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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1940

Page

10

Schedule For Band Practice By Members And Aspirants Announced

Band Director Hennessey releases the summer practice timetable for senior band and aspirants. Daily slots list names for 8:00 to 4:00 sessions with senior and junior bands and baton twirlers, including Abbott, Catttlett, Moye, Lang, Jones, Marjorie Lang, and many others across Monday to Wednesday.

Hennessey Charles Abbott Bobby Cattlett Geo. Moye Leonard Michelson Ben Hillis Sonny Timberlake Homer Jones Betsy Jane Marjorie Lang John Cook Harold Pingree Harold Lichenstein Billy Hulsey Richard Yaney Robert Smith William Reed Helen Childs Maurice Dillard James Whitten Clyta Grey John Howell David Farrer Ned Shackelford Bobby Ellis Dan Burleson Bill Smith Paul Eubanks Leslie Doss Bill Wright Bessie May Baker Doc Hurst Carl Gibson A. J. Coleman Bill Stone Arthur Parker Eatelle ‘Speer James Couch Prince Jones Cecil Halbrooks Bobby Marktram Eugene Wright Munsey Mc Kenneth Kirby Julia Weaver Lavern Hal Ramond Baker Sidney Chenault Billy Fretwell Prac Gloria Carlisle Walter Kemrt Douglas Cook Gerald Fields Carolyn Peari Willard Young Frank Wiley Ed Uptain L.W. Johnson Talmadge Meadows

TVA Opens Wheeler Lake Camp Lots for Public Lease

TVA lands offer 67 cottage lots across three Wheeler Lake sites near Poplar Springs Finley Island and Lock A with 20 24 and 14 lots respectively on 20 year leases. Nominal rents set with renewable terms. Nearby state park may link to Elk River mouth and shared development plans involve Alabama Conservation.

America Tennessee Valley Authority Wheeler Lake TVA Alabama Cintersville Lake Guntersville Dam Poplar Springs Elk River Athens Tennessee River Alabama Department of Conservation Finley Island Decatur Tuscumbia Lock A Joseph E. Wheeler W. M. Rice Sothland Wheeler Guntersville

Summer band course schedule and fees notice

The notice lists a Friday and Thursday schedule with several names and times for band lessons from 8:00 to 10:00 including Powell Harold Payne Dailey Dailey, and others. It states fees must be paid in September at E Albersons office before enrollment and that no lessons begin until receipt is shown. All classes meet at Riverside High School with names to call if omitted and beginners to arrange times with Mr Hennessey.

E. Albersons Riverside High School Hennessey

Good Apartments in Demand Daily Want Ad

Wanted ad notes strong demand for good apartments and invites renters to place listings through the Daily Want Ad service. Includes call to action for property owners to rent via the newspaper.

Oldest Inhabitant Defends A 95 Year Old Axe

The dialogue features a visitor admiring a 95 year old axe and the oldest inhabitant noting it has had three new blades and seven new handles. The exchange hints at stubborn pride and skepticism about national progress amid public demand for answers.

Tribute Resolutions for Rev. L. H. Knight Departing Decatur

The Decatur Ministerial Association adopts resolutions honoring Reverend Lewis H. Knight, former pastor of Westminister Presbyterian, who is moving to Chicago. They commend his four years of service to the community and express regret at his departure while wishing him Godspeed in his new call. The resolutions are to be sent to the local newspaper, to Mr Knight, and recorded in association minutes.

L. H. Knight Westminister Presbyterian Church Chicago Ministerial Association Decatur Alabama Lewis H. Knight Knight

War Uncertainty As Hitler Weighs Attacks On England France Or Balkans

The article analyzes possible German moves as Hitler weighs attacks on England, France, or the Balkans. It discusses Mussolini’s likely entry, potential peace offers to split allies, and the Allies’ chances if they hold the blitzkrieg for a period despite German losses and resource strain.

Hitler England France Balkans Italy Flanders Goebbels Front Berlin London Mussolini Pene

Guardian Advice on Boundaries and Independence

The speaker warns against taking on others affairs and urges letting people handle their own matters. They caution that overprotective behavior leads to resentment from those involved and suggest stepping back to avoid friction.

Branch Office Opens in Wadley Health Department

Randolph county health department opened a branch office in Wadley Alabama. Dr Douglas L Canon of the State Health Department in Montgomery said county health officer W A Edwards and staff would be there each Thursday afternoon.

Wadley Ala Randolph County Health Department Douglas L. Canon State Health Department Montgomery W. A. Edwards

Mussolini Faces Anglo French Fleet and Air Threats

The article notes Mussolini commands a strong army and air force but fears Allied naval power in the Mediterranean and the risk of bombing facilities inland. It suggests England and France may face an eventual alignment against him, with bombing squadrons slipping past defenses.

Mussolini Mediterranean England France

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