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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1934
Page
7
In a film studio a weary man chews a pencil while an efficiency expert observes. After two hours, the observer grows frustrated and questions the worker about his distracting habit and methodical actions.
A collection of humorous vignettes from a rural community touching on marriage, thrift, social norms, and local life. Jokes explore efficiency talk, town pride, manners, and everyday misunderstandings with a folksy tone and plainspoken observations.
Miss da Bell Timberlake plans to depart early next week for Taylorsville MW to take a teaching position. The move follows her recent career steps and reflects a change in her educational work.
Funeral services for William L. Hall 67 who died of a heart attack Wednesday night will be held this afternoon at 2 30 at his home 426 Grant street with Rev R T Liston officiating Interment will follow in Courtland Active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are listed Hall was a former Courtland resident and member of the First Presbyterian Church His death occurred at his home at 830 p m Wednesday night
Cal Aldridge, a well known local resident, declares pride in living in North Alabama after returning from a drought ridden mid west visit. The report notes the high school and the approaching events in the area.
This article describes pattern 1008 a frock with a deep front point sliming the figure and a back waist ending point. It suggests silk or wool fabrics and lists sizes from 16 to 44 with yardage estimates and optional contrasting panel. Orders go to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York City with 5 cents in stamps and clear size details.
Multiple civil service announcements listed with openings in the Bureau of Agricultural Economics and Bureau of Plant Industry. Positions include Junior Technologist Milling and Baking Investigations, Press Assistant at the Government Printing Office, Junior Biologist Injurious Mammals, Senior Biological Aide, and Assistant Leader with varying salaries and qualifications. Closing dates September 4 and 20, 1934.
Moyt Grizzard, a Thursday business caller, visited Decatur and resides on Somerville Route 1.
Paris notes fall and winter headpieces. Faille and velvet hats in military braid style. Louise Latimer wears a navy blue chapeau with tailored silk suit and fox scarf, a standout from the season’s designs.
The Columbia melodrama Voice in the Night starring Tim McCoy debuts at the Capitol theatre, filmed with flood footage from a California disaster. Studio officials sent the entire cast crew and director to record the catastrophe and scene sequences as 20 inches of rain fell in 24 hours, shaping the film’s dramatic scope.
Eubanks of Hartselle route 3 section was among those visiting Decatur Thursday, details indicate a routine local visit by a resident from the area.
Relief department officials announce six hundred relief checks totaling about $2000 will be distributed to families on relief rolls in district one on Saturday along Fourth avenue south. The distribution will serve both white and Black residents with fruit jars seed and other goods.
Milam M. McAbee, resident of the Martecile route 2, is cataloged as a business visitor in local records. No further details provided in the readable text.
Clem B Collins of Somerville was a brief visitor in Desa Tur on Thursday.
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