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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1949

Page

3

Boetigers Seek Divorce in Maricopa County Court

John Boettiger 49 sues Anna 43 Boettiger daughter of Franklin D Roosevelt for divorce in Maricopa County Superior Court. The suit cites mental cruelty since June 1946 and seeks custody of their son John R. 10. Anna Boettiger to file answer and cross complaint while retaining custody.

Phoenix Ariz John Boettiger Anna Franklin D. Roosevelt Maricopa County Superior Court Boettiger Seattle Post-Intelligencer Arizona Times of Phoenix Chicago Tribune Curtis Dall New York Reno Superior Court John R Hollywood

Quincy Mass Settled in 1625 One of New England's oldest towns

Quincy Massachusetts began as a 1625 settlement and is cited as among the oldest permanent communities in New England.

Quincy Mass New England

Itchy scalp causes and treatment guidance from medical note

This feature explains causes of scalp itch including seborrheic dermatitis and head lice, and notes most cases have no visible causes. It covers infection from scratching, advice to see a skin specialist, and general care such as rest, fresh air, and washing with tincture of green soap. It also mentions ammoniated mercury ointment and sulphur treatments.

Texas Senate Passes First Anti Lynch Law for lynching

The Texas legislature sent to Gov. Beauford Jester a bill making lynching a punishable crime with penalties from five years in prison to death for first degree lynching defined as mob assault causing death. Second degree lynching carries one to ten years in prison.

Austin Tex Texas Senate Beauford Jester

Eight Year Old Boy Crushed By Truck On Road Work

An eight year old Black boy named Curtis Lee Fuqua was killed when he ran from behind a road grading machine into the path of a moving truck. The accident occurred on the Leighton Ford City road undergoing improvements. His mother witnessed the tragedy, and Highway Patrol officers reported the details.

le Ala Curtis Lee Fuqua Leighton-Ford City

Grand Rivers Joins List of TVA Park Builders

Grand Rivers Kentucky joins thirteen TVA lake communities in municipal park development. Through a 19 year lease from TVA, the town gains a 28 acre tract on Kentucky Lake for boating picnicking and day use. The park serves local residents and growing tourist traffic in the lower Kentucky Lake area.

Grand Rivers Kentucky TVA Kentucky Lake

Clergyman Named President of 82nd Airborne Association

The Rev. George B. Wood of Fort Wayne Ind a former four time combat parachute jumper in the last war was named president of the 82nd Airborne Division Association succeeding James E Odum of Tuscaloosa Ala Wood is 39 years old and was appointed yesterday.

Cleveland George B. Wood Ft. Wayne Ind 82Nd Airborne Division Association James E. Odum Tuscaloosa Ala

Tobacco Associates to Ship Flue-Cured Tobacco to Germany

The president of Tobacco Associates Inc. announced arrangements were completed to ship approximately 15,000,000 pounds of flue-cured tobacco to Western Germany. The deal also includes some barley and cigar leaf tobacco. J. B. Hutson provided the details.

Germany Raleigh, N. C Tobacco Associates Inc J. B. Hutson

Gothic Bible Translation Sheds Light on Early Language Revival

The Gothic version of the Bible emerged roughly 400 years after Christ's death, marking a pivotal moment in early language preservation. Scholars note the translation reflects the linguistic reach of early Christian texts and its impact on later Germanic language studies.

Christ

How Stars Chose Their Names From Fame to Fortune

Hollywood insiders reveal how actors changed names for success. Judy Garland went from The Gumm Sisters to The Glum Sisters then Garlands. Barbara Stanwyck became a stage star after Willard Mack and David Belasco chose Stanwyck. The Barrymores adopted a name from a playbill, Joan Crawford from a nationwide contest, and many others adopted altered names for market appeal.

Hollywood Robert Roderick Rhoda Judy Garland Chicago Glum Sisters George Jessell New York Robert Garland Ruby Stevens Barbara Stanwyck Willard Mack David Belasco Jane Stanwyck Barbara Fritchie Barrymore Maurice Blythe Maxine O’brien Margaret Fred Adele Austerlitz Astaire Lucille le Sueur Joan Crawford Zelma Hedrick Gray Kathryn Grayson Szolke Szakall U. S S. Z. Sakall S. Z Cuddles

Office Cat and Social Quips of Daily Life

A collage of witty lines and brief anecdotes on confidence, manners, and everyday talk. A Decatur couple's quip about a husband’s sleep grins, while old maids and a chip on the shoulder get a poke. A mother boasts of her son's track speed, prompting a puzzled reply about not seeing it.

ROOM AND BOARD By Gene Ahern

Ahern offers a comic strip snapshot with banter about a crowded car and idle chatter. Dialog unfolds among a woman with a strap a man tied to a tie and a succession of playful demurrals about temptation and loyalty ending with a courtroom taunt exchange.

Theatre sights and snobbery mix in a seaside vignette

A quirky theater scene unfolds as a tiny man pesters a larger patron, claiming a famous Hartford figure is nearby. The piece edges into social satire with mentions of obscure public figures and a running gag about umbrellas, legislators, and social pretensions.

Dialogue tease in a chaotic shopfront scene

A humorous exchange unfolds in a drug store as a Customer and Waitress scramble over a missing item while a Father and Son debate a ton of coal, capturing a textured slice of domestic banter.

Helps You Overcome FALSE TEETH

An improved alkaline powder paste helps stabilize loose dentures. Sprinkled on plates it firms the bite and reduces embarrassment. Get FASTEETH today at drug stores.

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