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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1940
Page
3
The notice from Mrs. C. B. Jackson of Hartselle Alabama informs the Decatur Daily to discontinue her peas advertisement as all peas sold on the first day. The message expresses thanks.
A Louisiana style advertisement extols Gly Cas as a master medicine for dizzy spells nervousness headaches indigestion and backaches. Testimonial from L A Shirley of Hartselle Alabama credits Gly Cas with improved digestion elimination sleep and energy after six years of illness. Sold at Corner Second Avenue and Moulton Street and by local druggists.
In Chicago a court ends a neighborhood feud after Judge Justin and F McCarthy rule to dismantle a barrier known as the Siegfried Line. Frank Skwirut built a fence called the Maginot Line and John Neurohr tore it down to erect a seven-foot barrier. Neurohr was jailed on a disorderly conduct charge but the case was dismissed when he agreed to remove the barricade.
A compact listing of across and down clues for a themed crossword. Entries include Malt Greek letter beverage Alow Former island name and related crossword hints with several partial words and misprints indicating a historical puzzle page.
Gayle and seven Merrifield girls plan a ball with new gowns costing about 250 dollars, funded partly by flowers from Mr Merrifield. Bill Bailey launches The Wit to Woo charity show selling 1600 tickets, with price 10 dollars per couple and 5 per person, capturing social interest citywide. Cholly Farrington praises the production in his Chronicle-Post column.
The Mt Tabor Home Demonstration Club held its regular meeting at Tom Kyle's home on Friday July 5 with eight members and eleven visitors present. Mrs Roy led singing and scripture reading, minutes were approved, and the treasurer reported a donation to the Red Cross. Verona Black demonstrated Italian hem stitching and Swedish weaving. The next meeting is scheduled for August 2 at Mrs Eula V Lawrence's home.
Rev Collier missed his Sunday appointment due to rain and a ground cleaning session is planned for Thursday afternoon. Families and friends visit Huntsville and nearby towns. Daisy Wilson Kay returns from Ryan. Grace Hough and Bill Anderson travel to Huntsville. veterans and local residents attend cream gathering at Alvin residence. several neighbors host and visit relatives across the area.
The Land Em Fishing Club in Bellaire Ohio formerly the Landon club since 1936 has changed its name to the Willkie Fishing Club. Mayor W T Robertson a member announced the decision.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Peters visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Richard Gray in New Center. New Center ball team defeated Slipup seven to six on the Fourth of July. Elouise Fergueson and Jewell Anderson visited. J L Anderson and family and Coy Gray and family hosted Sunday guests. Preaching noted Saturday and Sunday with invitation to attend.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Zehner and daughter visited the former father Elie Zehner in Athens on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Bonnie Romine and family visited Frank McClung on the 4th. Rev Geo Brown will preach at Round Island church Sunday July 14.
Mr James Glaze had his tonsils removed last week and sends wishes for a speedy recovery. Clifford Zehner and his wife joined the Jarratts at Ripley for the Fourth. Doris Baugh marked her tenth birthday on July 6 with a party. Sarah Evans visited her aunt Nannie Grubbs on Friday. William Grubbs was hosted at dinner by John Evans and family. Frank Baugh and daughter visited Mr and Mrs Prank McClung.
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