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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1941

Page

2

Short courses to train Alabama soil conservation workers

In Auburn May 26–30 and June 23–27 four intensive four day courses will train county workers in soil conservation engineering. Led by extension agricultural engineers and Soil Conservation Service staff the program aims to equip workers to train farmers locally and advance a five year conservation effort.

Auburn Ala J. B. Wilson Extension Souteast Alabama North Alabama Extension Service Soil Conservation Service AAA Alabama Wilcor

Saves Vetch Seed and Profits By the Practice

Charles J. Aldridge of Moulton saved and planted vetch seed on his farm in fall 1939 and 1940, using 2 acres to produce 960 lbs and harvesting later in summer 1940. He stored, threshed by hand, and saved seed to plant 37 acres in 1940, saving money and proving seed-saving can cut costs and support future crops.

Charles J Aldridge Willamette Vetch Charles J. Aldridge Moulton Mr. Aldridge Aldridge

Viola Perry Tidwell Dies in Birmingham Hospital

Mrs. Viola Perry Tidwell 30 died Monday afternoon in a Birmingham hospital after an operation. She was buried in Birmingham. She was a sister of W. O. Holder and Arthur Holder of Decatur, and Mrs. Charlie Miller and Mrs. Pettey, also of Decatur.

Viola Perry Tidwell Birmingham W. O Arthur Holder Decatur Charlie Miller Pettey

Frankfurter Roast With Dressing Featured In Dinner Menu

A family friendly menu recipe features Frankfurter Roast With Dressing, with prunes, celery, onion and bread cubes. Also listed are Saturday and Sunday menus including green pepper stuffed peppers, rhubarb tarts, roast pork, strawberries and cucumber sandwiches. Meta Given's booklet promotion closes the item.

Junior Sis Amy

Revival focus and drought updates headline city actions

The Interdenominational Bible conference nears its finale with Dr Robert G Lee of Memphis to speak at Central Methodist Church as Dr R Lambuth Archibald hosts. Elsewhere drought warnings prompt water conservation measures in Montgomery and artesian well notes accompany an air war training item in Columbia.

Robert G. Lee Memphis Tennessee Central Methodist Church R. Lambuth Archibald Central Baptist Church John C. Cowell Chattanooga W. B. Riley George Stephens Genera Chicago Stephens Dr Rees Minneapolis Minnesota Evangelist Tex Jacob Dr. Stephens America England

Capital Hit by Drought Strains Montgomery Water

Montgomery Alabama faced a water shortage as two reserve wells were sunk to relieve low pressures across the city. City officials cited drought and unusually high demand as causes and expected the new wells to build up a surplus and restore service.

Montgomery Ala W. A. Gayle Gayle

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