Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1935

Page

3

Hollywood Test Brings Jo Darien Promising Support

Jo Darien receives confirmation from Drana that her screen test impressed Boleson and studio heads, signaling a potential minor contract. She wrestles with doubt while writing her long overdue letter to Bret and considering a career rise in Hollywood.

Lolita Goodby Bret Paul Lolita Montez Atlas Studio Lake Fragonet Tubby Marsh Babs Placid Beach Hollywood Bret Drana Pablo Vaareanh Jo Darien Crest Lake Dila Saunders Darien Drann Boleson Montez Pep Mr. Boleson Atlas Miss Derien Miss Darien

Chorus of Humorous Dialogues and Moral Tales

A collage of jokes and vignettes about dogs and humans. Bits of dialogue cover a Scotchman’s dog, marital quips, misused language, and parables on health and virtue. The piece reads like a miscellany of humor and fable with characters from everyday life.

Daniel Frohman Turns 84 and Plays Golf Alone

Pleasant N J August 29 Daniel Frohman president of the Actors Fund of America is 84 today. He celebrated with a round of golf alone noting I always play alone I understand my golf no one else does.

N. J Daniel Frohman Actors’ Fund of America

Fragmentary crossword style clues hint at a future star

The page presents a long list of horizontal and vertical crossword clues with numbers and partial phrases. It mentions a young actor gaining screen fame and references to actors Garbo and David Copperfield, along with scattered word definitions and puzzle notes.

Limestone County Home Demonstration Camp Dates Noted

Home Demonstration Club members plan a three day camp August 27 28 and 29 with rest swimming fishing and crafts. Registration by mail telephone or in person is urged and volunteers are assigned to lead activities including an one act play tournament handicraft singing reading and supervision.

Limestone County Club Harry Neal, Jr Wilbur- Hull Alexander Madison Fred Stewart BP Ag Regis

Noise Nuisance List Names Taxis as Public Enemies

New York August 23 report says the league for less noise has issued a list of public nuisances. Taxis lead the ranking of noise nuisances followed by welcome radios and barking dogs.

New York League For Less Noise Walcome

Congress Action Highlights From Senate and House

The report notes Senate moves toward a vote on the Guffey coal bill and the passage of neutrality legislation. It mentions adoption of the TVA amendments conference report, a lobby inquiry into cities, and House action on TVA amendments and multiple Indian bills. The foreign affairs committee holds hearings on neutrality. yesterday's Senate debate covered the Guffey bill.

Senate Guffey Howard Hopson HOUSE

Legislative Summary Updates in Congress Aug 22

Washington reports both houses working on banking railroad and harbor issues Tennessee Valley Authority amendment and AAA bills await presidential action. Tax revision liquor control utilities regulation and prohibition bills are in conference after passage. Several finance and regulatory bills await final approval while others move between chambers.

Washington Senate House Senal

Hair care for children in extreme heat

A brief note urges proper haircutting for children during extreme heat to improve comfort and health, warning that excessive hair can cause overheating and discomfort in hot weather.

Flea menace and pest control claims in ad text

A compressed ad style note warns about fleas and disease carrying insects. It promotes Kill-Ko insecticide claiming strong action against ants mites mosquitoes and other pests with pyrethrum content.

Also Mentioned on This Page

NEA Sec the Red Elsie May Daddy Mother Penney’s Save Money J. C. Penney CO Decatur Ultimate Circus Entertainment Thompson's Ligon Second Ave Moulton Kay Stanmers Copperfield Bengal Spain South Carolina Fay Limestone County Marian Spindle Kirby Second Avenue Congress The Associated Today Roosevelt Barber Shop Rige Manufacturing Co Nashville Teset Goodyear Pathfinder Larveets Dana Goodyear Speedway Forde Goodfyear Service LEE Street Ofa Gree Wilgg Jewerk Ares Dallas Ride As Ara Oe Yi Vane
Search Courier

Search the Decatur Daily Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Decatur Daily?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication