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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1934
Page
2
Fragmentary notice referencing Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc Shelton with years 1912 to 1994 and Associated Press reuse terms. Content is largely unreadable but indicates archival publishing rights and photo or text credit notes. No clear event or person details emerge.
Unable to parse readable facts from the fragment. The text appears garbled with nonsensical names and unclear event. No clear person, organization, or place can be identified.
A fragment comments that even as a humorist, Hitler shows ruth in silencing opponents, noting the trouble with killing a man is that no execution leaves no trace or remorse, implying lasting impact.
The report notes Henry Horton a former governor of Tennessee and former speaker of the house died Monday. A farmer and miller by trade Horton rose to become governor through exceptional public attention and served as acting governor after Austin Peay's death. He remained a storied but controversial figure in Tennessee politics.
A city seeks a large public park for children play areas and athletic contests, accommodating huge crowds. The plan aims for shaded groves and rose gardens to enjoy summer evenings and moonlight. An unexpected discovery mentions land artist services available in Decatur.
City and county officials accept Delano Park and urge permanent supervision. The paper notes minimal staffing funded by Uncle Sam and warns against wasteful investments without a structured maintenance plan and a dedicated maintenance fund.
Decatur voices strong backing for the national scope TVA program and pledges cooperation with TVA offices. Residents express commitment to assisting authority efforts, aiming to uplift living standards, culture, and financial independence for future generations in the valley.
From Germany comes a mixed women’s note on Fourth of July events reported by Arthur Brisbane. The piece contrasts differences in observance and sentiment, reflecting wartime era attitudes and public mood.
Readers reflect on the July Fourth anniversary amid worries about Congress becoming a rubber stamp and fears for the US government’s functioning. A Berlin bulletin claims Hitler’s travel and hints Germany’s terror era may end. A Jewish Telegraphic Agency note says no anti Jewish demonstrations or molestations amid German crisis.
The report covers killings of Catholic leaders in Germany including Klausener and a priest critical of Hitler, with warnings to priests by the Silesian governor and European unrest over Hitler. It also notes a marriage license oddity in Wildwood New Jersey where a registrar refused a 32 year old groom marrying a 72 year old bride, citing child production as the end of marriage.
Dr. Logan Clendening explains evaporated milk as a safe alternative for families lacking reliable fresh milk. He details the processing to remove water and fat, its similarity to milk in nutrition and digestibility, and its cleanliness and convenience for infant feeding. An editor's note advertises six pamphlets by Dr. Clendening available for 10 cents each.
Montgomery July 5 AP state examiners are told by Attorney General Knight that the Elmore County Commission lacked authority to buy an electric fan for the examiner during a county books audit. The ruling delays cooling during the investigation of county officials accounts.
Edwin C. Hill, now past fifty, shifts from radio and lecture work to a high earning comeback as a newspaper columnist and news reel announcer. The profile traces his career from Park Row beginnings with Harding Davis and Charlie Summerville to Hollywood flirtations and a surge in public visibility as media platforms expand.
The article notes Helen Jacobs champions wearing shorts at Wimbledon and contrasts it with Helen Wills who played in skirts. It suggests Mary Walker would be shocked by modern tennis attire as outfits evolved from tail coats to shorts.
Builders advance on the five span Flint Creek bridge west of Lacon with concrete pouring planned. Invitations point to a July 4 dedication in Kokomo Indiana for Elwood Haynes the Decatur native who built the first practical American automobile. A granite monument was placed by the Indians Historical Commission and Hoosier State Automobile Association. Mr and Mrs Haynes have many local friends from visits when they lived here. Mrs Haynes was Miss Bertie Leuterman.
Mr Homer Guck and Mr Victor Watson of the Chicago Herald-Examiner present a large type claim that the Chicago Herald and Examiner shows the largest gain in total advertising for the month, highlighting renewed prosperity for their paper.
June copy praises the Chicago Herald Examiner staff for steady effort as it notes press line gains and losses. It also recalls royal marriage chatter as Queen Wilhelmina’s husband, the German grand duke’s son, dies at 58, and comments on the Prince Consort role and public perception.
European imported waiters in smart New York eateries display flair and technique, presenting bottles as if from Napoleon's cellar and twirling them in silver ice buckets. They draw higher pay than head waiters and few ever drink on the job.
Jack Denny led an easy tempo dance orchestra with understated pianissimo directing. Art Hickman, noted for restraint, kept the beat on drums without baton waves, leaving a lasting memory of his "Whispering."
Mr and Mrs Arthur Stephenson of Harteelle have returned home after visiting Dr and Mrs R M McGilathery.
Miss Lady Blewer Wallace visited friends in Anniston, spending time with local residents and calling on acquaintances during her stay.
The article profiles Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt as a reserved young heir who prefers rural living and has built a serious thoroughbred stable the youngest owned in America. He is popular with jockeys who invite him to join leisure games like seven up and tossing.
Incoherent OCR fragments reference Walter Wine On Broadway and other names. Mentions include a fall listing for the Bileworth Vines adventure, a rendezvous with Dillingét, Lecy Ickes’ son Mike saved recently, and a Germany seal involving "Conky." Also notes a court claim by Gary Leon denying intimacy with Mrs. Vallee and references to a kidnapping in the West tied to Robert Nelson’s reconciled party at a race-track.
Old track men claim a sharp instinct for horse flesh behind the stables while gos sip jugglers emerge near Broadway. The Park venue’s Gold Coast sees trade in apothecaries and travel agencies intensify as Fifth Avenue commerce grows. Realtors predict Park’s transformation from shanties to spires as ground leases expire within tor years.
Mayor La Guardia dislikes garlic taste and odor while Sutton Place dachshunds carry the name Vicki Baum. Gene Fowler may summer in the South Beas Erskine Gwynne writes a Place Vendome locale novel. Peter Arno enjoys quiet Southern tea rooms and Clara Bell Walsh attends every news reel. People discuss Broadway wagons and eclipse sights as Earl Carroll mood varies.
A garbled local note describes a midnight session at a club led by Alf Rosener, portraying a covert fundraiser and whispered insinuations about Fatima. The fragment hints at a controversial dance that sparked strong reactions and a public stroke of concern about the sultan-like authority.
The fragment references Charles Chesneys and Boris Lerman tied to Mae West. It hints at aging ex chorus performers, October birthdays and a relocated screen name. Ironies surface as references to a banned Mae West film and old fashioned gowns.
A garbled fragment hints at a dramatic public rumor about a Ford car model and production cuts. The text compares a man to a Pekingese and mentions an 600-a-day production reduction and a rumor of a person named Jack Larue in a social rooming context.
Notes from a busy Hollywood page mention religious shorts with Chic Sale, stalled area 28 time, and RKO Radio stories valued at 260000 last week. It also touches on war divorce gossip in Chicago involving Jean Dary and Margot, and infanticipation of Alan Mowbray.
Governor elect Bibb Graves told job seekers he will not consider applications until after the November general election. He urged withholding filings to avoid accusations of corrupt practices in both primary and general elections. Graves reiterated he has made no promises of jobs to anyone.
Priceville resident Miss Julia Price is expected to visit Miss Wilma Sue Shesats in Trinity later this week for a social visit.
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