Cameraman views Hollywood beauties and brains in film era
Leon Shamroy, veteran director of photography, argues Hollywood lacks true beauty today but rewards intelligence. He notes silent stars like Barbara Lamarr and Olive Thomas as beauty benchmarks and explains modern lighting and makeup elevate smart actresses, while some stars remain only passable beaut ies.
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Hollywood
Leon Shamroy
Hedy Lamarr
Barbara Lamarr
Olive Thomas
Betty Grable
Shamroy
Shamray
Betty
Alice Faye
Claudette Colbert
Garrett to head probe into Houston Sheriff Watford
Attorney General Thomas L. Lawson announced Silas Coma Garrett III would go to Dothan to complete an inquiry into accusations against Houston Sheriff A G Watford. State examiners charged irregularities in the sheriff’s office and billed back 1189 including 387 for feeding prisoners.
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Montgomery
Ala
Thomas
Lawson
Silas Coma Garrett III
Dothan
Houston
A. G. Watford
Garrett
Dixon
C. C. Brooks
A. D. Funderburk
Watford
Common Pleas Court
Bass Jump Surprises Four Fishermen at Parsons Lake
Four anglers from Mr. and Mrs. Russell Crawford and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thurston fished without a bite during a holiday trip near Parsons Kas. A two-pound bass leaped into their boat, ending the outing with a surprising catch.
Demand for good apartments drives daily want ads
Good apartments remain in high demand and renters look to Daily Want Ad pages to find available units. Listings highlight prime locations and competitive rents, while landlords seek quick occupancy through concise notices.
Birds fight over scraps on a roof near Bill Bailey
On a morning in a grand house a pair of blue jays battle over meat atop a roof. Bill Bailey and Jeremy Tucker observe, learn boxing basics, and Gayle arrives in a white swimsuit sparking playful tension and a chase through the garden.
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Bill Bailey
Bill
Jeremy Tucker
Jeremy
Hog production in state to decline
Alabama's 1940 hog production will show a rather sharp decline due to poor corn and peanut crops last year a severe winter and low prices in 1939. The state crop reporting service estimates a 23 percent decrease.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
State
Limestone County Bank Opens With 100000 Capital
Limestone County Bank becomes the first bank in the county with capital stock set at 100000 dollars after stockholders approve increasing capital from 60000 dollars. The move marks a milestone for Limestone County's financial sector in Athens.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County
Limestone County Bank
Fortune No Bar To Love In Greek Orthodox Nuptials
Virginia Cocalis a Wellesley graduate marries George McMillan a Baptist newsman despite a will stipulation that she forfeit $25 000 if she wed outside the Greek Orthodox faith The ceremony at St Nicholas Greek Orthodox in Newark was attended by Archbishop Athenagoras Best man Hartley Howe son of Louis McHenry Howe and the couple plan a honeymoon then residence in Washington D C Fatherly fortune of Soteros D Cocalis funded the legacy to each daughter and the sister Mrs Cabouras reports gifts will compensate the sacrifice.
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Jeremy
Gayle
Tucker
Jeremy Tucker
Bill Bailey
Newark
Virginia Cocalis
Wellesley College
George McMillan
Washington
Knoxville, Tenn
McMillan
Maria “Cabouras
St. ‘Nicholas
Athenagoras
New York
Chysanthe Cocalis
Elizabeth
Hartley Howe
Louis McHenry Howe
Roosevelt
W Agen
Cocalis
Deal
Cape Town
W. Va
Cabouras
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues
A compact list of across and down crossword clues covering people, places, traits and actions. Clue pairs include tree type feelers egress and other standard crossword items with entries such as kingdom salt and enunciate.
Local Social Notes From Limestone County
Mrs Bennie Glaze, Miss Martha Glaze and Luther Glaze visited Reedus Glaze family near Cullman Wednesday. Miss Mary Lee Evans called on Mrs Walter Evans and Mrs Geo Brown. Arthur Brown and wife from Hanceville spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Geo Brown family. Beatrice Boyd called on Mary Lee Evans. George Brown and children visited Decatur and viewed the Festival parade Thursday morning. Mary Lee Hargrove visited the Hamn girls Thursday night. Mrs Richard Grubbs is improving nicely.
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Bennie Glaze
Martha Glaze
Luther Glaze
Reedus Glaze
Cullman
Mary Lee Evans
Walter Evans
Geo. Brown
Arthur Brown
Hanceville
Beatrice Boyd
George Brown
Decatur
Mary Lee Hargrove
Hamn
Richard Grubbs
First cotton blooms reported in Limestone County
The first 1940 cotton blooms arrived in Athens from farms near Brown's Ferry on the Tennessee River. Reported by Rice Swinen and W. B. Shaw and others, with cotton slated for sale in Limestone County within sixty days.
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Athens
Ala
Rice Swinen
W. B. Shaw
Brown's Ferry
Tennessee River
J. J. Abernathy
Rt. 2
Henry Caldwell
Limestone County
Want Ads Shift with Daily Weather Thematic Updates
Classifieds echo daily change as weather like Want Ads adapt to market mood. Readers track listings across jobs housing and services with seasonal cues and local flair in concise notices.
Army and Navy to Open Views on Peacetime Training
Senate committee delayed a bill to require universal registration for defense training while the Army and Navy agreed to present expert reviews after twenty years of study on peacetime conscription. Officials signaled training for about 3.77 percent of men 18 to 65, with projected costs around WPA levels. Garand rifles could be stockpiled for emergency use.
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Washington
Army
Congress
Navy
Senate Military Committee
War Department
Sheppard
D-Tex
Johnson
WPA
Julius Ochs Adler
The
New York Times
D-Colp
Pageant at Camp Westmoreland Portrays Indian Victory
Thursday night 14 1940 Sammper of Camp Westmoreland staged a pantomime The Bosgattey Party with Indians boarding a British ship and winning a hand to hand fight as the Star Spangled Banner played in the hills Prominent visitors included Harold Pizitz Huntsville T T Hackworth Florence Ackton Florence and Fred Osborne with daughter June.
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Westmoreland Agrestis
Harold Pizitz
Huntsville
T.T. Hackworth
Florence
Ackton
Fred Osborne
June
Button Front Shirtwistler Pattern 4491 by Anne Adams
The pattern 4491 offers a button front shirtwaist with trim skirt waist, long or short sleeves, panelled front skirt, and pockets. Fabric ideas include linen and chambray. sizes 14 to 42 with a size 16 fabric requirement of 3% yards. Send 15 cents for pattern and book options via Decatur Daily Pattern Department.
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Anne Adams
Anne Adama
Anne ‘Adams
Decatur
Pattern Department
Weat
17Th St
New York
Lauderdale Woman Dies in Kerosene Fire Accident
Florence Alabama July 6 Mrs Christine Lemay Cox mother of an 8 year old son died yesterday from burns after a kerosene can exploded while she tried to rekindle a fire. Her husband Richard Cox carried her and their child from the burning home in the Waterloo community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Ala
Christine Lemay Cox
Waterloo
Richard Cox
Nebraska flood mutates unsteady spirits at Homer store
In Homer Nebraska a liquor store operator surveys loss after a recent flood when the waters receded, leaving scattered bottles and toppled shelves and a stunned owner assessing damage and possible salvage.
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Homer, Neb
Nebraska
Governor Dixon to Confer on Defense Plans in Washington
Governor Dixon will meet with War Department officials in Washington on Monday to discuss Alabama's role in national defense. He cancels plans to attend Decatur's 120th anniversary celebration and will send Atty. Gen. Thomas H. Lawson in his place.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dixon
War Department
Washington
Alabama
Decatur
Adj
Ben M. Smith
Thomas
Lawson
Bottles Arrive With Labels Soaked Off
Labels were washed off the bottles leaving the contents and brands unclear. Authorities inspect shipments and warn retailers to verify product details before sale. Consumers advised to check packaging for identifying marks and report any discrepancies to officials.
Hull cool to V P bid in Democratic convention
Secretary Hull remains cool to running on a Roosevelt Democratic ticket while friends say a draft could lure him to accept second place if consulted. Roosevelt reportedly plans a third term nomination with Hull as running mate, while Garner Wheeler and Verea contend with convention pressure and party splits.
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William B. Washington
Hull
Roosevelt
Friends of
Vere Ae
Garner
Washington
Chicago
Wheeler
Resolutions Committee
Various Family News From Bawrence County
Bawrence County notes report Hill Carpenter returning home after a Texas visit. Clyde Reed family and Mrs Reed visit her parents. Elizabeth Killi stays with Onie Parker. A local crowd fished the river on the Fourth. Howard McGee returns from a week with grandmother Mrs Cates Lee Smith. St Louis and Tennessee visitors join Jim Parker’s family. Katie Warren’s daughter ill with colds. Family reunion at Jim Parker’s July Fourth. Prayer services held at Black Ground Thursday night.
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Tennessee
Jim Parker
Katie Warren
Colfts
Jim Parkers
Black Ground
Wilson Installed as Athens Rotary Club President
John W. Wilson Jr. was Friday installed as president of the Athens Rotary Club for the new year. New officers include R. G. Martin as vice president Allen Beasley as treasurer and J. H. McCoy as secretary. Directors are Dr. G. H. Teasley R. H. Richardson Jr. and Dr. U. S. Pitts.
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Insurance and Financing
Walnut St
Sentral Press Association
Mr. Merrifield
Mr. Weems
Mr. Tucker
Daily Crossword
Manhattan
Shem
British Columbia River
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Limestone
Round Island
Irene Dupne
Cary Grant
Randolph Scott
Gail Patrick
Lauderdale
Gen Aker
Zany
Hell GO
Lee
Hell
V. P. Con
Bawrence County
NeSmith
Plante City Park
Danville Road
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