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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1941
Page
4
A damaged OCR text shows the Associated Press copyright notice and postal matter statements from 1912 with mentions of Decatur Alabama and publication terms. The fragment references carriers and subscriptions and dates including February 26 1912 and July 1 1917. The block of text reads like publication boilerplate rather than news content.
A column mixture reflecting on winter conditions and the looming war. Commentary touches on politics Roosevelt Hopkins and Perkins, Prohibition debate, and economic strains in 1940. Reports note Decatur United Charities with school kitchens, WPA cooperation, and Russia’s posture toward Germany shaping European power dynamics.
The Montgomery Advertiser editor Grover Hall was taken to the hospital for a planned blood transfusion. Fellow staff from The Advertiser and The Journal gathered to offer their support, praising him as a fine editor and a great fellow.
The piece urges turning from worldly pursuits to God as the source of hope. It cites biblical deliverances and promises, noting God will not forsake his people. It emphasizes faith amid crisis and asserts divine help will guide humanity through hardship.
Genial Jim Rankin, a Tennessee Vols fan, endured good natured taunts after a Sugar Bowl loss to Boston College. A New York friend sent sincere condolences and a package containing headache powders labeled BO, prompting a comic salute to the backer.
In a candid address FDR outlines a peaceful, ongoing revolution in American history. He envisions a world order built on cooperation among free nations, defending human rights, and unity under God, urging support for those fighting to secure freedom.
Notices report the death of Bob Helms adopted son of Mr and Mrs Irad Hornbuckle of Scottsboro in an automobile crash on Jan 2. Mr and Mrs WE Helms attended the funeral as friends and relatives visited Ed Thomas and others on Saturday night.
The rule makers announced major changes for next season aimed at increasing scoring. Substitutions may be made as often as coaches wish, helping smaller squads relieve stars and narrow gaps with larger programs. The reforms appear designed to curb blowouts and boost fan interest as college football borrows from professional play.
The President spoke to Congress on Monday delivering a pointed address on the nation’s condition. He urged unity and called for bipartisan support to address economic and security concerns while outlining policy priorities for the near term.
Theo McKee left Saturday to work in Louisville Kentucky. Miss Hilda Weaver of Florence spent the weekend with the Tanners. Miss Frann Self of Decatur returned home for the weekend. Cleve Tanner of Holly Pond visited his son and wife. Harvey McKee and family visited J F Tanner residence Sunday. Malinda Lewis Beckie McKee and Floris Smith were Sunday dinner guests of J F Tanner and daughter Claise. Rev Dewey Crow spent Saturday night with EB Julian. Dolorese Smith visits her parents V E Smith and children. D M McKee made a business trip to Cullman Saturday. R K Woodard and family of Eva were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Tha-Seiff. J D Light of Guin Pond spent Levy McKee. Andie Bell Hamilton and Vv E Smith made a business trip to Decatur Saturday.
A tall bronzed man enters the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles looking for chief title clerk Ben Friedman. Friedman writes a certificate of title for the automobile of Chief Thunder Cloud, a Miami Indian from Peru Indiana.
The article explains what a cold is, noting many illnesses resemble colds and how viruses spread. It details transmission radiating within buildings, incubation of 24 to 36 hours, and that infectiousness is highest early, with isolation reducing spread. A Labrador epidemic illustrates rapid spread after an external contact.
The editor states seven pamphlets by Dr Clendening are available at 10 cents each. To receive a pamphlet, send 10 cents, a self addressed envelope, and a three cent stamp to the paper. Titles include Three Weeks’ Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
The piece opens with a motto on youth as a mindset rather than age and contrasts vigor, courage, and wonder with aging doubt. It then shifts to a comical drill scene where a nervous recruit drops his rifle, provoking the sergeant’s surprised roar.
A verse conversation contrasts life in the North, South, East and West with regional grievances about floods, cold, quakes and storms. The speaker Lyla Myers argues against moving, noting every region has its own devastations and hardships.
A humorous dialogue shows Herman declaring he will stay away as his wife sinks into a pratfall like misfortune, prompting a friend to exclaim in disbelief. The scene hinges on timing and mistaken tone to deliver lighthearted confusion.
A quotation extols men who are not for sale and defend truth with steady consciences. It calls for individuals steady as a compass, who will stand for right, tell the truth, and face adversity without bragging or flinching.
A dash of early 20th century showbiz rumor and society notes reports Walter Winchell style scraps. Items include Mrs. C. V. Whitney moving to Florida next month, ex-Girl Friday’s Met Opera schooling, and various Broadway figures amid romances, divorces, saloons, and defense chatter. The column catalogs society maneuvers, incidents at nightspots, and celebrity tidbits with names such as Myrna Loy, Ruth Foran, and Joe Louis.
The item notes Grace and Charles Herbert as long standing cafe fixtures, described as a delightful pair who are widely known in social circles. It mentions Elaine Barrie visiting Ethel Barrymore in Mamaroneck and a family scene with Aunt Ariel. The passage also references public figures Cahill and Chaplin with media and political references.
Denise the dancer and Fred Tillinghast the socialite are felled in Washington on December 30. Violeta Velero is secretive with her press agent Coleman Jacoby. A Jersey incident occurred four months ago amid political gossip about Valentine heading the hood board.
A prominent producer recently divorced allegedly financed munitions smuggling into Mexico for the Almazan revolt, a venture that failed. References to figures like Ni no Martini and Eleanor Labrot appear amid gossip about Hollywood tests and party scenes. A New York doctor is at the center of a looming dispute between two notable citizens. Morrie Ruskind allegedly donated to Willkie's campaign and left a $3500 weekly post to campaign. The note adds a fleeting line about PDR considering Morris Ernst for State Department counsel and a lingering mention of Dana Dale’s husband.
A rousing tribute extols men whose courage endures, who know their message and place, perform their duties, avoid deceit, shirk, or laziness, and who accept poverty and labor as they eat what they earn and wear what they pay for.
A man in a restaurant asks a musician to play on request and then proposes a game of solitaire to pass the time until his meal ends. The musician agrees and proceeds with the performance.
Lawrence County updates list: Mr and Mrs Dave Peebles visit Har vey Moore's parents. Evelyn Moore recovers from surgery and returns to Hazlewood High. Nancy Ausbon visits Johnny Simms. Leland Ausborn Jr returns to Moulton CCC camp. Measles illness appears in Moore and Jimmy Moore families. Local moves planned to Madison Route 3. Flower Hill preaching by Rev Joe W Henderson next Saturday and Sunday. all are invited.
Rev W O Pessnell will fill his regular appointment Sunday inviting all. Bu ford Garrett dies leaving sorrowamong Mr and Mrs D Garrett. June Ellege returns from Huntsville visit. Ben Garrison of Waldermose plans move here. Ruth Ellege back from holidays. Jack Hill and Ton ey relatives visit. Carl Ellege announces daughter Evelyn's marriage to Nelson Towns of Scottsboro Georgia on December 23 with couple to live in Georgia.
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