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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1940

Page

7

Christmas News From Decatur and Area Social Notes

Local paper lists holiday visits and family gatherings across Decatur and nearby areas including Blevins Johnston Winton and Waugh families. Several residents travel to Nashville Huntsville Cullman and Birmingham for events. Two notices announce Beach and Ray candidates for Alabama's Ninth District Democratic National Convention delegation.

Ly, Blevins Edgar McClure Shirley Nashville C. M. Blevins Route 3 Leonard McClure Here Herman Wener Leona Waugh Decatur A. G. Waughi LaMeasa Texas Jack Ranson Tanner Ovens College Mamie Winton GC. P. Johnston Fred B. Jennings Norfolk Ben Blevins Fred Ransom Joe Winton Blanche Hartselle Don Mikel Drs. Bragg Guyton Dorothy Mae Blevins Decaturs Silas Blevins J. D. Johnston Mary J. Johnston Ona Plumadore Huntsville Mary Peck Gordon Groover Mary Nell A.M. Dunaway Zack Preston Jimmie Stroud Hermoine Gilchrist Amanda Gilchrist Tom Wade, Jr W.T. Wade J.T. Howard Ada Herron C. P. Johnston Joe W. Winton Cullman B. F. Bean Beckie and Bonnie Altha Myrtle Bean Aaron Bean Florence W. S. Watkins Shelby . Atkins Birmingham Ala Thomas N. Beach Ben F. Ray Alabama Ray James A. Simpson State Senate Beach Jefferson County Lister Hill D.ala

Burglar Collapses After Drinking Whisky During Break-In

A 35 year old burglar paused at an Omaha bar and drank from a quart bottle of whisky. He collapsed when detectives intervened, was revived by firemen, and then removed from the scene.

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Georgia and Alabama Get Federal Highway Funds

Washington announces funds from the federal Works Agency for highway improvements and elimination of grade crossings. Georgia receives 3,995,118 dollars and Alabama 3,280,217 dollars, with funds available July 1.

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