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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1933
Page
4
Miss Marjorie Ann Street of Decatur and John P. Morrow merchant of Cordova Alabama were wed this morning in a ceremony conducted by H L Kirby at his studio. The couple plan to reside in Cordova.
Miss Ruth Morrison returns from Birmingham visit. Mrs. Taylor Ray improves at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta. Decatur friends cheer her recovery. Sam Stephenson and son Sammy Jr visit Cordova then stay at home. Louis Nebrig injured at Decatur Iron and Steel Works and resting at Benevolent Hospital after surgery. Numerous residents attend the Century of Progress in Chicago. Various guests and trips describe connections with Nashville, Chicago, Memphis, Huntsville, and Birmingham including family visits and movements to and from worlds fairs.
The piece previews satin wear for fall highlighting Irene Bentley in a black satin afternoon suit with a white bodice and imagined white satin jacket. It notes social gatherings with high score prizes among club members at several events and mentions multiple hostesses and guests.
Mrs J M Hatfield entertained the Athens Garden Club and guests from nearby towns at her country home south of Athens. Visitors swam at Hatfield Lake and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon together.
Rev. 8 H Roberts acting pastor will speak tonight on What To Do With Our Burdens. Public invited to attend.
Al Jolson returns to cinema in Hallelujah, I m a Bum at Princess Theatre supported by a notable cast. The film uses musical dialogue and graphic music blending songs with story set in modern New York with Madge Evans and Frank Morgan leading. Filmed largely outdoors around the Riviera Country Club area.
A memorial singing is scheduled for August 20 at Herrin six miles west of Falkville. A cordial invitation has been extended to all singers to attend.
Learn to sew a three piece jumper outfit with interchangeable blouses and a detailed over blouse. Pattern 2565 available in sizes 14 through 40 requires specific yardage for 54 and 36 inch fabrics. Includes illustrated steps, patterns and pattern book catalog details from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.
The chronicle of Ernest Tiger Kelly, once a Tennessee college star on the wrestling mats, turning pro and facing Australian rival Jim Hesslyn tonight at Martin arena. Vic Webber and Eddie Baker open the card under the American Legion auspices.
Alabama tax chief weighs which Tallapoosa river median should set dam tax allocations. Supreme Court interpretation, water levels, and which stream near Tallassee Dam is main are debated amid Elmore and Tallapoosa county concerns.
A 1933 United Feature Syndicate digest reviews U S-FDR trade stance toward Russia and the Soviet oil issue. It notes officials debate recognition and the risk of losing Russian trade to Europe while detailing light anecdotes from the Roosevelt era diplomatic scene.
Business activity continues under the ICU plan as agencies like the NRA RFC NAB TVA and AAA aid merchants. A New York writer notes 10 cent speakeasies in Greenwich Village and hints at origins of Brother Can You Spare a Dime. Unrest grows among striking dairymen in upstate New York as miners may be moved to farms to improve conditions. Wisconsin’s Red Sox nicknamed team slept in the streets while the ballpark was still hosting games. cows also show discontent noted in reports.
The revival at Moulton Heights Baptist Church draws strong attendance. Services continue tonight at 7 45 with Wallace and Willoughby quartettes providing special music. The meeting will close Wednesday night unless further announcements are made.
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