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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1939
Page
4
Fragmented clippings discuss Decatur airport prospects and the push for local air service, plus regional uplift in construction and farming. Notes mention population counts from the census, rail and transport trends, and a mix of political and economic remarks across Alabama.
The weekly business activity index sits at 77.9 with 64.8 a year ago, tracking statisticians’ notes that 1938 improvements lag 1937. Birmingham studies city manager plans as reforms ripple through cities and towns, yet changes often revert to prior patterns without lasting gains.
The article notes Bibb Graves returned to North Alabama and spoke only about his long running freight rate battle. He predicted the fight should bear fruit within a few months and expected Graves to seize the upcoming opportunity to publicize the progress.
Visitors at Guntersville boat races faced a rare traffic jam and difficulty getting close to the event as a summer crowds swell to around fifty thousand. The Daily notes the turnout surprised locals, with Birmingham football games drawing far fewer attendees, and praises the arranging committee for handling an unprecedented rush.
In the capital a correspondent outlines how President Roosevelt might seek control of the 1940 Democratic convention. He notes warnings system gains, the risk of a third term, and the likelihood Roosevelt could back a trusted nominee rather than run himself.
The Mt Zion Baptist Church will hold its annual summer revival starting Sunday August 13 led by Rev Frank T Smith pastor of the First Baptist Church of Hartselle. An all day meeting plus two daily services will run the opening day with morning services at 10 30 a m and evening services at 7 30 p m The public is invited to attend.
An older medical column reviews remedies for poison ivy dermatitis including benzine wash, calamine lotion, and cold water. It discusses prevention testing with skin exposure, oral extracts, and injections, plus garden control via salt solution and kerosene sprays.
Funeral rites for Boyd Ray Shannon one year old son of Mr and Mrs Albert Shannon Trinity Route 1 were conducted at Caddo at 2 oclock this afternoon by Rev Dee Montgomery. Drinkard Ho wel directed burial. The baby died at the home Monday. Besides the parents a brother Coleman survives.
In Mount Vernon Alabama on August 8 a 16 year old swimmer named George lost his life during a proposed underwater endurance contest with swimmingcompanions.
A medical expert notes limited knowledge on lymphatic leukemia and points readers to comprehensive encyclopedias. Potassium medicines include various salts. bromides serve as sedatives for epilepsy. ironized yeast helps only when anemia is present, not for high blood pressure.
A reader asks about permanent corn removal after three months of paring. The guidance notes corns come from ill fitting shoes or stockings and paring is harmless. Another inquiry asks if replacing a removed lower tooth helps. experts say tooth loss weakens the jaw and endangers other teeth.
Readers can obtain seven pamphlets by sending 10 cents per pamphlet plus a self addressed stamped envelope. Titles include Three Weeks’ Using Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
A revival meeting is in progress at Danville Baptist Church led by Rev. Frank T. Smith pastor of Hartselle First Baptist Church. The revival began Sunday and continues through the week with Carl Green of Decatur directing singing and Mrs Calvin Long as pianist. The public is invited to attend.
Moore wrestled a risky maneuver to claim victory but slipped beneath the surface in three feet of water and died. Rescue teams recovered the body and closed the pond to investigations.
Miss Sarah Bloodworth and George Bloodworth returned from a visit to Mr and Mrs William Steed in Trinity. Mrs R G Gortner came back Sunday from Birmingham. Miss Nell Rowe returned from a summer vacation to Elkmont Springs Tennessee. Miss Florence Adams visits friends in Birmingham. Miss Edith Fussell spent Friday in Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Emerson McCulloch left Saturday for several days with friends and relatives in Birmingham and Montgomery.
King Zog and Queen Geraldine of Albania arrive at Versailles to reside in Chateau De La Maye once home to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Their son Prince Skander and Zog's three sisters accompany them in the entourage after travel through Europe.
All members of Morgan county post No. 15, American Legion, are urged to meet at the Armory at 7:30 Thursday night. The boys' program and other matters of vital interest will be discussed and full membership attendance is desired by officials.
A sermon on Luke 9 23 urging believers to deny self and take up the cross daily for Christ. It emphasizes self denial sacrifice and bearing reproach or persecution for the Lord as the consistent Christian life that glorifies God.
Miss Dot Quinn hosted a Saturday night gathering with games and late hour revelry. Refreshments were handed out at the back door by Mrs G C Vincent and Mrs Charley Quinn, as many neighbors and visitors attended from Morgan County and surrounding towns.
In Centralia Illinois on August 8 a fragment notes Isaac Hester born 1849 or 1850 in Centralia who was described as sweet sixteen and never married by 1865. The item hints at a local genealogy or anecdotal feature from the period.
Decatur column humor pieces describe generous neighbors and churchgoer life in light, playful banter. The jokes involve a wife complimenting a coat, a husband’s quips about improvement, and a misadventure with window cleaning and a lost chamois skin prompting a fall and mistaken arrivals.
A Decatur page mixes light jokes about juries and groceries with reflections on air travel safety and statistics from 1938. It notes passenger miles per fatality for U S and domestic lines, plus local humor about burglars, milk, and everyday matters.
The subject, turning 90 on Sunday, joked that he had not yet been kissed, reflecting a humorous personal milestone as family and friends gathered to mark the occasion.
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