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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1939
Page
5
In the opening of chapter 39, Sarah Anne loses track of the new school opening in September during barnstorming excitement. Judy arrives at the Victoria hotel waving a newspaper to signal growing attention as crowds start gathering.
Sarah Anne faces jumper's paralysis during a daring parachute jump at a carnival. Judy and aviators Kennedy and Courtney witness the event as she battles numbness and fear to deploy her chute and land, while Bob and Jack react to the brink of disaster and the risks of stardom.
Ruth Hussey advocates outdoor activity daily to improve blood circulation and skin health. The piece warns against sedentary habits, praises brisk walks and sports, and notes that poor circulation causes cold hands red noses and other beauty woes. It invites readers to send beauty questions to the newspaper’s Beauty Box editor.
In Morgan County the Methodist revival was led by Rev. R. D. Cook of Decatur and Rev. R. F. McDonald of Somerville using a tent behind Cotaco grammar school. The Luker family reunion on July 22 at the Laker home featured a large noon meal and annual fourth Sunday July gatherings with many relatives from Lawrence County and Ve glfrmosa. Nearby reports mention singing at Arab and a separate air crash near Azemmour Morocco injuring a radio operator, with Canga and Alfredo Igaca involved.
Alabama Governor Dixon endorsed a Congressional resolution allowing states to tax purchases on federal reservations. He cited support from Senators H A and Bankhead and argued the Buck resolution would curb unfair discrimination against local merchants.
The final service in the series hosted by First Presbyterian and First Methodist congregations is set for Sunday evening at First Methodist. Rev. Edward V. Ramage of First Presbyterian will deliver the message.
Casablanca reports an airplane carrying Commander Pedro Canga of the Peruvian air force caught fire and crashed during a trans Atlantic attempt, killing the commander and leaving debris and a scene of devastation at the site.
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