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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1941

Page

7

Circle Meetings of Ne Woman's Society Held in Athens

In Athens the monthly circle meetings of the Ne Woman's Society of Christian Service were held Monday afternoon at members' homes. Circle one members hosted by Mrs. H N Binford heard devotions and studies, with ice course served to fourteen. Circle two hosted by Mrs Zoe Johnson and Mrs Mary K Roper featured Bible study and a review from World Outlook. Circle three postponed. circle four hosted by Mrs R H Richardson Jr had Bible study and a talk by Mrs Paul Van Dyke, with twelve present. The report notes other local events including a courthouse relocation of community sings and local officials’ visits, as well as daylight saving time discussion and fair ground improvements.

Ne Woman's Society” of Christian Service H. N. Binford W. T. McDaniel J. W. Cunningham H. A. Darby B. B. Glasgow Long Jesus Mary DeBardeleben Geraldine Townsend Fitch F. G. Peer America Zoe Johnson Mary K. Roper L. L. Wallace Bernard Allen S. L. W. Chambers R. H. Richardson, Jr Lila Coleman E. H. Chambers World Outlook Floyd Sherlock Paul van Dyke Texas Athens van Dyke Louise Estes Medical Corps of Army

U. S. 31 Moulton Highway Resurfacing Gets Federal OK

The City of Decatur has presidential approval for a resurfacing project linking U. S. 31 and the Moulton Highway. Senator Lister Hill announced the $8,014 grant with WPA funds, but immediate plans are delayed by WPA operation reductions.

U. S. 31 Moulton Highway Decatur WPA Washington Lister Hill Moulton Street

Nethery Honored at Birthday Dinner

The children and grandchildren of E. H. Nethery held a birthday dinner at his Moulton route 2 home. He is 62. The noon meal featured ice cream in the afternoon and a long list of attendees from nearby families.

E. H. Nethery Moulton Cecile Sherrel Marie Betty Jo Hartselle Floyd Looney Lorraine Aville Meegee Nagatha John Peggie Joe

More Places Open in Defense Communications Class

John Fowler director says several openings remain in the defense communications course at the second ward school. About 1300 dollars worth of training equipment is available. One enrollee has already been placed after weeks of study. Interested 17 to 25 year olds should apply at 3 p.m. today.

John Fowler Defense Communications Second Ward

Want Ads Take the Lead in Economical Turnover

Buyers and sellers know that the most economical turnover can be had through use of Want Ads.

Welles outlines postwar aims for fair peace and liberty

Sumner Welles declares postwar American objectives to secure disarmament and equal economic opportunity, urging a lasting peace with an international association of nations. He ties aims to aiding Britain and allies and vows no peace while Hitler remains. The speech coincided with laying of a Norwegian legation wing cornerstone.

Washington Sumner Welles Europe Adolf Hitler Welles Legation Hitler Germany United States Vaet Britain London Association of Nations

Postmaster Seeks Work Applicants' Full Addresses

Postmaster R T Sheppard urged all applicants for work at the Childersburg defense plant who listed Decatur as their address to provide full home addresses to local postal workers. He said communications are sent to applicants whose street addresses are not known, and advised visiting the Decatur post office to update their records so contact can be made promptly.

R. T. Sheppard Childers‘burg Decatur Childersburg

Fellowship Unit to Lead Midweek Prayer Service

The Fellowship of Evangelism at Central Methodist church will oversee the midweek prayer service this evening. Mrs. J. W. Darrah is scheduled to speak. The evangelism unit recently organized with officers W. A. Britain president B. A. Turner vice president Oscar Napps secretary.

Fellowship of Evangelism Central Methodist Church J. W. Darrah W. A. Britain B. A. Turner Oscar Napps

Widow of Alabama Supreme Court Justice dies at 89

Mrs Henry A Sharpe widow of the Alabama Supreme Court Justice died at her daughter's home in Birmingham. She was 89 and private funeral services will be held there tomorrow morning.

Birmingham Ala Henry A. Sharpe Supreme Court of Alabama

Health and vitality fuel beauty and mood

The article argues that true beauty comes from vitality and good health not cosmetics. It links cheerful temperament, proper digestion, and balanced nutrition to skin tone and overall wellness, warning against fad eating and irregular meals for young readers.

Salmon Souffle and Simple Dinners for a Hot Day

A tested Salmon Souffle recipe pairs with a light menu including green peas celery and a frozen fruit salad. The plan outlines prep steps and a full day menu priced around $1.65. Alaska is described as sparsely populated per square mile compared with Puerto Rico in census density notes.

Alaska United States Census Bureau Puerto Rico Ted Ae Rhode Island New Jersey

Make This Pattern 4812 Frock By Anne Adams

Casual spectator frock pattern 4812 features curved shoulders a plunging V neck and a boyish collar. Four section skirt with a crisp flare and saddle stitching on collar and front. Size 16 requires 318 yards 39 inch fabric. pattern 15 cents. book and pattern combo also advertised.

Anne Adams

Insurance Agents in Want Ads Offer Savings

Read today’s Want Ads to locate local insurance agents and compare premium options. Find listings for agencies and brokers ready to assist with policy quotes, coverage levels, and discounts. Prospective customers can contact firms directly for personalized comparisons.

Hitler gamble widens World War strain from Europe to Asia

Reported from London and Washington says Hitler’s peace gambit with Britain falters as Russia stalls. Britain cements alliance with Bolsheviks to bloc separate peace while Allies push heavy raids and Mediterranean strength grows, shaping a two‑front war as U S Census notes 931 of 14,852 foreign‑born Canal Zone residents naturalized.

Turkey von Papen Hitler England Russia Britain P Canal Zone United States

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