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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1941

Page

8

Farm Bloc Pushes Higher Loans to Replace Parity Aid

Farm State Congressmen move toward higher crop loans as a substitute for parity payments to stabilize prices. Democratic and Republican leaders seek 85 percent parity via stored basic crops, with House backing 75 percent loans and Senate proposing a mixed path for wheat, cotton and corn incomes.

Washington House Bankhead D-Ala House Agriculture Doxey Dmiss Senate Agriculture Departments

Gardner Wins Louisiana State Tennis titles at Baton Rouge

Glenn Gardner of Fortier high school in Baton Rouge captured the singles title 6 3 6 1 over his finals opponent and teamed with Alab Bartlett to win the doubles 6 3 6 1. Gardner, a New Orleans native and former Decatur resident, is seen as a local draw for summer exhibitions.

Glenn Gardner New Orleans Decatur Louisiana Fortier High School Baton Rouge Gardner Warren Gardner Alab Bartlett Roscoe Russell Estelle Marjorie Russell Ebien Rowe B. G. Hall H. E. Orr Auburn Marvin Black Camp Blanding Fla Walter Black Elizabeth Houston The State University John Houston Florida John Gorgas Tampa Tate Daves Babson Park J. W. Holt Hartselle Reform Ala Holt Frances Lee Hanceville High School C. L. Lee Tommy Coggins Athens National Guard Company

Rotary picks Harry Hall as district head in Alabama

Harry Hall business manager of the Dothan Eagle is elected district Rotary head without opposition at the annual conference. Rotarians from Alabama and Pensacola, Florida attend as the meeting closes today.

Birmingham Ala Harry Hall Dothan Eagle Rotary Nor Alabama Pensacola Fla

Hartselle Garden Club and Community Updates

Mrs. Arthur Howell hosts Unit 1 with 18 members as papers on Wild Flowers and Scrap Books are shared. Unit 2 plans Bethel unit and June Flower Show dates, while a Culture Club meets at Mrs. Currier’s with Balkan Kings and Jugoslavia papers. Community notices include student council elections, a church youth burger night, and F H A officers for Morgan County High.

Arthur Howell Edward Stewart Martselle Garden Club J. L. Rountree Guy Roberta J. JL. Rountree H. FE. Orr Guy Roberts J. Eb.’ Stone, Jr J. EK. Peck Garden Club Morgan County High School Home Economics Department Bethel G. D. Hartselle Hilton Hartselle Mis Phil Orr L. H. Houston Dorothy Gordon Groover John Cooper L.H. Houston Hartselle B. R. Currier J E. Stone, Jr Culture Club L. N. Whitman R. L. Sherrill Robert Lester New Veek City Ralph _Richards Columbus, Ga J. F. Stewart, Jr South Highland J. W. Horton W. B. Allen Horton T. EE. Kimbrough Stewart

Byrd Returns From Antarctic Voyage Amid Reports Of German activity

Navy ships and expedition officials report German and Japanese presence near Deception Island in Antarctica. Admiral Byrd reiterates Palmer Peninsula as a possible US base if the Panama Canal is destroyed. North Star crew sighted a Japanese whaling vessel off the coast. no mother ship seen.

Boston Antarctic Deception Bay Little America United States Antarctic Expedition North Star South Pacific Antarctica Deception Island South America Richard E. Byrd Palmer Peninsula United States Panama Canal Isak Lystad The Eft South Pacific Coast Line Admiral Byrd de

Pattern 2850 Embroideries for bright geranium towels

Pattern 2850 offers a transfer pattern of 10 motifs from 3% by 4% inches to 7 by 12 inches with color schemes stitch illustrations and materials list. Send ten cents to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY. Include Pattern Number name and address.

Decatur Daily Eediecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

New Arctic Territory Claim Advances Reported

Dr. Alton Wade reported new meteorology findings that could impact weather studies globally. He warned stratospheric discoveries require long study but may enable more accurate long range weather forecasts.

Alton Wade

Ideal Beauty Shop Moves to New Quarters

The Ideal Beauty Shop will move Thursday to 209 Grant Street from 513 1-2 Second Avenue. The new location is in the remodeled Johnson Building.

Ideal Beauty Shop Grant Street Second Avenue Johnson Building

Mock Trial Resumes At Decatur Junior High Courthouse

The third session of the regular mock trial sponsored by Decatur Junior High civics classes is tonight at 7 30 at the courthouse with County Judge James Crow presiding. Defense lawyers James Nelson and Harold Lichtenstein will present witnesses for the defense following last week’s prosecution.

Decatur Junior High School James Crow Thomas Hunter Guttenheimer James Nelson Harold Lichtenstein

Beauty Shop Damaged by Fire Incurred Losses

The beauty shop owned by Mrs Mary McMillian suffered fire damage several months ago causing significant losses. The proprietor Mary McMillian remains focused on reopening efforts and assessing recovery options.

Mary MecMillian

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