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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1940

Page

3

California Plane Makers Await Washington Go Signal

California firms plan six new aircraft plants to boost warplane output as 60 percent of U S heavy tonnage and military planes are produced locally. Production hinges on Washington funding, pilot training, and coordinated government industry effort for 50 000 planes in coming years. Glenn L Martin notes U S armament pace could outstrip German gains.

Devon Francis Associated Press Los Angeles California Washington, D. C National Capital Army Navy Roosevelt Congress New York Charles F. Kittering General Motors Corp Washington National Defense Commission Packard Car Co Britain White House

Community Guests and Local Visits Across Organ County

Mrs. U S Lemmond and daughter Geneva of Wadley Alabama visit relatives including the Watkins and Garrison families. Numerous locals travel to Decatur Birmingham Cullman and Tulsa for visits business and family events. A Fourth of July gathering at Joppa route one reunites relatives and friends while many attend hospital and medical appointments.

U. S. Lemmond Geneva Wadley Alabama W. S. Watkins C. T. Watkins J. A Garrison Delmas Campbell Woodland Mills Will Mooneyham Flossie Parker Pulaski Tennessee Lillie Waugh Henry Hamilton Decatur Hal Prigmore Treca Louise Tulsa Oklahoma J. A. Garrison Emma Harlan T. M. Nelson Birmingham Joe Winton Civic Center Messrs Edd Dunaway Lorenza Wallace West Coast H. L. Aldridge Norwood Hospital G. Mikell J. W. Winton Hartselle Guy Walker Almon Walker Ed Walker Joppa Sam Maxwell Herbert Maxwell Hugh Mitchell Cullman Durwood Maxwell and Sons Route Two Billie Fay Martha Ann Winton Homer Barcliff Mary Reece

County Fair Catalogue Due Soon in Athens

Athens officials announce the new county fair catalogue will be off the press next week. R C Martin secretary and manager notes many changes and urges exhibitors to plan accordingly as last year's fair, sponsored by the Athens Chamber of Commerce, faced financial loss but is expected to yield a financial success this year.

Athens Ala R C. Martin Martin Athens Chamber of Commerce

Gly-Cas touted by Mrs House in local endorsement

Mrs Mil dred House of Gadsden testifies Gly-Cas improved her digestion energy and sleep after years of kidney and elimination troubles. She credits the remedy with restoring nourishment and strength and urges others to try Gly-Cas as sold by local druggists.

Mildred House Forrest Ave Gadsden Mrs. House Lord’s Decatur

Loyd's Drug Store Decatur Adjoins Leading Drug Stores

Ad appears for Loyd's Drug Store in Decatur and nearby towns highlighting its stand among leading drug stores in the region.

Keyed Up Detroit Telegraph Mystery Attaches Seek Key

Detroit police continued to pursue leads as hospital attaches search for the missing key to a puzzling case. A woman phoned in a report to aid investigators and connected with the unfolding inquiry.

Detroit

Reunion set by 1934 class

The graduating class of 1934 of Decatur senior high school plans a reunion on Tuesday evening. All members should meet at the high school at 7:30 p.m. and proceed to Woodall's for supper. Married members may bring families. Officers are President Donald Branum, Vice President Eleanor Harley, Secretary Edith Doss, Treasurer Louis Hoff.

Decatur Senior High School Woodall’s Donald Branum Eleanor Harley Edith Doss Louis Off

Key to My Car Causes Medical Dilemma

A patient in a vulnerable rapid discussion tells a physician she swallowed a key meant for her automobile. The doctor urges immediate transport to the hospital for evaluation. The patient resists, citing the key’s role as a vital car component.

Meredith Euin Lott Born to Mr and Mrs EB J Lott

A son named Meredith Euin was born to Mr. and Mrs. EB J Lott on July 2. Several local residents visited family and traveled to Birmingham and Paducah, while others spent time with relatives in Auburn and Tuscumbia. The Want Ads note that the weather mirrors daily changes.

EB. J. Lott Meredith Euin J. R. Hendon Birmingham John Short Jo Ann Euin Lott Opal Saunderson Rudolph Moebes Walter Moebes Buebee Lott Grady Lott B. J. Lott James Clark Buin Lott Buthrea Hendon Julian Roper Paducah A. ©. Larwood Meredith Dennis Hendon Louise Owens Ing J. M. Hendon Alvis Briscoe P. J. Roper Edward Burt Tuscumbia L. P. Walden Kentucky R. E. Cooper L. G. Manley Larry Jordan Smith Doris Marie Charlottesville

President and Hull Clash Over Monroe Doctrine Meaning

The article reports a presidential discussion with Secretary Hull on the Monroe Doctrine. It notes debate over its scope beyond the Western Hemisphere, with differences about Europe Asia and potential conquests. It explains a plan that if Germany claimed British or Dutch possessions in the Americas the U.S. would not seize them but hold them in trust for return to the rightful owners.

Washington Roosevelt Monroe Europe Asia Stephen White House Fyde Park Hull Priday Germany Americas United States

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