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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1940

Page

6

Revival meetings and social visits fill weekend in Moulton area

A crowded Saturday night gathering at Mr Os home was followed by preaching by a brother and Mrs Leonard Peters hosting Coy and family. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harvey Rose and others at the new school event where Moulton beat New Moulton. Several households hosted visitors across Sunday with Modeen Gray Geneva Peters and Veto Wallace among those seen.

Leonard Peters Thomas Lively Eine New School Moulton New Harvey Rose Modeen Gray Geneva Peters Veto Wallace Vonnie Hill Coy Gray Elouise Montine Ferguwnt Agnes Geneva Roberts James Wasbourn Elmer Standridge Lucile Morgan

Miss Katie Gilchrist Hosts Bridge Club in Courland

Courland notes report Miss Katie Frank Gilchrist hosted a Tuesday bridge gathering at her home with guests Mrs W H Marsh Mrs J A Gilchrist and Miss Annie Campbell. Anne Lane Martin won the club prize. Guests and travelers from area towns are listed with several trips noted to Florida Auburn Red Boiling Springs Sheffield Birmingham Huntsville Albany Pontiac Pin Hook Moulton and Moulton area.

Katie Frank Gilchrist Bridge Club W. H. Marsh J. A. Gilchrist Anniie Campbell Anne Lane Martin Phillipa Edith Gilchrist Hood Harris Daniel Gilchrist Florida D. L. Martin Auburn B. H. Collins R. P. Vaughan J. B. Nichols W. L. Hokett Red Boiling Springs Mr. Hokett Ralph Agee Clarence Crowe Annie Brown Harriet Godfrey Sheffield A. F. Rebman, Jr James McGarry Lorene Iane McKnight Fred Rebman III Birmingham M. L. Tedder Huntsville Annie Lou McQuire Albany Jas. A. Gilchrist Laura Schroeder Pontiac Michigan Alma Fricke Hartselle Howard Gibson

Auction sale for Sadlin Realty collapses after ad error

Fayetville North Carolina August 9 The B P Sadlin Realty Company ruined its auction sale by advertising in the Fay etteville Observer. Prospective buyers rushed to the revival. The Sadlin offices purchased all the lots privately and the auction was called off.

Fayetteville, N. C B. P. Sadlin Realty Company Fayetteville Sadlin

Sunday Lesson on Psalm 19 in The International Uniform Lesson

Sunday School commentary reviews Psalm 19 as a meditation on God's creation and law. It highlights the heavens declaring God’s glory, the sun’s path, and the moral guidance of the Lord’s law, urging heartfelt prayer for cleansing from hidden faults and strength to live righteously.

Newman Campbell David Arctic Antarctic Africa Earth

Figure Building Exercises By HELEN FOLLETT

Many candidates for beauty honors feel out of the running due to a flat chest and undeveloped bust. Nature designs varying feminine shapes, and while small breasts are hard to alter, toning fibers can help. Night routines include warm baths, cocoabutter massage, and chest exercises. mornings require cold sponges and deep breathing. Teeth care is urged after meals to preserve enamel.

Nature

TVA chief predicts Tennessee Valley as Ruhr of America

TVA Director David E. Lilienthal toured the TVA region inspecting defense industries and projects in the valley. He told Jackson business leaders that exciting days lie ahead for the national defense program and urged closer cooperation between business and TVA.

Memphis Tenn TVA David E. Lilienthal Tennessee Valley Ruhr America Lilienthal Jackson

Legion department executive committee to meet in Montgomery

The new executive committee of the Alabama Department American Legion will convene in Montgomery. Department commander George L. Cleere announced the meeting for Sunday, August 18.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Department American Legion George L. Cleere

Five year old girl struck and killed in Birmingham

Five year old Ima Jean Wilson of Gardendale ran into a candy store and was struck and killed by a motor vehicle in Birmingham last night. Coroner Gip M Evans provided the initial report.

Birmingham Ala Ima Jean Wilson Gardendale Gip M. Evans

Morgan County Wal Hermoso News Briefs

Several from here attended Decatur boat races Sunday. Miss Lottie Black of Huntsville visited relatives and friends, including Mrs Izora Bonds. Visitors to Piney Grove and Corinth included Mrs Haugh Williams and Ernet Greer family. Various locals hosted guests and attended church last week. a Sunday afternoon and evening service is announced with all invited.

J. & Plemons Decatur Skippy Billy Byford Wer J.O. Junior Richard McGhee Pearl McGhee G. W. Bennick Martha Sue Belcher Marvin Lee Aubrey Driver Howard Vernor Hilda Sanders Bill Waddell Woodrow Speakman Hartselle Billy Martin Fayetteville Tenn Marvaline Lee Margaret McGhee W. F. Cryer Edna Faye Bennich Nell Bal- Tew Hubert McGhee Flint Ethel Lee Lottie Black Huntsville Park Wharton Mr. Wharton Mary Davis Russell Bill and Tommie Jack Russell Tom Russell Lacey Leon Chunn Floyd Key Falkville Owen Atkinson Day Woodland Dewey Day Ruth McAnally Hilda Elliot Lara Lee Johnson

Want Ads Update Reflects Daily Changes

Classifieds in the daily paper highlight evolving job postings, housing options, and miscellaneous items for sale. Readers are advised to check regularly for new listings and price adjustments.

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