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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1941

Page

7

Alabama Counties Drive Sharp Rise in Tax Returns for 1939

Washington June 12 The 1939 income tax returns show Alabama totaling 40 538 with county and city figures led by Jefferson Leeds Birmingham and Mobile among others. The bulletin lists city and town totals for Alabama state at 49 538 with numerous municipalities contributing to the overall rise.

Alabama Washington Guy T. Helvering Internal Revenue Commissioner Autauga Pratville Baywin Bay Minette Pairhope Barbour Clayton Fufaula Bible West Bloc Ton Blount Oneonta Bullock Union Springs Butler Chapman Georgiana Greenville Calhoun Anniston Blue Mountain Jacksonville Oxford Piedmont Chambers Lafayette Lanett Cherokee Chilton Clanton Choctaw Clarke Jackson Thomasville Clay Lineville Cleburne Heflin Coffee Elba Enterprise Colbert Sheffield Tuscumbia Jefferson Bessemer Birmingham Brighton Ensley P. O. Birmingham Fairfield Homewood Leeds Lamar Sulligent Lauderdale Florence Lawrence Lee Auburn Opelika Limestone Athens Lowndes Fort Deposit Macon Tuskegee Madison Huntsville Marengo Demopolis Marion Guin Winfield Marshall Albertville Boat Guntersville Mobile Citronelle Prichard Monroe Frisco City Monroeville Montgomery Alikeville Pike Brundidge Troy Randolph Roanoke Russell Phenix City St. Clair Shelby Columbiana Montevallo Sumter Livingston York Talladega Sylacauga Tallapoosa Alexander City Camp Hill Dadeville Tuscalo

Local Social Notes From Morgan County and Rocky Ford

The column records visits and weekends among families in Morgan County and Rocky Ford. Notable entries include William and J W Betterton with Raythun Edwards in Birmingham, Gaines McNutt family with Calvin, Luke Key visiting Andrew Edwards, and Sherman Wallace from the U S Army visiting relatives. Little Jewell Faye Garrison is ill and Ozelle McNutt with R L McNutt attended a singing at End Pike.

William Betterton J. W Raythun Edward Willie Fred Edwards Birmingham Gaines McNutt Calvin Amardie Aldridge Luke Key Andrew Edwards Ruben, Sims Don Wallace Shirley Wallace Cherman Wallace Joe Wallace Ozelle McNutt R. L. McNutt End-Pike Shirley Cobbett Sherman Wallace U. S. Army Haois Hartselle Jewell Faye Garrison

Dorcas Sunday School Class Monthly Meeting

The Dorcas Sunday school class of Southside Baptist church held its regular monthly business session with opening hymn and prayer led by Mrs. George Wells. Mrs. Robert Sharpe gave the devotional as members discussed old and new business before a social hour and refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled at the church on July 10.

Dorcas Southside Baptist Church George Wells Robert Sharpe

Gedan's Regents Insurance Agent List Noted Today

A shorthand notice highlights Gedan's regents as the listed insurance agent group for today. The fragment indicates a registry or listing tied to insurance agents and the current date context.

Gedan

How a Family of 4 Can Eat Well on $10 a Week

Daily feature outlines iron rich foods and affordable menus for a four person family. It lists very rich sources like liver and kidneys and moderately rich items such as oats and beans, then provides a Friday menu with breakfast lunch and dinner totaling about $1.25 per day.

Gentleman seeks furnished two to three rooms with Bach at 3 am

Classified notice from Paradise Wanted Mobile Alabama requests a studio or small apartment with listening space for Bach at 3 am. Desirable features include fireplace maid service bookshelves and proximity to bus. undesirable qualities are loud neighbors and noisy children.

Mobile Ala Mobile Press Register

Gatlin Held for Murder in Limestone County

Alys Gatlin, 26, bound over for murder after a preliminary hearing in Limestone County Municipal Court. Gatlin allegedly killed his father in law Jay Guthrie with a knife following a May drinking incident. Guthrie died 11 days after being struck. Gatlin was remanded with a $750 bond. his wife testified for the prosecution. Prosecutor: George C. Johnson. Defense: James H. McCoy.

Athens Ala Alys Gatlin Jay Guthrie Limestone County Gatlin Guthrie Nashville George C. Johnson

Morgan County Rock Creek Community Notes

Several residents attended the air carnival in Birmingham on Sunday. Leona Smith visited her brother and his family last week. Dolores Smith of Decatur spent the weekend with her parents V F Smith and Lewis Tanner is improving from an infected leg. Hiam Childer and family visited J F Tanner's family. Elcie McKee visited Malinda Lewis and Beckie McKee. Ida Oden was guest of Leona Smith and family. Community welcomed rain Saturday. Ida Oden visited Annie Bell Hamilton last week.

Birmingham Leona Smith Williams Lewis Dolores Smith Decatur V. EF. Smith Lewis. Tanner Hiam Childer J. F. Tanner Elcie McKee Malinda Lewis Beckie McKee Ida Oden Annie Bell Hamilton

State revenue chief reassures workers after office axing incident

Farrington R. Carpenter, newly appointed director of Colorado's department of revenue, arrives at the Denver office with axes as he begins a broad government reorganization. He explains the axes are for chopping wood on a farm rented outside Denver, not payroll cuts.

Denver Farrington R. Carpenter Colorado State Department of Revenue Carpenter

Life As Lived In Camp By The Associated Press

In a patchwork camp diary from Fort Benning and other posts, soldiers recount quirky homecomings and odd mishaps. A private reaches headquarters with a dynamite loaded vehicle, a Starkville man wrestles dogs to enter his home, and a Bee swarm interrupts an army hand signal at the field.

Associated Press Camp Wheeler Theodore Crabtree Bath Honolulu Georgia

Cotton Insurance Bill Moves To Senate Action

A proposal to insure 1942 cotton faced Senate action after House approval. Democratic sponsors say the measure would stabilize cotton farmers income, while Republicans call it too costly. Federal crop insurance remains available to wheat producers currently.

Washington Senate Wi House House

Sheriff Whitt to Return for Redus Murder Trial

Athens Alabama June 12 Sheriff Martin F Whitt will return from Montgomery after two weeks of treatment for a medical condition He comes back to attend the special first degree murder trial of Robert Redus a 24 year old Athens man accused of killing Bedford Brackeen Athens policeman in a circuit court session slated for Monday

Athens Ala Martin F. Whitt Montgomery Exterans Hospital Robert Redus Bedford F. Brackeen

Amazing results from 8.8.8 Tonic for vitality and digestion

An advertisement touts 8.8.8 Tonic as a remedy for fatigue digestive issues and pale skin. It claims tonics restore red blood cells improve appetite and energy, boost digestion, and help regain youthfulness with liquid formula and fast action.

Nara Rane Co

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