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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1930

Page

3

Woodrow Wilson Memorial Film to Be Shown in Decatur

The Woodrow Wilson Film Memorial will premiere at Riverside High School auditorium Decatur with charity proceeds and school matinees. Critics from Raleigh to New York praised its historical accuracy, moving portrayal of Wilson, and its use as an educational cinematic memorial.

Wilson Decatur Birmingham Age-Herald Decatur i Decatur Oe Riverside High School Raleigh News and Observer Woodrow Wilson Charlotte News and Observer Woodrow Wilson Memorial Society Atlanta Journal Cowper America the Wilson History Princeton White House Versailles London Columbia State New York World Town Hall Theatre New York New Jersey New York Times Poli

Four Bodies Found At North Dakota Farm Mystery Deepens

Four bodies were recovered on a Watford City area farm, three from a grave in a barn floor, as authorities close in on the February Haven family disappearance near Schafer. Charles Bannon faces embezzlement charges linked to the case. bodies include E Haven and two sons. An infant body was found and identified, with Mrs Haven and another child still missing. Bannon led authorities to the farm after court actions and a call to his mother and attorney.

Watford City N. D Schafer Charles Bannon E. Haven Leland Haven Bannon Colton Ore C. A. Jacobson

Million-Dollar Confession Tolds of Building and Loan Theft

Hollywood building and loan chief Gilbert Beesemyer confessed to misappropriations totaling about eight million dollars from the Guaranty Building and Loan Association over five years. Whitmore and directors alleged the fraud involved related firms North American Bond Mortgage Company and Ganty Holding Corporation in Los Angeles, Beesemyer described as a principal in several groups. Beesemyer, 45, was taken into custody after the confession, with the association capitalized at eleven million and deposits above that.

Hollywood Cal Charlies .A. Whitmore Guaranty Building and Loan Association Gilbert Beesemyer Beesemyer Nto North American Bond Mortg Company Ganty Holding Corporation Los Angeles Whitmore Building and Loan Association Bank of Hollywood

Christmas Gift Suggestions Shine in Classified Ads

A fragment highlights festive buying in the Classified Section with brief notes on Christmas Gift Suggestions. The copy emphasizes quick, easy shopping by scanning the classifieds for holiday ideas.

Senate debate on Edgar B. Brossard confirmation

Senator Harrison of Mississippi opened discussion in the Senate over confirming Edgar B. Brossard of Utah as a member of the reorganized tariff panel. The notice highlights opposition to his appointment and the contest surrounding the confirmation.

Edgar B. Brossard Utah Senate Harrison Mississippi

Bancroft Cast Splendidly in Derelict at Princess Today

A stormy sea rescue drives the plot of Derelict starring George Bancroft and William Boyd. Rival captains battle ashore and afloat from Havana to Rio as a woman enters their world and a treacherous tempest decides their fates.

George Bancroft Princess Theatre William Boyd Havana Rio Bancroft Jessie Royce Ers Gary Cooper Boyd

Hillsboro Social Notes and Church Services

I J Goggans of Birmingham was here on business. The community heard news of visits, guests, and travels among locals with many mentions of Mrs. Mollie Terry Mrs. W L Owens and others. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and church services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rev L A Holmes presiding at Courtland in charge. Everyone invited.

I. J. Goggans Birmingham W. C. Howell de Greg Mollie Terry W. L. Owens Johnnie Q. Terry and Corum Walter Horne Mr. Horne Decatur Paul Fretwell W. L. Fretwell D. P. Woodall Lonnie P. Sweatt Gulfport W. H. Ennis Russellville Ala Jones Mildred Jennie Glenn Albuquerque New Mexico Mollie Morann New Hope J. H. Cross Cross William Burkett Corum Paul Stella May Cross J. W. Rich John Rich Quint Terry Paul Horton Mary Gilchrist Garnett Ennis Miss Mildared Alexander Moulton J. R. Walker Little Henry Walter Wylie Methodist L. A. Holmes Courtland Baptist B. Y. P. U

May Recover From Wounds From Knife

Staers Alabama December reports Robert Hall, wounded by Grady Terry of Hillsboro near Brown's Ferry this week, remains alive despite heavy bleeding. Terry fled and has not been found by officers.

Staers Ala Robert Hall Grady Terry Hillsboro Brown’s Ferry Terry

Ritz Theatre charity matinee aids county poor

In Athens Alabama a special matinee at the Ritz theatre will admit by charity. Viewers are asked to donate clothes shoes toys or food, with all proceeds turned over to local charitable organizations to relieve current suffering.

Athens Ala Ritz Theatre

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

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North Carolina Senator Slater Overman Dies at 76

Washington report says Slater Overman of North Carolina died after a brief illness following an internal hemorrhage. He served 28 years in the Senate, leaving wife Mrs. Overman and daughters Mrs. Snow Mrs. Gregory and Mrs. Hambly. Burial planned in North Carolina. The article also notes China’s 1910 textile counts for mills spindles and looms.

Washington Senate Slater Overman North Carolina Overman E. N. Snow E. C. Gregory Gilbert Hambly Salisbury

Classified Gift Suggests Satisfying Small Joys

A lighthearted note highlights small, thoughtful gifts that bring personal satisfaction. It emphasizes simple pleasures and the joy of giving in a homey, friendly tone.

Tom Mix Sued For Divorce By Spouse

Los Angeles reports a divorce suit filed by Victoria Mix against Tom Mix the famed cowboy star. The complaint alleges repeated absences from home since 1929 with long separations including October 1929, March to October, and a recent departure on November 26.

Tom Mix Los Angeles Victoria Mix Mix Tober

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