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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1940
Page
8
In a late night kitchen table talk Fabienne learns Bill plans to court Ellen seriously, while Nicky shifts from Maryland to New York and Fabienne helps guard Ellen’s feelings. The four bond as Fabienne reflects on Ellen’s generosity and their tangled romances.
National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics officials forecast US aircraft able to fly to Europe with full loads and return nonstop within 12 to 18 months. Enhancements include a new streamlined wing cutting drag by two thirds and engine finning boosting speed and efficiency by about 300 percent.
FASTEETH powder provides a pleasant alkaline non acid denture hold. Sprinkle FASTEETH on plates to secure false teeth for easier eating and talking without gummy taste or odor. Available at drug stores.
An elderly reader recounts relief from chronic constipation after using Gly-Cas at Loyd’s Drug Store in Decath. She describes prior misery from indigestion and nervousness, then notes regular bowels, better sleep, and restored strength after trying Gly-Cas.
The presenter explains the capsule remedy during daily meetings with locals. Pricing is listed at 1.00 per box with a five box bundle for 5.00.
Magistrate H A Drummond rebukes a self-appointed city hall helper known as old one eyed Wash during a court session. The man, accused of disorderly conduct, takes a warrant to the police station and is escorted to a cell.
Mrs. G. Peer hosted a Saturday bridge at her Fayetteville road home with pots and plants as decorations. Mrs. W. C. Chambers won high and Miss Mary Martin low. a salad and dessert followed. Sunday, Miss Elizabeth Malone visited Birmingham with friends. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tanner hosted a bridge club with a three course luncheon. Mrs. W. C. Chambers won the ladies' high and Dr. John P. Hill the men’s. Several area residents and guests attended, including Dr. F. G. Peer, Mrs. F. M. Hall, and Miss Elizabeth Malone. The Limestone County Municipal Court opened its first session of the year with over thirty trials anticipated and out-of-town attendees. Noble L. Freeman and Hon. George C. Johnson hosted guests, with a note on state highway patrolman Julius Hale’s transfer.
Hartselle hosts include a Book Lovers Club meeting at Rock Street with talks on Alabama cities and a Rotary visit by Governor Frank L. Grove, while Friday Bridge Club and a holiday progressive dinner party showcase local sociables. The Morgan County High PTA plans a January meeting and residents attend various family and travel updates.
The Hart selle Public School Parent-Teacher Association will meet Tuesday January 16 in the school auditorium. An error had announced January 9. the president Mrs Euclid Johnson notes the meeting is on the third Tuesday. A new year program and important business will be discussed. all parents are urged to attend.
Morgan County notices show Dock Baldwin, Cyrus Lemmond, and others calling in Hartselle on Wednesday and Tuesday. Visits span Decatur and Cullman with multiple families, illnesses, and holiday travel as Mrs. Ed Breeding and Granny Bowers are mentioned for health concerns.
Alf Landon declares Roosevelt eliminated himself as a third term candidate by revealing his budget balancing program. He says the president could not win the nomination and would not attempt it, calling him too savvy a politician.
January 8 1915 report notes the start of the Battle of Soissons with heavy artillery bombardment. The AP item mentions a Want Act expanding to over seven thousand homes in the area and lists telephone number 46 for inquiries.
The ad promotes a tonic labeled 8.8.8 from s.s.s. Co claiming to raise appetite and improve digestion while enriching thin red blood. It notes many testify to benefits, advises full two week treatment in the 20 oz size, and cautions against substitutes by ethical dealers.
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