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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1941

Page

3

First Interview Since Abdication. Carol Thanks Portugal

In Lisbon on March 8 former King Carol of Romania granted his first interview since abdication last September. He expressed gratitude for Portugal granting asylum and said he wants to rest. The interview, conducted in French and English, featured his companion Magda Lupescu and his longtime friend Augusto Lopes Joly.

Carol Portugal Lisbon Romania Spain Magda Lupeéscu Augusto Lopes Joly Brussels King Carol of Mme. Lupescu

Mexican official calls for possible U S military pact

Mexico's Foreign Minister Ezequiel Padilla told the Senate that Mexico could sign a military pact with the United States if needed. He denounced Nazi doctrines as arrogant and asserted no secret pacts exist while noting any bases would be funded by American money.

Mexico City Mexico United States Ezequiel Padilla Senate Josephus Daniels Padilla

Shirley Defoe Claimed by Death Near Falkville

Shirley Defoe passed away last night at the home of her parents Rufus and Mrs Defoe on Falkville route one. She is survived by her parents and many relatives. Funeral services were held at 11 this morning at Union Hill conducted by Rev Dewey Idler and interment followed at Menten Howell and Young receiving.

Shirley Defoe Rufus Defoe Falkville Union Hill Dewey Ilder Sand Menten Howell Young

Surprise Wedding Party Shocks Brookfield Friends

John Gates and Tillie Facto planned a public surprise wedding announced by friends at Gates’s country club party in Brookfield Missouri. The ceremony surprised the couple and attendees, turning a gathering into a spontaneous nuptial celebration.

Brookfield John Gates Tillie Facto Gates

Honeymoon Chaos in a Southern Mountain Cabin

A witty domestic scene unfolds as Rita calls off a wedding and Bill Latham hides from reporters. Joel and Aunt Sallie maneuver relatives and a nosy Sadie Young while Bill plans a mountain retreat and future romance writing. The cliffhanger ends with Bill deciding to join Joel and redeeming honeymoon tickets.

Teeeeeney Newspaper Rters i Joel Fayeless Eden Sadie Young Sadie Bill Aunt Sallie Bill Latham Rita Linwood Rita William

Kidding Contest Sparks Betwixt Atlanta College Societies

At Atlanta Junior College the Tythonian Society and Delta Alpha Delta Sorority staged a sweater knitting contest after a prank claim of female prowess. Twenty knitters per side compete through June with Red Cross yarn supplying materials. Winners fund a chance for the losers to cover costs.

Atlanta Atlanta Junior College Tythentan Nsic Society Delta Alpha . Delta Sorority Tythonians Red Cross Delta Eleanor Watson Grady Whitney

Norwegians Join British War Effort in London

More than 300 young Norwegians moved from Lofoten aboard British warships after a raid and reached London to enlist in the fight for freedom. King Haakon VII praised American resolve, while leaders and the group’s Narvik veteran expressed determination to sacrifice for Norway’s cause. Six women seek nurse roles and two seek office work aiding the armed forces.

London Lofoten Islands Haakon VII Haakon Narvik England

Ryan 4-H Club Dresses Donned in March Review

The Ryan 4-H Club held a dress revue on March 6 with girls presenting outfits including Marie Greene Geraldine Briscoe Mary Saylor Nell Bolding Catherine McAnear La Zell Moon Bonnie Moon Fannie Thompson Betty Hyatt Nell Jo Howard Ruth Hawkins Ruth Collins Mildred Ryan Lucile Benner Arlene Whisenant Kathleen Conley The club chose Nell Bolding Mary Saylor La Zell Moon Geraldine Briscoe and Marie Greene to enter the county contest at the women’s rally.

Ryan 4-H Marie Greene Geraldine Briscoe Mary Saylor Nell Bolding Catherine McAnear la Zell Moon Bonnie Moon Fannie Thompson Betty Hyatt Nell Jo Howard Ruth Hawkins Ruth Collins Mildred Ryan Lucile Bennerfield Arlene Whisenant Kathleen Conley

Rev Tapscott to Preach at Antioch Church

Rev Asa Tapscott will preach at Antioch on the Somerville charge Sunday morning at eleven o'clock. The public is invited to attend.

Tapscott Antioch Asa Tapscott Antioch Church Somerville

Unannounced minister joins ceremony vows spoken there

An unnamed couple wed with a minister present as a surprise guest. The vows were exchanged at the ceremony, marking a spontaneous union observed by attendees and reported in brief terms.

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Tallulah Bankhead and John Emery Part Ways

Winston Salem news reports Tallulah Bankhead and actor husband John Emery have decided to separate after seven years of marriage. Both deny a third party, blaming career pressures for the split. Bankhead is touring in The Little Foxes while Emery is based in New York.

Winston Salem N. C Tallulah Bankhead John Emery House of Representatives Ole Debbil Bankhead Emery

Officers Candidate Schools to Open July 1 by Bonesteel

Brig. Gen. Charles H. Bonesteel announced that officers' candidate schools for all enlisted men and selectees aged 21 to 36 would open July 1. Graduates of six month courses would be commissioned as second lieutenants in the Officers Reserve Corps.

Chicago Charles H. Bonesteel Sixth Corps

Weather Ahead: Ice Ages and Temperature Maps

Weather feature by Prof. Selby Maxwell explains glacial history of North America from Maine lakes to the Labrador ice sheet. It cites a temperature map of the United States for spring 1941 and offers a mail order free copy. It includes reader Q and A on storms, telescope optics, tuberculosis, weather cycles, and telescope strength.

Maine Kennebec River North America Greenland Labrador United States Canada Arctic Ocean Great Bear Lake Great Slave Lake Lake Winniepegosis Lake Winnipeg Lake of the Woods Lake Nipigon Lake Superior Lake Michigan Lake Winnebago Lake Huron Lake St. Clair Lake Erie Lake Ontario Finger Lakes New York State New Brunswick Baffinland Hudson Bay Eves Texas Arkansas Alabama Tennessee Selby Maxwell J.and. A Iowa K. L.minn

Weather Forecast Highlights Favor Axis and Britain

Six days of warmth and cloud cover favor the British in this week’s forecast, with one cool clear day favoring the Axis. The outlook notes no changes in the overall balance of days between sides.

Weather Summary for Regions Across Alabama and Nearby States

The report notes varied conditions across the region with most areas experiencing fair to partly cloudy skies and moderate winds. Temperatures range from cool in the north to warm in the east and west sectors, with unsettled conditions possible in parts of E Tennessee and GA.

B. Tenn. W N. BE W. Tenn E. Tenn G. Tenn W. Ga

Drums for Decatur School Band Arrive for April Concert

Expensive kettle drums purchased by the Band Mothers club arrive for the Decatur school band. The drums will be used in the annual concert on April 4. This follows the earlier addition of a bass clarinet this scholastic year.

Decatur Band Mothers Club

Tax distribution by Hardwick totals 10 920.26

Charles G. Hardwick county tax collector distributed 10 920.26 in taxes on real and personal property collected from February 15 to March 1. The amount reflects funds remitted to county authorities from the specified period.

Charles G. Hardwick

Automobile disbursements listed for Alabama counties and towns

A dated financial record shows disbursements for February and March in Alabama. Totals include State of Alabama 2 053.29 Morgan county 4 685.19 County schools 3 196.14 Decatur schools 446.89 Hartselle 400.97 Falkville 34.70 Trinity 37.06 Austinville 37.94 and Albany and Decatur combined auto expense 28.08.

State of Alabama Morgan County County Decatur Hartselle Falkville Trinity Austinville Albany

Cubs Meet At Den Four On Sherman Street

The new Den No 4 of Cub Scouts gathered Friday afternoon at Goff Owens home on Sherman Street. The meeting opened with the Cubs reciting the laws and promises. Present were Jerry Smith and others.

CUBS Den Cub Goff Owens Sherman Street Jerry Smith

Local Officials Named In Historic Election

Streater, Barrett Shelton, Goff Owens and Marion Lee Counts are named. Goff Owens elected to the office of Denner and Barrett Shelton chosen as Keeper of the Buckskin.

Streater Barrett Shelton Goff Owens Marion Lee Denner

Vacancy worries push tenants to see Daily Want Ad

You are losing money as the apartment sits empty and silent. Prospective renters will see your Want Ad in The Daily to fill the unit quickly.

the Daily

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