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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1939
Page
8
President Roosevelt told 1000 merchants that the nation stands in an excellent position to move forward with greater production and employment. He warned against budget cuts and tax changes while defending work relief and arguing for targeted tax reforms for large corporations.
President Roosevelt says the administration will not alter six year aims. He argues a reasonable internal debt will not harm children. With no surplus goods danger the nation can move toward greater production and employment. National income will grow.
The speaker argues for borrowing to use idle capital and labor, rejects permanent expansion of deficit spending, and says taxes must be found to replace deterrent taxes on corporations. He defends WPA projects, cites 95 percent value, and links consumer buying power to business health.
A large crowd gathered for Friendship Sunday with Rev Lonnie Smallwood delivering the sermon. Miss Mae Sue Poole visited her cousin as Alma and Wilma Hampton hosted relatives. Christine Crowe was the Saturday guest of Dorothy Millsap and others from here attended decoration events at Andrews Chapel and Corinth.
Local residents list visits among family and friends from Lois, Evin, Vera Asher Branner to the Poole and Doss families. Social guests include the Doss sisters, Duttons, and Hunters with numerous Sunday and Saturday gatherings. The article notes farming activity and a church invitation for Friendship on the first Sunday in June. A Los Angeles dateline reports Dr. Carey praising a 34 year old cake preserved with honey from a Yugoslav village, edible if dunked in coffee.
In a proclamation, Mayor Harris designates Saturday May 27 as Poppy Day. Citizens are urged to wear a memorial poppy to honor those who died in World War I and to contribute to disabled veterans and veteran families. The document cites Decatur natives who served and notes more than 100000 Americans sacrificed for liberty and democracy.
Scout Troop 47 held a regular meeting with Richard Stewart opening by reading scripture. After roll call and dues, a Wolf Patrol party occurred followed by a prize contest. The troop was dismissed with the Scoutmaster's Benediction.
Cat at North Stoningham, Conn., helps Harold Mc Laughlin mink farmer as a mother mink abandons three young. The animal saves $150 as part of a curious farm incident.
Mayor R N Harris proclaims Saturday May 27 as Poppy Day in Decatur to honor veterans and support local remembrance efforts. The city official urged residents to observe the day with ceremonies and wreaths.
Morris Chapel Methodist church presents the play No Men Admitted at Hillsboro school on Friday night May 26. Proceeds benefit both churches.
Mrs. Mc Laughlin turned the waifs over to a cat called Elmer who showed interest and began nursing them. A mature mink pelt, and said, was worth at least.
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