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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1939
Page
8
A historical call urges Alabama to focus on maternal health during pregnancy, noting seven Morgan County women died in childbirth last Mother’s Day. It argues two thirds of such deaths and illnesses are preventable and emphasizes early medical, dental, and nursing care for expectant mothers and involvement of fathers in planning.
At the AMA meeting Dr. Bart A. Reimann and Dr. W. Paul Havens of Philadelphia warned that teeth and tonsils are not proven sources of systemic infection. They cautioned against routine removal to treat arthritis or rheumatic conditions, noting decades of experience show no strong evidence for such practice and many patients remain dissatisfied after extractions.
The health department promotes comprehensive care for pregnant women and newborns. Advice covers prenatal limits, rest, nutrition, safe confinement, competent delivery attendants, and two months of postnatal medical supervision for mother and infant care demonstrations for proper feeding.
The Needle Craft Club held its first meeting Friday May 7 at Mrs. Albert White's home. Officers elected include President Dorothy Green, Vice President Mrs. James Tyler, Secretary Mrs. James Holt, Treasurer Mrs. James Jackson Jr, Scribe Mrs. Harrell Tyler, Social Committee members Mrs. J B Allen Mrs. Benson Bryant Jr and Mrs Albert White. The second meeting May 12 at Mrs. James Jackson Jr. home featured sewing and social hour with a brief business session. Mrs. Benson Bryant will host the next meeting.
Decatur Kiwanis club plans a trip to Cullman tonight for an inter club meeting with North Alabama clubs represented. About forty members are expected to attend the event.
The annual Decoration Day is scheduled at Morris' Chapel in Lawrence county Sunday. Rev. Persinger of Birmingham will preach in the morning and Rev. Brooks of Trinity will preach in the afternoon.
The French flying boat Lieutenant de Vaisseau Paris landed on the Tagus at 12 26 p m completing the initial leg of an experimental flight from Biscarrosse near Bordeaux to New York. A final stop at the Azores is planned.
National Labor Relations Board trial examiner Charles E B Persons recommended Decatur Iron and Steel Company of Decatur Alabama reinstate Walter W Millican immediately with full seniority and wage restoration. The finding held the firm violated the labor act by discharging Millican to deter Steel Workers Organizing Committee activity and by interfering with employees rights under Section 7. The company should post a 60 day notice and no seniority loss and up to 10 day appeal window.
Six rookie highway patrolmen will graduate tonight from the G Man school at Maxwell Field in Montgomery. Patrol chief T Weller Smith will give the baccalaureate address and assignments will take effect tomorrow. The course covered motorcycle riding pistol shooting and courtroom procedure. Another class begins May 25.
Dr. M. M. Davidson of Tuscaloosa preaches to big congregations at First M. E. Church in a revival running through Sunday night. He ranks among North Alabama conference’s foremost evangelists and draws strong turnout daily from 10 to 11 am and 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Kenneth Hennessey leads evening services.
Dr. Tingle and the congregation invite all churches to attend evangelistic meetings as a large church choir leads congregational singing, signaling a highly anticipated event in the church.
Dave Stock a 35 year old Birmingham man was found drowned in the Tennessee River near Beulahland. Coroner Grigsby Griffis ruled accidental drowning noting no witnesses but reports of a call for help and the overturned fishing boat recovered with a grappling hook.
A joint PTA meeting of Decatur Negro High School and Carver School is set for tomorrow at 6 30 P M at Decatur Negro High School with FE Alverson appearing at 7 00 P M. Plans include the annual sermon at Macedonia Colored Presbyterial Church on May 28 at 4 00 P M and other year end business. the Senior High presents The Forgotten Man and Be Home By Midnight tonight, Junior High Tempest and Sunshine tomorrow, and the second grade Friday night School at Pudding Lane.
Limestone county taxpayers approve the trio chosen for the tax equalization board. W. I. Dobbins, F. G. Bates, and Luther Bilakely, noted real estate agent, merchant, and World War II veteran, bring experience and broad county support, with expected few protests.
Philip sburg resident William Korb recalls a pattern of fires destroying his home on May 14. He notes a eight years ago, then eight years later, and a third time this past Sunday, marking a chilling repeat of misfortune on the anniversary date.
Cullman Alabama May 16 The Cullman County Hospital financed in part by PWA funds nears completion under H N Haskell resident engineer. The modern building features brick walls front entrance and stone work with electrical system nearly finished. Bids for hospital equipment will be sought and full dedication expected in August.
Most Rev. T J Toolen ordained three St Bernard College faculty members as priests at Sacred Heart church Cullman Alabama at 9 am Rev Mark Mages Rev Matthew Semrick and Rev Luke Fazi. Ven Michael Morgan and Ven George Salem were ordained subdeacons.
The War Department asked Congress for approval to remove more than 2 300 over age army officers.
Mayor W. A. Gunter and City Commissioners W. P. Screws and W. A. Gayle were reelected yesterday in an uncontested race with 603 ballots cast. Gunter is entering his sixth term.
Athens College alumni from this and nearby states plan a large reunion at Founders Hall on Saturday at noon. Committees aim to organize reunions for living class members and coordinate activities.
The Girl Scouts held a regular meeting Monday night on the lawn of the Central Methodist church. Rev. R L Archibald spoke informally and led a prayer after the roll call and promise. Captain Mary Louise Reed drilled the troop in first aid.
State highway director C. J. Sherlock Jr. announced a tentative pact to pave 56 miles of Henry county roads. The county would supply $235 000 toward the project with state and federal funds also contributing.
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