges against 32 defendants.
Auburn Alabama September 27 Dr L N Duncan president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute since 1835 says he will not run for governor. He will remain in his current post, stating it is his duty to serve his first love Auburn and his state through continued administration.
Rev. Elmer Freer of the First Christian church was elected to lead the Decatur Ministerial Association for the next term at a Saturday meeting of the Protestant ministers at Central Methodist church. Officers include Rev. B. B. Burks as vice president and Rev. George E. Harrington as secretary treasurer. The group discussed VE Day church openings and a European clothing drive coordinated through local churches and St. John's parish house for shipment.
The war column argues China is becoming a major Allied base against Japan though Formosa remains a bottleneck. It notes the Ledo road is fragile and Russia unlikely to aid soon, while predicting Japan’s defeat once large fleets and armies unite. Europe is framed as a key future focus of the conflict.
In Columbiana Harpersville and Wilsonville Alabama townsfolk join farmers to harvest cotton. County farm agent A A Lauderdale calls the crop the best since 1926 and hopes much of it is picked today with neighborhood help.
In the Southwest, most Indians speak three languages: their tribal tongue, English and Spanish, reflecting a blend of heritage, education, and regional influence.
Alabama War Chest chairman Harwell G. Davis announced the state’s appeal will raise 1.1 million dollars toward the National War Fund total of 115 million. The funds will support 22 agencies including United Seamen's Service and War Prisoners' Aid with major distributions to Allied relief efforts across 19 nations.
The article outlines how soldiers are processed at separation centers across the U S including checks of papers a record called the separation qualification record the return lectures and rights and benefits briefings. It notes gear return physical exams potential delaying treatment waivers two kinds of advisory services and the mustering out pay with a $100 minimum. It lists five current centers and three more to open by Oct 15.
The Ladies Aid of the Willoughby Presbyterian church met Monday afternoon in the church main auditorium. The session opened with a song and prayer by Mrs. Thornhill. The Romans lesson was led by the president, followed by old and new business and closing benediction.
The report notes tungsten as the standout element in SY sactels during a compressed ten week period, highlighting its leading position.
The article notes that about 35,700,000 miles separate the sun from Mercury, the closest planet. The fact underscores Mercury’s proximity to the sun in the solar system.
Master Sergeant Willard W. Young of Petaluma California received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in the Southwest Pacific. He organized the parachute department, trained personnel in life preserver use, and is credited with saving several pilots. He has 15 years in the AAF.
The Morgan county training school opened on Monday September 25 at 10:00 AM for Negro students. Principal C A Fredd praised the term and enrollment reached 215 with many more expected. T W Bridges county Negro farm agent gave the opening address urging welfare of life.
The Limestone county singing convention will be held Sunday October 1 at Ardmore. President M. C. Grisham says all are invited and a large crowd is expected with dinner on the grounds.
A large Birmingham crowd is expected as Ingalls 97 faces the Nashville Bridge Co. crack squad from Birmingham in a Sunday doubleheader at Ingalls Field. First game at two o'clock. Nabisco teams won two recent games 4 to 2 and 3 to 2 despite Ramsey pitching well. Manager Travis plans Briscoe Ramsey Coffman and Box for mound work. Admission free. season ends after these games.
Advertisement copy promises St. Joseph Aspirin as the fastest and strongest choice. It touts a low price and urges readers to ask for the brand, noting a large sale and broad availability.
News arrives of the passing of Mrs. R. L. Neville at her daughter Mrs. Howell Morrow's home in West Point Georgia. Funeral services will be held there with interment at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. Mrs. Neville was a former resident of Trinity.
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