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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1941

Page

8

Rumors of a British Invasion Front Reach London

The Daily Express reports rumors of a possible amphibious invasion against the continent as Britain weighs long range operations to open a front against Nazi rule. Neutrals point to northern Finland and Petsamo as likely staging areas to reach Russia and boost Norwegian resistance.

Daily Express Finland Iran Britain London Petsamo Rybachi Penin Norway Russia Adolf

Arm Co-ops Being Organized in the South

Efforts to form cooperative farming groups across Alabama Georgia Florida and South Carolina with aid from the Farm Security Administration aim to share processing storage and marketing facilities and secure better prices. Morgan says the goal is utmost democratic control with incorporation by farmers. Names listed include H. Thomas Athens M B Tisdale Auburn Miley Columbia R Fre Brooks Gainesville.

Atlanta Alabama South Carolina Georgia Florida Morgan H. ©. Thomas Athens M. B. Tisdale Auburn Ala Miley Columbia R. Fre Brooks Gainesville Fla

Mrs. Rose L Ambrose Rites Scheduled At Son’s Home

Funeral services for Mrs Rose L Ambrose 60 who died Sunday at Benevolent Society Hospital after a lingering illness will be at 5 this afternoon at the home of her son Charlie Kirk 104 Fifth Avenue West Rev Edward V Ramage pastor of First Presbyterian Church will officiate burial in City cemetery directed by Brown Surviving sons are Hiller Kirk of Bessemer and Charlie Kirk of Decatur and brothers Felton Wea Olan Sanders Grady Young Jim Robertson Cecil Edwards readable details only

Rose L. Ambrose Benevolent Society Hospital Charlie Kirk Fifth Avenue West Edward V. Ramage First Presbyterian Church Brown City Cemetery Ambrose Way Presbyterian Church Felton Wea- Olan Sanders Grady Young Wm Flowers Jim Robertson Cecil Edwards Ambrose Hiller Kirk Bessemer Decatur

Williams Child Dies of Colitis Funeral Rites Held

Funeral rites for Burle D. Wil lama Williams one year old son of Mr and Mrs James Williams Danville route 1 were held at Center cemetery Lawrence county at 4 p m Sunday. Brown oversaw burial and Rev Dutton conducted the rites. The baby died at home at 1130 Saturday night after a illness of colitis.

Burle D. Willama James Williams Danville Center Cemetery Lawrence County Brown Rev. Dutton

Want Ads Highlight Local Farms and City Property

Regular listings showcase farms, land, and city property for sale or rent. Readers find residential plots, agricultural plots, and commercial sites amid the Want Ads, with prices and contact details where provided.

Make This Pattern At Home Tots Style 4708

Anne Adams Pattern 4708 offers two versions a peasant square neck with ric rac and a tailored collar option. Front buttoning aids dressing, easy laundering, and includes a matching panty. Sizes 2 4 6 8 10 with fabric yardage details and a 15 cent pattern price.

Anne Adams Daily, Pattern Department West 17Th New York N. Y

Athens Social Roundup and Local Notices

Athens residents Mr. and Mrs. Neil Anderson and guests left for a ten day Miami Beach vacation. Dax Shannon leads Draft Board office two as Malone is away. Mrs. Mark K. Roper hosted a bridge gathering with prizes and refreshments. Miss Kathryn Williams of Birmingham visits Miss Vera Holmes in the home of Mrs. Holmes. Limestone county remains free.

Neil Anderson W. W. Malone, Jr Thomas G. Steele Miami Beach Florida Dax Shannon Draft Board Malone Miss Martee Armstrong W. C. Chambers Woodall’s Decatur Chambers Fred Martin Baylis Hightower Jack Tanner D. J. Wilson George C. Johnson David L. Rosenall, Jr Mary Lillian Feigley Jack Gilbert Mary Martin Nancy Martin John P. Hill Luther Gilbert Chattanooga Alan Pybus New Orleans High Club Feigley Wilson Luther. Gilbert Mr.Johnson Mark K. Roper Bridge F. M. Hall Roy. Thomas Vera Holmes F. G. Poer Paul Ragan Kathryn Williams Birmingham Miss Holmes Poer Martha Tenn R. W. Martin Limestone County

Monroer Service Draws Special Delegation Of Steel Firm

A large Fourth Avenue Johnston tent event hosted by the Business Men's Evangelistic Club and Gospel Fellowship Association drew a Decatur Iron and Steel Company delegation Monday night. They will present a musical number as part of the program. Dr. Parker spoke on The Great Tribulation and When God Slams the Door, urging readiness as judgment comes suddenly. He recounted biblical scenes from Noah to Belshazzar and Cyrus to illustrate abrupt divine judgment.

Adam Eve Noah Babylon Belshazzar Daniel Cyrus Euphrates Isaiah God Christ Mr. Johnston

Dr Sprague Heard Here

Dr Horace A Sprague pastor of First Methodist Lexington preached The Glory of Christ at Central Methodist in a fervent sermon. He traced Christ’s beauty from Bethlehem to Calvary, urged inviting the Holy Spirit to reveal Him, and noted the need for a teacher who loves Jesus.

Horace A. Sprague First Methodist Church Lexington Kentucky Central Methodist Church Sprague Indiana de Pauw University Hartselle R. Lambuth Archibald Central Church Jesus Lord Jesus Christ Christ Dr. Sprague Bethlehem Mary and Joseph Nazareth Calvary Kings

Local Notes and Community Updates

Infantile paralysis concerns linger, with pool closures not yet required. Edits include sale of McElroy cafe to Brackeen and Bates, recovery of Edgar Gowens after injuries, Sam Hinkle first open cotton boll report, and local residents in Panama City and VA Navy. Various residents return from trips and hospital stays.

Monte Sano Mountain Huntsville McElroy M. McElroy H. M. Brackeen Hollis Bates Edgar Gowens Mason Corder Powers Hospital Sam Hinkle Hightower Athens Russell Balch Panama City Florida Laverne Cole Navy Dave Denbo Miami Beach A. D. Powers Chicago Rochester Minn

Soldier Dies in Guardhouse Riot at Fort Knox

Fort Knox Kentucky August 4 A prisoner riot in the guardhouse left Pvt Carl B. McClellan 19 of Bicknell Indiana dead after guards fired over heads and used a fire hose to quell 350 prisoners. Ballistic tests will identify the fatal shooter and a manslaughter charge will be pursued.

Fort Knox Carl B. McClellan Bicknell Ind N. Butler Briscoe Briscoe

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