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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1934
Page
8
A World Calendar Association report released today indicates possible revision of the current calendar in the near future. The presidential committee notes that federal and public bodies should support reform efforts to influence timekeeping and scheduling at all levels of government.
Louisville study finds seven of twelve beggars unworthy of cash aid. Tests determine if begging stems from circumstance or laziness. Police Court arrangements redirect chronic offenders to the workhouse while relief aids the truly needy and addicts receive treatment or punishment as appropriate.
A catalog style description showcases smart day wear including a two piece velveteen blouse with tweed skirt, a wool knit shirtwaist dress, a hairy ribbed sweet two piece, canton crepe outfits with overblouse peplums, silk cobble crepe looks with large scarves, and a wool crepe day wear set with plaid silk tie and bone buttons.
Vance A Gordon and Glenn Guy, guests in Gordon's home, drove along Limestone County bank of the Tennessee River to fish when their car got stuck. A wrecker, service truck, and two more trucks got mired as rain worsened the hole. After daylight a rescue crew with men and mules freed the vehicles. the fishing trip yielded no catch.
Bill Moore of the city police force has returned from Johnson City Tennessee where he has been at the bedside of his brother who is ill.
Hollywood location scouts identified about a dozen spots in and around the city to help stars get into character without long prep. Places include upper Franklin Canyon, Busch Gardens Pasadena, Stone Canyon Bel Air, Verdugo Woodlands near Glendale, Lancaster Lake in San Fernando Valley, Rustic Canyon Santa Monica, and more as famous romances were filmed at these sites.
Charles Lamer of Salina Kansas arranged a train trip for his daughter Carlotta a former University of Kansas coed to California. The elopement surprised the family and prompted local curiosity about the romance and travel plans.
Gov-Elect Bible Graves, after talks with H L Anderton of Birmingham, says he will seek a statewide referendum on liquor laws. The plan asks voters to choose among maintaining dry laws, allowing light wines and beer, or permitting hard liquor. Anderton says the alliance finds the plan acceptable and a draft referendum exists. Graves focuses on drafting his legislative program and has not announced new appointments. He will meet with Dr. George H. Denny and officials, including Col. Alf Tunstall and Gen. John Persons, as part of planning.
A brief meteorology update states no rainfall occurred in the past hour with no precipitation recorded during the last 60 minutes.
The passage lists locations used for on screen romance by the film industry. It cites Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan filming in Sherwood Forest on the Ventura Highway and notes other scenic spots like Castle Rock Santa Monica Goff Island and Malibu coastline as favored for love scenes along the coast and canyons near Hollywood.
Four years ago Reverend Gordon Hé built a strong leadship record at two local churches. As he departs, friends extend wishes for continued success in his field and future endeavors.
Mrs. E. A. Beard celebrated her eighty fourth birthday as relatives visit from Shire Tennessee. Attending were Ruby Flowers daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Flowers and Robert Kent son of Mrs R Kent and Mrs T KE om. The gathering occurred Wednesday with family members listed as speakers and guests.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Royer of Atlanta Ga were the holiday guests of his parents Mr and Mrs in Atlanta.
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