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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1941

Page

3

Courtland Hosts Decatur Kiwanis Fellowship Night

A Kiwanis meeting in Courtland welcomed about one hundred from Decatur with a dinner in the Courtland school auditorium. Judge Seybourn H. Lynne spoke on civic duties, noting agriculture and industry roles, as local leaders praised friendship between Decatur and Courtland.

Courtland Decatur Kiwanis Wnd Decatur Business Standards Committee Sam H. Malone Seybourn H. Lynne Alabama Frank Longino Reverend Gregg Courtland Presbyterian Church Marvin Rankin J. C. Hunnicut Clarence Horton Clyde Horton Bill Vaughn Yancey Hughes Bill Hutson John Caddell Kiwanis E. W. McLeod Kiwanis Club Malone Quince Eddins Dwight Mixson T. J. Cottingham Mayor Toms Bob Tweedy Walter Clapton Decatur Club Judge Lynne North Alabama McLeod

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and a Wedding

The Cullman area hosts a flurry of Sunday and weekend visits among McDonald Taylor Sanders Hipp Patton and other families. Beatrice Phillips wed Taylor Frost in a wedding of interest. Guests include Miss Laura Hipps and Laura Patton with extended family in Decatur Fort Bluff Fortville and Hartselle.

Ralph Oden Decatur B. F. Turrentine Ernest Patton Jo Ann Hilta Jane Willa Jane Leidon Vincent Fort Bluff E. B. Puryear Robert Adams Carrie Patton Attalla J. M. Patton Peggy Merrell Funderburk Cullman L. H. Merrell Irene Patterson Lillian Patterson Phine Adams Manchester Tenn R. M. Holmes Truman Ryan Brooks Lindler Comner Livingston Dorthy Jean John L. Morgan Union Hill Jimmie Adams H. H. Morgan Fairview J. M. Morgan Leo Livingston Beatrice Phillips Taylor Frost M. M. Hipps Hartselle Pat Range Falkville J. C. Ryan Virginia Ruth Janie Mae Cleo Childers Walter Ford Darrell Funderburk

Eve and Bills Mountain Visit Sparks Plot Twist

Eve and Bill Latham reconnect with Joel Randall after a mountain drive near Singer's Dome. The trio's dynamics hint at romantic tensions as Eve worries about Joel while Bill contemplates a possible future story. Joel rises early, plans breakfast, and contemplates Eve’s influence on his writing and life.

Eve Bill Latham Randall Singer’s Dome Mrs. Allgood Joel Joel Randall Bill Latham Park Avenue Palm Beach

Thunderbolt unveiled at Alabama Motor Company show

A new Chrysler Thunderbolt convertible coupe drawing crowds at the Alabama Motor Company on Lee Street showcases aerodynamic design. Engineers highlight a full width body, retractable steel top, flush glass, and in built accessories signaling a shift toward speed, handling, and safety.

Chrysler Alabama Motor Company Lee Street Chrysler Corporation Thunderbolt

Local Church Guests and Births Highlight Morgan County

Rev and Mrs Weester of Birmingham and Rev Graves of Ohio filled church appointments Sunday. Mrs Aldn Weaver and Mrs Harry Rice of Decatur visited Mrs E K Chunn. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Will Jennings Friday March 14. Myrtle Edwards and Edna Earl Edwards were Monday guests of Mrs J M Chunn. Marguerite Bonds among Monday visitors.

Clyde Bonds Vera Nell Edna Earl Edwards Genie Giers Myrtle Edwards Jimmie Ward Lamar Weester Birmingham Graves Ohio Aldn Weaver Harry Rice Decatur E. K. Chunn Will Jennings J. M. Chunn Faye Oldham Marguerite Bonds

States Seek More Time in Race Segregation Intervention

A group of Southern States Attorneys General led by Alabama seeks extra time to intervene in a Supreme Court case viewed as a challenge to race segregation laws. They asked for an extension from March 29 to April 20, with Arkansas or all participating states named in the filing. States involved include Alabama Louisiana Mississippi Florida Georgia and Texas.

Montgomery Ala Supreme Court South Thomas 8. Lawson Alabama Arthur W. Mitchell Raih Road Arkansas Lawson Louisiana Mississippi Florida Georgia Texas

Thief Steals Footballs From Parked Car In Charlotte

Police recovered 50 footballs and three smaller balls found inside three duffle bags and an oversized briefcase taken from a parked automobile. The sporting goods salesman owner had the items returned after officers traced the mislaid loot.

Charlotte N.C

Store Interior Refinished With Ivory Paneling

Speake, Warren and Ratliff have completed interior redecoration of their store. The new design features ivory paneling over a blue background creating an attractive finish.

Speake, Warren and

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