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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1940

Page

3

Old Naval Vessels Restored To Full Commission

President Roosevelt orders revive of the Constitution and the Constellation as full commissioned ships. Union Jack raised aboard the frigates in ceremonies. both ships touted as symbols of wooden sailing days with storied combat histories and long service records.

W. B. Ragsdale Washington Roosevelt S. Knox Navy Constellation Baltimore Constitution Boston France Tripoli Caribbean Mediterranean Norfolk Philadelphia Washington Navy Yard Naval Academy Annapolis Naval Training Station Newport Boston Roads Atlantic Gulf and Pacific

Wedding in the parsonage and suspicions about a murder

Linda attends a quiet wedding in a chapel as Caroline and Terry wed. Robert worries Mina’s motive relates to the murder case and hints at ties to the public relations plans. Linda contemplates Parrish’s arrest and Ronald’s warning against publicity before deciding to wait for a fuller discussion.

Terry Mina Caroline Linda Robert Caroline Elizabeth Pickard New York Terry Hnd Rob

Indian Chief to Stand Trial Next Week for Murder

Wesley Cameron, a self-styled Choctaw chief, faces murder trial in Neshoba County as more than 300 tribe members gather on the courthouse grounds. Prosecutors say the Dancing Rabbit treaty allows Indians to be tried in white man’s court. an Indian interpreter will aid testimony.

Macon Miss Nombee County Wesley Cameron Cameron Neshoba Reservation

Randolph County Courthouse Fire at Wedowee

A fire of unknown origin gutted the Randolph County courthouse in Wedowee Alabama early today, destroying upper floors and draining the city water system. Probate Judge H M Brittain said the blaze was discovered around 4 am by the jailer who alerted residents with gunshots and horn blasts. City pumps drew water from a creek behind the jail as authorities fought the flames. all records were saved. Estimated damage was about 50 000 dollars.

Wedowee Ala Randolph County Court House H. M. Brittain Oas

Democrats weigh fate of bolters in Jefferson County

Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee will meet Tuesday to decide actions against members who supported Wendell Willkie, the Republican nominee. Walling Keith, director of the Roosevelt-Wallace campaign in Jefferson, said Willkie supporters may be asked to resign. No action planned against rank and file Democrats who voted for Willkie.

Birmingham Ala Jefferson County Wendell L. Willkie Walling Keith Jefferson Willkie Keith

U S Hard On Smugglers

New Orleans reports the U S government tightens action against smugglers along the Gulf coast. A 500 watt radio station will be built at Tampa to link immigration bases and deter alien smugglers as authorities study Lafitte era methods and expand patrols with two way radio communication.

New Orleans Jean Lafitte Gulf of Mexico Lafitte Tampa Fla Frank Hornyak Jornyak

Anne Adams Pattern 4523 Home Panelled Dress

Pattern 4523 by Anne Adams features a panelled front and seamed waist dress with optional pockets and contrast bands. Available in sizes 34 to 48, fabric needs approx 4 1 8 yards 35 inch plus 2 1 8 yards rayon for size 36. send 15 cents for pattern and 25 cents for book and pattern together.

Anne Adams Gay Ricrac Anne Adama Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York

Home Demonstration Club Hosts Sumptuous Hemstitching

Mrs. Cecil Tanner and Miss Hil da Weaver co hosted the Rock Creek Home Demonstration Club at Mrs. Tanner's home. The program was led by club president Mrs. Vista Self with an Italian hemstitching demonstration. Attendees learned the technique and planned to apply it to future projects. refreshments followed in a social hour.

Cecil Tanner Hilda Weaner Rock Creek Vista Self Tanner Miss Weaver

Man Held on Mail Fraud Charge Over 10 Cent Locket Scam

US Post Office Inspector said Joseph Vandayburg, 20, will face a hearing before U S Commissioner Louise Chariton on charges of using the mails to defraud. City Detective McCoy Helton reported the suspect sold 10 cent lockets inscribed My Heart is with the U S A at above cost. The packages bore return address L Clark secretary Alabama Patriotic Society.

Birmingham Ala Post Office L. Robinette Joseph Vandayburg U. S Louise Chariton McCoy Helton U.S. A Helton O. D

Alabama Water Service plans extension to Wetumpka facilities

Plans to extend the Alabama Water Service Company's mains to the new state women's prison and the convict tuberculosis hospital at Wetumpka have been submitted to the State Finance Department.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Water Service Company Wetumpka State Finance Department

McAbee Home Picnic Scene Honors Mrs. Holt

Relatives gathered at the McAbee home route 3 to honor Mrs. Holt of Memphis Tennessee. A basket lunch was shared under shade trees with many attendees including Lizale Holt Milam McAbee and children Wilma Dorothy and others from nearby towns and families.

Hillis Stanford Aaron Thomas Henry Stanford Ben Phillips Anna Ray Mary Christine Elkmont J. M. Head Howard Head Yon Winford Decatur Carl Spence Sami John “Sence Chattanooga Tenn Hilemont Veto Sam Campbell Max “Head Martha Ann Raymond Willis Jane Martha Fay Evelyn Cowan Turner Geo. Stoveall East Limestone Sarah McAbee Route 3 Holt Memphis Lizale Holt Milam McAbee Wilma Dorothy McAbee Willie Williams Arnell Howard Johnson A Wadeen O. K Thomas Bole Glen Danville Ala Willie McAbee Doris Wayne Lonie McAbee Arline Pay Nell Cha Howard Bobby Alvin Dee Lake Harold Hartaele Witt Long M ’ O'Neal

Local North Alabama Socials and Visits Report

Morcan County residents host and visit relatives across towns including Boaz Florence and Decatur with many guests and trips. Families such as the Merrells Cantrells Hypps and Hippos host dinners attend church and travel to Auburn Athens and Atlanta for gatherings during the week.

New Use For Silver Promises Germicide Truth

Dr. Alexander Goetz predicts silver may replace chlorine as a drinking water purifier. He and his wife Sylvia report experiments at the California Institute of Technology showing silver leaves water clear with a fresh taste.

Pasadena Calif Alexander Goetz Sylvia California Institute of Technology

Daily Want Ad Promotes In-Demand Apartments

Good apartments are in demand and available through Daily Want Ad. Advertisers seek to rent units quickly using the weekly classified service.

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