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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1935

Page

3

Dana and Scott Weather a Storm at His Home

Dana seeks shelter after a flood storm. Scott, a doctor, ferries her to his room accepts care. They dry clothes, share a breakfast dinner, and discuss rumors while rain, thunder, and a city blackout trap them inside. The storm may last all night, complicating Dana’s return home.

Scott Dana Hearthstone Aunt Ellen Ellen Dana Gayly Mother Nature Teldbusite “Lightn

Water Cure for Rheumatism Promoted at Home Ad

An advertisement touts the at home Water Cure for rheumatism using Crazy Water Crystals to mineralize drinking water. It claims the treatment is proven in thousands of chronic cases and compares it to the Crazy Wells health resort in Texas America. The ad urges readers to obtain the minerals at their druggist.

Texas—Americas

Skunks Gassed for Pelt Gathering in Wisconsin Lake Area

Lake Wilson Minn Dec 2. Early and Ted Van Mevern used odorless carbon monoxide from auto exhaust to kill skunks in dens and gather pelts painlessly. The method involved piping gas into dens to eliminate odor and ease trapping.

Lake Wilson Minn Early Ted. van Mevern

Athens Bridges and Dinners Highlight Thanksgiving Socials

Mrs Harold Harlin hosted a bridge luncheon for club members and guests including Mesdames Baylis Hightower W C Wood Kelley Bitting Jr Decatur A D Powers P W Hendricks Jr Kirk Henry and Memory Gray Holt Mrs Hendricks won high score and Mrs Wood second Mrs Malone Moore hosted a Thanksgiving dinner and bridge gathering with many friends and prizes awarded to Mrs Gilbert John Wilson and consolation gifts to Dr Peer and Mrs Gray Others visited Huntsville Nashville and Murfreesboro with several couples noted throughout the week.

Harold Harlin Mesdames Baylis Hightower W. C. Wodd Kelley Bitting Jr Decatur A. D. Powers P. W. Hendricks Jr Kirk Henry Memory Gray Holt Hendricks Wood Malone Moore Ronald Gray Jr Jack Tanner L. Rosenau, Jr Hn Wilson Luther Giver Murfréesboro Seery Onibecine Nertin Gilbert John Wilson Dr. Peer Gray M. A. Jones E. W. Robinson Huntsville Kathryn Naylor

Son of Producer Shot in Los Angeles

John Reed, 19, son of J Theodore Reed a prominent film producer and head of the motion picture academy of arts and sciences, was reported dying after shot himself at home following his return early today. He was a UCLA student.

Los Angeles Calif John 8. Reed J. Theodore Reed University of California At Los Angeles Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences

Public debt heads for new high in bid for relief financing

Washington December 2 AP The public debt rose toward a new peak as the treasury sought 900 million dollars for work relief financing and ready cash. If the loan is raised the debt would reach about thirty and one half billion dollars. Secretary Morgenthau offered for cash subscription a 450 million dollars issue of 2 3 4 per cent 10 year bonds and an equal issue of 1 1 2 per cent five year notes.

Washington Treasury Morgenthau

Kill a Few Chicken Thieves Urges Sheriff Advice

Springfield farmers warned by Sheriff Scott Curtis to protect flocks after depredations. He urges decisive action against chicken thieves, saying to “kill a few” to deter thefts.

Springfield Scott Curtis Ozark

Reconstructed Riddles From The Bean Stalk Tale

The reader deciphers a word puzzle themed around Jack and the Beanstalk. Clues reference giants, magic beans, a country mansion, and a series of items including fruits, coins, and a golf tutor. The puzzle blends characters with vertical and horizontal hints for solution.

Danville School News Highlights Fall Programs and Fund Drive

The Square Club members read poems by Burns and a life of Yancey Society member, with Edith Livingston and Christine Jones leading. The Vanconian Literary Society hosted chapel on November 22 featuring a round song, devotional, biographies, and a play The Girl in the Fur Coat that drew a large crowd and netted over 40 dollars. A drive for Alabama childrens convalescent homes aims to raise seven dollars and fifty cents, expected to be over subscribed.

the Square Club Robert Life Robert Burns Edith Livingston Winter Burns Edith Moore Thankegving—Buln Vanconian Literary Society Christine Jones Rev. Smith William + Yaney Quentin Looney Yancey Literary Society Olen Battles Claud Bennett Alabama

Shower honors Mrs Kirby as Chenault relatives attend

Mrs Lewis Swindle hosted a Nov 28 shower for Mrs Kirby nee Lois Chenault with many gifts. Guests included Laverne Chenault Lavene Chenault Thelma Chenault Ruby Chenault and several McCaghren and Speake relatives. Other notices mention deaths illnesses and local basketball games.

Lewis Swindle Kirby Lois Chenault Helen Swindle Ruby Smith Flora Smith Ethel Smith Thelma Smith Mra. Guy Smith Laverne Chenault Lavene Chenault McCaghren Besale Pauline Grady Mae Lowery Willodene Hensey Ruby Thompson Clyde Huston Moulton Benton Smith Oscar Kelso West J. T. Black Jno, McCaghren Jno. McKay Tandy Thompson Clebe Beaty Rob Suggs Elbert Mc

Requirements for Brides Listed in Rochester Essay

A fragment states that Rochester men assign certain requirements for brides. The text mixes names and partial phrases, reflecting a student or social note. No full sentences or clear events are readable, but the gist concerns expectations for brides and personality traits.

Smith Kenn Lynch Holds Jousting Armor Exhibition

New York December 2 Kenneth Lynch, a smith, opened an exhibition of his armor and weapons to spur a jousting revival. He noted few customers now but many skilled armor makers remain. Cecil B. DeMille is cited as the exhibition's largest buyer.

New York Kenneth Lynch Lynch Cecil B. Miffe

Refinery Executive Claims Witnesses Conflicted Over Quail Incident

Robert Cox a refinery executive says three witnesses will prove his claim following a hunting accident in which a quail allegedly dashed into his shotgun path causing a fatal injury. Authorities have opened an inquiry into the disputed incident.

Robert Cox Refinery Iteglf

B C Headache Remedy Claims Fast Relief

A registered pharmacist created a multi ingredient formula named B. C. claimed to relieve nearly any headache within minutes. Sold in 10c and 25c packages at drugstores.

B. C

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