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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1946

Page

5

The Strange Woman At Princess Theatre Opens Today

Hedy Lamarr stars in The Strange Woman opening today at the Princess Theatre. George Sanders Louis Hayward co star with Lamarr in a Bangor Maine early 19th century drama about Jenny Hager, a beguiling split personality.

Hedy Lamar Princess Theatre Jenny Hager Ben Ames Williams Jack Chertok Miss Lamar Hunt Stromberg United Artists Miss Lamarr George Sanders Louis Hayward Sanders John Evered Hedy Hayward Ephraim Isaiah Poster Gene Lockhart Algiers Poster Bangor Maine Meg Saladine Hillary Brooke Deacon Adams Rhys Williams Lena Best June Storey Hedy Lamarr Gene Lockmart Jane Storey Reys Williams Jack Cheator Edgar Ulmer Herb Meadow

Christmas Parties and Celebrations in Courtland

The W S C S of the Methodist church held a Christmas party at the parsonage with fellowship and gifts. A Christmas story tableau at the church featured music by Grady Terry and decorations by Mrs. J S Dunbar. A Childrens Home offering was presented. Several local families hosted gatherings and out of town guests attended.

Methodist Church C. G. Coggins Grady Terry C. C. Horton J. S. Dunbar Dorothy Prchett Mollie Sue Harris Leighton Bobbie McGwier Decatur Anne Lane Martin Germany E. S. Ballentine

Property Transfers In Lawrence County Listings

A ledger of deeds shows transfers from W D Blackman and others to multiple recipients including Wilbert Sivley, Barbara Moore to James Roberson, Edgar Winn to William Davis, and U S A to various individuals. Numerous transactions involve addresses in Danville Hart Selle Courtland and surrounding Alabama towns with values ranging from 200 to 2,000 dollars.

W. D. Blackman Wilbert T. Sivley Barbara Ann Moore James Franklin Roberson Edgar Winn William R. Davis W.L Sherrill Harvey Letson U.S. A E. B. Bruce H. R. Mitchell W. O. Hames Joseph E. Hames Harold Lang Mamie G. Aycock R. C Etta Wood E. E Lorene Wood Rheba Brown William C. Lansford

Sister Kenny Film To Open At Princess

The biographical drama Sister Kenny opens Wednesday at the Princess. Rosalind Russell portrays Nurse Elizabeth Kenny with Dean Jagger as her fiancé. The film traces Kenny’s battle against polio, clashes with medical groups, and the Minneapolis Institute opening with Dr. Brack as a chief antagonist.

Rosalind Russell RKO Radio Kenny Australia Alexander Knox Sister Kenny The McDonnell Elizabeth Kenny Dean Jagger Minneapolis England America Charles Brack Philip Merivale

Freddie Steps Out Bright Teen Comedy at Roxy New Year

A carload of merrymaking opens at the Roxy for New Year’s Eve with Freddie Stewart and June Preisser in Freddie Steps Out. The musical comedy blends swing by Charlie Barnet and Chuy Reyes band rhythms as a student lookalike plot leads to chaotic endings at Whitney High.

Freddie Monogram Roxy Theatre Freddie Stewart June Preisser Charlie Barnet Chuy Reyes Freddie Troy Whitney High Freddie Trimble Warren Mills Trim Yoany Ann Rooney Noel Neill Jackie Moran Frankie Darro Arthur Dreifuss Hal Collins

Cocktail Party Honors Miami Guests

A social event was held Thursday night in honor of Mrs. Learline Corsby and Miss Bruce of Miami Florida. The gathering welcomed guests and included light refreshments and conversation.

Learline Corsby Miss Bruce Miami Florida

Bells of St Marys shines with Crosby and Bergman

The Bells of St Marys stars Bing Crosby as Father OMalley with Ingrid Bergman as Sister Benedict under Leo McCarey direction. Supporting cast includes Henry Travers Ruth Donnelly Joan Carroll and Rhys Williams. Production credits note Dudley Nichols screenplay Robert Emmett Dolan music.

Jife St. Mary's Semares Crosby Ingrid Bergman Leo McCarey Father O'Malley Miss Bergman Sister Benedict

Duke of Windsor Abdicated English Throne

The article notes the abdication of the Duke of Windsor from the English throne at a certain age. It discusses the consequences for the royal family and public reaction, outlining the political and social upheaval following the key event.

Duke of Windsor England

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