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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1934

Page

3

Night Club Dreams and a Secret Marriage Offer

On the West Coast Kate Doyle's Night Club shows pulse with glamour and danger. Donetta Dané loves Schuyler Millbanks but faces pressure from Gerry Gordon to stay in the act. Millbanks proposes marriage and a future away from the stage, while Donetta weighs loyalty to Gerry against a life with him.

West Coast Kate Doyle Kate Fellows Loor Roger Thornley Gerry Schuyler -Millbanhs Mortaire Sheena Dane Donetta Dané Donetta Schuyler Millbanks Gerry Gordon Roger Milbanks Donella Dona Millbanks Schuyler Dana Schuyler Millbhanks Prince Charming Howe

Donetta Dane to Wed Schuyler Millbanks in Eastward Move

In a lively kitchen scene Gerry proposes to Donetta Dane amid wedding news. The group reacts with excitement as plans unfold to move to New York and celebrate the engagement with friends and dancers. Kate compliments Donetta on joining the Millbanks family. TO BE CONTINUED.

Babel Dane Millie Roger Donetta Kate Seattle Canadian Pacific Banff Lake Louise Calgary Toronto Montreal New York Millbanks Donetta Dane

Junior Civics Club Holds Weekly Meeting

The Junior Civics Club of Central High School met in room 5 with Lorene Owens as president. Virginia Gilbert read roll and minutes, Alice Wilson led the program, and Mae Sims Nellie Rainey and E R Clement spoke on special topics. A class prophecy by Virginia Gilbert and Who's Who by Jean Rogers were presented. The club will meet again Monday December 10 with all members urged to attend.

Central High School Lorene Owens Virginia Gilbert Alice Wilson Mae Sims Nellie Rainey E. R. Clement Jean Rogers

Leadership School Held at Hartselle

A home demonstration leadership school will be held at Hartselle city hall December 7 from 9 30 a m to 3 p m. Demonstrations titled Table Service and Christmas Gifts will be given with Miss Helen Kennedy of Auburn as demonstrator. Four leaders from each home demonstration and four H 4 clubs will attend.

Hartselle City Hall Helen Kennedy Auburn

Money Raised for Athens Negro School

About 500 dollars was secured in a drive by local supporters for Trinity school for Negroes in Athens. White friends contributed generously, aiding a school described as one of the finest Negro schools in the state and linked to the Allie Missionary Association.

Athens Ala Friends of Trinity School For Friends of Allie Éais Missionary Association

Hollywood Benefit Raises About Five Thousand For Mary Blackford

Hollywood luminaries led a dramatic benefit for Mary Blackford in the Cocoanut Grove broadcasting room. Will Rogers Benny Rubin and Ted Fio Rito’s band delivered a 30 minute program to the injured girl, with doctors considering funds for a spine operation and possible relocation to a Hollywood hospital.

King Features Syndicate, Inc Hollywood Mary Blackford Will Rogers Benny Rubin Ted Fio- Rito Broadcasting Room Cocoanut Grove Mary Hollywood Hospital Joan Crawford

Visitor Notes Miss Leva Strickland Calls on Miss Irene Cox

Miss Leva Strickland visits Miss Irene Cox of Ninth Avenue South for a social call.

Leva Strickland Irene Cox Ninth Ave

Visit Mother Highlights Florence Family Weekend

Mr and Mrs Earl Thomas of Florence spent the week end visiting their mother Mrs G W Lawhorn.

Bracken Named Leader After Sudden Change

Bracken, who became sud- may lead after a sudden leadership transition. The article notes the shift in responsibilities and outlines immediate steps in the new role. Local officials said the move aims to stabilize operations and restore public confidence.

Friends and Stars Share News From Tinseltown Set

Maurice Chevalier visits Kay Francis on the Warner Brothers set while Joan Blondell and her son Norman Scott recover at home from a hospital stay. The Drunkard is still drawing weekly returns as Kay and others mingle. Betty Bryson, niece of Mrs Warner Baxter, tours with the Wampire Baby Stars group and W Fields is seen playing tennis in shorts.

Maurice Chevalier Warner Brothers Kay Francis Marry Bannister New York Hobart Henleys Joan Blondell Norman Scott Keating Marsh Howard Coroy Prinz Paramount Betty Bryson Warner Baxter Wampire Baby Stars W. Fields

That Roger Pryor Served Three Years As Hife Guard

That Roger Pryor served three years as a life guard at Asbury Park is noted in the fragment. The sentence appears incomplete and the broader context is missing to confirm a full obituary or biographical detail.

Roger. Pryor Asbury Park

Illness Improves for Austinville Man at Home

A man suddenly taken ill at his home in Austinville Friday night is reported as improving, with no further details given on his condition or medical care.

Denly Austinville

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