Agreement seals diary in custody case ending theater feud
Mary Astor and Dr. Franklyn Thorpe move toward a court approved settlement sealing her diary and awarding partial custody of their daughter Marylyn. The agreement aims to impound the diary and limit its use in future litigation while signaling possible ongoing sensational disclosures.
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Los Angeles
Mary Astor
Colony Life
Miss Astor
Franklyn Thorpe
Schofield
Lillian Lawton Miles
Miss Aw
Marylyn Thorpe
Dr. Thorpe
Good
Many Never Suspect Cause of Backaches
Sufferers learn nagging backache may stem from tired kidneys. The ad claims daily urine output under 3 pints signals buildup of waste in 15 miles of kidney tubes and promotes flushing. It urges use of Doan's Pills, marketed for over 40 years, as relief.
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Dean
Doan
Astor diary mystery lingers as trial ends in rebuke
In a court session, Attorney comments reveal time splits for baby custody based on school terms and holidays. The diary of Miss Astor remains sealed, with Dr. Thorpe possessing it since last year. George Kaufman’s absence triggers a bench warrant and possible jail sentence.
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Win J. Knight
Miss Astor
Anderson
Dr. Thorpe
Astor
George S. Kaufman
Knight
Kaufman
Sheriff Byars Cleared 113 Stills Under Term in Lawrence County
Geo D Byars sheriff of Lawrence County has destroyed 113 stills during his tenure, captured several prisoners, poured out hundreds of gallons of whiskey, and made numerous arrests since his appointment.
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Moulton
Ala
Geo. D. Byars
Lawrence County
Community activities fill Hartselle calendar with gatherings
Epworth League party at the Methodist church leads games and refreshments with Eleanor Wilson among organizers. The Tuesday Bridge Club hosts guests and prizes, while several church circles meet for study and fellowship. Local residents share visits, travels, and church events across Hartselle communities.
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Epworth League
Methodist Church
Eleanor Wilson
Freda Kyle
Crystabel Burleson
Imogene Murphy
Sarah Ann Bennett
Mary Virginia Martin
Mattie Pearl Wilson
Tara Whitten
Bernice Eason
Ethel Mac Orr
Mildred Chitwood
Jessie Nell Lee
Martha Witt Burleson
J. H. Chitwood
Frank Smith
Arthur Holder
C. I. Lee
Josephine Puckett
John Lile
F. A. Bennett
League
Barcliff Lawn
Black Brothers’ Orchestra
Speake Community Sees School Rebuild After Fire
Speake residents cleanup debris from a burned school and plan a nine room brick and tile building on the same foundation soon. The community notes heavy rain, local visits, and family travels with several residents visiting Decatur Hartselle and Scottsboro.
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John R. Stephenson
Ed Stephenson
Austinville
Franklin McCagren
Courtland
Daford Maples
Mr. Way
Falkville
Chas. Speake
James Gilbert
John Lee
Chas
Flint
Luther Hampton
Stephenson
Hartselle
Decatur
Luke Hill
Floyd Watterson
General Garrison
John Elrod
Limestone County
Lewell Long
Louise
Townsend to be Speaker at Coughlin Union Meet
Controversy over Townsend address within Rev. Charles Coughlin's National Union for Social Justice ends with an announcement that Townsend will speak to delegates Saturday after the convention's close at Royal Oak Michigan. Union marshal Walter D. Davis opposed Townsend’s appearance, arguing the event should avoid political forums.
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Cleveland
Charlee BE. Coughlin
National Union For Social Justice
Francis BE. Townsend
Coughlin
Townsend
Royal Oaks
Mich
Rance
Old Age Pension Movement
Walter D. Davis
Dr. Townsend
Father Coughlin
Davis
Townsends
National Union
Judas Iscariot
Gomer Smith
Smith
Oklahoma
Alleged burglar captured by posse in Mississippi
A posse wounded and captured a man identified as Samuel Williams 23 of Montgomery Alabama alleged to have terrorized homeowners and bludgeoned a white woman. He and an associate known as Lawson reportedly conducted multiple robberies. Mrs Fanniegbridge was struck with a blackjack but not fatally. Williams was wounded four times and jailed in Jackson County.
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Pascagoula
Miss
Samuel Williams
Montgomery
Ala
Lawson
Fanniegbridge
Jackson County
Notable Hillsboro and Moulton Families Highlighted
A list of residents includes Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Mc Whorter, Dr. and Mrs. R. P. Irwin, Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Carraway, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith and their daughter Sue of Hillsboro, and Mrs. Goodwyn of Moulton.
Gentry Announces Candidacy for Moulton Mayor
L W Gentry cashier at The Citizens Bank of Moulton announces his bid for mayor of Moulton Alabama. He is a former mayor who is widely known in the county and supports city development and prosperity under his leadership.
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Moulton
Ala
L. W. Gentry
Citizens Bank of
Mission Workers Told to Leave Nanking War-Torn Region
American missionaries were told by the U S embassy to evacuate eastern Kansan province as communist forces from Sikang region advance. Mission officials were instructed to travel by goatskin rafts down the Yellow River due to highway bandit danger. Communists push north toward Szechwan to join other Red forces.
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Nanking
United States
Kansas Province
Sikangere
Yellow River
Szechwan
Bank of Moulton director party at Judy home
L. Judy cashier of the Bank of Moulton entertained Tuesday night with a barbecue chicken supper and party after wards at his home in Moulton. Directors their wives and bank employees attended. Present were Mr and Mrs N E Delashaw Mr and Mrs R M Byars and Mr and Mrs Willie.
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Moulton
L. Judy
Bank of Moulton
N. E. Delashaw
R. M. Byars
Willie
Candidates for Mayor of Decatur Named in Notices
The Daily announces candidacies for Mayor of Decatur by James A. Nelson R. N. Harris and J. D. Cloud. Paid political notices urge support and votes for each candidate in Decatur Alabama.
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James A. Nelson
Decatur
Harrison Announces Candidacy for Decatur Alderman
The notice proclaims T. R. Harrison of Decatur as a candidate for alderman. Paid political advertising authorized by T. R. Harrison.
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T. R
Tom) Harrison
City of
Decatur
T. R. Harrison
George Royer Announces Candidacy for Decatur Council
Decatur residents are urged to support George W. Royer in his campaign for the city council. The paid political notice invites votes and influence in Decatur as Royer seeks election to public office.
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Birmingham
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Clanton
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Scottsboro
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Lindsey Oden
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Mount Hope
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Bahaerry la
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New York
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Gadsden
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Speake Community
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Athens, Ala
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Universal
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Leahees
Decatur, Ala
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