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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1936

Page

10

Famous Team at Princess Song Watchman and Copyrights

Steve, the film music watchman, identifies and tags copyright status for songs heard on set. He knows global rules from America’s 54 year rule to England’s half century posthumous protection and Spain’s eighty year dead author rule.

Steve Mgiht Solbund Men Norman ‘McLeod Charlie Hollywood America England Spain France

Memphis Man to Be Heard Here at Central Baptist

H. T. Cook of Memphis Tennessee will occupy the pulpit at Central Baptist church Sunday in the pastor's absence. He leads the Baptist Laymen's Movement of the South and was elected to succeed J. T. Henderson. Cook is described as a great speaker with an inspiring message. Services are at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with public invited to all.

H.T. Cook Memphis, Tenn Central Baptist Church James Allen Smith Cook Baptist South J. T. Henderson

Brother Spare a Dime Jolt Near North Platte

A North Platte garage owner W. J. Hendy was approached by a stranger who dropped two quarters into his hat saying he helped the Salvation Army. Hendy pursued the donor, who refused to explain and hurried away on a warm day.

North Platte, Neb W. J. Hendy North Platte Salvation Army Hendy

Ching Clipper Looms At Princess Theatre Monday

First National presents Ching Clipper a glamorous air romance starring Pat O’Brien Beverly Roberts Ross Alexander Humphrey Bogart Marie Wilson and Henry B. Walthall. Based on perilous China Clipper flights aiding Pan American Airways with authentic exteriors at Alameda and Catalina Islands.

Ching Clipper First National Princess Theatre Pat O’brien Beverly Roberts Ross Alexander Humphrey Bogart Marie Wilson Henry B. Walthall Pan-American Airways Alameda Pacific Coast San Francisco Phillipine Islands Catalina Islands Frank Wead Navy William I. van Dusen O’brien United States China

Guards to Camp Athens Annual National Guard Encampment

The Athens unit of the Alabama National Guard sails to Fort McClellan Aniston for its annual encampment. Fifty one men and three officers compose the delegation led by Capt. T. E. Hatchett.

Athens Ala Alabama National Guard Fort McClellan Anhiston T. E. Hatchett

Tracy Plays Biggest Role in San Francisco Film

Spencer Tracy explains his reversal in screen persona as he takes the priest lead in San Francisco. As Father Mullin he delivers a virile, two fisted role on the Barbary Coast opposite Clark Gable and Jeanette MacDonald, a departure from his usual rough characters.

Spencer Tracy San Francisco Metro-Goldwyn - Mayer Barbary Coast Princess Theatre Father Mullin Shepherd Tracy Clark Gable Colorado Jeanette MacDonald van Dyke Bernard Hyman John Emerson

New Accounting Systems To Be Installed In Alabama Counties

County officers across Alabama will adopt a uniform accounting system by October 1 to standardize books and ease county employees' work. The plan, proposed by State Comptroller Charles, received district approval and aims to streamline bookkeeping statewide.

Montgomery Ala Chas

Federal Agent film heads Capitol Theatre bill with Bill Boyd

Winchester Pictures brings the G man inspired action drama Federal Agent to the Capitol Theatre Sunday. Bill Boyd stars as a top G man with Irene Ware leading a strong cast in a plot centered on a high explosive secret weapon and an international spy ring thwarted by U.S. agents.

Winchester Pictures Capitol Theatre America Bill Boyd

All Star Cast In New Film Hit San Francisco

W S Van Dyke praises New Orleans San Francisco London and Shanghai Washington as six worthy writing cities. His latest film San Francisco opens Wednesday at the Princess Theatre starring Clark Gable Jeanette MacDonald and Spencer Tracy.

Jeanette MacDoNald Clark Gable San Francisco O. Henry New York New Orleans London Shanghai Washington, D. C W. S. van Dyke Princess Theatre Spencer Tracy

Belgium observes first anniversary of Queen Astrid death

Belgium marked the first anniversary of Queen Astrid’s death with national mourning today as the country joined in a solemn tribute. The observance encompassed widespread participation and official recognition across regions.

Brussels Belgium Astrid

Edenton Boy Camp Trip Sparks Lessons in Letters

In Edenton North Carolina Shelton Moore ten spent his first night away from home on a camping trip. His mother urged daily letters and his first note to her described heat skeeters flies and snakes. In Philadelphia Walter D Puller Curtis Publishing announces Wesley Winans Stout to replace George Horace as editor of the Saturday Evening Post after 38 years.

Edenton N. C Shelton (Snooks Philadelphia Walter D. Puller Ihe Curtis Publishing Company Wesley Winans Stout George Horace of Yessterday Saturday Evening Post

Lee Whose Quote Aims to Cut Costs and Boost Department Efficiency

A statement attributed to Lee argues that the proposal would reduce office expenses while increasing efficiency across departments. The remark emphasizes financial savings coupled with improved operational performance.

Lee

King of Hoboes Proposes Identification Plan

Cleveland report details Jeff Davis known as the King of the Hoboes of the World presenting a plan to issue an Identification card with his photo and thumbprint to distinguish the wealthy from ordinary tramps. He claims the idea arose from a Washington conference on government alien issues and eligibility.

Cleveland Jeff Davis Davis Washington

Baptist Executive Committee to Meet at Bethel Church

The Baptist executive committee will meet at Bethel church on Tuesday September 1 at 10 o clock. Rev I W Myers said this will be an important prep for the Association annual meeting set for October 2022.

Baptist Bethel Church I. W. Myers

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Memphis Albany Grain & Coal CO Davis St Decatur, Ale Charles Ruggles Mary Boland the Princess Athens College Liberal Arts North Alabama Hartselle Decatur E. R. Naylor Athens, Ala William Capitol Claire Dodd Warren Willicam Winifred Shaw Tracy Plays Biggest Role Boyd Irene Ware Charles A. Browne George Cooper Lenita Lane Don Alvarado Bill Boy Hoboes Baptist Group Warren William Rogers Tom MIX Mar Roland Chattie Ruggles George Barbier Gail Patrick Paramount Picture Pacific Ea Aa OUR Gang Comedy Jeanette MA Donald, Spencer Tracy Jack Holt Ted Healy and His New Stooges Frisco Jeanette
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