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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1934

Page

3

First Honeymoon Trials In Gypsy Morell Story

Gypsy Morell and Tom Weaver wed in a simple ceremony in a New York suburb while friends Lila Hotaling and Derek Bliss marry grandly in the city. Gypsy faces adjusting to city life as Tom plans a social visit with Vera Gray, stirring jealousy and tension.

Gypsy Morell Tom Weaver New York Lila Hotaling Derek Bliss Gypsy Lila Weavers Tom Long Island Beach Blisses Europe Vera Gray Blue Hills Clytie Altho Tom Helen Marr

Petition Seeks Rebuild Of Tombigbee River Bridge

Leading citizens of Demopolis York Farnsdale and nearby communities file with the Interstate Commerce Commission asking Southern Railway to replace its Tombigbee River bridge. They say the structure was damaged when struck by a government barge in December 1932 and has harmed social and economic life.

Demopolis Ala York Farnsdale Interstate Commerce Commission Washington Southern Railway Tombigbee

Hager guests visit Birmingham before returning to Michigan

Sergeant and Mrs. A. R. Hager meir and sister Miss Dora Turner of Selfridge Field Michigan are holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Turner on Fourth Avenue West. They will visit local friends in Birmingham before returning to Michigan.

A. R. Hagermeir Dora ‘Turner Selfridge’ Field, Mich W.H. Turner Fourth Avenue West Birmingham Michigan

Farm Prices and Shipments Report from Birmingham Markets

Market notes list delivered hay prices for U S No 1 Johnson No 2 Johnson No 1 Timothy No 2 Timothy and alfalfa grades with light receipts and steady demand. Poultry egg and butterfat prices posted with mixed eggs down and other prices unchanged. Cattle hogs and market fats shown with price ranges and general steady-to unchanged trend across classes.

Birmingham U. S Johnson Timothy

Lorado Taft and Bryan Referenced in Parody Note

A brief note highlights Lorado Taft as an American sculptor and William Jennings Bryan for his Cross of Gold speech promoting bimetallism. It also mentions Asuncion as the capital of Paraguay in a mistaken or bundled reference.

Lorado Taft Asuncion Paraguay William Jennings Bryan

Ruling on Polls Payments in Alabama

The attorney general of Alabama, Thomas E. Knight Jr., held that reserve Army officers who completed ROTC courses after World War II are not eligible for the poll tax exemption. The ruling answers a Marion county probate judge's question and clarifies that the exemption applies only to those who served during World War I.

Montgomery Ala U. S. Army Alabama Thomas E. Knight W. H. Cantrell Marion County United States

Mrs Turner Returns to Lead Birmingham Schools

Miss Margaret Turner has returned to Birmingham to assume duties in the city schools.

Birmingham Margaret Turner

Quotes and quips from a 1984 NBA service compilation

A collage of light remarks from a Columbia professor Adolphe Menjou and public figures. It notes U S mail handling changes by the Postmaster General Farley, NRA financials, and Mitchell returning a $50 box of cigars to a shipping firm.

Mitchell NBA Service, Inc

Local Produce and Poultry Price List Highlights

A historical grocery display shows per pound and per unit prices for eggs, sweet potatoes, butter, Irish potatoes, turnips, greens, carrots, peanuts, black walnuts, butter beans, native dressed meat, spare ribs, neck bones, country sausage, hens, fryers, geese and turkeys. Prices range from 2 to 60 cents per unit, reflecting regional market quotes.

Notice of Condemnation for Tubercular Sanatorium Land

Morgan County filed a condemnation application in the Probate Court to take land for a Tubercular Sanatorium. The parcel lies along the Bee Line Highway near the Old Pisgah road and E M Wise property. Hearing set for January 22, 1934. interested parties may appear and defend.

Alabama Morgan County Said Bee Line Louisville & Nashville Railroad E. M. Wise B. L. Malone

Ross Hotel in Athens Begins Modernization

The Ross Hotel of Athens starts improvements on the old section to merge with the modern central portion and wing. When finished the hotel will be one of the most modern small town hotels in the South.

Athens Ala Ross Hotel Ross

Tied Candidates Will Swap Offici

ATHENS ALa Jan 6 As the result of a te vote in 1932 primary in which W G and John D Morne each 1 248 votes for county or Arnett this week tendered resignation to Governor Miller after serving one year of the two year term and asked Governor Miller to appoint Morris for the remaining year The two men agreed that Arnett should serve the first year and then resign and ask that Morris be appointed for the second year of the unexpired term with local democratic executive committee backing the plan

Athens Ala W. G John D. Morne Arnett Miller Morris Democratic Executive Committee

County plans beautify Bee Line and Lee highways

Athens Alabama January 6 special report states a movement began here to beautify the Bee Line road and the Lee highway with plants shrubs and flowers across the county. The effort has resulted in renewed community involvement and local pride.

Athens Ala

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