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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1938

Page

3

Camden Man Out of Race Shifts Alabama Gubernatorial Picture

Alabama politics shift as former Governor B. M. Miller withdraws from consideration for a second term. Miller denounces liquor control and the political pie machine while signaling no clear support for rivals. Other potential candidates include Chauncey Sparks and J. Miller Bonner with various positions on liquor laws.

W. T. Maynor Montgomery Ala Alabama B. M. Miller Miller Bibb Graves Bible Graves Graves Chauncey Sparks Barbour County R. J. Goode Frank Dixon Birmingham

Dark horse cited as Alabama voters eye district race

Observers forecast a dark horse candidate in the governor race while second district voters prepare to elect a successor to Lister Hill. A state Democratic sub committee set March 22 and May 3 for congressional primaries with May 3 as the first general primary date. A special second district election will be held June 14 alongside the regular run-off for other offices.

Lister Hill U. S. Senate Hugo L. Black Supreme Court Democratic Executive Committee

Fraternity Elects Officers for Next Semester

The Lambda Pi Sigma grave held a regular meeting at Central Methodist church to elect officers for the next semester. Officers chosen include Grand Master Raymond Parks, Assistant Grand Master Frank Troop, Scribe William Reed, Gra mstais C. W. Bethany, Tamais Henry Day, and Sergeant-Aux-Arms Mahlon Yarbrough. Rev J H Chitwood spoke on public speaking and idea development.

Lamda Pi Sigma Grave Central Methodist Church Raymond Parks Frank Troop Scribe William Reed Gramstais C. W. Bethany Tamais Henry Day Mahlon Yarbrough J. H. Chitwood

Funeral Held for Mrs Elbert Self in Hartselle

Funeral services were held Sunday at Johnson's Chapel for Mrs Elbert Self 35 of Hartselle route two who died Friday afternoon at home. Rev Powell officiated with relatives as pallbearers and Louise Brannon Lydia Garrison Cleo Breedlove Opal Roberts Ozell McNutt Ruby Higdon Corrine Yates Lorraine Singleton handling flowers. Interment followed at the chapel cemetery Drinkard and Howell directing.

Johnson's Chapel Rev Powell Elbert Self Hartselle Louise Brannon Lydia Garrison Cleo Breedlove Opal Roberts Ozell McNutt Ruby Higdon Corrine Yates Lorraine Singleton Drinkard and Howell

Peacocks and Prosperity In A Dreamed Ranch Life

Jerry and Mimi face financial strain as they decide to keep the ranch with a plan to work together. Mimi gains purpose after a life of pride and contemplates family, while the couple welcomes their son Stephen and endures letters from Mimi’s mother about wealth and status. The Harpers face wartime food needs, farm labor, and future hopes for stability.

Mimi le Brun Tad Andy Jerry New York Mimi Pierrot Mimi Sam Mary Merry Denver

SEC Outfits and Coaching Moves Dominate Southern Sports

Atlanta reports outline SEC teams planning spring training as linemen and captains draw attention. Kentucky football faces entrance hurdles. Jimmie Kitts at Rice secures $1,000 bonus and three year deal after the Cotton Bowl. Auburn staff marriages and football staff changes, plus golfer Jessie Anderson and Mrs Estelle Lawson Page are noted among shifts and honors.

Atlanta University of Kentucky O. B. Keeler Atlanta Journal Charlie Yates Reynolds Smith Yates Smith Jessie Anderson Estelle Lawson Page Ia ‘ Hex Pwright South Carolina Gamecock Fordham Duquesne Villanova Jimmie Kitts Rice Botvne Oer Lucky Vanderbilt Alabama Florida Georgia Finemen Jimmie Fenton Auburn Montgomery Love Bug Bucky McCollum Planor Oplinger Savannah

After 25, a decline begins in learning ability per year

Psychologists note a 1 percent yearly drop in learning ability after age twenty five, reflecting gradual cognitive changes.

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Mixed

A garbled crossword puzzle page lists across and down clues with partial words and broken names. The readable segments feature items like a river in Siberia and a bridge of British origin, but most entries are incomplete or jumbled.

Java Grampus India Garret South Amer Thrash Fea Siberia

Child dies at home of parents in Hartselle route three

Little Billy McAllister of the McAllister family died Sunday morning at the family home on Hartselle route three. He leaves his parents five brothers and three sisters. Funeral services are set for two this afternoon at Mt Tabor with Rev W W Owen officiating. Interment will follow. Drinkard and Howell in charge of arrangements.

Billy McAllister D. McAllister Hartselle Leon Leo R. Q J. C Edward Mildred Reagan Violent Sharpe Mary Fay McAllister Mt. Tabor W. W. Owen Drinkard and Howell

Patterson Returns to Pulpit After Illness at First Methodist

Dr. L. D. Patterson, pastor of the First Methodist Church, was welcomed back to his pulpit by large morning and evening congregations. He is recovering from a serious illness and, per guidance of his physician, will resume duties gradually as strength returns.

L. D. Patterson First Methodist Church Patterson

County Meeting to Be Held Here Mor gan County W M 8

The annual meeting of Morgan County WMU will convene at Southside Baptist church January 19 1938 at 10 am. Speakers include Dr Plainfield missionary to Italians in Tampa Florida and Rev John Cowell Sr on the topic A Holy Year. Bring friends.

Morgan County W. M Southside Baptist Church Dr. Plainfield Tampa Florida John ©. Cowell

Ghostly lock in visit at Chicago cemetery leaves trio stranded

Mrs. Johannah Lauferski and her two daughters Ruth and Darlene spent an hour and a half seeking help after the cemetery gates closed at dusk. Motorists passing by sped away until a passerby alerted the cemetery keeper, ending the eerie ordeal. In other news, United States forest service crews fight an average of 28 fires per crew each year.

Chicago Johannah Lauferski Ruth Darlene United States Forest Service

Chitwood Sermons Emphasize Kingdom of God and Mortality

Sunday sermons by Rev. J. H. Chitwood themed on Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and the burden of worldly desires. He highlighted the soul’s place after death, the 23rd Psalm, and warned of folly as seen in Luke The Fool, urging repentance and Christian living.

J. H. Chitwood God Hell

De Valera Arrives in London for Peace Conference

Special police kept back hundreds of Irish supporters as Eamon de Valera arrived in London for a peace conference with Britain's leaders. The crowd cheered the Prime Minister of Ireland amid tight security on Owing Street.

London Owing Street Eamon de Valera Ireland Britain

Three Days Cough Signal Prompts Creomulsion Relief

A three days cough signals danger and Creomulsion is advertised as a potent remedy that reaches the seat of trouble, soothes inflamed membranes, and expels germs. The ad promises a refund if not fully satisfied after the first bottle and urges readers to ask for Creomulsion by name.

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