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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1931

Page

3

Rich Man's Fate and The Brat At Princess Theatre

A review notes George Bancroft in Rich Man's Fate as a domineering shipbuilder who learns love is richer than wealth. The piece also previews The Brat at Princess Theatre with Sally ONeill and a budding film debut by Allan Dinehart, plus a strong supporting cast and John Ford directing for Fox Film.

Princess Theatre Sally O'Neil Allan Dinehart Frank Albertson June Collyer Virginia Cherrill William Collier, Sr Farrell Macdonald Mary Forbes Albert Gran Louise Mackintosh Margaret Mann John Ford Fox Maude Fulton Collier

Susan Lenox, Her Fall and Rise Opens at Princess

Greta Garbo and Clark Gable star in Susan Lenox at the Princess theater opening Thursday. Gable rises to stardom appeal while Garbo delivers a striking performance in this modernized David Graham Phillips tale. Leonard directs a rapid, gripping production with a notable supporting cast including Hersholt Miljan Hall and Keith.

Greta Garbo Clark Gable Susan Lenox Princess Theatre Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Gable Garbo David Graham Phillips Robert Z. Leonard Wanda Tuchock Zelda Sears Leon Gordon Leonard Jean Hersholt John Miljan Alan Hall Hale Hamilton Hilda Vaughn R 1 Simpson Cecil Cunningham Ian Keith

Thomasville visitors to spend Christmas holidays here

Mrs. Fred Greer and her son Fred Jr plan to arrive next Thursday from Thomasville to visit sister Mrs Grant at 1323 6th Avenue South for the Christmas holidays.

Fred Greer Fred, Jr Thomasville Grant 6Th Avenue South Martha Grayson Emens Sullins Bristol Will Emans

Iron Telegraph Poles Used in India Against Termite Damage

In India iron telegraph poles replace wooden ones as white ants destroy timber supports. Officials say metal poles resist termite damage and prolong line life, improving maintenance and reliability across the network.

India

Steel workers aid the farmer in Cotton Industry aid

Birmingham survey shows steel workers support cotton recovery with over 3 million dollars in annual trade and 130000 bales processed here each year. Two mills consume 12000 to 13000 bales and two oil mills handle much of the cottonseed. Cloth worth about 2 million is produced and seed crushing reaches 1 million. Cotton from Tennessee Valley points is gathered here for shipment to the Carolinas and Mobile for export.

Birmingham Ala Tenessee Alabama Tennessee Carolinas Mobile

Mrs Rayburn Neville Hosts Yearend WM. 8. Meeting in Trinity

Mrs Rayburn Neville entertained the WM. 8. Monday afternoon at her Trinity home for the last meeting of the year. Devotional led by Mrs Frank Emens featured scripture readings and carols, followed by reflections on Peace and Love. Refreshments were served as members spoke of upcoming Christmas plans and visits with relatives in Memphis and nearby towns.

Rayburn Neville Trinity Frank Emens Luke John Fanny Crosby Sam Lile Jane Neville Bethlehem Hills Sivley

Lois Corbin's wedding plans stir Fulton Street hopes

Mrs Corbin prepares Lois's wedding dress as neighbors discuss marriage to Bruce Durand. Lois asserts modest means, rejects marrying into wealth, while Mrs Marchasa debates pace and price, delaying the seamstress work amid town chatter about social status and bridal dreams.

Lois Mrs. Bailey Alwa Delaware Street Bruce

Weather warns farmers to move cotton from exposure

Limestone county agent J. T. Belue warns farmers to store or pool cotton to avoid weather loss. He cites an authority who states exposed cotton with sun and no boards can lose 20 to 100 pounds per bale in months of bad weather, weakening fiber and reducing spinning value.

J. T. Belue Limestone County

Death notices from Danville Route 2 area

Danville Route 2 Friends of Mr Mose Brown announce his death last Sunday at home after pneumonia. He leaves wife seven children seven brothers and one sister. Five brothers reside in Texas others in Morgan county. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church south. Dan Stroup died Monday at his sister Mrs Dick West home on Danville Route 2 after weeks of illness. He is survived by six brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Stroup family cemetery Tuesday morning conducted by Rev H M Hudson. Mrs S L Hampton and daughter Wilmer and Miss Jewel Hogue were in Moulton Saturday. Anne Smith spent Monday night with Clarke McKay. Laverné Owen Hendrix Clemons and John McKay visited Miss Mildred Hogan Sunday.

Mose Brown Texas Morgan County Brown Methodist Episcopal Church South Dan Stroup Dick West Danville

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Crossword puzzle grid clues list includes across and down entries with various word lengths and hints. Answers cover nations, instruments, textiles, verbs, body parts, and mythology, forming a standard newspaper puzzle format with a final solution referenced as ASR WATE)

Market Price Fragments From an Old Ledger

Readable fragment lists produce prices for peppers and sorghum with unit weights and ranges. Mentions hot peppers and dressed hogs quoted per pound or per gallon in a compact marketplace record.

Modernizing at Elkmont Springs

Elkmont Springs is undergoing modernization after its purchase by J H Pritchard. The hotel is being enclosed for winter and heating equipment installed. Former owner Mr Kinnebrew has moved to Florida and new owners from Long Beach California are taking charge. Florence Sprigg, daughter of Mr Pritchard, becomes hostess. The springs, a regional landmark, are famed for beneficial mineral waters, and by summer the property will look very different.

Elkmont Springs J. H. Pritchard Mr. Kinnebrew Florida Long Beach Cal Florence Sprigg Mr. Pritchard

Ford Here For A Short Time Today

Flivver Ford former Auburn fullback and Falkville high school coach visited Decatur today. He said basketball at Falkville looks very good for the coming season.

Ford

First Long Distance Line NYC to San Francisco Opens

The New York City to San Francisco telephone line was inaugurated on January 25 1915 marking a major communications milestone. The event connected two coasts, with officials noting improved reliability and faster voice transmission for national calls.

New York City San Francisco

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