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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1937

Page

3

Convict Slayers Thrown Into Solitary After Tear Gas Surrender

Six convicts who killed a hostage and wounded a guard captain surrendered after tear gas was fired by National Guardsmen at a North Carolina prison. The six were placed in solitary. William B. Woods confessed to stabbing Captain Olin Sanders. January trials were planned for the inmates as authorities reported the events.

Columbia Olin D. Johnston T. Alex Heise William B. Woods Olin Sanders Sanders National A. Pletcher Spigner Captain Sanders C. L. Christmas Christmas Charlie Johnston James C. Dozier Roy Powell Woods Biloxi Miss Greenville County Herman Mooreman Detroit Mich J. W. Bair Sumter Roy Suttles Simpsonville Claytop Grans Rochester George Wingard

Peacock Feathers and Elusive Love in a Grand Setting

In a grand room full of gowns Mimi parades maid of honor dresses while Jerry struggles with his love for Mimi and fear of losing her to Lionel. Bernice frets over Lionel's future, and Mimi's mother hints at social battles as the group tours a lavish dressing room.

Bernice Lionel Jerry Mimi Knave Andy Mrs. le Brun Calico Mother Sylvester

Beloved Hart Selley Lady Lena Sharpley Dies At 69

Miss Lena Sharpley aged 69, a longtime Hart selle resident, died today at 5 30 AM at her sister Mrs R B Sherrill’s home after a week long illness. She is survived by a sister and a brother in Hart selle, three nephews and four nieces. Funeral services are set for 10 AM Tuesday at the Hart selle Baptist Church with Rev Frank T Smith and Rev Rudolph Scott. pallbearers named, burial in Hart selle cemetery.

Lena Sharpleys Hartselle R. B. Sherrill Miss Sharpley Mrs. Sherrill EF. H. Sharpley Baptist Church Rudolph Scott Methodist Church Jack Stone M. Speake Ernest Gibson R. A. Payne Charlie Quinn Sim Orr Peck

Mimi and the prize task amid a crowded scene

In a tense mood Mimi asserts love of life over poverty as Sylvester vacillates about a prize. The crowd gathers around Andy, Lionel, and others while Mimi toys with a kiss offer. The narrator reveals deep disillusionment beneath the lively, chaotic gathering.

Golfing Judgment: Why a Caddy May Know Best

A 1947 King Features column argues golf shots are personal yet a caddy often judges better. The caddy sizes up the situation mathematically, ignores feelings, and can guide club choice and aiming point when players hesitate on tough shots.

Alex Morrison Claily

Cotton plan attacked as price-boost effort debated in Senate

Washington December 13. Southern senators push government purchase of up to 6 million bales of cotton to lift prices to 12 cents a pound. The plan, offered by Senator Smith of the agriculture committee, faces sharp opposition as farmers seek to curb production to 10 to 11 million bales and avoid surplus.

Washington Smith D. C Senate Agriculture Committee Jesse H. Jones Reconstruction Finance Corporation Wheat Belt New George D.ga Cottom

Genuine Bayer Aspirin and Your Doctor

A health note advising to consult a doctor for frequent headaches and, for occasional headaches, to try Bayer Aspirin. It explains Bayer tablets dissolve quickly in water, delivering fast relief, and recommends asking for the full name Aspirin rather than just aspirin. A pocket tin costs about 15 cents in U S drug stores.

Sol Bayer United States

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