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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1941

Page

2

Iceland Move Sparks Churchill Dispatch Debate

Stephen Ily and Wheeler presented a press dispatch regarding Churchill’s Iceland announcement on July 3. Early initially offered only unnamed remarks about a dispatch from Churchill, stressing that the press would inform Congress and the public. Wheeler emphasized democracy and the people's right to know, noting American forces had occupied Iceland, with official confirmation coming Monday.

Stephen Ily Press Gorter Wee Wheeler Early Churchill Iceland Capitol Hilly Congress

Modern Way Columbia Soldiers Helped By Community

In Columbia on July 10 7, residents knit socks and sweaters for Jackson soldiers. Mrs Robert Moorman and others provide a ride in the family car each Saturday and Sunday, offering free passes along the route to the doughboys.

Columbia Jackson Robert Moorman

Auburn Plans Farming Trip to Sand Mountain Station

Plans for North Alabama farmers to visit the Sand Mountain Experiment Station at Crossville on Thursday and Friday July 31 and August 1 announced by Dean M Jd Punchess. County supervisors urge large delegations from Jackson Cherokee Cullman DeKalb Lamar Jefferson Walker and Fayette for Thursday visit and from Marshall Plounigan Winston Marion Ptowah Calhoun St Clair and Cleburns for Friday. All meetings begin at 9 oclock CST.

Auburn Ala North Alabama Sand Mountain Crossville Alabama Dean M. Jd. Punchess Alabama Experiment States L. L. Self T. W. Lumpkin Alabama Extension Service Jackson Cherokee Cullman DeKalb Lamar Jefferson Walker Fayette Marshall Plounigan Winston Marion Ptowah Calhoun St. Clair Cleburns

Revival to Begin July 27 in Decatur with Dr. Parker

Plans by the Business Men's Evangelistic Club of Decatur call for a city wide revival starting Sunday July 27 under a large tent. Dr. Monroe Parker of Cleveland Tennessee has been invited to preach with Earl Johnson as chorister and Mrs. Parker at the piano. Parker, a noted evangelist and director of religious activities at Bob Jones College, arrives from Huntsville where a five week revival drew large crowds. Local churches cooperate in supporting the event.

Business Men's Evangelistic Club of Decatur Monroe Parker Cleveland Tenn Earl Johnson Canada Huntsville Parker Bob Jones College

Power curtailment extended as Coosa flow stays high

Alabama Power Company said power curtailment would be relaxed another week due to Coosa river flow staying above expected. Three run of river plants on the Coosa remain in operation while industrial customers are asked to keep weekend and night operations to even demand. Storage in pumping reservoirs has improved only slightly, delaying a May-style schedule to protect defense industry power.

Birmingham Ala Coosa Alabama Power Company Defense

Interdenominational club promotes glory of God and salvation

The group calls on all churches to participate in an international movement aimed at the glory of God and saving souls. Local officers include Marion K. Vickrey as president, J. M. Pickens as vice-president, and Louis Bell as secretary.

Marion K. Vickrey J. M. Pickens Louis Bell

Mystery Deepens Over Professor Bisbee Death

Deputy Jones and Henry Potter visit Marcia Wensley after a professor Bisbee is murdered en route to meet her. Marcia reveals a planned morning meeting then collapses in shock as Jones probes motives and Mrs Bisbee’s possible involvement.

Henry Jones Potter Wensley Sheriff's Office Marcia Professor Bisbee Marcia Wensley John Jones Misa Wensley Oakstredt Dave Fener John Ives Railroad Club Jarmes

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