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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1940

Page

5

Mizpah Chapter to Elect Officers and Society Notes

Mizpah Chapter No 10 O E 8 will hold its annual election Tuesday at 7 30 at the Masonic Hall. First Presbyterian Auxiliary Circles meet Monday afternoon with Circle One at Mrs T M Guyton’s, Circle Two with Mrs Ben Bloodworth, Circle Three with Mrs F 8 Hunt Jr. Westminster circles meet Monday with Mrs Harlan Phelps, Mrs Gil Crane, and Mrs T B Rogers hosting Circles One to Three. Intermission Party hosted by Betsy Jane Elam and Martha Scales after Sub Deb Dance. brunch from 12 to 1. First Baptist W M S meets Monday at 4 for Royal Service led by Mother Price Circle. Surprise breakfast for Miss Barfield and visitor honoring Miss Caroline Barfield with Miss Pat Pape and many guests. birthday anniversary noted. Central Baptist W M 8 will feature missionary topic on Southern Baptist Hospital Work led by Mrs Freeman Free. Central Methodist Circles meet Monday. Afternoon bridge at Mrs Skeggs Crawford and Mrs E S Loyd's for Miss Elizabeth Pride prior to her June wedding. guests listed.

Mizpah Masonic Hall First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Auxiliary T M. Guyton Ewing Apartments Ben Bloodworth F. 8. Hunt, Jr Westminster Westminster Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary Harlan Phelps Gil Crane T. B. Rogers Miss Barfield Curtis Barfield Caroline Barfield University of Illinois At Margaret Louise Nash Dorothy McClure Marjorie Wilder Virginia Prince ‘Calvin Pat Pape Chicago Ill Thomas C. White Ann Kimbrough Mary Penick Jones Mary Sue Hardin Peggy Brown Betsy Townsen L. T. Pride

Personal notes from Birmingham and surrounding areas

Mr and Mrs R W Terry and son visit relatives in Birmingham. Mrs Lahleen Kinney will attend her brother George Weber's wedding in New York City. The Lynne Crawfords and Mr and Mrs Skeges Crawford are in Nashville visiting Jack Knight. Mrs Elizabeth Ramage broke her hip in Montreal and is recovering. Various others travel for weddings, visits, and summer activities in Birmingham, Montgomery, and surrounding towns.

Lahleen Kinney New York New Jersey George Weber New York City Seybourn Lynne Elizabeth Ramage Montreal N. C John D. Reed

Notable Names Share Prizes at Local Event

John C. Bragg, Mrs. H. Q. Greer, and Miss Elizabeth Anderson appear in a local gathering skimmed with prize awards. Miss Barfield wins the high score. Miss McClure receives consolation. Mrs. Day takes the bingo prize. a crystal set is given to the honor guest.

John C. Bragg H. Q. Greer Elizabeth Anderson Barfield McClure Day

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Mixed

A compact list of crossword clues across and down covering shaving instrument clip river islands concl ud life preserver French river Seacaglie Babylon rod coterie male ad hemin thereso kind of against prefix part of hand prank time long past concealed neon symbol slander girl s name containing ore cistern to check nimbus procession a2 present time merely affirm weird down clues include ascent mimic idiot vex a large number tlustrious torture rational taxicab a number wound crust wapiti toward greek provinces ch swine pen exclam ation a metal frozen water pertaining or to Uranus breezy feminine pronoun tralian shun skill roman emperor wing shaped plaything african threw brooding of pheasants Chinese fish

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Invasion of Britain a Long Shot Says Wartime Column

The piece argues Hitler’s invasion of Britain would be a high risk gamble requiring vast planning and German naval and channel control. It notes Mussolini’s likely role and warns France’s navy could shift the balance, while stressing critical obstacles to any quick assault.

France Britain Europe Hitler England Flanders Channel Fuehrer America Mussolini Mediterranean Julius Ceasar William the Conqueror

Farmers receive varied farm relief amid parity shortfall

The department has begun distributing 225 million dollars in parity payments for this year’s crops, but tobacco growers are excluded due to favorable prices. Sugar benefits go to cane and beet producers meeting acreage, marketing controls, and minimum wage rules. Indirect gains come from 185 million dollars for farm surplus disposal.

Secretary of Agriculture

Cotton dress winners lead county club prizes at Massey show

The Massey group honored Farm and club members with prizes from Hartselle merchants. Winners included Mrs C E Howse and others from Union, Massey, Rock Creek and Danville. Mrs Howse won first in the cotton dress revue. her dress will go to Auburn for state competition.

Hartselle Merchants Linnie Reynolds J. Eral Peck Florette C. E. Howse Massey Cecil Tanner Rock Creek James Gurley

Dry Skin Remedies and Foot Care Advice

The article explains how dry skin results from constant skin renewal and loss of moisture, advising oil or cream before washing and cream afterward, plus almond meal cleansers as alternatives. It cautions against soap and extreme water temperatures, suggests proper cosmetics, and advises foot care with appropriate shoes and a foot specialist for calloused soles.

Skilled men wanted for war industry jobs in Atlanta

The United States Civil Service Commission announces continuous examinations for skilled trades due to War and Navy Department activity. Applications are now being accepted for positions including angeamith, coppersmith, ship fitter, iron worker, loftsman, pipefitter, rigger, sheetmetal worker, shipwright, and metalsmith aviation. Information and blanks available at any post office or from the Fifth U. S. Civil Service District manager in the New Post Office Building, Atlanta, Georgia.

War and Navy Departments United States Civil Service Commission Angieamith van Stone U. S. Civil Service District New Atlanta Georgia

Ryan school project approved for $50967 building

Prof. O Maner reports Trem Sparkman that President has approved the Ryan school project funded by WPA grant totaling 50967 with county 18208 share. Construction follows fire destruction of the high school last January. The stone Neavern building includes six classrooms a combined gymnasium and auditorium and principal's office. Grounds work and driveways are included as well. Community rallied 100 percent.

Ryan School Joni Sparkman Ryan WPA John Sparkman State Office

Communication with Paris cut off amid unclear resumption time

A department official said contact with Paris was severed and could not specify when it would resume. The last message reached the ambassador to France at 11 p.m. Paris time Thursday, via Bullitt calling Anthony J. D. Biddle, ambassador to Poland at Tours.

Department Paris France Bullitt Anthony J. D. Biddle Poland Tours

Building project advances with timber effort on school grounds

Citizens join in cutting and hauling timber for a new building frame. A saw mill operates on the school grounds and lumber is prepared for construction while a large bedroom with nine windows and running water is listed two blocks from Bank St. 208 KE Vine St.

Bank St KE. Vine St

No Apprehension Felt for Bullitt's Safety

The State Department said it last heard from William C. Bullitt, ambassador to France, on Thursday night and that no apprehension was felt for his safety. No further details were provided about his status or location.

Washington State Department William C. Bullitt France

Dress Costs and Parade Highlight Hartselle Rally

Dresses were attractive at small cost with Mrs Howse paying 75 cents Mrs Tanner 76 cents and Mrs Gurley 1.26. The rally ended with a downtown parade led by Boy Scout color bearers as club women were guests of Hartselle business men at a picture show.

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Betsy Jane Elam Martha Scales First Baptist W.-M First Baptist W. M. S Mother Price Circle Miss Pape Tommy Adams Joe Burleson Mary Ford Tillery Edward Davies Katherine Nelson Nick Flood Athens Betsy Townsend Bobby Anderson Mary Virginia Bingham Sydney Blackwell Katherine Boswell Billy Duncan Jack Tankersley Helen Ross Harry Sunderland Elizabeth Pride Guinney Puckett Shirley Bragg Schuyler Pryor Richard Coffee Central Baptist W. M Southern Baptist Hospital White Cross Central Methodist Circles Central Methodist Circle J. B. Leeman Guy Drake Floyd Harris Tee L. R. Nash Gh. O. Troup T. C. Chandler Birmingham Ovid Porter Miami, Fla Paints North Carolina H. E. Jeffery Pat Jeffery Tuscaloosa Ala Henry E. Jeffery, Jr Shirley Dorothy Cornelius Duke University Durham, N. C J. H. Tolley Belle Mina Loyd Lively Nickey and Kathleen Mt. Gretna, Pa Pride Valgene Stanley New Orleans E. D. Bailey, Jr Edward James Marion Daytona Beach Fla Foster H. Pointer Edward Jr Pointer Florida Frank Lide Harriett and Rebecca William Gresham John W. Jones Caroline Jones Jean Gray Girls Industrial School Hugh Curry Goidel’s Drug Store Norra Edmund Margaret Nea Joyce Compton Caracee Og Capito Theatre Jack Randall Donal Somuir Leon Errol Richard Andy Arlen Devine Blackhawk Surroun Decatur Daily Crossword River Islands French River Seacaglie Babylon Uranus King Features Syndicate, Inc C. E. Howsé 4Th Ave Ralph Huyler OF America Gene Autry Smiley Burnette Frankie Darro The Strand Theatre Hartselle Alabama Tyrone Power Dorothy Lamour Johnny Apollo Edward Arnold Lloyd Nolan Orphan Duck Stuart Erwin Marjorie Weaver John Garfield Anne Shirley Claude Rains Roy Rogers Death Valley May Robson Granny Get Your Oregon Trail East Bauer & Black Dillehay’s Drug Store Grant St Tullio Carminati Muriel Angelus Lynne Overman Billy Gilbert Teddy, the Rough Rider Sidney Blackmer Teddy Roosevelt Dra Exciting Spare Ing Earthbound Warner Baxter Andrea Leeds Lynn Bari Charley Grapewin Henry Wilcoxon Elizabeth Patterson 20Th Century Fox Orchia al Ua Say Cahn Sothern Br Lauias
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