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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1940
Page
5
Falkville FFA chapter raises funds to buy a Jersey bull born October 26, 1936, weighing about 150 pounds, kept by Hal Wiley in Falkville. Each member contributed 2.90 dollars for two service receipts, with 1.50 per service and gate collection to support better dairy stock and chapter finances.
Two sound horses or mules are for sale with a two horse wagon and harness. The seller is J. A. Garner at 252 1-2 East Moulton Street M-8 in Austinville near Bussey's Drug Store. Asking price is 150 dollars.
Turner Coal and Grain Co in Decatur promotes Omolene corn oats and molasses feed as a saver per bushel versus pure corn or oats. The ad highlights its reputation for keeping mules active and notes lower cost this year.
Lawrence County families gathered for Sunday dinners with relatives in Hillsboro Courtland and nearby towns. A Clardy cemetery decoration is set for the fourth Sunday in May with invitations to all who have kin buried there. Reverend J W Henderson preached on The Old Fashioned Mother to a large crowd.
The young ladies circle of Aus tinville M E church met Tuesday at Miss Mary Alma Pfaffs home. They opened with a hymn and prayer, held a devotional, and discussed business. The meeting time was changed to 4:00 p m from 3 15 p m. Refreshments followed for listed members. The next meeting will be May 21 at Mrs Millard Reigles home with Bible study by Miss Sara Walden.
Over 7300 pounds of whole milk arrived at a cheese plant as Middle Tennessee farmers study cost efficient feed. A Pulaski bulletin promotes Box Type silos for small farms, detailing cost, materials, and expected savings in milk, butter, beef, and mutton production to urge immediate planting for 1940.
In Concord and surrounding area residents enjoy warm sunshine as cotton planting picks up. Mr. and Mrs. Lerman Brock and children spent the weekend with Ernest Brock’s family. Ida Williams visits Decatur with Laura Hatchett. Virginia White visits relatives. Frances Brock visits Aunt and Uncle James Sullivan in Decatur. Beulah Robinson and Coy Robinson visit Alvie and Mrs Brock.
Senior II agriculture students at Falkville start a shrub project to landscape their homes. They maintain a cold frame for cuttings, an acre for demonstrations with crimson clover and other crops, and a hot bed for tomatoes peppers and eggplant.
A Decatur man jokes about his wife and household duties while readers get a string of brief quips and gags. The page includes wedding gift lists by year plus a skywriting miscue and snapshots of everyday life and divorce humor.
A brief urging to drop grouchiness and smile through work. It questions the value of a frown if it cannot ease the day or troubles, then encourages simply doing the work with a positive outlook. The tone is motivational and practical.
A retrospective note recalls a father urging a son to walk to school as a simple daily routine. The writer mocks political labels and comments on how data and liberal perspectives might react to today’s claims.
Army officials launched a full investigation into a mysterious blaze at Montgomery Alabama destroying an estimated 1.5 million dollars of military equipment and a 42,500 arsenal building. General Ben M. Smith said two outbreaks appeared unconnected and sabotage is suspected though no definite evidence exists. A theory points to a shorted wire as the cause.
Dr M E Lazenby, recently returned from a Methodist conference as a delegate, will lead the prayer meeting at Central Methodist Church at 7:30 p m local daylight time. He is expected to report on the conference, the first of the united church in America with about eight million members. Cois Lowery will lead congregational singing.
Covington county Red Cross chapter reports over 500 dollars raised on opening day of a drive to meet a 1500 dollar quota for war victims in Holland and Belgium. County Chairman Oscar Duggar announced the progress.
In a busy market, renters seek quality apartments and landlords promote through Dally Want Ad listings. The message emphasizes high demand and quick leasing potential for well located units.
Mrs. E F McCay of Decatur testifies Gly-Cas eased her body pains and debilitating digestion after her hip and leg pain nearly kept her from walking. She reports improved sleep, energy, and appetite, crediting the remedy for restoring health and vitality.
Loyd's Drug Store at Corner Second Avenue and Moulton Street advertises its city location and availability through leading druggists in nearby towns, signaling broad retail reach.
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