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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1948

Page

10

Film melting pot boils as stars vie for top spots

Victor Mature says Hollywood is in another star-oligarchy cycle amid a prolonged industry crisis. He recalls a former "closed shop" era broken by war and notes a comeback of big-name stars and newcomers. Mature lists Fox colleagues likely to depart as coast guard service reshapes the studio scene.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Victor Mature Vic Martin Rome Gregory Peck Coast Guard 20Th Fox

Morgan County Community Notices and Visits

A crowded Sunday school session and local singers from the area attended services at Friendship Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. A W Hogan of Ebeneezer were present for preaching. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Burnham of Battle Ground and Mrs. Visa Hampton staying with the Bonds. J D Bonds remains ill. Various neighbors shared visits, with Mrs. W W Guthrie calling, and the Best family from Gary Indiana dining with the Bonds. A E Blevins bought a car, Mac Blevins plans phonograph collecting, and Jack McClellan moved to John Hogans farm. Howard Evans and family visited Jasper, as did Noey Braswell family.

Friendship A. W. Hogan Ebeneezer Stanley Burnham Battle Ground Wits Grew Mor Bonds Joseph Best Louise Gary Indiana J. D. Bonds A. E. Blevins Price Bryant Massey Mac Blevins Vinemont Rt. 3 Jack McClellan John Hogan Howard Evans Noey Braswell Jasper

Ww II Veteran Actor Sees Five Year Return To Work

The article notes a former nightclub figure who, after a Coast Guard rescue and four years away, resumes acting. He reflects on past fame, cites a later commendation from John Ford for My Darling Clementine, and forecasts smooth sailing for five years with a new contract.

Putida Coast Guard Clementine John Ford 20Th Fox

Daily Crossword Clues And Cryptoquote Puzzle

A crossword puzzle with across and down clues readable from the page, plus a cryptoquote section. The quote reads PZ PQJIUI CVUZ WZG OXVV CF JFGXFW YXBWXV and is attributed to a King Features Syndicate distributed line. The surrounding text includes hint phrases and a dated newspaper style.

Leap Year Fashion Hints Forecast Demure Spring Styles

New York fashion preview outlines 1948 silhouette with the shirtwaist girl echoing Gibson heritage. Hemline at twelve inches from floor and skirt to calf, shoulder pads retained, muted French influences, bold evening decolletage, and expansive bell skirts with rustling petticoats.

Dorothy Roe Associated Press New York Gibson

Morgan County View Local Social Snapshots

Mrs. Martha Williams and children and Mrs. Eva Morgan and children visited the Vern on Kelley family Sunday. Birth announced by Mr and Mrs Raymond Hogan a daughter Sie Lee born January 1 both mother and baby fine. Several residents visited relatives including Miss Lorene Turrentine and Mrs Thelma Milligan. J D Staples left for Florida for health reasons.

Martha Williams Eva Morgan Vernon Kelley Mae Turrentine Ruthie Turrentine Raymond Hogan Sie—Lee Amy Shaw Thelma Milligan and Elza Tucker Lorene Turrentine Wesley Hogan Dochia Turrentine Lelton Turrentine Dwaine and Larry Effis Poole “and Sons W. H Asherbranner J. D. Staples Florida Mont Wright Callie Looney

Tired Kidneys Often Bring Sleepless Nights

Kidney disorder symptoms include backache leg pains puffiness under the eyes and dizziness. Doan's Pills a stimulant diuretic have been advertised for over 80 years offering kidney relief and helping flush out wastes.

Doan

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