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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1940
Page
8
Prices for most key farm items increased versus last season with wheat oats rye and soybeans showing strong demand while hog prices fall as market supplies rise. Analysts caution income depends on unmarketed grain and government programs amid drought and anticipated smaller 1940 plantings.
Standard Oil stations and dealers promote Crown Gasoline as a new improved fuel meeting premium anti knock standards. Road tests show quicker engine start, faster pickup, smoother operation, better mileage, and high knock free power. A unique solvent action claims to reduce carbon buildup.
Pretty Isabelle Deshler denies romance with John B. Adams the 32 year old suitor who sought a court restraining his future mother in law from interfering with their plans. She declares she does not love him and has no intention of marrying him.
An old Loyd's Drug Store ad promotes Mentho Mulsion for cough relief with a money back guarantee if the first dose does not help. It claims the remedy suits coughs from cold exposure or bronchial irritation and invites customers to return it for a refund.
Official results show 91 percent of voters supported quotas in the 1940 cotton crop referendum, but only 38 percent of all producers participated. AAA announced 977 297 for and 84 976 against quotas with a two thirds participation requirement. Projections show 81.2 percent overall support among voters, with 962 273 producers voting from an eligible 2.3 million.
The Workers Council of the Me moral Drive Methodist church met at the parsonage for the first meeting of the year. Rev. P. C. Oliver spoke on evangelistic opportunities for January through March and the group adopted the pastor’s program with enthusiasm.
James Dillard Draper 54 resident of Tallucah died at home last night at nine o'clock. He is survived by one sister Lois Draper of Tallucah plus several nieces and nephews. Services at the home Thursday at two guided by Rev. J F T Brown with interment in Draper cemetery. Pallbearers Otis Williams W M Prince Ralph Painter Percy Rolfe B Rolfe Lee Dallinger. Flowers handled by Mrs W M Prince.
Mrs Otis Williams and Miss Lucy Henderson join Miss Lillian Painter Miss Edith Painter and Miss Margaret Dallinger in a forthcoming social gathering. The event highlights community connections and local ties among residents.
Birmingham police chief Luther Hollums reported 85 homicides for 1939 with 77 of the victims listed as negroes. The record notes that only one case was ...
The year ended with an unsolved homicide case. John Derzis, a North Birmingham grocer, was killed on March 22, and no arrests or suspects are listed in the article segment.
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