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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1939

Page

3

Motor brake applied hard in heaviest manufacturing week

New York June 3 The motor industry sharply cut output this week with auto and truck assemblies down to about 32 445 units from 67 740 previous week and 32 980 in 1938 the first yearlow. Other sectors show cautious gains in textiles copper and steel while Wall Street remains slow.

Frederick Gardner New York Briggs Body Associated Press Wall Street United States Morgenthau Treasury

The Parsoness of Broadway and the Dream of Money

Eleanor Parrish, a novelist and playwright, wrestles with wealth and creative disillusion as she watches a shaky Broadway production. She recalls happier days, contemplates leaving her hit, and weighs a lucrative offer from Johnson to finish a Jackson saga by June. Her life centers on money, fame, and a fading artistic spark.

Eleanor Phil Eleanor Parrish Phillip Parrish Johnson

Final Meeting of Falkville Cotaco Culture Club

Mrs. W. M. Patterson hosted the Falkville Cotaco Culture Club for its final gathering. Judge Seybourn Lynne of Decatur spoke as guest, with Miss Sue Patterson singing and refreshments served to members and guests.

W. M. Patterson Falkville Cotaco Culture Club Virginia Knight E. L. Drinkard Seybourn Lynne Decatur Sue Patterson Comer Junkins Robert Summerford C. W. Crowe John Knight Jack Rowe J. L. Rowe W. E. Cloud Frances Carpenter Mary McCable Jeanne Drinkard Sarah Drinkard W. E. Knight W. O. Clark C. O. Blackwell Vaughn Crowe J B. Patterson Devyere McCoy Adlia Patterson

Stoke Up a Bit You Skinny Gals

Advice column urging fuller figures for women and healthy habits. Explains how over dieting harms appearance and health, recommends milk, meat, fruits, vegetables, and cereals with sugar and cream. Includes posture tips, infant care, dental care, and overall wellness guidance.

Helen Follett

Manton Case Nears Close In Court

In New York on June 3 the Manton trial moves toward verdict as the defendant finishes testimony about cash loans totaling over 600000 dollars from litigants and associates. Final arguments by prosecution and defense awaited before jury deliberations.

New York Martin T. Manton Manton U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals U. S John T. Cahill James J. Sullivan Lord and Thomas American Tobacco Company Sullivan Lord and Thomas The American Tobacco Co

Attorney General Lawson Forecasts Budget for State Legal Work

Attorney General Thomas Lawsoms predicted the state could handle all legal business on a 73000 dollar annual appropriation with provisions. He spoke before the judiciary committee as it recessed yesterday under Sen ator Verde Elmore who chairs. Elmore hinted plans to recess until July 7 might be altered.

Montgomery Ala Thomas Lawsoms Lawson Verde Elmore Elmore

Three Young Women to Lead Local Church Vacation Bible School

The Sunshine Gospel Trio from Moody Bible Institute Chicago will organize Central Baptist Church daily Vacation Bible School from Monday through the 18th. They will also lead Sunday evening services at 7 30 p m singing special old church songs and are noted graduates active in the extension department and centenary meetings.

Sunshine Gospel Trio Moody Bible Institute Chicago Central Baptist Church

Dobbins Chosen Chairman of County Tax Board

W. S. Dobbins the Athens real estate man was named chairman of the county tax equalization board by Felix Bates and Luther Blakely. Luther Yarbrough will serve as ex officio secretary as the board begins inspecting properties county wide after protests to valuations.

Felix G. Bates Luther Blakely Luther Yarbrough

Congress In Brief: Recessed Houses Resume Tax Hearings

The Ways and Means Committee resumes tax hearings at 10 a.m. EST as both chambers are in recess. Yesterday the House passed and sent to the president legislation creating an office of undersecretary of commerce.

Associated Press House Senate Ways and Means Committee

Governor Warns State Employees On Political Contributions

Governor Dixon urged state workers not to solicit or accept political contributions as he announced a new merit system. He warned such activity would lead to dismissal and stressed the law prohibits political gifts under the reform.

Montgomery Ala Dixon

Tribute to Jefferson Davis Observed Across the South

June 3 observances marked the birthday of Jefferson Davis, with Georgia closing the capitol and state offices in tribute. The Confederate leader, born June 3 1808 in Kentucky, led Mississippi volunteers in 1846 and later served as president of the Confederacy.

Atlanta Jefferson Davis Davis Kentucky Mississippi United States Senate Zachary Taylor Monterey Buena Vista Lower South Horace Greeley Beauvoir New Orleans Richmond E. D. Rivers Georgia Rivers

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