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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1940

Page

7

Good Attendance at BPW Club Meet

Twenty four members and guests of the Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club attended a Friday night picnic at Woodall's. Mrs. E G Hamilton presided. Guests included Misses Mar Leonard Mabel Claire Leonard of Athens Mrs Jack Coolidge and Miss Roberta Winton. Regular meetings resume in September with the first on September 5 in Lyons Hotel private dining room.

Decatur Business and Professional Women’s Club Woodall’s E. G. Hamilton Mar Leonard Mabel Claire Leonard Athens Jack Coolidge Roberta Winton Lyons Hotel

Tuscaloosa Man Bitten by Snake During Logging Trip

Moody Johnson, 31, was seriously ill at his home after a rattlesnake bit him on the ankle during a logging trip in Perry County. The snake struck Johnson, knocking him to the ground, as he faced the bite while working.

Tuscaloosa Alf Perry County Moody Johnson Here Johnson

Cromwell Calls Willkie Hoover Debate on Economics

New Jersey rally notes James H. R. Cromwell former U S minister to Canada and Democratic U S Senate candidate urges a Willkie Hoover economics debate to illuminate policy differences Roosevelt era. He compares Willkie to Rip Van Winkle and warns against a New Deal shift. Charles Edison, Democratic candidate for governor, vows he will not be a yes man.

Sea Girt N. J James H. R. Cromwell U. S Canada U. S. Senate Wendell Willkie Herbert Hoover Roosevelt National Guard Cromwell Rip van Winkle Willkie Navy Charles Edison

Decatur Area Praised in The Motorist Feature

The Motorist highlights Decatur as a recreational hub around Wheeler Lake with broad distribution. T J Cottingham, president of State National Bank, led cooperative publicity efforts with the publication staff. An favorable article with pictures accompanies the feature.

Decatur Wheeler Lake Motorist T. J. Cottingham State National Bank

Man Killed by Johnson’s Companion, Brief Report

Man died after an attack attributed to one of Johnson’s companions. Johnson himself was unconscious when he reached a physician several miles away for aid.

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