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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1940
Page
5
The Womans Auxiliary of First Presbyterian met Monday afternoon for the July business and inspirational session led by Mrs H E Jeffery. Mrs le Baker presided and Mrs T G Morrow presented foreign missions programs including The Monee Doctrine and its Mortal Implication and a review of passion work in Brazil and Mexico.
Local social column lists numerous visits and guests including Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Nelson of Oklahoma City with children staying with Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Clarke of Columbus, Ga. visiting Edwin and Mrs. Davidson. Mrs. W. H. Winton's Alabama trip. Miss Jeanette Smith of Cincinnati visiting the Byrdney Smith family. J. W. Darrah and son Charles returned from Chattanooga. several families planning trips to Jacksonville Beach and Michigan. multiple arrivals and departures noted for Birmingham, Los Angeles, New York, Knoxville, Bay St. Louis and Huntsville areas. The Daily to publish one early edition July 4. readers urged to submit items by 9 a.m. Also mentions Mary Dell Sheppard ill at home and Mrs. Sarah O’Brien visiting from New York City.
Under and by virtue of an execution from the Circuit Court of Morgan County Alabama in Equity the sheriff will sell to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse in Decatur Alabama on July 22 1940 during legal hours lands in Morgan County described as Lots 22 35 43 44 and Lots 11 12 in Wilder Place Albany Alabama as recorded January 28 1922 and in Plat Book I Page 53. W T Willoughby Sheriff June 18 1940. June 18 25 July 2 notices.
Anne Adams pattern 4386 offers a practical gay cotton frock with flattering lines achieved by darts and a yoke cut. The design features optional era trim, puffed sleeves with tabs, and contrast yoke pockets and sleeves. Available in sizes 34 to 50, with fabric and ric rac requirements listed and ordering details for Decatur Daily Pattern Department.
A column argues beauty habits harm or help appearance. It warns against stern expressions and eyebrow lifting while praising laughter and pleasant facial behavior. Advice covers nightly skin massage with heavy cream, ice, and proper stockings to avoid foot and leg issues.
Mrs. Dewey Hogan hosted a birthday party for her sister Miss Nina Fay Kirkpatrick. Estelle Hunter visited Hartselle with Rom an Higdon. Ralph Dutton and Hubert Kirkpatrick plan a CCC camp in Utah. Mildred Angle stayed with Christine Crowe. Mrs. Louis Gibson visits W. H. Penn. Ione Tomblinson visited Ottis Dutton. Mollie Moody remains ill. Thurman Smith of Hartselle Camp visited relatives. Lonnie Smellwood will cover Friendship appointment. Community members anticipate the annual singing at Moulton and a trip to Cullman to see the Little League events.
The article discusses potential German terms with Britain amid Russian moves, noting Russia’s long desire to reach the Dardanelles. It traces 1812 Russian expansion to Bessarabia, the Prut and Danube estuary, and fears of a drive to Constantinople, with implications for future alliance dynamics.
Jerusalem Mr and Mrs Timothy Garrett and their children visited relatives here Sunday detailing a family outing and time with relatives.
The Decatur guard company plans a four hour script dance at Fort Stephen Decatur Armory on July 6 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Proceeds fund the unit, pay debts, and buy training items. Music by Northey Cox's local orchestra. Public invited.
In 1918 after World War I Russia seized the province then held it again. Now Russia has it back and has demanded a share in Dardanelles control from Turkey. The report sparks belief that Russia seeks greater influence in the region once eyed by Peter the Great and later blocked by Hitler.
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