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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1940

Page

8

General Short Praises U S Troops In Louisiana Maneuvers

General Short lauds the Fourth Corps and 70 000 regulars in western Louisiana as the toughest peace time army in American history likening them to only the German invaders in Poland. He says future depends on European events and President Roosevelt. The Third Army conducts nine months of field training with blues versus reds around Alexandria Louisiana as they test modern lightning tactics and motorized combat.

Fey Roosevelt Fourth Corps Third Army Louisiana Poland Short Alexandria

Alabama Baptist convention to refinance Judson College debt

A special session of the Alabama Baptist state convention will meet in Montgomery on Thursday to refinance the indebtedness of Judson College Marion. Dr. F M Barnes Baptist executive board secretary announced. A similar refinancing plan had been adopted for Howard College at an extraordinary session last year.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Baptist State Convention Judson College Marion F. M. Barnes Baptist Executive Board Howard College

End of Louisiana Dynasty as Huey Long Era Ends

Baton Rouge reports Huey Long era ends as Governor-Elect Sam Jones readiness to take office with a reform legislature. Jones pledges tax cuts and reform while facing a 10 to 15 million dollar tax need, school and highway funding issues, and a pending oath for tomorrow before about 125,000 spectators.

Baton Rouge Beyun Huey P. Long Sam Houston Jones Jones Lake Charles Ear K. Long Kingfish Louisiana University Stassium Huey Long Capitol

Nazi Fuel Problem Not Thought Acute

A New York report on May 13 notes petroleum authorities see Germany's fuel issue not acutely dire yet. Large prewar reserves, coal gasification, and remaining oil imports ease Allied blockade effects, while German engineers intensively tackle fuel shortages as the war continues.

New York Low Countries Germany

Character as Foundation of Worthy Success

Quote by John Hays Hammond emphasizes character as the real foundation for meaningful achievement and lasting success.

John Hays Hammond

Honor Roll Roster Listed With Teacher Assignments

A long list of students across grades from Preeman to Senior Sixth Grade appears with teacher names such as Miss Lee Miss Peer Miss Man er and Miss Nun gester. The document concludes with a note about a Bible verse quotation.

Billy Scroggins David Seibert Terrill Wenzel Betty Jean Hallmark Ruby June Johnson Bina Doris Pickens Cleo Frances Walker Miss Peer Jimmy Arbot F. W. Sharp Norma Berdy Marian Chandler Glenn Green Miss Maner Clarence Aday Sonny Houser Billy Royer Charles Voehringer John Williams Hattie Mildred Davis Helen Marion Miss Odom Paul Eubanks John Eyster James Forbes, Jr Byron Thomas Martha Abbott wWillodyne Campbel Bonnie Cantrell Catherine Compton John Harrison Janett Patterson Mary Ann Rountree Marjorie Scroggins Lois Town Clara Walker Miss Briscoe Ruby Sendlin Minnie Thelma Wise

Marines Fly High at Capitol with Dix Morris Ball

Richard Dix Chester Morris and Lucille Ball star in a hard fighting marine picture showing today and Tuesday at the Capitol. The film centers on bold action and wartime valor amid combat scenes and heroism.

Richard Dix Chester Morris Lucille Ball Capitol

Receipts Rise for Alabama Baptist Convention Year

Receipts of the Alabama Baptist state convention increased by 59 638 to reach 291 931 for the church fiscal year ending April 30 according to Dr F M Barnes secretary of the executive board Contributions to the cooperative program gained 18 449 and designated gifts were up 31 189.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Baptist State Convention F. M. Barnes

Dean Nicolson to Speak at Alabama College Commencement

Dean Marjorie Hope Nicolson of Smith College will deliver the commencement address at Alabama College on May 27. Dr. Pwatt H. Wyle of Birmingham will deliver the baccalaureate sermon on May 26.

Alabama Bankers Association to host agricultural breakfast talk

Dean M. J. Punchess of the Auburn experiment station and other farm leaders were invited to speak at an agricultural breakfast during the Alabama Bankers Association annual convention in Birmingham on the coming Friday.

Birmingham Ala Dean M. J. Punchess Auburn Experiment Station Alabama Bankers Association

Seedmen's Association to Meet in Montgomery

The Southern Seedmen's Association will convene in Montgomery from June 19 to 21. President is R. E. Lambert of Darlington Alabama. The Chamber of Commerce expects more than 500 visitors.

Montgomery Ala Southern Seedmen's Association R. E. Lambert Darlington Chamber of Commerce

Evangelist W. E. Morgan Opens Week Revival

Arizona evangelist W. E. Morgan began a week's revival at the Nineteenth Avenue Church of Christ. One conversion reported from Sunday services. Meetings held twice daily at 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. All week through.

W. E. Morgan Arizona Nineteenth Avenue Church

Athens High names two valedictorians in Athens Alabama

The Athens High School senior class will have two valedictorians for commencement Miss Katherine Nelson and Miss Richie Christopher tied with all A averages for the top honor Miss Wray Garth was named salutatorian by Principal John W Wilson and the faculty

Athens Ala Athens High School Katherine Nelson Richie Christopher Wray Garth John W. Wilson

Gly-Cas Praised By Decatur Woman For Relief Of Pain

Mrs. Ora Frohoff of Decatur testifies Gly-Cas improved her severe constipation and related pains. She complained of waking with aches in arms and legs, back pain, frequent urination, and sleepless nights before trying Gly-Cas. After use she reports regular elimination, reduced pains, and better sleep.

Mrs. Frohoff

Loyd's Drug Store Corner Second Ave and Moulton St

Ad text notes Loyd's Drug Store at the corner of Second Avenue and Moulton Street in the city and mentions leading druggists in surrounding towns.

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General Short U. S National Guard Scott R.J. Scott REED Inuswara Capudine Ing B. D. Meadors Decatur Alabama Canada James M. Smith Louisiana State University State Penitenta Armstrong Armstrong Paints Brock & Spight Company Morgan, Lawrence Limestone Madison Cullman Brock & Spight CO Woodrow Wilson Versailles President Wilson The American Red Cross Washington Dean Shumabre Furniture CO IN. Bank Street Alabama Business Institute Mayflower Transit Co Elliott Ora Frohoff Fifth Ave Loyd’s Drug Store Mrs. Ora Froaoff Second Avenue Moulton Street Caribbean
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