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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1949

Page

8

Britain Moves To Cut Spending

London reports the British treasury ordered all government departments to cut spending in a bid to save about 600 million dollars, five percent of the budget, amid a financial crisis. The move, attributed to Chancellor Sir Stafford Cripps, may force limits on social services and the national health program if Washington talks fail.

London British Treasury Treasury Britain Stafford Cripps United States Washington National Health Service Washington Parley Paul G. Hoffman European Cooperation Administration

Dannelly Reelected President of Alabama Methodist Board

Dr C M Dannelly of Montgomery was reelected president of the Alabama Methodist conference board of lay activities at Huntingdon College. W C L Mackey of Pensacola was reelected vice president and Hartnell Davis of Montgomery secretary treasurer.

Montgomery Ala C. M. Dannelly Alabama Methodist Conference Dannelly Huntingdon College W. CL. Mackey Pensacola Fla Hartnell Davis

Italy Builds Ships In Merchant Marine Push

Italy reports forty nine merchant ships under construction in its shipyards totaling 217 380 gross tons as part of a state drive to expand naval commerce and merchant fleet capacity across the period.

Italy Rome Merchant Marine Ministry

Animals That Cope With Man In America

Three species adapted to human surroundings are changing their ranges in the United States. The coyote, armadillo, and white tailed deer are thriving near civilization, aided by cleverness or protective behavior. Coyotes spread from the west to Ohio and Alaska. armadillos push east and west from Texas. deer prosper as forests thin. Each species has ecological and economic impacts ranging from livestock predation to hunting revenues, while officials monitor populations and seasons.

Alton L. Blakeslee Science Reporter New York United States Harold E. Anthony Department of Mammals American Museum of Natural History Smart Ohio Alaska Anthony Texas South America Mexico American Southwest

Hartselle Youth Activities Week Near Close

Youth Activities Week at First Methodist church ends Sunday with closing exercises. Friday candle light communion at 8 30 pm in the main auditorium. About 135 youths and parents enrolled in nightly classes with supper at 6 30, vesper prayers, recreation, and teaching by Rev. Draper and others.

First Methodist Church Daniel E. Draper New Hope Methodist Church North Alabama Methodist Youth Fellowship Woodfin Grove Falkville Methodist Church J. Clifton Draper J. C. Draper Jr Falkville

Entertain at Buffet for Visitors

Mr. and Mrs. F A Bennett hosted a buffet supper at their home last Thursday night for Mrs. J F White of Rosebud and Mrs. Lillie McCormick of Gandy s Cove, house guests of Mr. and Mrs. J F Stewart Sr. Also attending were the Stewarts, the Bennetts and their children, along with several local guests.

F. A. Bennett J. F. White Rosebud Texas Lillie McCormick Gandy's Cove J. F. Stewart J. F. Stewart Sr J. F. Stewart Jr Frank J. E. Peck Elizabeth Rupert Charles Stewart Betty Jane Jimmy Freddy Bennett

Barnes Celebrates 76th Birthday With Dinner Party

A. E. Barnes marked his seventy sixth birthday Sunday with a home dinner party. His nephew Hugh Taylor of Childersburg joined the celebration, along with Mrs. Barnes and several relatives and friends from Sheffield and Childersburg.

A. E. Barnes Hugh Taylor Childersburg Barnes J. A. Clements Hendrix White Sheffield Hugh Frank Riddie Childersourg

Outing at Lake Hometown picnic by Home Makers club

The Home Makers' club held a Hatfield Lake picnic Tuesday night. A bountiful supper was served and eaten. Afterward some attendees enjoyed skating. Members and their families enjoying the delightful affair were present.

Lake Home Makers’ Club Hatfield Lake

Picnic Guests Gather at Birmingham Social

Mr and Mrs Leon Benner and children with Mrs I A Martin Sr and Jr and son from Birmingham joined Sunday visitors Mr and Mrs J K Haynes Mrs Y A McCall and Miss Marvy Frances McCall. A meal was served noon under shade trees between the Haynes and McCall homes with guests Dennie and Gayle Griffith Mr and Mrs W P Newman and Joanne Dean.

Leon Benner I. A. Martin Sr I A. Martin Jr I. A. Third Birmingham J. K. Haynes Y. A. McCall Marvy Frances McCall Haynes and McCall

Mrs M B Harrison Admitted To Vanderbilt Hospital

In Nashville Tennessee Mrs M B Harrison is hospitalized at Vanderbilt where she was admitted Monday morning and is undergoing treatment. Reports indicate a possible operation later this week. Mr Harrison and Mrs William Cost are with her and will remain in Nashville for the time being.

Nashville Hospital M. B. Harrison Vanderbilt Hospital Nashville Tenn

Methodists of State Purchase Hotel Structure in Birmingham

The Alabama Methodist church has bought a three story Birmingham hotel for use as state headquarters at a price of 115000 dollars. A committee led by Dr. G M Davenport negotiated the purchase with approval from Bishop Clare Purcell. Plans for a building fund drive will be submitted to the Alabama Methodist Conference in Montgomery and to the North Alabama Conference in October. The brick building stands next to the First Methodist church near the downtown business district.

Birmingham Ala The Methodist Church of Alabama G. M. Davenport Decatur Clare Purcell Alabama Methodist Conference Montgomery North Alabama Conference First Methodist Church

Ice required for railroad car trip across the coast

As much as ten tons of ice is needed to chill a single railroad refrigerator car on a coast to coast journey.

Peanut Machine Debuts In Georgia Tests

In Tifton Georgia on August 24 7 a peanut combine harvester showcased at the Georgia coastal plains experiment station promises dramatic gains. After three years of research the mechanical device performs in one hour tasks that previously required weeks, handling harvesting shelling and processing while nearly ignoring goobers.

Tifton Georgia Coastal Plains Experiment Station

Israel seeks cattle studs in Australia and New Zealand

Israeli cattle expert Eliyahu Hopovetski, now in Australia, aims to buy 2,000 stud cattle for Israel. He spent 20 days in India reviewing cattle breeding and will stay in Australia and New Zealand for several months.

Sydney Israel Australia New Zealand Eliyahu Hopovetski Hopovetzki India

Committees Named By Bureau Head For Meeting in Auburn

Alabama Farm Bureau Federation announces conference chairmen for the 28th annual convention in Auburn at Alabama Polytechnic Institute September 7 to 9. Dairying A F Randall Seale livestock J Bruce Henderson Millers Ferry hogs Grady Dunn Samson peanuts J Milton Shipman Banks poultry Forrest G Bridg es Notasulga rural youth A C Adams Sterrett truck crops Frank Earle Blacksher.

Auburn Ala Alabama Farm Bureau Federation Alabama Polytechnic Institute Walter L. Randolph A. F. Randall Seale J. Bruce Henderson Millers Ferry Grady Dunn Samson J. Milton Shipman Banks Forrest G. Bridges Notasulga A. C. Adams Sterrett Frank Earle Blacksher

Oil Output Led by United States in 1948

The United States produced about 60 percent of the world oil supply in 1948, reflecting its dominant role in global energy markets and petroleum production during the postwar era.

United States

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