North Alabama Valley publicity and draft policy notes
The piece mixes local notes on home building and highway funding with a farm bureau visit by Edward A. O Neal at the experiment station in July. It discusses national emergency draft questions and a cartoon about lawmakers delaying voting on extending military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau
Experiment Station
Mr. O'Neal
North Alabama
Congress
Fidellea
Gide
American Fleet Split by British War Aid Doubts
An observer argues US naval strength in the Pacific may be weaker against Japan while much of the fleet serves Britain. He notes 50 destroyers turned over to Britain and Pacific units moved to the Atlantic to sustain British lend lease, casting doubt on American control of Pacific seas. The Daily questions this assessment’s accuracy.
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East
Orient
Japan
United States Navy
United States
Pacific
Atlantic
Savoy Plaza
Yvonne Chevalier
Egypt
Zanuck
Sun Valley
Coney Island
Oliver Pilat
Jo Ranson
Llouds
London
England
Had Good Time At Alabama Press Association Meeting
Glark Hodgins of The Moulton Advertiser reports from Huntsville and Decatur on a two day summer session of the Alabama Press Association. He praises southern hospitality, social events, scenic beauty and banquets as editors enjoyed the state wide gathering and farewell banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glark Hodgins
Moulton
Huntsville
Alabama Press Association
Huntesville
Decatur
Chambers of Commerce
Huntsville @né
Huntsville Times
England
Norrises
Everent
Drs Hosp
Peggy Fears
Dep’t
Claire Maynard
Guggenheim
Fifth Avenue
War News and Government Turbulence Across World War II Fronts
A July dispatch outlines expectations of adverse Russia news within six weeks and notes Hitler’s forces near Moscow while Kiev resists. It details Leningrad threats from Mannerheim’s Finns and casualties, plus Russian superiority in manpower. Also commented is domestic policy strife over defense production with Knudsen Henderson clashes and proposed overall agency heads Patterson or Batt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
Hitler
Moscow
Mojaisk
Kiev
Leningrad
Mannerheim
Lake
Ladoga
Knudsen
OPM
Leon Henderson
Messrs. Knudsen
Henderson
Bens
W. L. Batt
Patterson
Batt
Wallace
Supreme Court
Douglas
Family Reunion Enjoyed at Ratliff Home in Decatur
A July 2 family reunion at Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Ratliff's Decatur Route 3 home drew relatives from Trinty Route 1 Austinville Decatur Little Rock and Decatur Route 3. Guests included Bowling Whitlow Price Standridge Gibson McCulloch Washburn and others. Dinner watermelon slicing and swimming topped the afternoon activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Ratliff
Decatur
M .Bowling
Edna Bowling
Emmitt Whitlow
Trinity
W. F. Price
Jethro Standridge
Cullie Gibson
Austinville
W. L. McCulloch
Dorothy Mae
Little Rock
Ark
Toney _ Ratliff
Childr
Washburn
Eunice Ocell
Route 3
State extends deadline for highway engineering jobs
Montgomery July 26 The state personnel department extended to August 10 the time for receiving bids for highway department engineering jobs due to a shortage of applications to fill existing and anticipated vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
State Personnel Department
Highway Department
Swimming the Ideal Exercise for All Body Parts
Dr. Logan Clendening presents swimming as the optimal full body workout calling on general musculature and a uniformly developed form. The piece notes ocean and pools as safe with proper sanitation, cautions on fatigue and overexertion, and advises a 45 minute maximum bathing time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mezz
Brooklyn
Taylor
Dave Renforth
Stammering and Kidney Stones Questions Answered
J F asks if a stuttering child inherits the defect and if it can be corrected. The answer: no hereditary tendency, stammering can be corrected in many cases with patient treatment. R Rui asks about kidney stones and coffee. the reply: diet items are blamed often but none proven to cause stones.
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J. F
Aagent
R. Riu
Dr Clendening Publishes Seven Pamphlets For Readers
Dr Clendening offers seven pamphlets at 10 cents each. To obtain a pamphlet send 10 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to Logan, ening in care of this pa. Titles include Three Weeks Reducing Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Gigawn Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clendening
Logan
Ening
Witty Comic Snippets From Mid Century Car Quips
A collection of humorous exchanges and lines about cars, driving, and wartime life. Jokes range from a man ordering to a maternity hospital to a mistaken bus stop, a driver’s misfires, and light romantic banter. The humor centers on timing, miscommunication, and everyday travel mishaps.
Walter Winchell on Broadway Trede Mark Regsttred
A fragmented column notes European evacuation, Broadway gossip, and cultural tidbits. It mentions Peggy Fears near breakdown, Claire Maynard's death, theater and film mentions, and social notes from New York in a brisk, period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Winchell
Coorrighe
Hateful Ethel and a Proposal Joke in Banter
A humorous exchange unfolds where Ethel claims no man would propose to her, prompting a reply about the speaker's own fiancé. A wry aside about summer resort mattresses and highway traffic elicits further banter as characters quip on honesty, good things turning bad, and playful insults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Old Baxter Hirt Praises Wife With Button Loyalty
A quoted quip from Baxter Hirt extols a spouse who keeps buttons on shirts as the greatest life virtue. The remark reflects a humorous leaning toward practical domesticity and traditional marriage roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Hirt
Bathing Beach Advice Prompts Realistic Day at Decatur
Word received in Decatur says visitors need not bring imagination to the bathing beaches as it would not be used. The remark suggests the scene is straightforward and lively with summer crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Grouch and Grouchier Debate Kindness in Clubs
A brief dialogue shows Grouch advocating skepticism about clubs while Grouchier urges starting with kindness. The exchange hints at social friction and potential clash over communal activities.
Work and Smile Overtime Pays Off, Says Officials
A local feature highlights how consistent effort and positive demeanor boost productivity and job satisfaction. Community leaders note workers who maintain steady hours and a friendly attitude contribute to better team morale and output.
Two Honored At Birthday Party In Decatur
Mr. and Mrs. J. Miller were celebrated on July 20 with a birthday dinner at their Decatur route 3 home. Mrs. Miller was 80 and Mr. Miller 83, with many gifts. Attendees included numerous Miller relatives and friends from Decatur route 3 and nearby areas, plus guests from Nashville Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Decatur
Mr. Miller
J. E. Miller
F. A. Miller
Nelmadene
Bettie Zane
Katie Pearl
A. J
James Edward
Danville
E. L. Miller
Clovis
Alma
Hilda Lee
Sarah Allice
Reba Nell
Ralphel
Jon
J. D. Miller
Dewey Lee
L. L. Means
Elaine
Julian
McLemore
Lemmie
Russel Mitchell
Edd Means
Dave Sams
Joyce
Nashville
Tenn
Turner Hosch
Janette
Ruth Gosline
Sallie Miller
Frank Miller
Trinity
Jim Mel Culloch
Margrette Anna
Rise in Substandard Gauge Projectors Surges in 1939
Census Bureau reports growing popularity of home movies with 16 mm and 8 mm projectors. In 1939 US production reached 134,515 units valued at 6,302,734 dollars, up from 114,504 units valued at 4,869,156 dollars in 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
United States
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The
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
W. R. Shelton
Lered
Alabates
Ational Advertising Representatives
Sureer, Kuipers
Marorty
New Ferkh
Chicago
Atlante
Dalles
Carer
Ally
Detty
Ares
Germany
Cornell
Alaama
Birmingham
A Valley of North Alabama 8
Roosevelt
Greece
Africa
France
Budyonny
Tomoshenko
Voroshilov
Knudsen-Henderson
Mr. Henderson
Mr. Knudsen
Lovers
By Logan Clendening, M. D
Sailor
Europe
Fogmore
Darling
Sylvia
South Carolina
Canada
Athlone
Untermeyer
Vth Avenue
John Street
Chollf Knickerbocker
Carol
Lupescu
Hull
Sherry - Netherland
Otto
Hapsburg
Tommy Manville
Beverly Paterno
Wodehouse
Caesar
Verdun
Hildegarde
Saratoga
Arrowhead Inn
U. S
North Carolina
South
Commiee
Herald Trib
Axis
M. 8
Szymczak
Joe DiMaggio
Les Brown
Paderewski
Terry Lawlor
Atlantic City
Ritz-Carlton
Tom Blackmore
Maxine Sullivan
New Mag
Gertrude Niesen
John Gunther
Clare Boothe
Dorothy Thompson
Dorothy Tata
Paris
Alfred Leona
Manhattan
Michael Loring
George Antheil
Spivy
John Lane
Sen. Whatsis
Charlie Whatis
Goering
Deng
Adolf
Alford
Percy
Martin
Winn Health
Loyd’s
Hartselle
Brown Service
Drinkard
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