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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1939

Page

8

Fortieth Camp Meeting Closes Plans for 1940 Gathering

The Fortieth Camp Meeting closes with an altar service featuring two orphan sisters who found salvation that afternoon. Workers include Dr O H Callis and Rev M V Lewis of Wilmore Ky, with plans for a large 1940 encampment led by Dr A Sprague and Rev Charles W Way. The interdenominational camp stresses holiness and grace teaching per John Wesley, invites all pastors, and urges early contact for youth involvement.

Paul Eubanks O. H. Callis Wilmore Decatur Iselle Falkville Cullman Louis- Ne Kentucky Mp Committee John Wesley Guin Puchets Hartselle Ala

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Four Vain Indefinite Article

Crossword clues list with multiple entries across and down including hints such as Vain Indefinite article Smells An English statesman Fasten Except Or Israel Land Statute measure A golf club Metal in the pl form of An aviator thread Exists Those who pronoun work diligently Strips of Kind of wood used in sheer linen a winter Resembling sport an elf A little island First note of the scale To crack as the akin River in gently Scotland To cut off A salutation Crooked etc.

Israel Land Dili Scotland

Chitwood to Lead Revival Chapter and Flight Dreams

The article reports Rev. J H Chitwood to preach at a revival in Danville beginning August 13 with his Birmingham church duties noted. It also follows Sarah Anne and Judith planning parachute jumps as summer fades, while Sarah Anne grapples with love for Robert Kennedy amid dreams of aviation and freedom.

Corrinne Sarah Anne Bob Ransom Judith Drake Jack Courtney Church Judith J. H. Chitwood Central Park Methodist Birmingham Central Methodist Decatur Denville Methodist Church Chitwood Judy Robert Kennedy Motion Picture House Bernice Bob Wright Field Dayton Ohio

Immediate Action Advised for Early Applications

The notice urges applicants to act quickly by submitting their applications promptly. It emphasizes early submission to ensure consideration and avoid delays.

Revival Meeting At Chapel Hill Led By Rev G W Brooks

A revival gathering in Chapel Hill continues this week with Rev G W Brooks as pastor and Rev B F Tingle from Decatur preaching. The young Rev Jones of Bob Jones College conducts singing as crowds fill the chapel with heart warming sermons and chorus.

Chapel Hill G. W. Brooks B. F. Tingle D. D Decatur Jones Bob Jones College Tingle

Prohibition Clashes Hurt Fifteen In Bombay

Fifteen people were wounded today in Bombay as police clashed with demonstrators over a new prohibition law. Police fired, wounding five, while ten more were hurt by stones. Foreigners faced rationed liquor, and tension rose between Moslems and Hindus as a Muslim procession was attacked.

Bombay

To Be Continued Prompts Hope for a New Horizon

A fragmentary line hints at parting and resilience as one character leaves another, while the survivor searches for a future. The text suggests ongoing narrative tension and an implied continuation.

Government Starts Baby Gas Helmet Distribution

The government began distributing 1,500,000 gas helmets for babies. Helmets will be stored in central depots rather than handed directly to parents.

London

Smith rushed to Baton Rouge to see ill daughter

Dr. James Monroe Smith former LSU president, held on 40 counts from swindling to forgery, was granted a brief transfer to Baton Rouge to visit his critically ill daughter Mrs Owen Waller Ware who recently gave birth to a son. A governor approved visit and a federal jail return was ordered by Judge Borah. Also charged with involvement in state university money schemes were Leon Weiss Clarence Lorio George Griffon and H B Andrews.

Baton Rouge James Monroe Smith Louisiana State University Smith New Orleans Owen Waller Ware Earl K. Long U. S Wayne G. Borah Parish Granid State University Leon C. Weiss Clarence A. Lorio State Medical Society George C. Griffon H. B. Andrews Griffon

Five Alabama postmasters named by Roosevelt

Washington lists five Alabama postmasters nominated by President Roosevelt including George W. Floyd for Alabama City Otis B. Hunter for Boaz Thomas A. Smith for Cullman Ernest W. Thompson for Tuskegee and Ethel Jolly for Warrior.

Washington Alabama Roosevelt George W. Floyd Boaz Otis B. Hunter Cullman Thomas A. Smith Tuskegee Ernest W. Thompson Warrior Ethel Jolly

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