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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1932
Page
3
Insurance organizations offer fire and life coverage as homeowners modernize. Policies protect the dwelling and household goods, fund loan payoff on death, and some insurers are authorized to take real estate mortgages. Local agents explain policy options, with banks and building societies as alternative financing.
Steel medicine cabinets are preferred for sanitation and easy cleaning after spills. The steel frame supports a beveled glass mirror, and white enamel is the common finish for bathroom trim.
Color brightens kitchens with vivid ranges in reds and greens. Linoleum floors with dirt resisting lacquer offer easy cleaning. Walls and linoleum meet a decorative motif, making the kitchen a colorful, sanitary, and stylish room.
MILWAUKEE June 24 Special The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri Ohio and other states re elected Dr F Pfotenhauer Chicago Ill as president with 400 votes of 512. The convention discussed unionism doctrinal disputes and funding for 110 ministerial candidates. Delegates from St Paul and other congregations follow proceedings with local church interest high.
An aging house renovated into a modern up-to-date dwelling becomes a profit maker and neighborhood asset. The porch was removed for a stoop, asbestos shingles replaced tin, and a sun parlor plus fireplace added while interior rooms remained largely unchanged.
Copper or bronze window screens with wood or steel frames resist rust and last many seasons reducing repair costs. Wire screens rust and crack, while copper screens avoid holes and frequent replacements. Choose fine mesh that blocks insects yet does not trap dust.
Southside Methodist Baptist and Presbyterian churches announce a two week union vacation Bible school in July. An adult department offers courses on the Bible stewardship tithe and denominational subjects. Courses include What Baptists Believe with Rev. J. D. Pickens and Organization of Religious Education with Dr. R T. Tyler.
A neighbor asks how to remove moles from lawn and garden. The article recommends carbide calcium and carbon bisulfide to gas the moles underground, advising care with flammable chemicals and to seal holes to prevent gas escape. Then it notes a new topic is about to begin.
The first cotton bloom of the year was received today at Flint. The plant was grown by farmer Willie Howard, marking an early harvest milestone for the season.
The weather bureau reports yesterday's high of 98 and low of 74, with conditions observed until 7 am this morning. Local observers noted warm temperatures across the area as the day began.
Athens Alabama June 25 Special J M Lawson county superintendent of education was elected for July 1 1932 to July 1 1933 at a county board meeting Amos Clanton was recently elected to begin July 1 1933 and Lawson was chosen to fill the interim term. Prior to the change the superintendent was elected by the board rather than by popular vote.
Receipts topple through multiple produce lines with hay corn oats and potatoes. prices for hay vary by grade and quality, grain prices show No 2 corn and oats. poultry eggs and farm fowl prices listed. fruit vegetables and cotton market notes indicate little change from yesterday. Market comment notes steady poultry prices and light demand in hay.
The Tennessee river level dropped to 4.8 feet by seven o'clock today as monitoring gauges recorded a continuing fall in the river.
Ted Sheppard is recovering from surgery performed at Benevolent Hospital several days ago and is expected to be moved to his home within a few days.
The 9th Street Methodist church will hold Sunday services with Rev. M. Tyndall delivering a sermon on The Blessings of Temptation in the morning and The Cost of Our Salvation in the evening. A mid week prayer service led by the Men’s Bible class features F. M. Hamilton as president and Dr E E Beard as teacher.
Mrs. E M Guyton, superintendent at Benevolent Hospital, is expected to return soon after spending her vacation visiting in Mississippi.
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