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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1940

Page

3

German 1935 decision built war machine with motors and wings

A 1940 western campaign summary notes Germany focused motor industry for war in 1935, turning planes and armored forces into a swift, decisive power. It credits Goering and the Luftwaffe for expanding air strength and explains production limits, fuel issues, and use of Buna substitutes amid rapid conquests.

Berlin Associated Press West Belgium Holland France United States Germany Eben Emael Versailles Reich Hermann Goeting Adolph von Schell Field Marshal Goering

Linda Avery's courtroom strain meets unresolved love

Linda Avery endures a tense trial room as Mina Nevins confesses to firing shots and a web of motive unravels. Linda contemplates Robert's vow to Billie Anne while planning a risky confrontation, amid a crowd of witnesses and shifting loyalties.

Linda Avery Mina Nevins Sue Ackerman Robert California Linda Billie Anne Rob Ronald Mina Terry Miss Ackerman Clarabell Sue Sarah

Farmers Told to Light Wagons After Dark

Officials urged farmers to place lanterns or lights on wagons after dark following recent accidents involving unlit wagons. The warning aims to reduce nighttime collisions and improve road safety for rural teams and travelers.

Eighteen Students Win An Ab Degree At Athens College

Eighteen students completed work for A B degrees at the Athens College summer session. Diplomas will be formally awarded at next June's commencement. Names include Sue B Billingsley Athens S H Bullington Athens Ann Phillips Cartwright Athens Esther Faust Oneonta Virginia Frame Huntsville Vera Groover Heflin Edna Holland Decatur Lula B Hovis Huntsville Erline Hutto Oakman Christine Jourdan Iuka Mary Rae King Verona Mary Inez McCall Decatur Frances Emma Martin Flat Rock Mary Ruth Mactin Cedartown Ga and others.

Athens Ala Athens College Mencement Sue B. Billingsley Gertrude Blandenburg Cullman S. H. Bulinngton Ann Phillips Cartwright Esther Faust Oneéonta Virginia Frame Huntsville Vera Groover Heflin Edna Holland Decatur Lula B. Hovis Erline Priscilla Hutto Oakman Christine Jourdan Iuka Miss Mary Rae King Verona Marjorie

Flynn Attacks Willkie Labor Ties After Labor Day Tour

Democratic chairman Edward Flynn blasted Wendell Willkie over alleged labor union connections and corporate ties. He cited Georgia Power Company spending for labor supplies from Pinkerton and espionage links tied to Commonwealth and Southern, noting Willkie’s role as former president and the Senate committee’s findings on subsidiaries.

New York Wendell Willkie Labor Board Edward J. Flynn Willkie America England Flynn S Flynn Big Business la Follette Georgia Power Company Pinkerton Central Tilinois Light Commonwealth & Southern Corporation Senate Committee Power Trust

Beatrice Leopard 15 Dies After Appendicitis

Funeral services held for Beatrice Leopard of Tanner after a ruptured appendix during illness. Survived by parents Robert L. and wife, three brothers Kenneth Walter James, and sister Betty Joyce. Burial at Bethel Cemetery. McConnell Mortuary in charge.

Athens Ala Beatrice Leopard Robert L. Leopard Tanner Limestone County Hospital Tanner Methodist Church Allen D. Wilson Bethel Cemetery

Motor Stolen From Malone Freight Lines Shop

Burglars broke into Malone Freight Lines workshop at 222 KE Moulton Street on Monday night and stole an electric motor valued at about $85. Police were investigating today. entry was through a window.

Malone Moulton Street

Courtland Receives First Cotton Bale Grown by Hood Harris

Courtland welcomes its first cotton bale of the season weighing 565 pounds. The bale, grown by Hood Harris, was ginned by Modern Gin. Harris delivered the initial bale last year as well.

Courtland Hood Harris Harris

Health officer to lead county office in interim

Athens Alabama September 3 Dr A M Shelamer district health officer of North Alabama with headquarters at Athens will have temporary charge of the county health office here pending appointment of a successor for Dr F M Hall who resigned effective September 1 to study at Johns Hopkins.

Athens Ala A. M. Shelamer North Alabama F. M. Hall Johns Hopkins

Edith Kemp Moyers and Randolph Ryan in Athens Somerville

Edith Kemp Moyers of Athens and Randolph Ryan of Somerville are named in a local notice. The brief item lists their addresses and the towns involved.

Athens Edith Kemp Moyers Randolph Ryan Somerville

Hartselle Social Roundup Highlights Local Celebrations

Hartselle pages note Zelma Payne hosting a slumber party for guest Miss Mary McClure of Decatur with several Decatur friends, plus June Adams seventh birthday party with Ruth Collum and Dorothy Stewart prize winners. Also reported are garden club, PTA meeting, and a church tea with Mrs Phil Orr presiding. several hometown residents and visitors are listed along with travel and visits.

Zelma Jean Payne Mary McClure Decatur Misses McClure Eugenia Frances Hodges Roberta Clark Bevelye Barcliff Virginia Smith Claire Bailey Anne Speake Martha Lillian Whitman Gwendolyn Nelle Payne Sarah Anne Bennett Hal Jean Blair Virginia Frances Brown June Adams Mia Bruce Adams Ruth Collum Dorothy Stewart Mrs. Adams Fay Mullins Otto Mullins Bobby Speigle Charlie Shores Billy Jo Wasson Sarah Norwood Billie Carlyn Owens Jean Guyse J. F. Stewart White Phil Orr J. W. Henderon Howard Evans Oliver Blizzard Eric Howell W. H. Block Arthur Howell J. ©. Stone Harold Parker J. F. Stewart, Jr S. EB. Gibson Hartselle Perry Orr Hoyt Groover Charlie Quinn Howard Brown L.H. Houston R. A. Payne Gordon Groover Ed Kimbrough L. H. Houston Frances Lee Vera Groover Heflin

Local Huntsville worker praises Gly-Cas remedy for constipation

Claud Grove of Huntsville details decades of constipation and gas relief after using herbal Gly-Cas capsules. He reports rapid improvement, reduced night awakenings, and renewed ability to work at the cotton mill, crediting Loyd's Drug Store and nearby druggists for access.

Claud Grove Huntsville Mr. Grove

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