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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1934

Page

3

Margot Stribling Faces Crisis After Father's Death

In the wake of Harvey Stribling's suicide over stock losses, Margot contends with family ruin and an engagement to Bruno. Amy aids, Bruno sends a heartfelt Italian letter, and Margot prepares for a future amid the Stribling clan's financial collapse and a pending funeral.

Whitney Ponteney Gil Martel Harvey Stribling Margot Bruno Stribling Father Mother Amy Rosovsky Becauss Mr. Fernald Amy Pop Dad Mnése New York Mrs. Stribling Helen

Crossword Puzzle Fragment With Clues and Scribbles

Puzzle text lists numerous clues with numbers and odd symbols, plus stray letters and garbled endings. Readable clues reference weights colors tools rowing etc while many entries are incomplete or corrupted. The page shows a mixed puzzle with cross references and illegible trailing characters.

Carlton Held On Burglary Charge

Carlton is held on burglary charges after breaking into offices of Dr H D Greer state highway department Dunn Construction Co and Dr J C Bragg. Officer Brazelton said Carlton was also wanted on two Huntsville burglary counts. Loot included drafting instruments handbag nurses aprons alarm clock shoes and a mirror. a handbag and coat tied to Huntsville residents were found when transfers occurred.

Decatur Carlton Huntsville

Return to Nashville After Florida Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert Shackleford and Mr and Mrs Oliver Dean with their son Bobbie of Nashville have left Florida after a brief visit to Mr and Mrs 8 R Garrison on Joe Wheeler highway and returned home Friday.

Robert Shackleford Oliver Dean Bobbie Nashville Florida 8. R. Garrison Joe Wheeler

Billie Barker Spends Days with Grandparents in Rogersville

VISM ROGERSVILLE Billie Barker is visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs W H Whitehead in Rogersville.

Vism Rogersville Billie Barker Mrs. W. H. Whitehead

Fruit Jars and Pork Distributed Today

Relief officials report fruit jars and pork are being distributed to relief rolls in districts two three and four today. Those missing allotments in district one Tuesday and Wednesday will receive pork today. About 3 500 pounds of pork had already been given in the Decatur area this week leaving 9 002 pounds for distribution in other districts.

Relief Department Decatur

Temperature Update Reflects Cooler 24 Hours

A brief weather note reports a maximum of 92 degrees and a minimum around 75 degrees over the last day. The region experienced somewhat cooler conditions with a noted decrease in heat.

Regis

Trace of Rain Reported by Weather Observer

The weather observer logged a trace of rain in the past 24 hours. No significant precipitation noted and no major weather events reported.

Local Market Prices For Produce And Eggs

A listing of fresh produce and staples with per unit prices including eggs mixed in cases 12 to 13 cents, butter per pound, sweet potatoes by the pound, and numerous vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, beets, turnip greens, spinach, green beans, peas, cabbage, corn, cucumbers, grapes and peaches priced by the dozen, bushel, or per pound.

Thurmas Phree Hosts Large Barbecue at Murphree Farm

More than 250 people attended a yearly barbecue at the Murphree farm near Decatur. The event showcases the farm’s efficiency with 100 acres planted in cotton and an implied high yield of about 510 pounds per acre, one of the country’s top productions per acre according to cultural officers.

Thurmasphree Decatur United Phree

Missionary Louise Robinson Home Visit in Hartselle

Miss Louise Robinson, who recently returned from her missionary duties in China, is visiting relatives in Hartselle. Local friends plan gatherings to hear her reports and share experiences from her service.

Louise Robinson China Hartselle

River gauge reports four feet on Tennessee River

A Tennessee river gauge reading shows the river at four feet, with stationary levels noted at River Station. No flooding reported, and authorities monitor downstream impact and dam releases. Families near low-lying areas advised to stay alert for changes.

Tennessee

Visitation Ends as Katherine Markham Returns Home

Miss Katherine Markham has returned to her home in Fa Tennessee after visiting relatives.

Katherine Markham Fa: Tenn Rela

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