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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1934
Page
8
At the opening, Miss Mary Baker taught home economics and social studies, Sidney Johnston taught mathematics and agriculture, with talks by B. Vaughn of Elkmont and the Rev. Wright of Tennessee delivering engaging remarks.
An all day singing event will be held at Gum Springs on Sunday September 2. The Thomas class from Biountsville will perform alongside many other singers. The public is invited and a noon dinner will be served.
Hollywood gossip notes Mae West has taken up tap dancing for exercise to ward off flabbiness. The column promotes a New Figure booklet and Beauty Culture guides, urging vigorous daily exercise, sane dieting, and avoiding fad regimens while offering mail order pamphlets.
Correct cleansing with astringent products and frequent face masks helps close pores and refine skin texture. The user also asks about exercises for the lost part of the body, seeking guidance on fitness routines.
Mr and Mrs J A Buttrey have returned from New York where they say markets are very active and prospects bright for a fine fall business.
Minnesota senator Thomas D. Schall revives charges in a second letter to President Roosevelt alleging the federal government intends to abolish private press associations in favor of a government news service.
Gov. B. M. Miller proclaimed September as street and highway safety month urging the Golden Rule on Alabama roads. He cited rising automobile use and about 500 killed yearly with thousands injured, and urged safety teachings in schools and homes to reduce accidents.
Two large vans returning for any point East. Special low rate for returning lead on or before Sept. 12. Call J. C. Price, 320 Cain St. Phone 1133.
Washington reports Federal Relief Administration orders to move cattle from the drouth region to Alabama for pasture and slaughter. Total 51 head, with 40 404 shipped and 44 200 received by state relief. Georgia ordered 93 115 cattle. 91 816 shipped. 80 560 received. Tennessee orders total 90 975. all shipped and 58 51 received.
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