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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1939
Page
7
Notice states that after this date the author will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone except those personally made by the author. Dated July 19 1939 signed J N Lee. Publication dates July 19 26 and August 2.
Cabin One led by Edward Morgan of Sheffield and Russell Speake of Decatur topped the camp cake contest with 444 points. Cabin Three led by Leonard Michelson of Decatur placed second with 441 points as a six cabin race stayed tight.
The Nebo church yard cleanup is set for August 3 with all community residents invited to assist. A week's revival campaign will begin the second Sunday in August at the church led by Pastor Rev. W. B. Strong.
A collage of jokes and anecdotes about work ethics, builders, and everyday life. Bits include a proverb on helpfulness, a student’s take on circles, a courtroom gag, a playful jab at engineers, umpire and baseball banter, a Decatur matron’s church scene, a servant audition gone wrong, and reflections on the machine era and naps on Sunday.
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