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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1941

Page

10

Childersburg Plant to Manufacture High Explosives

Birmingham news reports the War Department confirms a new Childersburg Alabama high explosives plant to produce TNT DNT and tetryl. The expansion adds about 24.7 million to 55 million spent, aiming for 900000 pounds daily, with thousands of workers across allied sites in North Alabama.

Birmingham Ala Childersburg War Department North Alabama Gadsden Tallade Offield Anniston Lister Hill Muscle Shoals North Alabama “Ordnance Triangle

Revival Underway at West Cullman Church

A revival is underway at West Cullman Methodist Church with Rev. M. L. Newcomb as pastor. Rev. W. A. Shapton of Flint preaches to interested crowds each evening at 7:30.

West Cullman Derway West Cullman, Methodist Church M. L. Newcomb W. A. Shapton Tor Flint

County to borrow 150000 for six months in Birmingham

Jefferson county commission authorized borrowing 150000 from First National Bank at 11 2 percent interest for six months. This marks the second temporary loan in two weeks after an earlier 100000 authorization.

Birmingham Ala Jefferson County Commission First National Bank

Vacancy Costs Decline as Daily Ad Attracts Tenants

Your apartment sits empty cutting profits as prospective renters read The Daily Want Ad. Place your listing now to speed occupancy and cut losses.

the Daily

Mortgagee Foreclosure Sale in Morgan County Alabama

Public auction to satisfy the mortgage debt on property in Morgan County Alabama. Erin Stephenson, mortgagee, by attorney Charles H. Eyster, will sell at the east front of Decatur courthouse on July 12, 1941, after notice dated June 18, 1941. Sale includes lots and farm lands described in deeds and surveys, with costs, attorney fees, and mortgage balance to be paid first.

Towit Jas BE. Peck T. J. Russell Morgan County Alabama Mary Thomas Russel Pthel Ward Emmett Russell Howard Russell Nora Sugis Lora Postelle Morgan County National Bank of Decatur Morgan County National Bank Morganity A. P. Postelle J. E. Peck Erin Stephenson Jas. E. K East Court House Morgan State of County of Green Hartselle Ala Hickory Street I. M. Speake D. M. Speake W. A. Beanland Six Mile Creek Federal Land Bank of Chas. H. Eyster Township 8 Cullman County Howam Evans Charles H. Eyster

Notice of Mortgage Sale in Alabama Properties

Mortgage holder Morgan County National Bank of Decatur announces sale of two parcels in Morgan County Alabama for defaulted loan. Sale set for July 12 1941 at the East Court House Door Decatur. Parcels include SE quarter of Section 27 and SE quarter NE quarter plus E half of SE quarter of Section 28 totaling about two hundred one acres.

Howard Evans Lillie Evans Morgan County National Bark Decatur Alabama Morgan County Cullman County East Court House Morgan Towit Huntsville Meridian

Progress of crops shows good overall growth in Alabama

Weather this week boosted agricultural work in Alabama despite heavy rainfall that slowed some tasks. Corn and cotton improved, with corn in fair to good condition and cotton progressing as rain aids healing drought impact. sweet potatoes vary from poor to good and late plantings faced delays. Hay and pastures improve though overall feed remains limited in many areas.

Alabama

Hardeman to Speak Here at Grant Street Church

N B Hardeman president of Freed Hardeman College Henderson Tenn will preach at Grant Street Church of Christ starting Sunday June 22 through July 2 with services led by Greer Hendon Congregational singing will mark each service The public is invited to attend all meetings.

N. B. Hardeman Freed-Hardeman College Henderson Tenn Grant Street Church of Christ Hardeman Holy Land Decatur Greer Hendon

Tudor Triumphs at New Market Derby Odds Stand Tall

Owen Tudor outpaced 19 rivals in the 261st Derby at New Market finishing the mile and a half course a length and a half ahead. He paid 25 to 1 odds as thousands of English racing fans filled the horse loving community.

Tudor New Market Eng Owen Tudor

WPA rolls cut in Alabama by 8152 effective July 1

Montgomery reporters say Alabama WPA rolls will be reduced by 8,152 starting July 1 due to a reduced 1941 42 appropriation. On June 11 total clients were 31,952 with 407 non certified supervisory staff and 51 from administrative offices among those cut.

Montgomery Ala Alabama W. Genderson WPA Henderson House

WPA official limited figures on layoffs in district counties

J. B. Carrington, acting district manager of WPA district one, reported no figures available at the local office on how many employees would be cut off the rolls in Morgan county and the district's 24 other counties while he was out of the city.

J. B. Carrington WPA Morgan

Auburn to speed curriculum for defense trained workers

Auburn Alabama Polytechnic Institute will shorten programs to three years for national defense needs. Dr L N Duncan says the executive council of deans approved the rearrangement without lowering standards. Freshman entry in September aims to finish a four year veterinary medicine and architecture pathway in three years and aeronautical engineering in four. Normal schedules remain available.

Auburn Ala Alabama Polytechnic Institute L. N. Duncan Executive Council of

Dr A U Pitts Busy Decatur District Weekend Schedule

Dr U Pitts superintendent of the Decatur district outlines a busy weekend itinerary visiting multiple churches. Friday includes 11 AM service at Oak Forest with a dinner on the grounds and conference. Saturday morning 11 AM at Bloom Springs with dinner on the grounds. Sunday morning 11 AM at Morris Chapel with conference on the grounds. Sunday evening at Ninth Street Methodist Church.

U. 8. Pitts Decatur Oak Forest Bloomt Springs Morris Chapel Ninth Street Methodist Church

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