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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1932

Page

3

Wurder in Eden Ends Drive for Buddy Bailey

Jere Kane, exhausted by the Bailey murder case, dines with inspector MacQuarrie and two actresses Harmony Hale and another woman. Kane probes clues about Evelyn Deane, Buddy Bailey, and Chivington as Harmony hints at hidden connections and a possible lead on Buddy.

Jere Kane Buddy” Bailey Dorotha Dean Buddy Bailey Evelyn Deane Dorothy Kane Chivington de Seer Vsn Rae Rg Fe Ben MacQuarrie MacQuarrie Garden of Eden Harmony Hale Harmony Richard Bailey Batley John Lee Lillian Hull

County agent advocate urges Morgan county use Yarbrough

A Decatur Daily letter argues for restoring a county agricultural agent in Morgan county and praises John J F Yarbrough as an ideal choice, noting his industrious nature and civic work. The writer compares to Colbert county’s recent agent removal and urges consideration of Yarbrough’s proven service.

Decatur Daily Daily Morgan County Colbert Couny John JF. Yarbrough Alabama Ala

Record year for county marriages as licenses surge

Judge A. M. McConnell notes 1932 will be remembered for a high number of marriage licenses in the county. Tight Tennessee laws drive couples across the border, with 84 licenses issued in October, 78 in November, and 493 from January 1 to December 15. One day saw thirteen licenses and seven marriages.

A. M. McConnell Tennessee

Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Today

Daily receipts list carrots hay corn flour cotton seed potatoes oranges apples cabbage onions grapefruit. Carload hay prices for Johnson and Timothy and Alfalfa notes firm demand fair. grain prices show No 2 white corn and yellow corn at 40c, oats 26 4c. cotton seed at 10 per ton remains unchanged. Poultry eggs and various prices pay producers with small hens at 9c, white eggs 30c, fryers up to 13c, turkeys 12c, eggs declined 18, ducks up 1c. Fruit vegetables include sweet potatoes 65c cwt, Cullman Irish potatoes 15 per cwt, mustard and turnips 50c per dozen.

Birmingham Johnson Hay U. S Timothy U. 8 Alcatfa Alabama

Local Market Prices for Produce Meats and Poultry

A historical list shows mixed eyes mixed items and fresh produce priced per bushel per dozen or pound. Items include sweet potatoes 29 to sell, fresh butter 15 to 20 cents, carrots 40 to 80 cents per dozen or per dozen, cabbage 3 to 4 cents per pound, and various native dressed meats and poultry with prices ranging from 5 to 12 cents per pound.

Farmer Advocate Praises Untiring Efforts and Christmas Wishes

A letter from John R. Witt commends a person or staff for tireless work in farmers' interests and extends Christmas greetings hoping immunity from flu for all staff members. The tone is formal and appreciative.

Bama

Madison County plants for beautification effort

Madison county home demonstration agent Miss Elizabeth DeLoney reports farm people are keenly interested in landscaping. Six communities plan shrubbery and flower plantings around churches and schools and for roadside beautification with county nurseries donating 150000 plants including roses azaleas and boulevias.

Huntsville Ala Elizabeth DeLony Madison County Her County DeLoney Madison County Nurseries

Talladega Curb Market Sellers Realize 58.85 In November

In Talladega Alabama during November twenty six sellers at the curb market reported total sales of 58.85 on fine market days.

Talladega Ala

Teen’s threatening letters target governor’s wife for ransom

A 17 year old Coldwater Michigan high school student admitted to police he sent threatening letters for thrill. One letter to Mrs. Wilber Bruckner wife of the governor demanded $10,000 to prevent kidnapping.

Richard Odren Coldwater Mich Wilber Bruckner Michigan

Opelika and Auburn curb markets report November sales

Opelika curb market operated nine days in November with total sales of 216 dollars among six sellers. Auburn curb market also sold during nine days in November totaling 140 dollars.

Opelika Ala Mary Bailey Auburn

Child Is Improved Rankin Boy Recovers at Home

Little Rex Rankin son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Rankin showed improvement today at his East Gordon Drive home after a sudden illness Monday.

Rex Rankin Marvin Rankin East Gordon Drive

Detectives seek alibi break in Wanderwell murder case

Wanderwell witnesses pursue disproof of William Guy alibi for Capt. Walter Wanderwell's murder aboard a Long Beach yacht. Edward Delarm the Indian aviator is named as a material witness claiming Guy was at Delarm's Glendale home the night of the slaying, with Delarm's daughter and two others reporting conflicting accounts.

William (Curley) Guy Walter Wanderwell Long Beach Cal Edward Delarm Delarm Guy Glendale

Norton to Preach on Trinity Road Sunday

W. O. Norton, minister of the Church of Christ, will preach next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock two miles out on the Trinity road. His service follows in the same period of the week.

W. O. Norton Church of Christ Trinity Road

Burglar Hidden in Atlantic and Pacific Store

A night burglary at the Atlantic and Pacific Tea store on Second Avenue led to a small cash register theft and groceries taken. Investigators found a rear door opened from inside with no outside entry. losses yet to be fully tallied. The stolen amount was reported under $20 after a late bank deposit.

Atlantic and Pacific Tea Second Avenue

The Handwriting On the Wall.

A public notice invites readers to attend an event titled The Handwriting On the Wall. The announcement presents details for attendance and emphasizes community participation and interest.

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