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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1939
Page
5
A youth Bible class group at Central Methodist Church organized by the Young People's Intermediate Department will meet at Leeman's home for the planning session. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday at the church on Temple Street.
Local personals note multiple families and friends visiting and traveling for the Fourth. Florida trips, New York World’s Fair jaunts, Philadelphia and Atlanta visits, and Birmingham to Columbia guest stays fill the weekend lineup with return dates and host addresses.
A string of local residents and relatives plan and embark on extended trips and visits from Virginia and the Atlantic coast to Washington Philadelphia and New Orleans. Names include Mrs. J H Calvin and daughter Mrs. Woods Mrs. A A Jones and Mimi Jones and Joe Calvin. Also noted are trips to California Florida Alabama and Alabama towns with stops in Birmingham Chattanooga and Santa Monica.
Rev. Ryuth Archibald preached on soul erosion at morning service, drawing analogies to soil erosion and moral decay. He warned that depersonalizing God and excessive openness erode conviction, urging a narrow yet broad Christlike stance and rich inner vitality. The evening featured Bob Jones College Trio and Dr. Bob Jones Jr. addressing the congregation, emphasizing balance between modern life and true life in Jesus.
James Percy Key of Town Creek has passed Fort McClellan exams and joined the regular army. Assigned to field artillery at Schoffield Barracks Honolulu, he will sail to Charleston July 22 for Hawaii after a San Francisco layover to attend the exposition. Eligible ex-soldiers may enter the regular army reserve without affecting reenlistment, with $8 enlistment pay every four months during inactive service.
There was a very good attendance at church Sunday. The special program rendered well. Mrs. Méran and family enjoyed visits from relatives and friends who called Sunday. Several neighbors called on Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Johnston over the weekend. Mrs. Boyd and daughter Mildred and others visited Mrs. George Brown and children. The community hopes for a large church turnout Sunday.
Mrs. Eleanor Bradley a 22 year old house wife was kneeling on a bed to close a window when springs sprang loose throwing her off balance. She fell ten feet to the ground but sustained only minor injuries.
A beauty column advises daily hand exercises to improve flexibility and tone. It describes finger stretching, hammering with fingertips, and wrist flexion, plus skin care tips for sunburn and rash, recommending gentle massage, cold compresses, borated talcum, and avoiding rouge.
Anne Adams offers pattern 4183 for a slim-waisted afternoon dress suitable for club meetings and social evenings. The design features a squared waist girdle, bias-cut center panel, optional sleeves, and darts for shaping. Sizes 34 to 48, fabric and lace edging amounts listed. price 15 cents plus option for book and pattern bundle. Order from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.
Amendment proposes a three member full time state parole board to classify prisoners, study environments, and determine releases while probation is placed under Circuit Court judges with trained officers. It cites reduced recidivism, cost estimates, and safeguards against political control, noting 7 6oo prisoners and 80 percent first offenders.
A state analysis argues probation reduces costs, saves prison crowding, and aids rehabilitation. It cites per year costs 50 dollars for supervision vs 2500 dollars to imprison, noting Alabama lacks an adult probation system unlike Florida and Nevada and urges adoption to modernize and relieve overcrowding with federal guidance.
During the pastor's absence visiting ministers will conduct services each Sunday at 7 30 p m for four weeks at St Paul Lutheran Church Reverend EB Lambert of Florence and Reverend A Graf of Hanceville will lead services Sunday school remains at 930 a m as usual
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