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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
4
The passage describes residents of Rhades' Valley trudging five miles into Birmingham for work as snow halts transportation. It portrays widespread hardship and urges support for the Decatur Chamber of Commerce to sustain civic progress and fundraising for selling efforts.
A column blends devotional verse with brief local notices and humor. It cites Psalm style lines about delight in the law, then moves to weather chatter about birds in snowy days, local tax discussion in The Birmingham Post, and social commentary on public matters including politics and regional industry shifts in Lockhart Alabama.
Some believe Roosevelt will be nominated by acclamation at the national convention. Supporters say his selection would reassure the land of the TVA about the future if Roosevlt is chosen and elected.
When spring arrives in Finland it marks an enduring proof that people may express themselves and live under a democratic government amid a mix of ideologies. The world sees Finland standing with the spirit Americans claimed during the Revolution as they move forward in bold discourse.
Residents are urged to refer visitors seeking aid to the Salvation Army so relief can be administered more thoroughly. The note emphasizes discerning deserving cases and preparing for an organized investigation of applicants to ensure aid reaches the worthy and teaches the unworthy that Decatur is not an easy mark.
A Decatur observer notes the strained look on many residents faces could stem from breaking in new snow shoes during the ongoing cold spell. The remark hints at daily wear and the effort of adaptation to winter footwear.
A record of the era notes convictions of Fitz Kuhn and Earl Browder and arrests of 17 Christian Front revolutionaries as part of a broad government push against communist influence and related activities.
The Duty wonders why old friends fail to visit the office with nostalgic weather stories. The piece hints at a forthcoming flood of chilly year anecdotes as it teases the next column from veteran weather observers.
Third term foes outcry from Joh L. Lewis head of the CIO who backed Roosevelt in 1932 warns the President would be ignominiously defeated if nominated again. the split signals Lewis cannot count on former loyal allies and Roosevelt would need major reshaping of campaign plans if he seeks reelection.
The FBI contemplates surveying Nashville police work and letters from FBI chief J Edgar Hoover show willingness to extend cooperation. The Daily notes FBI modernization and training would benefit Nashville and also mentions Athens and Decatur departments benefiting from PBS training. The cost remains unclear as the Daily questions expenses.
Washington reports dubious claims of a German attack plan on Belgium and a landed aviator, while neutrals are kept aroused. British strategy aims to deter neutral entry as tensions rise across Belgium, Holland, and the Baltic region, with Finland and Russia seen as volatile factors.
The article notes two neutrals aiding Britain's cause are Qyraly and the United States. It discusses a projected mine wall eight miles wide from the Thames to Edinburgh to protect coastwise shipping and deter German submarines. It says the war office prepared for weeks and enough mines exist to start immediately.
The Associated Press reports intense battles between Russian and Turkish forces in the Caucasus as of January 25, 1915. Casualties and front-line maneuvers characterize the day’s war coverage.
Dr Logan Clendening discusses synthetic vitamin B1 use in neuritis peripheral nerve degeneration from various poisons and alcohol, noting recurrence relief similar to initial cures. He questions alcohol’s role in delirium tremens and liver cirrhosis, urging vitamin B1 as preventative and therapeutic in chronic alcoholism.
A. Dillehay was named chairman of the board of deacons at Westminster Presbyterian church. Rail travel remains strong per W C Roberts at the Union Station. Morgan County plans 10000 qualified voters by the May primary. Hotel Lyons improvement plans discussed at the annual stockholders meeting led by J K Hughes. Strict middling cotton priced at 18 50. Little Mary Penick Jones is ill at home. J P Matlock returned from Cincinnati. Mrs Hershel Thompson of Cullman visits sister Mrs F D Peebles. Miss Louise Sherrill sick with measles on Eighth Avenue East. Miss Ruby Solomon improving after illness. Mr and Mrs Clyde Patterson occupy 309 Grant Street apartment. Rev J D McCready hosts Young Men's Bible class supper at Decatur Baptist parsonage.
A review of over 600 neuritis cases treated with vitamin B1 over more than five years shows 61 percent symptom-free 36 percent improved and 3 percent unchanged. Improvements start within three weeks and peak at nine weeks. Discontinuing vitamin B1 leads to relapse, and after a year about half return to their original severity.
The exchange notes lemon juice has low calories and will not cause weight gain unless consumed in excess it reduces appetite and weight. The second query recommends rose ointment with menthol and camphor for tender irritated skin after shaving.
A jumble of comic dialogue and gags unfolds from a pet store scene to social quips. A morbidly amused world debates happiness and manners while characters joke about poison, eggs, hats, and family affairs in brisk exchanges.
The editor notes seven Dr. Logan Clendening pamphlets available to readers. Each pamphlet costs 10 cents. send 10 cents plus a self addressed envelope with a 3 cent stamp to Dr. Logan Clendening care of this paper. Titles include Three Weeks Reducing Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
State Conservation Department seized 350 pounds of fish at an express office in Montgomery after agents found white perch in the shipment. Chief warden Ben Morgan said 50 pounds of crappie were in the consignment, sent from a Florida fishery to two Montgomery markets.
Alabama schools were awarded about 1.5 million dollars in state aid. State Comptroller I C Heck disbursed 995000 to districts and yesterday released 422000 to public high and elementary schools. The current disbursement covers general educational agencies from the special educational trust and poll tax funds.
A fragmented reading shows teen banter about chairs for judges and a Decatur girl reader. Alfred teases George about kissing, a girl refuses money, and Marilyn answers her mother about church behavior amid a streamlining of status and moral codes.
Hartselle community groups enjoy a busy schedule with meetings at homes and churches. Readers attend lessons on bible training at First Methodist, party evenings hosted by Miss Sarah Bennett, and updates on members and students from Alabama Polytechnic Institute.
The Hartselle Rotary Club met at the First Methodist church for a Wednesday luncheon. Dr. M. White and R. W. Orr led a program while members prepared brief talks on local topics. B. G. Hall closed with a humorous poem as the group discussed Morgan county road concerns. Visitors included Dr. J. T. Burch S. B. Lackey and Emmett Bridges.
Mrs Gordon Groover acted as hostess for her Methodist Missionary Society circle at a social gathering. The event featured cordial remarks and exchanged greetings among members and guests.
Homely details of daily life emphasize small joys such as happy children and a friendly neighbor. A storekeeper mentions a ten cent piece, hinting at ordinary transactions and the warmth of neighborhood life.
In Guthrie Oklahoma a highway patrolman jokes with speeding licensed aviator Frank Buck asking for his pilot's license. Buck produces it and the officer halves the citation saying to go on and take it easy.
Less influenza activity noted in Montgomery as the State Health Department reports 1,085 new cases for the week ending January 25.
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