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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1935

Page

3

Jo Darien Seeks Fare to Crestmont Amid Hollywood Peril

Jo Darien faces financial crisis after losing her job and a looming flight to Crestmont. She seeks urgent help from Boleson at Atlas Studios, borrowing $50 to reach the airport while dodging Edna Fragonet’s vendetta and contemplating a risky move to escape Hollywood.

Masie Hollywood Edna Fragonet Lolita Montez Lolita Fragonet Loma Lolite Misa Montes Mies Montes Maste Sally Crest Lake Jim Boleson Peter Fragonet Bret Paul Atlas Studio Atlas Lot

Farm Property for Sale Near Harteelle with Buildings

FOR SALE 20 acres located four miles east of Harteelle and a half mile south of George R Newton's store. One dwelling barn and well with 4 acres pasture and 23 acres cultivated. Price 9900 terms. Thomas Bird Harteelle R 3 A-20 aes WA-oe Kyle. FOR RENT 1086 four horse crop land to rent. FOR SALE Jersey cow with heifer calf three years old calf three months old good flesh. Bargain 26 dollars. W G Pexstenny Hartetilote 3 A-13

Harteelle George R. Newton Thomas Bird Harteelle R Jersey W. G. Pexstenny Hartetilote

Notice of Application for Pardon in Morgan County

An application for the pardon of Jack Blackwell from Morgan County will be made to the Governor of Alabama. Josie Blackwell is named in the notice.

Jack Blackwell Morgan County Alabama Josie Blackwel

Notice of Set Aside Judgment in Morgan County Circuit Court

Appeal to Governor of Alabama for setting aside judgment No. 2178% against Claude B Barnes for forfeiture on bond for Tom Chisam in Morgan County Circuit Court March Term 1936. Amount $564.10. August 27 September 3.

State of Alabama Claude B. Barnes Tom Chisam Morgan Coun- Circuit Court Claude BE. Barnes

Motorist Killed as Train Strikes Car in Selmer

A southbound Mobile and Ohio train struck a car yesterday in Selmer Tennessee, killing the motorist and demolishing the vehicle. A small memo found on the victim pocket identified him as James Lawrence of Tuscumbia Alabama.

Selmer Tenn Mobile and Ohio James Lawrence Tuscumbia Ala

Hughes resigns as Cairo chamber secretary after decade

J M Hughes tendered his resignation as secretary of the Cairo chamber of commerce after ten years. He said he would accept a secretary manager post at the chamber in Dothan Alabama, following a board of directors meeting last night.

Cairo J. M. Hughes Chamber of Commerce Hughes Dothan Ala

Hangman Alois Fuersi Hangs Self in Jail Cell

Vienna reports Alois Fuersi a former hangman who carried out death sentences for the government hanged himself in a jail cell. He had been confined since his arrest for killing his two children.

Vienna Alois Fuersi

Newfoundland weekend storm claims eight lives

In St John s Newfoundland the weekend storm raised the death toll to eight. Reports say a small schooner ran ashore at Hazel Cove where a father and son were found dead in its cabin.

ST. John's N. F Newfoundland St. John’s Hazel Cove

Truck topples wall killing three children at school

A truck toppled a brick wall in a London school playground on the first day of term, killing three children and injuring at least eight others. The incident occurred as students returned after the summer vacation.

London W. Hudson Coxey James Flanagan 8. Moody Canadian Oklo Alabama Flanagan John David Flanagan Richard Durham Claude Flanagan Bettie Cox Joe Ezell Sarah Varnell H. Moody Orlando George Allen Will John Cox Grady Williams W. A. Flanagan Lorna Hudson J. R. McBlyen T. Y. Wallace Mose Weir W. M. Clanton Wiley

Puzzle Loots and Lexicon Scraps From a Vintage Page

A fragmented OCR puzzle shows a mix of clues and answers ranging from political hints to everyday terms. The page lists numbers with hints like rulers, occupations, objects, and linguistic notes, all jumbled in a vertical and horizontal display.

WPA projects approved for Limestone county sidelined

Hobbs and two sons and Charles Hobbs are named in three WPA projects for Limestone County. Projects include school improvements, paving part of Brown's Ferry road, and grading several miles on Mont road. The work is set to begin soon with funding just over the slated amount.

Hobbs Charles Hobbs

First Session Passes Broad Labor and Economic Reforms

The 14th Congress completes its first session with major measures on railroads utilities shipping aviation and labor. Provisions create a national pension and unemployment framework funded by employer and worker taxes, authorize wage and hour rules, and approve a large jobs program backed by 4.5 billion dollars to spur capital goods and employment for millions. The AAA mortgage moratorium and new farm powers aim to stabilize agriculture and crop policy.

Fet National Labor Board Agriculture

Four Square Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Mendereon Home

Hartselle news notes the Four Square Bridge Club gathering hosted by Mrs J V Mendereon at a local residence. Members attend with three guests from Phoenix City Alabama and other visitors join for the afternoon game. High score prize goes to Mrs J R Stone, a pair of hose.

H. C. McGee Chas. K. Duncan Duncan Tuscaloosa Katherine Bickerton Joe Mahathey Birmingham Lynn Kennemer Hartselle Hollie Carter Walter Wortarnian New York Washington C. C. Boutwell Sterchi Bros Ila Manchester General Electric Organization TVA Sam M. Bowen Company Odelle Stewart 4-Square Bridge Club Four Square Bridge Club J. V. Mendereon Oler Langley Phoenix City Ala Kot Mowell J. R. Stone

Danes Host Informal Dance for Davis Burleson Cousin

A Saturday informal dance for Katherine Burleson entertained by Danes in Petersburg, Fila. On the lawn twenty five guests gathered for dancing with refreshments served at intermission.

Katherine Burleson Davis A. Petersburg Fila

Local travels and visitors reach Decatur area

After a week's vacation the Huies return while Mrs. Huie stays another week with friends. Aleson of Decatur visits Center ville to see W. L. Pratt. Mrs. H. B. Barrett rests after operation. Prof Roy Gideon and Mrs Gideon visit from Odenville to see Miss Mae Hogan in Nash.

George Phillips Atlanta Moulton Huie Ge A Ageleson Decatur Centerville W. L. Pratt H. B. Barrett Roy Gideon Odenville Mae: Hogan Nash

Aged Woman Dies at Langdale Home

An elderly woman died at her Langdale residence after a two week illness. Survivors include daughter J. M. McCampbell of Alea. Funeral services were held at the home, with burial in Stroud, Alabama.

Athens J. M. Cannon Janell Long Adz Jones Luke Lentz Florence G. W. Chittam Langdale J. M. McCampbell Alea Stroud Ala

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Joe JO Darien Es End Crestmont Mr. Boleson Miss Darien Earl Glenn Thompson Central Farmers Exchange Kyle Ee Hartselle Paul C. Davis Farmers Gin Co Emotore Way Robert O. Spiegel Falkville A-13 Principality Ite Anewer Fairmount Ella Morgan Thomas. Morgan Arthur Clifford Marvin Sallie Corum Anderson Cora Campbell Trinity Hurricane Church Ladies of the Cross Keys Home Demonstration Club Edward Dawson Hobbs Ethel Bland DE Dawg AH Gould Willi We7ry Penney’s CO Over Posey D. L. Rosenau Roan Fred Grey Masa Set Lous Grasse Owing Corrie Meadames Highr Bruce Nelson C. Hamb- Callie Mae Hatchett N. R. Niclas, Jr Kittie Papper Eo Grasee H. Hightower Roy Hatfield Florida J. M. Hatfield Chattanooga G. R. van Arsdale Mr. van Arsdale John Norton Superannuate Re Glen Gray Ethel Phillips Chambers Bob Walker Alom Armstron Loodfoot Leslie Nelson Florence Kennemer Monte A. M. Delk Milton Walton Hughes Madison Joel Carter Warner Stewart Louisville George Sherrill, Jr Department of Justice Washington, D. C George Sherrill Allen Tinon Lloyd Lexington Margaret Lane Mitss Chambers Auburn Kelly Chambers Horton Lewis Billy Georgia Cloudland W.W. Malone Shelby W. Phillips M. A.‘ Phillips Lila Coleman W. J. Hagan Ella Allison Cullman Evelyn Knight Beverly Koeppel Cape Giradeau Robert L. Harrell Limestone County Bank Té4th Ana Stm Oo Ance Securi Tennessee Mail Law Res In Commerce Commission HAR Boc Martin College Turner Coal & Grain
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