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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1940

Page

3

Maid to Measure rehearsal ends in a dancing escape

In chapter twenty four, Jeremy Tucker joins Adele, Hazel, Lola, Tempe and four other girls for a late night outing after a rehearsal. The party moves from a limousine to a roadhouse where Jeremy bonds with the group and shares his first hand holding and a generous tip, while feeling both thrilled and overwhelmed by attention. The scene ends with Jeremy paying the check, hinting at his growing social confidence.

Gayle Dixon Jeremy Tucker Adele Larraway Jeremy Adele Hazel Green Lola Montesa Tempe Hyde Tempe Merrifield Tucker Society News Butch Gayle Cela Montesa Jeremee Lola Retuggs Bill Bailey Bill

Assurances Given Today on Official Pay After Recodification

Constitutional officers who gained extra pay through 1939 acts are assured by Code Chairman Welch that their additional duties and salaries will not be altered by the upcoming state code recodification. The code committee has not considered any change to those pay provisions and officials will be assured of continued compensation.

Montgomery Ala Code W. 8S. Welch Alabama Code Committee Welch Dixon

Local Social News and State Politics Notices

Morgan County area residents host and visit relatives from Akron Ohio with multiple social calls and visits among the Hale Bates Patterson and Dunlap families. The piece also notes political debate over Senator Stakely anti Bund bill and defense related job protections as Governor Dixon aides weigh calendar actions.

Revival at People's Church Promises Evening Messages

Evangelist Mr Sansbury leads a Flint charge revival at People's Church in the mill village. Services start nightly at seven with Adjutant and Mrs Longino of the Salvation Army directing music. Tonight's talk is What is a Christian. Other topics include God's Pay Day and Sin its Power and Remedy.

Sansbury Flint Charge People's Church Mill Village Longino Salvation Army Lansbury

Gly-Cas Herbal Remedy Endorsed By Local Resident

Mrs. E F McCay of Decatur testifies Gly-Cas relieved widespread aches and pains from toxic buildup. She says improved digestion, sleep, energy, and mobility after using the product bought at Loyd Drug Store and local grocers.

E. F. McCay Decatur Fifth Ave. South Loyd Drug Store Mrs. McCay

Voyage ends as Batko family returns in Ark of Juneau

Praise for Paul Batko and his wife and seven children followed their homemade 40 foot Ark of Juneau voyage from Tacoma to Ketchikan Alaska. The journey drew attention to their pioneering effort and resilience as they concluded the trip.

Ketchikan Alaska Paul Batko Tacoma Wash Juneau

Disabled American Veterans Convene in Montgomery

Disabled American veterans of the World War will hold their annual convention in Montgomery June 27 to 28. Commander Sam L. Chesnut of Birmingham announced the event. Col William P. Screws Montgom ery city commissioner and Rainbow Division veteran will welcome attendees. A banquet will be held at the convention Hotel Gay Teague on June 27, with officer elections at a final session on June 28.

Montgomery Ala Sam L. Chesnut Birmingham William P. Screws Rainbow Division

Local Notes From Wolf Springs and Nearby

Rain continues to slow crop work across Lawrence County. Community items report travels of Misa Nellie Lee Jeffreys from Monticello, cemetery services at Manterson, and visits by Mr and Mrs Henry Burks, Hill Carpenters cream supper crowds, and various family gatherings including Horace McGregor and Archie Haley visiting home.

Misa Nellie Lee Jeffreys Montevallo Manterson Cemetery Henry Burks Amall Jimmie Katell Troy Summers Hill Carpenters Velma Braadford Flat Rock Horace McGregor Mias Posey Blackwell Florence W. H Bill) Poole Ted Poole Pelham McGregor Claude Berryman Buster Patterson

Amateur wins race for first cotton bloom in Montgomery

B A Spardiey of Montgomery street won the annual contest by displaying a volunteer cotton blossom said to have grown in his yard.

Montgomery Ala B.A. Spardiey Montgomery Street

Loan to wait on new crop loan plans delayed

Senator John H Bankhead writes Paul Davis of Decatur that Secretary Wallace will not announce a new crop loan program until the new crop is on the market. He notes an appropriation is needed and the bill is pending in the Senate calendar with hope for passage before adjournment. The loan price is expected to be similar to last year.

Wallace John H. Bankhead Paul Davis Decatur Mr. Davis Senate Congress J. H. Bankhead

Invited Rally Draws Miss McGaugh in Alabama

Hayneville Alabama June 17 Miss Bina McGaugh attends a rally as part of a state home demonstration event. Public interest centers on local participation and community involvement in agricultural and home economy matters.

Hayneville Ala Btna McGaugh

Demonstration agent invited to Lowndes County rally

An Auburn demonstration agent has been invited to attend the annual rally of Lowndes County Home Demonstration clubs on Thursday.

Auburn Lowndes County

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