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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1932

Page

3

Murder of Richard Bailey drives Hoffmann tale to Hollywood

Dorotha and Nanette in a tense drama unfold after Lillian Hull’s confession and Bailey’s murder. Dorotha plots while Nanette confronts blackmail and loyalty as secrets surface about money and danger in Hollywood. The plot thickens toward a continuation.

Dorotha Lillian Hull Richard Bailey Nanette LeRbdi Nanette Lillian Bailey New Orleans Hollywod Hollywood Buddy Rudolf Holmes

One Sure Way to End Coughs and Colds Ad

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth, with additional healing elements aiding irritation and infection. It urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.

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Construction Will Reach Big Figure

Anniston, Ala. A $136,000 construction program begins the year with a five year tax exemption granted to Emory Pipe and Foundry Company, rebuilding the plant of the former Emory Foundry destroyed by fire. The project includes a warehouse and manufacturing addition at Utica Knitting Mills costing about $60,000.

Anniston Ala Emory Pipe and Foundry Company W. C. Wilson Emory Foundry Company Utica

Weather Summary From The Day At A Glance

The weather bureau reported a maximum of 45 and a minimum of 36 for the 24 hour period ending at seven o clock.

the Weather Bureau Severi O'Clock

Rainfall Totals and Ophthalmology Scale Note

The 24 hour rainfall measured .65 of an inch. Ophthalmologists adopted the dioptric scale to measure lens strength for vision correction.

Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Report

Birmingham market prices and shipments list hay corn cotton seed and alfalfa rates with U S No 1 and No 2 grades, receipts for carrots, and carload grain prices. Poultry eggs and fruit vegetable prices paid to producers are noted with brief market comments on firmness and steadiness.

Birmingham f.C.b Alabama

Fresh country butter and produce prices from a rural market

A list of grocery prices includes fresh country butter per pound, Irish potatoes by quantity, turnips in various forms, greens such as mustard and collard, carrots, dried peas, cabbage, nuts, and a range of meats and poultry offerings. Native dressed veal and hogs are priced per pound, with turkeys and ducks also listed.

1933 Chevrolet debuts with 192 improvements and bigger engine

Nearly 100000 workers back at work as the 1933 Chevrolet goes on display at Hill Chevrolet Co. The car features a longer wheelbase a more powerful six cylinder engine new body styling by Fisher and skirts that hide beneath parts along with the No Draft Ventilation. Mr Hill touts bulk purchasing power and lower costs for buyers. Special arrangements are made for Saturday crowds at the salesroom.

Chevrolet Hill Chevrolet Co A. Hill Fisher Hill

Police baffled by murder of Mrs Leona Buchanan in Dallas

A Dallas police case centers on the death of Mrs Leona Buchanan found in her apartment strangled with silk stockings. A note reading So you dont love eh and a pair of dice are the only clues, as investigators search for a motive and suspect in this baffling homicide.

Leona Buchanan Dallas Tex

Rotary club promotes Morgan County Shoe Day in Decatur

A special Rotary Club committee led by Henry Cullom and including Clarence Kloep fer Harry Higdon Reid Sherrard and Owen Wise mobilizes Shoe Day efforts. They place shoe boxes at Central Riverside Gordon Bibb Lafayette Bank Street J 8 Patterson Russell Speake Lee Goodyear Ligon Penney stores and Princess Theatre. Citizens are urged to donate old or new shoes and tie pairs for easy sorting.

Rotary Club of Decatur Henry Cullom Clarence Kloepfer Harry Higdon Reid Sherrard Owen Wise Morgan County Central High School Riverside High School Gordon-Bibb School Lafayette Street Bank Street Patterson and Russell Speake Lee Street Goodyear Second Avenue Ligon’s Penney's Princess Theatre

Meat Storage Up to New Point in Decatur

Decatur may see higher curing and storage volumes as Jervis Jones of the Decatur Ice and Coal Company reports large amounts of meat brought in from rural areas. The Decatur Ice and Coal Co has long offered this service to farmers.

Decatur Jervis Jones Decatur Ice & Coal Company Decatur Teed& Coal Co

Flower Hill Road Construction Request Before County Board

A Lawrence County delegation led by Dr. J. F. Huey asked the county board to build Flower Hill road. They argued the route would connect the valley sections of Lawrence and Colbert counties once completed, and the board agreed to give the project priority.

Lawrence County J. F. Huey Hillsboro Lawrence County Board of Commissioners Flower Hill Lawrence Colbert Counties Board of Commissioners

River rises with gauge at 13.3 feet this morning

The Tennessee river level continued to climb reaching 13.3 feet by seven o clock this morning. Officials warn of rising water affecting low lying areas along the riverbank as residents monitor nearby communities.

Tennessee

Morgan County High School News Highlights and Banquet

The November roll lists seniors and juniors by name. A football banquet at the Methodist church praises the team and coaches with speeches and performances by students. Basketball results from Danville show girls 20 15 and boys 38 17. Chapel program and a student led singing contest filled the week with devotions, readings, and close with a faculty win.

Morgan County High School Methodist Church Willard Floyd E. L. Stough Bob Pope Anne Wasson Frances Lee Margaret Schnell Shorty J. D. Weinman Ed Isley Joe Burleson Wriley Cunningham E. Gibson Pardee Chenault Dick White Pleaz Chenault Katherine Hewlett Mildred Groover Wildwood Maggie

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