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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1939
Page
4
A blend of devotional verse and local observations discusses being filled with the Spirit and avoiding heated disputes. The column notes recent rain and heat complaints, teases North Alabama market improvements, and mocks political contests as voters plan to consider five constitutional amendments. It then cites a Decatur freight-rate comparison highlighting regional business prospects.
Howland Spencer has shown strong displeasure with the New Deal and its leaders. His yacht was raided recently with no explanation given. Government agents may have had reasons, but the public deserves clarity and no personal retaliation for differing views.
A visiting legislator heard that Decatur is recovering from the economic blow when shops closed. The group shared a decade of local achievements and noted substantial progress in the past year, stressing that every citizen can promote the town’s story to eager listeners.
News that Ellis Parker ace detective of Burlington county New Jersey has been incarcerated to serve a term for involvement in the Paul H. Wendel kidnapping. Prosecution portrays Parker as highly reprehensible though some note his doubt about Hauptman and efforts to solve the Lindbergh case may have influenced his judgment.
The Alabama legislature's recess committee on agriculture heard from Commissioner Haygood Paterson in Morgan county, urging farmers to use science and year round effort. The piece notes Morgan and nearby counties had farm income of about 18 million in 1938, far above Decatur's 2.8 million payroll, and envisions rising farm income to 36 million with coordinated marketing and new industries.
Washington reports the Fed board based index projects industrial production at 98 per cent for June, suggesting a 6 per cent rise from May after seasonal adjustment and reversing a spring downturn. The estimate is private and for internal circulation, with a high confidence level.
Bellwether notes on economic forecasts show a modest rebound led by steel and coal output. Senate figure Norris and House member May clash over TVA expansion, with both sides resisting full concession and conferees adjourn without agreement.
A. M. Smith Jr and Clifford Smith plan to return home Sunday from Pulaski Tennessee after two weeks with grandparents. Mr and Mrs P H Sandlin will visit Georgia and Florida next Wednesday. Mrs L B Wyatt visits relatives in Kentucky for two weeks. Dr L C Murphree has returned from Jasper on business. Morgan county health unit holds discussion with interested persons.
Across town the pageant of Deppish gossip unfolds with Dick Merrill and Toby Wing visiting the Zuider Zee fair confirming marriage rumors. Margie Hart at Coney Island endures an embarrassed moment as an air jet hurls her skirt skyward. Celebrities like Eddy Duchin Jolson Odets Barbirolli and Madriguera appear in brisk vignettes of the New York social scene.
New York burlesque chorus girl Marjorie Berry killed herself after a two year old daughter’s care weighed on her. Toni Dell of Star Theatre Brooklyn organized a burial fund from touts and bookies. Adrianne, a Republic dancer who is to wed next week, offers to adopt the child.
A fragmentary note on Jean Chatburn Frank Orsatti marriage plans failing. The Trib drama staff faced a dramatic burglary. Gregory Ratoff and Eugenie Leontovitch plan Reno notices after “millions of reconciliations.” Valya Valentinoff leaves Paradise for St. Louis Municipal Opera starting July 10. The revived Manhattan weekly by Plankinton ends after a brief run.
The article notes the possibility of establishing an abbatory here. It also reports Mrs. Q O P Stinson ill at her Johnston street home and Clay Tucker Jr visiting relatives in Pulaski Tennessee.
Review of current music and entertainment in New York venues. Ink Spots perform It's Funny to Everybody But Me and To You. Maxine Sullivan delivers ear comfort at Onyx. Versailles serves chicken Versailles. Live acts include Joe Rines at St. Regis Roof and Collette and Barry at St. Moritz Scallions.
The article notes Andy was arrested during a Thursday Amos n Andy broadcast and a detective planned to take him to the 25th Precinct at 148th Street and 126th Street. The program ended at 7 15 and by 7 30 about 500 onlookers waited outside the station wondering about the delay.
Pickets outside The Brass Rail, a bus driver shortage noted, and heat relief as week warms Manhattan. Notices urge extra caution for route drivers with schools closed. Saucy signs at NYC venues spoof political figures and pop culture with bars and clubs quoted in a light evening tone.
A sermon view on Paul’s balance of spiritual ambition and personal contentment. He wrote from prison in Rome, showing unshaken faith whether rich or poor, and the lesson contrasts this serenity with modern restlessness and criticism of Paul.
A Riviera column asserts a witty comparison noting Dorothy Parker would always say it first, highlighting the sharp, ready quip as her trademark.
A fragmentary social note cites a string of sensational quips about luck, love, and gender norms. The remarks mock fickle luck, conditional friendship, and romantic withholding while profiling women by dress and behavior.
Dr. Logan Clendening discusses how humans imitate animals in cleanliness and health practices. He notes that many animals care for plumage, wash food, and live long enough to be studied, but argues primitive man suffered many diseases and would not be a healthy model for living.
The answer explains uric acid in the body, noting normal levels around two mg per 1000 cc and excess above five mg. It states many people have uric acid and offers dietary guidance to avoid purine-rich foods such as liver kidneys sweetbreads and red meats.
Readers may obtain seven pamphlets from Dr Logan Clendening by sending 10 cents per pamphlet and a self addressed stamped envelope to the paper. The list includes Three Weeks’ Use, Indigestion and Constipation, Reducing and Gaining, Infant Feeding, Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes, Feminine Hygiene, and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
A compact classifieds notice promoting the practical value of classified ads for buying and selling items. Includes contact phone number 46 for reader inquiries and submissions.
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