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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1931
Page
5
Renewed interest in the local Woman's Christian Temperance Union chapter shows strong turnout at Friday's gathering at Mrs. W. H. Daly's home. Program on Peace led by Mrs. R. E. Wiggins featured devotion by Mrs. Ruby Carswell, a Creed of Disarmament piece by Mrs. W. H. Day, and The A B C's of Peace by Mrs. J. F. Levin followed by prayers, quotations, and a closing poem and prayer.
The column blends hometown notices of Birmingham visits and relatives with New York Follies culture. It profiles Jess ie Reed and other show figures, notes marriages to wealthy suitors, and reflects on the glamor and social advice from the era, including comments on luxury, temperament, and age preferences.
Increase in drunkenness noted over the weekend with five cases docketed in the city and mayor's courts. Authorities say drunkenness has been in the minority in recent months.
Three Greensboro Ky residents injured in a recent accident at the Lacon curve on the south Bee Line have returned home after treatment at Baugh's infirmary. Mr and Mrs Buchanan and Mrs Bowen sustained painful injuries in a collision with an unidentified car.
Crow, a prominent merchant and churchman, is slightly improved at his Johnston Street home after several weeks of serious illness. Hundreds of friends have followed his condition with concern and support.
One man was jailed on an old prohibition charge after bondsmen reportedly withdrew their names from his bond. It was the sole arrest by the sheriff's forces over the weekend.
A simple kitchen hint suggests turning an upside down small cup or glass in a pan to act as a mold for a jelly ring when no mold is available. The tip emphasizes accessibility and practical homemaking.
Rex Bell denies, but witnesses say Clara Bow and the cowboy film star wed near Bell’s Las Vegas ranch. Bell allegedly refused to confirm the marriage to protect his contract. A photo shows Bow and Bell together at Bell’s ranch last summer.
The Decatur unbeaten eleven receives the big red D for service, with 23 players earning letters this year, one of the largest groups for a single year at Central. Awards will be presented at the annual football banquet at Central High. date to be announced soon.
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