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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1939

Page

8

Medicos Explore New Hibernation Medical Scheme

At the AMA meeting in St Louis doctors from Philadelphia demonstrate a cold sleep method that lowers body temperature for days to treat cancer insanity and tuberculosis. The exhibit shows women in ice and frigid rooms whose pulses vanish and organs slow yet recover after awakening. Researchers claim potential for heart rest and disease management though results are early and controversial.

Howard W. Blakeslee Preas ST. Louis Temple 5S Fay Lawrence W. Smith Philadelphia

Woodland Mills community notices and visits listed

Mother's Day program drew a large crowd at Woodland Mills. Rev I W Myers of Vinemont and Mgr A N Mitchell hosted Sunday dinner. Velma Murphy from State Teachers College Florence visited with her parents. Numerous locals and visitors from Auburn Birmingham Decatur Knoxville and Washington accompanied by many couples and families were mentioned in a roundup of calls and decorations.

I. W. Myers Vinemont Mgr A. N. Mitchell Velma Murphy State Teachers College Florence R. L. Murphy Murphy Hazel Beach William Turney Center Springs Earl Walker Bessie Bailey Auburn Lula Dean Floyd Dean Gordon Grantland Antioch R. ©. Russell Birmingham T. J. Russell Tom Russel Pryor McRee Decatur L. R. McCutcheon Hollis Bates John McCutcheon Union Hill Hammond Russell Albert Hough Laceys Spring Cotaco Washington, D. C Myrtle Old Gurnie Foote Edward Hamilton Willie Fowler

Somerville Residents Host Wide Weekend of Visits

Somerville and nearby families hosted a busy weekend with guests from Decatur Birmingham Hartselle Arab Pines and Rome. Attendees included the Gurleys Dunns Waughs Palmers and Pecks along with many relatives visiting across gatherings at multiple homes.

Philadelphia Cancer Hibernation Experiments Report

Philadelphia researchers tested cooling and warming effects on cancer cells. They note cooling to 90 degrees halts growth while warming later resumes, yet 89 degree heat kills young cancer cells, reducing tumor size and pain. X rays provide similar relief though death is delayed. a few patients remain living and comfortable.

Philadelphia

Homecoming Sing Planned at Falkville High School

Falkville high school hosts the annual homecoming sing on May 28. Quartettes from Sand Mountain and other sections plan to attend as the committee invites public participation and expects a large turnout.

Falkville High School Sand Mountain

Local Pythias elects W Cooper Green grand chancellor elect

W Cooper Green. Birmingham postmaster, was chosen grand chancellor elect at the Alabama Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias annual meeting in Montgomery yesterday. The event highlighted the leadership lineup for the fraternal order in the state.

Montgomery Ala W. Cooper Green Birmingham Alabama Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias

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Medicos Eye Morgan County Woodland Mills Florette Earl Gurley Betty Parle Somerville Nancy Covey Alex Dunn W. H. Fowler Sherrill Tapscott Mr. Tapscott Arab Ruth Tanner D. Ida Tanner Laverne Tanner Harold Waugh Judge Waugh Ollie Mae Waugh L. E. Vincent G. C. Vincent Jep Dendy Mary Nell Eral Peck Tom Crawford G. W. Peck A. H. Bean Otto McCarley Willis Ruth Hartselle Arnold Palmer Harry Lyle Donald and Wayne Hubert Mitchell Howard Elizabeth Ann Earl Tanner Wilma Jean Orville Tanner Billy Glenn Watkins Jimmy Glenn~ Edmundson Gum Springs Haskel Harris Jesse Miller P. R. Waugh Benny Ralph Gadsden Leo Johnson Rome Lannie Clemmons Roger Hamilton John David Roger Taylor Byron Vann Eva J. M. Palmer William Bartlett Iceline Magnolia Lynntown Floyd Quinn Jim Gurley Russell Peck James Lynn, Jr James Palmer Pines Jo Peck Daisye Dot Lucille Quinn Bill G. W A. H. Dunn H. W. Waugh Tio Gladstone Bes Cool Adlerika Clerik Harlan United Mine Workers Harlan County Falkville Danville Road Green Buffly Priscilla Pajamas Cool Batiste Penney Oxfords Goodyear Ramona Sport Oxfords Goodyear Welt Penney’s Penney’s C. Penney Company
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