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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1940

Page

7

Euzelian Class Covered Dish Supper Friday

The Euzelian Clase of Central Baptist Sunday school will host a covered dish supper and the regular monthly meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Harold Wright 1501 Sixth avenue south. Mrs Gill to enjoy trip to Alaska Mrs H T Gill leaves Saturday to join Williamson party in Birmingham for six weeks touring Canada and Alaska. She will sail from Vancouver for inland tour then visit Washington and Montana on return.

Euzelian Gill Alaska H. T. Gill Williamson Birmingham Chicago Benton Canada Jasper National Park Lake Louise Vancouver Washington State Montana Harry Malone Washington, D. C New York

Hearing on railroad rates in southern territories delayed

After expert testimony for the south, railroads opposing the rate cut will be heard. The chairman stated rates should not exceed those within and between other territories. The Public Service Commission reset the hearing for 11 a.m. September 26 in Montgomery. Previously set for June 28, the complainant requested conduct.

United States McDonald Public Service Commission Gomery

Dortch sues Birmingham Water Works Co over case reset

The case of Fred H. Dortch against the Birmingham Water Works Co proceeds after a reset in Montgomery. The suit alleges the company caused certain issues, with unspecified claims and court action tied to the municipal utility.

Montgomery Fred H. Dortch Birmingham Water Works Co

Soldiers Speak For Preparedness Training Camp Experience

A trainee author describes the discipline and routines at a military training camp. He notes unanimous support for compulsory military training, pride in readiness, and plans to advocate further through civic groups and publications. The regimen includes reveille, barracks living, lectures, target practice, and strict curfews.

Ispa Ieee Congress American Legion Reveille Springfield

Congressional hearing on interstate destitute migration planned

Dr J N Baker announced a congressional committee will hold hearings in Montgomery August 14 to 16 on the problem of interstate migration of destitute persons. The group is led by Representative John H Tolan of California.

Montgomery Ala Congressional J. N. Baker John H. Tolan California

Prayer meeting schedule listed by Southside Baptist Church

The Southside Baptist Church publicized its summer prayer service schedule with leaders. Dates include July 17 with FE Dutton and Wilson Burleson. July 24 with John Jones and Tennis Odom. July 31 with C B Howell and A D Hampton. August 14 with E L Ashford and R A Lee. August 21 with Freeman Cannoner and Evens Ruse. August 28 with F E Halbrooks and J E Bean. September 11 with Tom Edgin and Buford Maddox. September 18 with A L Burns and Ed Self. September 25 with TD Eaves and O Wright.

Southside Baptisl FE. Dutton Wilson Burleson John Jones Tennis Odom C. BE. Howell A. D. Hampton E. L. Ashford R. A. Lee Freeman Canner Evens Ruse E. Halbrooks J. E. Bean Salt Tom Edgin Buford Maddox A. L. Burns Ed Self T—D. Eaves O. Wright

Experts to Testify in Rate Hearing in Atlanta

Experts from six states were summoned to testify at an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in Atlanta on Monday. They aim to lower live stock hauling charges in the south as Walter McDonald of the Georgia Public Service Commission notes higher regional rates than in other territories.

Atlanta Interstate Commerce Commission South Walter McDonald Georgia Public Service Commission

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