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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1940

Page

3

Republicans Face Major Battle Over Keep Out Of War Plank

In Washington April 30 Republicans expect their platform committee to clash over a keep out of war policy. Vandenberg supports a mind our own business stance while Austin favors aid to Allies without full involvement. Stassen plans no concrete foreign policy in his address, urging prevention of involvement in European wars.

William Bardery Washington Roosevelt Texas Plank Harold E. Stassen Minnesota United States Vandenberg R.-Mich Austin R.-Vt Rayburn Lyndon Johnson Garner Stassen Philadelphia Platform Committee Congress

Constipation Relief with Pepsin and Senna Laxative

An old advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin as a dual relief product. It claims Pepsin softens undigested stomach protein while Senna stimulates bowel movement, easing belching acidity and nausea. The copy urges purchasing at drugstores and notes children enjoy the pleasant-tasting formula.

Dr. Caldwell

BPW Club Meets at Austinville High School

The Decatur BPW Club plans a May 2 meeting at 7 00 PM in Austinville High School. Miss Lora Moody leads the health program and invites members to a picnic supper bring two sandwiches. drinks provided. Members to confirm attendance and transportation with Mrs. O B Smith by Wednesday.

Decatur Business and Austinville High School O. B. Smith BPW Austinville Lora Moody

Killer Speaks He Richard Houghton Chapter 31

In this installment Belzer and I debate alibis and motives around Alfred Markham’s murder. Tony Pappini’s drug addiction and a bootlegging angle emerge as possible links, while a kidnapper hints at broader crime. We inch toward a suspect tied to a warehouse bootleg operation.

Belzer Butch Jerry Markham Alfred Markham Tony Pappini Alfred Tony Agatha Rio Vista Club St. Clair Captain McDonald Mr. Markham Ond Belzer

Fair eggs chance McMinnville note found

Thomas J Barnes rural letter carrier in McMinnville Tennessee reports finding a note dated April 30. The brief entry notes an unusual item found during a rural delivery and indicates local concern or curiosity about the message.

Chance Mcminnville Tenn Thomas J. Barnes

Ryan Enjoys Homecoming at Ryan School Event

The Ryan community hosted a Sunday homecoming in warm April sun with a noon dinner. Luther Patrick of Birmingham gave the principal speech, Roy Shelton presided, and Patrick recalled his childhood in the area. He used tulips on the stand to stress individual differences and authenticity. The Bagwell Quartet performed and Rev. Doyle led morning devotionals.

Ryan Luther Patrick Birmingham Roy Shelton Congressman Patrick Patrick Greta Garbo Clark Gable

Egg and Postal Card Exchange Among Patrons

An unnamed man hands an egg to a patron named Mr. Barnes in a box, asking him to leave a postal card in return. Barnes complied, and the next morning at breakfast there were 98 eggs awaiting.

Mr. Barnes Barnes

Community speakers highlight Falkville school program

R Stone assistant superintendent Amory former As Me Boa and Dr Decatur and J W Bivney spoke. Prof O Manet principal of Falkville school who will head the Ryan schools next year also spoke. Miss Lou Houk teacher in fourth grade closed the program with vocal selections.

R. Stone Amory Me Boa Dr. Decatur J. W. Bivney Ofalkville 8. O. Manet Falkville Ryan Lou Houk

Dancers Change Plans as City Orchestrates Cop Band

In Kansas City on a swan kier night, five orchestra members quit before the program. They joined the police force to form a new cop band, leaving the evening's music unsettled as the night began.

Kansas City

Want Ads Prompt Readers to Call for Proof of Results

A brief Want Ads note urges readers to call Phone 46 for courteous service and access to results featured in the listings. The item emphasizes convenient and courteous handling of inquiries and confirmations.

Montgomery Campaign Expense Filings List Candidates

In Montgomery Alabama on April 30 George W. Andrews Jr of Union Springs reported campaign costs and contributions totaling 35250 dollars for his third district bid. J B Aird of Birmingham listed 23250 dollars in expenses with no contributions. C P Almon of Florence declared 180 dollars in expenses for the 11th circuit judgeship with no contributions.

Montgomery Ala George W. Andrews, Jr Union Springs Congress J. B Aird Birmingham C. P. Almon Florence

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