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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1935

Page

8

Suspected homicide cases plague South Limestone area

Lamestone resident Welden reported no new clue on Audrey Jolly case as inquest found external violence but no definite cause of death at Decatur Mooresville bridge scene. Mary Morgan of Medford remains unresolved amid four nearby deaths including Claude Clarke and W L Stephens, all baffling investigators.

J. BE. Welden Lamestone Audrey Jolly Creek Limestone County Nan Cheet Decatur-Mooresville Road Dolly Welden J. E. Morgan Medford Mass Southern Railway Claude Clarke Mooresville W. L. Stephens

Mrs Jones Escapes Injury In Car Collision

Mrs Kimball B. Jones former city resident now welfare department superintendent in Huntsville escaped injury Tuesday afternoon after the car she rode in struck another vehicle. Jones was answering a relief call for a family at the time of the accident.

Kimball B. Jones Huntsville

Creomulsion Ad Warns of Three Days’ Cough Danger

An old advertisement urges quick action against a lingering cough. It touts Creomulsion as effective and harmless with no narcotics and promises a money refund if relief is not achieved. The copy emphasizes rapid remedy and urges consulting a druggist.

No Vegetable Bouillon Diet to Slim Down Readers

Gladys Glad discusses the bouillon diet as a weight loss method for women 6 to 10 pounds overweight. She outlines a vegetable broth recipe using carrots onions turnips tomatoes potatoes and celery and a daily schedule of bouillon and orange juice totaling about 14 glasses.

Blue Star Ointment Claims Quick Itch Relief

Advertisement promotes Blue Star Ointment to treat itch rash tetter foot itch ringworm and eczema. Claims medicine melts in and soothes while killing the itch. Includes money back if the first jar fails.

Beauty Question Column Hints at Ideal Figures

Weight H N K suggests a 22 year old girl of 5 feet 3 inches should weigh about 123 pounds. Editor notes Miss Glad cannot answer by mail but offers pamphlets on The New Figure and Beauty Culture for a fee, with self addressed stamped envelopes and coins for printing and handling.

Miss Glad

Wallace United States Economic Council Proposal

Secretary Wallace urges a four member permanent council to direct national policy via referendums. The body would issue questions to voters and laws would follow, immune from Supreme Court challenge. He envisions nonpartisan experts guiding continuous policy and a solemn referendum before entering any war.

Stephen J. McDonough Associated Press Washington America Henry A. Wallace Roosevelt Wallace Collier Supreme Court New Deal NIRA

Scrapers Busy Clearing Ice on Bee Line and Joe Wheeler Roads

Highway officials report scrapers nonstop on the Bee Line from Decatur to Athens and onward to Hartselle with an extra machine on the Joe Wheeler near Courtland. Ice and snow slowed progress, especially on the Courtland viaduct where snowbanks were high, and sand is used to cover slick spots until scraping completes.

Joe Wheeler Decatur Athens Hartselle Courtland

Fires Cause Minor Damage at Paul Poole Home and Mill

A slight morning fire at Paul Poole’s 320 Fourth Avenue West caused minimal damage before fire crews contained it. Later, a run to the grist mill in the former Dixie Purnic ture Manufacturing Company building yielded only a small loss.

Paul Poole Fourth Avenue West Dixie Purnicture Manufacturing Company

History of Navigation on the Tennessee River Studied

The Tennessee Valley Authority begins a statewide history project tracing navigation from 1670 to today. It seeks residents’ maps, photos, boat names, and memories, detailing craft evolution and river commerce, military use, and Spain era seizures, inviting submissions to J. Haden Allredge and Miss Mildred Burnham in Knoxville.

Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee River Tennessee Kentucky Indiana TVA White's Fort Ville United States Mississippi River Ohio Mississippi Fort Natche Spain Florida Territory J. Haden Allredge Mildred Burnham Transportation Economics Division Knoxville

Anti Tuberculosis Group Plans Countywide Sanatorium Fund Drive

A group forming to open the tuberculosis sanatorium at Flint will hold an organization meeting January 29 at the courthouse. They aim to complete a countywide fundraising organization to cover expenses for opening the institution.

Flint

Cullman Woman Mrs Miller Dies at 63 in Home

Mrs. William A. Miller a cherished Cullman resident died at her home Wednesday at 1 30 pm from pneumonia at age 63. Survived by three sons A C Birmingham J T Miami Robert Cullman route two. three daughters Lena Steadham Clara Burks Cullman route two. Lena Brock a sister Mary Brock Carrollton Ga T M Cole Carrollton Ga. 20 grandchildren. Funeral set 2 30 pm at Center Grove with Drinkard and Howell directing. She moved from Georgia 31 years ago and actively served in church and community work.

William A. Miller Cullman T. M. Cole Carrolton Center Grove Drinkard and Howell Miller Georgia

District Meeting of Pilots Delayed

The fourth district meeting of the Pilot clubs has been postponed indefinitely. It was announced the Lyons hotel gathering Saturday evening will be rescheduled to a later date to suit the district governor's convenience.

Lyons

Orr Baby Dies at Danville Home

Funeral services were held Sunday at McKindery for William Harry Orr infant son of Mr and Mrs Lovie Orr who died Saturday at their Danville route 1 home. The child is survived by its parents and other relatives.

McKindery W. W. Coleman William Harry Lovie Orr Danville

Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promote Kidney and Bladder Relief

An advertisement suggests 1d Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules can stop nightly awakenings by flushing poisons and acid from kidneys and reducing bladder irritation. It claims relief for other kidney and bladder symptoms such as burning passage backache and puffy eyes with directions to take the 35 cent package as directed.

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