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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1937

Page

7

Local Family News and Community Notices

Relatives of Mrs. Mollie Black visit at her bedside including sister Mrs. Nettle Gerratt of Lacey's Spring and daughter Mrs. oO. C. Couch of Rescue. Brothers Frankie of Huntaville and Marm of Rescue nearby while Mr. Eason stays with the Beavers and his sons Dee and Boyd. Cecil Holmes briefly hospitalized in Flint. Community events note Christmas tree on Dec 18 at 1 30 pm, and electric grist mill installation by Herbert Hobbs. Wedding news for Miss Altha Sanders and Louie Tapscott on Dec 4.

Mollie Black Nettle Gerratt Lacey's Spring Oo. C. Couch Rescue Frankie Huntaville Marm Eason Joe Beavers Dee Boyd Cecil Holmes Flint Hospital Drinkard-Howell George Wooler Ruth Roy Dmonstration Club C. R. Hood W. L. McCutcheon Herbert Hobbs East Pike Altha Sanders Louie Tapscott Mack Sanders Edd Tapscott Hartselie Charlies Billy Moore Athens D. G. Luker Columbia, Tenn Winfrey Day Woodland Mills Tom Kyle Coleman Johnson Falkville Freeman Duncan J. F. Luker

Landon Declines Candidacy Claim After Arrival at Club

The 1936 nominee told newspapermen upon arriving for the gridiron club that he will not be a candidate if offered. He stressed the statement did not imply an immediate withdrawal or final decision.

Landon Gridiron Club

Fanny Brice May Lose Her Man to Eleanor Holm Jarrett

Fanny Brice faces possible heartbreak as Billy Rose considers marriage to Eleanor Holm Jarrett the swimmer once legal obstacles clear. Jarrett’s husband Arthur Jarrett sues the swimmer amid unfolding drama in Los Angeles.

Fanny Brice Comedienne Billy Rose Rose Eleanor Holm Jarrett Eleanor Arthu Jarrett Fanny Los Angeles

Key Club Names Its Officers Soon

The Key Club at Riverside High School heard W. T. Jordan speak and named nominating committees chaired by Charles Green and J. O. Colvard. Members include Henry Dey, Billy Duncan, Withers Peebles, and James Arthur Jones. Committees report next week and officer elections will occur after Christmas. Prof. Leon Moody to attend next meeting.

Key Club Riverside High School W. T. Jordan Charles Green Henry Dey Billy Duncan J. O. Colvard Withers Peebles James Arthur Jones Prof Leon Moody

Aunt Myllicent Bartholomew Gains Custody Of Freddie Bartholomew

In Los Angeles a court named Aunt Myllicent Bartholomew as guardian of 13 year old Freddie Bartholomew. The legal guardianship follows a nine month dispute over his purse and welfare tied to a film industry incident.

Los Angeles Myllicent Bartholomew Freddie Bartholomew Freddie

Manufacturers call for coalition government in new Prosperity push

American industry urged government and labor to form a coalition government and to improve the prosperity program promoted by the National Association of Manufacturers as of December 10 in New York.

New York National Association of Manufacturers

Beautiful hands and nail care by Glad Glad

Miss Glad describes beauty hand care routines to keep hands smooth and white. She warns against rough skin and suggests manicures, pumice with olive oil, and nightly cleansing. Also hints at leg exercises and steam to promote form. Articles invite readers to write for more beauty guidance.

Gladys Glad America Juliet

Mimi and Jerry in a twilight walk through Mimi’s world

After Olga’s party Jerry Chandler confesses he loves Mimi and is urged to marry her. He pursues Mimi through the city to her modest home, meets her seamstress aunt, and learns more about Mimi’s life while considering a future with her and opposing Mrs. Le Brun. A separate note mentions Greenbelt residents seeking dogs in the model housing project.

Olga Mimi Mrs. le Brun Andy Bee Shae Miss le Brun King’s Highway le Brune Mimi Ras Old City Jerry Juliet Lucille Jerry Chandler Mia Merrick Darling Cherie Aly Mystery Delmyr Angel Greenbelt

Make This Jumper Dress Aimed For School And Town

New jumper dress hits the season offering practical smart style for school office or trips to town. Pattern 4662 by Anne Adams includes sizes 10 to 20 with step by step instructions and a new pattern book available for home sewers.

Anne Adams Bette New York N. Y

Frigid Season Seen With 29 Below Here

In ONeill Nebraska on December 10 the local thermometer read 29 below as Elmer Bowen, weather observer, described a severe cold spell. Bowen sent the instrument to Washington for adjustment and comparison with other readings.

O'Neill Neb Elmer Bowen Bowen Washington

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