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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1933
Page
8
Gov. B. M. Miller issued a proclamation recommending a two weeks vacation for state department employees in Montgomery. Executives had delayed vacations awaiting the order while others had planned only a week off to keep operations running.
Rex the Royal Bengal tiger proved the trainer's most dependable beast fighting only when cornered. Prince the sneakiest lion and Empress II the dangerous tigress dominate tales of escapes, near misses, and a career built on risk and showmanship.
Copyright 1933 Clyde Beatty and Ed Anthony distributed by King Features Syndicate Inc. indicates authorship and syndication rights for the content.
Mrs W W Ridgeway has returned home after an enjoyable visit to friends in Anniston.
William Richard Cooksey Sr. 71 died at home in Athens Tuesday after a two week illness. He lived in East Decatur 18 years and worked for Decatur Cornice and Roofing Co. Survived by son Richard Jr. Services held at Womack's Chapel in Huntsville with Rev. Clarke officiating. Interment in Athens Cemetery.
Miss Charlotte Porter will travel to Woodville Alabama in a few days for a brief visit lasting a few weeks.
Master Billy Roberts returns home on Eighth Avenue after visiting relatives in Louisville Kentucky.
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