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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1938

Page

3

Administration Fight On Senators May Unite Anti Roosevelt Forces

Washington reports that administration efforts to purge unfriendly democrats may tighten the anti Roosevelt bloc in the 1939 session. Senators Wheeler Burke Gillette Van Nuys Lonergan Clark Smith McCarran Tydings George face primaries as opposition gains backing from peers and hints of White House friction emerge.

Administration John Hightower Washington Congress Senate Wheeler Mont Burke Neb Gillette Iowa WPA Hopkins van Nuys Ind Indiana White House Callette Bill Fees Lonergan Connecticut Clark Missouri Smith South Carolina McCarran Nevada Tydings Maryland Oy George Georgia George Farley Mr. Roosevelt David J. Lewis Lawrence Camp Atlanta

Ellen Dale in Nogales Romance Sparks Arizona Ranch Plans

Ellen Dale arrives incognito at Nogales seeking a possible ranch purchase with Bill Baron as her manager. A bullfrog serenade interrupts dawn, Ellenите dazzles locals, journalists chase interviews, and Felix Montoya props drive for a spin as Parker of Nogales Chamber of Commerce invites a banquet amid hints of romance and business in the Durango project.

Jllen Dale Hollywood Arizona Montoya Ellen Bill Lucky Garon Jane Uring Ress Nogales Durango Jen Felix Montoya Bilen Felix Sonora el Conquistador Miss Dale Oscar Parker Chamber of Commerce O. K

Missing Little Falls man Donald Chase sought by police

Little Falls New York officers request help locating Donald Lorenzo Chase missing from his home since May 12 1936. Aged 30 tall 5 9 weight 200 pounds with blue eyes light brown hair oily complexion and small light brown mustache. He may have worked at a New York brokerage house or served as engineer's yeoman on a ship to South America and could be engaged in clerical mechanical or motion picture projector work. Contact Little Falls police chief with any information.

Donald Lorenzo Chase Little Falls N. Y Chase New York South America

Funeral services for infant Samuel B Campbell

Funeral services were held for Samuel B Campbell infant son of Mr and Mrs Carlos Campbell at Oakland with A J Rollings officiating burial at Pleasant Point. The baby died at the parental home from colitis. Surviving parents and one sister Miss Bradean Sims. Several local residents visited and joined in social visits and gatherings during the period.

Samuel B. Campbell Carlos Campbell Athens Rt Oakland A. J. Rollings Pleasant Point Bradean Sims Robbie Cox Lawrence Owens Oliver Simmons Rogersville

Browning Heads Out In Campaign Trailer

Gov. Gordon Browning prepared to depart Knoxville in a new campaign trailer reportedly used by Huey Long. The Tennesseean cited Atlanta operator Al Bell Isle saying he sold the vehicle, built for an oil executive but later used by the late Louisiana senator. The trailer was presented to Browning by his honorary colonel staff as he began renomination efforts.

Nashville Tenn Gordon Browning Knoxville Huey Long al Bell Isle Atlanta Louisiana Browning

Sell-Out Seen for Sky High Amateur Show at Riverside

After a dress rehearsal at Riverside auditorium the Sky High cast enters intensive rehearsals for Friday night’s 8 07 curtain. Decatur fire department presents this entertaining amateur production with principals and choruses drilled, and a final polishing session scheduled before opening.

Riverside Auditorium Sam—Frederick Hunt Shirley Shields Evelyn Vaughan Mrs. Stevens Clendora Maner Maizie Maid Mable Whitt Michael Carney Charles Murphy Inspector Bedford Patton Walter Stevens Benj, Holmes Poe Card Flora Durham Detective Mockshaw Tom Williams Carino Narro Jessie Wilson Howland Hunter Paul Buchanan Aaron Montgomery

Athens Notes on Webb Tour and Local Events

Friends of Mr and Mrs E P Webb tour Europe then plan to return to Cannes where Webb is stationed with the Mediterranean Fleet. Mrs Gilbert Smith and Mrs Gerald Teasley hosted a bridge luncheon for Nora Garth Gray bride elect with high scores awarded. A subsequent shower for Gray and a dinner gathered numerous local women. Alabama ABC inspectors visited Athens to review enforcement efforts. Melvin Hutson of Decatur, circuit solicitor, was a local hero. Dr A D Powers and others drove to Birmingham while Mrs George C Johnson improves after illness.

E. P. Webb Italy Spanish Morocco North Africa Gibraltar Rome Genoa Naples Venice Cannes France Webb Lucille Roper Elkmont Ella Stiger Gray W. T. Ellis A. D. Powers D. J. Wilson Evelyn Reed Gray John Wilson J. B. Carrington Paul Gish N. K. Bitting, Jr H. J. Kittrell W. E. Estes, Jr Farry More Sarver Alabama A. B. C. Board Athens Melvin Hutson Decatur Elizabeth Powers D. L. Rosenall, Jr

Daily Cross Puzzle Answers From 1938 King Features

The page presents a themed crossword with across and down clues numbered for entries like 20 toward the heavenly body and 21 male parent, plus entries for 4 two-year-old salmon and 31 ever. The puzzle credits King Features Syndicate with a 1938 copyright.

King Features Syndicate, Inc

Local social notes from Lawrence County Antioch area

Miss Joann Sivey hosted a party Saturday evening while Miss Earline Turner visited Miss Hazel Parker. Rev. Walker Bynum and relatives from Decatur joined Mrs. J. A. Bogle for a weekend visit. Eva Stewart and Sammy Bell announced their engagement. Alma Lentz spent the weekend in Decatur and visited Neal Simpson in hospital with a broken leg. The Bogle couple toured Athens to see Mrs. Bogle’s sister. Marvin Morris of Athens stayed with his parents Rev. and Mrs. Morris. Jesse Gillespie joined Sunday dinner with the Lentzs. Grady Terry visits his husband in Flint Hospital. Evelyn Lott plans to travel to Alexander City for two to three months. Bula Lee Roberts departs for Illinois. George Collings and spouse have moved from New Hope to join local friends.

Joann Sivey Earline Turner Hazel Parker Walker Bynum Jimmy Joiner Bynum Decatur Route 3 J. A. Bogle Eva Stewart Sammy Bell Alma Lentz Miss Lentz J. W. Lentz Grady Terry Flint Hospital Evelyn Lott Alexander City Bula Lee Roberts Illinois George Collings New Hope

Local Ministers To Attend Athens Pastors School

Several Methodist pastors of the Decatur district plan to enroll for a pastors school in Athens. The program runs from July 4 through July with a splendid faculty lined up for the period.

Decatur Athens

Lindberghs Leave English Home for Quiet Island Trip

Charles A. Lindbergh and Mrs Lindbergh departed Long Barn in Kent for two and a half years. Friends said they likely moved to Ile de Sein off Brittany coast, the island the flyer bought last April.

Lindberghs London Ocol Charles A. Lindbergh Long Barn Kent Ilice Island Brittany

Backache and Leg Aches Signal Kidney Trouble

Warnings from aching backs and pains in legs suggest kidneys need attention. Kidneys remove waste from blood. when tubes fail waste collects, causing aches, swelling and fatigue. Doan's Pills have helped millions for over 40 years to remove waste and restore comfort.

Nature

Beetle Drive Underway in Alabama Harvest Region

Era agriculture officials push a statewide beetle warning as infestations spread from Covington and Geneva into Florida. L Harris, head of plant industry, cites millions of beetles damaging field crops and predicts a larger outbreak as peak emergence and egg laying loom 10 days to two weeks away.

Alabama Federal Covington Geneva L. Harris State Cultural Department Florida Harris

Crowded Oak Ridge Children’s Day Program Reported

A large crowd attended the Morgan County Oak Ridge children’s day program on Sunday. Local residents and families including the Sparkman and Sybert households were among weekend visitors and guests at various homes in the community.

R. L. Sparkman J. Sparkman Lucille West Dora Sandlin Dorothy Rogers Ollie Sybert Rindo Wallace Grandson L. B. Sybert Edith Dan Sparkman Macedonia Elvie Roberta Neel Willis Hicks L. J Wallace Alvie Roberts Bob Sybert

Pasteur Expelled From Paris Over Germ Theory Claim

Louis Pasteur faced expulsion from Paris for insisting infection is caused by microbes and immunity can be gained through vaccines. The clash highlighted early debates on germ theory and vaccination in the 19th century scientific community.

Louis Pasteur Paris

We Appreciate Your Bus iness and Welcome All Customers

A friendly note from a local business thanks both returning and new customers for their patronage and support. The message emphasizes appreciation and invites continued business.

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