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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1939
Page
4
A collage of public notices and quirky quotes from Decatur items includes Bible thoughts, WPA strike talk, kidnaping case tally, political speculation on Roosevelt and Ma Perkins, weather humor, and references to a Cleveland torso slayings investigation.
The court ruling requires voting only in the precinct where a voter resides. Ballots cast in other precincts will not be counted. With upcoming local, county and national events, voters may need to relearn voting procedures as stations change.
Mayor Tom Harrison spoke about Decatur’s rapid growth and the need for more new homes. He argued the town is on the road to a finer city, outlining housing as a key priority to guide the community forward.
Grover Hall of the Montgomery Advertiser argues Roosevelt likely controls the 1940 Democratic nomination but does not want it for himself. The piece contends Roosevelt may return in 1944, with New York and public opinion suggesting opposition to a 1940 third term and potential GOP strength if he pursues reelection.
Washington July 9 A private gathering of about 34 senators aimed to bind the m ares against Roosevelt neutrality plan. Seventeen arrived early pledging and left unseen, while late attendees faced White House pressure and unclear identities. McNutt and Wallace figures surface in speculative political currents as fiscal allocations surge under agricultural control.
Local chatter centers on W R Wall delivering a surplus of refrigerators as part of a marketing push. A spokesman notes optimism and asserts substantial demand, citing figures around 21 050 units. Residents debate the scope of the campaign and its impact on local commerce.
The Dr Clendening column discusses causes of body odor from internal and external sources, stressing that lack of cleanliness is the main factor. It notes skin excretion, certain substances, and the psychological angle of patients overestimating odor, with guidance on armpit care and reassurance.
A cheeky dialogue features a Decatur youth and Lessie discussing skirts and slips with playful consent. The exchange pivots on promises to mother and a reminder that restraint yields little without collaboration.
A caretaker jokes about the dog’s bath by hose. The dog’s back gets wet while the rest stays dry, prompting the employer’s quip that the dog did not swim in water but in something else.
The readable passage shows a tense exchange with someone counting out 14 quarts and pressuring Reid toward a reply, but the surrounding context and participants are incomplete.
A dramatic shift to aggressive energy replaces old wisdom that patience brings rewards. The text contrasts easy chair waiting with hustle and action as the path to success, noting a trend toward restless striving. It references a local town and a Brushville native remark about a surprising number of births in recent years.
A south Florida restaurant proclaims on its exterior that customers are “the finest people on earth,” using the inscription above the entrance as a flattering cue to entice patrons.
An elderly couple jokes about aging and buoyancy as they converse on helping the wife up stairs. A shopaholic woman forgets money but not her pocketbook. A doctor replies to a caller about a swallowed fountain pen with a pencil in use. A moral line urges following conscience. A candidate was defeated ignominiously in an election.
In reflection on John six and Paul’s note of Demas, the sermon urges readers not to forsake the Lord during illness or need. It calls for confession of sins and renewed commitment, resisting the wicked one’s attempts to pull believers away.
Dallas July 10 report says Don Fitch won a sailing race when a line snapped his sail during a squall that toppled 14 boats. While he repaired his sail rivals were rescued by spectators and fellow sailors.
Secretary Wallace announced a conference in Washington on July 13 inviting representatives of the cotton trade and textile industry to discuss plans for subsidizing cotton exports.
A sheriff candidate who won 55 votes of 3500 is seen walking Main Street with two guns. Bystander warns a man with no support has no right to carry arms, while a former candidate critiques the election. In a family exchange, gifts and allowances are noted.
A claim cites Hollywood, California having about three times as many dog and cat hospitals as human medical centers. The note contrasts veterinary care density with human health facilities, highlighting a local imbalance in facility availability.
J Edgar Hoover presents a portrait of FBI work with figures on fingerprints crime numbers and case solvability. He notes 11 million fingerprint sets 1.3 million filed and 375 searches per minute plus crime lab capabilities and nationwide reach including a National 7117 hotline for kidnapping emergencies.
Senate holds state funeral for Secretary Swanson at 1 pm BST. House considers District of Columbia legislation at noon. Interstate commerce committee reviews minor ICC amendment at 10 30 am.
Cure reported at Palo Alto as Dr. C Alvarez-Tostado and Eloise Jameson describe experiments showing antibodies of undulant fever bacteria can be transmitted to humans and animals.
Coroner H C Laughlin reported an accidental death for James Lynden, 44, of Sheffield. Lynden was found behind a Huntsville rooming house, wearing only underwear, with a broken neck from a fall from a second story window. No foul play evidenced.
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