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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1939
Page
7
Agriculture officials said a new grower loan program could be launched if cotton prices fall further, aiming to stabilize the market at around 8.30 cents per pound for middling 7-8 inch. Current prices near 8.7 cents reflect ongoing war fears and weak demand.
The Selma Baptist Association will open its 57th annual convention in Selma Alabama on Monday with representatives from all Dallas county churches and several from Lowndes county expected to attend.
Mr and Mrs Levy McKee returned home after a visit with her sister in New York and a World’s Fair trip. Miss Susie Hall went home to Pine Bluff Arkansas after days with the Martin family. Harden Odents attended Shoal Creek revival this week. W E Smith and children visited his wife at the T B Sanatorium. Julian drove a busload to Chattanooga Tennessee for a camping trip. A singing school taught by S J Self closed after twenty days. Frann Self and Velma King visited relatives in Decatur. Hilbert Weaver stayed with his grandmother Mrs Berry Hill and aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs George Jones in Florence. Monroe McKee hosted the S Tanner family at his home.
Morgan County notes show visits and gatherings around Pleasant View Round Top Blair and Mt. Vernon. Mrs Mamie Smith and son William stayed with sister Mrs Amy Shaw in Blair while Ora Williams visited G F and Gracie Mae Yates. Florine Maddox improves after illness and a large crowd attended Corinth singing. Edna Mae George visited Annie Cook as Tolbertge and Guy Williams attended church at Round Top.
The column urges proper posture to avoid spinal issues and chest constriction. It emphasizes keeping the shoulders back, tummy in, and back straight to support healthy lungs and energy. It warns slouching as the start of spinal curvature and lists visible signs of poor posture.
A health note advises posture to avoid hang-dog looks and suggests clavicular breathing to develop the chest. Five minutes twice daily with hands on hips and level head. It mentions pebbly skin on arms after sun exposure and outlines scrubbing, soap, coconut oil or lanoline, and a final splash of eau de cologne for a smooth surface.
Readers urged to send beauty questions to the Beauty Box Editor care of the newspaper. Include a stamped addressed envelope for a reply.
Rt Rev Thomas J Tollen bishop of Mobile is making his quadrennial pastoral visit to Rome. He will confer with Vatican officials and review church affairs during the trip.
Dr Ewart H Wyle spoke at First Christian Church on The Far Country urging self examination and forgiveness. He warned against spiritual swine fields and urged prayer and outreach to win others to Christ. Visitors from surrounding communities attended the evangelistic meetings.
Hanns Gutenstein a seven month Decatur resident and German Jewish refugee received a letter confirming his parents Mr and Mrs Fritz Guttenstein have arrived safely in Chicago from Ludwigshaffen Germany Quota numbers 5050 for Hanns and 6580 for his parents reflected about six months difference in refugee departure time He worked at Cooper Wells Hosiery Mill.
The Alabama State Employment Service office at 1010 Ferry Street will be open from 8 30 until noon Monday Labor Day to take continued claims for unemployment compensation. Manager H P Still announced the schedule today.
Anne Adams Pattern 4265 offers a custom-made style at home with gathered bodice, horizontal shirring, and darts. Sleeves options include three-quarter or above the elbow. skirt features slim front panels. Available in misses and women sizes, price details and order instructions included.
Lawrence County College Grove reports frequent visits among residents. Jim Stewart and family join Sammy Bell and Perry Fagan families. Alma Collins stays with G T Cross. Willis Rose visits near Trinity. Clyde Jones to preach at College Grove Church of Christ Saturday night September 2. event invites all.
A historical note on replacing rigid squad drills with efficient commands like Column Right and Right Face. It states the end of parade rest and port arms, cites the Machine gun’s deadly rate, and remarks on teaching rookies left from right amid ongoing training challenges.
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