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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1937

Page

3

Unemployment Probe to Study Broad Business Recession

Senate unemployment inquiry to begin January 4 will broaden into a wide review of the recession. Officials say testimony from government and industry leaders will cover present activity and near term prospects, with emphasis on relief programs and budget implications for 1938.

Nathan Robertson Washington Senate Byrnes Congress Roosevelt Hatch Senate Economy Bloc Garner John D. Biggers Perkins Isador Lubin Bureau of Labor Statistics John Lewis William Green American Federation of Labor Marriner 8 Beccles Federal Reserve Board Leonard P. Ayres Cleveland Statistician

Local social notes from Macedonia include illness and visits

Mrs. Lee McCulloch is ill with friends hoping for a speedy recovery. Elkin Lamor and family visit Bostiam friends Sunday. Lillie Woodall host and Mildred McCulloch receive guests Sunday. Several visits among Linderman, Lamon, and McCulloch families noted. A ton silar operation patient Buddie Linderman recovering at home. Christmas tree and program on Friday December 24 titled The Transformation of Mary Lou. Remember preaching Sundays and Bible school Saturdays.

Lee McCulloch Elkin Lamor Bostiam Ola McDougall Lillie Woodall Lavern Woodall Jean Lamon Mildred McCulloch Lazelle Puckett Johnson Chapel Odelia Linderman Mattie Washburn Christine Laurice Howard Lamon Leslie Woodall Marvin Long Alan Linderman Buddie Linderman Odelle Martha Jean Cecil Linderman Walter Lamon Olga McDougal Dan Sparkman Oak Ridge Mary Lou

Ex editor Milton Garges dies in Center New York

Milestone obituary notes Milton Garges retired executive assistant to the general manager passes away in Center New York on December 23. The longtime newspaper staffer contributed decades of service and memory to the publication.

N. Y Milton Garges

I Carry Mimi Off In a Modern Dream

A young man writes and destroys a love letter to Mimi while reflecting on friendship and unrequited love. He receives Lionel and Olga’s sparse news, contemplates Mimi’s engagement to Fuller, and imagines a bold future as he and his father observe spring’s renewal, seeking meaning in a changing life.

Aunt Mary Mimi Mary Lionel Bernice St. Louis Jerry Fuller Andy Olga Fata Ta Cee Old City

Princess Pat member visits Decatur after 46 years

Capt Ben Scovell of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Regiment visits Decatur and meets Howard College classmate Judge B L Malone after many years. He stays at the Tennessee Valley hotel and hopes to present his Sign of the Cross reading in a local church, following a successful performance in Dyersburg Tennessee.

Ben Scovell Princess Pat Decatur Howard College B. L. Malone Scovell Tennessee Valley Hotel First Baptist Church Dyersburg Tenn

Advice On Preschool Hygiene From Health Dept Expert

Dr L B Murphr er outlines key child health issues from dental decay to malnutrition and sensory defects. He stresses early detection of tonsil and eye problems, balanced diets with milk, sleep, posture, and proper exercise to prevent lifelong degenerative diseases.

L. BR. Murphrer Morgan County Health Dept

Central Methodist Church Decorated For Christmas

Central Methodist church in Decatur unveiled innovative seasonal lighting praised for its dignity and harmony with the building. Decorations by Measers Lethel Smith and Murray House guided by Mrs J W Darrah evoke reverent contemplation and joy, urging worshipers to follow the radiant star to Christ.

Central Methodist Church Decatur Measers Lethel Smith Murray House J. W. Darrah Jesus Christ Jesus Christ

Blocked traffic by sat in restaurant over hot dog

A 150 pound patron blocked traffic in a Philadelphia restaurant by sitting down and refusing to move. A waiter ended the standoff by producing a hot dog tied to a string and dragging the steaming frankfurter onto the street with the dog following.

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