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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1932

Page

3

Murder Clue Ties to Nanette Case and Kane

Detective Jere Kane intensifies pursuit in a Beverly Hills murder case linked to Nanette Hull. A bloodied dirk found under a divan and a bloodstained handkerchief prompt Kane to question visitors, while Rudolf Holmes requests a meeting about Nanette.

Jete Kane Nan Hull Richard Bailey Deane Lillian Hane Rudolf Holmes Beverly Hills Mr. Kane Coronier Srerenewten Kaneex James Kane Bertillon Miss Bailey Miss Hull

Somerville Woman's Missionary Society Meeting

The Somerville Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Louis Turney's home on Monday the 26th. The devotional was led by Mrs. Turney, followed by a business session and refreshments for Mesdames Archer, Dimaway, Norton, Groover, Wade, Lyle, Johnson, Ford, Watkins, Turney, and Miss England. The next meeting will be with Mrs. B E Waugh for a special program.

Somerville Woman's Missionary Society Louis Turney Mrs. Turney J. W. Archer J. P. Dimaway Norton W. L. Groover M. L. Wade Pattie Lyle J. F. Johnson Robert A. Ford W. 8. Watkins Maggie England

Holiday visit brings Misses Andrew home

Misses Marvalene and Thella Mae Andrew of 1318 Sixth Avenue South have returned after spending Christmas with friends and relatives in Birmingham.

Marvalene Thella Mae Andrew Sixth Avenue South Birmingham

Rift in Noble Family Divorces Lady Furness from Lord Furness

American film star Thelma Morgan Converse known as Lady Furness has filed for divorce in London from Lord Furness amid a public rift. Since their 1926 marriage she has been a prominent figure in British society and social events with the Prince of Wales often in attendance.

Lady Furness London Thelma Morgan Converse Lord Furness Prince of Wales Lord

Florette School Extends Holiday Break Amid Illness and Weather

Due to bad weather and illness among pupils the Florette school district dismissed for an extra week during the holiday season. Principal Kyle Rigby says hopes to resume normal operations for the full term with favorable prospects.

Florette Kyle Rigby

Falkville Man Improves After Severe Illness

J H Hardin of Falkville Route 2 is improving at home after a serious illness.

Falkville Hardin

Rock Creek School Reopens After Christmas Vacation

Special notice that Rock Creek School resumes Monday morning January 2 after two weeks off for Christmas. Miss Lessie Lewis will return to supervise the school at that time.

Rock Creek Lessie Lewis

Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Update

Receipts in carloads today show shorts seed flour and cotton for Birmingham delivery with hay prices for Johnson hay and Timothy alfalfa. Market comments note light May receipts slow demand and mixed grain prices with poultry and eggs largely unchanged amid local social notes.

Birmingham Carlots Johnson Hay U. S Timothy U. 6

Local Market Prices for Meats Poultry and Produce

Prices list native dressed veal and beef from 5 to 8 cents per pound, hogs at 5.5 to 7 cents, spareribs 6 to 8, backbone 6 to 8, country sausage 10 to 12 cents. Poultry includes hens on foot 5 to 6, fryers 8 to 10, turkeys 9 to 11, geese and ducks listed. Produce shows eggs at 36 to 50 cents per dozen, sweet potatoes to 50 cents per dozen, collard greens 80 to 90 cents per dozen, black walnuts 40 dollars per bushel, peanuts 3 to 4 cents per pound.

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Community News Notes From Local Families

Mr and Mrs R Lamon and children from Chapel Hill visited the Lamon family and spent the weekend with Sparkman in Oak Ridge. Reamer Anderson plans Christmas with his mother in Manter Tennessee. Jame s Jey celebrates Christmastide with parents in Florette. Elbert and Elvin Kitchens stayed with relatives in Hartselle. Mr and Mrs Dewey Miller of Pulaski Tennessee visit relatives here. Lois McCulloch of Decatur is spending the holidays with her parents. Maurice Lowery and Jodie McDougal from near Five Points attended the singing Sunday afternoon. Mrs B B Lamon is improving after illness. Mr and Mrs R M Owens and daughter Katherine spent Saturday night with Sum merford. J A Washburn spent Sunday with J S Washburn of Basham. Mr and Mrs Marshall Long from near Moulton spent Thursday night with J M Washburn. Jim Brewer from near Elkmont visits his daughter Mrs Dave Sams. Misses Katherine and Josie Rogers were Sunday dinner guests of Miss Eva Kitchens. Miss Mattie Washburn of Basham is visiting relatives this week. Earl Lamon and Clenton Robinson near Trinity spent Sunday night with Howard Lamon. Lauris Lamon spent Sunday night

Florette Elbert Elvin Kitchens Hartselle Dewey Miller Pulaski Tenn Lois McCulloch Decatur H. L. McCulloch Maurice Lowery Jodie Mc Dougal R. M. Owens Katherine Summerford J. A. Washburn J S. Washburn Basham Marshall Long Moulton J. M. Washburn Jim Brewer Elkmont Dave Sams Sams Josie Rogers Eva Kitchens Mattie Washburn Earl Lamon Clenton Robinson Trinity Howard Lamon Lauris Lamon

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Mixed

The page lists an extensive crossword with clues across and down spanning biology to literature and science. It includes names, symbols, and terms like president, acid, plane surfaces, inlays, compass points, metals, and poets, typical of a puzzle feature.

Bellowed

Death of Dr Harry C Hubbard under investigation

An inquiry follows the death of Dr Harry C Hubbard of Jackson Michigan who is believed to have killed himself by ingesting poison capsules. He had given such capsules to two sick patients, both of whom died suddenly. Hubbard a student of Chinese customs allegedly followed the practice of Oriental doctors who take poison themselves to atone for fatal remedies.

Harry C. Hubbard Jackson Mich Hubbard

Local residents greet Christmas with family visits

Eva News notes Sunday dinner with Miss Irene Patterson by Mr Argin Goodlett Mr Carl Chance and Miss Lucy Frost. Ce dar Creek pair Will Wright and the Hawkins family host Christmas with relatives. Aubrey Moses of Gadsden visits father W T Moses. Ralph Oden of Auburn spends holidays with Lonnie and family. Mr and Mrs A J Williams and daughter Katie Lee celebrate Xmas.

Argin Goodlett Carl Chance Lucy Frost Irene Patterson Will Wright Cedar Creek Hawkins Aubrey Moses Gadsden W. T. Moses Ralph Oden Auburn Lonnie Oden A. J. Williams Katie Lee

Christmas Visits From Area Families

Mr and Mrs Rob family and Mr and Mrs Boyd celebrate Christmas with W T Frost. Miss Peggie Merril visits Montevallo family for the holidays. Mr and Mrs Jack Boyd and family spend Christmas with W T Frost. Mr and Mrs Robert Williams dine with Bud Ringe and family. Miss Virginia Patterson visits with Miss Viven Ryan and family. Miss Jewel Burnett visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Martin. Miss Lorene Puryear spends Sunday night and Monday with sister Mrs Robert Adams.

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Charles Winfield Smith Free Jere Kane Holmes Nanette Goidel Second Avenue Somerville Group B. E. Waugh Mistel Lord and Lady Furness Lucille Washburn Misses Rogers Ruthie Mae Louise Evelyn Jean Lamon P. F. Washburn T. B. Southern Southern Lorene McDougal Audrey Dodd Harris Martin Eula Clayton Annie Rufus Owens Decatur Chamber of Commerce Macedonia News R. Lamon Robert Albert Oscar Chapel Hill Walter Lamon Mrs. Sparkman Oak Ridge Reamer Anderson Manter James Jey Persia Som Tr The Republic East Previou Russia el el Z Ae Yietel Zar Ian Harry Hubbard EVA News U.C. Penney CO New Coats the Commercial Printing Dept Decatur Daily
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