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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1939

Page

8

Forthcoming Neutrality Debate Expected To Be Mild

The piece foresees a mild neutrality debate in Congress with tempering rhetoric. It notes President Roosevelt Borah and Johnson may voice differing views amid broad voter sentiment from home-state talks during recess. It anticipates calm discussion rather than heated passions.

W. B. Ragsdale Congress Roosevelt Borah Idaho Johnson Calif League of Nations White House League Wilson Foreign Relations Committee United States A. Os

Future farmhouse lifestyle blends city comforts with farm charm

Marian Young reports on electrified farmhouses showcased at the New York World's Fair. The designs emphasize south-facing living spaces, a functional back kitchen, a mechanical laundry, a sliding porch partition, and an air conditioned living room with hidden lighting.

NEA Service New York

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Malaria Remedy Ad

An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for malaria. It claims rapid relief from chills and fever, notes iron and sicinidine content, and invites readers to buy the larger bottle for value at drugstores.

Grove Cape Idren

Revival at church in Pine Ridge and guest preacher

The Morgan County revival begins Sunday July 30 at the church with Rev. Brown and Rev. Helms leading services. Rev. Forrest Slater from Rescue will preach Saturday night July 22. All are invited to attend.

Brown Helms Forrest Slater Methodist Church At Rescue Margaret Couch Janice Ransom Ruth Compton Albert Johnson Huntsville Walter Wilson Leona Wilson Grady Crunk Carl Glenn Eva Camper Detroit Michigan C. R. Wells Leonard Lemons Hilda Hubert Lemons Glenn Whisenant Baileyton Graden Criscéé

Northeast Alabama Masons to Hold Second Lodge Rally

Masons from northeast Alabama gather on July 27 in Oneonta for the second annual lodge rally. About 1,000 members are expected with Grand Lodge officers from across the state attending led by Grand Master E. F. Yeilding of Birmingham. Several degree teams will demonstrate their work.

Oneonta Ala Alabama Grand Lodge E. F. Yeilding Birmingham

Scanties on Beach Spark New Wrangle in Miami Beach

City council debates bathing suit rules as beach hotelers and merchants press for tighter restrictions. Welfare advocate Rose Weiss defends feminine scanties while criticizing male beachgoers. Council, repeating a familiar summer impasse, votes to take no action.

Miami Beach Fila Beach Hotel Association Claude Renshaw Rose Weiss

Wind Divorce Granted in Desertion Case

In Minneapolis on July 20 Judge Vince A. Day granted a divorce to Mrs. Niles Eric Wind on grounds of desertion. He also allowed her to resume her maiden name Giladys Snow.

Minneapolis Vince A. Day

Hartselle Couples Tie the Knot in Huntsville Wedding

Milas J. Cooper and Lola Mae Cooper announce the marriage of Lola Mae to Leslie Waters Gordon on July 16 at the Meyers home in Huntsville. The ceremony united Gordon of Danville with Decatur hosiery worker Gordon at 4 PM, attended by Elizabeth Freeman and John D. Tolleson as wedding party. Guests included Hart selle and Decatur residents.

Milas J. Cooper Hartselle Lola Mae Leslie Waters Gordon Decatur I. W. Meyers Huntsville Elizabeth Freeman John DP. Tolleson F. W. Gordon Danville Alabama Hosiery Mills Louie” Ellison Beulah Cooper Cecil Cooper Decatura Margaret Gordon Sundin Algernon Blair Montgomery Leslie Gordon M. J. Cooper Louie Ellison Artie Dobbs Hilma Faye Jimmie Dobbs John and John D. Tolleson Margaret Gordon Louise Cooper

Atlanta Woman Honored at Luncheon for Mrs Marvin Kelly

Mrs J E Stone Jr hosted a luncheon in Atlanta honoring Mrs Marvin Kelly with a refined tea and table setting described as lovely. The event highlighted Mrs Kelly’s stature and social circle.

Marvin Kelly Atlanta, Ga J. E. Stone, Jr

4H Girls To Enjoy Camp At Cole Springs

Morgan county 4 H girls camp runs August 7 to 9 at the new Cole Springs site four miles east of Falkville. The camp features eight cabins for 24 each, a dining hall, kitchen, swimming pool and spring. Miss Ebien Rowe home agent outlines arrival and departure times and transport plans plus a packing list of items for each member to bring.

Morgan County Cole Springs Falkville Ebien Rowe

Registration Harmony at Baptist World Alliance Meeting

In Atlanta on July 20 delegates from black and white Baptist groups are registering at separate counters within the same headquarters, seen as a sign of harmony. Also reported: cotton markets were moderately active with prices falling about 46 points from the prior week.

Atlanta Baptist World Alliance South W. A. Duncan W. W. Weatherspoon Congress The Alliance Cotton Market News Service

Local News Briefs From Albany and Phenix City

Mrs. George Stephenson and J. R. Howell returned home from Phenix City where they stayed with sister and daughter Mrs. Osler Langley who is seriously ill but improving. Miss Martha D. West left for Auburn to attend summer school. Mrs. John Houston moved to her home after treatment at Benevolent Hospital. Miss Mary Virginia Everett from Atlanta is visiting her aunt Mrs. L. 8 Echols.

Albany, Ga Mary Virginia Everett Atlanta, Ga L. 8. Echols

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