Katharine Hepburn Tops Paris Film Fame Says Boyer
Hollywood gossip notes Katharine Hepburn dominates Parisian cinema per Charles Boyer who believes French audiences still flock to Little Women in English. He predicts continued strong showings while Claudette Colbert and Joan Crawford receive mixed reception.
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Harrison Carroll
King Features Syndicate
Ind
Hollywood
Katharine Hepburn
Paris
Charles Boyer
Walter Wangers
la Hepburn
Boyer
Katharine
Claudette Colbert
Joan Crawford
Toast of Paris
Joan
Woman Witness Says Hauptmann Helped Train Change
Witness Mrs. F. Von Velta of Hoboken recalls seeing Bruno Hauptmann in a subway station in New York City the night the Lindbergh baby was kidnapped. She told defense counsel she was momentarily confused and Hauptmann aided her in boarding the correct train.
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F. von Velta
Hoboken
N. J
Flemington
Bruno Hauptmann
New York
Lindbergh
Hatton School Opens Holiday News and Changes
Hatton students mark Christmas cheer and a bright New Year. Mary Thomas leaves home for Tennessee after marriage. Miss Lora Moody joins as new teacher from the University of Alabama. P T A reports a good meeting. Woodrow Burks returns home from college for holidays. Farewells to graduates Massie Vines Willie Steadman Carrie Landers Othel Masterson and Gathel Smith as they pursue new paths.
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Mary Thomas
Tennessee
Lora Moody
University of Alabama
P.T. A
Woodrow Burks
Hatton
Massie Vines
Willie Steadman
Carrie Landers
Othel Masterson
Gathel Smith
Speedy verdict in Ohio v Ula Smith case
In Cincinnati on January 5 the 12 jurors in the case Ohio versus Ula Smith, 19, asked when they could eat after hours of deliberation. Judge Fred L. Hoffman told them jury service is not a meal ticket. The jury returned a guilty verdict a few minutes later.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Ula Smith
Fred L. Hoffman
Hoffman
Drexel Will Grants Fortune To Parisian Friend
The will of Anthony J. Drexel leaves $25 000 and life income from 500 000 to Madame Helene Barth of Paris as a friend benefit in a Philadelphia will.
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Philadelphia
Anthony J. Drexel
J. P. Morgan and Company
Helene Barth
Paris
Crawford Christmas Party Guests Share Glitzy Night
At 3 30 a m Joan Crawford invited Franchot Tone to help open a box revealing a diamond and star sapphire pendant with bracelet. The Santa Anita opening drew film stars including Will Rogers Billie Burke Patricia Ziegfeld Mary Brian Dick Powell Gail Patrick Bob Cobb and more. The event followed sunlit California mood with industry crowd and many parties including W S Van Dyke’s long festive gathering.
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Joan Crawford
Joan
Franchot Tone
Franchot
Santa Anita
Bob Montgomerys
Chester Morrisses
Bob
Connecticut
California
Will Rogers
Billie Burke
Patricia Ziegfeld
Mary Brian
Dick Powell
Gail Patrick
Bob Cobb
W. S. van Dyke
Alan Mowbray Receives Five Gallantry Medals in World War I
Alan Mowbray is awarded five medals for gallantry in action during the World War I campaign. The honors recognize his bravery in critical operations and his service with allied forces on prominent fronts.
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Alan Mowbray
Rock Creek News Notes and Local Visits
Mrs Nettie McClure and Edith of Decatur visited her mother Mrs Margaret Julian. Mr and Mrs A B Black and Levy McKee traveled to Texas to see Mrs Black's ill mother. Susie Lewis and Eston stayed with Ed Oden at Oden Ridge. Marvin Crouch family and others visited relatives in Tennessee. Margrete Taylor and Frances returned home after a week with Jim Woodall family. Ferrel Oden, a nurse in Decatur, spent Christmas with Harve and Harv Owen family. Evelyn Oden visiting Decatur relatives. Carrie McKee ill with a cold.
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Nettie. McClure
Edith
Decatur
Margaret Julian
A. B. Black
Levy McKee
Texas
Black
Susie Lewis
Eston
Ed Oden
Oden Ridge
Marvin Crouch
Felton Mason
Tennessee
Margrete Taylor
Frances
Jim Woodall
Ferrel Oden
Benevolent Society Hospital
Harvey Oden
Evelyn Oden
Carrie McKee
Somerville Young People Have Party
Tom Wade Jr and Leatrice McClure hosted a New Year watch party at Wade’s Somerville home. The evening featured bridge and card games, festive decorations, sweets, and a post midnight porch salute with guns and firecrackers. Guests included Eva Peck Winnell Watkins Idell Brooks Mary Peck Hilda Gilchrist Weyodine Brooks Hermoine Gilchrist Ben Collier Guy Leeman J R Edwards Chas Collier Modie Lyle Walter Leeman Herbert Key Great Leeman Walter Wade and the hosts.
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Tom Wade, Jr
Leatrice McClure
Somerville
W.T. Wade
Eva Peck
Winnell Watkins
Idell Brooks
Mary Peck
Hilda Gilchrist
Weyodine Brooks
Hermoine Gilchrist
Ben Collier
Guy Leeman
J. R. Edwards
Chas
Collier
Modie Lyle
Walter Leeman
Herbert Key
Great Leeman
Walter Wade
Opposing Meetings In Saar Stir Tension
In Saarbrucken on January 5, fear rose over planned mass meetings by Hitlerite supporters and pro League of Nations factions. Officials warned disturbances may occur as the plebiscite nears, with both sides to assemble in the same community and precautions to prevent clashes.
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Saarbruecken
Saar Basin
Saar
League of Nations
Cartridge Belt Prevents Wound in Birmingham Raid
In Birmingham on Thursday night patrolman T. E. Lindsey and partner A. J. Bryant confronted a man in Riggins Quarters during a party raid. Buckshot from a window struck Lindsey in the arm while pellets battered his belt, deflecting safety. The suspect fled as police say they sought Red literature.
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Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Force
T. E. Lindsey
A. J. Bryant
Alex McKie Jr Flirts With Ties as Gift Idea
Omaha reports lawyer Alex McKie Jr who habitually wears four distinct neckties for different meals. He plans to send friends Christmas gifts showing the same four patterns and a card reading Merry Christmas 1935 36 37 38 from Alex.
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Omaha
Neb
Alex McKie, Jr
Scotland
McKie
Alex
Mortgage Sale Looms in Morgan County Alabama
The Federal Land Bank of New Orleans will sell the 40 acre tract in Morgan County Alabama on February 2 1935 at the courthouse door in Decatur to satisfy the mortgage debt. The land described is the east half of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter and the north half of the southeast quarter of section 23 township 6 south range 2 west. The sale includes a reasonable attorney fee and costs. CHAS H EYSTER is the attorney for the mortgagee.
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State of
Alabama
Morgan County
Emmitt Winton
Lueie Winton
Federal Land Bank of
New Orleans
Decatur
Towit
Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answer Grid
A compact list of crossword clues spanning across and down with numbers and brief prompts. Includes entries for geography, language, science, and common terms, plus abbreviations and a prior answer reference.
Malaria Scourge Claims 3000 Lives in Ceylon District
From Kegalle district near Colombo, nearly 3,000 deaths were reported today amid a malaria outbreak on the island of Ceylon. The report also noted about 50,000 cases, with a heavy death rate especially among women and many young children among the victims.
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Colombo
Ceylon
Indian Ocean
Kegalle
Neighborhood kids write playful note to stern neighbor
In Farrell Pa on January 5 a group of youngsters admit their boisterous ways and send Frank Steibley a card. They apologize for playing on his lawn and assure daily exercise, noting the back lawn may be ruined yet praising themselves for not breaking any windows in the past year.
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Farrell, Pa
Frank Steibley
Steibley
Illnesses and Improvements Mark Mt Hope Residents
Mt Hope reports several residents improving after illnesses. Everett Elkins and daughter Mable Lee are recovering at home, while Mrs McClanna han at Baugh's Infirmary in Decatur shows rapid improvement. Mrs Aldridge of Danville and her daughter are also improving, with Mrs Reg Dukenmier filling in.
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Everett Elkins
Mable Lee
Albert McClannahan
Baugh’s Infirmary
Decatur
R. C. Puller
Aldridge
Danville
Reg Dukenmier
Will McCary
Johnnie Jackson
Dee Stenson
Jimmie D. Martin
Dean
Child Labor Amendment Push Highlighted by President
Fragmented OCR notes report a today push for a child labor amendment and quotes the president suggesting the change is needed "for the moment" to advance the constitutional reform. The text references a drive and recalls prior statements urging passage.
Shelton Surrenders in Atlanta for 18 Month Prohibition Jail Term
Atlanta waits as Jan Shelton of Southern Illinois surrenders to federal marshal to begin an 18 month sentence under the national prohibition law at a federal penitentiary.
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Desert
Asia
House of Lords
Atlanta
Southern
Illinois
The Fallen Gladiator in Carnegie Museum Context
Pollis of Carnegie requests explanation for repeated sword removal from the museum statue The Warrior. The reclining figure with the weapon sits a few feet from the floor, leading Pollis to replace the sword about once a month while investigations continue.
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Pittsburgh
Jan
Pollis
Statutes
Carnegie
Jrsons
Local Socials Note A Weekend Visit And Gatherings
A fragmentary social note describes a Wednesday party with fresh meats served around 8 pm and guests reporting a good time. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. Tucker Speake and several friends visiting relatives, including Estelle Speake and Lorene, with Marguerite and Vic Moulton staying with daughter Mrs. Reg. r and Mr. Dukenminier.
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Tucker
Marguerite
Estelle
Vic Moulton
Reg. R
Dukenminier
Lorene
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