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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1940

Page

5

Double Wedding in Athens and Hartselle Couples

A double wedding unites Miss Nannie Johnson of Hartselle with Mr. John King of Athens and Miss Kathryn Bennett of Decatur with Mr. Woodrow Scott of Athens. Rev. S. Pitts officiated at the First Methodist Church in Athens on Saturday night the 13th at 8. The brides were Athens College roommates and plan to live in Athens after the ceremony.

Nannie Johnson Hartselle John King Athens Kathryn Bennett Decatur Woodrow Scott S. Pitts Athens College King

Christianity Cornered Or Central Religion Sermon On Divorce

The Central Methodist church morning service featured Rev R Lambuth Archibald preaching on Christianity as a test of value citing Romans 12 1. He urged religion to comfort and strengthen in grief and temptation and to compel action for others, emphasizing a proactive faith amid rising divorce rates and family breakdown. The evening sermon continued the series Is It Right or Wrong about Those Whom God Hath Joined, condemning divorce as a symptom of sin and urging cleansing of hearts through Christ to heal marriages.

Central Methodist Church R. Lambuth Archibald Morro Castle God America Chicago Denver Jesus Christ

You Must Eat to be Beautiful

Health and beauty hinge on good nutrition rest and lifestyle. Malnutrition and lack of sleep dull skin and cause premature wrinkles. Take care of yourself with balanced meals and regular rest to support vitality and appearance. IfFoot issues arise check footwear and keep feet clean and supported to prevent skin problems.

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Britain's Sea Power and the Next Phase of War

Churchill asserts Britain can withstand the Berlin Rome axis while the Royal Navy holds the seas with over a thousand ships. He predicts the war may shift after 1942 as Britain widens food reserves and preparedness, aiming for an offensive to break the blockade and force a new phase.

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Former Resident James Niager Dies at Heflin Home

Funeral services for James Niager aged 35 were held at Haleyville Baptist Church with Rev. Floyd Olive and Rev. Mimms officiating. Burial followed at Union Grove Cemetery near Haleyville. Niager, a Decatur resident, died Saturday afternoon at his Heflin home after about three months illness. survived by his widow one child and a brother Rev Roy Niager.

James Harold Ninger Haleyville Baptist Church Floyd Olive Mimms Burtain Union Grove Haleyville McAfee, Howell and Young Decatur Niager

Children Costly in Summer Cruise Drawbridge Incident

In Peekskill New York Ray Douglas a New York City railroad superintendent owns a 22 foot cabin cruiser named Dee moored at Bear Mountain. The drawbridge at a navigable inlet was opened after a section crew removed track to allow passage for the Douglas family voyage. The crew worked under a division engineer and road officials and planned a return with the railroad offered no comment.

Peekskill N. Y New York Railroad Ray Douglas San He Douglas New York City Dee Hudson River Bear Mountain Deo Inlet York Central Dottie Douglas War Department Brs Bearmountain

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