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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1941

Page

3

Halifax Now No Appeaser Halts War Path

Viscount Halifax to be the United States ambassador with Churchill's backing as the best man for the job. Churchill praises his steadfast duty while supporters note his role in shaping Munich era policy and his long service in British government.

Drew Middleton London Associated Press Viscount Halifax Britain United States Winston Churchill Pilgrim Society Churchill Halifax Friends of Chamberlain Munich

Anne Adams Shirtwaister Pattern 4499

Anne Adams presents a new shirtwaister pattern 4499 designed for spring wear with a schoolgirl collar bow tie and jaunty front panels. It offers bias or straight yokes, gathers at the waist, optional bright color accents, and sleeve options. sizes range from 14 to 42 with fabric yardage listed. Pattern price is 15 cents. orders go to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department, New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

Community Health Stable Amid Colds and Local Visits

Morgan County Center Grove notes the health level as good with minor colds and mumps. Local residents and visitors share holidays, family gatherings, and travel to nearby towns including Decatur Florence and Cullman, with several weddings and a small house fire incident reported.

Beware Vicks Remedies for Colds Warn Readers

The notice urges caution about epidemic colds and advises simple rules to stay well. It promotes Vicks Vatronol and VapoRub as first line treatments for sniffles and chest congestion and suggests reaching a doctor if conditions worsen.

Alloe Vicks VapoRub

Local Notes from Morgan County and Surrounding Towns

Mesdames Johnston and Mikell trip to Cullman. Walter Wade recovers from mumps. Dr Black of Hartselle lectured in Cullman. J W Winton bedridden with a severe cold. Jack Ranson visited Decatur Friday. G Mikell returns from Birmingham on business. Mrs Johnston callers in Decatur. Rev Hansley in Cullman for a church meeting. Ona Plumadore in Hartselle. J R Ransom healthy again after illness. Randolph Ryan and two sons of route 2 visit Saturday on business. Mr and Mrs Bertis Richardson lease an apartment with Mrs Mary Peck. Mr and Mrs G Mikell and son Don visit Hartselle Saturday.

Mesdames C. P. Johnston G. Mikell Cullman C. P. Hansley Ona Plumadore Hartselle J. R. Ransom Randolph Ryan Route 2 Bertis Richardson Mary Peck

Examinations for State Apiarist Post Planned

Examinations for the state apiarist position will be announced after the February 3 deadline for filing applications. The vacancy arose from the death of Thomas Atchison who held the post about 17 years. More than 20 applications already received. salary starts at 200 dollars per month with a 250 dollar maximum.

Montgomery Ala State Personnel Department Thomas Atchison Haygood Paterson Agriculture and Industries

Pastor to devote full time to Judson College drive

The First Baptist Church voted to release Rev. W. E B. Waterhouse from active service until June 98 to devote his full attention to a statewide fundraising movement for Judson College. The plan seeks one thousand Baptists contributing 25 dollars in cash and a three year pledge of 25 dollars annually. Six new members joined the church and Waterhouse preached on Hosea and Obadiah as part of a series on spiritual rearmament for national security.

First Baptist Church W. E B. Waterhouse Alabama Waterhoue Hosea Obadiah Edom Waterhouse

Crocheted Doilies Pattern 2759 for beginners

Pattern 2759 offers simple rounds for pin wheel doilies suitable as buffet or luncheon sets or individual pieces. Includes instructions, stitch illustrations, materials, and a photo. send ten cents and your name and address to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY with PATTERN NUMBER.

Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York

Woman bandit to face murder charge in Rainey death

Troy Alabama sheriff said murder charges would be filed against 35 year old Katherine Ward after Fonza Rainey a 33 year old filling station operator died from wounds suffered in an alleged abduction robbery Rainey told officers he was shot by a woman who forced him to accompany her to a side road near Brundidge and he wrestled the pistol away from his attacker before dying.

Parson Weems India Edward Halifax Baronet Irwin Philip of Spain MFH Sir Neville Henderson Troy Ala Ben Reeves Katherine Ward Fonza Rainey Rainey Brundidge

Ham Talks to Men Tonight at Central Church

Evangelist Dr. Ham delivers harsh rebukes to all sinners and calls out the wealthy and educated as more guilty for sin. Tonight at 7 30 he speaks to men and boys on God's Last Call at the Central Baptist church.

M. PF Central Church Myra

Governor weighs filling vacancy on state personnel board

Governor Dixon said he is giving a lot of thought to filling the vacancy on the state personnel board caused by the death of Grover C Hall editor of the Montgomery Advertiser. Hall had indicated plans to retire at the end of his term next March and to campaign editorially for retention of the merit system.

Montgomery Ala Dixon Grover C Hall Montgomery Advertiser Judge Hall

Woman Shot and Beaten Found Hidden in Prison Case

Mrs Ward a former Dayton resident was shot and beaten then found hours later in a dazed state. She was taken to a Troy hospital before transfer to the state women's prison at Begga. Rainey is survived by his widow and two children.

Ward Dayton Ohio Troy State Women’s Prison Begga Rainey

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