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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1941

Page

3

May Start Mary Martin Began in Leave It to Me

Mary Martin began her career in the Broadway smash Leave It to Me where she performed a revealing specialty dance at the show’s climax. She wore a daring costume during the finale sequence.

Mary Martin Hollywood Mary Jack Benny Fred Allen

Mary Martin Tops In Kiss The Boys Goodbye at Princess

The week kicks off with Mary Martin in Kiss The Boys Goodbye at the Princess Theatre featuring a revealing dance number to My Start. Also on the bill are Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart in The Shop Around The Corner and Joan Crawford in A Woman's Face along with other film attractions at nearby venues.

Mary Margaret Sullavan James Stewart Joan Crawford Roxy America Baby Sandy Sandy Jack Benney Fred Allen Mary Martin

Coaching Clinic Ends Saturday

Final sessions in the University of Alabama ninth annual coaching clinic were planned today. The clinic opened Wednesday and is led by Frank Thomas Hank Crisp Harold Red Drew Bill Raney of Alabama with Wallace Butts of Georgia. More than 100 high school and junior college coaches attend.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama Frank Thomas Henry G Hank” Crisp Harold “Red” Drew Bill Raney Alabama Wallace Butts University of Georgia

Alabama Receives One Million Rural Housing Funds

Alabama has been allocated 1 million dollars for rural housing projects. Lee F. Johnson of the U S Housing Authority notified Governor Frank Dixon that funds are not earmarked until county housing authorities are organized, with Macon Wilcox Pickens and Dallas counties already forming authorities. Johnson urged regional grouping for administration efficiency.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Lee F. Johnson United States Housing Authority Johnson Frank M. Dixon Macon Wilcox Pickens Dallas Johnston

Boy survives fall but breaks leg in second limb

Nelson Adam, 14, fell 35 feet from a tree in Oakland on August 23. He escaped injury on landing but a second limb broke his leg as he began to walk away.

Oakland Calif Nelson Adam

Want Ads Highlight Economical Turnover for Buyers and Sellers

Buyers and sellers know that the most economical turnover can be achieved through Want Ads as a practical, efficient marketplace tool. The notice underscores the value of classified ads for small trades, services, and items in demand.

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