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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1932
Page
3
Avis proposes christening and unveiling the statue at a party. Camilla argues the title should reflect the sculpture and their shared story. Peter considers Avis idea while debating if the work should honor both their efforts.
The will of Mrs Edith Rockefeller McCormick filed for probate in Chicago on August 30 allocates five twelfths of her estate to a personal friend and includes a clause designed to deter challenges to the will.
Market round up from Birmingham detailing receipts for carrots and other produce, carload hay and grain prices, poultry and egg prices paid to producers, and fruit and vegetable price quotes. Notable items include Johnson hay U 8 No 1 at 12.00, Timothy at 15.50 16.00, and corn and oats movements with modest gains.
The will notes Edwin D Krenn loaned Mrs McCormick large sums and securities and suffered losses. The estate’s value is not stated but is believed to have dropped from 40 million or more to roughly one third. McCormick, Chicago socialite for 30 years, was once famed as the world’s richest woman.
Unusually large crowds attend Austinville Methodist revival with 10:30 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. services. Rev. Roy Hewlett of Hartsville joins Rev. T H Wilson this week. A nightly 7:00 p.m. youth service features prominent young workers as the revival shows strong potential.
Today’s reading notes those born on this day possess a quick temperament that is not malicious or vindictive. They are drawn to the mysterious, are strong talkers, and are loving and affectionate in nature.
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