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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1941
Page
6
The Progressive Culture Club met at the Carnegie with president Mrs. John W Jones presiding. Members planned the year’s programs focusing on defense study and invited informed speakers while undertaking practical defense work. Meetings begin the first Tuesday in November as usual.
A parade of visits and travel centers on families and friends from Paducah Kentucky Electra Texas Middletown Kentucky Eminence Kentucky Tatwell Virginia and Birmingham Alabama. Residents attend graduations, recover from surgeries and shuttle between towns including Montgomery Athens and Wheeling. Several relatives and guests are noted with moves to Hyde Morgan and surrounding areas.
The piece argues Germany seeks French colonial bases to open the Dardanelles and advance into the Caucasus Iran and beyond. It notes Turkish vulnerability and analyzes three possible Nazi aims while British and Soviet positions hold. The analysis suggests renewed German pressure as winter slows Russia fighting.
A man wearing a knock on the door of a Philadelphia dental office was invited inside by technician Henry Pettit who then introduced him to a person holding a handkerchief over his jaw.
Anne Adams pattern 4861 offers two apron versions with front paneling and high curved sides for protection. Apron A features a plastron top, bias-cut panels, and ruffle trim. Apron B has straps integrated with the bodice and a scalloped top. Sizes small to large. fabric yardage listed. price 15 cents for pattern.
Extremely tall girls seek ways to avoid looking stately in dances and daily wear. Low heels and carriage play key roles, with a queenly pose and simple dress avoiding over decoration. Proportions and posture become assets as height is managed.
A visitor complained of a toothache, then was bound and gagged as a thief drew a pistol, tied Pettit with towels, took $15 from a cash drawer, and escaped. Police seek the suspect and review nearby footage and statements.
W P Boswell chairs Morgan county civilian defense appeal urging 200 volunteers by September 1 for ten warning stations. Chief Observers listed for districts include Trinity Garth Kimbrel Austinville Mrs Elmer Bussey and others as A D Sample leads air station setup.
Dr K W Kim a Korean native and former prisoner due to his Christian faith will speak at the Church of God on Sixth Avenue. The service starts at 10 AM Sunday. He studied at Anderson College Theological Seminary and did graduate work at the University of Chicago.
Miss Iane McKnight hosted a Tuesday afternoon bridge gathering with members and guests including Miss Harriet Godfrey. Mrs. James Blythe won the high score prize. Miss Harriet Godfrey took the guest prize. A salad course followed for attendees.
The U S east of the Mississippi saw warmer conditions while other regions cooled five to ten degrees. Greatest temperature rises occurred in the northern Great Lakes and New England. Saint Marie Michigan reached a 61 low from 47 yesterday as many places hit highs of 80 plus. Some arid Southwest areas exceeded 100 degrees with little rainfall and scattered showers elsewhere.
Readers are urged to check today's Want Ads for listed insurance agents offering savings. The brief promotes contacting agents shown in the section to compare policies and rates for potential discounts.
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