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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1934

Page

7

Execution of Avie Antonio at Bing Sing Prison

Avie Antonio, mother of three, was executed in the electric chair at Bing Sing Prison after a 10:13 p.m. session. Witnesses described the procedure as priests and matrons present, Antonio praying as the current administered, and doctors confirming death at 10:17 p.m. The paper notes subsequent executions of Farrac and Saetta in the same night.

Bommeeng N Avie Antonio Bing Sing Antonio Robert Miliott Farrac Saetta

Barbara Stanwyck Stars in Autumn Bridal Fashion

Autumn 1934 bridal style highlights Barbara Stanwyck Hollywood glamour. The article notes a satin bridal frock with a jeweled brooch, high neckline, long slightly puffed sleeves, voluminous veil, circlet, and a satin muff trimmed with ermine tails.

Barbara Stanwyck Hollywood Barbara

Three Defendants Executed After Delays In Albany

In a Hamilton era case a woman faced electrocution that was delayed after the first current failed to kill Parragi in the chair. After a second electric shock, the execution proceeded. Governor Lehman stated he found each defendant guilty after careful review of records and proceedings.

Parragi

Armories Yield Underworld Guns and Lone Scout Message

The article reports a national roundup of stolen firearms from 29 states since January 1 1968 including 1087 machine guns and 28110 rounds of ammunition. It notes federal laws and federal and War Department cooperation to curb firearms channels while reflecting on Lone Scout ideals and regional rally in Booneville Mississippi.

Washington National Guard Armories William Stanley U. S. Department of Justice U.S. War Department Stanley Justice Department Rek War Department Manley National Guard Lone Scouts Boy Scouts of America Boy Scouts Booneville Miss

Famous Bridge Teacher Explains Duplicate Scoring Differences

The article discusses how bidding and scoring differ between money bridge and duplicate bridge, with hands from a recent duplicate match illustrating varying results on the same bids. It notes strategic play by declarers and South, and how the same opening lead produced a range of outcomes from 8 to 6 no trump.

East Brady

Regular Meeting Of American Legion Post Held At Martin Arena

The American Legion post held its regular meeting last night in Martin arena with Post Commander Leroy McEntire presiding. Plans for the year were discussed and reports were given on the state convention recently held in Birmingham.

American Legion Martin Arena Leroy McEntire Birmingham

Pattern 1040 Shirt Maker Frock For Home Sewing

Pattern 1040 offers a chic home sewing frock with trimmed sleeves a tabbed front and an inverted pleat for ease of movement. It promises a simple, well-thought-out design suitable for sizes 10 to 18 and requires about 3 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 12.

Hairdressers Collect in Alabama for Picnic and Meeting

Hairdressers from Ouliman Mart sellé Athens Huntsville Moulton and Decatur meet Monday evening at Moye's shop at 7 for a picnic then hold a business session at the Lyons Motel at 8. Visitors from Birmingham expected.

Ouliman Martsellé Athens Huntsville Moulton Decatur Moye Lyons Birmingham

A. M. Richards Improves at Home After Illness

A. M. Richards, who had been ill for two weeks, shows continued improvement while resting at his residence 343 Sherman Street according to family notice.

A. M. Richards Sherman Street

Community Sing To Be Resumed At Church Of God

Cowell Rogers revival will be resumed next Thursday evening at the Church of God on Sixth avenue. Vaughn quartette of Lawrenceburg Tennessee leads a large lineup of out of town signers anticipated for the event.

Church of God Sixth Avenue Vaughn Quartette Lawrenceburg Tehn

Mrs. L. K. Proctor Visits Brother EB Kennedy

Mrs. L. K. Proctor of Atlanta is visiting her brother EB. W. Kennedy here.

Mrs. L. K. Proctor Atlanta Brother EB. W. Kennedy

Florence-Killen road project cut to save costs

State highway department and U S bureau of roads trimmed the project after the low bid exceeded 90 000. Officials decided to cancel the Florence-Killen road work in full rather than reduce it. Hardaway Contracting Company of Columbus Ga was the low bidder for the revised contract, with delays noted as surveys and right of way clearing were considered.

State Highway Department U. S. Bureau of Roads Odfclals Florence-Killen The Highway Department Eh Aston Com- Hardaway Contracting Pany Columbus

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