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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1936

Page

3

Half Acre in Eden Chapter XXIII Preview

On the day after the Broadway windfall performance Marcia calls Dorothy Osborn early in the morning. Dorothy is excited and sleep deprived while her father has left for the train and her mother sits with her at the breakfast table when the telephone rings.

Eden Marcia Dorothy Osborn Dorothy Star

Dorothy Receives Broadway Break Offer From Marcia

Dorothy visits Marcia after a celebrated night as talk swirls around her. Marcia invites her to a party at her house for the play crowd, insisting Dorothy is the star and deserves the first chance to share in the fame. Dorothy agrees to visit.

Marcia

Avoid False Teeth Dropping or Slipping Ad

You needn't fear false teeth dropping or slipping if you'll sprinkle a little Pasteeth on your plates each morning. Gives all day comfort and teeth hold tight. Deodorizes. No gummy pasty taste or feeling. Get Fasteeth from your druggist. Three sizes.

Jealousy and revelation between Marcia and Dorothy at show finale

Dorothy confesses envy of Marcia’s wealth talent and engagement, admitting love for Frank Kendrick. Marcia reassures Dorothy their friendship strengthens, praises Dorothy’s performance, and they resolve to move forward with mutual support as Dorothy returns home to her family.

Dorothy Marcia Frank Kendrick Helen Waddell Mr. Burtis Dorothy Osborn Cornell

Athens Sees Rapid Growth in Residential Electric Use

Statistics from the TVA county fair in Athens Alabama show growth in home electricity since June 1 1934. When TVA service began there were 160 refrigerators 55 electric ranges and one water heater. By December 1 1936 counts rose to 580 refrigerators 275 ranges and 110 water heaters. Athens will assume 600 TVA rural customers across 200 miles of lines, creating the nation’s largest county wide electric system.

Athens Ala TVA County Farm Bureau United States

Lawrence County Gins 26450 Bales in 1936

Moulton Alabama December 7 There were 26450 bales of cotton ginned in Lawrence county from the 1936 crop prior to November 30 compared with 18604 bales ginned to November 14 1935 Farmers in the county enjoyed a strong production year and good prices were obtained Most of the cotton has been marketed with a few large farmers holding for higher prices.

Moulton Ala Lawrence County

York churches merge to share building and costs

In York Nebraska on December 7 denominational tensions eased as York's First Congregational and First Baptist churches agreed to merge. The Congregationalists will supply the church building and 60 percent of the funds while the Baptist group covers 40 percent including the parsonage and a preacher.

York Neb First Congregational First Baptist Congregationalists

Helprs End A Cold Quicker 2 Medicated Vapors

A medicated vapor treatment releases vapors by body heat and is inhaled repeatedly to reach the nose throat and chest. The combined poultice and vapor action loosens phlegm relieves irritation and helps break congestion.

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