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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1934
Page
4
In Decatur citizens debate preserving the old bank building that gave Bank street its name. Community groups discuss restoration as a symbol of the town’s past and future, with funds redirected to support local clubs and civic projects.
Mrs. R. T. Sheppard improves at home after ten days illness. Owen and wife to return to Gardner Duplex on East Vine. Morris Dobbins remains unimproved at parents’ home. Caroline Jones ill at Ferry street home. Nancy Hackworth of Scottsboro returns after visit with Sheppards. W. R. Johnson visited Sheffield on business. Ruth Banks confined with severe cold. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Thomas reside in Murdock apartments. Thomas working for T V A. Gardner family and Eclair Cooper of Birmingham guests. Mrs. A. F. Houston able to be up after illness on East Lafayette. Mrs. A. M. Cook improved on Sherman. Reagin of Nashville visited sister Louis A. Neill. C. E. Spurlock and others visited New Market Pelatium. Mrs. Raymond Rowe and daughters Nell and Polly called to Elkton for mother’s illness.
An advertisement invites readers to write Mrs. Mildred Owens in Kansas City Missouri to learn a home method that allegedly helped her after 15 years of infertility and claims many others have found happiness.
Ryan School opened with strong attendance on January 1. The 4-H Club met January 4 with Gladys Crawford presiding. Members discussed demonstrations on sewing, laundry bags, cheese making, and future meetings. Basketball games vs Union Hill in Arab saw seniors 27 21 and juniors 39 16 in Union Hill wins. Better English Club met January 3 with Melvin McDaniel in charge. Program included Bible reading, poetry, jokes, and life road guides. A school play titled A Fighting Chance will be staged soon by student cast.
Mr. James Morrison of Mr. Hope is seriously ill at Baugh's infirmary, with local records noting the condition and care provided.
Jean Harlow and Lee Tracy lead the new film Bombshell opening at the Princess theatre directed by Victor Fleming. Harlow plays Lola Burns a glamorous star whose life is rocked by publicity and romance while Tracy voices Space Hanlon her fast moving publicity chief. The cast includes Frank Morgan Franchot Tone Pat O Brien Una Merkel Ted Healy and others in a brisk Hollywood satire.
The Jones school reports strong attendance as the new term opens. Names on the honor roll and perfect attendance lists include Buddy Hardin Millard Jones Dwain Moody Welton Holmes and Mary Lou Cook among others. Local residents Mr and Mrs Budd Suggs of Hartselle visited relatives while Miss Julia Price returned to resume school work after holidays.
Mrs Lawson White of Decatur Route 3 died last night at 6 50 at her residence aged 54 She leaves three daughters Mrs Mattie Kelly Mrs Tulley Alexander and Mrs Burkett Terry nine grandchildren and a sister Mrs Charley English Funeral services are set for this afternoon at 3 o clock at Shady Grove church with Rev J H Hill officiating Interment will follow at Rose Lawn cemetery directed by Priest
An advertisement claims a new ointment relieves psoriasis and eczema and urges those long afflicted to try it. It is signed by Edward B. Klowden of Chicago with an address at 519 North Central Park.
A string of scattered notes covers Barbs on Siam in America for a cataract operation and Prajadhipok pronunciation, Andorra arming 1700 men, Huey Long differing with Roosevelt on parts of a congressional address, Hitler warned about Levinsky, sport critics and Mrs Roosevelt amid 1934 debates on prohibition repeal.
A.C. Bailey of the Morgan County Buick Co. is in Memphis Tennessee on business and expected to return here on Tuesday.
Alabama industrial activity for 1933 averaged 36.2 percent below calculated normal in the first 11 months, with July near the normal and November 45 percent below. The composite index stayed above the national average, and cotton consumption by Alabama mills for 1933’s first 11 months exceeded prior years.
A trace of rain was recorded over the past 24 hours ending at 7 o'clock this morning. No significant precipitation was noted in the region.
A business caller from Jaixville visited Decatur today seeking opportunities. The event drew local interest as officials discussed potential collaborations and market conditions.
The local compliance board is considering two complaints presented at last week’s meeting. Charges filed by two former industrial employees allege violations of the trade code. A board decision is expected within the next few days.
Harry Higdon manager of local J C Penney stores will leave Tuesday for Birmingham to attend a district meeting of Alabama managers of the Penney company. The meeting will be at the Bankhead Hotel and he expects to return to Decatur Tuesday night.
A review of Maurois's portrait of Edward VII and his era. It traces influential figures from Kaiser to Lloyd George, Wernering a vivid tableau vivant of a transitional age. The work links imperial ambitions and diplomacy to the origins of World War I, portraying a dramatic crown and throne.
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