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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1940
Page
4
The Limestone Democrat endorses robust civic effort for Decatur's 120th anniversary four day observance. Editorial urges forward momentum in industrial progress and a community driven section project, hoping residents participate to aid future development and benefit the town.
The letter explains a Morgan county measure to shift part of probate judge funding into the county general fund to pay for essential services. It argues the bill, already passed by the State Senate, should be decided by the people in November through a constitutional amendment vote, not by legislators. The Daily urges supporters to back the legislation and trust the people to decide its effect.
The Daily lauds new army air field expansions in the south and west and argues Decatur must raise public pressure to secure a local airfield. It notes nine new training sites, expansion at Randolph Maxwell and Moffett fields, and funds approaching several million dollars. The piece urges Morgan Lawrence Limestone counties to rally and apply political pressure to win a local facility.
Philadelphia dispatch reports a Taft Dewey split risk amid Willkie momentum. Delegates show mixed pledges with 32 New Jersey votes thought Dewey bound but Willkie influence rising. Willkie headquarters are sparse and observers question organization. Washington also previews a $4 billion army equipment plan to support a long term mobilization and balance the navy program.
State Home Demonstration Agent Etna McGaugh reports curb market facilities used by farm women to dispose of surplus products brought in $30,098 in April. The 16 markets have reported sales totaling $126,829 this year.
Dothan Alabama civic leaders A D Ussery, an insurance man, heads the Chamber of Commerce. His son Jack Ussery is unopposed as nominee for president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
In the 1918 influenza era a wave of cephalitis left palsy and tremors in recovering patients. Bulgarian belladonna root treatment, studied in Europe since 1926, reportedly eased symptoms and sleeplessness without claiming a cure. The method spread to a German hospital center by 1937, with anecdotes of long‑term sufferers finding relief.
A mosaic of playful banter notes preferences in card suit love engagement and marriage. Characters Betty-Alex Stewart Frances Helen Albert a gambler and a youngster exchange quips about war diet food and squirts in a classroom vignette.
Reader asks about bust developing cream. Expert replies that it does neither harm nor good and that topical applications cannot alter underlying fat.
The column notes swallowing small glass usually causes no harm, but a splinter can perforate the stomach or intestines with rapid, noticeable effects within 24 to 48 hours. Readers may obtain seven Dr Clendening pamphlets for ten cents each by sending coins and a self addressed stamped envelope.
A reflective piece argues that delaying facing facts backfires and stresses the value of cooperation. It contrasts parents guiding children with the consequences of selfish behavior and lack of mutual aid. The writing notes that people who avoid collaboration struggle to obtain it in return.
A cautious student named Junior surprised his mother by coming home unexpectedly calm and rested, signaling an absence of overexertion at school. The scene highlights a rare moment of parental relief over his classroom energy and behavior.
A narrator observes a man moving through crowds and doors as “one of them newspaper guys” in various scenes including cops, a fire chief, Mr Burns, and a president’s door. The refrain mocks fame and authenticity by labeling characters as newspaper men.
Misses Reifsnider Nellie Lee Jef frey Katherine Gargis and Lottie Anderton attended the State H A convention at Alabama College Montevallo recently Mrs Oden Sanderson and baby have returned home after visiting her parents near Leighton last week Several people in the community attended the all day singing at the Landersville Methodist church Sunday The Young People s W M A organization of the Hatton circle met with Mrs Fred Brackin Jr at her home in Hatton Saturday Mr and Mrs R L Butler and
Walter Winchell on Broadway surveys media figures clashing over interviews and quotes with editors and columnists weighing in on accuracy haste and public criticism. It highlights responses from F P A the Post and voices like Pegler and Hearst on journalistic practice and public scrutiny.
Florence and Graysville relatives gathered at the Butler and Posey homes for a Sunday visit. Guests included O H Butler and family Hettie Lene from Graysville Hubert Butler and Bobby Jean Hale Gilman Hale family Sula Hale Etheride I L Butler and Mrs Henry Bond Albert Bond. Friends of J H Black of Town Creek lament their departure for Nashville as rural mail carrier after years of service. Hill Carpenter visited Birmingham last week.
Richard Green denies money matters mattering Ray Milland jokes about Broadway life Bette Davis praises love Olivia de Havilland dismisses manners Cary Grant on learning from experience Paulette Goddard says disaster can be turned into triumph Gracie Allen teased by rivals Margaret Lindsay over stage fright Goering on Nazi Germany and world awareness current events in a cheeky roundup of celebrity lines.
Miss Ruby Braly of Athens has been appointed assistant county home demonstration agent for Jackson County. She will support 4-H clubs home demonstration clubs and canning programs.
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