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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1935

Page

10

Kiwanis Convention Reviews 1934 Community Service Efforts

Dr. William J. Carrington told 85,000 Kiwanis members at the 19th annual convention in San Antonio that U S and Canadian clubs produced extensive welfare and civic projects. He cited thousands of activities in areas such as education health and youth service across 1 847 clubs on the North American continent and outlined ongoing efforts to reduce waste ignorance and idleness toward a fairer society.

San Antonio Tex U. S Canada William J. Carrington Atlantic City N. J North American Privi Boy Scouts Carrington Exéa

Kiwanis Convention Highlights Unity and Education

The article covers Kiwanis events with speeches by Roe Fulkerson urging home harmony in childrearing and vocational guidance, a focus on economy and education, and international hour praising U S Canada relations. It notes officer nominations for 1935 36, a district banquet with 90000 tableware pieces, and a grand reception honoring International President Carrington with 100 San Antonio junior hostesses.

Roe Fulkerson Washington, D. C Board of Trustees Carrington San Antonio

Maurice Chevalier Stars in Folies Bergere at the Princess

Maurice Chevalier brings a dual role as Charler the Follies Bergere star and as a baron in a lavish 20th Century musical to the Princess for a two day run. Ann Sothern co stars as the baron's neglected wife in this Parisian inspired spectacle.

Maurice Chevalier Princess Theatre Ann Sothern Baron Cassini Darryl F. Zanuck Chevalier Charlier Follies Bergere

Poppy Day Origin Traced To Georgia War Worker Moina Michael

A Georgia woman Miss Moina Michael inspired the first poppy tribute in 1918 while at Y M C A Overseas Headquarters New York. Her idea grew into the national memorial program run by the American Legion and Auxiliary to aid disabled veterans and families, with Poppy Day observed the Saturday before Memorial Day by volunteers nationwide.

Georgia New York City John McCrae Flanders Fields Moina Michael Athens Michael American Legion Returned Veterans American Legion Auxiliary Legion Auxiliary Morgan County America France

Positive Relief Ointment For Itchy Skin

An advertisement notes Blue Star Ointment provides cooling soothing relief for itchy skin conditions. It claims deep pore penetration and rapid action against eczema ringworm and foot itch with a first jar offer.

Notice of final settlement in Malone estate

In the Probate Court Morgan County Alabama Roy Garth as administrator of the estate of Alsie Malone deceased filed accounts vouchers and statement for final settlement. The hearing for the settlement is set for June 19 1935 before the court.

State of Alabama Morgan County Alsie Elsia) Malone Roy Garth

Pastors Conference Set at Central Baptist Thursday

About 40 pastors and superintendents from North Alabama churches will attend a pastors and superintendents conference at Central Baptist church starting at 9 30 a m The program includes devotions addresses by J N Barnette H B Sauls or John Maguire and an open conference led by J N Barnette with lunch at noon and adjournment at 3 30 p m

North Alabama Central Baptist Church J. N. Barnette Sauls John Maguire H. 8

District meeting held at Moulton in Decatur district

The Decatur district conference will convene at Moulton at 9:30 a.m. Thursday and run through Friday. Rev W R Battle of Athens First Methodist will speak Thursday at 11 a.m. Dr J B Hunter of Gadsden district will speak at 7:30 p.m. Friday Bishop Sam Fl Hay will preach at 11 a.m. Friday. Preachers and delegates from across the Decatur district are expected.

Decatur Moulton L. G. Sturdivant W. R. Battle First Methodist Church Athens J. B. Hunter Gadsden Central Methodist Church Sam Fl. Hay Sturdivant

Grocers Endorse Two Year NRA Extension

The United States Wholesale Grocers Association endorses Roosevelt's plan for a two year NRA extension. Delegates report sending a telegram to the House Ways and Means chairman praising the seven point program. President J. H. McLaurin urged strict enforcement of codes.

Memphis Tenn Roosevelt NRA United States Wholesale Grocers Association House Ways and Means Committee J. H. McLaurin Jacksonville Fla

Prominent Figures Arrested in Lisbon Upheaval

In Lisbon on May 21 AP reports several notable political figures were held by authorities over a brief uprising described as an communist revolt. Names were not disclosed and charges cited communist activity.

Lisbon Portugal

McGee's Baby Elixir Claims Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts McGee's Baby Elixir as a safe remedy for infant indigestion gas cramps and colic. It promises quick relief and better sleep with two sizes available, 35 cents for the smaller option.

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