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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1939

Page

5

Itinerary for Dr Lazenby Across District Churches

Dr M E Lazenby district superintendent announces a schedule of sermons and conferences. He preaches at Jones Chapel near Gale at 1 pm with an afternoon service, holds a quarterly conference in Decatur, and travels to Cambridge Addington Chapel Veto Courtland and Austinville for sermons and post service conferences.

M. E. Lazenby Decatur Lazenby Jones Chapel Gale Serence Ninth Street Cambridge H. G. Reese Addington Chapel Bremen W. G. Rhodes Veto Pettusville-Veto A. M. Jones Courtland R. F. McDonald Austinville H. E.right

Pipeline blasts cripple Shell line near Wichita Falls

A string of explosions ruptured about 40 miles of Shell Oil's 10 inch main near Wichita Falls Texas. The line under U S Highway 370 was blown by a scraper and compressed air during cleaning. Witnesses reported sections standing on end and windows rattled as blasts spread toward Henriet ta and along the Red River bridge claim dismissed. Roy Brinkley sustained minor injuries when his car was hit by debris.

Wichita .Falls Tex Shell Pipeline Company AML Ggn Roy Brinkley Wichita Ste Henrietta Wit-Esses Wichita Falls C. C. Ingram Red River

Community Plowing and Local Visits in Enon Lawrence County

Farmers in Enon Lawrence County continue plowing as social visits unfold. The page records numerous Sunday visits among families including McCaghren Hensley Myers Ledlow and Reeves, with guests Ozelle Laverty Hensley and Mrs Ora Myers, plus Friday and Wednesday hostings at various homes.

Orval McCaghren R. J. Hensley J. L. Bates Lamae Louise Ruby Jenkins C. C. Hensley W. Jones Herman Lindsey Hubert McCaghren J. T. Reeves Price Ledlow Emmett Melson J. T. Aelis A. J. Myers F. T. Kirby Laruta Owen James and Wayman’. Hensley Robert Myers

MEN ASSEMBLY HEARS WYLE ON MAN POWER

Men of the First Presbyterian Church heard Rev Edwin Wyle discuss the value of man power in church work. Rev Edward Ramage led a church questionnaire. Members were assigned duties to ensure all male members attend Sunday services.

First Presbyterian Church Edwin Wyle Presbyterian Church Edward Ramage

Mentho Mulsion advertised by Loyd Drug Store

An ad promotes Mentho Mulsion a cough remedy from the Dean of Pharmacy at a midwestern university. It claims a blend of beachwood creosote menthol and fig syrup provides quick relief for coughs from colds with a money back guarantee. The advertisement lists Loyd's Drug Store as its sponsor.

Edv. Loyd

Around Town Notes Prompt Fire Crews and Local Signage

Local fire department battles grass fires as signs confuse motorists along Canal Street near Lee. Community readers submit questions for daily interviews and praise home businesses, with readers from Decatur sharing views on patronizing local shops and supporting town merchants.

The _ Decatur Daily Eugene C. Justice Elizabeth Essex Princess -Theatre Decatur John Patterson, Jr 7Th Ave Pat Brock Canal Street Ruth Simmons Marion K. Vickery E. Walnut Street Nashvile

Mystery Drama for Danville on 21st

A mystery drama titled Closed Lips will be performed at Danville High School auditorium on Thursday night December 21. The senior class sponsors the event and selects the cast. Cast includes Mrs Radcliff Grace Poole Terry Radcliff Mable Hampton Mammy Jinny Helen Stephen son Patrica Stone Pat Dorothy White Willie Stone Ray Pritchard Jeff Malcolm Stephenson Star Eliven Helen Teague Bart Clay Hollie McAbee Radcliff John Harley John Clay Leon Stephenson.

Danville High School Mrs. Radcliff Grace Poole Terry Radcliff Mable Hampton Mammy Jinny Helen Stephenson Patrica Stone Pat Dorothy White Willie Stone Ray Pritchard Jeff Malcolm Stephenson Eliven Helen Teague Bart Clay Hollie McAbee

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