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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1937

Page

8

Fight Preceded Film Comedian Healy Death Under Police Probe

Police and coroner opened a life ending incident inquiry into Ted Healy's death after a birthday night fight at the Trocadero. Healy, 41, reportedly sustained facial wounds and collapsed later at home, with officers noting a possible blow to the temple and a heart attack suspected as a factor.

208 Angeles De 22 Ted Healy Healy Frank Nance Wyantt Lamont Stooge

Healy Death Stirs Hollywood as Friends Rally Support

The actor Healy, once married to Betty Hickman and linked to Pasadena society, died suddenly after a day out at the Hollywood Brown Derby where friends notified his sister and Dr. Weinberg treated his injuries. He had a varied career from vaudeville to Hal Roach comedies and was linked to Warner Brothers during the Gold Diggers in Paris era.

Joseph Filkas Baker Healy Univer Hospital Culver City Hollywood Hills Sydney L. Weinberg Plaza Weinberg Jack Marcus Mtg John Ruddock Betty Hickman University of California At Earl Carroll Seees la Salle Institute New York Eddie Cantor al Jolson Hal Roach Warner Brothers Studio Paris

County offices close December 24 and 25

County agent B G Hall and home agent Prien Rowe announce closure of their offices on Friday and Saturday December 24 and 25. The farm security administration and agricultural conservation offices will adjust operations accordingly.

B. G. Hall Prien Rowe Farm Security Administration Agricultural Conservation Offices

Kellogg Dies in Minnesota World Statesman Frank Kellogg

Frank B. Kellogg former secretary of state diplomat and world court judge died last night in St Paul on the eve of his birthday. He served as U S senator ambassador to the court of St James secretary of state and world court judge. He was Spanish Born in New Bedford Mass and New Jersey ties noted.

J. A. Lepak Kellogg Lepak Burnham Harris Robert D. Clark St. Paul Jean K. Austin Seabury Stanton New Bedford Mass John Bradshaw Madison N. J United States Minnesota Court of St. James World Court

Detroit Patrolman Held After Accusation by Girl

Pa trolman Robert J. MacPherson of Detroit was held pending investigation after an 18 year old girl Jennie Plewins ki accused him of forcing his attention on her at a beer garden and assaulting her. He denied resistance claiming the girl did not resist his advances.

Robert J. MacPherson Detroit Jennie Plewinski MacPherson

Miss Dietrich Quits Studio in Hollywood

Hollywood reports confirm Marlene Dietrich has parted ways with Paramount, which indefinitely postponed the film French Without Tears. The Berlin born star, 33, may seek opportunities abroad while her future projects remain unsettled and her contract allows one more starring movie.

Hollywood Marlene Dietrich Miss Dietrich Paramount Dietrich Pictures Eas

Women Senators Get Free Haircuts in Senate Parlor

U S senators receive complimentary haircuts and shaves in the senate barber shop. Mrs Hattie Caraway and Mrs Dixie Bibb Graves the two women senators are treated to free beauty services in the senate beauty parlor.

U. S Senate Hattie Caraway Dixie Bibb Graves

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