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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1936

Page

3

Lake Racine Resort Romance Teases Two Men

Ann Hamilton, a pretty secretary, visits Lake Racine where head boatman Ralph Spring woos her with bridge talk and humor while Jaime Laird, a wealthy, carefree guest, inflames curiosity. Ann weighs quiet ambition against romance as both men maneuver for attention at the Majestic Hotel.

Ann Hamilton Bill Ware Travel Bureau Lake Racine Bill Ann Ralph Spring Ralph Ann Sae Golden Gate Georgia Tech Anna Washington Bridge Mississippi Anin Jaime

Guide resembles Garner. Philadelphia trip sparks recognition

Washington Aug. 3. Guide at the capitol Britton Hughes bears a striking resemblance to Vice President Garner. Tourists mistake him for the vice president, prompting lighthearted exchanges about nomination notices and public appearances. Hughes jokes about the mix ups while Garner smiles at the sight.

Eddy Gilmore Associated Press Washington Garner Britton Hughes Hughes Capitol Aga Hughes Rotunda Franklin Field Philadelphia New Jersey

WPA Educational Program Continues Next Year

WPA educator Aubrey Williams reports May 31 counts show 1,826,034 in WPA classes with 40,585 teachers, 117,203 classes, and 785,701 in general adult courses. Literacy classes total 266,630 with potential rise to 500,000 students, aiming to cut illiteracy.

Washington Works Progress Administration Aubrey Williams WPA Williams

Penthouse Farmer Tends Bumper New York Terrace Corn

Mrs Regina Jais, Fifth Avenue, grows a terrace corn crop despite drought. About 30 ears of golden bantam sweet corn will be ready next month along with radishes scallions string beans and peas already on the dining table.

New York Reginna Jais Fifth Avenue

Parting shot from Ralph as Jaime heads to roadster

Jaime guides Ralph to a roadster after declaring chores for night. He jokes you get all the pretty girls and Jaime winks, leaving Ann pondering his charm and whether she is eager or guarded. TO BE CONTINUED.

Ann Ralph Jaime

Auto does tricks and driver unharmed in Troy crash

In Troy New York on August 3 an auto forced by another car spun off the road, snapped an electric pole and rolled into the ditch near a new couple's home. It struck the house and scattered wedding gifts before flipping. Police guarded the gifts and set red flares. The driver Henry Amesmater and three passengers were lightly injured.

Troy N. Y Henry Amesmaier Amesmater

Jailed in shooting affray at Ross Malone station near Flinty

T. J. and LeRoy Cannon, both negroes, were jailed in Morgan county charged with assault with a weapon in a shooting affray at Ross Malones filling station near Flinty last night. Sheriff J Street Sandlin and Deputies Blalock Kilgore and Walton made the arrests.

T. J LeRoy Cannon Morgan County Ross Malone J. Street Sandlin Blalock Kilgore Walton

Annual Negro 4-H Picnic Postponed at Flint

The annual picnic for negro 4-H clubs and adult farmers, scheduled for Friday, August 7 at Flint, has been postponed due to infantile paralysis.

Flint

Girl Paralyzed by Infantile Paralysis Steps Off Respirator

Oakland reports Phyllis Guisto, a 13 year old victim of infantile paralysis, has spent 16 days on a respirator and now is able to sleep without it. Doctors note she has regained some strength though still weak and hopeful for recovery.

Oakland Calif Phyllis Guisto

Fairy Tale Ball Clue Quiz Answers Roll Across Puzzle

A puzzle blends fairy tale hints with word play from a mixed list. Clues span household drudge to fairy figure and include terms like chief form of and garden tool, inviting solvers to fill the grid with matching words and phrases.

Social Security progress and staff details in 1946

Washington report notes early progress of the Social Security Act with 15 states enacting unemployment compensation and 36 states submitting old age assistance plans. About 7.5 million workers are covered, 200,000+ dependent children aided, and 25,000 blind persons receive benefits. The Social Security Board operates with 65 staffers and handles thousands of inquiries while defending its publicity and budget.

Washington Social Security Act Congress Social Security Board Pwom Louis Resnick New Deal Resnick Social Security Library NIA Service Ines

Breathing Help Restored as Girl Reenters Respirator

A girl is placed back into the respirator after resuming normal breathing, continuing care at the medical facility. The incident details remain focused on her respiratory support status and ongoing treatment.

Hospital Nightly Comfort Note Amid Quiet Exchange

A patient recalls resting better at the hospital each night. She explains she sleeps easier there, reflecting on the routine and calm of the ward.

Rail petition denied today by Interstate Commerce Commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission denied a petition by the major railroads to make emergency freight charges permanent. The six month extension keeps surcharges, estimated to bring about 104 dollars per year, in place while carriers may seek reconsideration or targeted rate increases. Shippers led by coal producers argued the surcharges impede commerce and divert traffic to other transport modes.

Washington Interstate Commerce Sion

Fatal Window Fall In St Louis Woman Dies At 43

Mrs. Herman T. Pott a 43 year old wife of a steel company president fell from a sixth floor kitchen window in her St Louis apartment. The tragedy occurred after her husband planned a Kansas City trip and found her body on the building’s garage roof. The Pots had no children.

ST. Louis Herman T. Pott

Ice used to hatch chicks in extreme July heat

In Kingman Kansas a baby chick hatchery cooled incubators with large blocks of ice as temperatures topped 100 degrees. The cooling method reduced heat stress and helped hatch rates when the mercury rose, according to officials.

Kas

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