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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1939

Page

8

Lawmakers Longing For Home May Hinder Naturality Bill

In Washington the long sessions and summer heat test lawmakers as Vice President Garner and Speaker Bankhead seek relief. The mood could influence debates on the neutrality and lending plans, with tactical moves by Harrison and Barkley shaping adjournment prospects despite opposition fears of filibusters and a winter showdown.

W. B. Ragsdale Washington Heme Agham Garner Uvalde Texas Speaker Bankhead Canada Harrison D. Miss Barkley Senate

Family and friends visit across towns this weekend

A string of brief notes list relatives and acquaintances traveling or visiting. Mrs Speake is to receive treatment, Groover attends the rural letter carriers’ convention in Mobile, and Cleve Owens is ill in Cullman. Others visit Birmingham, Arab, Knoxville, Florida, and Tampa for family occasions.

Speake Mobile M. Nelson Pearl Sheats Cullman Cleve. Owens J.R. Howell Osler Langley Phenix City J. W. Lynn and Baby Atlanta Tampa Fila W. A. Boger Grace McBride Trinity Arthur Holder

Morgan County News Briefs from Lacey's Spring

Mrs Bell Bray returns to Hartselle after visiting relatives. Miss Alice Ransom of Decatur visits her parents. A son named Joe Francis born to Mr and Mrs Fred Watter on June 28. Herschel Speake appointed to highway patrol. Malaria cases reported. Locals shopped in Huntsville Saturday. School auditorium entertainment on July 12 by Smoky s and his Rangers proceeds to Union church. Mrs Grace Hough was in Hartselle on Wednesday.

Bell Bray Hartselle Alice Ransom Decatur Bob Ransom Fred Watter Joe Francis Herschel Highway Patrol Huntsville Weday Smokys His Rangers Union Church Grace Hough Harts@elle

Mission School Opens with Large South Side Enrollment

The mission school at the South Side Baptist Church opened to a strong crowd last night. Mrs. C. J. Dotson, a returned missionary from Africa, spoke on that work. She will speak each evening as part of the study course and a cordial invitation was extended to hear her.

Southside Baptist Church C. J. Dotson Africa Phil Orr South Highlands Elliott Howell Coy Summerford George Stephenson Mesdames J.F. Stewart J. W. Henderson Harold Parker J. E. Stone, Jr Arthur Howell

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Malaria Relief

Ad copy promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for malaria and fever with no bitterness. Claims deliver relief from chills and fever, ease the blood infection, and offer pleasant taste. Encourages purchasing large bottles for value.

Grove

Hartselle Scouts Plan July Camp and Local Events

Hartselle Girl Scouts prepare a two week camp starting July 17 at the 4 H Club camp Cold Springs joining Hanceville scouts with Miss Frances Lee as director and Mrs Modie McCutcheon Miss Anne Mc Rae and Miss Nelle Sample as counselors. The camp dietitian is Mrs W T Stewart Sr with a camp nurse on site and a camp committee led by Mrs W V Pattillo. Also Christian Crusaders Convention of the Church of God will meet July 15 16 at the Camp Grounds one mile south of Hartselle with speakers and music.

Hartselle Cold Springs Hanceville Frances Lee Modie McCutcheon Anne McRae Nelle ~ Sample W. T. Stewart Church of God Camp Grounds Harteelle Alabama

One Year To Go Presidential Prospects Farley

Washington correspondent notes Postmaster General James A. Farley as a strong party loyalist and skilled organizer but writes his presidential chances in 1940 hinge on political factors. Farley, 51, father of three, known for memory and a vast network, faces doubts about basic principles and New Deal support.

Senate Congress Washington Decatur Daily James A. Farley Big Jim Tee N Democratic Party-Inn Smith

Community News of Morgan County and Macedonia

Local residents across Morgan County Macedonia and Basham are listed visiting relatives and staying with families this Fourth of July weekend. Names include McCulloch Lamon McDougal Griffin Miller and Lamon relatives with several brief social mentions and improving health notes.

Zola McCulloch Elkin Lamon W. W. Lamon Basham Mattie Washburn Summitt Garents la McDougal Ed Means Chapel Hill Ola McDougal Edith Griffin Mildred McCulloch Dewey Miller

Courtland Bridge Party Honors Mrs. Lane Bride

Mrs. D. L. Martin hosted a Friday bridge party for bride Mrs. Malcolm Lane with five tables and guests. Prizes went to Miss Mamie Redman high and Miss Katy Frank Gilchrist consolation. honoree received two boudoir lamps.

D. L. Martin Malcolm Lane

Relic of Stonewall Jackson Horse May Return Home

Carnegie Museum considers moving Old Sorrel the war horse of General Stonewall Jackson back to the South after 36 years on display. Officials say the charger and his master became historic symbols in the Confederate cause.

Pittsburgh Stonewall Jackson Carnegie Museum Charger

Wedding Bell for Corine Fretwell and Elvie Terry

Sunday after guests and weekend visits fill local notices as family gatherings across Lawrence County. Rev Silas Long to preach Sunday night as community invites all to attend. Miss Corine Fretwell of Moulton marries Elvie Terry on Thursday July 6 with well wishes from friends and neighbors.

James Ray Will Copeland A. F. Copeland Horace Horton Lois Franks Ruby Randolph Bessie Flannagin Nolan Horton J. W. Horton Silas Long Terry Fretwell Corine Fretwell Moulton Elvie Terry

Belle Mina Methodist church opens vacation Bible school

The Belle Mina church opened its vacation Bible school Monday morning for a week. Mrs. B. M. Bibb heads the program with assistants Mrs. Joe Anderson and Mrs. Elizabeth Bradley guiding twenty one children on the first day.

Belle Mina Methodist Church B. M. Bibb Joe Anderson Elizabeth Bradley

Calotabs Promises Relief From Summer Irritability

Advertorial note touts Calotabs as a cholagogue and laxative to cure bilious temper and torpid liver. Claims 1 2 tablets with water or milk clear the system by morning and restore appetite, promoting daily work or leisure. Sold in checkerboard packages. 25 cent family, 10 cent trial.

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