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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1939

Page

3

Former Oklahoma Judge Links Love Life to Fortune Loss

Former Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Fred P. Branson testified in his estranged wife Madeline Braniff Branson’s suit that his turbulent romance cost him about 140000 in 15 years and left him with little cash. He claimed his Texas oil fortune dwindled to $700, while detailing lavish spending on Braniff since 1923 and sizable payments to his first wife, Eula Branson.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Fred P. Branson Oklahoma Supreme Court Madeline Braniff Branson New York Branson Texas Capitol North Carolina Ntff Eula Branson

Sarah Anne Faces Choice Between Love and Independence

In a tense hotel scene Sarah Anne rebukes Bob Kennedy as she rejects his protective offers and asserts her independence. A late call reveals Corrinne at a school distressed by Bob Ransom, deepening the web of personal struggle surrounding Sarah Anne and her pursuit of self-reliance.

Sarah Anne Bob Kennedy Bob Corrinne Goodby Miss Melton Judy Sally Anne Bob Ransom

Local Revival Attendance and Community News in Morgan County

A Morgan County notes page records visits and gatherings including Miss Ruth Betterton and others at Rock Springs revival, plus families visiting relatives, birthday party at Bettie Wallace’s home, and local scenes of town life amid other narrative excerpts. The piece blends community updates with short fiction glimpses and local character mentions.

Ruth Helen Betterton Doris McBee Kathryn Edwards Rock Springs Pervitt Wallace Wayne Rev Addie Wallace Verna Roan Roy Self Self Shirley Wallace Decatur Dorothy Brown Liberty Opal Roberts Grace Taylor and Son Velma Roberts Bertha Callahan Edd Jones Richard Wallace Mae. Stephenson Edward Butler Solon Butler Mary Sue Breedlove Leon Stephenson F. J. Stephenson T. C. Higdon Roman Higdon Elizabeth Speakman Shirrell Wallace Andrew Taylor William Taylor Lloyd Halbrooks Tom Speakman Bettie Wallace Toon Gaines - McNutt Som

Golf record set at Highland Park by left handed clerk

Paul Minnesota August 3 B C Baker a railway mail clerk found time between trains to play golf seven years ago. On the par 72 Highland Park course he shot a 63 lowering the previous record of 665. He is a lefthander.

Paul Minn B. C. Baker Highland Park

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue Run and Answer

The puzzle lists across and down clues with mixed word fragments and jumbled entries. Answers include common crossword terms and names, ending with a final filled grid row. The provided solution string IRIE ATL SIU PIL Imi appears as the completed entry.

Birth day dinner honors John Hardy in Limestone County

Sixty one relatives and friends surprised John Hardy with a birthday dinner on Thursday July 27. Guests included Sam Anderson and three daughters from Decatur and numerous relatives visiting area families.

John Hardy Mr. Hardy Sam Anderson Decatur Roger Thompson John Evans Wilburn Evans Letha Barker Jennie Evans Ira Brown Mary Meadows Mildred Rogersville Nannie. Grubbs Valley View

Driver warns with signs as cattle truck enters stock yards

In Omaha on August 3 a cattle truck driver entered the South Omaha stock yards with the legally required caution sign for power brakes and a personal sign reading ae up close-hades is only half all, signaling his caution to other motorists.

Omaha Neb South Omaha Hades

Hatch to Seek Extended Act for State Workers

Senator Hatch seeks to extend a law curbing political activity by Federal employees to State workers paid partly with federal funds. He cites Roosevelt backed ideas to bar pernicious political activities by State and local staff active in federal campaigns. Some lawmakers anticipate opposition to broader reach, noting road and unemployment officials could be covered.

Washington Hatch D-N. M Roosevelt Congress New Mexico Minton D.-Ind

Classified Advertising The Practical Way to Buy and Sell

Classified section notes practical methods to buy and sell items with contact details and brief listings. Highlights how readers can place ads by phone and follow up on available goods and services through local listings.

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