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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1939

Page

3

Dinah's party brings Lana and Jim to a cheerful gathering

Lana arrives in her wedding dress for Dinah's party as Jim's possessive but playful romance unfolds. The crowd includes Ethel Harmon Louis Davis and Bobby Graves with Dinah presiding. Jim surprises guests by singing cowboy songs causing warm reactions and hinting at his past.

Lona Dinah Jim Lana Morriss Mrs. Morriss Mrs. Bennett Ethel Harmon Louis Davis Main Street Jones Lena Bobby Graves Pinky Evelyn Madelyn Arnold Alice Beto Bobby Plano

Slim and Graceful Pattern 4086 by Anne Adams

Anne Adams offers Pattern 4086 with a slenderizing bias cut panel from the diaphragm to the waist and a notched collar. Available in misses and women sizes 16 through 44, fabric choices include shepherds check rayon or plain cotton, with a silk version for bridge or tea. Book and pattern priced 25 cents, pattern alone 15 cents, order from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Decature Daily Pattern Department W Lith St New York N. Y

ROOM AND BOARD BY Gene Aker

Room and board arrangements described by Gene Aker, outlining terms, rate structure, and meal provisions for standard housing. Details include occupancy options and potential shared or private accommodations.

Only 19 Indictments Drawn by Local Grand Jury

Athens Alabama April 1 special report notes the current circuit court grand jury returned 19 indictments the fewest in recent county history. Twenty three cases were investigated and eighty witnesses testified with E E Nelson serving as foreman.

Athens Ala E.e.—Nelson

Complete Hatchery by July the First

Athens Alabama special reports a TVA hatchery in Limestone County to be completed by July 1. The 122 acre site will have an annual capacity of about 6 million fish and cost 146000 dollars. Upon completion the hatchery will be turned over to the U S Department of Commerce and fish will be distributed mainly to TVA impounded waters.

Athens Ala TVA Limestone County U. S. Department of Commerce

Two Sisters Die in Alabama Double Murder Case

In Pen City Alabama on April 1 two sisters were killed by gunfire. Police report Otto Masters the husband of one of the sisters is in custody on a double murder charge. Deputy Sheriff Pat Cornett said Masters was in custody.

Talladega Shayhnghs Gladys Kaufman Cornett Masters Miss Kaufman Fred Kaufman Mrs. Masters Billy Masters Pen City Ala Atwo Pat Cornett Otto Masters

VOLS ARRAIGNED IN PRACTICE TILT AT UT SPRING GAME

Knoxville April 1 Major Bob Neyland aims to evaluate 1939 Tennessee Volunteers hopefuls in an intra squad scrimmage pitting the black team against the orange before sports writers and fans in a regulation game.

Knoxville Tenn Bob Neyland University of Tennessee Volunteers

Doings at Decatur HS School

Webster McLeood reports on Decatur High School dramatic class presenting Orville's Big Date directed by Mrs Wilder with Donald White as Orville and sisters played by Mary Kate Nungester Edith Farrish and Jessie Wilson Howland. Club activities include Kiwanis Key fruit festival Apple Day planning and Ferdinand club formed under Paulafer with slogan Join the Navy and see the world.

Dramatica Orvilles Mar. Wilder Donald Whi Gridiron Mary Kate Nua Edith Farrish Jessie Wilson Howland Betty McGehee Mary Kate Nungester Foster Pointer G. P. Banizza Kiwanis Key Club Bobby Iher Banizza Banitza Ferdinand A Ferdinand Club Paulafer Walt Disney

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