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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1939

Page

3

7 360 MEN TO GO TO PANAMA ZONE

Washington reports that 7 360 additional enlisted men will reach Panama as part of a broader defense push. The 63rd coast artillery unit sails from Fort MacArthur as the Canal Zone garrison rises to 24 000. State Department boosts welfare staff and tightens money aid plans for Americans abroad amid European tensions.

Panama War Department 63Rd Coast Artillery Fort McArthur Calif Canal Zone State Department Europe Department United States Shanghai Congress China

Canal Defense To Be Strengthened

A rugged confrontation unfolds on Phantom range as Shot Rogers captures and interrogates a Mexican scout. Rogers uses fire and threats to force information about the gang, their movements, and planned cow theft, revealing heightened enforcement and looming retaliation.

Dies Committee weighs action against fascist groups sources

Washington reports the Dies committee seeks action against fascist groups including the German American Bund and the Silver Shirts. It orders the income tax records of William Dudley Pelley sent to the Internal Revenue Bureau and weighs prosecutions for foreign agents.

William Dudley Pelley Internal Revenue Bureau Pelley Washington Asheville N. C Robert B. Barker Barker

Morgan County Residents Among 356 UA Degree Recipients

Six Morgan County residents earned degrees at the University of Alabama along with 350 other graduates on August 19. The graduates named include Lola Winton Cudlip and Burnie H. Foote of Somerville, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Puryear of Decatur, Katie Louise Waddell of Decatur, and Jamie Mae Bean of Eva.

University of Alabama Lola Winton Cudlip Somerville Burnie H. Foote Boyd Puryear Decatur Katie Louise Waddell Jamie Mae Bean Eva

Maggie the Magpie Chases Milkman in Oklahoma City

Emma L. Scott reports Maggie the Magpie chasing the milkman around the area. The bird nips at his heels and calls the family dog for help, while Mrs Scott frees Maggie and the chase unfolds.

Oklahoma City Maggie Emma L. Scott

Lincoln infant dies after fall into stock pool

A 19 month old, Homer Merkle, son of Mr and Mrs Rex Merkle, fell into a stock pool in Lincoln Alabama and died yesterday. Lincoln is in Talladega county.

Lincoln Ala Homer Merkle Rex Merklye Talladega County

Former farmer charged with murder in J T Trawick death

DOTHAN Ala Aug 29 Henry Davis former operator of a model farm near Dothan was charged today with first degree murder in the death of J T Trawick Jr 32 a member of a prominent Dothan family Mia was slain at a downtown lunch stand Saturday night

Dothan Ala Henry Davis J. T. Trawick, Jr Mia

Local Social Notes From Courtland And Nearby

Courland society circles list visitors and departures with residents hosting guests from Okmulgee Birmingham and Memphis. Local clubs meet with Girl Scouts Baptist Youth and Campfire groups reporting box suppers and patrols with leaders and members named.

Carrie Simpson Jack Okmulgee Oklo Alvin Horton Shanghai China Ralph Sanderson Rey Louis Yelanjian Birmingham Yelanjian Presbyterian Church J. H. Green Huntsville Annie Chrissman Betty Ann Hurley Memphis J. K. Clark Annie Brown Godfrey Mt. Hope Mt. Hope School Lena Prosser Decatur J. H. Nichols Helen Bynum Atu Jeff Norwood T. B. Norwood Russellville Baptist Church Berenice Letson C. C. Horton Clarence

Scout Troop 4 Meeting At Central Methodist Church

Scout Troop 4 held its regular meeting at Central Methodist Church on Monday August 28 at 730 pm. The assistant Scout Master Gilbert Ford collected dues and the troop was organized after a brief business discussion. Nominations were opened with James Thomas Wade Jacobs and others named for key posts.

Central Methodist Chure Gilbert Ford Oscif Napps James Thomas Wade Jacobs Raven Eagle Owl Kenneth Kirby

Pastor C. T. Patton Honored at Surprise Birthday Party

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Arthur hosted a surprise party at their Ferry Street home on August 28 honoring Rev. C. T. Patton. Hosts and guests, including Rev. Bebe H. Patton of Detroit and many families, shared gifts and refreshments in a warm observance.

Eugene Arthur Ferry Street C. T. Patton Bebe H. Patton N. F. Harrison Detroit Michigan Hollis Cox P. ©. Phillips Paul and Frank G. G. Cornelius

Bee Line highway to be rebuilt cutting curves and widening

Highway officials announced Elimination of curves on U S 31 from Ariton to the Pea river will shorten the section by two miles and boost safety. Twenty seven curves will be reduced to four with no more than three degrees and at least 1000 feet visibility. A steel and concrete overpass across Atlantic coast line tracks is planned and the Pea river south approach will be raised six feet to avoid flood levels. The new route will be 38 feet wide with 22 feet of pavement.

Ariton Pea River Highway Department Atlantic Coast Line J. A. Baird

Calotabs Offer Calomel Replacement Night Relief

Calotabs replace old calomel for biliousness and torpid liver with fewer drawbacks. One or two tablets with milk at bedtime cleanse the system and refresh the head and stomach. Genuine Calotabs sold in marked packages, family size 25 cents, trial 10 cents at your dealer.

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