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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1941
Page
4
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The Daily praises Alabama extension work led by B. G. Hall and Miss Erien Rowe, noting Morgan County with 48 000 people has boosted farm income, diversified crops, and developed markets. It highlights an $8 million annual cash income figure and continued growth through government programs and efficient marketing.
Walter Winchell On Broadway recounts Hollywood journeymen who worked before acting fame. It lists Clark Gable, Greta Garbo, Cary Grant, Betty Grable and others with varied early jobs from tire factories to elevator operators, tracing how their paths led to stardom.
An article from the Laymen's League against Epilepsy explains epilepsy as a physical disorder with brain electrical activity changes. It discusses heredity, treatment with dilantin, and the social aim to reduce stigma while offering modern medical guidance and patient support.
An editor's note announces seven pamphlets by Dr. Logan Clendening available for 10 cents each. To obtain one, mail 10 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr. Clendening. Titles include Diet, Indigestion, Reducing and Gaining, Infant Feeding, Diabetes Treatment, Feminine Hygiene, and Hair and Skin care.
The article lists early diverse careers of future stars noting Ray Milland as a soldier and aviator, Nelson Eddy on a steam shovel, Fredric Douglas in politics, George Murphy on Wall Street, Rosalind Russell as a riding instructor, Robert Young in multiple jobs, and others including Pidgeon, Nat Pendleton, Ann Sheridan, and Me as a chorus member on the Strand Roof.
Miss Vera Nell Vice returns home after two weeks in Birmingham with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Dolphus Arrington of Birmingham visit the Vices. Russell Peck returns from Richmond Indiana with bus drivers after new Mor gan county school buses. Louise Vice stays near Union with Mary Riley. J M Crawford ill at home. G C Vincent family and Harold Waugh guests of M G Peck. Jim Cain visits. Joe Peck back to work in Hartselle after a week at home.
A massive cheese weighing one ton will be exhibited at the National Dairy Show in Memphis from October 11 to 18, drawing industry attention and visitors to the event.
An advertisement claims Gly-Cas has thousands of users and has sold over two million boxes since release. It urges regular use and notes it provides definite aid for constipation and related ailments with purchase at local drug stores.
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