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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1941

Page

20

Beef cattle drive grows in Morgan County farms

About 200 Morgan County farmers have turned to beef cattle as a main or supplemental income. County Agent B G Morgan notes these farmers collectively earn roughly 60000 dollars, with beef cattle gaining prominence under the Tennessee War program and AAA incentives. J B Sewell and J P Simpson praise local beef quality and output potential.

Morgan County B. G Tennessee Morty John B. Sewell Trinity Community el “Y J. P. Simpson Hartselle John Pennell Decatur Packing Plant West Alabama

Tall Tales and Guatemala Gusts in a South Tribune Column

T H Alexander recounts a river of tall tales shared in bars and clubs from Barrios Guatemala to Meridian Mississippi. A village lottery theft yields 50 000 quetzals, with the old woman left prosperous. Capone appears in a dog tale linking Chicago and Florida, ending with a dramatic twist. Gasoline use rose sharply in 1940.

Tripe Guatemala Barrios Alexander Commercial Appeal Amis Dyersburg Tennessee Central America U. S al Capone Saturday Evening Post Alcatraz Florida South T. H. Alexander Route 1 Box 35 Franklin

Drying Fruits Demonstration At Local Club Meeting

The meeting at Mrs. Dave McKee's home opened with approval of minutes and a fruit drying demonstration led by Miss Rowe. Watermelon was served at social hour. The group adjourned to resume in September at Miss Martha Martin's home. Three abandoned Walker ore mines cleared for action.

Morgan County Myra Cecil Tanner Rock Creek Club Miss Fowler Florette Club Hong Kong Dave McKee Miss Rowe Martha Martin Alvis Oden Rock Creek Walker

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