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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1941

Page

5

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Johnson at Somerville

A surprise birthday dinner honored Mrs. W. T. Johnson of Somerville Route 2. Guests included numerous Johnsons and friends from Athens, Hartselle, Morgan City, Muntsville, and Athens College. A noontime lunch and afternoon photos followed the gathering.

Mrs. Johnson W. T. Johnson Somerville Route 2 M. M. Johnson Julian Holmes Phillip Eva M. W. Ryan Hale Fay Jowell Hartselle I. B. Johnson Lizbeth Loyd Bruce Harold Gilbert Muntsville

Dr Caldwell's Laxatives with Syrup Pepsin Ad

Advert for Dr Caldwell's Laxatives combining senna with Syrup Pepsin to ease constipation and soothe stomach upset. Claims include gentle action on lazy bowels, stomach comfort, and kid-friendly taste. Encourages purchase from your druggist.

Dr. Caldwell

Personal News Ties Truman Ryan to Huntsville Family

College student Truman Ryan of Huntsville and Mrs. C J Keyes visited with relatives Charles Bette and David of Athens, spending the weekend with their parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs MN W Ryan of Hartselle.

Cathrine Ryan Athens College Truman Ryan Huntsville C. J. Keyes Charles, Bette and David Athens MN. W. Ryan Hartselle

Winter Model Plane Contest Held in North Alabama

Adjutant Longino of the Salvation Army announces a winter indoor model plane contest in the Red Shield Club on West Lafayette Street Thursday at 7 30. James Wright and Adjutant Longino direct the Aero Division with judges, entry rules, and prizes planned for classes and consolation awards.

Adjutant Longino Salvation Army North Alabama Red Shield Club West Lafayette Street James BE

Parking hazards after tree topple near fire station

A large sugar berry tree toppled onto a car parked near the fire headquarters causing substantial damage. Fireman Walter T. Hop was involved in the incident.

Walter T. Hop- 5

Feet and High Heels Warned Against by Fashion Advice

A fashion piece urges women to wear sturdy shoes and avoid spikes as improper footwear harms health. It notes 70 percent of foot ailments come from ill fitting casings and praises X ray fitting and oxford styles for walking and home use.

Vote Saturday for cotton marketing quota referendum

Morgan County farmers face a December 13 ballot on 1942 cotton marketing quotas. H B Orr of the County AAA Office urges wide participation, noting ballots are available by mail for those away on defense projects and must be received by 5 p.m. December 13.

Morgan Gounty H. B. Orr Corwnty AAA Washington Orr Morgan —County Morgan County

Anne Adams Jumper Blouse And Cap Pattern 4889

Pattern 4889 offers a back buttoned jumper with oval necklines to pair with a front opening blouse and matching cap. Includes options for short or long sleeve blouse and a trim cap with ribbon. pattern size range 2 to 6 with yardage details and prices. Orders to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams

Publication Order in Cottrell Equity Case in Morgan County

Morgan County Alabama circuit court orders publication for four weeks in Decatur Daily to defendants Neil Cottrell Basham and Arthur Cottrell non residents of Alabama to answer or demur by December 26 1941 with amendments filed March 29 and April 20 1941 and November 21 1941. Registration notice dated November 25 1941 by Marvin West.

Elizabeth Chambers Oscar Cottrell Circuit Court Morgan County Alabama Register Neil’Cottrell Basham Arthur Cottrell The Decatur Daily Marvin West

Sleepy Eugene Crumb Scores In Augusta Deed

Eugene Crumb sleeps too soundly in Augusta Georgia as a report notes a $160 stake tied to a deed dated in December. The brief item records a quirky financial note connected to a local property.

Augusta Eugene Crumb

Man reports stolen money from pillow after sleep

A man told police he found $160 in U S currency under his pillow before sleep, but woke to discover the wad missing. Police are investigating the unusual theft report.

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