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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1941
Page
4
The piece notes President Roosevelt supports daylight saving as essential for national defense and calls states to cooperate. It also argues for enforced speed limits and anti horn blowing to improve urban safety, plus demand for adequate police patrols and continued public transit service for smaller towns.
Washington July 21 General George C Marshall, third most important figure in the nation, is described as a cold efficient soldier with a frank manner. He arrives 7 30 am, works through the day, rides horses for exercise and delegates most decisions to three deputy chiefs of staff.
President Roosevelt urges Congress to extend the term of service for draftees guardsmen and reservists citing heightened dangers. He says Congress must decide the next step while warning that public opinion demands all out aid including lend-lease and the draft. Cox of Georgia notes public opinion supports these measures and warns against disintegration of the effort.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Bartlett of Holt Alabama return home after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W R Bartlett in Morgan County Cedar Creek. Mr and Mrs I F Osborn and family attend singing at Center Point. Austin Bradford Grady Bartlett Woodrow Holmes and Ernest Miller depart for Detroit Michigan. Mrs Rofers Thornberry and Lois visit Huntsville with sister Mrs Woodrow Holmes. Miss Irene Evans and Icelene Bartlett of Decatur visit Magnolia Bartlett. James Palmer Osborn returns from Rainier Washington to spend time with his parents the Fr Osborns.
Dr. Logan Clendening explains that mineral salt dyes used for khaki and olive drab fabrics can irritate sensitive individuals when dust from the dyeing process is inhaled. Most affected are women workers and cutters. irritation likely comes from dust rather than skin contact, with catechu as a possible allergen in some cases.
The editor notes seven pamphlets by Dr. Clendening are available at 16 cents each. Readers may request any by sending 10 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr. Logan Clendening in care of the paper. Topics include diets digestion infant feeding and hair care.
A dairy note extols buttermilk as nutritious and versatile. It includes a homemade lemon buttermilk recipe and a Wednesday menu with breakfast lunch and dinner items ending with a total cost near $1.60. The write up suggests serving ideas with fruit juices jelly peppermint and honey for flavor.
A collage of humorous exchanges and pithy remarks spans a seaside walk to a police checkpoint and social fables. Banter covers drink, money, births, marriages, and manners with punchlines about New and old and never-ending vacation lore.
New Yorkers chatter about Rosa Lind Russell and Freddie Brisson rumors, Bowes operation at the Waldorf recouping, Renee De Marco flying in from Reno for nose work, and a flood of society gossip from Radicals to Manhattan clubs. The column notes transactions in film, politics, and high society with names like Helen Morgan, Lloyd Johnson, and James McKinley Bryant amid a broad panorama of 1941 celebrity chatter.
A collage of society glimpses from The Hour of Charm and various personalities. mentions U S S North Carolina crew, ASCAP dispute over Anchors Aweigh, Virginia Tanner in Reno, Jack Van Espe, Bobby Parks wedding with Jane Alworth, RCA’s new Victorola, Alexis Thompson playmate, Henry Ford union label move, Swedish millionaire yachting tale, General Ben Lear’s officers nicknamed Yoo-Hoodi, and Mrs. Roosevelt’s response to Lindbergh Germany remark.
Morgan County area residents host and visit relatives in Decatur Hartselle Eva and Lawrence County. Families gather for Sunday dinners, suppers, and a late hour party with many local youths listed as guests and attendees. Illness noted for Miss Frances Rodgers.
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