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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1940

Page

5

Engagement announced for Grace Buchanan and James Holder

Memphis and Hartselle residents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buchanan announce the engagement of their daughter Grace Eliase to James Arthur Holder of Hartselle. The July 18 wedding at Whitehaven Methodist Church will be officiated by Dr. E. R. Naylor.

Henry Buchanan Memphis Morgan County High School Holder Arthur Holder Hartselle J. O. Goshorn, Jr Buchanan Martha Mary Herring Tupelo Leo Barcliff Ben Martin, Jr Brownsville Tenn James Beasley Athens Martha Lillian Whitman E. R. Naylor Anne Speake

Community notes tease early edition listings for July fourth items

The Daily will publish a single early edition on Thursday July 4. Readers are asked to telephone 1252 by nine o clock Thursday morning with social column items. The column highlights numerous local movers and visitors from Florida Kentucky New York Texas Georgia Alabama and Tennessee, with names and addresses of residents moving visiting or returning home.

Eye Shadow Trends For Mystery ROUGE In Beauty Agora

Eye shadows take the spotlight on cosmetic counters as bold colors tempt a mysterious look. Green, mauve, blue, and metallic shades suit various complexions with suggestions for applying films and powders. Medical experts advise early doctor consultation for birthmarks like port wine stains or haemangiomas on babies.

ROUGE

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Sallie Rice in Athens

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Sallie Rice 61 who died Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Louis Graham. Rev. Andrew J. Tingley officiated with burial in the city cemetery. She leaves her husband J. I. Rice and seven children. Also noted, Jo Holt, Athens merchant, is recovering at Powers Hospital.

Sallie Rice Monasy Daug Madison Street Andrew J. Tingley McConnell J. I. Rice Jo. Holt Athens Powers Hospital

Missionary Society Meets at First Methodist Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church held a combined monthly program and business meeting Monday afternoon at the church Circle Number Three with Mrs. F. R. Naylor as reader. Louise Mosely of Triity School reported on her Birmingham conference trip, thanked supporters, and the president Mrs. W. S. Garth presided over the business session.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church F. R. Naylor J. B. Sarr Naylor Louise Mosely Triity School Limestone County F. M. Dixon C. Conner Huntsville Limestone New County Board of Equalization J. O. Hobbs Birmingham R. A. Troupe State Highway Patrol P.A Touls Speak Jack Park Athens Muscle Shoals

War threat to invade England and food shortages loom

The article argues Hitler seeks to invade England for a quick victory or rely on a blockade. It notes Europe faces food shortages, Germany lacks materials, Russia’s move into Romania creates danger, and England gains American aid. Two invasion paths include prolonged bombing or a massive air fleet ready to strike within 48 hours.

Europe Germany Reich Russia Rumania Hitler England America

State awards merit tests for highway department jobs

Montgomery July 3 The state personnel department announced merit system exams for 300 to 500 highway department employees and outsiders seeking eligibility for vacancies. Applications due July 26. tests for Civil Engineering Aide and Senior Civil Engineering Aide roles with various titles and salaries $60 to $110 and $90 to $140 per month.

Montgomery Ala State Personnel Department State Highway Department Rodman

Nazi invasion strategy to strike at England across multiple fronts

The piece outlines a hypothetical German plan to flood England with massed bombing and large scale landings. It envisions heavy Luftwaffe losses, weight of numbers in infantry attacks, and varied amphibious assaults on coastlines from many points, with paratroopers and airlift support. It also notes potential Irish involvement and British neutrality in Southern Ireland complicating defense.

England Europe Hitler Norway London Ireland

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