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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1940

Page

7

Honor Roll Announced for Gordon Bibb School

The Gordon Bibb School公布 honor roll for the fourth month lists students by grade with teachers named. Junior First Grade includes Billy Levin Billy Lee Bobby Bell Bobby Freeman Aleen Thrasher Ruth Tonn Patricia Walker. Senior First and Second Grades feature Bobby Christian James Abbott Willard Freeman Irving Golden Robert Hill F W Sharp Jr Leon Sims Mary Glenn Green Eugene Town. Other grades list selections under Miss Lee Miss Peer Miss Maner Miss Jolly Miss Winton Miss Briscoe and Miss Simmons with their classes and teachers.

Gordon- Bibb Givens Billy, Levin Billy Lee Bobby Bell Bobby Freeman Aleen Thrasher Ruth Tonn Patricia Walker Blackwell Bobby Christian James Abbott Willard Freeman Irving Golden Robert Hill F. W. Sharp, Jr Leon Sims Mary Glenn Green Eugene Town Miss Lee Roy Freeman Mary Alyce Archibald Betty Jean Hallmark Terre] Wemzel Miss Peer Clarence Aday Lewis Bethany Tommy Fitzpatrick Billy Royer Wanda Lawhorn Joan Phelps Peggy Wilson Miss Maner John Williams Hattiebbs Betty Fay Julian Darsia Lee Wiggins Ernest Ferguson Percy Mae Walker Clem Bobby Archibald Charles Henry Davidson Forrest Pate Thomas Quinn Sneed Miss Jolly Karl Mittwede Byron Thomas Martha Abbott Dean Hargrove Janett Patterson Marjorie Scroggins Lois Town Miss Winton Margaret Walker Miss Briscoe Raphael Thompson Miss Sirmons

Three Cases Heard in Police Court Today

Three cases were heard in police court here today with two charged with disorderly conduct and one with petty larceny. The theft involved a carton of cigarettes from Brock Spight Wholesale house. Chief of Police W P Moore blamed a rise in vagrancy on cold weather keeping bums from traveling.

Brock & Spight Wholesale House W. P. Moore

Bienville Hotel Leased by LSU in Long Term Deal

The Bienville Hotel at New Orleans tied to the double dip scandal was leased by Louisiana State University for ten years and two months to Charles Reed of New Orleans for 303,500 dollars. Dr. Paul M. Hebert, acting university president, announced the agreement effective February 1.

Baton Rouge Bienville New Orleans Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Charles Reed Southern

Dr William D Haggard Dies at 67 in Palm Beach Hotel

Palm Beach Florida January 29 Dr William D Haggard former AMA president died of a heart attack in a hotel yesterday. The Nashville Tennessee physician and surgeon was 67 and widely known for medical research and surgical skill.

Palm Beach Fla William D. Haggard American Medical Association Nashville, Tenn

Starnes and Foe Face Off in Montgomery Court

Circuit Judge A. E. Hawkins presides in Montgomery as Starnes challenges an opposing party in a case dated June 29 with unclear year. The partial note hints at a courtroom dispute featuring named parties.

Starnes Foe Montgomery Ala A. E. Hawkins

Curves Still Fashionable In Paris Dressmaking Trends

A Paris survey finds strictly feminine styles dominating fashion with military looks waning. Summer lines reintroduce ankle-length frocks with rose trims, garden party gowns, pastel chiffons, and long evening skirts in black wools and blue satins. Silk jackets, wide skirts, decollete tops, and bold trims like pockets and embroideries define the trend.

Alice Maxwell Paris Jersey

Hotel Fire in Montgomery Claims Life of Man

A downtown Exchange Hotel fire in Montgomery killed 70 year old real estate man Thomas Charles. Coroner M B Kirkpatrick said Charles apparently set himself afire while smoking in his room. Fire damage confined to the room with smoke and water impacting a corridor and several other rooms. The hotel on Court Square drew hundreds of guests and politicians as smoke and firefighting drew attention.

Montgomery Ala Thomas Charles Montgomery County M. B. Kirkpatrick Charles Chester L. Ingram Court Square Montgomerys

Fort Payne Candidate Qualifies for Fifth District Race

Ft. Payne confirms qualification with the secretary of state today as a candidate for Congress in the Fifth District opposing Rep. Joe Starnes of Guntersville.

Ft. Payne Secretary of State Today Congress Joe Starnes Guntersville

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