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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1935
Page
3
In a dramatic fog bound voyage, a NEA Serves, Inc. stunt plane piloted by Barstow ferries Jo Darien to Doug Marsh aboard the Marsh yacht after radio contact fails. They land in mist off the coast where Marsh rushes to comfort Jo and orders a marriage ceremony that night.
Chevrolet in collaboration with American Chemical Paint Company and GM laboratories announces a cromadine rust proofing process applied at the Baltimore assembly plant. The method coats sheet metal before enameling, providing superior rust and corrosion resistance, smooth surfaces, and durable enamel bonding across Master De Luxe, Standard passenger cars, trucks, and commercial models.
West Point high school opened Monday with many parents in attendance and a short address by Dr. Hancel. Teachers announced include B O Hodges and Agustin Freeman with Evens Walker and Kirkland listed among staff. several residents traveled by bus for the event.
Marietta Georgia August 31 P D Hill electrician twice cheated death at the city water plant after contact with a high voltage line. E G Ford heard his cry and threw the main switch turning off the current. The shock left him hanging limp over a cross piece 40 feet above the ground before the current was halted. He was recovering and expected to recover.
The American yacht Yankee capsized during the Dartmouth regatta today but every crew member was saved. The accident ended the race.
A playful line ends a scene with Jo warning about forgetting her, closing the piece with a cheerful farewell.
Miss Ruth Hillin is home from Powers Hospital after a motorcycle accident near Athens left her head injuries but she is out of danger. Architecture work continues east of the public square with Jaffe’s and Lichter’s to occupy sites. six office suites planned. Reverend James W. Smith, 77, died at his Carter’s Mill home. founder of Sardis Springs church and donor to a cemetery, survived by three daughters, two sons and his widow. Ardmore hosts a school rally and barbecue for Ardmore High School. Christine Huber graduates from Peabody College. Trinity School for Negroes opens Sept 9. A W.O.W. rally on Sept 2 at the fairgrounds with state speakers is planned. Eastern Star to hold peanut party at Mrs Rose Carney’s home. Local clubs host meetings at South Clinton Street, with bridge, lunch, and prizes aboard. Mr and Mrs W E Flood host a neighborhood picnic with noted guests. Mrs Joel Carter visits Louisville. Mrs Carter attended a tea and reception. LeRuth Glaze’s bridge club gathers at C D Glaze. guests include Mrs Van Gilbert and Mrs Gray Reddin. Several bridge teas and socials are noted for local families and visitors. Dr B B Glasgow and Mrs Glasgow visit Athens. Mr and Mrs Henry Minach plan a California motor trip via New Orleans.
A fragmented puzzle page presents a mix of word clues and enumerations, including references to a sun god, various verbs, objects like a brooch and tarpaulin, and multiple numbered entries. The scattered entries hint at a crossword style puzzle with vertical and horizontal directions.
Farmers of Toa and Lawrence welcome Sinclair’s rural delivery policy. J. T. notes many stops along the route, turning farm houses into regular delivery points as Sinclair expands service to bring machinery and supplies directly to the countryside.
The B. F. Goodrich Company announces the R-4 pneumatic tire for farm service now available nationally from Akron Ohio offices. Designed for rear wheel use with sizes for farm tractors, it features updated design after three years of farm tire experience and retains the current circumferential groove tread.
All security and commodity markets in the United States and Canada will be closed Monday September 2 in observance of Labor Day. European markets will operate as usual.
Covington agent P F Crenshaw Jr returned to Memphis after visiting aunt Mrs R M Rawls and Mr Rawls. Mrs R B Patton left for Washington DC to attend her son David’s wedding to Elizabeth Riddig on Saturday. Miss Gray of Mateoritie Ark visits Mr and Mrs Van Gilbert. Anne Wright of Birmingham visits Mr and Mrs James Rankin. D L Rosenall Jr and Mrs Rosenall left for Red Rolling Sown Tennessee for a few days. Patsie Swift of Gadsden visits Miss Jennie Hobbs Garth. Lou Herrin, noted salesman, spent Wednesday and Thursday in Athens.
In downtown Plymouth a safety education drive responds to a collision scene. Investigators take statements, map the area, and photograph the crash to identify fault and prevent future harm as part of ongoing traffic safety plans.
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