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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
4
A Western Union style plea appears urging assistance for lonely children this Christmas season. The notice, attributed to the Tennessee Valley Printing Co and Associated Press staff, asks readers to provide aid and comfort, listing a somber call for support amid a period of charitable giving.
A brisk note on fathers capable of trimming trees and embracing the holiday task. The text hints at capable hands and seasonal spirit without detailing specific events or people.
A church in Evansville Indiana hosted a service titled For Sinners Only that attracted a capacity audience highlighting a bold outreach effort as the world grows more restless.
A message urges sending in a lonely coupon to bring happiness to a child on Christmas morning. It emphasizes that without participation, a child may not experience joy on the holiday.
The Crimson Wide anticipates a large travel crowd and financial success as more than 60,000 tickets have been sold for the westward trek with 85,000 capacity likely to be reached before kickoff.
Fandom expresses desire to take the band to Rose Bowl. University leaders refuse to spend the money, causing Tide followers to lose conviction and cast among supporters.
Uncle Sam recruited 22 men from the 2 percent enlistment to graduate from the Lakehurst New Jersey parachute school. The final exercise required each man to jump from an airship with a parachute he had packed himself. All cadets completed the test without a single failure.
The Garden Club announced prizes for Christmas decorations this year fueling a rise in festive displays in homes and businesses. The season’s spirit prompts people to be more considerate, creating a stronger communal mood than usual.
A local resident traced a possible route showing rapid air travel from Decatur to Nashville to Fort Worth and on to Los Angeles for the Rose Bowl. He suggested returning home by an overnight flight, making the trip feasible within a few days.
Arthur Brisbane notes shifting patterns in modern life including unfamiliar health concerns and evolving social habits. Observations touch on perception, resilience, and the pace of change shaping public mood and behavior.
As the Hauptmann case nears trial in Flemington the press coverage expands beyond prior Scottsboro trials with reservations for eight to ten staffers, the court balcony allotted to reporters, and telegraph rooms. Observers foresee accommodations strain and a potential post Christmas boost for local hotels and cafes.
The article notes Alabama plans to raise cotton quality in 1935 after a weak allotment in 1934. It highlights support for the Bankhead Bill in Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties by about ten to one, and calls for careful cultivation to lift yield and grade while increasing food and feed production at home.
The City of Decatur moves toward building a municipal power plant with the Public Works Administration loan approved. Citizens and the city council push ahead despite TVA transfer plans, citing Roosevelt support and existing TVA power in nearby towns as justification.
The writer argues New York City may consider a municipal light and power plant to sell electricity and gas, noting tax issues, potential rate cuts, and comparisons with Canada. The piece also touches on Soviet and German political strains, labor unions, and aviation progress led by Roosevelt and Wright amid a mix of humor and commentary.
Dr Logan Clendening explains that adenoids are structurally identical to tonsils as parts of Waldeyer’s Ring. Adenoids help destroy infectious particles, recover faster than tonsils, and are often left in place during tonsil surgeries to maintain infection-fighting function in children.
Harry Richman returns to New York in a glittering nightclub performance. The veteran singer exudes energy and fashion while delivering a compelling stage presence that captivates sedate crowds and cabaret patrons alike.
In a harsh indictment, the piece claims the government aims to Germanize Christianity, resents the notion of a universal God gifted through Jews, and labels Aryan ideals as failing. It notes Berlin corruption with 600 arrests in a "Better Morals Drive," many from storm troops.
Athens Alabama December 30 Special report says the local church plans to enlarge its Sunday school facilities by adding a basement for more classrooms. Significant excavation is underway to prepare the space for growth in attendance.
The editor announces six Dr. Logan Clendening pamphlets available for ten cents each plus a self addressed stamped envelope. Titles include Indigestion and Constipation, Reducing and Gaining, Infant Feeding, Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes, Feminine Hygiene, and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
A division engineer's public report states that slightly over 70 miles of road are completed and maintained in the division under the state highway department. The Morgan County Medical So city held a banquet at the Lyons Hotel. Albany bids due for a new school building tonight. J D Garren and daughter Susan Beech plan to travel to Scottsboro for Christmas.
The weather observer notes a maximum of 50 degrees and a minimum of 25 degrees for the past 24 hours. The report records typical temperature fluctuation within a single day.
Miss Carol Dean Talley of Anniston who studied at a Louisville conservatory of music is the guest this week of Misses Helen and Ladye Bluett Wellace at their home in town.
The private mansions of Helen Gould Cornelius Vanderbilt and Samuel Untermyer remain between 42nd and 59th while a solid residential front vanishes. Rockefeller Center is credited with saving the thoroughfare from further decay and ensuring continued opulence for this generation and the next.
A crowded hole in the wall on 8th Avenue draws curiosity with a window card touting salt pork fried grits and Philadelphia scrapple. Libby Holman appears on stage as a Spanish senorita with laced bodice and veil in a graceful entrance.
Walter Winchell on Broadway recounts backlash over Barbara Hutton paying 45000 for poor relief and a charged open letter scandal. The piece notes critics call the move publicity seeking, while charity by wealthy women is common without press plugs. It cites Doris Duke and others and details fallout from a party where Dr. Dafoe and a reporter dispute arose.
A fragile scene unfolds with a dove like throat and luminous eyes as the audience weighs a memorable not for forgotten headlines. Charles Winninger offers calm support with smiles and soft whispers while applause runs generous yet restrained.
Jay Brennan, famed as a leading straight man in cross fire patter, has sought a new stage partner for ten years since the passing of his lively team-mate Bert Savoy. Each recruitment fell short, memory of Savoy's vivid performances casting a long handicap.
Col Creighton Webb tops town as leading dandy over 50. Fannie Hurst enjoys eight pets in her study. Jascha Heifetz stumbles before concerts before he begins to play. Ona Munson owns three pianos in her drawing room. Fred Stone sharpens a razor at home. Hamish McLaurin, famed novelist and traveler, is a skilled amateur musician. Erskine Gwynne, once Paris’s most notable playboy, now favors tea with lemon.
In a Libby Holman stage moment, Tika Chase delivers the night’s keenest lines as the wife of a philandering Spanish noble. From her balcony she fantasizes with a provocative quip about a Christmas peasant as a burly laborer passes below.
A Sun telegram from North Bay Ontario dated December 17 1934 thanks Walter Winchell for the broadcast. Allan Roy Dafoe recalls driving 250 miles with Charlie and Fred through snow to hear him arriving five minutes early and sending best wishes to Winchell and his colleagues.
Athens Alabama December 20 neighbors plan a $40 000 high school built by community labor during rock hauling week. Patrons donate teams and services to haul rock for a handsom two story native stone building with government aid lowering overall cost to negligible.
The Ricks brothers and Floyd Sharpe will give a musical concert at Flint School Saturday night, December 22. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the performances by these talented musicians.
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