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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1936

Page

3

High Speed Chase Ends in Wreck and a Slain Bandit

Dorothy Osborn joins a commandeered limousine in a wild pursuit along Shore Road to catch bank robbers. The chase ends with Carlo Stellicci shot dead, McDougall and Marcia Canfield aiding the injured, and the Canfields returning to town with the police. The story continues.

Dorothy Osborn Mrs Osborn Dorothy Mrs. Osborn McDougall Philip Canfield Marcia Canfield Tommy Marcia Shore Road Osborn Canfield Doro Hher Own Cary Carlo Stellicci

Three Days Cough Signal A Creomulsion Advertisement

A drug advertisement urges quick relief from a persistent cough, claiming Creomulsion reaches the seat of trouble to soothe inflamed membranes and loosen phlegm. It promises refund if results are not satisfactory from the first use and notes druggists guarantee the product.

Devoted Teacher Puzzle Across and Down

A word puzzle grid lists clues for across and down entries related to a devoted teacher and her pupil. Answers include terms for roles, objects, and actions tied to teaching, education, and descriptive traits. The theme centers on a famous blind pupil and her early education with a dedicated instructor.

Textile Plant Executives Meet in Charlotte

Carded yarn mill executives from the Carolinas Georgia and Alabama are summoned to a special two day meeting in Charlotte North Carolina E O Fitzsimmons of the Cotton Textile Institute says Dr Claudius T Murchison of New York will preside and discuss current industry conditions.

Charlotte N. C Carolinas Georgia Alabama E. O. Fitzsimmons The Cotton Textile Institute, Inc Claudius T. Murchison New York

Pines Miss Winifred Vincent Pines in Holiday Gathering

A group of local youths gathered at Misses Jo and Caths home for Thanksgiving with attendees including Mary Hipps Laura Hue Winifred Vincent and other teens. Family visits noted include L E Vincents of Birmingham and Jo Ann Garrison, plus Thanksgiving attendance at the Hartselle Decatur game with several Peck Vincent St John and Smith family members.

Cath Mary Hipps Laura Hue John Th Peck Winifred Vincent Jimmy Adams Russell Peck Clifford Smith Barto Hawkins Pete Eubanks Arthur Garrison Jo Ann L. E. Vincent Birmingham G. E. Vincent Gilbert Johnson Lynntown Sallie St. John Catherine Peck Jack Thompson Ed Blevens Midson John Earl Smith Blue Springs Decatur M. G. Peck Jo, Catherine and Russell

Ringling Brothers Circus Magnate John Ringling Dies at 70

John Ringling, iconic circus magnate known for the Ringling Brothers combine, dies at Park Avenue home after a brief illness of bronchial pneumonia. Survived by sister Ida Ringling North and nephew John Ringling North, funeral plans pending. Born August Ringeling in McGregor Iowa, he built a show business empire starting in Baraboo Wisconsin.

New York John Ringling Baraboo Wis Ringling Park Avenue Ida Ringling North John Ringling North Maurice Costello Frank Hennessy Hia Florida Sarasota Fla Emily Haag Buck August Ringeling McGregor Iowa Wisconsin Ringling Brothers Big Top Barnum & Bailey

District stewards meet at First Methodist church

The annual meeting of district stewards will be convened here Monday at 10 o clock. All pastors and district stewards in the Decatur district are expected to attend. Dinner will be served at noon. About 50 visitors are expected.

First Methodist Decatur

Proplesch Sues for Divorce Over Rugs Sold for Liquor

Mayme E. Proplesch filed for divorce from Paul Proplesch in Omaha after he allegedly sold rugs from their home and used the proceeds to buy liquor. The filing cites irreconcilable discord and seeks rightful legal separation.

Omaha Neb Mayme E. Proplesch Tal Paul

Solicitor Ill Delays Alabama Slayings Trial

In Talladega Alabama trials for J A Gann and eight others in the Samoset Mills killings of Chief Deputy John J Bryant and Joe C Hayes are postponed to the next circuit term due to the illness of Solicitor J B Sanford. Homer L Welch received 10 years for manslaughter in Bryant death. Eugene Thornton got 20 years for second degree murder in Hayes death.

Talladega Ala J. A. Gann John J. Bryant Joe C. Hayes Samoset Mills Gann J. B. Sanford Homer L. Welch Bryant Eugene Thornton Hayes Welch Roderick Beddow Thornton

Lecture Series Draws Larger Crowds at Central Methodist

Dr. L. D. Patterson lectures at the union prayer group meetings each Thursday at 3 PM drawing growing attendance of about six people last week at Central Methodist Church.

Union Prayer Group L. D. Patterson Central Mthodist Church

Garner's Aid Resented in House Leadership Fight

The House fight for Democratic floor leadership heats up as Garner pledges strong support for Sam Rayburn. O'Connor allies call Garner's involvement intrusion, while Rayburn and Garner both navigate party dynamics and past campaigns.

Washington House of Representative House Garner Rep Samburn John J. O’connor New York Texas Rayburn O'Connor House of Representatives Nichols Okla United States William Randolph Hearst Roosevelt Dingell Mich Congress Senate O’connor

White Christmas Program Set by Local Churches

Local churches plan Christmas programs including a Methodist event labeled an exceptional White Christmas program. It will be held Sunday evening December 20 at 5 o'clock. The committee headed by John C. White Mrs L Ramage and R N Harris oversees the offering for the orphans home with a large donation anticipated this year.

Methodist John C. White

Calotabs Aids Nature in Fighting Colds

Calotabs are promoted as a dual action remedy for colds acting as a thorough intestinal cleaner and a diuretic. The ad claims Calotabs purge the bowel of germ laden mucus and promote elimination of cold poisons from the blood. A package costs twenty five cents with ten cents for a smaller size.

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