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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1934
Page
8
The meeting opened with an impassive ode to the flag read by Sam Alexander as Mrs. Earl Calvin presented the colors. The song America followed and Little Miss Virginie Prince Calvin pleased attendees.
Friends report E. F. Turney shows marked improvement after three weeks at the U S Veterans hospital following his transfer from a local facility.
Boy Scout troop 16 schedules a Westminster for Friday at 6 30 p m inviting all Scouts to attend.
No rainfall was reported during the past hour. Weather observers recorded no precipitation and no notable weather events in the monitored area.
Mrs Earl Calvin presented two numbers at a Decatur Rotary Club meeting. Dr Frank L Chenault was elected as service. Rev Peter M Dennis, then elect, attended as a guest and the session included club business.
One of the Brothers Second Avenue outlets installed a new market manager to oversee the meat department with expert services available at the store.
Daily Washington Merry-Go-Round notes Captain Weaver restored morale aboard the New Mexico after a world record long-range 100 yard target hit rate. The battleship sailed home with orders to reassign crew, prompting whispers of change aboard. Also praised is Senator Borah’s Senate speech on the New Deal and wine expert Representative Buck.
James G. Wallace aged 76 died at his residence on Danville route four after several days illness. He is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs T Y Hogan and Mrs B N Hughes both of Danville route two and two sons L H Wallace of Oklahoma City and H A Wallace of Danville route four. He was an active member of the Methodist church. Services will be held at Lebanon Lawrence county at two o'clock this afternoon with interment there Peck directing.
Mrs Eugenia Jelke formerly Eugenia Woodward of Birmingham won a Reno decree divorcing her from F Frasier Jelke, millionaire socialite. The Rhode Island court had ruled neither party entitled to a decree. The Reno judge sealed a March 13 1934 property settlement and allowed the former wife to resume her maiden name Eugenia Woodward.
Captain Richard Ward Jr and Company of twenty arrive in Athens to establish a CCC camp on Horton Bullington lands west of Athens. Erection contracts expected to be let this week. About two hundred boys from New York and other Eastern states will be housed at the encampment.
An advertisement touts Blue Star as a remedy to end eczema itching and treat worm, tetter, rash, and foot-itt. It promises quick absorption, germ killing, and no burning or blistering with claims of safety and effectiveness.
The Athens youths aged 12 to 16 form a junior baseball team organized by Captain F H Arm SEE er rremmeerentern mens aiming for the junior baseball championship.
Rev. Ira W. Hawkins of Central Methodist church will preach Saturday at 10 30 AM at the corner of Second Avenue and Johnston Street.
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