Defense program helps keep U.S. business indices rising
The Associated Press index of industrial activity rose for the eighth week as defense spending looms. Rail and utility leaders plan large outlays for new equipment to support war production. Despite French collapse and Nazi Europe, exports held gains with Britain’s demand, while domestic defense plans drive the near-term trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Gardner
New York
America
Uncle Sam
United States
England
Europe
France
European
Latin America
Low Countries
Great Britain
Associated Press
The Wit to Woo advances at The Oaks party
At Montrose Manor Bill and Gayle plan a new play while Jeremy grows closer to Lola who has vanished. A costly music box arrives and a theft is reported, prompting the trio to return to the mansion as Graham warns of yet another missing item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Gayle
Jeremy
Dizzy Dames
Graham
Lola
Gayls
Montrose Manor
the Oaks
William
Miss Gayle
Sheats Holds Fine Meeting at Sheats Methodist Church
The third quarterly Trinity charge conference met Thursday at Sheats Methodist Church. Rev. S. W. Brooks reported progress with strong financials as church work interest grows. B. E. Braswell was elected delegate to the November annual conference at Tuscumbia, with J. O. Parker named alternate. A repairs committee including Sam Lile, C. J. Lamon, J. O. Parker, B. E. Braswell and G. F. Whitlow was tasked to review parsonage needs. repairs expected soon. Ladies of Sheats Chapel served a fine lunch and the gathering enjoyed by the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Charge
Sheats Methodist Church
S. W. Brooks
B. E Braswell
Tuscumbia
J. O. Parker
Trinity
Delightful Picnic at Seneca Springs
A picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Owen at Seneca Springs honored Miss Willie Savender of the Works Progress Administration who is leaving for Tuscaloosa, and Mrs. Bill Jackson and son Harry Neile of Fort Lauderdale visiting Mrs. Jackson’s parents in Hartselle. Attendees included Mrs. Steve Penn, Miss Wendaline Felton, Mrs. Mary Banks Terrell, Miss Ruth Patterson, Mrs. Douglas Reed, Miss Thursey Owen, and Messrs. Howard Hagood, Wade Brunson, Owen Barton, and Brooks Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Owen
Seneca Si Gs
Willie Savender
Works Progress Administration
Tuscaloosa
Bill Jackson
Harry Neile
Ft. Lauderdale
Florida
Hartselle
Wendaline Felton
Mary Banks Terrell
Ruth Patterson
Douglas Reed
Thursey Owen
Howard Hagood
Wade Brunson
Owen Barton
Brooks Brown
Decatur Model Aero Club Heads to Huntsville Contest
The Decatur Model Aero Club will travel to Huntsville for a glider contest at Whitesburg Pike airport on Sunday June 30. Contestants include James E. Wright Benny Terry F C Shehan Don McKibbon Johnny Howell and James W Couch. The club plans a Decatur return contest during the July celebration inviting several nearby clubs to compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Model Aero Club
Huntsville
Whitesburg Pike
James E. Wright
Benny Terry
F. C. Shehan
Don McKibbon
Johnny Howell
James W. Couch
Hunts‘ville
Decatur
Decatur Boys
Ill and bereaved in Mt Hope area and visiting kin
The column records friends lamenting Dee Steenson's serious illness at Irwin and Dyer Infirmary in Moulton after a roadside stroke. It notes visitors from Los Angeles and Birmingham, travel to Montgomery, and local family movements and visits across Lawrence County including Mt Hope and Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Steenson
Irwin and
Dyer Infirmary
Moulton
Mt. Hope
Eldred Elkins
Billy Clark
Joe Cunningham
Clanton Bendall
Dixon Signs Eleven Bills in Alabama Legislature
Montgomery Alabama June 2 Eleven new laws and two resolutions passed by the legislature were signed by Governor Dixon before he left for an undisclosed weekend rest. The measures include a review committee for unemployment compensation taxes and various tax and administrative provisions affecting counties, license caps, and donations to Montgomery institutions.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dixon
S.J. R
MecCall
House
Senate
Robertson
Cullman
Welch
Bessemer Inferior Court
Smyer
Megginson
Langan
Stone
Mobile
Miller
Hodo
Industrial Relations Department
Pitts
Chilton County
Annie W. Reynolds
L. C. Reynolds
Lightler
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Ball
Aliceville
Pickens County
Memorial Drive Methodist set for third quarterly conference
Rev P C Oliver and Memorial Drive church prepare for the third quarterly conference on Monday night July 1 with delegates from Union Grove on the Moulton highway. R P Thompson lay leader and C P Parker school superintendent will report. A delegate will be elected to the annual conference in Tuscumbia on November 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Oliver
Memorial Drive Methodist
Union Grove
Moulton Highway
H. H. Jones
W. A. Standridge
Taylor Standridge
A. _B. Clark
Albert Fergerson
John L. Jones
Ernest Standridge
J. A. Singleton
Bernice Clark
Pat Bryant
Bertha Taylor
R. P. Thompson
C. P. Parker
L. H. Turney
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Capitola Gaines
Young People
P. ©. Oliver
W. C. Vaughan
John Woodruff
E. B. Hames
M. L. Carter
Howard Owens
J. Baker Sheats
J. L. Craig
Yancey Vaughan
J. W. Standridge
F. E. Napps
R. L. Penn
W. Floyd Waterson
R. C. Best
Tuscumbia
Local Families Visit This Week End
Miss Willie Sue Martin of Hamilton visited her mother here over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Cushion visited her parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Jonny Cunningham, Wednesday. Also daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Johnson Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Reynold Counts
Martin
Birmingham
E. Counts
W. A. Pickens
Porter Vaughn
Miss Hilda
Decatur
Hilda
Don Cunningham
Union Springs
J. W.smith
Montgomery
Wahlon and
Aaron
Bennie Johnson
Stephens
Pampa
Texas
Floyd. Campbell
Campbell
Johnnie Roberson
Haleyville
Tom Milam
Roberson
William Earl Pickens
Tex
Mary V
Jimmie Deare Counts
Lola Roberson
Florence
Lowell Whitworth
Ford City
Will Johnson
Willie Sue Martin
Hamilton
M. W. Cushion
Jonny Cunningham
Summer pattern 4445 by Anne Adams for jaunty bodice
Cotton travels cross country for summer wear and Anne Adams style shows a flattering bodice with front panels joining the skirt. Bright color or print contrasts, options for rickrack or ruffles, sizes 14 through 42, yardage given, order from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.
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Anne Adams
Anne ‘Adams
Decatur Daily
Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Questioning Willkie Nomination Splits Dems and G.O.P.
James A. Farley says the nation faces a choice between historic American processes and new foreign methods of control amid Wendell Willkie's nomination. Speaker Bankhead predicts a clear division between the two major parties at the upcoming Democratic convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James A. Farley
Wendell Willkie
Bankhead
Willkie
Rotary Plans Shaped For New Year At St Johns Guild
A Rotary Club meeting at St Johns Guild House chaired by Pres Tom Fitzpatrick outlined a new year program. Each appointed committee member presented aims for a bigger and more useful year. The club sponsors a booth for the 120th Anniversary celebration displaying hand made souvenirs by Mrs Elbert Tuders of Somerville route 1 and invites public inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
St. Johns Guild House
Pres
Tom Fitzpatrick
Rnd
Pitzpatrick
Elbert Tuders
Somerville
Political Narrative Cited in November Election Rights
A fragment notes parties claim strong influence by the Republican nominee during the November vote. It asserts a constitutional right to dominate actions in the electoral period, reflecting ongoing legal and political debate without detailing specific cases or actors.
Berlin warns Americas on future economic ties with Europe
The Berlin Rome Tokyo publication warned North and South American republics that Europe’s future trading terms depend on American attitudes. Signed by Foreign Minister Ribbentrop, it urged self‑security measures if the Americas side with or against Europe amid preparations for the July Havana conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Foreign Office
Europe
Americas
Joachim von Ribbentrop
America
United States
Havana
Alabama prison farm sale of purebred Guernsey bulls
Decatur auction at Kilby Dairy Farm sold 17 yearlings for 37.50 to 102.50. Col. W. E. Persons said bulls would average 200 elsewhere as Governor Dixon pushes distribution of purebred stock from state farms. J. W. Clapton, Decatur, paid the top price. Bobbie Blake of Montevallo bid 100 for second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Kilby
Bobbie Blake
Montevallo
Nurse Foresees Death as Stroke Strikes in Bedside Call
In Hempstead New York on June 20 Mrs Mable Alice Curran 51 a former Holyoke Massachusetts superintendent of nurses sensed paralysis approaching. She telephoned her husband saying she had about 15 minutes left then died within minutes after doctors and family gathered at her bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
N. Y
Holyoke
Mass
Mable Alice
Johnson Curran
Frank
Methodist Revival Draws Crowds at Austinville Church
Interest grows as Rev. O B Lansbury preaches evangelical messages at the Austinville Methodist church. The past week saw 25 additions to the church, and the public is invited to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austinville Methodist Church
O. B. Lansbury
Capitol Staff Merit Exams Brighten Mood Across State
At the capitol today the mood was likened to Christmas as 782 regular clerks typists and stenographers learned their merit system grades and only 11 failed. The announcement sparked praise for the efficiency of the merit system and noted strong performance across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Capitol
Special Stockholders Meeting of Decatur Building & Loan
The Board calls a special meeting of stockholders at the Decatur Alabama office on July 10 1940 at 8:00 p m Central to consider forming Decatur Realty Co and transferring assets to issue notes and new shares to stockholders and dissolve the association after the new entity forms Attest Secretary W M Voorhtes June 15 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW, Morgan County Building, & Loan Association
Decatur
Alabama
Decatur Realty Co., Sc
J. W
W. M. Voorhtes
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Adele Larraway
Tempe Hyde
Seneca Springs
U. S
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Robin Hood of Crime
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George Ernest
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