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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1940

Page

5

Miss Cavnar Weds Carlisle At Lutheran Church Here

Miss Opal Virginia Cavnar daughter of Mr and Mrs B B Cavnar wed James Watson Carlisle of Murfreesboro Tennessee in a modest ceremony August fourth Rev Toon officiated They will reside in Murfreesboro after September first Carlisle works for F W Woolworth Co The couple honeymooned in Florida then visit Atlanta before settling in Murfreesboro Also announced Sommer Wegemuller wedding to Paul Wegemuller Moody Institute Chicago plans missionary work in South America and further ties to Tennessee Alabama families Alene Raye Pitt marries Arthur B Chittick in Trinity Alabama with both sides’ education noted Mizpah Chapter 19 O E S to meet at Masonic Temple Tuesday afternoon

Miss Cavnar Carat Joe Flynn Dorothy Adcock Miss Adcock Mrs. Carlisle Decatur High School I. D. Carlisle Decatur Miami Jacksonville Fla Atlanta Murfreesboro Tenh F. W. Woolworth and Company Wegemueller Amazon Valley South America Tennessee Alabama Hennesley Grubbs Walter L. Grubbs Fairfax Chicago Moody Cou Chittick-Pitt Elmer Pitt Trinity Alene Raye Arthur B. Chittick Buffalo New York Miss Pitt Moulton High School Moulton Maryville College Maryville Tenn Chittick East High School Northwestern University Evanston Illinois Trico Products Corporation Ontario Canada

Personalities Attend Events In Regional Social Notes

Mr and Mrs John H Carter of Florence visit Mr and Mrs E J Carter. Mrs W M Simmons travels Saturday to join sister in law Mrs Cc F Simmons then to Red Boiling Springs Tenn for two weeks. Mrs P J Hinds of Miami after a short visit with sister Mrs C A Moore leaves today for...

John H. Carter Florence E. J. Carter W. M. Simmons Cc. F. Simmons Scottsboro Red Boiling Springs Tenn P. J. Hinds Miami, Fla C. A. "Moore

Gly-Cas Revival Story From a Alabama Farmer

Mr. M H Keel of Rural Route No 1 New Hope Alabama reports severe constipation dizzy spells headaches and fatigue before using Gly-Cas. After starting the herbal remedy he gained regular bowel action improved digestion and energy and his wife also benefited. Gly-Cas is sold by Lords Drug Store.

M.H. Keel New Hope Alabama Decatur Mr. Keel

Loyds Drug Store Ad Promotes Citywide Gist Network

An advertisement notes Loyd's Drug Store in this city and highlights leading pharmacists in nearby towns, signaling a regional emphasis on accessible medicines and expertise.

Fishing Popular on Wheeler Lake Reservoir Surges

Dr. C M Tarzwell of the TVA reports increasing Wheeler Reservoir fishing trips with March 18900, April 56100, and May 78800 figures. The data underline the lake system as a recreation hub for Decatur and North Alabama, attracting fishermen and tourists from neighboring states and boosting local hotels, restaurants, tackle shops, and related jobs.

Wheeler Lake C. M. Tarzwell TVA Forestry Relations Department Wheeler Reservoir Great Lakes North Alabama Decatur

Weather Outlook Promises Cooler Week Across Regions

The Associated Press reports a shift of cool air from the northwest bringing relief from heat. Montana Wyoming and North Dakota saw 40s early today with unsettled conditions in the south and showers from Colorado to Iowa and into Canada. Coastal areas face small craft warnings from Carabelle Florida to Morgan City Louisiana as temperatures rise to moderate summer levels elsewhere.

Associated Press Montana Wyoming North Dakota Colorado Iowa Canada South Carolinas Florida Georgia Gulf Coast Carabelle Fla Morgan City

Youth Drowns While Fishing in Alabama Lake

Wade Teat aged 14 from Chavies Alabama drowned Saturday afternoon in Scottsboro while fishing. He apparently stepped in a hole while wading out in a lake.

Scottsboro Ala Wade Teat Chavies

Social notes of region guests and visitors

Nashville residents host relatives while visitors travel to Cincinnati Asheville and Daytona Beach. Guests include Nell Frank Moore and Miss Augusta Moore from Gadsden. Others attend Ben Lippen Bible Conference in North Carolina and enjoy trips to Niagara Falls Great Lakes Canada and boat races in Decatur and Russellville.

Forney Steenson Tom Willingham Mary Ellen Smith Louie Ellison Alma Schauber Alma Butler Ben Lippen Bible Conference North Carolina A. B. Pickens Flo Prekeriss Hunter Brittain Annie Laurie Sivey Mickey Green Eugene Young T. B. Rogers and Sons Melvin True Niagara Falls Great Lakes Points Canada

Pattern 4403 at Home Street Afternoon Style

Anne Adams Pattern 4403 features three front skirt panels to elongate appearance and a curved neckline. The design uses contrasting yokes and optional sleevebands, with sizes 34 to 48 and 38 inch fabric guidance for size 36. Cost includes pattern, book, or both.

NE Adams Anne Adams Decatur Pattern Department Weat 17Th St New York N. Y

Soaring U S Outlays Push Toward 20 Billion Total

The budget bureau reports pending appropriations and contract authorizations could total over 20 billion dollars, the largest peacetime figure and more than double last year’s outlays. Current totals show 13.824 billion appropriated and 1.060 billion in contracts, with defense bills driving the rise.

Washington Budget Bureau Congress House Ways and Means Committee

Massachusetts men rent Brigton and Harrison Railroad for a day

Six Massachusetts businessmen rented the Brigton and Harrison Railroad in Bridgton Maine for a 12 hour excursion. They hired a professional engineer, ran trains along the 15 mile single line, took pictures, and paid $60 for the venture plus $50 to repair an engine. Many locals and campers rode the line as the unconventional celebration drew crowds.

Bridgton Massachusetts Taris Brigton and Harrison New England

Alabama Industry Edges Up In May to June Gain

Industrial activity in Alabama rose from 8.7 percent above normal in May to 9 percent in June, aided by smaller declines in coke and steel production and electric energy use. The U S index rose due to defense prep, while Alabama stayed above normal for six months. Year over year gains seen in ingot steel and pig iron, coal, and incoke production. cotton textiles lagged. New car sales rose 4.9 percent from May and were 18.7 percent higher than a year ago. State payrolls dipped 1.2 percent from May, with payrolls up 1.1 percent in the same period. employment up 7.4 percent year over year.

Tuscaloosa Ala Bureau of Business Research University of Alabama Alabama U. S

UAW Endorses Roosevelt for Third Term

In St Louis on August 5 delegates to the UAW convention approved a resolution backing Franklin D Roosevelt for a third term. The vote was 507 to 40 after a stormy debate, affirming unswerving support for the New Deal and his reelection bid.

ST. Louis United Automobile Workers of America CIO Roosevelt International Union Franklin D. Roosevelt

Manufacturers to Offer Film Here in Decatur

The Associated Industries of Alabama secured the picture Jour Town A Story of America produced by the National Association of Manufacturers. It will be shown at the Princess Theatre on August 6 and 7 to urge public attendance.

Associated Industries of Alabama Jour Town National Association of Manufacturers Decatur Princess Theatre Alabama

The Church Sermon At Central Methodist Saint Thomas

Dr Horace A Sprague a leader in the Kentucky conference preached on The Church at Central Methodist yesterday morning. He urged the church to tell the story of Jesus plainly promote Christian cooperation and uphold faith amid peril. In the evening Rev Ross Rueh preached The purpose of life to a receptive audience.

Central Methodist Church Horace A. Sprague Kentucky Conference J. W. Darrah Decatur Sprague Pentecost Jesus Jesus Christ Peter Rome

Funeral set for Miss Mary Lee Gunter

Funeral services are scheduled for Miss Mary Lee Gunter who died after falling from the twelfth floor of a Chicago hotel. The services will be held in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with arrangements announced by her family.

Tuscaloosa Ala Mary Lee Gunter Chicago

Death ends morals case against film director Gus Meins

Los Angeles reports the death of film director Gus Meins 47 who faced morals charges involving six youths. He was found dead in his automobile in Brush yesterday, apparently dead for days. His attorney Joseph K. Coady said Meins died by his own action from carbon monoxide fumes, fearing public scandal would ruin his career even without proof of guilt.

Los Angeles Gus Meins Meins Joseph K. Coady Coady

Applications Open for U S Civil Service Jobs

The civil service board announced that applications will be re captured through August 15 for positions including senior stenographer and junior stenographer, with details to be provided by the board.

Civil Service Board

Honor graduate Miss Gunter of Alabama linked to university dean

Miss Gunter, an honor graduate at the University of Alabama, is identified as the daughter of Mrs. Sue Gunter, assistant dean of women at the university.

Ala Miss Gunter University of Alabama Sue Gunter University

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Mizpah Masonic Temple Paulin Powell New Orleans Atlantic City ST. Joseph Aspirin Allen Grant Street MR. M. H.’ Keel Loyd’s Drug Store Weather Man Nashville, Tenn Nell Frank Moore Sam Schulman Lillian Lucille Smith Mrs Enos Smith Cincinnati, Ohio Augusta Moore Gadsden J. F. Graham Graves Pettey Clifford Knight Helen Coffee Sadie Hicks Ashville N. C Will Sandusky Louisville, Ky A. O. Sandusky Alma Snellgrove Montgomery B. B. Cavnar John Wiggins Louisville Marjorie Drake Huntsville Nell Dickert P. H. Sandlin Jr Lawrence County Julia Call Benevolent Society Hospital Eexubasts C. B. Sanders Birmingham E. B. Polytinsky Jean Ellen Russellville, Ala Joe Duncan Sam Pruett Sammy Daytona Beach Chenille UAW J. R. Daniels Walnut ,T Goidel’s Drug Store Helen Follett Eeee United 2Nd Ave Grant St Sorrow City Park Second Ave Move's Capitol America DW. .G. Robinson National Board of Review Loretta Young Columbia Picture Loretta Nay Young Mill and the Doctor Paul Baron Broadway Martha Manaulias Gertrude Michael Betty Melaught
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