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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1940

Page

5

Central Methodist Circle One Meets for Devotions and Study

Central Methodist Womans Department circles meet at the church for devotionals and Bible study with leaders guiding lessons from Modern Macedonia. Circle groups share prayers, business, and refreshments, then extend thanks to the T. B. Sanatorium with fruit and magazines.

Central Methodist Womans Department of Christian Service J. J. Rose Quince Exidens W. H. Winton Raymond Brittain A. M. Richards Zeno Bailey Wesley Cook Floyd Harris Lamar Maxwell Elbert Drinkard Horace Levin Lah Bradford J. M. Pickens John Green Macedonia Circle Seven C. T. Sewell Bettie Burleson Bob Hale E. M. Lee E. Alverson Mason Crow Lee Frank Price T. B. Sanatorium Flint Central Baptist W. M. M Circle One Harold Wright H. Reid Sherard, Sr C. E. Malone L. B. Wright Circle Two Harold Fields Harry Higdon R. B. Preeman Aber Elton Reeves Circle Four I. J Quinn Circle Six Ralph Hallmark Woodall Circle Five Paul Fretwell The Central Methodist Church

Personal notices from Gadsden and Center area

Wilson Taylor accepts a position in Gadsden Alabama and John Taylor makes his home in Center Alabama after accepting a new post. Misses Elaine and Marguerite featured in the brief personal notices.

Wilson Taylor Gadsden John Taylor Center Ala

The Caries Will Catch You You Don’t Watch Out

A vintage health piece on dental care advises frequent brushing, tartar removal, and diet factors. It discusses vitamins, citrus juice, halibut liver oil, toothbrush design, and facial cosmetics while offering steps for facial plumpness and skin care.

Postponed Southern Governors Conference Meeting

Governor Dixon of Alabama announced the postponement of the Southern Governor's Conference rodeo meeting set for July 28 30. Illness of Governor Cone of Florida and other executives detained by campaigns and business caused the event to be abandoned.

Montgomery Ala Dixon Alabama Cone Florida

Europe Redraws Under War Time Pressures

The excerpt discusses mass population shifts and political upheaval across Europe. It notes the liquidation of aristocracy in many regions, Sovietization of the Baltic states, and Nazi alignment in Romania. It predicts lasting changes in governance, living standards, and taxation, with England facing higher taxes and altered social norms. It ends with a skeptical view of the postwar European order.

Poland Europe Baltic Latvia Lithuania Estonia Russia Germany France Rumania Balkan England Garden of Eden Hades

Three Democratic Senators Back Roosevelt Despite Third Term Doubt

July 23 report notes Van Nuys of Indiana Adams of Colorado and Wheeler of Montana said they would vote for Roosevelt in November though wary of the third term idea. Van Nuys feared the issue would sway voters and urged party loyalty. Adams cited state wishes and majority rule, while Wheeler offered no further comment.

Washington van Nuys Indiana Adams Colorado Wheeler Montana Roosevelt Indianan

Hillside benefit planned for Boys' Club direction announced

Butler P. A. Hine announced a night for the Boys' Club benefit. He recently took over direction of the club and plans to bring a Nashville hillbilly band for the event. Proceeds will be used to purchase equipment for the club.

Butler P. A. Hine Mr. Hine Nashville

Jamboree Planned to Aid Boys' Club at Civic Center

An old time jamboree is scheduled for Friday at the Civic Center to raise funds for the Boys' Club. Organizers hope community members attend to support youth activities and programs.

Jamboree Boys’ Club Civic Center

Final rites for infant Billie Joy Asha braner

Final rites were held at Basham Chapel for Billie Joy Asha braner two and a half months old son of Mr and Mrs James Asha braner Decatur route 2 He died of colitis Saturday night Rev Parker officiated burial was by Drinkard The parents and two brothers Jimmie and Eddie survive

Billie Joy Ashabraner James Ashabraner Decatur Basham Chapel Parker Drinkard Jimmie Eddie

Demopolis Forms National Guard Service Company

Demopolis prepares to organize a new National Guard unit a service company of the 106th quartermaster regiment consisting of 2 officers and 36 men in Demopolis Alabama.

Montgomery Ala National Guard 106Th Quartermaster Regiment Demopolis

Woman heads vacation from Limestone County Revenue Board

Athens Alabama July 23 Special Mrs Marvin Gray secretary of the Limestone County Board of Revenue began a two week vacation Monday.

Athens Ala Marvin Gray Limestone County Board of Revenue

Young Men Seek Advanced Accounting and Bookkeeping Grants

A group of young men inquire about grants for advanced work in accounting and? bookkeeping options. They aim to support professional development and credential attainment.

Mrs Gray Honored After Long Service On Board

Mrs Gray, long time secretary of the board, has served many years with the state and her work has consistently met with approval.

Mise Jane Sartain R. B. Freeman Sherman Street Charles M. Sartain Jasper Ala Stelk John Stelk John Haas Lutheran Auxiliarys Haas Chicago E. T. Town Carlton Kelley Charleston S. C Gray Board of

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