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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1935

Page

2

Thelma Todd Death Theories Shade Hollywood

Accidental carbon monoxide death theory dominates police inquiry into Thelma Todd’s death in a garage near her town home. Investigators note alcohol in Todd’s system and a dislodged dental filling while examining car ignition, battery, and blood flow indicators. Statements link Lupino and Weston to the late actress’s last hours and private funeral plans are arranged for Forest Lawn Glendale.

Wagner Gmail -Fortune India Todd Bert Wallis Bert Wallis Said Was His Opinion “That Miss Todd West Lupino Wallis Miss Todd Mds Los Angeles Harold Proppe Hollywood Baptist Church Pasquale Pat) de Cicco Odd Dutton The Beauty Roach Miss D Iy Herp

Cooper Wells Employees Christmas Party Planned at Civic Center

Decatur residents note Cooper Wells Employees Welfare Association plans a December 21 Christmas party at the Civic Center with prizes and a program. Plant will close December 20 to 30 for inventory and repairs.

Cooper-Wells Employes Welfare Association Civic Center A. P. Belt Cooper-Wells Frank Yaney Westminster Presbyterian Church

Actress Lays In State In Orchid Satin Casket

Prepared to pay their last respects, attendees gather as the actress lies in a coffin dressed in orchid satin while her body rests in a ceremonial casket.

Soldiers question captured Ethiopian officer near Maribor

Belgrade reports soldiers captured an Ethiopian officer near Maribor, but authorities doubt the claim and suspect the detainee is an American black man.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Maribor

Gillette to Return to Stage at 80 Under John Golden

William Gillette the famed Sherlock Holmes actor will return to the stage at age 80, announced today by John Golden who will manage his appearance. The veteran performer remains a landmark in American theater history as he resumes public stage work.

American Legion Post Martin Arena New York William Gillette John Golden

Apricot Squares and Fruit Balls From Sister Mary’s Kitchen

Mary E Dague shares simple dried fruit treats for health and flavor. Apricot squares mix apricots coconut nuts lemon juice and sugar then form sheets cut into squares and optionally dip in chocolate. Fruit balls combine prunes dates raisins figs nuts cinnamon and lemon juice into small rolled spheres.

Mary E. Daguenea

Breakfast and Luncheon Dinner Menu From Historic House

A dated menu lists meals for the day including breakfast with chilled applesauce cereal country sausage graham muffins milk and coffee luncheon featuring molded spinach creamed mushrooms toasted muffins pear rice pudding milk tea and dinner of calf s liver loaf baked potatoes creamed celery orange onion salad Cumberland pudding with hard sauce milk and coffee.

Stuffed Prunes and Dates Filling Instructions

Prunes washed and steamed, pits removed, stuffed with mixture of citron orange peel nut meats raisins and dates. If dry add lemon or orange juice. Dates can be stuffed with orange peel coconut and dates, or citron nuts raisins ground together with orange juice, rolled in sugar.

Market Quotations From Wall Street Stocks Rise In Mixed Session

Stock buyers focused on specialties as overall market paused after a brisk start. A. O. Smith led gains while Douglas Aircraft and Collins and Aikman posted solid advances on strong earnings and a large war department contract. Wheat firmed, cotton muted, bonds steady, and gold currencies rose in foreign exchange. Transfers totaled about 1,650,000 shares as Christmas shopping buoyed retail activity. CHICAGO Wheat firm to foreign markets strong with cattle and hogs up. top hog price reached $9.60.

Wall Street Victor Eubank Associated Press New York A. O. Smith Douglas Aircraft Case Western Union Texas Corp Seaboard Oil American Telephone Collins and Aikman Sears Roebuck Johns- Manville Santa Fe Great Northern God Dust Simmons Co Canada Dry War Department National Retail Dry Goods Association

Markets at a Glance in New York on Dec 18

Stocks steady with demand in specialties. Bonds rise as low priced corporate issues active. Curb markets improve oils and utilities rally. Foreign exchanges firm with French francs near parity. Cotton quiet as locals and trade figures indicate.

New York

Cotton futures close with small declines in New Orleans market

New Orleans cotton futures end barely steady with declines of 2 to 11 points as December and January contracts show slight losses. Prices for nearby months hover around 11.4 to 11.5 with later contracts trading near 10.8 to 11.0. Spot cotton also steadies with middling around 11.54 and a sales count of 1,515.

New Orleans New York

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Futures Close Quiet

Liverpool cot ton market reports 9 000 bales with 7 400 American as spot prices rise two points. American strict good middling 7.06 and other grades listed. futures end quiet with Dec 6.20 and later months near 6.19 to 5.91.

Liverpool

Liverpool Cotton Exchange Holiday Closure Notice

The cotton exchange in Liverpool will close from 12 30 p m on Tuesday December 24 until 11 00 a m Friday December 27 for Christmas. The market will close again from 12 30 p m Tuesday for the New Year vacation.

Liverpool

Court to Rule on Securities Act Challenge

J Edward Jones, a New York securities dealer, asks a court to review the Securities Act of 1933 claiming it invades states rights and grants unconstitutional powers. The government may join to uphold the law after Jones sought to withdraw a $100,000 securities issue following questions from the securities commission.

Terday J. Edward Jones New York James M. Beck Bainbridge Colby Jones Securities Commission 4

Period of closure from Dec. 31 to Jan. 2

Notices indicate a closed period from December 31 until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 2. No further context or specifics are provided in the readable text.

Potatoes See Weak Demand Across Markets in Idaho Bur Banks

In Chicago reports dull trading with a weak undertone for Idaho russet bur banks No. 1, few sales, mostly around 1.70 per cwt, with 1.80 per car for higher quality. Supplies moderate, shipments total 308, on track 227, open high low close figures shown.

Chicago U. S. Dept Idaho

Butter and Eggs Prices Steady in Chicago Market

Butter steady at 5,925 grade with 93 score creamery specials at 33 1-4 to 3-4, extras 32 1-4 to 3-4, firsts 31 3-4, seconds 30, and standards 32 1-2. Eggs 3,734 listed as unsettled with prices unchanged.

Chicago

Poultry Markets Report From Chicago Prices by Weight

Live poultry and dressed turkey prices in Chicago on December 18 show firm to steady markets. Hens under 4 1 2 pounds at 18 1 2 to 19 1 2, leghorn hens 15, Plymouth Rock 20 1 2, white rocks 21 1 2, colored 20 1 2, roosters 14 1 2, hens and young toms varied, no changes to dressed turkeys.

Chicago Plymouth Rock Springs

Hogs and cattle prices mixed in Chicago market report

U S Department figures show hogs 1900 head with 9000 direct active trading 10 to 15 cents higher than Tuesday average top 9.60 with most in 180 to 290 pounds. Cattle and calves total around 8500 with better grade steers and yearlings 25 to 40 cents higher on shipper accounts and top at 14.15 with several loads near 14.00. Fat stock and veal ranges mixed with occasional gains and declines across breeds.

Chicago U. S. Dept

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