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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1940

Page

8

Farley Dodges Presidential Campaign Questions in Georgia

Jim Farley avoided questions on his future presidential bid during a swing through Georgia and North Carolina. He attended events in Atlanta Pensacola and Winston Salem dedicating a post office and addressing retirement ceremonies while sidestepping speculation about a ticket with Cordell Hull and Roosevelt's third term. Accompanying figures included Gov Rivers National Democratic Committeeman Robert and State Attorney General Arnall.

L. W Chip) Robert Farley Pensacola Pia Atlanta James R. Boyd Jacksonville Pla Boyd Winston- Salen N. C Cordell Hull Roosevelt D. Rivers Democratic Georgia Jary Robert Ral Ellis Arnall Robert Ramspeck Rivers Robert North Atlanta Arnall Toccoa Ramspeck Washington

Southerns Welcome Postmaster General Sunny Jim Farley

A rare sleet and snow mix fell in Montgomery Alabama as Sunny Jim Farley paused briefly at Union Station to greet Democrats. A crowd gathered as Postmaster Roy Nolen led the greeting at the station.

Montgomery Ala Jim” Farley Union Station Roy Nolen

Doctors Urge Laxatives to Fight Cold Constipation

Physicians warn that constipation weakens immunity during cold epidemics and advise a thorough but gentle laxative. Dr Hitchcock's All Vegetable Laxative Powder is recommended for its pleasant aroma and tonic effect, priced under one dime per dose and available at drug counters.

Hitchcock

Farley Praises Administration in Auburn Stop

The general spoke briefly in greeting at Auburn as his train halted there. He predicted a Democratic victory this year and praised President Roosevelt’s leadership. He promised a visit to Auburn in April during a trip to nearby Tuskegee Institute.

Farley Auburn Parley Roosevelt White House College Town Tuskegee Institute Alabama Florida

Local Notes From Morgan County Rock Creek

Mrs Dan Roan shows slow to improve. Mrs Minnie McKee visited her father Mr M Livingston who is ill. Mrs Annie Bell Hamilton and Malinda Lewis with Virgil Smith visited Mr and Mrs John Self. Lee Woodall’s hen house burned from hot ashes. Miss Pearl Mason and Lena Mason of Birmingham visit relatives. Mrs Mattie McKee returns from hospital after cancer treatment. Lois Tanner of Liberty visited her parents. J D Light visited Decatur. Hubert Self spent Saturday with D M McKee family.

Dan Roan Minnie McKee G. Livingston Annie Bell Hamilton Malinda Lewis Virgil Smith John Self Lee Woodall Pearl Mason Lena Birmingham Mattie McKee Tom McDonald Lois Tanner Liberty Levy McKee J. D. Light Decatur Hubert Self D. M. McKee and Son Monroe

Syrup of Black Draught Promotes Gentle Digestive Toning

An advertisement touts Syrup of Black Draught as a pleasant tasting remedy for constipation. It claims a gentle, toning action on intestinal muscles and recommends a family bottle at 50 cents, a trial size of 25 cents.

Baby Leaps Overboard As Orazio Burns In Sea Tragedy

Survivors recount a Peruvian mother leaping from the burning Italian liner Orazio leaving her baby aboard. About 70 persons remain missing from the 643 aboard as fire and explosion ashore in Genoa. Italian liner Conte Bianco and many others rescued more survivors.

Genoa Italy Orazio Thany Conte Biancamano Andombo Schiano Colombo Senora Cecilia Santos Ortiz Maria Enrique Forero Netherlands Simon Bolivar North Sea Carlo Failla Rome Mediterranean

Decatur Native Mary Edmunds Sale Dies in Memphis

Mrs. Mary Edmunds Sale, 91, a native of Decatur Alabama who had lived for many years in Aberdeen Mississippi, died in Memphis after a month of illness.

Decatur Memphis Tenn Mary Edmunds Sale Ala Aberdeen

Dr Lazenby Plans Weekend Itinerary Across Churches

Dr M E Lazenby district supervisor for Decatur district outlines a weekend schedule. Saturday 11 AM preaching at Trinity, Rev S W Brooks pastor, conference after service. Sunday at Town Creek with Rev Olen Cornelius, dinner, conference, then Danville at 7 PM with Rev R N Moore, conference after.

M E. Lazenby Decatur Trinity S. W. Brooks Town Creek Olen Cornelius Danville R. N. Moore

Dinner at Westminster Presbyterian Draws Wide Interest

High interest reported for the Westminster Presbyterian church dinner on Wednesday evening. Deacons sponsor the event with O. S. Hagerman delivering the principal address on The Present European Situation. Mrs. T. M. Harvey and committee prepared a delicious menu. dinner starts at 6 30.

Westminster Presbyterian Werreh S. Hagerman T. M. Harvey

Storm Warning Raises Gale Force Winds Northeast Gulf Coast to Atlantic City

The Weather Bureau issued storm warnings for the area from Cape Hatteras to Atlantic City. Winds from the northeast or east are expected to reach gale force tonight as a moderate disturbance in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico moves northeastward with increasing intensity. Winds back to north and northwest by Wednesday.

Washington Weather Bureau Cape Hatteras N. C Atlantic City N. J Gulf of Mexico

Cage Game Here Tonight Called Off

The senior boys and girls teams of Trinity at Decatur had their game postponed due to inclement weather. Officials said the game would be rescheduled for a later date.

Cage Trinity Find Decatur

Salvation Army Officers Visit Decatur Lions Club

Brigadier Asher and Mrs Asher with Adjutant Longino and Mrs Longino attended the Decatur Lions Club meeting as guests of the local civic unit. The visitors performed several musical selections enhancing the gathering and it marked the first meeting with civic groups for Adjutant Longino and his wife.

Brigadier Asher Asher Adjutant Longino Longino Decatur Lions Club Mr. Longino

Is Honored on Richard Moebes Birthday

A Sunday celebration marked the fifty first birthday of Richard Moebes with family friends visiting all day. A noon dinner featured cov ered dishes from his children and relatives. Guests included Carl Hendon, Walter Moebes, Opal Sanderson, Herman Linderman and families, and Lt G Linderman with his sons.

Richard Moebes Carl Hendon Betty Carl Walter Moebes Rudolph Moebes Opal Sanderson Alfred Gilbert Herman Linderman Betty Joyce Paul Randal John Russell Edgar Stover G Linderman J. Band, Jr Horace Standridge Stella Vanell Charlie Murphree

Morgan County Notes from Gilbertville to Hot Springs

Comer Rice, once employed in Gilbertville Ky, travels to Hot Springs Ark for treatment. Mrs Clyde Bonds improves at her parents home. The community mourns the death of Clyde Bonds and wife infant son last week. Lillian Chunn visited Decatur. Various locals, including the Williams, Crawford, Prince, Chunn, and Atkinson families, host and visit relatives over the weekend. Mrs Bud Murphy recovers from flu.

Comer Rice Gilbertville Hot Springs Ark Clyde Bonds Luther McAnally Lillian Chunn Decatur Mack Williams Florence Crawford Prince Bud Murphy Carnal Jennings Herbert Chunn Izora Bonds Marguerite Bonds William Atkinson Madison County Owen Atkinson

Four Words a Child Should Learn From Dorothy Ellen

A fourth grade reader from Hartselle Alabama writes four guiding words truth justice faith and love. The poem proclaims truth cannot be taught justice should be demanded faith should always grow and love leads to heaven along the narrow way.

Dorothy Ellen Hartselle Ala

Body of Borah Is On Way to Idaho

In Washington on January 23, the coffin of Senator William F. Borah was loaded onto a train to Boise after a brief funeral in the Senate. A congressional delegation accompanied the casket as Mrs. Borah and secretary Miss Cora Rubin traveled with the body for final services at the Idaho state capitol Thursday.

Washington William F. Borah Idaho Senate Boise State Capitol Borah Cora Rubin

Local social notes from Limestone County and surrounds

Mrs. Coy Elders visits Mrs. Robt Broadway and Mrs. Ethel Taylor visits Mrs. Robt Broadway. Mr and Mrs Charlie Drungy host L R Cagle couple dinner. Gipson family and baby Donald visit Pitts home. Several ill relatives in Shelbyville and Lacey's Spring noted with hopes for recovery. Visitors include Miss Mary Broadway in Thomaston and Miss Mildred Broadway with Thelma Christopher in Athens Route 5. J. R. Hughes welcomes a baby boy. Grady Sims moves to Winter Haven Florida.

Coy Elders Robt Broadway Charlie Drungy L. R. Cagle Ethel Taylor Herschel Gipson Donald Marvin Pitts Kate Hill Shelbyville Tenn de Oovo Wilson Elders James Billie Lifus Scroggins Prospect Robin Elders Tom Aberaathy Hays Mill Baby George Lewis A. L. Wright Lacey's Mary Broadway Walker Laud Thomaston Mildred Broadway Thelma Christopher Athens Jewel Griffin Jessie Thomas Norfolk Navy J. R. Hughes Henry Vining John Hughes Erma Birdsong Annie, Ruth Lucile Willis Jim Moran Roscoe Boyd Lillie Craig Hward Birdsong Edna Rogers Grady Sims Winter Haven Florida Annie Adean Hughes Ira Watkins Hollands Git J. W. Johnson David Clutts Mack Craig Lucille Willis Irene ‘Johnson Ruth Willis Barbara Mary Peever Lettie Holt Irene Johnson

Social Visits Highlight Local Families This Week

Mrs. Charlie Muse and Mrs. Marvin Pitts visited Mrs. J. W. Johnson on Monday evening. The Birdsong, Dungy, and Cagle families spent Thursday evening with the Johnsons, and Ruth Edna Rogers along with Helen Rogers hosted and visited friends Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Howard Birdsong Charlie Dungy James Horace L. R. Cagle Wanzell J. W. Johnson Charlie Muse Marvin Pitts Ruth Edna Rogers Helen Rogers Irene Johnson Lorene Parseley Lillian

Birthday Club Meeting Honors Miss Jamie Tedford

The Birthday Club gathered at Mrs. Christine Crockett's home on 201 8th Avenue West to celebrate Miss Jamie Tedford's birthday. White and yellow narcissi decorated rooms and the luncheon table. Guests included Mrs. Aubrey Craig Mrs. Sherrill Manor Mrs. Harry Fulmer Mrs. Woodrow Simpson and Mrs. Maurice McCutcheon. The group then attended a matinee at the Princess.

Birthday Club Christine Crockett 8Th Avenue West Jamie Tedford Aubrey Craig Sherrill Manor Harry Fulmer Woodrow Simpson Maurice McCutcheon Thea

Your Want Ad Goes Into 7000 Area Homes

A short classified item notes that your want ad will reach over seven thousand area homes and provides the telephone contact 46 for placing or responding to ads.

Telephone

Moulton Church Conference Set for Wednesday Evening

The quarterly conference of the Moulton Methodist church will be held Wednesday at 7 o clock. Rev. O L Prickett and church leaders will present reports from the pastor charge lay leader Sunday School superintendent Missionary Society president and youth leader. Goals for the year will be set after a devotional by the district superintendent.

Moulton

Salesmen Wanted for Exclusive Advertising Line

Men 25 to 50 in protected territory needed for manufacturer’s line of exclusive advertising specialties and highway signs. Over 30 years in business with top earnings potential. Must have car and references. Sales Manager ready to close with a good man. Phone Mr Bash, Lyons Hotel room 234, Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday and Thursday 9 to 12 and 2 to 5.

Mr. Bash Lyons Hotel

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