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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1940

Page

8

Southern Delegates Influence Georgia Florida Primaries

Republicans weigh how southern delegates will swing at the national convention as Georgia and Florida consider presidential preference primaries. Georgia may hold primaries or appoint delegates. Florida plans an active primary to field candidates for national and state offices. Arkansas and Texas show unevolved positions on un instructed delegations amid broader regional strategy. Alabama and Louisiana plan uninstructed or strategic delegation stances ahead of the convention.

J. R Atlanta Georgia Florida Clint Hager Georgia Republican Committee New Deal E. D. Rivers Democratic State Committee Republican Party Virgi Texas Campé Osio Cobo Arkansas R. B. Creager Brownsville Republican National

Cotton Shipments to Britain Slowed for February to April

United States cotton shipments under the cot ton rubber barter agreement to Great Britain will be withheld in February March and April to shift commercial orders to the United Kingdom according to Secretary Wallace.

Washington Jan Great Britain United Kingdom Wallace

United States Britons Rubber Cotton Barter Deal

The arrangement secured British government approval. In the prior barter, the U S agreed to trade 600000 bales of cotton for about 80000 tons of British rubber.

United States

Fire at Franklin Station Sparks Alarm

Smoke filled Franklin fire station as firemen responded to a blaze traced to a roast cooking in the kitchen. Firefighters extinguished the fire and ordered household dhanes econ home.

Franklin, Ind Franklin Dhanes Econ

New Standard of Greatness in Sunday Lesson

The article reviews Jesus teaching a new standard of greatness built on service. It cites the parable of the laborers in the vineyard and the call to humble leadership, with Jesus predicting His suffering, and the request by James and John for prominence. It ends noting Jesus heals two blind men near Jericho and follows with a reminder of unselfish service.

Jesus Matthes Jerusalem St. Matthew Zebedee James John Jericho

Sunday Socials in Morgan County and Moulton area

Laurice Lamon was the Sunday dinner guest of Irene and Ruthie Mae Washburn. Mildred and Lucian McCulloch spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Alan Lirderman near Moulton Heights. Christine McCulloch and Jean Lamon were Sunday dinner guests of Laverne Woodall. Mr and Mrs Wilson Mitchell spent the weekend with Mrs J D McCulloch and family. Dewey Milles and son visited. J C Miller traveled to Moulton to see relatives. Buddy McCulloch stayed with Lee McCulloch. Community members attended ball games at Austinville Friday. Evelyn Lamon visited Ruby Washburn Sunday afternoon. Paul Washburn now employed at Goodyear Mills in Decatur. Mr and Mrs Elkins and Lamon visited Birmingham last weekend. Mrs Jewel Washburn and daughter were Sunday dinner guests of W L Washburn and family.

Laurice’ Lamon Irene Ruthie Mae Washburn Mildred Lucian’ McCulloch Alan Lirderman Moulton Heights Christine McCulloch Jean Lamon Laverne Woodall Moulton Buddy McCulloch Lee McCulloch Austinville Evelyn Lamon Ruby

Quiet St Patrick Day Planned Amid Palm Sunday Clash

The 1940 Saint Patrick's Day may be muted as Palm Sunday falls on March 17, forcing AOH leaders and churchmen to consider timing for feasts and dances. Lawrence Mass and Washington discussions note potential effects on lay celebrations while ecclesiastical observance remains unchanged.

Washington Kntown St Patrick’s Begorra Saint Patrick's Joseph E. Kerrigan Order of Hibernians Lawrence Mass Patrick

Community Considers Quiet St Patrick's Day Observance

Reports mention decorative symbols and green motifs as residents plan a low key March 17 observance. A capital source suggests banning banquets to mark the occasion quietly. A Want Ad promotion will reach over 7000 area homes via telephone 46.

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