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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1941
Page
10
The Tennessee Valley Council Scouts of America heard Dr. Morris R. Mitchell of State Teachers College Florence present the underlying causes of present world conflicts and urged solutions in the featured address at a Scout banquet.
Dr. M R Moorman Huntsville received the Silver Beaver for outstanding service. Red McClannahan Hartselle earned the silver palm for extra merit badges. W T Jordan presided, officers for 1941 were installed, and Baden-Powell was saluted at the Tennessee Valley gathering.
Mrs. M. E. Watkins of Montgomery Alabama says Gly Cas cured chronic constipation and elimination problems. She notes improved digestion energy sleep and kidney function with regular bowels and freedom from distress after meals.
Loyd's Drug Store anchors the local market alongside leading pharmacists in nearby towns. The ad highlights a strong regional supply chain and trusted medicine sources.
Easy to cut patches form two applique pillow tops. Pattern 2747 shows a 14 3 4 by 17 1 2 inch motif with transfer design, pieces, stitches, materials, and color schemes. Send ten cents and name and address to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY.
Alabama retail sales totaled 435.975 million in 1989, up 30 percent from 1935, per U S Department of Commerce figures released via the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce. The report notes store counts, employment gains, and payroll increases across the state.
Deputies and Sheriff say Candler a Pitt County man and Bibb Humphrey raided a house Thursday afternoon and confiscated 12 pints of red whiskey. Two persons were placed under arrest and charged with violating the prohibition law.
Ford Motor Co. attorney I A Capizi told NLRB regional director Frank H. Bowen that Ford will not enter a stipulation consenting to a collective bargaining election among 3,890 Lincoln plant employees.
G R Austin 45 died last night at his Addison Route 1 residence after a brief illness. Survived by wife, one son Edward of Addison, three brothers Arthur Austin of Moulton Route 2 John Harry Austin of Leighton Hansley Austin of Hartselle Route 3, two sisters Martha Riggs of Addison Route 1 and Sanice Nichols of Corsicana. Services this afternoon at 3 at Johnson's Chapel with Rev. Druid Jarrett. interment Peck. Nephews pallbearers.
Alford Stidger 68 died at his Laceys Spring route 1 home after a long illness. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Laceys Spring Methodist Church with Rev. Owen officiating. burial at Huff Cemetery. Survived by widow four sons Clarence Elton Thomas Buford and four daughters Mrs. Gillie Mrs. Lawrence Mrs. Newman Mrs. Meadows, brother John Stidger Arab, sister Mollie Stidger Huntsville, and 17 grandchildren.
The Alabama Health Department said for the week ending Jan. 4 Montgomery reported no automobile accident fatalities while Birmingham and Mobile each reported one.
City officials Eugene Conn or and colleagues J H Willis and J B Foster were found guilty of contempt for seizing the film French Girls Club at a local theatre during an injunction. They face 48 hours in jail, ordered to begin Monday at 10 am. An appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court was anticipated.
Dr. John E. Bryan, BYA state administrator, announced tryouts for the second All-American youth orchestra. Sponsored by the National Youth Administration, the invitation targets young Alabama musicians seeking selection into the ensemble.
A 100 member orchestra will tour the United States Canada and Mexico under conductor Leopold Stokowski. Alabama musicians selected will audition for Stokowski in Atlanta in March.
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