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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
4
The piece argues that wet and dry weather has only a fleeting political effect and that public sentiment shifts quickly in politics. it notes that results often surprise, driven by rapid public reception of what others say rather than sound reasoning.
The piece celebrates upcoming events in Decatur including a 120th anniversary celebration, a Dixie Outboard Motor Racing Association race, and dairy and beef market optimism. It notes public figures like John Bankhead and discusses weather, home building, daylight time, and national concerns about Britain and Germany while urging community participation.
The Decatur softball league begins its season next Tuesday evening with a parade and band. The Daily urges wholehearted local support for the league which provides wholesome recreation for about 100 young players each year and entertains hundreds more.
Alabama's congressional delegation fared well in Tuesday's balloting with many incumbents facing no opposition and others leading by wide margins. In the sixth district Pete Jarman faced three opponents and appears headed to a runoff, though his lead remains comfortable.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce lands the Dixie circuit boat races for the July celebration. Civic leaders, led by John McKibben and aides, plan a premier event in the Tennessee Valley as boat racing grows in North Alabama attracting thousands of visitors.
The army maneuvers reveal that all engaged troops and equipment were American and illustrate the nation’s failure to halt a sudden air attack. The piece urges Congress to act quickly to correct this deficiency for public safety.
The community has decided to adopt daylight savings with clocks moved forward one hour at two o clock Sunday morning. Residents should remember to set clocks before bed Saturday to align with the new time and continue their routines on the adjusted schedule.
In Washington on May 9, President Roosevelt moves to kill a Hatch act style measure in the House judiciary committee to avoid harming Democratic and Republican state interests. He worries about perceptions of federal coercion, while aides discuss his possible third term and leadership among Democrats.
One year ago editor C J Hildreth of the New Decatur Advertiser was ill at home. A K Frost reelected to the third district revenue board. Charles Bragg contends for circuit court clerk in Lawrence County as 69 degree high settles. Strict middling cotton at 20.50 cents. Floyd Collins of Birmingham visited locally. Republicans in Uye County named.
Gallstones are mineral deposits in the gall bladder caused by infection and bile stasis. Risk factors include constipation and age, with women and those over 40 more affected. Treatment ranges from medical routines and fat free diet to avoiding irritants, plus gains from spa programs and mild laxatives when needed.
The sermon discusses Psalm 23 3 and the Lord as shepherd, citing Dr Alexander McLaren. It contrasts childhood fairyland imagery with mature faith, noting real happiness comes from guiding realities and meaningful relationships rather than fairy tales or Santa Claus.
The article lists delegates SL Sherrill R B Minter and D D Burleson heading to state and district conventions today. It also notes Edna Campbell underwent appendix surgery on Tuesday and Mrs Howell Jennings and baby Ruth ill with flu at their Jackson street home. Robert Tweedy Jr of Courtland visits today. Lou Gehrig in his second major league season bats over .400 and trails Babe Ruth in home runs by neck and neck status.
Readers may obtain seven Dr Clendening pamphlets each priced at 10 cents. To receive a pamphlet send 10 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Logan Clendening in care of this paper. Titles include Three Weeks Reduction Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
In Scranton on May 9 a young man selling tickets for a high school operetta displayed two ducats bearing a printed note about The Forest Prince music by Peter Tschaikowsky. A potential customer scowled and scolded him for bringing in out of town bands.
Three friends of Albert E. Vagt aged 77, former fishing club president, scattered his ashes into the Niagara River and recited an epitaph about the fish not fearing him anymore.
A collection of classroom quips and wry observations ranging from self serving boasts to oaths of bravery. Jokes cover lost tickets pollywogs and the wisdom of small creatures while characters debate honesty politics and marriage days. The snippets offer a window into light social humor and moral musings.
Walter Winchell on Broadway notes a parade of celebrities and nightlife scenes in New York. Alexander Korda, Clifford Odets, Gypsy Rose Lee, and others mingle in East Side rooms and hotel lobbies while reporters and social figures gossip about shows, romances, and era personalities.
Yvette at La Mar tinique and Gertrude Nelson with Vic record Cole Porter. The Versailles sequence features Harry Richman heavy on When You Wish Upon a Star. Saturday's Children charms as a film about lovable people. The Pi Yi at Beachcomber promises pi yse. Eleanor Roosevelt hosts NBC radio chats. There shall be No Night at the Alvin with Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Billy Rose debuts Diamond Horseshoe a Broadway bargain with standout songs. Broadway quips claim the hardest task is walking a straight line with a gal on one knee.
Local residents share visits across Morgan County with families in Hartselle Decatur and Cullman. Upcoming Decoration Day on May 12 prompts meeting May 9 to clean the lots and prepare the town.
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