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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1938

Page

8

Enemy Powers May Parachute Troops In Army War Games

York May 11 The army war games set a midnight start with 200 aircraft and 3,000 men of the general headquarters air force facing a fictitious enemy coalition named nation B. Parachute riflemen must reach North Carolina to Maine coasts, while air wings from Massachusetts to Maryland move to counter naval carriers and ships. Brig-Generals Emmons Krogstad and Martin will issue orders as the five day maneuvers unfold at Mitchell Field and allied sites.

Devon Francised York Atlantic Seaboard General Headquarters Air Force Air Corps Frank M Andrews North Carolina Maine Massachusetts Connecticut New York State New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Atlantic Walter H Frank General Andrews Mitchell Field Delos C. Emmons New Haven Conn Arnold N. Krogstad Middletown Frederick L. Martin Mitchel Field Navy Hawaii H. Q Entente

Crowd of 400 at Hartselle church sing

A crowd of 400 persons attended a community sing at the Nazarene church in Hartselle last night. The program was described as splendid.

Hartselle Nazarene

Agent Evan B Shine Dies in Montgomery

Funeral today in Montgomery for Evan B Shine soliciting freight agent for the Western of Alabama Railway who died at his home yesterday. Shine was a native of Andalusia.

Montgomery Ala Evan B. Shine Western of Alabama Railway Andalusia

Social Security account cards and wage questions

A government official answers common Social Security card questions. Wives cannot share a single card. each wage earner needs his own card. Changing jobs does not require a new card, just provide the number to the new employer. If performing duties within an employer's business, extra work may require a card. If an employer withholds a card, contact the office. Surviving family may receive a lump sum death payment. the death must be reported on Form SS-3.

Bureau of Internal Revenue

May Queen at Athens College and Unification Plan Talk

May Day festivities at Athens College featured Miss Jean Patty of Welch as May Queen with attendants across classes and a Trinity school chorus. Dr. Be R. Naylor of Athens gave a detailed talk on the Methodist Unification Plan at First Methodist Church Sunday night. Local updates note hospital stays and community visitors as city police repaint stop signs and limit parking.

BE R. “Naylor Athens College First Methodist Church Jean Patty Welch West Va Trinity School D. L. Regenau, Jr Powers Hospital Baylis Hightower Tupelo F. G. Hertzler Philip Humphrey Huntsville James H. McCoy, Jr Birmingham W. W. Malone Winston Garth Athens Walter BE. Harman Athens Rotary Club S. C. Payne

Lewis stays out of Pennsylvan ia fight amid primary noise

John L. Lewis will not enter the Pennsylvania political contest before the primary. Kennedy is backed by CIO leaders and labor groups, while AF of L and other figures support Jones. Roosevelt hinted at Dante’sInferno while Senator Davis probes campaign funds amid GOP clashes.

Washington John L. Lewis Pennsylvania I. O. Chief Thomas Kennedy Kennedy Lewis United Mine Workers Charles Alvin Jones Pittsburgh Charles J. Margioti Guffey I. O Labor A. F E State Committee Jones David Lawrence Commonwealth George H. Earle Davis Wilson Philadelphia Roosevelt Davis Senate

Circuit court to hear civil criminal dockets May 23

Non jury session of the circuit court will be held here Monday May 23 with Circuit Judge W W Callahan of Decatur presiding. Civil and criminal cases are set and the equity docket will be sounded. Mrs George C Johnson is greatly improved after illness. Billy Armstrong of Birmingham spent the weekend with his parents Capt and Mrs F H Armstrong.

Circuit Court W. W. Callahan Decatur Callahan George C. Johnson Billy Armstrong Birmingham F. H. Armstrong

Recount Sought in Tuscaloosa Sheriff Race

Dr. W. A. Harris, a defeated candidate, filed a recount petition in Tuscaloosa County on May 11 alleging errors in the May 3 Democratic primary totals for the 10 man sheriff’s race. W. O. Reynolds of Buhl serves as acting chairman of the county Democratic executive committee.

Tuscaloosa Ala Tuscaloosa County W. A. Harris W. O. Reynolds Buhl Democratic Executive Committee

TVA Makes Fine China From Ancient Clay

The Tennessee Valley Authority at Norris Dam reports finding vast wealth in 100 million year old clay, enabling a new American industry in fine china. An electric furnace produced the first wares, but TVA will not enter the plate business. instead mass production methods could aid high grade dinnerware and reduce reliance on cheap Oriental labor. The lab, led by R. E. Gould, has completed the raw-material search and advanced porcelain technique.

Howard W. Blakeslee Associated Press Norris, Tenn Ceramic Laboratory TVA Norris Dam Tennessee Valley The TVA Ceramic Laboratory R. E. Gould

Schuler Rites to Be Held Today

Funeral services for J. F. Schuler will be held at 2 o clock this afternoon at Drinkard Howell funeral home on Jackson street with Rev. I. W. Myers and Rev. C. L. Dobbs officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn. pallbearers include Carson Compton C P Parker Sim Howell Roy Harwell George Couley Joe Town and honorary pallbearers from Decatur Iron and Steel and Knights of Pythias members.

J. F. Schuler Drinkard-Howell Jackson Street I. W. Myers C. L. Dobbs Roselawn Carson Compton C. P. Parker Sim Howell Roy Harwell George Couley Joe Town W. L. Carpenter Joe Trotman J. W. Flowers Pete Neely Earl Hargitt Nick Pepper Decatur Iron and Steel Company Knights of Pythias

North Carolina deposits spotlighted by Josiah Wedgwood in Spruce Pine region

In Spruce Pine area North Carolina the deposits drew attention from Josiah Wedgwood the renowned English china maker who first called attention to the resource. The historic note highlights early recognition of local mineral wealth and its industry linkages.

North Carolina Josiah Wedgewood

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