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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1940

Page

3

Farmers May Obtain Loans For Morgan County Farms

Morgan county tenants sharecroppers and laborers may apply for federal loans to buy family size farms under the Bank head Jones Farm Tenant Act. The county has 35 farms in operation and invites visits. Applications are available at the Farm Security Administration Office in Hartselle with year round filing but advise acting promptly.

Morgan County Farm Security Administration Hartselle Robert F Perry Robert F. Perry

Rustling To Be Discussed In Decatur Area

Cattle theft worries Decatur area farmers with several losses reported in recent weeks. A special meeting for cattle raisers is set for Saturday at 3 PM at the Morgan County Court House to discuss protection steps and urge broad attendance.

Decatur Morgan County Court House

Landis Thankful After Jail Release and Gun Incident

Alfred Landis, released from jail, hobbled to police headquarters and thanked patrolman Henry Schwark for straightening him out. He said he would go home and find a job after a past burglary where Schwark’s bullet had crippled him a year earlier.

Kansas City Alfred Landis Henry Schwark Schwark Landis

For Sale Items and Land Near Decatur and Somerville

Cycle with battery and tag priced at 30 dollars. Contact Mrs Amanda Mitchell near Brooksville Route 1 Somerville. Also bushy white ear corn 85 cents per bushel ten miles east of Decatur on Mooresville highway. 100 bushels new crop abruzzi rye seed triple cleaned one dollar per bushel. E W Pitts 302 Johnston St. Phone 12 J. 160 acres good land with 44 houses and 3 barns nine miles from Decatur one mile south of Moulton road price 2500 dollars. Call John W Wyker.

Amanda Mitchell Brooksville Route 1 Somerville Jly Decatur Mooresville E. W. Pitts Johnston St J. Jiy Moulton Road John W. Wyker Jiy

Love and Intrigue Surround Linda Avery in New York

Linda Avery, a New York models agency receptionist, reconnects with childhood sweetheart Ronald Stafford but faces competition from glamorous Sarah Markley. A mysterious visitor, Robert Barton, arrives claiming a past in China and engineers a chance encounter that could redefine Linda's love life as she contemplates a party at Markley’s tomorrow night.

Linda Avery New York Models Ronald Stafford Sarah Markley Ronald Orself Linda Avery London Robert Barton Ronnie Sarah Robert

Athens Man Suffering Stroke In Athens

Lovell Legg prominent Athens citizen, 77, suffered a sudden stroke early Tuesday and remains unconscious, officials report. Legg represents a pioneer Athens family and is widely known in the community.

Athens Ala Lovell Legg Legg

Pine Pest Insects Threaten Auburn Pine Plantations

Auburn Alabama July 17 report by Neil Savage district forester TVA to Rufus Page Jr Extension forester describes Le Conte’s Sawfly damaging North Alabama pines. Larvae are yellowish green about one fourth inch, reaching about one inch. repeated feeding can kill trees. Control options include spraying with arsenate of lead using two pounds per 50 gallons with a good sticker.

Auburn Ala Alabama LeConte Neil Savage District Forester Tennessee Valley Authority Rufus Page, Jr Extension Forester Mr. Savage Mr. Savaze Page

Horn winner of State FFA Public Speaking Contest

Auburn Alabama July 17 R OC Horn Samson won the State Finals in the FFA Public Speaking Contest in Langdon Hall. He will compete with Georgia and Florida winners at the Georgia State FFA camp near Covington. If successful, he advances to the southern regional contest and then the national contest in Kansas City. Horn spoke on Soft Conservation, with other district winners presenting War on Soil Erosion One Crop System Versus Diversified Farming and Proper Care and Use of Land.

Auburn Ala R. OC. Horn Samson Langdon Hall Alabama Horn Georgia Florida Covington Kansas City Roy Fuller Notasulga Willis Bouchillon White Plains Lawson Anderson Athens

Methods for Spraying Pine Trees Against Arsenate Worms

The article outlines several control options for pine pests. Use linseed oil mixed with arsenate per pound of toxin, or burn worms knocked into oil, or dust with arsenate of lead and soapstone. Sprays with stickers last about a month, while dusting may require repeated applications.

Mr. Page

Danville Home Demonstration Club Holds Monthly Meeting

The Danville Home Demonstration Club met at R. Griffitts home with Mrs. J. D. Nett as co host. Members displayed ottomans chairs and samples of Italian hemstitching and Swedish weaving made from sacks. A flower show a pressure cooker demo and a salad course followed with 22 members and one visitor present.

Danville Demons Club R. ©. Griffitts J. D.nett Ralph Aldridge Lindsey Jessie Lindsey

Teaching of Darwin Faces Opposition in Alabama

The Gadsden Presbytery Cumberland Presbyterian church draft resolution opposes teaching that man is related to apes. Dr. A H Collins state superintendent of schools said he received the resolution addressed to himself and Governor Dixon from the clerk treasurer.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Gadsden Presbytery Cumberland Presbyterian Church A. H. Collins Dixon F. H. Lafollett

Funeral held for Dale Elrod World War veteran in Athens

Funeral services were held Tuesday at Nebo Presbyterian Church for Dale Elrod age 48 of Athens who died Monday at Tuscaloosa Veterans Hospital after a two week illness. He was survived by his widow two sons and a daughter. The service was conducted by Reverend W. B. Strong with burial in the church cemetery.

Athens Ala Dale Lac Elrod Veterans Hospital Tuscaloosa Nebo Presbyterian Church W. B. Strong Cem McConnell Gssuryl

Gly-Cas Delivers Noted Health Improvements Says Local Resident

Mrs. Mildred House of 322 Forrest Ave Gadsden praises Gly-Cas after using it to treat years of elimination problems fatigue and kidney issues. She reports improved appetite rest sleep backache relief and regained energy and nourishment following a recent purchase at Lord's Drug Store in Decatur.

Mildred House Forrest Ave Gadsden Mrs. House Lord’s Decatur

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