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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1940

Page

3

Decatur High School Senior Sermon Highlights Mission of Work

Decatur High School's senior baccalaureate featured Lindsey Allen delivering a sermon on "Man's Mission In The World." He urged graduates to pursue God driven goals, emphasize service through work, and distinguish true success by fulfilling one’s mission rather than wealth or fame. The program filled the auditorium as graduation exercises were announced for tonight.

Decatur High School Lindsey Allen Lindsay Allen Rant Street Decatur High Philosphy Wainae Rds Betty McGehee

Ceremonial Program Highlights Local Commencement

The program lists group led singing with J. W. Flowers, a prayer, introduction of speaker H. H. Frasa, the commencement sermon by Lindsay Allen, another song by the group, benediction by Ben Campbell, and recessional by Betty McGehee.

J. W. Flowers H. H. Frasa Lindsay Allen Ben Campbell Betty McGehee

Apartments in Demand Rent via Daily Want Ad

Advertising urged readers to rent good apartments through the daily want ad service highlighting steady demand and easy placements for seekers and landlords alike.

Bankhead for President Club Formed in Huntsville

In Huntsville Alabama on May 27 a Bankhead for President club is formed marking the early political organizing of Speaker William B Bankhead who began his career as a lawyer. David A Grayson referee in bankruptcy is noted in association.

Lions Meet Huntsville Ala Lions International Frank Birch Milwaukee Alabama Lions Clubs William B. Bankhead David A. Grayson

Home Demonstration Club Plans Rally in Hartselle

The Rock Creek Home Demonstration Club met in May at Mrs. Mamy Livings home with Miss Martha Martin as co host. Plans were made for a rally in Hartselle and a program committee was named. A demonstration on Why and How More Cotton Should Be Used followed the business session. Twenty eight members attended and prizes were awarded for garden seed and dress parade. Ice cream and pound cake were served, then members visited Miss Martha Martins to view built in cabinets and living room improvements.

Rock Creek Mamye Livings Marth Martin Hartselle Eva Woodall Levy McKee Cecil Lanner Bessie Hamilton Hilda Weaver Self Miss Rowe

Former College Mate Named Club Chairman

A former college mate of the speaker of the House has been named chairman of the club in a leadership appointment. The move positions the club for its upcoming activities and governance.

U. S. House of Representatives

Army maneuvers end as Caissons roll home

Camp Beauregard Louisiana May 27 Nearly 70 000 officers and men return from the nations largest peacetime war maneuvers The war games demonstrated that lightning war tactics are sound and confirmed military experts that most of the army s equipment transportation and armament is satisfactory Several needs were pointed out however

Camp Beauregard United States Army N & Fiveshonr

Gly-Cas Laxative-Tonic Praised By Local Resident

A Decatur reader Mr. J T Learner credits Gly-Cas with curing constipation and kidney issues that affected digestion headaches and sleep. He reports regular bowel action improved energy stamina and nightly sleep and says he now feels like a new man after years of struggle. Gly-Cag is sold by Loyd’s Drug Store.

J.T. Learner Seventh St Thirteenth Ave Decatur Loyd's Mr. Learner

Corner Second Avenue and Nearby Towns

A fragment mentions Corner Second Avenue and surrounding towns with unclear context. Limited readable text suggests geographic reference rather than an event or person. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.

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