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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1934

Page

3

Dinner party at Millbank Manor foreshadows a secret

In a Christmas Eve gathering at Millbank Manor, guests including Donetta Millbanks and Lawrence Vane confront a hidden affair. Betty Potter overhears whispered plans between Donetta and a man named Lawrence as Roger Thornley arrives. Uncle Cyrus is summoned as tension rises and a possible intruder nears the manor.

Mid-Ocean Roger Thornley Gerry Roger Thorney Suky Santa Claus Miss Betty Cyrus Betty Potter Millbank Manor Lawrence Vane Donetta Dane Donetta Lawrence Betty Cyrus K. Mantel Cyrus K Uncle Cyrus

Local Notes From Mt Tabor Area And Hartselle Events

Community updates include gatherings with Mrs Luke Sharpe and baby visiting Mrs Frank Nuby, a leadership meeting in Hartselle, a postponed Demonstration Club session rescheduled to Union Grove, and plans for Christmas gift demonstrations and a tree drawing. Additional items report illness, a birth Elizabeth Lorance, a new home move, school attendance, a Danville preacher, and a Jewell Luker and Freeman Duncan wedding with home arrival.

Luke Sharpe Baby Frank Nuby D.C. Prince Hubert Parker W. E. Ryan Roy Moore Hartselle Union Grove Erien Rowe J. H. Reeves Bedford Cook Robert Lorance Elizabeth McCutcheon Edna Mae Lipscomb Lacey’s Spring Jack Reeves Hartselle Pike Lacey’s Spring Rev. Archer Danville M. E Jewell Luker Freeman Duncan Decatur

Doan's Pills Endorsed for Kidney Relief in 1934 Ad

An old Foster Milburn Co advertisement urges readers to use Doan's Pills to wash out 79 200 feet of kidney tubes and relieve dizziness and backache. It warns against risky cures and claims the product offers quick, non habit forming relief, with the claim backed by decades of use.

Jance Doan Foster-Milburn Co

Dare's Mentha Pepsin Promises Lasting Digestion Cure

An advertisement claims indigestion relief for many stomach ailments through Dare's Mentha Pepsin. It urges building a strong stomach rather than short term fixes and promotes the product as a guaranteed remedy sold by Goidel's Drug Store and other druggists.

Dare’s Dare Goidel

Arbuckle Company Visit Deteails Birmingham Delegation

Co. C Arbuckle of Birmingham arrived in Decatur on a business trip to discuss local affairs and potential ventures with area representatives. The visit underscores ongoing Birmingham Decatur business ties and planning for future cooperation.

Lost or strayed mules in Decatur seek return

Light bay mare mule seven years old and black horse mule eight years old about 900 pounds each. Reward offered for information or return. Contact G. M. Russell Route 3 Decatur or Aldridge's Mule Barn Decatur.

G. M. Russell Route 3 Decatur Aldridge

Defense counsel pins blame amid police ties claim

Jens Waal said Chief Defense Counsel Edward J. Reilly warned that police constraints would have allowed a quick cleanup. He blamed Col. Charles A. Lindbergh for resisting aid and pledged to summon Gov. A Harry Moore and police officials to testify. Attorney General David T. Wilentz expressed interest in reviewing newspaper accounts before deciding on investigations.

Edward J. Reilly Col Charles A. Lindbergh A. Harry Moore David T. Wilentz

Return Home After Birmingham Visit

Buster Strup and Misses Sara Hazlewood along with Marjorie Boles Ruby Phillips Louise Fox and Virginia Fox returned to their home here after spending Saturday in Birmingham.

Buster Strup Sara Hazlewood Marjorie Boles Ruby Phillips Louise Fox Virginia Fox Birmingham

Bukets Bladder Laxative Aded with Juniper Oil

An ad offers Bukets bladder laxative tablets containing juniper oil and buchu leaves for nighttime irritation and backache. It promises a 4 day trial with a 25 cent price and money-back by any druggist if unsatisfied. Includes Caddell Drug Co and Dillehay Drug Co names.

Caddell Drug Co Dillehay Drug Co Adyv

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