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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1950

Page

7

Comedy Bowery Boys Musical Blues Busters at Capitol

The Bowery Boys comedy opens at the Capitol with Leo Gorcey Huntz Hall and Adele Jergens. Sach Debussy Jones gains a new singing voice after a tonsillectomy and headlines a fashionable night club while rivals Lola Stanton and Rick Martin challenge the act with sharp humor and spirited performances.

Monogram Capitol Theatre Leo Gorcey Huntz.Hall Adele___ Jergens Gabriel Dell Jan Grippo Huntz Hall Sach Debussy Jones Sach Gorcey Slip Mahoney Bowery Boys Louie Dumbrowsky Rick Martin Lola Stanton Lola Miss Jergens Graig Stevens Bernard Gorcey Louie Dumbrowski Bowery Thrush Adele Jergens Huntz Hall

Detective Drama Filmed In Paris at the Capitol

The Man on the Eiffel Tower opens Wednesday at the Capitol with Charles Laughton Franchot Tone Burgess Meredith Robert Hutton Jean Wallace Patricia Roe and Belita. Laughton plays a Paris detective breaking a murder suspect’s resistance to obtain a confession amid a climactic scene on the Eiffel Tower.

Capitol the Capitol Franchot Tone Charles Laughon

Ancient chairs as emblems of official splendor

An early note observes chairs were ceremonial symbols of authority until the 16th century, rather than everyday furniture. It highlights how seating signified status in official settings, with practical use evolving later.

Coffee’s Spread Across Europe in the 17th Century

European coffee usage expands from its 17th century roots as traders introduce beans to courts and markets. Merchants, scholars, and tavern patrons help establish a growing coffee culture through port cities and urban hubs.

Peggy Brings Colorful Rose Tourney To Screen

Universal-International presents Peggy a Technicolor comedy opening at the Roxy in Pasadena. Diana Lynn leads as a Rose Queen hopeful with Charles Coburn Barbara Lawrence Rock Hudson and Charles Drake in supporting roles. Filmed on location at Pasadena landmarks including the railway station and Mt. Wilson.

Charles Coburn Barbara Lawrence Diana Lynn Universal-International’sechnicolor Peggy Roxy Charlotte Greenwood Pasadena Universal -International Roxy Theatre Holly Wood Frederick de Cordova Lucious Hollywood Charlotte Greenwood Rose Queen Rock Hudson Ohio State Charles Drake Southern California Mt. Wilson

Venezuelan government orders Berrellez expulsion

American chief of ais as is Berrellez ordered to leave Venezuela by the office of national security. No official reasons were given. Venezuelan sources say Berrellez sent news dispatches deemed insulting to the government.

New York

Hiss Granted Bail By Appeals Court Pending Supreme Court Ruling

In a two to one ruling the U S Court of Appeals allows Alger Hiss to remain free on ten thousand dollar bail while the Supreme Court reviews his perjury conviction. Hiss once aided the State Department was convicted earlier this year of lying about passing government secrets to Whittaker Chambers and received a five year sentence.

New York U. S. Court of Appeals Alger Hiss U. S. Supreme Court Hiss State Department Whittaker Chambers

Ten Top Tunes Arrive In Local Radio Countdown

The list features Tennessee Waltz The Thing Harbor Rudolph Red Nosed and Nevertheless plus My Heart Cries For You and A Bushel And A Peck showcasing popular selections in a regional chart.

the Thing Harbor Rudloph, Red Nosed Nevertheless You

Local families share holiday meals and visits across communities

Memphis couple the Cleeres hosted Christmas guests including the Sons of Stevenson and the Sapps from Danville. Stephenson and family hosted, and Lewis Sims visitors joined the Martins at Mt Hope. Roper from Marianna visited area friends. Bet​ty Stephenson hosted Susie Dobbins. Mrs Lucy Sapp a guest with the Sapps of Oakville.

Joe Cleere Memphis Orlee Stevenson Charles Sapp Danville R. C. Cleere Robert Stephenson Hugh Leeman Robert Hugh Austinville Emmett West Elmer Blackwood Hartselle Hugh Lindsey Betty Stephenson Bob Rushings Lewis Sims Mt. Hope Robert Stevenson Susie Dobbins Edd Long Oak Ridge Howard Sapp Oakville Gene Roper Marianna Florida Lucy Sapp

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