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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1929
Page
5
A broken-winged kite snagged on a telegraph wire foreshadows a dream crushed by grief. The poem contrasts the carrion wind and the vulture of sorrow with a once lofty dream that can no longer soar.
Margaret Pride of Tuscaloosa marries William Francis Howell Jr. in St Augustine Church on November 30 1929. The couple resides at 124 East Eighty Fourth Street New York City and the Pride family ties and university prominence are noted.
Mr T C Spight a well known local resident celebrated his ninety first birthday at his son W R Spight s home on Jackson Street A noon turkey dinner followed with family members and a small gift laden Christmas tree The Mothers Club Alabama Day program and various social items fill the remainder of the column highlighting local events and residents
Miss Suzanne Jones will travel to the University of Alabama on Sunday for a dance on December 16 and will attend several pre Christmas dances. Mrs Charles Wiggins is recovering from flu and can go out now. Mrs M S Broadus left Monday for Birmingham to join her daughter Miss Mary Broadus who studies at Mary Baldwin Seminary.
The Locked Door, a United Artists talking picture, opens at the Princess theatre with Rod La Rocque Barbara Stanwyck William Boyd and Betty Bronson in a drama of romance and nerve shredding danger. Stanwyck as Ann Reagan faces a pivotal sacrifice as her husband bears the blame. The all star cast and direction by George Fitzmaurice earn strong recommendation. The film runs today and Tuesday.
Rumors from a Birmingham newspaper interview claim two large Decatur stores on Second Avenue, destroyed by fire, will be rebuilt led by Cook brothers of Columbia and J A Buttrey. The Aycock building near the county courthouse may be used by a furniture dealer.
The fragment notes a traffic rule about staying on your lane on a divided roadway. No further readable details confirm location, date, or involved parties.
The Beach Associated Press Photo shows Isabel Ironson modeling vibrant exotic colors in pajamas that dominate Miami fashion for the winter season.
In the coming days a strong revival in tax assessment and collection is expected at the offices of H Troup and Hodges Crowe. The rush begins around December ides and lasts into the new year. Hundreds of property owners in the county have not yet listed their property for assessment.
Frank P. Lide, president of Lockmont Tire, will return early Tuesday to Chattanooga where the firm is opening several new stores after spending the weekend at home.
Mrs D C Almon has returned home after visiting friends and relatives in Huntsville.
Born to Mr and Mrs G v Strother on December seventh a ten pound son. Born to Mr and Mrs C Brougher at the Benevolent hospital a fine baby boy. Mother and child are reported doing well.
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