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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1941

Page

3

Wickard outlines three solutions for cotton growers problems

Secretary Wickard told a House appropriations subcommittee that three options may help cotton: price fixing, parity loan, and a processing tax method. He warned the parity loan could trap government funds and raise production, while noting cotton's heavy exports complicate any plan. The hearing also examined crop insurance potential for cotton and CCC conservation and parity payment projections.

Washington Wickard Appropriations House Senate Agriculture Committee On Legislation Annon D-Mo Farlier Velt Agricultural Marketing Service United States

eyeless eden inspired wedding eve in Ardendale

Joel and Aunt Sallie accompany Bill Randall Latham toward his marriage to Rita Linwood in Ardendale. The church, paparazzi polish, and family banter frame a high society mood as Bill fends off jokes about divorces and fame. The scene hints at a dramatic, publicity hungry wedding to come.

IL Latham Rita Linwood Joe Randall Bill Sallie Randall Main Street Oak Avenue Elm Lane Joel Sallie David Romeo Galahad First National Bank of Alderdale South America Randall Mills Ardendale William Randall Latham John Judge Powers Electric Mrs. Mayhew Aunt Sallie Rolls Gene Raymond Jeanette MacDonald Hollywood Rita Randall

Cotton Root Rot Is Cured by Plowing Under Debris

Agriculture officials report a practical method to combat cotton root rot by plowing under old stalks leaves and weeds after harvest to remove infection sources and enrich soil with organic matter. A field test after 1939 planting showed little disease damage.

Washington Agriculture Department James T. Jardine Department House Appropriations House Jardine

Community Notes From Morgan County Florida

Mrs Bogle and her son Thomas of Hillsboro visited with her daughter Mrs Alvin Stinson. Rava Nell Jones was in Decatur. Francis Ozbolt visited Marleen Kinney. Mrs Hubert Jennings visited Mrs Momer Taylor. Mrs Lee Kinney and daughter Christene spent a night in Decatur. Nevil Oden of Tambys Chapel visited. Rava Nell Jones called on Alva Stinson and Alvin Stinson. Jones Ozbolt and Jim Pointer of Fort Benning spent the weekend with parents. Frank Ozbolt visiting Chicago. Mrs Homer Taylor called on Mrs Ezra Hudgens. Mr and Mrs Cecil Bogle of Hillsboro spent Tuesday with Andy Stinson. Mr and Mrs Ira Oden and Mrs David Stinson were Sunday guests of Andy Stinson. Eliott Stinson spent Saturday with Hubbard Pointer. Carrie Pointer called on Annie Stinson. Davie Ralph spent days with Francis Ozbolt. Obie Jones spent weekend with brother W S Jones.

Jones Ozbolt Jim Pointer Fort Benning Frank Ozbolt Chicago Homer Taylor Ezra Hudgens Cecil Bogle Hillsboro Andy Stinson Ira Oden David Stinson Eliott Stinson Hubbard Pointer Carrie Pointer Annie Stinson Davie Ralph Francis Ozbolt Obie Jones W. S. Jones

Mass Wolf Hunt in Kansas Nets Little Prize

A 250 man wolf hunt in Muncie Kansas yielded six timber wolves and a red fox with a few rabbits captured. The prey escaped across a golf course causing alarm among golfers.

Muncie Kas

Grandmother’s Assistance Cancelled After Marriage

Fletcher C. Kettle, state superintendent of old aged assistance, received a letter requesting cancellation of a grandmother’s assistance award. The writer notes she has married an old sweetheart who owns a new oil well.

Springfield, II Fletcher C. Kettle

Real estate deals surge in Decatur Want Ads

Real estate is rapidly changing hands in Decatur as buyers and sellers use Want Ads to reach prospects. Phone 46 is advertised as the contact method for listing and inquiries, signaling active property activity in the area.

Decatur

Were Stomach Ulcer Pains Napoleons Waterloo

The great Napoleon who conquered nations suffered after eating pains. If you have stomach or ulcer pain indigestion gas pains heartburn burning bloat or excess acid try a box of Udga Tablets. They must help or money refunded at Goldel Drug Store and drug stores everywhere.

Napoleon Nations Goldel

Easy Laura Wheeler Stitchery Pattern For Home Decor

Decorate sheets pillow cases and scarfs with this embroidery pattern. Pattern 2803 includes a transfer motif 6 x 1 7 2 inches three motifs 4 1 2 x 1 5 1 2 inches crochet directions materials and stitch illustrations. Send ten cents and add name and address to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept New York.

Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N.Y

Pastor’s Stand for Aid Measure Sermon Calls God First

A Sunday sermon by Dr. John Cowell centered on Exodus 6 2 urging faith over fear amid world war and political turmoil. He warned against easing the lease lend act opponents and urged backing defense while stressing God’s sovereignty and covenant with humankind.

God John ©. Cowell Moses Lord Israel Great Britain Axis Group Europe Orient Christ Boody Queen Victoria Spurgeon Ingersol U.S

CARDUS touted as tonic aiding appetite and digestion

The advertisement promotes CARDUS as a tonic that increases appetite and gastric juice flow, assists digestion, and strengthens the body. It claims relief from periodic female distress and notes benefits when started three days before the menstrual period.

Cardus

Anne Adams Pattern 4463 Sporty Back-Button Dress

Ministry of fashion features Pattern 4463 by Anne Adams offering a back-buttoned dress with front sash wrap and crossgrain yokes. Available in rayon, cotton, or linen for sizes 12 to 40 with fabric needs listed. price 15 cents per pattern, 25 cents for book and pattern, order from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Paiteen Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York

Local Residents Travel and Attend Meetings in Nearby Towns

William Lemmond toured Hartselle on a Wednesday business trip while Miss Arline Johnson spent Thursday night with her sister. Teachers and ministers attended events in Hartselle and Cullman, with support from Rev C P Hamley and Rev Hugh Mitchell. Local residents visited Decatur and Priceville for community activities and social visits.

William Lemmond Hartselle Arline Johnson Thomas Ransom J. P. Johnston J. J. Ransom Geeff Weaver J. Barl Gurley Earl Gurley C. P. Hamley Cullman Union Hugh

Music Festival Contest Eliminations Set for March 22

The Junior Festival Contest Eliminations in the first district of the Alabama Federation of Music Clubs are scheduled for 9 30 a m Saturday March 22 in Huntsville at the First Presbyterian church. Judges have been secured and applications should be sent to Mrs J A Alexander district director Box 364 Florence Alabama.

Alabama Federation of Music Clubs Huntsville First Presbyterian Church J. A. Alexander Florence Ala

8.8.8 Tonic Health Claim Ad Tarnishes Reader Skepticism

An advertisement touts 8.8.8 and 8.5.8 Tonic as cures for run down health and weak blood. It promises improved appetite, strength, and happiness and urges readers to ask their druggist for 8.6.5 in two sizes.

S.S.S

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Solons Representative Tarver Dga Roose Eden Chapter Choice OF Millions J. R. Daniels W. Walnut St General Electric Gunera Wm Morgan County Lawrence Cove Loyd’s Onus Store Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Service, Inc Somerville Plymouths
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