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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1932

Page

4

Club Happenings Show Busy Social Season

Many clubs held meetings at members homes with hostesses including Mrs. Alan Wallace Mrs. Joseph Woods and Mrs. E M Chenault. Prizes were awarded to top scorers Mrs. Greer Mrs. Eugene Russell and Mrs. Raphael Sartor as groups shared refreshments and plan upcoming gatherings.

Alan Wallace McNeill Apartments Eugene Russell Marion Russell Greer Wallace Joseph Woods Paul Lee Johnson Street Raphael Sartor Lester Corbett Ralph Sartor

Personal notices update from local residents

Polly Maxwell leaves for Birmingham on transfer duties. Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCoy from Athens visit sister Mrs. Oliver Wade. Clyde Hendrix Jr. a national bank examiner, spends weekend with parents. Mrs. Terry Davis of Birmingham visits. Thomas Hendrix in Gadsden for a short stay. Taylor Ray and others travel to Birmingham. Daddy Bryant recovering after seven weeks illness. Alvin Bryant improving after several days illness. Mrs. John Wilkes and baby back from Montgomery. A. J. Taylor called to Waynesboro Tennessee due to father’s stroke. Mary Keenan and Mrs. William Gorman visit Florence relatives. Mrs. Thomas Hodson returns from York. Ted Flowers attends funeral in Huntsville. Marion Russell to move to Sheffield apartments. Mrs. Pick Dozier ill at Buttrey. L. R. Nash and H. K. Tankersley return from Bottlers Convention in Indianapolis. D. T. Harris of Chicago arrives to visit sister Mrs. J. D. Jervis. Margaret Smith of Huntsville visits Crawford couple.

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde to Open at Princess in Talking Picture

Paramount mobilizes a lavish production for the new talking Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at the Princess, with Frederic March in the lead and Rouben Mamoulian directing. The cast includes Miriam Hopkins Marian Marsh and a large ensemble as the film promises period sets and atmospheric scenes. Mata Hari starring Greta Garbo and Ramon Navarro opens at the Princess next. a major MGM production with Garbo gowns and top casting. The Cisco Kid, a Fox romance set in the Old Southwest, stars Warner Baxter Edmund Lowe Conchita Montenegro Nora Lane with James Bradbury Jr leading the supporting roster.

Paramount Robert Louis Stevenson Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Hollywood Paramount Studios Percy Heath Samuel Hoffenstein Robert Mansfield Boston Verson Frederic March Rouben Mamoulian Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Miriam Hopkins Hyde Dr. Jekyll Princess Theatre Edmund Breese Helen Jerome Beb Garbo Susan Lenox And Navarro Garbo-Gilbert Plymouth Rock Santa Cruz Desert Catalina Mountains Arizona Irving Cummings Coronado Tuqueson Tucson Catalinas Cummings Warner Baxter Edmund Lowe Conchita, Montenegro Nora Lane Old Southwest James Bradbury, Jr Charlie Stevens

Justice and Not Privilege Is Goal

In this continuation from page one a discussion centers on the theme of justice versus privilege with emphasis on fair treatment and law. The piece highlights ideals of equality before the law and public accountability while framing privilege as a barrier to justice.

United States Steel Corporation James A. Farrell Concern Farrell

Alabama interracial cooperation report warns on crime and justice

Burton cites a 1930 pattern where crimes against whites receive harsher sentences than offenses within black communities. He notes illiteracy among mob victims and urges fair treatment, juvenile delinquency help, and white–black equality in law enforcement under the Alabama Commission on Interracial Cooperation.

Burton Alabama Commission On Interracial Cooperation Commission On Interracial Cooperation

Equal protection aims outlined for life property and education

The text emphasizes legal protection of life and property and education opportunities for children. It frames the effort as human relations rather than race relations, with both races as beneficiaries of the program.

Good Day At Decatur Curb Market

A bustling Decatur curb market saw many sellers with choice local products and a brisk turnout of consumers. Cash trades boosted farm income and fed Decatur trading channels with steady sales.

Decatur

Tolley of Mooresville Visits Decatur Priday

Jos H Tolley prominent South Limestone county planter from Mooresville was recorded as a business visitor in Decatur Priday.

Jos. H. Tolley Mooresville Limestone County Decatur Priday

Hightower gets life term for conspiracy murder in Kentucky

William Hightower, Evants coal mine union president, was found guilty of conspiracy to murder in the deaths of three Harlan County deputy sheriffs last spring and sentenced at Mt Sterling Kentucky to life imprisonment. During the trial the presiding judge barred reporters from the Knoxville News Sentinel.

Harlan County Kentucky William Hightower Evants Coal Mine Union Mt. Sterling Hightower Knoxville, Tenn News-Sentinel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bridge Club J. R. Daniels Harry Carpenter Ninth Street L. G. Smith Tyndall N. L. Kiley Alma Butler Arthur Holder Marguerite Griffin Ben Gilbert Herbert Bétterton C. O. Sanduskey Herschel McCluskey W. A. Dixon J. B. Collum Meeting OF Missionary Society Woman's Missionary Society J. F. Butler Seventh Avenue, South Rook Club Ferry Street Book Club 8. H. Malone M. J. Knight R. R. Banks David Drake Bridge Junior Berean Club Misses Clarke Evelyn Lee W. H. Lee Fourth Avenue West Eldon Jones D. Brock Kyle Mrs. Chenault E M. Chenault Mo’ Club W. Dinsmore W. P. Baugh E. D. Bailey H. M. Spence Chenault H. McDougal Julia Bingham Bob Clarke John McGehee Dinsmore Mrs Sheffield Apartments Eastern Star Mary Lou Daney O. E Westminster Westminster Woman's Auxiliary M. R. Rankin First Presbyterian Auxiliary Woman's Auxiliary First Presbyterian Church F. 8. Hunt Will Wyker W. M. Voorhes Wyker A. W. Hill First Methodist W. M First Methodist Church First Baptist W. M First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Beethoven Club Central Methodist Society Central Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Church For the Voice W. H. Winton Vick Toleoto Thrift North Alabama Building & Loan Association Vine Street Tennessee Valley Bank Peti Safe J Investment DAY Mr. Farmer Alabama Polly Maxwell Birmingham Telephone Company Robert McCoy Athens Oliver Wade Mr. Wade Clyde Hendrix, Jr National Bank Examiner Clyde Hendrix Terry Davis Thomas Hendrix Gadsden Taylor Ray Pryor McRee A.?. Bryant Daddy Bryant Alvin Bryant John Wilkes Baby Montgomery A. J. Taylor Waynesboro, Tenn Mary Keenan William Gorman Florence Thomas Hodson York Ala Ted Flowers Huntsville Mrs. Flower East Church’ Street L. R. Nash H. K. Tankersley Indianapolis Ind D. T. Harris Chicago, Nr J. D. Jervis Margaret Smith W. E. Crawford Oal Decatur Coal Mfg. Co Marian Marsh Wagner Bros. Studios Miss Marsh John Barrymore Edward G. Robinson William Powell Marsh Warren William Regis Toomey Anita Page Joyce Compton Emma Dunn J. Parrell MacDonald Judith Vosselli Norman Foster M-G-M Hero Originals of Crue Lee Morgan County National Bank Bank ST. Scanlon Princess Hoot Gibson Sally Eilers Buffalo Bill Talking Screen Fredric March Miriam Hopkins Rose Hobart R. L. Stevens Marian Aarsh Ho Was Warren Williams Lionel, Barrymore and Lewis Stone O’henry Wankan Baxter Amma Lowe
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