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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1939
Page
2
The First Christian church enters new year with strong growth and active programs. Pastor Dr Wyle delivered inspiring messages stressing hope faith and courage as the congregation plans missionary and benevolent work and a vision to advance Gods kingdom in the community.
The article outlines alleged Communist influence in federal and WPA projects and links Nazi activity to German consulates, noting 25 000 Bund members in the U S and 10 000 Blackshirts with 100 000 attendees possible at meetings. It cites Frits Kuhn claiming ties with Hitler and claims many Italian Americans in subversive roles on relief or WPA rolls.
The Farm Security Administration transfers control of a 4200 acre cooperative farm near Coglidge Arizona to R. E. Beatty. Officials say the shift aims to improve social goals and productivity after the outgoing manager labeled the project Communist patterned.
A Senate committee report claims no knowledge of Barkley involvement in WPA tied fundraising. It cites activity by federal employees, schoolchildren on WPA projects in Pennsylvania, and improper use of WPA funds in Tennessee campaigns. It notes affidavits from Guffey and Farley denying knowledge of solicitations.
Senate campaign expenditures review may press for WPA relief shifts while Hopkins faces questions on WPA management. Capitol talks blend prep for 1940 campaign with anticipated Hopkins commerce secretary nomination and party leadership alignments as freshmen take oaths.
Decatur reports a flurry of visitors and returns from holidays. Dr M E Lazenby attends a conference in San Antonio Texas while Rev J H Chitwood returns from Birmingham district. Local church activities include St Pauls Lutheran class meeting. Several residents travel to Houston Tulsa Detroit and Birmingham for holidays and conferences.
The Citadel was named best motion picture of the year by the New York critics. Robert Donat and Rosalind Russell star in the film with director King Vidor. James Cagney and Margaret Sullavan were praised for Angela Dirty Faces and Three Comrades performances. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs received a special award.
James T Porter 73 of Corinth Mississippi died from a heart attack. Funeral services were held in Corinth with Brown directing. Porter was a former rural mail carrier in Law County and had been retired 15 years. He leaves two sons and three daughters with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Beginning with a Wednesday prayer service at Central Methodist Church, Rev. R Lambuth Archibald leads a weekly study on a New Testament book. The first topic is Matthew with five guiding questions on authorship timing audience and content. Attendance expected to be large.
Mr and Mrs Ronald D Gray Sr return from bridal trip to New Orleans and host at home. Miss Mable Lucille Wilson and Alvie Lee Gooch wed December 26. Irene Bailey and Hartselle Wales marry December 23. Annie Maud Holt and James Edward Fleming wed December 26. Martha Frances Davis hosts Rock Wednesday for Frances Susan Williamson with Mitzi Chambers winning high score. Dances at Armory and out of town guests noted. Reverend and Mrs S O Payne spend holidays in Memphis and return January 1 as Mrs Payne joins Athens schools faculty.
The court issued rulings on federal authority over liquor sales and labor relations, upholding substantial power to regulate alcohol and addressing withdrawal procedures in labor cases. Decisions touched Ford Motor Company orders, union self‑organization, and constitutionality of agricultural programs amid disputed ratification of a proposed constitutional amendment.
Local notes show Limeston winning on Route 1 near Athens with sheriff missing in action and a traveler from South Alabama not yet joining. Family and holiday guest updates follow as residents reunite after Christmas in towns including Hunville Pulaski and Washington D C.
Property inquiry seeks a seven or eight room rental in a central location. Contact number provided as 11.
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