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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1933

Page

3

Darling Fool and a Night at the River Town

Angie Gillen and Bill O Dare argue over money and divorce as they drive from Belvedere to the river, noting Monnie Cardigan and Hetty Link. Bill confronts social snubs at the country club while Angie teases his pride before he storms to the station and she laments the rift.

Angie Gillen Bill O'Dare Nice Bill Ant Cleveland Angie Stan Belvedere Lawrence Paris Bill Wrig Mollie Dan Cardigan John D. Rockefeller Monnie Dan Bure Big Boy Billy

Local planter Baker to advise on profitable crops for region

Alexander Nunn of The Birmingham News will visit T. L. Baker of Decatur to discuss farming methods. Baker cites 28 years of Irish potato crops from one seed strain, Alabama pink onions hailed as highly profitable, and notes on fall carrots and fall winter cab bage progress.

Alexander Nunn Birmingham News T. L. Baker Tripalia M Mr. Nunn Sarang L. Baker Decatur Ala Alabama Tennessee C. L. Isbell Auburn Baker Chantenay United States J. D. Pope Sunday Palm Page

Local Social Notes From Danville and Nearby

Mrs George Lindsey and daughter Martha Dixie hosted her brother Speake and family on Sunday. Miss Grace Hogan and Mildred Hogan visited in Moulton Friday. A 10 pound girl was born to Mr and Mrs James Wiley on Saturday. Eaton Stephenson attended the Pitman funeral at McKendry Chapel Monday. Mrs L L Hampton and daughters Wilma and Marie visited Mrs C A Young at Five Points Monday. Lawrence Kelsoe visited Us Norwood in Danville. Ruby Hembell went to Decatur Monday. Armine McKay visited Grace Hogan Monday. Willie Crawford of Moul a spent Thursday in the community. A singing and egg hunt was held at Hendon schoolhouse Sunday. Jim Gibson and Howard Gibson of Hartselle were here Monday.

T. K. Hogan Grace Mildred Hogan Moulton James Wiley Eaton Stephenson Pitman McKendry Chapel L. Hampton Wilma Marie C. A. Young Lawrence Kelsoe Norwood Ruby Hembell Decatur Armine McKay Grace Hogan Willie Crawford Moula

Famous Captain Explains Whale Intelligence To Deaf Pupils

Captain William N. Smith, veteran whaling master, lectures on whales at the Colossus exhibit. He notes whales have limited sight and smell but respond to sound, and demonstrates sign language for visiting deaf and dumb students as the 68 ton embalmed whale is shown.

William N. Smith Captain Smith

Senior program and class play at Morgan County High School

Morgan County High School seniors held a morning program on April 13 featuring devotional, prayer, poems, salesmanship, an Easter story, and a May Day theme with roles assigned for the senior play. A later chapel program on friendship included a Doxology, scripture, and the poem The House by Shere Little Clara Boyce Larkin.

Carolyn Sherpley Katherine Hewlett Esther Smith J. D. Weinman Mattie Pearl Wil Doyle Larkin

Japanese Forces Concentrating at Tientsin Amid Rising Tension

AP dispatch reports Japanese troops concentrating for a western front assault near Tientsin as Chinese forces dig in along the Peiping road. The move follows withdrawal from coast regions and signals intensified fighting as Beijing area resistance holds through heavy engagements. Meanwhile a chicken barbecue honors the Campbell Hollow senior class drew over fifty OC H S students from M. OC. H. S. in Hartselle for an April 14 event with a midafternoon departure and an early supper.

Tientsin China Russia Shuina Peiping Campbell Hollow Hartselle Six Mile

Junior TN Program Highlights From Auditorium Readings and Poems

Monday morning activities included scripture reading by Freda Compton and a Palm Sunday poem by Barbara Peck. Tuesday featured etiquette, scripture lesson by Bernice Eason, and a sermon titled To Young Girls by Barbara Peck. The Junior III class notes Miss Fischer's absence due to illness but welcomes substitute Mr. J H Ridelle.

Tn’s Freda Compton J. H. Ridhelle Barbara Peck Montevallo Laverne Calloway Bernice Eason J. H. Ridelle Opal Lawrence

Death of Charles Anders Grieves Morgan County High School

Morgan County High School mourns the loss of Charles Anders senior III class member and athlete in football baseball and basketball. He fell ill on March 13 and died Monday night April 17 at seventeen. The faculty and student body deeply mourn his loss.

Morgan County High School Charles Anders Charles Jill

Bible study attracts Mor gan county high school students

More than sixty students from Morgan county high school attend prayer meeting services at the Baptist church this month. Mrs Luke Sherrill conducts the services and leads an engaging study of the Book of Jonah.

Morgan County High School The Baptist Church Luke Sherrill

Seventh Month Attendance and Honor Roll Recap

The report shows Senior ITI attendance 93.33 percent and Senior I 94.34 percent. Junior ITI 96.16 percent and School 3.40 percent. Honor Roll lists Junior Tit Barbara Peck Billie Don Mitchell Elizabeth Blair. Senior I Ethel Mae Orr Louise McCutcheon. Senior Aileen Freeman Claire Kimbrough Frances Lee Leonard.

Barbara Peck Billie Don Mitchell Elizabeth Blair Ethel Mae Orr Louise McCutcheon Aileen Freeman Claire Kimbrough Frances Lee Leonard

Remains of World War Veteran James W. Marlow Interred

The remains of James W. Marlow, a World War veteran, were buried in Athens city cemetery after dying at the government hospital in Dawson Springs Kentucky. He was 34, survived by his widow and six children, after more than two years of illness.

Athens Ala James W. Marlow Government Dawson Springs Marlow

New Potatoes and Produce Prices From Local Market

Prices from the market show bright new sweet potatoes at 25 to 36 cents per bushel while Irish potatoes run 1.20 to 1.25 per 100 pounds. Fresh country butter lists at 12 1/2 percent to tie, black walnuts at 25 cents per bushel, turnips per bushel 40 to 75 cents, turnip greens and kale available in various small lots, and mustard greens priced per pound.

Birmingham Market Reports From Today's Trade

Market prices and shipments at Birmingham show U. S. No. 1 hay at 13. U. 8 and 16.50 to 17.00 for U. S. No. 1 wheat. Alfalfa U. S. No. 1 at 22.50 to 23.00. Carload corn and oats prices indicate a dip. Cotton seed prices steady at 12 to 15 per ton. Poultry and egg prices paid producers include small hens 8-8.5c, large hens 9c, No. 1 white eggs 11.5-12.5c. Butter fat at 16c with 18c premium delivered Birmingham. Livestock: cattle and hogs quoted with varied ranges. hogs show declines while cattle hold steady.

Johnson Hay U. S U. 8 U.S Birmingham Alabama

Easter Social Roundup in Piney Chapel and Decatur

Community columns recount Easter activities and visits across Piney Chapel Ephesus and nearby Decatur. Miss Maggie Green sponsored an Easter egg hunt for Sunday school 10 pupils enjoyed. Mrs A A Whitlock gave gifts. Mr. and Mrs Loggins hosted several gatherings. neighbors shared meals and singing at Lapppington church. lists of visitors and hospital news included.

Maggie Green A. A. Whitlock W. W. Loggins Decatur Monroe Broadway Roy Johnson Alfred Hargrove Emmaline Clardy Gwendoline Goforth Harvey Green Mildred Smith Varnell Hess William Susie Lee Turnstill Walter Smith Cub ‘Black Charles Bailey Holland

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