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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1939

Page

8

Meteor fragments hoped to surface in Oregon Washington area

Smithsonian scientist says observers in Oregon and Washington should report sightings to help locate meteor fragments seen across the region. Large meteor pieces can survive atmospheric entry. such fragments reveal outer space composition and often weigh hundreds of pounds, with iron and nickel commonly present.

Smithsonian Institution Oregon Washington BE. P. Henderson Smithsonian Geology Department Earth Henderson Wero Outer Space Siberia Arizona

Boy Scout Troop 47 In Meeting

Boy Scout Troop 47 held its meeting Monday night. H E Hicks opened with scripture and the Lord's prayer. Scouts paid dues and recited Scout laws. They discussed new and old business and plans to advance in tests. Gilber

H. E Hicks Gilber

Courtland Social Scene Details Annie Wheeler Bridal Gala

Miss Annie Wheeler hosted a Friday dinner at her home for Miss Martha Ann Fowler and Daniel Gilchrist Jr whose wedding is set for Thursday July 6. The gathering included bridal party members and several friends with decorations of dahlias. A stag party at MecCaleb's Fishing Camp honored Daniel Gilchrist Jr. with swimming boating and a picnic supper.

Annie Wheeler Martha Ann Fowler Daniel Gilchrist, Jr Jeanne DuBose Dorothy Arthur Katie Frank Gilchrist Phillip Gilchrist Malcolm Lane Philip_ Gilchrist Russell Fowler Yanecey Hughes MecCaleb Spring Creek Daniel Gilchrist Duke Bailey Yancey Hughes Fred Redman Til Robert Arthur Stewart Horton Paul Parades Oakley Bynum Dick Parker Bill Hudson Leon McCaleb Ralph Agee Robert McWhorter Joe Hollenbeck

Atmore visitors attend Fowler-Gilchrist nuptials

Little Misses Mary and Jane French of Atmore Alabama visit aunt Mrs F L Harris while relatives from Baltimore arrive to attend the Fowler-Gilchrist wedding. Mr and Mrs Robert Waldrop of Florence visit relatives over the weekend.

Mary and Jane French Atmore, Ala F. L. Harris Joseph Arthur Robert Baltimore Robert Waldrop Florence

Singing at Moulton Draws Local Crowd in Five Points

A large local crowd attended the Sunday singing at Moulton with participants including Miss Pauline Lowery Grady Mae Lowery Mitchel Smith Wallace Little Travis Crow Willis Crow Dorothy Byars Ruby Hamilton and others. Several residents spent time with friends Saturday night and farmers welcomed Thursday night rain.‬

Moulton Pauline Grady Mae Lowery Mitchel Smith Wallace Little Travis Willis Crow Dorothy Byars Ruby Hamilton Mary Nell Hensley Lena Rogers Magie Smith Earline Winnie Gann Hazel Marie Little Melba Audrey Jackson Decatur Junior Hensley CCC Mississippi Tom Hensley Lucile Bates Eugene Hensley Pauline Johnson Mattie Lindsey Melba Jackson Aaron Jackson Audrey Smith Hilda Jackson Willie Owens Wilson Dam Mose Owens R. J. Thompson Braxton Sapp Antioch Willard Duke Gillespie Claude June Dyar

Alabama Biennial Legislature Amendment Proposed

The document outlines a proposed biennial session plan for Alabama's Legislature. It details costs from 1926 to 1937, compares current annual sessions to a ten-day organizational period plus a 60 day biennial session, and explains potential savings and budgeting advantages under the amendment. It notes Alabama's unique quadrennial session cycle among states and argues for improved governance and planning ahead of gubernatorial terms.

State of Alabama

Community Notes from Five Points and Moulton Visit

Five Points Saturday evening report notes Mr and Mrs Flake Cowin and children attending the local singing at Moulton Sunday. A brief mention of a few days last week spent with sister in Speake and visiting Mrs Jim Hogan.

A. B. Lane Calvert City Reelfoot Lake Tennessee Billy Chambers Arkansas J. R. Lindsey Annie Brown Godfrey Huntsville Henry Nichols Henry Betty Jean Birmingham J. B. Nichols Five Points Flake Cowin Moulton Mary Nell Hensley Jim Hogan

Camp Puff leans spooky with rooftop thrills

Gene Aker reports from CAMP PUFFLE where the humor turns eerie at night. Otis and I discuss Capri, Nice, Cannes, Monte Carlo and declare this place tops. A creeping fear, a rattling battery hope, and the urge to drive home soon.

Otis Capri Nice Cannes Monte Carlos Camp Puffle

Elephant finds new home after city kept Danny

Pittsburgh July 4. Parks Superintendent Griswold said a North Carolina circus has offered to take Danny the two ton elephant who became a city expense after another circus folded and left him. City workers faced dwindling hopes from children who wanted the animal to stay.

Pittsburgh Danny R&jph EB. Griswold North Carolina

Alabama Parks and Recreation Expansion Highlighted

The article outlines Alabama's growing park system spanning over 20 000 acres with five major parks Gulf Cheaha DeSoto Monte Sano offering cottages cabins and overnight facilities. It notes extensive boating on Lake Martin and other waters plus numerous private resorts and a focus on historic monuments including Mound State Monument in Hale County.

Dauphin Island Mobile County Cheaha Gulf Chewacla Desoto Monte Sano Carolinas The Conservation Department Alabama Lake Martin Mound State Monument Hale County Moundville

Preaching Tour by Dr M E Lazenby in Decatur and Bethlehem

Dr M E Lazenby presiding elder of the Decatur district travels to Chalybeate church on the Moulton circuit Saturday for an 11 o clock sermon and afternoon conference after dinner on the grounds. He then goes to Bethlehem on the Athens circuit Sunday for an 11 o clock sermon and afternoon conference with dinner on the grounds. Lay delegates will be elected to the annual conference at both conferences.

M. E. Lazenby Decatur Moulton W. W. Aldridge Lazenby Bethlehem Athens C. W. Patton

Ministers Attend Preacher's School in Athens Alabama

About 300 Alabama ministers and laymen gathered at Athens College for the annual Methodist pastors and laymen school. The five day session began yesterday and is led by Dr. V.R. Hawkins with Athens College president Dr. E. R. Naylor serving as registrar.

Athens Ala Alabama Athens College Vr H. Hawkins E. R. Naylor

Alabama Man Seeks Recreation Far From Native State

An Alabama man plans to leave his home in search of outdoor pleasure and recreation elsewhere, signaling a departure from his native state for leisure activities.

Classified Advertising The Practical Way to Buy and Sell

Phone 46 promotes a practical classified section for buying and selling items locally. Includes a brief overview of ad options and how to place a listing.

Calotabs Ad Promotes Biliousness Cure

An old advertisement urges readers to treat bilious symptoms with Calotabs, describing a quick regimen of one or two tablets at night and a cleansing morning effect. It warns to buy genuine Calotabs in a checkerboard package and avoid imitations, with a 25 cent family pack and a 10 cent trial.

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