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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
3
Secretary Hopkins reports July business improvement remains moderate with rising orders and strong consumer demand. Industrial output rose seasonally, steel output near 90 percent capacity, while durable goods lagged as automobile production fell after early model year end. Prices edged lower for sensitive commodities due to global tensions.
Dothan Alabama and Union Springs have joined a growing list of communities in the state abandoning daylight saving time, moving back to standard time as of today. Local officials cited confusion and scheduling issues as key reasons for the change.
Doctors describe kidneys as a network of tubes that purify blood and support health. When they fail sleep is broken by frequent urination and discomfort, with backache dizziness and puffiness. Doan's Pills have long been used to ease these symptoms and help kidneys flush out wastes.
Lawrence County notes report the annual revival at Lebanon Methodist Church begun last Sunday led by Rev. Jones with assistance from Rev. Prickett of Moulton. Local residents attend services, family visits, celebrations, and a rain craving sentiment amid community life.
Marion Illinois August reports thieves in Williamson County target a 60 foot bridge span a boat dock at Crab Orghardt Lake and a lawn mower within a week. Officials have been notified.
Miss Martha Manley of Joppa and Ernest Pappas of Birmingham were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Holmes. The column lists numerous residents visiting relatives, trips to Decatur and Birmingham, a picnic planned for August 10 in Collis Shelton's pasture, and several family outings across Morgan County.
Southern National Guardsmen at Camp Beauregard receive quinine or Atabrine for malaria as routine immunization during war maneuvers. Officers say the treatment is standard not experimental, with dosing decided by tests and reactions. Stormy weather delayed training as 170,000 troops converge toward Camp Shelby for ejercicios amid mud and rain.
In Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. Homer Bagwell and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bramlet attended the singing at Union Grove on Sunday. Arthur Whisenant spent Saturday night with his sister and Mr. and Mrs. George Hutcheon of Ruth.
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