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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1934

Page

8

TVA frees firewood from Wheeler Dam area

TVA reservoir clearance chief L. N. Allen announced free timber near Wheeler Dam may be collected before stacking completes. Wood is stacked to aid combustion, and removal requires foreman permission. Inquiries directed to TVA reservoir clearance division in Decatur Alabama.

Wheeler Dam Reservoir L. N. Allen Tennessee Valley Authority TVA First National Bank Decatur Ala

Ancient Romans valued cleanliness. soap quality matters

Gladys Glad notes Pompeii’s soap making discovery shows early Romans cared for cleanliness. She warns against choosing soaps by color or scent and explains how excess alkali harms skin, advising use of pure castile or vegetable oil soaps that lather smoothly and leave skin soft.

Pompeii Castile

Smoking Ann T says moderate smoking won’t stunt growth

The notes present dubious health claims linking smoking to growth and harm and attribute a double chin remedy to Rachel with a Beauty Culture booklet. The language resembles promotional advice rather than medical guidance, reflecting outdated or unverified assertions.

Build For Eternity Plea of Speaker at Evening Service

The event reports a 7:30 evening service titled Satan Broadcasts with the sermon "Which Religion Saves?" It notes the conversion story of J. A. Games and mentions ill attendees invited to the services.

Satan J. A. Games

Gasoline Committee Report To Be Heard At Chamber Meet

A Chamber of Commerce board meeting will be held at the Hotel Lyons offices at four this afternoon to hear the gasoline price committee report. Secretary Gilbert urged all board members to attend and said other matters may be discussed.

Chamber of Commerce Board of Director Hotel Lyons Gilbert

Hearing Held On Fair Practices In Solid Fuel Trade

A regional code authority announces a public hearing in Huntsville at the federal building to set wages hours and provisions under the code. The session aims to hear dealers associations labor groups and individuals with interest as the authority seeks uniform rates and fair competition across three southern states including Alabama. Officials including H D Lacey C P Anderson Judge J Edgar Bowron and Sidney P Smith will attend.

Ne Osteo Aoe Pederil Cport Room Huntsville A Code Authority Divisional Code Authority National Code Authority Alabama H. D. Lacey Birmingham C. P. Anderson Codé Authority Sidney P. Smith

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