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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1940
Page
5
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A report by Miss Erien Rowe shows Morgan County farm families produced 1608 mattresses in six days, with a top daily total of 388. The program, organized by Extension Service and AAA workers, used materials from the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation and included two-day workshops on mattress making.
The Morgan County community notes a consolidation of the Johnson Chapel and Nee baseball teams into Johnson Chapel. They defeated Long Bottom 4 to 1 at Basham picnic and beat Basham 19 to 1. An all day Johnson Chapel picnic is planned for August 3 with games at 9 11 1 and 3 featuring Austinville Danville Sardis Bottom Basham and Winn ton.
Moscow officials announced that red factory executives face criminal charges tied to waste and inefficiency in production. Their plants manufacture bread toys clocks shoes and books.
Probate Judge A. M. McConnell and wife return from two weeks at Colonial Hotel Red Boiling Springs Tennessee. Chief clerk R. L. Malone covered duties during absence. Also sales notice Jersey cow with calf announced by Mrs Grady George Decatur near Moulton Heights. Local item notes lightning strike in Dannebrog Nebraska waking resident unharmed.
The New York Worlds Fair quarter acre wheat field costing about $1,000 to plant and maintain for two years was harvested today. Its second seven bushel crop was worth about $6.33.
Local residents in Oakville and surrounding areas share social visits amid health concerns. Families including Folette Sapp and Clark members called on neighbors, while Fred Folette and others reported illness and recovery. Recent visits from Decatur and Louisville highlight intercity ties as Mrs. Ruth Lewis attended a Sunday singing at Wren.
The community reports ongoing revival services at Rock Springs Church beginning Sunday and continuing through the week. Local residents Miss Lola Mae Sparkman and Miss Edith West visited family and joined events with the McNutt and West households.
Lawrence County residents report visits between the McCaghren and McCaghren families in Oakville. Eugene Wilborn of Hartselle spent time with the Hensley family. Revival plans arise for Antioch as locals attend. Ozelle Hensley visited Revean Ledlow and Grover James households. Myra Dyar is recovering at home after a wagon fall. Ozelle Hensley and Revean Ledlow visited Mr. and Mrs. Orval Mc-
Athol Mississippi July 31 Paul Pralinsky discovers a plant in his yard that grows potatoes underground while bearing a large tomato above ground. The odd produce attracts local attention as neighbors marvel at the unusual yield from a single plant.
The Hopewell Home Demonstration Club met at Francis McAbee's home with Miss Rowe leading a fan hemstitching lesson. Members brought work to discuss and received pamphlets on handicraft. Mrs Charlie Long attended as a visitor. The Windes club gathered in Mrs Dan Penn's garden for demonstrations on Swedish weaving and Italian hem stitching with refreshments.
A 73-year-old man wrote that he owed $17 for timber bought 45 years ago and offered $16 if the Lord helped him collect. The firm refused to cancel the debt or accept a $5 settlement. The account was finally settled for $7.
Mr and Mrs W D Lynne spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Otto Hensley in a social visit.
A Madison County resident touts Gly Cas as life changing and says his digestion and sleep improved after using the capsules. He reports relief from intestinal impurities, bloating, headaches, and nerve distress, claiming better elimination and vitality.
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