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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

3

Psychologist warns fifth column hysteria may spawn camps

Chicago psychologist Dr. Robert N. McMurry warned anti fifth column activity could lead to national hysteria and possibly concentration camps. He urged enforcement by official authorities and cautioned many innocent people could be harmed in a climate of fear.

Chicago A_ college United States Robert N. McMurry Chicago Central Y. M. C. A. College Federal Bureau of Investigation

Farm Plans Get Impetus In Morgan County 1939 AAA Program

Morgan County farmers increased conservation under the AAA program with 66 000 soil building units completed in 1939. Practices included seeding winter lespedera 30 255 acres, 17 606 acres of winter legumes turned with others left, 5 857 acres interplanted legumes, and 706 200 feet of terracing. For 1940 the focus shifts to seeding winters lime and phosphate terracing pastures and a minimum $20 payment aids small farms.

Morgan County AAA J. H. Harvey AAA Committee Mr. Harvey Harvey

Hendon Family News From Morgan County and Austinville

J M Hendon returned from Birmingham where his son Rev J R Hendon graduated at Howard College. Mr and Mrs John Flinn of Kentucky visited Mr and Mrs F C McDonald last weekend. Robert Hugh Wilks stayed with Garland Burt on Cedar Street Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Walter Moebes visited Mr and Mrs Carl Hendon of Decatur Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Denis Hendon and Mrs Carl Hendon motored to...

J. M. Hendon Birmingham J. R. Hendon Howard College John Flinn Kentucky F. C. McDonald Robert Hugh Wilks Garland Burt Cedar Street Walter Moebes Carl Hendon Decatur Denis Hendon

Explains Cause of Stomach Ulcer Pains

Simple language outlines how food passage irritates stomach nerves causing burning pains. Udga tablets coat and protect the mucosa with bismuth and other ingredients. A 25 cent box is advertised for relief of ulcer pains, indigestion, gas, heartburn, and acidity with a guaranteed refund if not helped.

Merrifield estate party fuels town buzz and photos

A society editor learns of a gay party at the Merrifield estate and a photographer captures seven beauties led by Gayle Dixon. Bill Bailey distributes tickets, while Oscar Draper suspects the Merrifield circle may hide a thief amid the publicity and glamour.

Benjamin Merrifield Gayle Dixon Jeremy Tucker Bill Bailey Merrifield Gayle Tempe Hyde Lillian Trainor Margaret Louise Kirby Adele Larraway Hazel Green Lola Montesa Lola Afternoon Gazette Society The Gazette Last Curtain Bill Oscar Draper Bureau of Detectives Police Headquarters

Graduation notes and local visits in Birmingham region

Birmingham events cover graduation exercises at Howard College with local residents noted. Visits include Mrs. C. B. Hendon, Mrs. Euthrea Hendon, and Rev. J. R. Hendon. Rev. Bynum among Athens College graduates. Mrs. Morris Sparkman confined at home. Also reports weigh-in race in Oklahoma City for Jim Pickens against Harry V. Stokes. and a drowning of 8-year-old Leslie Linton near Laverne, Alabama.

Birmingham Howard College C. B. Hendon Euthrea Hendon Luther Roper Peggy J. R. Hendon Bynum The Baptist Church Oklahoma City Jim Pickens Harry V. Stokes Laverne Ala Leslie Linton Jesse Linton Glenwood

Reservists Chief Heads Alabama Reserve Officers Group

Major J. E. Shotts of the U S Veterans Administration in Tuscaloosa serves as president of the Alabama department of U S Reserve officers.

J. E. Shotts U. S. Veterans Administration At Tuscaloosa Alabama Department of U. S. Reserve

Senior League Holds Splendid Meeting at Ninth Street Church

The Ninth Street Methodist Senior League met in a fine gathering Sunday evening with Miss An netle Spearman leading the program. Miss Nannie Reed Watson gave an inspiring talk on Christian youth. Two Birmingham ministers Rev Brown and Rev Grant attended part of the program and the league invited all young people to the ongoing revival.

Bill Bailey the Oaks Ballyhoo Gayle University Club Montrose Club Merrifield Little Theater Bill Merrifield Last Curtain Mr. Merrifield Ninth Street Methodist Church Annetle Spearman Nannie Reed Watson Birmingham Brown Grant League

More Jobs Filled in Alabama Workforce Rebound

The Alabama Department of Industrial Relations said the state saw a large return to work with 37,737 fewer people on the Employment Service active file seeking jobs between January 1 and March 30. The report notes improved job activity in recent months.

Montgomery Ala State Department of Industrial Relations Alabama Department

Georgian Official Harrison Dies at 68 in Lithonia

Georgia Comptroller General William B. Harrison 68, ousted by the National Guard in 1936 during the Talmadge controversy, died after a heart attack near Eatonton. He had a long career from clerk to comptroller general, was briefly escorted from his office by troops, and left a wide open field for his successor with July 25 qualifying deadline.

Atlanta Georgia Comptroller William B. Harrison National Guard Eugene Talmadge Lithonia Eatonton Harrison Fire Department Talmadge State Treasury Lindley Camp Comptroller's Office Cust Im Camp Hana G. B. Carreker George B. Hamilton

Hartselle Merchants Plan Summer Half Holiday Closures

Beginning Thursday afternoon June 6 Hartselle merchants will close for a weekly half holiday during the summer months. A petition signed by a majority of merchants approved the plan.

Hartselle Merchants

Schedule for Song Instruction Classes at Grant Street Church

The Grant Street Church of Christ announced a schedule for song instruction classes under L. O. Sanderson of Nashville. The program runs 10:00 a.m. for young people and children, 7:30 p.m. for training of some directors, and 8:00 p.m. for a general assembly. No collections or charges will be taken.

Grant Street Church of Christ L. O. Sanderson Nashville General Assembly

Demand for Good Apartments Through Daily Want Ad

Real estate listings push available apartments via the Daily Want Ad service. Advertisers highlight desirable units with emphasis on location and rent.

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