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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1935
Page
3
Jo Darren, engaged to Bret Paul, wrestles with leaving campus as she seeks a job in town. After a long silent walk and sleepless night, she searches for work, facing biased rejections before moving into the Fendale apartments. Tubby surprises her with a welcoming visit and a hungry lunch after Bret arrives unexpectedly.
In Out Our Way, Jo hopes for work after browsing the Help Wanted section Bret shows her a marine house bookkeeper ad offering morning shifts. He advises she apply next day, noting it’s part time but could lift her spirits as she searches for better prospects. The scene ends with Jo determined to land the job.
An advertisement urges readers to combat summer fatigue with PURATONE claiming to cleanse and restore energy. The jumbled copy promises no cost if it fails and offers a $1.25 bot regular tie for 98c at OWL DRUG CO with unclear product details.
Athens Alabama July reports state and county crews working on Buck Island road west of Athens. The road, now a state trunk highway, will connect Bee Line and Lee highways at Athens with the Jackson highway near Florence. State forces improve about three miles from six miles out of Athens while county engineers grade one mile to the five mile paving stretch. Completion expected in 60 to 80 days.
At last week’s Grand Master R OC Ardmore attended as State Grand Officer. Four old members were reported among five initiates with Huntsville involvement.
Col July 6 a crowd gathered after Tom Lyle a miner stated he found a vein that assayed 20 000 per ton, drawing speculation of a valuable find and a potential mining rush in the area.
Rites were held in Athens for Effie Lucille Harris infant daughter of Mr. W. T. Harris. The child died after a brief illness and was buried in Lentzville cemetery.
An advertised Blue Star topical treatment claims to cure itch rash ringworm and eczema and offers a money back guarantee if it does not work. The slogan emphasizes soothing relief and tested effectiveness.
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