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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1941

Page

5

Miss Beasley and Evans wed in Decatur ceremony

Society note reports Juanita Estes Beasley wed James Edward Evans of Detroit formerly of Athens on December 30 in Decatur. Evans returns to Detroit where Mrs. Evans will join him. they plan their future home.

Miss Beasley MR. Evans Athens Ala Leo Beasley Juanita Estes James Edward Evans Detroit Michigan Decatur FE. L. Evans Michigan City Evans

Road hog forces wrecked truck off the road in Minnesota

Ferguson and his son Keith escaped unharmed after their truck tipped onto its side when a farm barnyard hog caused the crash. The hog fled toward its home nearby, leaving the drivers shaken but safe.

Baudeutse Minn Ferguson Keith McCoy

Athens National Guard to Enter Federal Service Training

The Athens unit of the Alabama National Guard will begin a ten day stay at the Athens Armory on January 27 before leaving for Camp Shelby Mississippi. About ninety men and three officers from the local company will be inducted for a year of federal service and training.

Athens Ala Alabama National Guard Camp Shelby Miss

When the Tresses Thin Out Hair loss guidance in old ads

A vintage health ad blames thinning hair on poor circulation and nervous strain. It advises daily outdoor activity deep breathing and regular meals, plus fortnightly shampoos and nightly friction. It notes pale complexion cold feet and moist hands as signs and suggests hot boric acid compresses for eyelash pore infections.

Illness and social notes from Athens community pages

Mrs. John W. Wilson Jr. and son Jack suffer flu at home on the high school campus. Mrs. Elizabeth Malone returns from Chicago visit. Local residents report trips to Texas, New Orleans, Birmingham, and Cullman. E Steele becomes Ross Hotel day clerk. Robert Walker to New York. Leonard Berrett welcome a daughter at Powers Hospital. Arthur Hanson named son Arthur Ray Hanson at Limestone County Hospital. Woman’s Society of Christian Service holds January meeting led by Mrs. W. S. Garth. Mrs. J. B. Sarver hosts officers at Fairview. novel contest and readings noted. Elizabeth Malone hosts bridge party on East Pryor Street. many guests listed with prizes. UDC chapter hosted by Mrs. C. H. Hamblen. Mrs. Charles Amis ill with flu. she returned from Nashville. Miss Ruth Clem returns to Chattanooga for commercial studies. Max Shipp and wife name daughter Barbara Ellen. Mrs. Shipp formerly Florence Matthews.

John W. Wilson, Jr Jack Elizabeth Malone Chicago John.p. Hill T.T. Martin R. H. McConnell Lillian Hixon Texas New Orleans E. ©. Steele Ross Hotel Robert Walker New York Leonard Berrett Powers ‘Hospital M. W. Rosenall Inez Slaughter Birmingham Jack Parkse Fayetteville Road Christine Thompson Buford Cullman Arthur O. Hanson Limestone County Hospital Arthur Ray Hanson W. 8. Garth Woman's Society of Christian Service B. T. Waites Harry Nichols H. D. Looney Mre L. Rosenall, Jr E. R. Naylor W. P Chandler Ronald D. Gray I. B Farris J. S. Ragsdale Joe Gentry William Lyle Buford Thompson Bridge Club East Pryor Street George Johnson William ©. Armstrong D. J. Wilson David L. Rosenau, Jr A.5. Matthews, Jr James H. McCoy, Jr David A. Patton Winston V. Legg Holmes A. Turner Leslie M. Johnson William Mackay Nashville Amis Tennessee Ruth Clem Chattanooga A. L. Clem Max 8Hy Barbara Ellen Shipp Florence Matthews

Changing Interest From Day To Day

Decatur Daily Want Ads highlight daily shifts in listings. Read current notices for real estate jobs and services. Local vendors and community opportunities appear with new entries each day.

Decatur Daily

Visit to Central Methodist Sermon on Ignorance and Sin

Dr. B. E. Naylor, president of Athens College, preached at Central Methodist Church in Rev. R. Lambuth Archibald’s absence. He argued that Jesus was crucified by human ignorance and stupidity, citing Herod, Socrates, Joan of Arc, and Pharisees as examples, warning modern readers that such folly remains a sin.

BE. R. Naylor Athens College R. Lambuth Archibald Dr. Naylor Jesus Herod Socrates Joan of Arc France Christ

Faith Heat in War and Future of Christian Democracy

A sermon by Dr. A. Pitts urges avoiding war and embracing Christian courage. He reflects on past pulpits calling for peace after World War I while warns of future social catastrophes and the invasion of youth, stressing training children as Christian citizens to safeguard democracy. He cites Jesus and historical figures to argue ongoing divine support. The piece frames a call to faith, resilience, and reform as nations face impending trials.

America Jesua Jesus Pulpita of Prince of Peace A. Pitts Dr. Pitts John Wesley Raphael Alexander the Great Chaucer Jesus Christ God Dr. Pitta Christ

Epidemic of Cold Symptoms Tip on Remedies

Advertising blurb claims 666 liquid or 666 tablets with 666 salve or 666 tose drops relieve cold symptoms the first day. The message presents a medical remedy claim without scientific backing.

Teacher Resigns At Athens High To Join Husband

Mrs. Rob ert Snyder resigns as commercial subjects instructor at Athens High School effective January 24 to join her husband in Tuscaloosa. Her husband previously worked with the Athens CCC camp forestry department and now with Gulf States Paper Corporation.

Athens Ala Robert Snyder Athens High School Hee Tuscaloosa Forestry Department Athens CCC Gulf States Paper Corporation Snyder

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