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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1934

Page

8

Revival Sermon Draws Large Congregation at Local Church

Rev John Paul Gilbreath delivered The Forgiveness of Jesus as the audience reflected on Jesus response to the woman caught in adultery. The sermon urged self examination before judging others and many worshipers prayed at the altar, with visitors from Moulton Chapel Hill Providence and Austinville.

John Paul Gilbreath Jesus Moulton Chapel Hill Provence Austinville

Gladys Hodge Undergoes Tonsil Operation In Somerville

Seventeen year old Gladys Hodge daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Hodge of Somerville Route 2 underwent a tonsillar operation this morning at the offices of Dr A M Roan.

Little Gladys Hodge J. E. Hodge Somerville Route 2 A. M. Roan

Kidney cure claims face scrutiny in 1984 health report

A 1984 report critiques so called kidney cures sold by Foster Milburn and similar products claiming to wash away ailments. The piece questions the validity of vigor and vitality claims and warns readers about unproven medical remedies.

Foster-Milburn

Alfalfa as Hay and Grazing Crop Promoted by M J Fonchess

The Alabama Station head explains alfalfa as a valuable versatile legume for hay and grazing, with successful growth on red and brown soils in Tennessee Valley conditions. It details fertilization plans using lime and phosphate, recommended application rates, and long term yields, plus planting timing, inoculation, weed control, and erosion notes for durable production.

M. J. Fonchess Alabama Tennessee Valley Alexandria Decatur Dewey Tennessee Coosa Kansas Calhoun County

Birth Announcement for Bryant Daughter Jacklyn

Mr and Mrs Jack Bryant welcomed a daughter on August 29 naming her Jacklyn.

Jack Bryant Jacklyn

Beauty Like Peggy's Not Won if Toes Ache

Gladys GLAD offers foot care advice to maintain beauty through comfortable feet. Tips include daily scrubs, clean stockings, aluminum chloride for perspiration, foot powders, and warm soak followed by cool rinse. Also recommends rubbing with alcohol and boric acid powder for soothing relief.

Peggy Gladys Glad America Cinderella

Hollywood Buzz on George Brent and 50 Hour Flight Antics

Hollywood gossip swirls around George Brent racing to complete his 50 air hours hinting at a possible romance with Myrna Loy or a Garbo lure. The piece notes his fling with nightclub life and a Kilburnie railroad set behind the scenes while referencing Douglas Fairbanks and Disney’s popular Silly Symphonies as well as Death Valley Scotty’s misadventure and Raoul Rouben Montenegro farewells before his three month separation.

Hollywood George Brent Myrna Loy Tolucca Lake Jean Muir

Glamour Gossip Notes From Tinseltown Scenes

Gloria Swanson arrives in a modest roadster with Baby Bridget as passenger drawing stares from the crowd. Loretta Young’s preview party guest was Phillip Ormsby, Pasadena architect and actor, who helped design her Bel Air home. Loretta reportedly adds a neon pool and playroom to the estate. Richard Boleslavsky heads into two months of seclusion after The Painted Veil. Patricia Farley returns to town and denies a marriage proposal back east. Louis B Mayer hosts Maurice Chevalier as the star returns to Cannes. John Factor notes his Malibu security with two Great Danes guarding the home.

Gloria Swanson Baby Bridget Loretta Young Phillip Ormsby Pasadena Bel-Air Loretta Richard Boleslavsky Patricia Farley Louis B. Mayer Maurice Chevalier Cannes Ohn Factor Malibu

Notable Lockets Define Fay Wray Family Tradition

Report notes Fay Wray is famed for wearing a locket that has symbolized family tradition for three generations, reflecting a cherished heirloom passed down among women in her lineage.

Fay Wray

Beauty Advice Column Recommends Skincare Routines

An advice feature outlines cleansing, exfoliation, and moisturizing steps using red flesh brush, cold cream, and olive oil. It notes a sample physique and references Miss Glad's beauty pamphlets and Miss Grady's daily column for mailed questions.

Danville School to Open Monday in September

Danville senior and vocational high school will open Monday September 3 with an expected enrollment of about 300 students. Only the senior and junior high sections will operate for the first two months. elementary grades start October 20. The faculty includes Prof E L Hays principal and several teachers for science, English, history, PE and grades.

Danville E. L. Hays Jack Young Elberta Bailey Joanna Neill Sera Langston Louise Lindsey Irma Redus Beulah Watson

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