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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1933
Page
8
The piece advises lighter summer eating to match lower energy needs, avoiding rich sauces fried foods and sweets, emphasizing fruits vegetables and adequate fluids. It notes protein is essential but should be limited to actual needs and warns against rapid, very cold drinks to prevent stomach discomfort.
Col. Page S. Bunker the state forester reports that over 850 Alabama youths entered reforestation camps this week after conditioning training at army camps. The youths are at work in Escambia Baldwin Washington and Monroe counties across the state.
Local correspondent reports from W L Pryor that farmers may receive substantial debt relief under new loan plans. Federal Land Bank and Commissioner loans target refinancing, working capital, and foreclosed farms, with up to 5000 dollars per borrower and 75 percent collateral limits. Loans are collateralized, not personal, and initial years may skip principal payments if mortgage terms are met.
Thomas Winner of Thomas Furniture Company won fifth place in a Southeastern sales contest for Westinghouse refrigerators. The competition included dealers from Northern Florida, Eastern Mississippi and Alabama.
The Alabama attorney general affirmed that sheriffs receive $4 for serving writs of arrest for each defendant, even in joint indictments. Sheriff G W Mitchell of Lauderdale County said he had arrested three men on joint indictments but was paid for only one arrest, a practice the opinion calls incorrect.
A muskrat wandering far from water was killed this morning on Johnston Street near the city hall by Fire Chief E. W. Jones. Attaches at the city hall saw the animal flee into a sewer before a revolver shot ended its life and the body was recovered. No reason was found for the creature's unusual location.
Lawrence county educators have worked quietly for weeks promoting school welfare amendments to be voted July 18. The county board of education will meet June 30 to finalize plans for a publicity campaign and begin more active efforts in early July.
J. W. Clapton travels to Birmingham today on a business mission. He is expected to meet local officials and discuss regional commerce and partnerships.
The meeting of the Little Theatre board of directors scheduled for tonight at 5 30 PM has been postponed. Plans remain incomplete and a new meeting date will be announced later.
Rev. Nabors pastor of Central Methodist Church returns from Collinsville Alabama where he conducted a successful revival. He will fill his pulpit here Sunday.
The Tennessee river shows a notable fall in water levels as observed in recent readings, indicating lower depth and altered flow conditions downstream. Local authorities monitor potential impacts on navigation and hydrology along the river stretch.
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