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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1931

Page

8

Young Sears 8 Given Promotion in Navy

Morgan Sears Jr of 438 East Moulton Street has been promoted while in Navy recruit training at Roads Virginia after selection from forty recruits for the position of recruit petty officer. The Decatur resident, formerly an orchestra member, will attend the Navy Musician's school after training.

R Morgan Sears, Jr East Moultonet Navy Hunts Naval Training Station Roads Virginia Young Sears Decatur

Community House Set for Friday Story Hour

The East Decatur community house hosts a story hour Friday at nine. Rev. Frank T. Smith of Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church will lead with story telling, games and shower baths. All East Decatur youngsters are invited.

East Decatur Frank T. Smith Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church

Town Creek Men Win National Award Recognition

Town Creek men W R Sanderson and Leff Thompson were among winners in a south wide contest sponsored by the N W Potash Export My Inc. J C Manning of Valley Head won second prize of 200 dollars. Several thousand answers were submitted.

N. W. Potash Export My, Inc Town Creek W. R. Sanderson Leff Thompson J. C. Manning Valley Head

Mrs Hubert Elkins Returns Home From Florence Hospital

Mrs. Hubert Elkins has improved enough to go back to her Mt. Hope home after several weeks of treatment at Florence hospital. Friends express delight at her recovery.

MT. Hope Hubert Elkins Florence Hospital

No Malaria Drive in Morgan County to Focus on Sanitation

Morgan County will not host an anti malaria drive this summer says county health officer Dr. H C McRee. The emphasis will be on countywide sanitation with sanitary toilets at every home to halt disease despite few positive malaria tests this year.

Morgan County H. C. McRee Land

Classified Ads Urge Quick Search for Desired Item

A brisk public notice urges readers to skip long searches and head straight to the classified ads. It emphasizes efficiency in locating desired items and services, promising faster results through targeted listings.

Warning on typhoid risks for vacationers by Dr Perolio

Dr A J Perolio director of the Tennessee Valley Laboratory warns vacationers about typhoid in north Alabama. He urges inoculation, avoiding unsafe water and roadside stands, boiling water, and using city supplies for drinking during camping or fishing to prevent infection. He notes pollution in streams and risks to eyes ears sinuses beyond typhoid.

A. J. Perolio Tennessee Laboratory State Board of Health Andrew J. Perolio M. D Tenn. Valley Laboratory

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