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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1937

Page

3

Franco Strategy Frames Early Victory For Insurgents

An Associated Press analysis notes Franco’s insurgents poised to topple Lerida first, then Barcelona Valencia and Madrid as part of a domino plan. It describes a now stronger force backed by Italy and Germany and a shift away from French British intervention risks.

Edward J. Neil Francisco Franco London Neil Franco Lerida Zaragoza Barcelona Valencia Madrid Aragon Huesca Mediterranean Juan Negrin France Bilbao Santander Gijon Italy Germany Asturias Spain

Improbable Affection and War Talk in St. Louis

In September warmth lingers as Jerry Chandler reunites with Mimi and Lionel. The trio tours the city, praising a knightly statue while discussing Spanish Civil War stakes and foreign volunteers. Mimi plans a private ride with Jerry to Bernice's, despite Fuller’s teasing.

St. Louis Lionel Olga Jerry Mimi Bernice So Park Fuller Chandler Andy

Dark Ages Rendezvous Leaves Jealous Plot in Air

Jerry and Mimi meet under a cloud of suspicion as Lionel and Andy scheme around her. Mimi’s mother is allied with Andy in a plan that threatens Jerry’s peace and future. The scene ends with a cryptic warning and a cliffhanger.

Mimi Lionel Andy Jerry

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Uncharted Puzzle Start No. 1

Puzzle begins with five letter across and down words. Fill end squares, check tomorrow’s solution. Clues mix across and down include ambassa dor irony, diminutive Hawaii enfix, wrong letter hints, and wordplay on famous titles and items.

Congress Actions Roundup Amid Farm Bill Debates

The Associated Press notes Congress works on the farm bill with Senate and House amendments under consideration. Hearings continue on Roosevelt program and an inquiry proceeds before the Senate committee. A vote set 20 cents a mile for legislators travel to a special session. Wheat control was removed from farm bills, while the Senate Agriculture committee approved a seed loan bill.

Associated. Press Senate House Housing — Committees Roosevelt Senate Agriculture Committee

Local Families Gather and News From Durham X Roads

Durham X Roads news notes visits and illnesses across the community. Items include Olen Shaw and family visits to the Richards, Miss Mary Black with Lascille Marks, Bobby Gilbert ill with pneumonia, multiple spend the day gatherings, and updates on Annette Elledge and Jackie Marks. A baby born December 2 and school event at Clementsschool with Texas Ruby and Curly Pox are announced with benefit proceeds planned. Shirley Sims improves at home.

Olen Shaw Jack Richards Mary Black Ripley Lascille Marks Bobby Gilbert Harold Gilbert Charles Billedge Jack Richardson Sam Brooks D. O. Sale EB. C. Shaw Frank Durham Edger Allen Athens Maxie Marshall Decatur Milton Marks Place R. O Atheny Annette Elledge Juciie Marks F. W. Shaw R. E. Durham J. P. Flanagan Oakland Tom Brooks Marion Stinnell Carl Campbell Charles’ Elledge

Hog farm uses city leftovers in Illinois

Pred P. Weaver and his father run a hog operation in Plain dispersing Elgin dining room leftovers to feed young pigs for two and a half years. He recently married Fern Perry of Palatine, Illinois.

Plain, Ill P. Weaver Elgin Weaver Fern Perry Pala

Pastor Speaks From Bed At Baptist Church

The Sunday morning service at a Baptist church featured Rev. Co. Jr speaking from his bed using a public address system after his physician approved. The sermon drew attentive listeners as the congregation rose for singing and sixteenth new members joined Sunday school. Assistant pastor Homer Britton led the evening service and preached on The New Birth, while Rev. Cowell improved and hoped to lead Wednesday’s prayer and Bible study.

Baptist Church Co. Jr Homer Britton Cowell

Bandit Walks Away After Empty Stick-Up Demand

In Huntington Indiana on December 7 a bandit robbed a filling station attendant, Albert Kindler. The robber shouted this is a stick-up but Kindler’s laughter led to the bandit leaving in disgust without taking any money.

Huntington Ind Albert Kindler Ness Kindler

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