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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1941

Page

7

Scout Troop Eleven Holds Regular Meeting April 28 1941

Troop Eleven of Boys Scouts met Monday night behind the church at 7 30. The gathering began with America and the Scout oath followed by the twelve laws. Each Scout shared a good turn seen during the week. Scoutmaster led a talk on good turns. Hester from Cub Pack Five attended to inspect the meeting place. An overnight hike was planned for Friday to prep for the camporee. Pat Godwin led three games. Emory Teague discussed plans for New Jersey. Visitors Scott McClannahan and Norman Safley were welcomed.

Boys Scouts Hester Decatur Pat Godwin Emory Teague New Jersey Scott McClannahan Norman Safley

Sweethearts Visit Camp Blanding Hosts Set For May Event

Alabama’s 167th Infantry 117th Field Artillery 106th Quartermaster and Medical Detachments prepare at Camp Blanding for a visitors program on May 10 and 11. Gov. Frank Dixon and Adj Gen Ben Smith will attend as guests with a swing orchestra, an open air Mother's Day service, a base symphony performance, and an afternoon baseball game.

Camp Blanding Alabama Frank Dixon Adj Ben M. Smith Vistors 167Th Infantry Richard D. Wolcott 117Th Field Artilley 106Th Quartermaster and Medical Detachments Special Troops

Birmingham Referendum on Daylight Saving Time

Birmingham officials agreed to a May 20 referendum on daylight saving time prompted by a petition from the Junior Chamber of Commerce. To trigger the vote the petition must be signed by 5 000 qualified voters and would align with the city election runoff.

Birmingham Ala Birmingham City Commission Chamber of Commerce

Farm Youth Winners Named in Alabama Georgia District

Colin B. Chafin age 18 of Dera Alabama and Guy W. McCranie age 19 of Vincent Alabama won first and second prizes in the Alabama Georgia district contest of the national farm youth foundation. Chafin earns a trip to Dearborn Michigan and McCranie earns a trip to Atlanta.

Birmingham Ala Colin B. Chafin Dera Guy W. McCrainie Vincent National Farm Youth Foundation Chafin Dearborn Mich McCranie Atlanta

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