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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1939
Page
4
A scrubby miscellany notes a Bible thought, weathered by local items. Julian Hall promises a Decatur visit, Selma mystery remains unsolved, and an Alabama Florida League all star game ends 2 1. Yankees shakeups, U S 31 highway talk, and governor Jimh mentioned. Kiwanis delegation to International meeting with Decatur noted.
The article urges universal observance of June 14 as Flag Day while noting respectful greetings to King George and Queen Elizabeth. It comments on proper flag etiquette and early 20th century courtesies such as curtsies, handshakes, and formal greetings in Washington.
An OCR fragment outlines the proper display of the American flag under Army regulations. It covers hoisting and lowering, vertical and horizontal hangs, half mast procedures, cross-staff and procession placements, indoors and outdoors display, platform arrangements, and the disposal of damaged flags with reverence. It mentions bunting, proper color orientation, and handling of uniforms and ceremonial uses.
Washington reports a pattern of state political figures visiting the White House via call lists to echo support for a third term. Despite denials, observers see coordinated pressure implying Roosevelt is a candidate, with figures like Birmingham, Sweet, Maverick, Gillette, Johnson and Adams shaping the narrative.
Inside cabinet views show half to two thirds of Democratic Senators doubt Roosevelt will seek a third term. They fear it would aid Republicans and help the president run the party from behind the scenes. Only Ickes and a few others echo clear support while Garner’s status remains unsettled as White House handles invited guests and publicity.
Dr. Clendening reviews a exhibit titled The Maze of Superstition at the New York World’s Fair, noting the Medicine Man archetype persists among cultures and that medical aid plans include ten first aid stations, a mobile X ray unit, and a staff of 100 nurses and doctors.
A drunken rider on a metropolitan bus climbs a steep stairway to the top deck and falls back. Passengers help him to a seat before he tumbles down again exclaiming there is no driver up top. Other quips note the dangers of drunk driving and general highway woes.
The article notes Americans operate 29,211,651 of the 42,942,694 total autos trucks and buses worldwide. A Pecatur man recalls an accident and stitches not required as he recovered. A pretty Decatur thug or youth is quoted asking Henry to sound the horn at a grace crossing.
Dr Clendening offers seven pamphlets priced at ten cents each. To obtain one, mail ten cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Logan Clendening in care of this paper, listing pamphlets such as Indigestion and Constipation and Feminine Hygiene.
A sermon proclaims Christ as the universal savior for rich and poor alike. It emphasizes pardon, strength, and fellowship in Him, asserting there are no barriers save the sinful heart. The message invites hopeless souls to come, repent, and accept God’s mercy for all.
Walter Winchell on Broadway item catalogs nightlife chatter in New York. Buddy Ebsen rehearses Yokel Boy while Li’l Abner film talks swirl. Notes include Kath Hepburn trousers traffic, Leo Durocher superstition, and Praises for Broadway figures amid club gossip and city life.
A letter from the Art Students League to Irene Hill reports complaints about models sunburn and states the league will not use anyone not uniformly sunburned. The missive accompanies Hill's known poses for Edward Steichen and others amid a panorama of urban club and Wall Street scenes and a note on a raid at 110 Liberty Street.
A fragment speaks of surpassing limits beyond imagination, urging ambition and unseen potential. It hints at a philosophical claim of exceeding what one can request or conceive. The text presents a lofty, almost mystical exhortation to expand inner scope.
Mrs Elbert Weaver of Falkville visits relatives here. Mrs R G Dobbin s at Fifth Avenue home. Floyd Motes has recovered enough to go out. Mrs Vera Austelle to spend summer at Monteagle Tennessee. Mr and Mrs Frank Kirby return from Chattanooga. Billy Wyker Fred Hunt Jr and Wilbur Bailey depart for Camp LeConte on June 20 for about a month. Miss Aileen Moseley to spend summer in Montgomery.
The Guntersville Quartet is set to appear on Saturday night, June 10, in Morgan County Woodland Mills. A small admission will be charged. Local residents Elizabeth Oldacre Velma Murphy have returned from State Teachers College at Florence. Gilbert Dean will attend A P I in Auburn this summer. Bob Williams is ill at his sister’s home L D Collins. Mr and Mrs Glenn Brown and children and Mrs Marcus McCutcheon and daughter visited Cortalou Chunns in Pines. Otto Roberts announces birth of a son born June 4 mother and son doing well.
A 19 year old and three younger companions jumped into the Milwaukee river in hot weather, bare from the waist up. A police launch named Killjoy encountered them and escorted the youths to awaiting officers.
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