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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1941

Page

5

Society Saturday Culture Club Hosts Christmas Program

Mrs. Harry Malone entertained the Saturday Culture Club at her Jackson street home with one guest, Mrs. Roy Wyatt. The program featured a paper by Mrs. Lamar Maxwell on Our Capitals and Flags and a discussion on Government of Alabama. Mrs. Aus telle was elected a new member and refreshments followed.

Harry Malone Jackson Street Roy Wyatt Cecil Timberlake Raymond Brittain Redding Emens Government of Alabama E. M Chenault

Personal notes Caring for flu illness and travels to Greenville SC

Mrs. W. F. Rauschenberg is improving after a flu illness at her home. Bobby Jones has returned to his Bridgeport Alabama home after visiting his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Flowers. Miss Frances Rauschenberg left early Sunday for Greenville South Carolina where she is a member of the Park- faculty.

W. F. Rauschenberg Bobby Jones Bridgeport Ala Mrs. J. W. Flowers Frances Rauschenberg Greenville South Carolina Park Babye Frances Dews William Boyster University of the South At Sewanee Tenn Aileen Jones Fred. D. King R. FP. Davis St. Vincent's Hospital Birmingham Mrs. Davis Margaret McEntire State Teachers College Florence Jerry Nelson Mattie Eva. Nelson Beatrice Hart Bruce B. Crane Mr. Crane Rockwood, Tenn

Posture and Eye Care for Women Advocates

The piece urges women to improve posture by engaging core muscles and maintaining an upright spine. It warns against slumping and wearing foundation garments and argues glasses should be worn to protect eyesight, noting eye strain affects nerves and headaches.

Sisterhood

Colorful household linens pattern offer

Pattern 2757 provides a transfer motif 6x24 inches and two 51x15 inch motifs with easy stitchery and ribbon eyelets, crocheted edging options, directions, and material list. Send ten cents to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept for pattern 2757 with name and address.

Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York

Local Residents Return to Routines After Holidays

The row of notices lists locals visiting relatives and traveling for holidays, including Mrs. Rau schenberg Mrs. Kirby and the Malones. Several students and family members return to schools and colleges in Alabama Florida Tennessee after Christmas with travel to Birmingham St Augustine Fort Lauderdale and Jackson.

Prayer as Central Theme at Central Methodist Sermons

Rev. R Lambuth Archibald led morning services on prayer during Universal Week of Prayer citing Luke 6 12. He spoke on why prayer is difficult and urged believers to pray despite unbelief, selfish motives, and conflicts with evil. The sacraments were observed and hymns sung as the pastor expanded on why we should pray.

Central Methodist Church R. Lambuth Archibald Universal Week of Prayer Jesus God W. R. Duncan Cols Lowery Toplé

Time to Beware of Contagious Colds

Advises basic health rules during colds and promotes Vicks products Vicks Vo-tronol and VapoRub as first aid. Recommends rest water outdoor exercise and simple foods while warning to seek care if symptoms persist or worsen. Includes home treatment guidance and product usage notes.

Vicksub Vosie-net VapoRub Sony

Home pattern 4682 Anne Adams kiddie and doll duo

Encore pattern 4682 offers matching kiddie dress and doll frock with a three scalloped yoke front lace edging and ribbons. Choose long or short sleeves with sizes 2 4 6 8 10 for child and 18 inch doll. yardages given and pattern 4114 fit foundation offered. Pattern price 15 cents. orders to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York.

Anne Adams Amouth Dell's Anne Adama& Perfit Foundation Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

Prayerful Version: Jesus Intercedes From Heaven

The article stresses long hours of prayer as central to Jesus current work. It notes his atonement finished on Calvary, then ascent to God’s right hand, where he continually intercedes to save those who draw near. The pastor urges bold, reverent prayer at the throne of grace.

Jesus Calvary

Guard to Remain in Armory Ten Days

Capt Woolsey Finnell of the local national guard company said guardsmen will stay in the armory for about ten days after induction into federal service on January 27. They will then proceed to Camp Shelby Mississippi for a year of training before Camp Beauregard. The period allows adjustment to army life and full medical exams with liberty rules matching camp standards.

Woolsey Finnell National Guard Camp Shelby Mississippi Camp Beauregard Finnell

Could Henry VIII Have Had Ulcer Pains

Histor y hints at stomach discomfort from overindulgence. Udga tablets offered for ulcer and stomach pains, indigestion, gas, heartburn, and bloating with refunds if not helped. Goldel Drug Store and other drugstores carried the remedy.

Henry VIII Goldel

State to accept liquor clerk examiner applications

The state personnel board announced it would receive merit system examination applications from prospective liquor store clerks and managers from Barbour, Bullock, Crenshaw, Colbert, Cullman, Escambia, Etowah, Greene, Henry, Lee, Lowndes, Perry and Russell counties through January 27.

Montgomery Ala Uprethe State Personnel Board Barbour Bullock, Crenshaw Colbert, Cullman Escambia Etowah Greene, Henry, Lee, Lowndes Perry Russell Counties

Jobless number tallies about six million in March

The Census Bureau reports 6,110,270 persons were jobless and seeking work last March, about one tenth of the nation's labor force, with figures compiled during the decennial census.

Washington Census Bureau

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