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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1941

Page

6

Decatur Enacts Ordinance on Cigarette License Tax

The city council of Decatur Alabama adopts Ordinance No 352 to impose an additional license tax on persons firms corporations and others engaged in selling storing or delivering cigarettes within city limits or police jurisdiction. It defines terms including person cigarettes package retail price and dealers and outlines enforcement and penalties.

City OF Decatur Alabama City of Decatur United States

Sunday School Lesson Tracks Early Church Growth through Acts

The article recounts Acts chapters 7 and 8 focusing on Stephen's death and Saul's persecution, the scattering of believers, Philip's preaching in Samaria, Simon’s attempted purchase of spiritual power, and the Ethiopian eunuch baptism. It notes Saul’s later conversion and the spread of early Christian faith.

Saul Stephen God Jesus Paul Sanhedrin Philip Samaria Christ Simon Jerusalem Peter John Angel Gaza Ethiopia Candace Esaias Jesus Christ Philips Azotus Caesarea Atures Syndicate, Inc

Decatur Alabama Creates City Planning Commission

An ordinance establishes a planning commission for the city of Decatur Alabama and defines its powers and authority as prescribed by the governing body. The measure outlines composition scope and functions to guide development and zoning decisions.

Decatur Alabama

Daily Crossword Acros with Missing Letters

Puzzle grid shows clues for across and down with fragmented words and partial fills. Cryptoquote line ZOLK-PLOQON appears and a Cicero quote is given from yesterday.

Memorial singing planned at Forrest Chapel in Morgan County

decoration planned for next Sunday May 4 with a regular monthly singing at Forrest Chapel. Homer Montgomery recovering from mumps. several local families visited relatives while others were host guests and dinner companions over the weekend.

Local Sunday Guests Named in Social Notes

Ham were the Sunday guests of Mrs. Nancy Rusbon. Miss Earline Alred was the Sunday guest of Miss Evelyn Moore.

Ham Nancy Rusbon Earline Alred Evelyn Moore

Pony express revival in Coronado celebration faces hazards

In Hutchinson Kansas on May 2 riders revive the Pony Express as part of Coronado Quarto Centennial events. A horse ran away with Raymond Sparks, grandson of an early rider, while a 1.17 inch rain drenched Mrs. Jon Rickard during a six and a half mile ride. Riders faced automobile traffic but mail still got through.

Hutchinson Kas Kansas Raymond Sparks Jon Rickard

Turtle prize at Rotary convention becomes big problem

Mrs. James Trezevant won a 60 pound turtle at the Rotary convention in Tampa. Facing disposal, she jokes the creature will be soup and an awful lot of it, noting it is too large to keep.

Tampa Fla James Trezevant Rotary

What Causes Epilepsy Booklet Free Offer

A brochure titled What Causes Epilepsy invites readers to request a free copy from the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept M 303. It presents opinions of famous doctors on the subject and is offered to interested readers while supplies last.

Fifth Ave New York N. Y Dept

Flower Hill News From Lawrence County Whole Scene

Mrs Jesse Moore and baby visited her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Reed of Moulton Routes last week. Mrs Emma Payne who has been ill is improved. The Moore and Payne families and children joined Mrs Susie Payne and others traveling to Lock A on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Johnny Sims were Saturday night guests of Mrs Nancy Ausborn. Miss Ester Noble returned home on Madison Route 3 after visiting here with friends. Mr and Mrs Dawson Cotting-

Jesse Moore Joe Reed Moulton Emma Payne Harvey Moore Susie Payne James Moore Johnny Sims Nancy Ausborn Ester Noble Madison Dawson Cotting

Falkville High School Baccalaureate Service Program

Falkville high school schedules a baccalaureate vespers on Sunday at 2 30 sponsored by Mrs R A Summerford Jr The program features Invocation by Rev Roberts America the Beautiful Education in American Democracy Milton Parker Civic Responsibility Elsie Merle Walling America I Love Thee James Wayne Wiggins Learning to Live Together Sara Minter Tolerance Jean Strickland God Bless America Chair An Appreciation of Government Mattie Lee Vinson America Audience stands for several selections and recessional follows.

Rev. Roberts Milton Parker Mr. Bria Elsie Merle Walling America James Wayne Wiggins Sara Minter Jean Strickland God Bless Mattie Lee Vinson

Community News From Morgan County Rocky Ford

Sunday visits light up local families as Higdon and McDonald households host relatives. Illnesses appear with Raythorn Edwards and Mary Higdon both listed, while Idalene Self shares time with Willard McDonald and others.

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