Past and Loose at Princess Theater A Youthful Broadway Hit
A modern Avery Hopwood comedy set in Long Island stages youth versus society. Miriam Hopkins co stars with Carole Lombard as a chorus girl and a chauffeur in a tale of two young loves colliding with family caste. Frank Morgan adds wit as the parental world observes a double marriage triumph.
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Avery Hopwood
Long Island
Frank Morgan
Winifred Harris
Herbert Yost
Miriam Hopkins
Henry Wadsworth
Wadsworth
Carole Lombard
Miss Hopkins
Charles Starrett
Circuit court enters second week under Judge Callahan
The special session of the circuit court opened for a second week with Judge W. W. Callahan convening at 8 30 this morning. Several important cases are on the docket for disposition this week. Local attorneys Julian Harris and Seybourne Lynne plan to go to Pasadena on New Year’s Day.
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Circuit Court
W. W. Callahan
Julian Harris
Seybourne Lynne
Pasadena
New Year's Day
Rose Bowl planning and marriage licenses filed in probate court
Plans for the Rose Bowl game are expected to be announced later this week. Marriage licenses were issued by the probate judge for Leonard L. Alexander to Trannie Williams and Rufus L. Williams to Novella Wright. Esther Goode, attache of the
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Edonard L. Alexander
Trannie Williams
Rufus L. Williams
Novella Wright
Creomulsion Promises Seven-Way Help for Tough Coughs
An old advertising feature touts Creomulsion as a seven component remedy for persistent coughs from colds. It claims no narcotics and safety for children, with a money back guarantee if it fails to provide quick relief, priced at 1.25.
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Pacers
Creomullion
Hartselle Chest Funds Appeal Seeks Donations for Community
Community Chest organizers in Hartselle appeal for clothing, toys, and food donations from Morgan County residents. The drive runs December 1, 1930 to January 1, 1931 with donation names listed weekly in the Hartselle Enterprise.
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Hartselle
Fons T. Cooper
M. Nelson
B. Lackey
W. M. Booth
Adlai Stephenson
P. Keeeee
Theles Drug Co
Morgan County
Community Chest
Community Chest of
Local updates mix licenses, trials and Rose Bowl plans
State laboratory plans vacation in Athens. November saw 33 marriage licenses issued at the probate office, with 26 white and seven Negro couples. A $600 judgment went to Decatur against Elliott Transfer on a fire truck collision. Fred Shores and Raymond Pepper plan to attend the Rose Bowl. Weather notes record 61 high and 3 low with rail tours offering low rates to watch Alabama vs Washington State.
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Daniel Cupid
Decatur
C. B. Elliott
Elliott Transfer Company
Fred Shores
Raymond Pepper
Crimson Tide
Pasadena
Washington State
Alabama
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
West
Milton Andrews
Andrews
Honors Roll At Means School Decatur Route 3
The following honor roll list from Means School Route 3 Decatur shows third grade students Irene Braswell E sie Hill Beatrice McCluskey Christine McCulloch Lethe Mitchell fourth grade Emer Sams fifth grade Lucile Hill Stella Mae McCulloch Mable Holland sixth grade Iva Mae Holland seventh grade Jim Hill Guy Long Ivan Sams Clarence Vinson Wilma Braswell Margaret Mitchell Eva Nitchens Mary Lou Washburn
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Means School
Decatur
Irene Braswell
Esie Hill
Beatrice McCluskey
Christine McCulloch
Lethe Mitchell
Emer Sams
Lucile Hill
Stella Mae McCulloch
Mable Holland
Iva Mae Holland
Jim Hill
Guy Long
Ivan Sams
Clarence Vinson
Wilma Braswell
Margaret Mitchell
Eva Nitchens
Mary Lou Washburn
Right of Discipline Sparks Tense Home Clash
David resents Fannys gloom while she endures his mothers interference. A row erupts over disciplining granddaughter Sheila as Mrs Frost pressures strict measures and Fanny trembles, torn between loyalty and authority.
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David
Fanny
Juliette
Era
Mrs
Sheila
Mother Frost
Mrs. Frost
Sissia
Panny
The Battle With Mrs Frost Over Panny's Household
In the text a feud between Mrs. Frost and Panny spills into family life as Sheila is to be shaped to the Brownbeck standard. Panny resents the outsider status and plans for a strict upbringing to mold Sheila into a genteel daughter, foreshadowing questions about lineage and identity.
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Mrs. Frost
David
Panny
Sheila
Lily Brown
Old Friend Returns With Rash Proposal
Tomorrow an old friend returns to Fanny's life and makes her a rash proposal in a scene of romance and tension.
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Mateel Howe Farnham
Fanny
Christmas Gift Columns Highlight Desirable Wonders
The column sifts through festive gift ideas in the Christmas season, highlighting desirable wonders and practical presents. Readers gain guidance on popular options, with tips on choosing thoughtful items for family and friends during the holiday.
Christmas Gift Suggestions Highlight Seasonal Picks
The feature offers a curated list of present ideas suitable for holiday gifting. It highlights practical gadgets, home decor, and personal care items, with Suggestions aimed at different budget ranges and recipient types.
Shop-O-Scope Ads Deliver Value and Variety
The Shop-O-Scope ads promise substantial value for shoppers, highlighting broad product ranges and affordable prices. Readers are invited to compare deals across categories and seize budget friendly opportunities.
Parking Warning Issued To City Violators
Chief of Police C. M. Riggsbee announced strict enforcement of parking rules within yellow lines and within fifteen feet of fire plugs. Officer B. L. Malone warned violators this morning that traffic ordinances will be enforced, not to harass but to ensure compliance.
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C. M. Riggsbee
Yor B.L. Malone
Riggsbee
Robbers Loot Rogers Store at Corner of Sycamore and Lafayette
The J. M. Rogers store at the Sycamore and Lafayette corner was robbed over the weekend for the third time in a few days. The exact amount stolen was not determined.
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J. M. Rogers
Sycamore and
Lafayette Streets
Sear
Dry Salt Method For Curing Of Pork For Farmers
Practical Alabama guidance from Prof. J C Grimes of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute on the dry salt curing of pork. Steps cover cooling, mixing salt sugar and saltpeter, staged rubbing and packing, curing times, washing, smoking, and wrapping with flour sacks finished by yellow wash.
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Alabama
J. C. Grimes
Animal Industry
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
More gifts for less money in the classified columns
Readers can find an expanded selection of gifts at lower prices in the classified sections. Bargains include home goods, toys, and seasonal items, with discounts highlighted near product listings and store names.
Christmas Gift Suggestions Prompt Readers to Buy
Classified snippet urges shoppers to consider gifts at persuasive prices. It highlights affordable options and seasonal offers likely aimed at attracting early holiday purchases. The tone is direct and promotional for practical gift buying.
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