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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1940

Page

8

Oats Profit Report From 3 1 2 Acres In Alabama

Robert Byars Jr of Moulton Alabama shows a net profit of 100.36 dollars from 3 1 2 acres of Hastings oats planted in September 1930 with no initial fertilizer and top dressed with nitrate of soda in spring. The yield was 256 bushels or 73 bushels per acre. Local farmers urged to plant fall oats to diversify crops, reduce erosion and provide winter grazing.

Robert Byars, Jr Moulton Ala Hastings Byars Lawrence County Mr. Byars

Eva Home Demonstration Club Meets At Mrs Dobbs Home

The Eva Home Demonstration Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Jack Dobbs home with fifteen members and two visitors present. Members discussed canning plans and noted a large stock of canned fruits and vegetables from gardens. Hostess daughters served refreshments as the club adjourned to meet at Mrs Earl McClung's home.

Eva Home Demonstration Club Jack Dobbs Cleo Childers Evie Ryan Parks Morgan Davie Morgan Vida Souila Cobbs Eunice Oden Mayre Lee Adams Earl McClung

Rains Boost State Crops Amid Mixed Fixes Across Alabama

A weekly crop bulletin reports light to moderate rains improving moisture for corn cotton and hay while conditions vary by region. Corn remains fair in Tennessee Valley and northern counties with some deterioration in spots. Cotton advances to fair in North Alabama but fair to locally poor in central and southern areas. Peanuts fair statewide. Cattle largely good with anthrac and pink eye noted in Middle Alabama. Grain seeds short. hay and pasture ample overall.

Montgomery Ala Cooperative Crop Reporting Service Tennessee Valley Alabama North South

Kansas City Town Hall Meeting Prompted Jobs Question

Kansas City's inaugural town hall event featured Mayor John T. Gage and City Manager L. P. Cockingham outlining administration aims and accomplishments. An audience Q and A followed with nine of ten inquiries focused on why residents have not received city jobs.

Kansas City John T. Gage L. P. Cookingham

Plans for Wheeler Reservoir land use announced

Willie Shelton announces 1941 plans by the Lawrence County Soil Conservation Association for Wheeler Reservoir area land. The plan includes fall small grains, following spring lespedeza, crimson clover and vetch seed in 1940 for 1941 harvest, and no row crops on the Reservation with pasture and hay for 1941. Public applications open August 27, 1940 in Hillsboro Courtland and Town Creek at specified times.

Willie Shelton Lawrence County Soil Conservation Association Wheeler Reservoir Wheeler Resco Lawrence County Shelton Wheeler Reservation Hillsboro O. Hardin Courtland Hughes Drug Store Town Creek

Revival starts next Sunday at this place in Morgan County

The community gathers for a revival beginning August 25 with J K Glenn and family hosting. Visitors include Grace Norris and Burre Norris of Austinville and many locals join weekend trips to Neel Hartselle Pratt City Lawrence County and Austinville. The Roberts reunion draws a large crowd with several families noted in attendance.

J. K. Glenn Grace Burre Lottie Arline Glenn Neel Sid Osborn Pratt City Lottie Glenn Lavern Maples Hartselle Jh» Rodgers Blount County Edwin Roberts Lawrence County R. H. Glasgow Gurnilene J. P. Glasgow Eva White Aline and Howell J. M. Glasgow Roberts G. C. Yancey Tanner A. M. Kirby Lauline Kirby Eady Elsie McAbee Mattie Pucket Hortence Glenn Austiniville Edger Tompson Clent

Triangle of love and danger at the theater stakeout

Linda faces a murder investigation as Ronald and Sarah contend for truth and alibis. Linda supports Ronald while Sarah admits feelings and departs, leaving Linda to confront a coroner hearing and wary press attention as the case unfolds.

Community Visitors and Rain Lacking in Morgan County

Morgan County notes show visitors from South Carolina Danville and Dayton Tenn as well as Cedar Cove and Louisville on short visits or vacations. Several families host guests and a revival at Forrest Chapel is mentioned while crops locally suffer due to drought and need for rain.

Pat Stepenson South Carolina Fred Stepenson Helen Burch Cedar Cove Ruby Owens Carlos Wilbanks Danville Ruther Self Roy Osborn J. Roberts Forrest Chapel Quiller Knighten and Sons Pervin Wallace Roy P. Roberts Dayton

Stolen Car Reappears Then Vanishes Again in Canton

Harry Lukers was delighted when his car was found but a locksmith failed to gain entry after the vehicle doors were locked. On returning with help, the car had been stolen a second time, leaving Lukers and police puzzled in Canton.

Ronald Sarah Linda Caroline Linda Darling Joe Rob Mina Canton, II Harry Lukers

False alarm in Birmingham uncovers cemetery workers union meeting

Sirens and police cars descended on a Birmingham neighborhood as officers investigated a reported Communist rally. They found instead the United Cemetery Workers, a gravediggers union, holding a meeting.

Birmingham Ala United Cemetery Workers

Gly-Cas Capsules Reported To Improve Constipation Relief

A testimonial from Mrs. W. A. Rhodes of Huntsville claims Gly-Cas capsules improved her chronic constipation and indigestion after one box, restoring sleep, reducing backaches, calming nerves, and aiding digestion as the laxative action cleared intestinal impurities. She credits Gly-Cas with regular bowel action and better health.

W A. Rhodes Stephens Ave Huntsville Lord’s Ievy

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