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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1934

Page

8

Follies Scores Big Hit At Princess

The F. and M. Producing Company of New York presented at Princess theater to large audiences. Murray impressed as a clever comedian with standout dance routines. Moye, Johnny ker and others offered deft acts while the Streamline Beauty Chorus delivered a polished performance.

Follies Princess New York Hamilton Murray Moye Johnny Ker Streamline Beauty Chorus Virginia Hardin Madalyn Summer Mary Webster Annie Sue Greenhill Mary Louise Wells Frances Leppard Martha Vines Evelyn Harrison Billie Moye

Denial of New Respite For Woman in Death Penalty Case

Anna Antonio an Ohio mother of three sat in her death house cell after three reprieves were denied. Her attorney Daniel H. Prior failed to obtain a new trial as the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court Justice O Bryan Brewster dismissed the plea. Newly discovered evidence was deemed of little importance.

Anna Antonio Albany Daniel H. Prior Court of Appeals Supreme Court O Bryan Brewster Elizabethtown N. Y Prior

Officers Installed By Trio of Posts In Birmingham

In a formal ceremony at the municipal auditorium in Birmingham officers of three American Legion posts were jointly installed. Post No. 1 General Gorgas and Alabama was represented as Commander William S. Pritchard conducted the installation in full uniform. Legionnaires from Decatur and other posts attended.

Municipal Auditorium Birmingham American Legion Gorgas Alabama William 8. Pritchard Decatur

Roger Gardner Much Improved

Decatur friends and Birmingham resident Roger Gardner are pleased to report he has greatly improved after a recent illness or setback. His condition has shown notable progress and neighbors hope for continued recovery.

Roger Gardner Gardner Birmingham

Unusual Stage Presence Highlights Local Show

Mrs H R Summers performs Indian Love Call with striking display while young Sarah Moses showcases acrobatic skill. The Follies return to the Princess for Thursday and Friday nights drawing local audiences.

H. R. Summer Sarah Moses

Marian Nixon Endorses Milk Diet For Skin And Figure

Hollywood star Marian Nixon reportedly drinks large amounts of milk daily to maintain her figure and complexion. The milk diet lasts three days with only milk, followed by a balanced normal diet to keep skin clear and skin soft.

Marian Marian Nixon Hollywood Macian

Weight Advice From The Editor On Beauty Figures

The column notes a reader should target about 110 pounds per a chart and eight pounds under. Miss Glad cannot answer by mail but offers pamphlets on The New Figure and Beauty Culture for a self addressed stamped envelope plus ten cents per copy. Additional articles on Care of Hands and Nails and Care of Feet and Legs require two cents and a self addressed stamped envelope.

Glad

Winter Legumes Boost Yields At Auburn Farm

Auburn Alabama Aug 9 Studies by the Auburn experiment station show winter legumes raise corn and cotton yields. Lands planted to legumes averaged 32 bushels of corn per acre versus 7.8 bushels without legumes. Cotton yields also improved in tests.

Auburn Ala Auburn Experiment

Market Price Snapshot for Produce

Readable fragment shows prices for corn at 2 cents per bushel, cucumbers at 3 cents, tomatoes per pound, and grapes per bushel with no full context or dates.

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