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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1939
Page
5
Kansas City May 5 The conference treasurer Dr O Grant Markham reports a possible 5000 deficit even if adjournment is moved up May 10, with 900 delegates from three branches and an $85000 northern and $75000 southern appropriation.
R J Scott reports a delicate, daisy like bloom appearing in Central Africa last summer. The small plant bears pale petals with a soft plume and was observed growing among dry grasses in a protected savanna area. Local naturalists noted its unusual growth pattern and potential for ornamental or ecological interest.
Farmers in Morgan County are taking advantage of pleasant spring weather for planting. Local residents visit Huntsville and Decatur for errands and social events. Weekend visits include Mrs. Lynn Maze and Miss Earleen Roberson, with numerous kinship gatherings and a community dance at Hazel Pence's.
Most farmers report readiness to plant cotton with some corn already up. Social items note Mrs. Lily Bailey hosting a surprise birthday dinner by her son and daughter Eugene and wife. Various visits among families, illness recovery of Henry Schob, and local church activities including Athens Baptist services and Rev Mallie Hargrove preaching.
The Morgan County Priceville area notes good community health with Mrs Jimmie Collier back on her feet. Evelyn Alexander welcomes a son born April 28 named Kenneth Gene. Local families share Sunday and Monday meals, with friends visiting and farmers busy in fields amid favorable weather.
Children were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bennie Glaze and family of Round Island on Monday. A large crowd attended Sunday school and the note invites all who can to come next Sunday.
Washington May 5 11 Enactment of processing taxes to offset farm losses nears approval in the senate. Lucas plan would levy taxes on cotton wheat corn rice and tobacco as they are processed into usable forms to fund parity payments and surplus disposal programs. The measure includes funds for farm relief distribution and possible export subsidies.
Senator Bankhead of Alabama said the best way to keep the country out of war is for Congress to adjourn. He noted only Congress can declare war and suggested adjourning on June 15, replying to Senator Johnson of California who urged staying in session.
Milwaukee attorney Wittum T O'Neill sought guidance from the circuit court regarding the urn of George Brump's ashes stored in his office after probating the Brump estate four years ago. He informed Probate Registrar John R Jones that the urn was found in a package abandoned in his office.
The Morgan County Baptist Association will meet Tuesday at Fairview Baptist Church with a full program including Rev. J A Chambers, J T Robinson, J T Cowan, Aldredge and Waterhouse. Lunch at noon and a devotional, business session, and multiple sermons are on the agenda. Organizers expect strong turnout from Decatur area churches.
Mrs Laura Vreeland of St Petersburgh Fila sells or lists office item from 1935 era in a notice.
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