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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1935
Page
5
The Women's Bible Class of Westminister Presbyterian will meet Tuesday at 4 pm at Mrs. Harry Wyatt's home for the monthly business and social gathering. The City Mission Board plans a 9:30 am meeting at 03 Oak Street with reports on donations.
A long list of Nash area residents and relatives travel for funerals and visits. Names include Mrs Chenault, J. W. Weese, H. R. Weese, Mrs Collins, Earl Thomas, Mrs Morton, Dr. Thorne, Mrs Wolcott, and many others. Locations referenced include Birmingham Knoxville Detroit Muscle Shoals and Leavenworth.
Steel production in New York climbs to 48.1 percent of capacity in the current week, up from 46 percent last week and 39.9 percent a month earlier. The year ago level stood at 223 percent of capacity, reflecting changes in utilization across the industry.
An article contrasts ancient Brahmins brushing with frayed sticks to modern tooth care. It emphasizes correct technique: start with outer surfaces using a longitudinal stroke, then inner surfaces, biting surfaces, and finally gums, with a gentle circular motion to reach fissures and kill bacteria.
W. T. Preuit was honored on his eighty third birthday with a surprise dinner at home. Attendees included Mina Mabie of Indianapolis and family members from Danville Route 4, alongside Mr. and Mrs. Preuit and Barbera Ann, plus friends such as Mr. Barrett and Mrs. John Stak Terry of Moulton Alabama. The party featured watermelon, cake with eighty three candles, and vanilla ice cream.
Frank Boykin of Mobile Alabama arrives on Capitol Hill to take his seat as representative for the First Alabama District. He says he will work to secure benefits for his district and aims to advance a bill extending construction action dates for a bridge to Dauphin Island. He succeeds John McDuffie who resigned to join the Federal bench after 16 years in the post.
The match saw Matman defeat Gavoldi after a rough exchange at ringside where a woman mayor received a chairing blow. Moments later Sevoldi failed a tying tackle, fell through the ropes onto the mayor’s lap. Matman won Sokolis in 41 minutes.
Three people were injured when a barbecue stand toppled during a heavy wind and rain storm near Huntsville Ale on August 12. Bam Brocato and his in law were inside the two story structure which collapsed. Other motorists reported no major damage in the area.
Gaston De Prida, described as a soldier of fortune from the Richard Harding Davis era, has sent a cable to Emperor Haile Selassie of Addis Ababa offering his services.
Mrs. Paul Daffy Dean waits for the stork with hopes it brings a star right handed pitcher like her husband. Sister says the birth is scheduled for February. Dorothy Sandusky, Miss Russellville Africa, beauty queen before marriage, is named as the wife.
A bank holdup in Boston involved one robber who lied about his briefcase while two accomplices fled the scene. Investigators say the incident disrupted business and prompted a search for the suspects.
In conversation with George, Gracie mentions seeking a baby boy or girl for adoption during a broadcast on The Twentieth Century. Sandra Burns notes they found no suitable matches at that time.
Madam Elsie May the palmist has returned for a short stay. She will be located 3 miles from the city limits of Decatur Alabama on Harteelie Pike, offering readings during the visit.
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