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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1932

Page

3

Wheatheart Cereal Hunt Prompts Juvenile Ad Campaign

Camilla Hoyt, daughter of Alexander Hoyt, is summoned to Weeks and Bowman to pitch juvenile advertising ideas for Wheatheart Cereal. The firm seeks a half million dollar campaign to revive sales and rebuild the family corporation amid a looming crisis.

All Life Corporation Hoyt Alexander Hoyt I Alexander Hoyt Reed Amélia Hout Ballyhoo Wheatheart Board of Tors of Wheatheart Cereal Cortion Wheatheart Cereal Corporation Tract Adeline

Lipstick Girl Faces Career Choice in Campaign Meeting

Edna Robb weighs taking a campaign role offered by Weeks and Bowman after a tense conference. She doubts her own ability but resolves to prove herself by submitting samples of ideas, hoping to honor her late father and gain approval. CONTINUED.

Weeks Bowman

Seed for fall gardens planted in Russell County

Seed for fall gardens have been planted throughout Russell county as farmers seek an ample supply of food for winter consumption. County Agent L. Gearson recommends vegetables including beans carrots collards sweet corn onions peas potatoes and tomatoes.

Seale Ala Russell County L. Gearson

Governor's Daughter I5 Bride In Washington Visit

Mrs J. Davis hosted guests including Mrs J K Johnson and children returning from visit to Mr and Mrs G O Sivley in Sheffield. Several families and friends from Decatur Moulton and the Tri-Cities hosted and visited each other with dinners and outings near Birmingham and Washington.

Bills Jack Spratt Washington Jeff Davis J. K. Johnson G. O. Sivley Sheffield Tom Terry Morris Chapel George Parker Tommy Newsom Decatur Weatherwax Moulton C. W. Bass C. B. McBride J. B. Sewell Gus Burt Chas. Grayson Duke Echols Lock Wilma Sué Sheats Benévolént Hospital E. R. Cléménts Andy Elner Mobile Mesdamés Rufus Warren Fred Sheats Luthel Smith C. Emens Lucile Emens Wicle Frank Emens Ben Fennell Teighton Rayburn Neville E. Dupoint Evansville Ind George Roop Lee Sparks Hillsboro D. B. Mooney Daisy Smith

Trinity News Visits and Relatives Travel Roundup

Local notes record visits and trips as residents such as J B Sewell and Herbert Sivey spent a weekend in the Tri Cities. Mrs W E Matthews and Edwin Jr left Akron after ten days with Mr and Mrs Arthur Emens for further Tri Cities visits. Other lines cite Mrs Will Emens and Martha Grayson touring Nashville and Franklin Tennessee and Edward Redding of Louisville visiting his wife and aunt.

J. B. Sewell Herbert Sivey Tri-Cities W. E. Matthews Edwin, Jr Arthur Emens Tri-Cites Akron Ohio Will Emens Martha Grayson Nashville Franklin, Tenn Edward Redding Louisville

Monteagle Visit Of Mr. And Mrs. J. R. Thomas

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Thomas are spending a few days in Monteagle Tennessee. They will attend local events and visit nearby attractions during their stay.

Mrs. J. R. Thomas Monteagle, Tenn

Market Prices For Fresh Produce At Local Stand

Readable list shows current per unit prices for cucumbers tomatoes radishes new potatoes white potatoes carrots yellow squash white squash onions butter beans peaches crowder peas cantaloupes and similar staples. Values include per pound per dozen and per basket figures with cents and dollars.

Crossword Puzzle Clues Hint At Mixed Themed Grid

Readable puzzle clues list across and down with partial entries and garbled hints. The fragment shows several foreign language indicators and partial word fragments, suggesting a themed crossword with sun related terms and navigation of garbled letters.

Is Improving After Illness on Gordon Drive

Mrs. and Mr. B Winton are reported improving by four percent following a recent illness on Gordon Drive.

B. Winton Gordon Drive

River Level Holds Steady At Three Feet This Morning

The Tennessee river remained stationary with a gauge reading of three feet this morning. Local officials cautioned residents near flood-prone areas to remain alert as river conditions show little change.

Tennessee

John Bayard Born 1738 Anniversary

On this day 1738 American patriot John Bayard was born.

John Bayard

Market Report Highlights Hay Prices and Grain Quotations

Receipts in catlote today list Birmingham hay prices for U S No 1 new crop at 12 00 and No 2 at 9 00 to 10 00 with Timothy No 1 15 50 to 16 00 and No 2 15 00. Alfalfa No 1 17 00 to 18 50. Corn and oats quality and prices noted with slight declines and steady poultry egg prices across grades. Cotton spot middling quoted at 6 1/2 cents with 25 point advance.

Catlote Birmingham Johnson U. S Timothy U. S&s Birmingham

Open Season Set By Game Department

The Alabama game and fisheries department announced two months of duck and waterfowl season for fall opening November 16 and closing January 15. Daily bag limits vary by species with limits up to 10 per day for some ducks. No season for wood ducks ruddy ducks or head ducks. Doves bag limit reduced to 18 and no 12 o'clock opening restriction for opening day applies to doves and woodcock.

Montgomery Ala State Department of and Fisheries Ataannil

Weather report records 98 72 for today’s period

The weather bureau reports a maximum of 98 degrees and a minimum of 72 for the 24 hour period ending at seven this morning.

the Weather Bureau Today

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Mr. Bowman Camilla Rose Bates Peter Mr. Bowmah Wheatheart Cereal Company Edna Robb Joretta Cahaba Montevallo Brilliant Manchester Memphis Tenn A. A. Prazier W. R. Turner George Careter, Jr BE. A. Clements Barbara Ann Weatherwax Drew Moseley Washington, D. C Columbus Charlotte White George White Frank EB. Hamilton Trinity News Monteagle Dragoon Guard Supreme Government England Charles Lamb Whirlingtoy ST North Carolina Goodyear Lee and Line Sts Goodyear Speedway Henry .Cuslom la Faye EXIDE Thermic Goidel Second Avenue
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