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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1939
Page
4
Governor Luren Dickinson of Michigan did not intend to boost the world’s fair with his moral lecture yet newspapers credit him with drawing attention to the exposition. Attendance has risen since his criticism of what he termed wickedness in New York’s area.
A fragmented editorial fragment surveys political figures and policy questions. It references John L Lewis and John Nance Garner, crime bills, Lepke, highway widening plans, steel markets, election law reforms in Alabama, and a North Alabama farming story showing modernization boosting income for a farmer’s son and his mother.
The article notes frequent sings in Morgen and nearby counties year round with a recent nocturnal event lasting through the night. An Associated Press report mentions a Monday conversation and a husky voice affecting the session, reflecting broader regional interest in communal singing.
John L. Lewis offered no comment on a Cleveland riot scene where officials faced taunts and potential bloodshed. The episode prompted debate over his stance against the vice presidency and his view of proper conduct under American law.
The piece notes August and September battles on Goat Hill with heated sessions ahead. Topics include Appropriations statewide stock law highway truck weights reapportionment chain store taxation and local job pressure. The League of Municipalities pushes for more city funding and gasoline tax pressure increases.
The writer argues three or four weeks will determine if Europe faces war. France and England appear ready and confident, Hitler’s bluff may fail, and Germany’s economy could fail to sustain conflict. Japan focuses on China, Stalin unlikely to join the weaker side, Mussolini avoids direct clash with England and France.
A Decatur mother urges city papers to fight mongrel dogs and stray cats endangering children. The Daily notes rabies prevention tags issued to treated animals and suggests contacting police for stray, untagged animals to quicken relief.
In Washington a correspondent notes Stalin’s purge of generals including Stern and 80 others, aligning with the Bluecher fate. The piece compares Soviet removal to Moscow’s secrecy, cites two motives behind purges, and questions the claimed democracy of Russia.
The text notes Stalin purging the Soviet foreign office while Litvinoff retires a pensioned official. It claims divisions were reduced, Troyanovsky appeared in Moscow, and hints at diplomatic instability. It also describes a bloodless but sharp House Democratic caucus struggle over Roosevelt policies and spending with splits among old and very liberal Democrats.
A barefoot boy along the road in Sharon shows a safety pin stunt to fix a gas throttle on a Sharpsville fire truck en route to a rural fire. Firemen repair it and a home is saved. the boy’s quick fix buys precious minutes.
Reader inquiries on dry scalp dominated this column. Dr Clendening explains seborrhoea real meaning oily vs dry forms and notes sun exposure and barber visits may trigger onset. Treatment includes weekly washing and oils, with chronic nature and antiseptic precautions by barbers noted.
The author suggests lack of thyroid function or myxoedema as a possible diagnosis based on the symptoms described: weight gain, erratic eating, oversleeping, dry itchy skin, and unheeded alarms.
Diagnosis is essential as intercostal neuralgia can precede shingles. Rule out girdle of tubes or pleurisy, then treat with chest rest via adhesive tape, heat from infrared lamp or electric pad, and suitable drugs. In stubborn cases remove infectious foci such as teeth or tonsils.
Reader tips list several Dr Clendening pamphlets available by mail for ten cents each. Include titles such as Three Weeks Reduction Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin. Send ten cents and four self addressed envelopes with a three cent stamp to Dr Neing care of this paper.
The message urges believers to wait in Jerusalem for the Father’s promise before mission. It frames waiting as preparation for vision faith and true values, contrasting busyness with measured patience. It cites disciplined waiting as key to calm judgment and spiritual discernment.
In Courtland in early August 1927, Mr and Mrs William Moseley Jr spent the weekend with relatives. Irvin Mitchell and James Mitchell left for Chattanooga to visit friends. Joe Cottrell returned from Memphis and Arkansas. Wayland McGlathery, visiting relatives and Mrs Joe Gill, plans to return home this week. The Central Baptist Sunday School building, recently completed, opened for initial sessions. Miss Mary Battle Hendrix will host a bridge event on Monday.
A local paper editor jokes about an uncle who has supposedly led the paper for fifty five years. The dialogue mocks secrecy, virtue, and aging while a hidden crisis reveals true character. Separate vignettes include a housewife and tramp exchange and a playful romance about money and pride.
A Decatur man reports an Alabama church notice about preaching next Sunday and repairs. Lighter vignettes include a playful hammock poem, playful exchanges about theft and kisses, a quip about penitentias and dog licenses, and assorted humorous lines from a local column.
The Associated Press reports at noon that the House opens debate on a lending bill while the Senate weighs minor measures. The Senate Labor Committee will hear CIO witnesses opposing amendments to the Wagner act after a trim of an 185 million House proposal.
Registrar of motor vehicles A. Goodwin suspended for a week the license of a Springfield woman after an inspector saw her kissing her boyfriend while driving at 45 miles per hour on a bridge. He said oscillation should be done only when the car is stopped.
The Mount Hope Circuit Methodist church group and friends held a picnic at Wheeler Dam on Saturday afternoon. Churches in the circuit include Mount Hope An tioch Landersville Waco and Mt. Pleasant with Rev Opie S Gamble as pastor. The event featured abundant fish and was enjoyed by all ages. A September picnic was voted.
Paris August 1 4 Black evening dresses with pink backs and coats with clown collars of silver fox lead a winter listings parade. Alix presents vivacious ripple fur collars a range of plaid swagger coats and astrakhan shades. Day dresses emphasize fitted forms and long sleeves while evening looks highlight brocades silks velvets and striated fabrics.
The First circuit quarterly conference met at Moss Chapel on Sunday with eleven oclock services led by the district superintendent followed by lunch provided by Moss ladies. Rev Warren reported good church state and best year financials on record for the circuit. W. Terry and McDonald elected delegates. W. Price named trustee. Flint chosen for next session.
Residents in Palmer uncover a barrel of beer fallen from a Holyoke wholesale truck. They notify the company, which instructs them to destroy the beer and hold the barrel until collected. The finders promise to destroy it, and the barrel is saved.
Rev T Powell Sharp former pastor of Forrest City Arkansas Christian church has accepted a call to lead First Christian church in Hartselle. He will assume duties Sunday as Homecoming Day is observed with a large congregation expected to welcome him and note his record of accomplishment in Morgan County.
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