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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1939

Page

2

Changes In Farm Lending Policies Expected To Follow Wallace Victory

Washington officials predict policy shifts in farm lending as the Farm Credit Administration tightens ties with the Agriculture Department. Secretary Wallace pushes for unified farm policy including soil conservation and supervision of FCA borrowers. F. F. Hill resigns as FCA governor. Dr. A G Black named to head the agency.

Wallace Washington Farm Credit Administration Agriculture Department FDA FCA F. F. Hill Roosevelt A. G. Black Agricultural Department Hill Congress Combinadyrtasnrs Hill Ass Federal Reserve System Federal Land Bank System Production Credit System Banks Department of Agriculture United States American Farm Bureau Federation Ot Hapeo National Cooperative Council

Walton County Flower Hill News Brief

Local residents recount visits with relatives and friends across Austinville Courtland Snead and Birmingham. Families including Moore Calvert Ausborn and Lambert share gatherings while planning Christmas events and Santa Claus visits.

Community Notes From Morgan County Churches

Christine Glenn was Saturday guest of Kathryn Terrell. Kathryn Terrell was Sunday guest of Lottie Glenn. Mr and Mrs F W Glasgow of Hartselle were in the community Sunday. Edwin Roberts and family visit Greenbrier this week. Elsie McAbee was a business caller in Decatur Saturday. Hartselle visitors included Edwin Roberts Austin Self C Roberts Lolett Roberts and Lavern Maples. Bell Rogers and daughters Eloise and Hendiene were Wednesday evening guests of Gurnie Glasgow family. Ruel and Vernon Nethery were Thursday evening guests of Bell Rogers family. Ben Ashworth and Eloise Rogers were Sunday guests of Margaret Nethery. Lavern Maples and Bell Rogers were callers in Hartselle last week. Jake Rogers was Sunday dinner guest of G W Roberts. Lucian Puckett and Ben Ashworth were Saturday night guests of J W and Louie Rogers.

Christine Glenn Kathryn Terrell Lottie Glenn F. W. Glasgow Hartselle Edwin Roberts Greenbrier Elsie McAbee Decatur Austin Self C. Roberts Lolett Roberts Lavern Maples Bell Rogers Eloise Hendiene Gurnie Glasgow Ruel Vernon Nethery Ben Ashworth Eloise Rogers Margaret Nethery Jake Rogers G. W. Roberts Lucian’ Puckett J. W Louie Rogers

Christmas Holiday Visits Reported in Morgan County

Local residents recount holiday visits with relatives across Morgan County. Mrs. Willard and Mrs. Adams hosted gatherings while families including the Pur year family and the Thompson baby joined kin. Florence native Miss Mary Hipps plans Christmas with M M Hipps parents. Jack Morgan of Auburn returns home for the holidays as Mr and Mrs Adams attend Rock Creek singing.

Mrs. Willard Robert Adams Ceaphus Turner Baby E. B. Puryear Peg Thompson Cullman J.C. Cobb Mary Hipps Florence M. M. Hipps M Oden Lawrence Noing Robt Ryan Russell Jack Morgan Auburn Adams Rock Creek Mrv R. M. Holmes

Pecan Tree Pays Farmer's Taxes in Oglethorpe

In Oglethorpe Georgia farmer Alva B Robinson says his fifty year old pecan tree pays his taxes by producing nuts. For twenty five years the tree has covered taxes with its yield. One year the harvest was valued at 146 dollars.

Oglethorpe Alva B. Robinson

New FBI Agent Installed in Birmingham Office

Edward P. Guinane was sworn in as special agent in charge of the FBI office in Birmingham replacing Edward A. Soucy who was transferred to Baltimore. Guinane begins leadership as the agency continues local investigations and operations.

FBI Birmingham Ala Edward P. Guinane Federal Bureau of Investigation Edward A. Soucy Baltimore

Gly-Cas Praised By Local Resident In Decatur Ad

A Decatur resident Mrs Isaac L Lee praises Gly-Cas for digestive relief after years of constipation and discomfort. She reports regular elimination, improved energy, and better sleep since using Gly-Cas with Loyd's Drug Store as the local point of contact.

Isaac L. Lee Third Ave South Decatur Loyd’s

Loyd's Drug Store Ad Promotes Modern Remedy

Loyd's Drug Store on Corner Second Avenue and Moulton Street in Decatur markets a modern remedy. Daily public meetings explain the product and its action. Price is $1.00 per box with a special offer of six boxes for $5.00.

Second Avenue Moulton Street Decatur

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Gene Ahern Boy City Park Erinegee Hs v Gunter Credit Clothing Lawrence County Mary E. Olinger Austinville Nancy Ausborn James Moore Henry “Calvert John Lambert Frank Calvert Courtland Jesse Terry Mary E. Payne Emma Payne Walden Hillsboro Jesse Moore Tom Holland Harvey Moore Henry Calvert Santa Claus W. D. Weinman Leni Holton Reba Walden Snead T.K. Ryan Margaret Ann Turner Hash B. Lindler J. D. Walden Lola Lindler Nina Helton Bill Fitzsimmons Detroit, Mich Morgan County Johnson Chapel Morgan County Robert M. McMurry Chicago Central v. M. C. A. College Glycas Loyd’s Drug Store Westinghouse Westinghouse Refrigerator Lussy Dinghouse Dealers
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