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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1940
Page
7
Norman Bel Geddes envisions a 20 year road plan with express motorways designed for 80 mph cars. Electric magnetic lane guidance keeps vehicles in fixed speeds, prevents side swiping, and uses central control towers with radio weather and road updates for a self illuminating roadway.
Mrs. Hood Harris entertained the Tuesday Bridge Club with three guests from Belle Mina. Prize was won by Mrs. James Blythe and Mrs. W. H. Marsh. Many locals attended gatherings and visits across Courtland and neighboring towns.
Obituary notices report the death of Henry Madison Lock born October 3 1859 in Lincoln County Tennessee at his son Lifus home on April 25. Funeral at Siloam cemetery April 26 conducted by Rev A M Jones. Survived by daughter Mrs Andrew Smith and three sons Coleman Lilus Tilman. sister Mrs Lou Hardiman. Also notes the death of Mrs Malindra Cantrell Hobbs born May 27 1866 died near Elkmont April 27. Funeral at Church of Christ with interment at Pettusville cemetery. Surviving husband J W Hobbs daughters Mrs Cuan Hargrove and Mrs Irene Sarden. sons Howard Henry Hobbs and Johnnie Hobbs. siblings and extended relatives listed. Numerous relatives and attendees from area towns attended both services.
Lambda Pi Sigma Central High School Chapter held its third monthly luncheon at the cafeteria. Guest speaker Mr Hagerman principal of Gordon Bible school urged members on debating and public speaking shaping life work. About 35 members attended as Grand Master L W Johnson announced the annual Lyons Hotel banquet for May 13 and the group planned to meet again next Thursday.
Montgomery May 3 Twenty seven of Alabama's 276 convict guards failed recent merit system examinations and four who could not read or write were automatically disqualified. J Browder announced that nine of ten percent transfer agents passed along with all three transfer agents. The department said 58 vacancies remain to be filled and 32 positions were cut from the eligible rolls leaving 26 jobs eliminated.
Crossword item notes yesterday's answer 47 and a hint about minute ice crystals in a down clue. The brief mentions Yoauterday's puzzle cadence and a hint about a down entry.
Falkville hosts a three act comedy under director Harry Battels as the senior class closes the year. Cast includes Pearl Manor as Dinah and Robert Harkness as Mr Burton with several students returning from prior plays. The performance, set for eight o clock in the auditorium, aims to surpass past Parkville efforts.
Anne Adams pattern 4467 features a clean-cut sun ready frock with a fitted jacket in four pieces. The design offers long or short sleeves, contrast straps, and back buttons for style. Available in misses sizes 12 to 20, with yardage 4 7/8 yards of 36 inch fabric. Order by sending 15 cents plus name address and size to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.
Chicago ends city wide dairy strike after 12 hours of talks between the milk wagon drivers union and the Associated Milk Dealers of Chicago. Home milk deliveries resume as the agreement is reached early today.
The fifth grade of the Negro school presents its annual program in the local assembly room at 8:00 p m. Two playlets titled The Black Magic and How Both Upset The Calendars will be featured under the direction of Instructor Emma Kate Gray.
Mrs. Jesse C. Roberts of Montgomery was re elected president of the Alabama division during the 44th annual meeting held yesterday.
Alabama members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy selected Tuscaloosa as the 1941 convention city, choosing the site before adjourning the meeting.
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