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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1929
Page
6
Paris reports a summer sensation as bathing beauties draw crowds to beaches with Galveston contest winners leading the list. Open to travelers, prizes attract attention and managements arrange journeys to promote coastal resorts.
A gossip-filled portrait lists Miss Lila Goldarbeiter and other French beauties from Miss Universe to Miss Paris as they tour summer seaside spots. It notes appearances at Deauville Vichy and Le Galveston pageants, with mentions of Nadine Picard Miss Paris and Mistinguett preparing for beach days and boardwalk strolls.
A crowd of 125 gathered at the district school on Wilder Place at 3 p.m. Sunday to greet Bishop McDowell and Professor Cole. Rev. Dennis introduced the visitors, the bishop gave an address, and the Classes continued with their lesson period. Mariam Bingham will lead the Bible class during Mr. Dennis' vacation.
The Ohio attorney general has issued a ruling declaring trailers longer than 30 feet unlawful in the state. Officials emphasize enforcement and potential penalties for violators.
A glimpse of the modern world as life prisoner Jesse H. Pomeroy is moved from a Massachusetts prison to the state farm. He has served 63 years with 41 in solitary confinement.
J. W. Clopton a local businessman and Kiwanis leader returns from a fishing trip with a tale of a five foot sea cow that approached their boat on the St John river. He describes waves and danger as the animal pressed against the side, with locals noting sea cows sometimes reach six feet and weigh around 600 pounds in the river.
In Birmingham Alabama authorities held a woman as a suspect after the fatal shooting of Ticknet Glover, age 34, reported from the Southside area. The incident occurred yesterday prompting police to question the woman as investigations continue.
Mrs. M. L. Hogan was charged and, with Miss Helen Dillard, placed in the county jail. Dillard reportedly witnessed the shooting.
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