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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1941

Page

8

Sand Mountain Experiment Station visit draws large Alabama crowd

A large crowd is expected four miles east of Albertville in DeKalb County for a Sand Mountain Experiment Station event. Local farmers from across the region will tour crops and hear farming guidance with meals on site or bring own food. An automobile cavalcade will transport 60 to 80 farmers, led by Hartselle businessmen, with coordinating ride arrangements through county agents.

Albert DeKalb County Moundoppo Crossville Moryau Alabama Mr. Hall Genter Grove Ryan BD. W. Walker Danville Ed Ellis Dee Wasson Decatur Joe Tobin B. BE. Braswell C. A Poole Eva George E. Beall Estes Obbs Robert Bryant Falk Hartselle Lacey Ings Robert Atkinson Massey D. Penn J. L. Reeder Price Alex Collier Ryan's Joe Crawford Oliver Jo Tammond Trinity Rayburneville Valhermosa R. L. Murphy If Beat Aaron Garrison G. J Griacoe John McCutcheon Wolf Beat Union Hill

New Hartselle pastor Rev John Havener named

The First Christian Church of Hartselle called Rev. John R. Havener from Chaneyville La to serve as pastor. He previously led churches in Mobile and Mississippi, and will arrive September 1 to assume duties. The article also notes community social events and local gatherings in Hartselle.

First Christian Church John R. Havener Havener Hartselle Chaneyville Mobile Points Mississippi

Local Social Happenings Across Limestone County

Mrs. Howard Griffin left for Knox Indiana where Howard accepted a new job. Visitors include Bro and Mrs Pat Abernathy and others from Elkmont Decatur and Florence. A girl, Rachel Lewis, was injured but recovering after a fall on fruit jars. Navy sailor Robert Puckett left for Seattle after furlough with his parents. Various trips and visits to Montgomery Decatur Gadsden Florence and Camp Claiborne are noted among local families including Puckett Blizzard and Rountree.

Howard Griffin Knox Indiana Howard O'Neal Chambers Bro Pat Abernathy William Hughes Elkmont Herschel Gipson Marvin Pitts Marvin Taylor Mattie Lewis Floyd Rogers Clyde Haley Clint Furline Charlie Cagle Lee Cagle Oscar Thomas Irene Broadway Florence Athens Will Broadway P. C. Goforth Decatur B. L. Birdsong Lillie Griffin

River traffic movements across Tennessee and nearby states

TVA River Transportation Division reports barges and towboats moving gasoline, autos, grain, and gasoline cargoes on the Tennessee and nearby river routes with arrivals at Perryville Guntersville Clifton and downstream destinations. North Carolina tobacco and textiles dominate state manufacturing with combined values over 1.0 billion dollars annually.

River Transportation Division Commerce Department TVA Lea River Lines Gulf Refining Company Perryville Tennessee Delmar R. Traver Commercial Barge Lines Guntersville Alabama Pvansville Indiana Arrow Transportation Company Norman Crawford Johnsonville St. Louis Chattanooga

Capshaw Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Rolland Vasser and children join Mr. and Mrs. J N Vasser for an afternoon visit with Mr and Mrs J B Smith and others. Bryant Sanderson undergoes a Huntsville operation and is reported improving. Many neighbors from Fayetteville Hunts and surrounding areas visit and host one another including baptism arrangements and a Capshaw club picnic planned for August first at the church.

Rolland Vasser J. N. Vasser J. B. Smith B. Smith Red Boiling Springs Tenn Thisty Tek Bryant Sanderson S. J. Sanderson Huntsville Sam Harlin Fayetteville

Indicates Misses Host at Pleasant Party with Local Guests

Miss Jessie Nelle Lee and Miss Betty Stewart entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Stewart with Rock music and tempting refreshments. Guests included Agnes Jones of Selma Ruth Lee Morrow of Grenada Jane Duke of Tampa Fila Sue Patterson of Lacon Rachel Praytor Beth Howell Margaret Sample Willie Ruth Groover Rachel Pattillo Gurney Lackey Coy Stephenson Jr Macon Hardwick Harry Currier Jimmy Bennett Truman Praytor Robert Sherrill and others. Mrs J E Stone Jr hosted a morning party at her South Highlands home in Decatur complimenting Mrs W P Woods of West Palm Beach Florida visiting relatives. Cold drinks and tea dainties were served to a group including Mrs J T Jones Mrs E H Barnett Mrs Johnny Caddell Mrs Frank Stone and Miss Louisa Barnett.

Harry Currier EB. R. Currier Agnes Jones Selma Mimi Groover Willie Ruth Groover Eligabeth Groover Jessie Nelle Lee Rachel Pattillo Betty Stewart Dorothy Jean Owens Mary Frances McCall Robert Earl Wiggins Russell Terry Jack Norwood Coy Stephenson, Jr Iona Beach Fila Robert Puckett U. S. Navy Seattle Wash Warren Puckett Lavert Russell Roy Russell Montgomery Earl Lankford Jack Pease Knoxville Tenn T. W. Lauderdale Grace Sobotka Johnny Dobbs Peabody College Louis Blizzard Decatur Frank Bean J. H. Puckett Roscoe Russell Walter Poole, Jr Florence Betty Boyle Rountree Gadsden J. L. Rountree Willard Floyd Camp Claiborne Nettie Floyd Jack Bean Birmingham Hartselle Billy Don Mitchell Childersburg W. A. Mitchell E. R. Currier B. G. Hall Stalyne Hardwyk J. Terry Camp Westmoreland Edward Stewart Carolyn Stewart Red Boiling Springs Martha Smith Lyle McCutcheon Camp Claibourne W. T. Stewart Ruth Lee Morrow Grenada Jane Duke Tampa Sue Patterson Lacon Rachel Praytor Beth Howell Margaret Sample Gurney Gene Lackey Macon Hardwick Jimmy Bennett Truman Praytor Robert Sherrill Lakeland, Fla Russell, Terry Charles Lackey J. E. Stone, Jr South Highlands W. P. Woods West Palm Beach Fla Woods J. T. Jones E. H. Barnett Johnny Caddell Frank Stone Louisa Barnett Décateur A. E. Jackson Howell Hartsetle

Mrs Oliver Bl Ozard Hosts Bridge Club Aces Prize

Mrs Oliver Bl OZard entertained her bridge club with two guests Mrs E P Thornhill and Mrs R C Brown. Mrs W H Block achieved high score and won the club prize.

Oliver Bl’ozard E. P. Thornhill R. C. Brown W.H. Block

Make this Anne Adams Apron Pattern 4803 in three versions

This home sewing notice promotes pattern 4803 for Anne Adams Aprons A B and C with variations in necklines trims and pockets. It lists sizes small to large fabric needs and requests fifteen cents for the pattern plus optional book offers and free hat patterns.

Anne Adams Daily West 17Th New York

County Reports No Polio in Morgan County

Morgan county remains free of infantile paralysis as health officers report one mild case in neighboring Lawrence county near Caddo. A nine year old girl is the patient. officials urge avoiding polio areas and swimming in streams where cases have appeared.

Morgan County L. A Flint Lawrence County Caddo Murphree

Alabama July infantile paralysis cases near prior year record

With two days remaining in July, Alabama reports 161 infantile paralysis cases to date, 2 percent below July 1936’s record. Weekend cases include four in Jefferson county and totals across Marion Baldwin Walker Chilton DeKalb Tuscaloosa and Talladega.

Ala Alabama Jefferson County Marion Baldwin Walker Chilton DeKalb Tuscaloosa Talladega

Luncheon and Dinner Menu From A BRITISH Household Book

A daily menu lists beverages and meals with portions and prices. Notes include half portions of orange and grapefruit juice, baked items in milk with eggs, plum butter, coffee for adults, milk for children, and a full luncheon and dinner plan featuring cauliflower au gratin, bread and butter, apple sauce, cookies, cold cuts, potato salad, fried eggplant, muffins, watermelon, iced tea, and overall daily cost about 1.70.

Plum Butter Recipe Lets Families Stretch Meals

How a family of four can eat well on ten dollars a week by making fruit preserves at home. Plum butter uses plums and sugar cooked to jelly tests, strained, and sealed for long storage. Instructions cover washing plums, simmering, straining, re simmering with sugar, and sealing for future use.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Decatur Daily Sand Mountain Experiment Station UGE Pola Negri United States Uncle Sam Bilis Island Joe Everett Wright Joe Lawson Wright Playernese Tee John Bean Sylvia Stephenson Jenny Lauderdale Billy Mitchell Jacksonville Billy Hartselle, Jr Bobby Hartselle Judy Hartselle Shirley Joyce Blackwood Shirley Fay Whitworth Laura Frances Spain Joan Long N.C Ray Royce Reba Jo Ridolph Margie Ruth Slate Howard Evans Mesdames J. F. Stewart, Jr Arthur Howell J. R. Stone Harold Parker W. H. Block Roy Newman J. W. Henderson T. E. Kimbrough van B. Glasscock Victor Glasscock Glasscock Vaughn Bridge Road Charlie San Mys Jim Vincent Cullman E. L. Drinkard Horace. Roberts Luther Roberts Guy Roberts W. O. Kelley A. Y. Glasscock Kathleen Livingston Katherine Livingston Virginia Glasscock Lamar J. A. Wright Walter Kernoodle Pauline Kernoodle Sam Latta Vandale Ark Ll. B. Wright Gene Emma Sue Wright W. C. Wright Joe E. Wright Joe Lawson -Wright L. E. Slate Ralph, Ray Royce, Reba, Rudolph, Ruth and Robert Slate Arthur Holder, Jr Manchester Anne Speake Zelma Gene Payne Virginia Smith Bevelye Barcliff Virginia Claire Bailey Frances Brown Nellie Payne Martha Lillian Whitman Sarah Anne Bennett Hartselle Garden Club First Methodist Church Mary McGehee Unit No. 1 The Garden Club Lindsey ‘Oden Mra University of Alabama Ollie Gibbs Newton Miss Roy Gibson Asheville J. O. Burleson Gibson John F. T. Brown Phil Campbell Elaine Slate O. Henley Meridian Walter Black DeWitt Gatlin Hartselle Atsapete Jack Rosas Main Street Milner Snuggs Jimmy Scotty Stone John Houston Riley Cunninghees Hubert Betterton, Jr Battle Creek Mich J. T. Lindsey Calvin Johnson Herbert K. Payne Anniston J. E. Peck Etheridge Bates S. A. Blair Hal Jean_Blair Savannah Limestone County Ripley U. S. Ories Census Bureau Louis Igert, Jr Igert, Inc Clifton North Carolina Aundry Ani E Madol ARMY Kenneth Wilkinson United States Army Hollywood Fort Lewis Virginia O’brien Joan Leslie TOMS Fou Anem Ana Omey Steks Excell Aker Lexington All High School Ward DO. Swords Rae Iy
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