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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1940

Page

5

Farm policy splits on Wallace plan amid farm bureau talk

Washington January 12 The fate of Secretary Wallace farm certificate plan hinges on the American Farm Bureau Federation which met in Chicago and then Washington with President Roosevelt They weigh a system where crop producers receive government certificates processors pay by passing costs to consumers The federation’s verdict could kill the plan or trigger new parity funding debates regardless the 1940 election year brings sizable farm payments and looming price controls discussions continue on monopoly investigations and potential new laws

W. B. Ragsdale Wwgton American Farm Bureau Federation Wallace Farm Bureau Chicago Washington Roosevelt Congress Farmers Union National Grange Farm Bureau Federation Agriculture Department Federation Morgenthau

Windhuk Reported Chased From Santos Port

Dispatches from Santos claim the 16,662 ton German liner Windhuk, trying to leave port, was chased back by the British cruiser Achilles though Brazilian maritime police deny the reports. The vessel is said to have attempted to run the blockade after arrival earlier.

Dio DE Janeiro Santos Achilles Martime

Forgiveness in Sunday School Lesson Expands Boundaries

The Sunday School lesson examines forgiveness beyond three times, citing Peter’s question and Jesus’ reply to seventy times seven. It recounts the parable of the forgiving king and a servant, then contrasts wealth with spiritual wealth, urging unconditional forgiveness and following Christ’s example.

Peter Jesus

Commencement events and diploma set for Hatton High

Rev W H Haddock delivers the commencement sermon at Hatton high school at 2 30 Sunday. Eight graduates to receive diplomas Hazel Burden Ruby Taylor Annie Beck Norma Wal drop Virginia Wallace Audrey Scroggins Clifton Patterson and Gunter Hurst. Roy Jeffreys and S A Hardie attend a Birmingham banquet for American National Insurance Co employees. Mrs R M Landers Jr improves after pneumonia influenza. Mrs Dessie Sanderson visits Miss Flossie Sanderson ill with influenza. Dr Mitchell will speak at Friday night commencement exercises at Hatton high.

W. H. Haddock Hatton High School Hazel Burden Ruby Taylor Annie Beck Norma Waldrop Virginia Wallace Audrey Scroggins Clifton Patterson Gunter Hurst Roy Jeffreys S. A. Hardie Florence Birmingham American National Insurance Co R. M. Landers, Jr

Plane Lands on River Ice Near Moline

A United Lines 14 passenger sleeper made a forced landing on the Rock River ice near Moline Illinois after motor trouble. The aircraft struck a river wall but five passengers and both pilots escaped with minor injuries. The pilot steered from Town City to Moline to avoid a small Iowa City airport.

Moline Ill Tehinch United Lines Rock River New York San Francisco Town City Iowa City Charles BE Wheeler Oak Park

Iowa Tax Headache Referenced in Odd Mishap

Iowa Tax Commissioner David L. Murrow said the income tax can be confusing as a package of tax blanks fell on him in a supply room in Des Moines. The incident occurred while he was reviewing forms, causing a momentary disruption but no serious injuries were reported.

Jesus Des Moines Iowa Eyven David L. Murrow

Golden Wedding Anniversary Of Mr And Mrs Lesser

Prominent Decatur residents Mr and Mrs Lesser celebrate 41 years together with a gold wedding anniversary observed with an open house at 610 Sixth Avenue North from 3 to 5 PM on Sunday January 14.

Mrs. Lesser Decatur Sixth Avenue North Lesser Loulaville Pauline Oppenheim Louisville Max Oppenheim Kentucky City Baden-Baden Germany Alstace-Lorraine

Architect Here Today for First Baptist Plans Meeting

Thomas West Gardner of ville Tennessee, architect for First Baptist church, meets with the church committee on final changes for an educational annex remodel and new pastorium. A public meeting at 7:30 tonight invites all church members to discuss the proposals.

Thomas West Gardner Ofville Tenn First Baptist Church Gardner

Lesser couple mark 50th wedding anniversary

Mr Lesser reaches 80 on February 19 and Mrs Lesser turned 75 last May 28. Despite the dates they appear youthful and remain active in civic and religious life, valued by the community for their kindly disposition and steadfast character.

Lesser

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