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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1941
Page
4
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A scattered column blends weather wishes for rain with memories of Hess and Hitler, notes naval battles, TVA plans, and Lindbergh’s stance. It argues strikes threaten defense and urges broader federal bond purchases to curb inflation, linking production disruption to public attitude and war readiness.
British faced a major Nazi parachute assault on Crete as a test of air superiority. Descriptions note Stukas bombing, hundreds of parachutists seizing airfields, and rapid supply drops enabling 2,000 men per hour. The piece argues the only effective counter is sustained air power and defense, with warnings of a harsher battle if Nazis push toward Britain.
Dr Clendening discusses hereditary diseases like hemophilia and the challenge of tracing family histories. He cites a case where understanding a hereditary defect avoided severe military punishment and notes the value of medical knowledge for individuals and families.
A physician recounts Thomsen's Disease a neurological condition with tremor and hesitancy to initiate or stop movement. The description notes a man drafted into the army developing symptoms during drill and struggling to meet or release a handshake.
A collection of light vignettes includes a farmer's note on field work, a quip about shirt pins, a playful riddle about timing, a staged marriage banter in Decatur, and a hotel service quip. The dialogue-heavy items feature characters like Mary Jane, Jim, and Mrs Freshwed, with rueful humor about aging, memory, and everyday interactions.
The fragment blends a quotation on public versus private enterprise with a light domestic scene as a mother and child chat by phone. It hints at differing economic views and a humorous bath time misadventure, ending with a high tension line from a street holdup in a clipped style.
A cub reporter recalls a morning surprise as a ten dollar bill appears in his pocket. A commuter jokes about budgeting like the government, while another quips about marriage. The dialogue showcases everyday city humor and small bits from transit life.
Mrs Sallie Grizzard and Mrs Milton Blevins of route 2 visited with Mrs Blevins daughter Mrs Ben Blevins on Wednesday. Mrs C P Johnston was in Hartselle on business Friday. Mr and Mrs L L Lyle and Elizabeth visited Mr and Mrs Marshall Bradshaw in Torrent City on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joe Martin and Chadwick and Mrs Florence Brindley of Horton route 2 spent Sunday with Mrs Joe Winton and family. Mr and Mrs Carter Davis and children visited Mr and Mrs Frank Chism in Birmingham on Sunday. Mrs Homer Johnson of Union visited her father O O Waugh this week. G Mikell of Florence spent the weekend at home. J W Winton made a business trip to Decatur on Saturday. Mrs J M Simpson returned home Friday after visiting her sister Mrs Mary Johnston. Mr and Mrs Royal Henderson attended a fish fry at Town Creek Friday with Pringleville faculty members. Miss Margaret Ransom has returned from Memphis where she had been receiving treatment. Her friends are glad she is home again. Mr and Mrs Royal Henderson entertained the Priceville faculty at their home Saturday night.
The Census Bureau reports it costs 522600 dollars annually to wrap the nation’s pennies nickels dimes quarters and large coins.
Mr. W G Wier of Little Rock speaks about Gly-Cas delivering relief from years of constipation kidney action nervousness and muscular pain. He reports regular bowel action better sleep and calm nerves and says money could not buy the relief Gly-Cas provided. The product is sold in his city and by leading druggists in nearby towns.
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