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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1936

Page

3

Proposal Becomes Breakup Test In Judith and Steve

Judith Howard, waiting at the town's tallest office building, confronts four years of engagement with Steve Fowler. She proposes now while he clings to pride over finances, risking their future as she refuses to delay marriage any longer. Virginia Bent counsels blunt realism amid their tension.

Judith Howard Judith Gaity Stephen Fowler Steve Virginia Bent Virginia Robert Bent Steve Fowler Bob Bob Bent Bent Judy Kitchener

Fire crews extinguish bridge blaze on river route

Arkansas City firemen, en route to a grass fire, spotted flames from a bridge floor and quenched the fire before continuing. On the return to the station Fire Chief Harry McCullough noticed smoke from a loading dock at a grocery and also put that out.

Arkansas City Harry McCullough

Revival services and community notes in Decatur area

Rev Town of Decatur conducts revival at Baptist church led by Spurgeon Vawter guesting with Mr. and Mrs. P. Britt. Rev Chitwood to start Methodist revival Aug 30. Singing school led by Vernon Sharpe ends Friday. 4H Club meets at the school Friday at 8:30 am. Local residents attend American Legion convention. several families visited relatives and revival attendees frequent area churches.

Town of Decatur Baptist Church Spurgeon Vawter Ebenezer P. Britt Chitwood Methodist Church Vernon Sharpe Roy Moore Chas Huntaville American Legion J.B. Thompson Mollie Hartselle Mack Patterson Ruby Laker Gadsden Chattanooga Elliott McCutcheon Ruth Laker Old Laker Hubert Lawrence Webster Hicks Hugo Black Harold and Howard Kimbrell Ella Russell Steve Penn O. C. Couch Union Grove

Newspaper Strike Ends Fight Prediction In Seattle

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer strike entered a fight to a finish as leaders on both sides claimed the struggle would be resolved. The strike, now in its 13th day, drew thousands of sympathizers at a mass meeting denouncing publisher William Randolph Hearst. A parallel businessmen meeting also gathered.

Seattle Seattle Post-Intelligencer American Newspaper Guild William, Randolph Hearst

Local Social News from Rock Creek Area

Mrs Walter Parker and daughter Inez visited her sister Ms McKee. Miss Mary Sue Ryan visiting relatives. Howard Vann from Tennessee visiting Mrs Vista Self. Mrs May Harveston and Ofa from Cordova visited mother Mrs Martha Jane. Mr and Mrs Chester and two sons from Cullman County were guests of Mr and Mrs J F Ner. Mrs Jocie Hamilton from Tabor visiting Mrs Ava Julian. Revival at Pleasant Ridge weekly. Mrs Nettie McKee and Lillie Mae Ryan visiting relatives in Birmingham. Elmus Rutledge from County was Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs EB L Julian. Mrs Malinda Lewis and granddaughter spent Sunday with sister Mrs J F Tanner. Mr and Mrs BE L Julian in Decatur on business. Mrs Nora Smith ill all summer. Lillie Mae Oden spent Saturday night with Miss Frann. Inez Howe and daughter visited aunt Mrs D M Everyone invited to the p et services here every Sunday at 7 30 o clock.

Walter Parker Ghter Inez Ms. McKee Mary Sue Ryan Thecater Howard Vann Tennessee Vista Self May Harveston Ofa Cordova Martha Jane Chester Lelon J. P Cullman County J. F.ner Jocie Hamilton Tabor Ava Julian Pleasant Ridge Nettie McKee Lillie Mae Ryan Lena J Lockwood Birmingham Elmus Rutledge County EB. L Julian Ethel Tanner Co. J. Self

Principals Plan County Elementary School Opening

County elementary principals met with George T. Woodruff county superintendent to plan the August start of classes. Most details are completed. another meeting of elementary principals, for schools opening on the 12th, will be held later.

George T. Woodruff

Cambridge Police Probe After Pedestrian Hit Claim

Sergeant Charles P. Donelan questioned Paul Lezetter after a pedestrian claimed to be hit by a car in Cambridge. Lezetter described his car as owned by Ida Schrieber of Arlington, and the officer followed up on the identity implied by the suspect.

Cambridge Mass Charles P. Donelan Paul Lezetter Donelan Ida Lezetter Ida Schrieber Arlington

Secret Six Forms to Break Strike Movement

An organization labeled the Secret Six is selected to lead efforts against the strike. They organize under the banner of a Law and Order League to curb labor actions.

Law and Order League

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