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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1941

Page

3

Bootlegging Of Farm Products Revived In German Rural Belt

In wartime Germany the countryside evades rationing while cities suffer. Dresden area residents report wartime hardship largely avoided by villagers as they note liberal commies at taverns, discuss hog butchering limits, and seek loopholes in new rules for meat and butter, with references to geese prices and illicit churning.

Germany G. Fischer Berlin Dresden Gestapo

Murder Makes a Hero Chapter Twenty Read at Purple Beeches

In a suspenseful scene at Purple Beeches, Jabez is found injured after a break in guarded by the Essex family. The narrator helps organize the household as Cary tends the wound and Mark leaves for a doctor, while tensions rise over intruder motives and urgent care.

Purple Beeches Janet Janez Jabez Essex Cary Essex Irene Rand Theamily Nancy Mrs. Gould Kayé Cary Mark Aunt Beulah Mrs.Gould Alice Miss Deane Wetuxet

Funeral services for W. H. Richardson in Copeland community

Funeral services were conducted Friday for W. H. Richardson 66 a prominent Copeland farmer who died Thursday at Limestone County Hospital after a short illness with double pneumonia. Native of Georgia he lived most of his life in the county and was a neighborhood leader. Surviving are his widow five sons and four daughters.

Athens Ala W.H. Richardson Copeland Limestone County

Help Wanted Ad Drafts for 4G Assistance

A request to craft a concise Want Ad seeking a 4G assistant. The ad aims to be brief, clear, and action oriented, highlighting the needed skills, hours, and compensation in an accessible style.

Cotaco Culture Club and Society Notes in Falkville

Falkville report shows Cotaco Culture Club hostess Mrs E L Drinkard presiding in president’s absence with 15 members present. W S of Christian Service held at Mrs J B Patterson home with readings prayers and sharing health theme. Several members and guests listed with illnesses and recoveries.

E. L. Drinkard Cotaco Culture Club N. H. Vinson Beulah Watson Womans Society of Christian Service J. B. Patterson Wesley Patterson J. H. Roberts Hobart Harvey A. J. Jones Contrell Arthur Summerford

Bible Study Course Set at Grant Street Church of Christ

The Grant Street Church of Christ announces a new Bible study series every Sunday at 9:45 AM in its basement. Open to all ages, the six month program covers the New Testament church including origin, mission, worship, finances, and elders and deacons. Lindsay Allen will direct and lead discussions.

Grant. Street Church of Christ Lindsay Allen

Letters From Readers Hear From War Time Parents

A lengthy community notice from The Decatur Daily shares two letters. One appeals to parents and friends of 1941 draftees with advice on camp life, mail, laundry, stamps, and avoiding negative influences under chaplains guidance. The second memorial piece recalls James K McDaniel of Milford Texas and family lineage linking to Sam Houston era, with biographical details, landholding, education gifts, and a monument dedication.

Decatur Daily Army Navy United Navy and Army Board James K. McDaniel Milford Texas McDaniel James McDaniel James K Lawrence County Alabama Sam Houston Santa Anna San Jacinto Captain Shackelford State Presbyterian Female College Ce Ee Will McDaniel James Isabella Ware McDaniel Burleson Jack Shackelford Benj Hery E McCulloch Lawrence Morgan County Houston Lone Star LeNoir McCulloch Benjamin and Henry McCulloch Alexander McCulloch Andrew Jackson R. E. Sparkman

East Digging Out of Snow

A Canadian cold wave from Alberta and a south east moving storm from Texas threaten the Atlantic Seaboard and central states with more snow sleet and freezing rain. New York area faced hours of snow and sleet halting flights and delaying ships as deaths were blamed on weather conditions.

Associated Press Rockies Alberta Texas Atlantic Seaboard Centug Weather Bureau New York-New England la Guardia New York City Boston Berkshire Mountains Pennsylvania Cincinnati Atlantic Ocean Siboney New York Tilsbon

Utah Bees Face Visitor Permits Under New Bill

A bill introduced by Rep. Warth Albrecht would require non-resident bees entering Utah to obtain 30 day visitor permits. Tax would apply if bees stay beyond the permit period. Albrecht estimates over 10 000 hives travel to Utah each summer for honey.

Salt Lake City Jan Utah Hep Warth Albrecht Albrecht

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