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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1940
Page
4
Decatur did not enter and Gadhden's school band took first honors at the annual Blue-Gray game in Montgomery, securing top recognition for the school.
A broad Decatur rejoices in local trade gains and river access while urging fiscal discipline on bond issues. The piece notes national talk of Bankhead politics, Latin American policy, and presidential-term debates, with observers urging prudent governance and civic investment.
25 years ago today dated January 2, 1915 the Associated Press reports Russia urged Great Britain to take part in a demonstration against Turkey as a show of allied resolve during World War I.
Hundreds of state employees joined Governor and Mrs Frank Dixon at a New Year reception in the executive mansion yesterday. Coffee and cake were served as guests were greeted in a festive mood.
The article explains that child jaw bones are soft and habits like thumb-sucking can deform teeth and jaw structure. It notes sleeping positions and habits may alter facial contours, urging parents to help break the habit with case-specific approaches. Also mentions later-life changes in thumb appearance.
Prunes offer nutritional advantages and remain valuable dietary items after holidays. Dried fruits are preserved fruits with concentrated nutrients and fiber, making prune consumption practical for balanced meals and regular digestion.
A nostalgic piece blends verses on renewal with a humorous social vignette. It contrasts a hopeful year mood with moments of everyday friction, urging kindness, patience, and self improvement while touching on social quirks and human ambitions.
Risks of low blood pressure include reduced vitality and weakness after illnesses. Insurance data since 25 show longer life expectancy post 25 but less life enjoyment. periods follow infections like influenza. Treatment emphasizes increasing weight and improving nutrition.
Editor notes that Dr Clendening provides seven health pamphlets at ten cents each. To obtain a desired pamphlet readers must send sixteen cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Logan Clendening in care of this paper. Pamphlets include topics on dieting indigestion infant feeding diabetes feminine hygiene and care of hair and skin.
Mr and Mrs L L Kennedy and family of Birmingham were Christmas guests of Mrs E K Chunn and family. Mrs Herman Waugh and Mrs Fred Jennings of Decatur visited the Holders. Miss Ollie Louise Turney stayed with Miss Beatrice Key in Somerville. Grace Garrison of Decatur visited the Chunns. Marvin Garrison visited the Johnsons. Bud Murphy and Modie Day hosted guests. Irene Clemons and Birdie Rice visited the Williams household. Dewey Day and Volney Ralph Day with P T Watson went to Decatur. Opal Babo and daughter from Huntsville stayed with Taft McCutcheon. Hammon Bowers of Gadsden visited relatives.
In Springfield Nebraska on January 2 a stork delivered twins twice in one hour. Granddaughters born to Mrs. Ross Whitney twice within the same hour. The Whitneys’ daughter Mrs. Raymond Hill and daughter in law Mrs. Herb Whitney welcomed infants. Both births occurred at the same hospital in the same room, with the same doctor and nurse and husbands nearby.
A string of quick dialogue gags at a classroom including a doctor patient joke on medical tests, a flirting line about long winded boyfriends, a teacher asking for a space definition, and Diogenes meeting a World War II veteran who says he was a private, ending with the lamp blown out.
A comment contrasts long term economic planning with the immediate need to cover daily meals, noting the shift from solemn commitments for future generations to urgency of present-day sustenance and expenses.
Walter Winchell muses on civic duty and rights as Americans vow to defend their institutions. The column notes New Year celebrations, bars and clubs, and global war propaganda with reports from Moscow Berlin Paris London and reflections on democracy and destiny.
Broadside editorial from Christmas Eve argues two major alliances the Western Hemisphere and the papal led Mediterranean bloc will seal Hitler's fate. Analysts call Goering’s threats "desperation" as Hitler loses Russian support and risks a spring drive while France expected to counter by summer.
Hollice Renager visits his parents in Louisiana during Christmas Harvey. Ruth Harwood and Anice Harwood attend visits with Evelyn Renager and Irean Whitlow. Opal and Evelyn Renager host a send off party for Hollice before he leaves for the army. Tillman Barwood shows improvement after two weeks of flu.
Havana New Mexico notes a local gas distribution firm announcing about 1,940 licenses for 41,902 cars and a 1,906 two-cylinder engine, with plans to set conditions on production and use.
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