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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1936
Page
10
Page reads on royal loves and political fights from Henry VIII to George IV. Edward’s dilemma mirrors past crowns and private choices. Noting ministers pressuring a royal marriage while public opinion wars over privacy and scandal.
Public health note warns that lingering coughs after colds can persist despite medicines. It urges patience and further consultation if symptoms extend beyond several weeks or recur. Medical advice emphasizes hydration, rest, and seeking evaluation for possible underlying conditions.
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Alabama reported nearly thirty storm injuries and widespread damage from off season tornadoes and heavy rains. Lightning, four inch rainfall, and wind toppled trees, damaged power lines, roofs, and blocked roads across west central counties. Five hurt in Olney community of Pickens county as winds moved in from pi.
In eastern districts five people were treated for injuries after a crash near Olive in Loosa County. A broader section of Jefferson County including Birmingham saw five injured in Hoagtown. Hours after nightfall Poole's Cross Road in Chilto ay reported six hurt by a twisted event.
An old public health notice urges readers to buy Christmas Seals to help prevent tuberculosis, describing prevention as more valuable than cure and stressing community support for health.
McMillan Culture Club at Moulton Alabama announces weekly meeting with prayer by Ed McMillan, quartette Vinson boys, readings by children Wanda Lee Coffey and others, music by Borden boys, and a terracing report by H B Hill. Community notes appreciative of monthly programs.
B P Quigley a two year resident of Decatur while with the legal division of the Tennessee War Authority died at his Birmingham home after six weeks illness He had recently resigned to return home Funeral services were Sunday at 3 pm at his Cliff Road residence with Rev Henry M Edmonds and Elmwood Cemetery burial Quigley born in Louisville Kentucky lived in Birmingham many years was in the title business Friends in Decatur and North Alabama mourn his passing
The Christmas program committee of Austinville Methodist Church requests all singers to meet for rehearsal on Wednesday night at seven o clock in the church auditorium. The processional and candle lighting will be used.
Courtland Alabama will install a city wide lighting system funded by the Public Works Administration with a $16,000 loan and a $13,000 grant totaling $29,000. The project includes a 46 000 volt three phase sixty cycle transmission line and substation with a new distribution and street lighting network. TVA will supply power.
The piece recalls Prince Lennart of Sweden marrying Karin Nissvandt in 1932 with the line I would rather marry Karin than be king. It notes they remain Mr. and Mrs., drawing a parallel to Edward VIII and Wallis Warfield potentially becoming Mr. and Mrs. David Windsor. It mentions Caligula painting and a horse marriage as ancient echoes.
R H McConnell local undertaker reports twelve month records show the county recorded its lowest death rate in November while the highest deaths occurred in September. He notes September reverses the usual trend where May and September typically show fewest deaths.
Chicago unveils streamlined street cars with a $5,000 bath tub system. Entering the car triggers a beam that starts a 55 second shower and rotary brushes, powered by an electric switch, then another beam stops the bath as the car exits.
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