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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1934

Page

7

Great Picture Captures L. M. Montgomery Characters On Screen

A film adaptation portrays Anne Shirley Gilbert Blythe Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert with convincing realism. Tom Brown as Gilbert Blythe and P Heggie as Matthew lead a strong cast including Helen Hegseth and Sara Haden in standout performances. The orphan heroine’s spirit and fiery temper charm viewers.

L. M. Montgomery Anne Shirley Gilbert Blythe Matthew Marilla Cuthbert Mark Twain Alice Tom Brown Lelbert Blythe Anne P. Heggie Helen eesJey Sara. Haden

Plus Fours And Feminine Skating Wear Highlight Fashion

The piece describes comfort in sports toys and winter apparel with a focus on skating outfits. It notes women’s preference for looking good while staying warm, featuring Schiaparelli and Hermes designs. Details include tweed skating skirts, knitted overblouses, wool scarves, berets, knitted mittens, leather belts, and antelope leather vests with metal clips.

Good Housekeeping Schiaparelli Hermes

Noted Canadian drama with strong 1950s stage atmosphere

The piece describes a production built around an old bachelor and spinster taking in a girl. Romance with Matthew and Marilla forms tension amid a long standing family quarrel. Scenic backgrounds evoke a Canadian province enhancing mood and setting.

Matthew Marilla

Snell Set To Retain House GOP Leadership Despite Dissent

Daily Washington Merry Go Round notes Snell will win re election as party floor leader. A secret Republican poll reports only a handful of votes against him, with no strong challenger emerging. The piece cites Snell's control over House battalions and weak opposition from Young Republicans and Progressives. In Uvalde his hometown, further local context is hinted.

Hanes Bertie Snell Potsdam New York

Bronchuline Emulsion Promises Instant Relief

Goldel's Drug Store guarantees instant relief with Bronchuline Emulsion after two or three doses with no cost if not satisfied. The remedy contains no chloroform or narcotics and no sugary syrup, is not habit forming, and is described as having a worse smell than taste.

Goldel

Garner Called Judge and Other Capitol Echoes

Texas figures label Garner as Judge reflecting his county judge tenure before Congress. House leaders debate committee slots for Arthur Mitchell amid his seating. Oscar DePriest, the Republican, leaves Indian Affairs and Pensions roles. Wolman eyed for Harvard professorship in Industrial Relations. Marble for the Supreme Court largely from Vermont Georgia and Alabama with Italian Court Chamber. Living room designs for a PWA slum project show lavish drapery and color. FERA tracks 245 newspapers via clipping service. Pete Lavezoli, key for Interior Secretary Ickes, curates all news and editorials.

Texas Garner Arthur Mitchell Chicago Oscar de Pries Mitchell Indian Affairs, Pensions Wolman Auto Labor Board Harvard Supreme Court Vermont Georgia Alabama PWA Federal Emergency Relief Administration Harold Ickes Pete Lavezoli

County High School Honor Roll Lists by Year and Students

County High School announces honor roll recipients across senior and junior classes. Senior I first honors include Billy Don Mitchell John Lee Burch Fraser Hanners Elizabeth Blair. Senior I second honors list Tyreene Payne Evelyn Rogers Elree Martin Woodrow Culver Monte Black Pete Wilder Floyd Pence Hilda Gilchrist Walter Spain Mary Lake Ethel Hough Virginia Smith. Junior III first honors feature Nell Gibson Mattie Sue Oden Jean Freeman Louise Payne Martha D West Marguerite Gulley Freda Kyle Jack Bean Bernice Bailey Louise Higdon. Junior III second honors name Fred White Maurine Black Alma.

In Whitten Marynelle Walter Jack Ransom Paul Wright Billie Don Mitchell John Lee Burch Fraser Hanners Elizabeth Blair John Puryear James Stephenson Dolly Walter Elizabeth Burleson Tyreene Payne Evelyn Rogers Elree Martin Woodrow Culver Monte Black Pete Wilder Floyd Pence Hilda Gilchrist Walter Spain Mary Lake Ethel Hough Virginia Smith Nell Gibson Mattie Sue Oden Jean Freeman Louise Payne Martha D. West Marguerite Gulley Freda Kyle Jack Bean Bernice Bailey Louise Higdon Fred White Maurine Black Alma

Somerville Fiddlers and Band Contest Sponsored by PTA

The Somerville school PTA hosts a fiddlers and band contest on Saturday night December 15 at 7:30. Prizes will be awarded to top fiddlers and bands, with proceeds benefiting the school.

P.T. A. of Somerville School

Florence Museum adds homespun coat from Reconstruction era

Florence State Teachers College museum records a new addition a homespun cotton coat made during Reconstruction Days. The fabric came from Wilkerson C Bowen of Crooked Oak Colbert County with thread spun and cloth woven by his wife Mrs Mary Bowen and stitched by Mrs Susan K Vaughn curator noting stitches rival modern machine work.

Florence Ala Florence State Teachers College Wilkerson C. Bowen Crooked Oak Colbert County Mary Bowen Susan K. Vaughn

Personal Scrapbooks Chronicle Ickes In Loose Leaf Pages

A 1934 United Feature Syndicate item notes how Ickes is shown in scrapbooks as a personal slant. This brief mentions loose leaf collections and pasted clippings highlighting the Secretary’s image for public consumption.

Ickes United Feature Syndicate, Inc

Make this Pattern 2088 for Crepe Dress in Fashion

Anne Adams pattern 2088 offers a crepe and velveteen dress with raglan sleeves and slashed cuffs, designed for sizes 16 to 44. The ad notes two fabric options, button trims, and a choice of long or short sleeves, with illustrated steps and pricing for pattern and book.

Doreen Anne Adams

Old Fiddlers Contest at Trinity School

An old fiddlers contest will be held at Trinity School on December 21 at 7 30 pm. Prizes for bands and individuals include piano guitar French harp and back and wing dancing. Proceeds go to the school.

Hatton News Highlights Community Events and Games

The Hatton county teachers meeting on December 8 drew wide attendance. A plate lunch was served on December 14. Dr. Danielley of the University of Alabama teaches a course. Hatton defeated C. Smith 27 to 9 in a December 7 basketball game. Both junior and senior teams hold the loving cups.

Hatton Danelley University of Alabama C. Smith

Visitor Here J. B. Marsh Visits Madison Business District

Local report notes J. B. Marsh a business visitor from Route 3 arrived in the city on Wednesday.

Honor Roll Recipients Named in Junior II Classes

The list names students achieving first and second honor rolls in Junior II. Included are Tyreene Walker Ada Ruth Prench for First Honor Roll and Malcolm Vest Mary Shaneyfelt for Second Honor Roll, with other named students Coyis Thompson Stanley Taylor George W. Vest Magnolia Fowler LaVerne Johnson Edna Jones Klare Norris Nora Walker Winnell Watkins.

Coyis Thompson Stanley Taylor George W. Vest Magnolia Fowler LaVerne Johnson Edna Jones Klare Norris Nora Walker Winnell ‘Watkens Tyreene Walker Ada Ruth Prench Malcolm Vest Mary Shaneyfelt

Bible Classes and Services At Decatur Gospel Tabernacle

Bible classes and prayer services are scheduled at Decatur Gospel Tabernacle. Friday afternoon prophecy class at 2:00 with Rev Glenn W Tingley on the second coming. 7:30 evening service. pastor Rev Joseph A Gomes to speak on The Bible's Great Paradox. Candle light service Dec 24 7:30 and Watch Night Dec 31 9:00 to 12:15.

Glenn Vv. Tingley the Tabernacle Joseph A. Gomes

Graves Confers on School Aid Plans

Governor-elect Bibb Graves flies to Washington to meet with Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Harry Hopkins. They aim to secure federal funds to keep Alabama public schools open during the 1934-35 session and to discuss potential state financing measures.

Montgomery Als Bibb Greaves Washington, D. C Harry J. Hopkins Federal Emergency Relief Administration Alabama Hopkins Col. Graves Washington FERA

Decatur Visitor W T Gay Drops In

W T Gay from route 1 Decatur was among visitors here Tuesday, joining locals at the event and sharing brief remarks.

W. T. Gay Decatur

River level falls on Tennessee gauge this morning

The Tennessee river gauge read five feet at dawn and shows a steady fall after 7 o'clock as river conditions improve.

Tennessee

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