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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1934

Page

10

Trucking Official Holds Meet Here In Decatur

J O Hamby secretary of the Alabama state code authority for the Alabama Trucking Association to visit Decatur Tuesday morning to register trucking operators under the code of fair competition. Meeting at the courthouse at 10 00 penalties of 500 per day for failure to register. Hamby aims to extend opportunity to those who have not yet registered.

J. O. Hamby Alabama Alabamia” Trucking” Association Decatur Hamby Ham- Feet Uises

Contract B Bridge Lesson From Rev Shepard

A bridge hand played with partner George Reith illustrates cautious bidding and precise play. The narrator walks through ruffing high, managing trump entries, and avoiding unnecessary double finesses while emphasizing four key play points.

West Hearts East Duromy South North

Florida visitors stay with relatives for a few weeks

Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Lowery and their daughter from West Palm Beach Florida arrived Sunday to visit relatives here for a few weeks.

O. F. Lowery West Palm Beach, Fla

Reunion Enjoyed Near Danville

A large gathering of friends and relatives was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Johnson Jr on Danville route 4 for a reunion. A bounteous dinner was served to numerous Johnsons and their kin including Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Johnson Sr Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Johnson Jr and family G L Kitchens and extended families.

Jesse Johnson Danville Isaac Johnson, Jr G. L. Kitchens Lawrence Kelso Mat Wallace Margaret Chenault Lula Johnson F. M. Speake

Dr. Smith to Return and Resume Pulpit on September 9

Dr. James Allen Smith pastor of Central Baptist church is expected to return home the latter part of next week to fill his pulpit on September 9. He has been conducting revivals at Aliceville and Columbiana and planned to spend a week at his old home in Dothan before resuming duties.

James Allen Smith Central Baptist Church Smith Aliceville Columbiana Dothan

Florida Visitor Mrs J B Moyer In Melturn Visit

Florida resident Mrs J B Moyer formerly of Decatur is visiting relatives and friends in the area, staying with local acquaintances and enjoying the reunion.

J B. Moyer Decatur Melturn, Fla

Hollywood Gossip and Show Biz Notes from 1934

Hollywood anecdotes cover Bing Crosby appendix concerns and studio talks. June Brewster shames a party guest with a lipstick line. Jackie Coogan and Toby Wing feud over a miniature auto project. Cameraman salaries rise, careers span 25 years on average, stars fare poorly. A veteran writer-actor exits a hotel with a witty line.

Hollywood June Brewster June

Malibuites and guards stir neighborhood alarm

The piece notes upset in Malibuite neighborhoods over four husky guards and two dogs at a beach residence used as protection against gangsters. It mentions local guard presence at the Barber property and references to nearby tensions and security measures.

California Lyle Talbot the Grove Peggy Watters Joe Penner Gene Austin Marlene Dietrich Josef von Sternberg Edward Sedgewick Brown New York Mack Gordon Harry Revell el Rey Brian Aherne John Barrymore Noel Coward

Lewis Stone Known for Style Says He Never Hires a Valet

The screen star Lewis Stone, famed for his fashion sense, reveals he has never used a valet. He prefers handling wardrobe himself and keeps routines simple, despite public curiosity about his grooming.

Lewis Stone

Cotton Pool Members May Sell Or Claim 2 Cent Loan Benefit

Oscar Johnston, pool manager, outlined that 1933 cotton producers holding pool certificates may receive the 12 cent loan plan announced by the President or tender certificates for sale. The plan would add a two cent per pound advance, with deductions covering pool expenses and distributing the remainder to members who authorize action. Approximately 1,950,000 bales are held by about 450,000 producers, with potential sale or loan proceed depending on member choice.

Oscar Johnston Ipalbhananan- Bey Commodity Credit Corporation Ber

Relief sugar and fruit jars for district one families

Park will distribute food and relief sugar and fruit jars Tuesday morning. Distribution at Fourth Avenue south serves white and Negro relief recipients. rural relief rolls in all districts may also pick up jars at the same location.

Fourth Avenue

Sterchi's reports record August merchandise sale

Sterchi's livery trucks delivered merchandise to buyers in August in the store's most successful sale in years. The event drew strong customer response and highlighted the dealer's peak performance in recent history.

Sterchi

Helen Joyce Hill Dies at 13 Months

Helen Joyce Hill aged 13 months died this morning at six o'clock at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Otto Hill on Danville Route 2 Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock at Johnston's chapel by Rev L W Brooks Interment will be made there Priest directing

Helen Joyce Hill Otto Hill Danville Johnston's Chapel L. W. Brooks

Miss Emmie Polhill Accepts Revenue Office Post

Miss Emmie Frances Polhill has taken a position in the internal revenue department office in Birmingham.

Emmie Frances Polhill Internal Revenue Department Birmingham

Relief body to cash certificates for relief cotton use

The pool members will cash their certificates now to move the quantity into consumption without entering the open market and without hedging. The cotton acquired by the relief corporation will be used solely for relief purposes and will not be sold through commercial channels.

Relief Corporation

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