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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1941

Page

8

Propaganda Flares Across Gulf States War Forecast

A fragmented report alleges widespread propaganda in Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas and Tennessee about a staged war led by Premier Kotmik and President Oosenay. It claims 1918 battles shifted Arkan sas and Louisiana to Kotmik control with frontier violations by Kotmik planes. Neutral observers warn that war seems likely.

Oosenay Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas Tennessee Kot Unkis Kotmk Kot- Mik Kansas Oklahoma Texas Missouri Kentucky Almat Kotnik New Orleans Kodun Kis

Morgan County Rescue News Recap

Local notes report visits and callouts around Morgan County. Families such as Edwards, Helms, Moon, Pettit and Whisenant share weekend visits, Friday gatherings, and Sunday meetings. Events include singing at Pine Ridge and various calls or visits among residents and relatives.

Henry Edwards Land Linda Faye Riday J . Hila Carter Columbus Georgia Birdie Moon W. GG Whisenant Melvin Marvin Ella Pettit Pine Ridge S. Edwards Edwards Mod Claude Edwards A. G. Helms Huntsville M. Helms Roy Edwards Paul Modie C. S. Edwards Ela Carter Chilldren Baron Jana Mrs. Oden Mount Tabor Rule Mae Whisenant Agnes Helms White Moon Parker Decatur Irie Compton P Audry Kathleen Ann Pettit Wilma Moon Virgie ‘Mae Helms J. D. Hennessee Bila Pettit

Lawrence Co Okolona Church Revival Dedication

The dedication service for the church in Okolona featured Dr J Milford of the First Baptist Huntsville as speaker and Rev J A Beams preaching during ongoing revival services. Town visitors attended the Sunday service with residents from Moulton Decatur Town Creek Fioral being represented.

J. Milford Bapchurch Huntsville J. A. Beams Moulton Deca- Eva Town Creek Fior Butler Valparasio Fathr Old i Y Bloomie Beck Picmith Olfe Springsolph

Golden Wedding of Rev and Mrs Frank Aldridge in Hartselle

Rev and Mrs Frank Aldridge celebrated their Golden Anniversary in Hartselle on a weekend marked by many courtesy calls gifts and wishes. The retired Methodist minister and his wife plan to settle on East Main Street with Mrs Aldridge having hosted multiple gatherings for friends and relatives across the state.

Frank Aldridge Mra Aldridge Rev Methodist Church Hartselle East Main Street Flist Methodist Church

Luncheon Honors Mrs Huse at New Albuquerque Home

Mrs. John Huse formerly Miss Nelle Sample was honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Guy Roberts at her Somerville Road residence in Albuquerque New Mexico. Attending were Mrs. Herbert Payne of Anniston Mrs. Prentis Payne of Florence Mrs. Louis Blizzard of Decatur Mrs B A Elliott of Scottsboro and Mrs. Max Sobotka and Mrs. Robert Perry. The hostess gave a gift to the honoree.

Aaron Bean Decatur J. J. Beaty Jacksonville Fla D. A. Slone John Huse Albuquerque New Mexico Eugene Sample James Aldridge Webster North Dakota Frank Aldridge William Turney Birmingham G. P. Freeman Russellville Roy Hewlett Warren Hire Anniston Luther Roberts J. W. Henderson Roy Newman J. F. Stewart Nelle Sample Guy Roberts Somerville Road Huse Herbert Payne Prentis Payne Florence Louis Blizzard B. A. Elliott Scottsboro Max Sobotka Robert Perry

Mrs Roy Newman Hosts Friday Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs Roy Newman hosted the Friday Bridge Club at her home on the B-Line Highway. Mrs Howard Evans won the high score and club trophy, while Mrs Oliver Blizzard took the bingo souvenir. Guests included Mrs J W Horton and members Mesdames Harold Parker J W Henderson J F Stewart Jr Oliver Blizzard Arthur Howell and J R Stone.

Roy Newman Howard Evans Oliver Blizzard Harold Parker J. W. Henderson J. F. Stewart Arthur Howell J. R. Stone J. W. Horton

First Methodist church board hosts August meeting

M. G. West and J. K. Haynes led the First Methodist church board of stewards for the August session. Dinner was served in the church dining room before the monthly business meeting. Attendees included S. M. Nelson, R. T. Puckett, J. F. Stewart Jr, W. L. Groover, W. V. Pattillo, Fred Bennett, W. J. Terry, Cecil Johnson, Euclid Johnson, Dr. A. M. White, Dr. E. R. Currier, Luther Roberts, John Cooper, H. E. Orr, J. E. Peck, E. L. Drinkard Jr, Malcolm Roberts, Rev. John F. T. Brown.

M. G. West J. K. Haynes First Methodist Church S. M. Nelson R. T. Puckett J. F. Stewart, Jr W. L. Groover W. V. Pattillo Fred Bennett W J. Terry Cecil Johnson Euclid Johnson A. M. White E. R. Currier Luther Roberts John Cooper H. E. Orr J. E. Peck E. L. Drinkard, Jr Malcolm Roberts John F. T. Brown Haset

Hostess Miss Anné Speake Leads Patriotic Party

Miss Anné Speake hosted a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Speake honoring Martha and Memory Richards of Columbus Georgia. Guests included Miss Jane Duke of Tampa. Decorations reflected a patriotic theme with iced drinks, dainty sandwiches, and cakes served.

Anné Speake Fred M. Speake Miases’ Matha Memory Richards Columbus Frank Aldridge Miss Speake Martha and Jane Duke Tampa

Local residents and travelers visit in Ala towns and Huntsville trips

Social notes list numerous visits and travels. R J Scott spends vacation in Sipsey while Woodrow Culver of the U S Air Corps visits family en route to Maxwell Field. Others include Mrs Paul Thomas and Betty Lou in Waldermose Springs, Robert Griffith and Gorman Grisham in Huntsville, and extended visits in Decatur Birmingham Moulton Florence and Somerville as families host relatives and friends.

Sipsey Ala Woodrow Culver U. S. Air Corps J. R. Culver Maxwell Field Denver Paul Thomas Betty Lou Waldermose Springs J. P. Walter

Devil Is An Old Fogey Sermon Topic

Dr. Monroe Parker will preach The Devil Is An Old Fogey tonight at the big tent revival at Fourth Avenue and Johnston Street. He shared a past life story and described witnessing God moving in the evangelistic field. Several attendees responded to the invitation as Parker and his wife sang a duet and Earl Johnston performed Christ Is Not a Disappointment.

Monroe Parker Fourth Avenue Johnston Street Evangelist David Parker Earl Johnston

Visitors join revival attendees in Anderson Alabama

Visitors to the Lauderdale area joined Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson and daughter Irene for revival meetings in Anderson Alabama. Among them were Van B. Welles and son from Auburn dale Florida David Culls and family Hollis Joiner Herschel Gipson Mattie Thomas Oscar Arthur Fred Thomas Homer Evans Melvin Stutts Edna Rogers Irene Johnson and others Miss Ruth Rogers Pauline Griffin visited Decatur last week.

J. W. Johnson Irene van B. Welles David Culls and Baby Auburndale Florida Hollis Joiner Anderson Ala Herschel Gipson Mattie Thomas Oscar Arthur Fred Thomas Homer Evans Melvin Stutts Edna Rogers Irene Johnson Clifford Gross Charlie Dunny Irma Ruby Birdsong Marie Evelyn Dungy Flora Mae Parsley Paul Bauer Homer McSherry Lillie Griffin Charlie Dungy

Flower Hill Revival Underway In Lawrence County

A revival began at Flower Hill on Sunday with Pastor Rev. Jesse Faldrip of Town Creek assisting. Locals visiting relatives include Miss Mattie Louise Reed of Molton Route one and Mr. and Mrs. Sherad Gains of Tuscumbia. Others attended or hosted Sunday gatherings in the area.

Flower Hill Jesse Faldrip Town Creek Mattie Louise Reed Moulton Route One Jesse Moore Sherad Gains Tuscumbia Gerthie Alred Evelyn Moore Loretta Hermione Hill J. N. Olinger Decatur James Moore Dawson Cottingham Clyde Bankston Childersburg

Make This Pattern At Home Gay Panelled Kiddie Frock 4696

Anne Adams presents pattern 4695 for a panelled dress for a little girl. The design features curved front yoke, optional side panel sash, and trim with buttons or ruffles. Sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 with fabric needs listed. order by mailing 15 cents and size name address style number.

Anne Adams Anne Adamsé Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

Oil tests at Atmore prison farm and river bed rights

Alabama grants authority to a Texas company to perform oil tests on the 8,000 acre Atmore state prison farm and invites bids on mineral rights along six miles of the Alabama river bed in Clarke and Monroe counties. Bids close August 18 as a western concern seeks to connect its riverfront holdings.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Atmore Clarke Monroé

Home Invasion Report From Chicago to Louisiana

A fragmented notice from a Chicago area report notes a burglary at the home of a couple named Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Manola who have since moved to Louisiana for their honeymoon.

Chicago Sebastian Manola Louisiana

Sloss-Sheffield to Open Two New Iron Ore Mines

Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company plans to open two iron ore mines in North Alabama within two months. One is near Leighton and the other at Russellville. Together they will produce about 360000 tons annually for the Birmingham district furnaces, with construction costs around 350000 dollars and about 75 workers at each mine.

Birmingham Ala Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company North Alabama Russellville Leighton Sloss-Sheffield

Bride’s Parents Seized Wedding Gifts in Dispute

A domestic dispute led to the bride’s parents taking all the wedding gifts. The incident centers on family tensions and the contested ownership of presents. Police were notified but no arrests reported.

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