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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1941

Page

3

Hollywood Couples Marry in Las Vegas and Studio News

Hollywood gossip reports two marriages in Las Vegas. William Holden and Brenda Marshall wed at a desert ranch after a year together, while John Shelton and Kathryn Grayson tied the knot there on a prior Saturday. Inez Cooper lands a MGM contract. Diana Dill wins a Warner Brothers deal. Charles Starrett injured in a car crash. Errol Flynn reports his dog missing from the yacht Sirocco.

Hollywood William Olden Brenda Marshall John Shelton Kathryn Grayson Holden Miss Marshall Las Vegas Nev Brian Donlevy Charles Dunn Christian Church Houston Gaines San Antonio Texas O'Fallon Shelton Miss Grayson Deaman Inez Cooper T. 8 Cooper Atlanta Mervyn Leroy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Diana Dill Thomas M. Dill Bermuda Warner Brothers Charles Starrett Errol Flynn San Pedro Newport Harbor

Two against one in Wildwood lodge suspense

Henry and his son Richard creep through the deserted Wildwood lodge by candlelight. A hidden gunman on the lower floor reveals himself as Laurence Harkness, shocking both father and son and setting up a tense confrontation.

Henry Richard Wildwood Lodge Walla

Local Social Roundup in Morgan County

Mr and Mrs Raphel Parker and son John of Decatur spent the day with Misses Mary Parker and Emma Harlan. Homer Johnson of the Camp at Six Miles visited here with his wife. Maggie England returned from Hart Selley. A M Peck of Decatur visited his mother Mrs Mary Peck. J We Winton was a business visitor in Decatur. Mrs Albert Lyle and daughter Jacqueline of Six Miles visited Maggie England. Mr and Mrs C P Johnston were in Decatur on business. J W Winton attended the funeral of the late Davis Taylor at Friendship.

Raphel Parker John Decatur Milton Parker Falkville Mary Parker Emma Harlan Homer Johnson Maggie England Hartselle A. M. Peck Mary Peck J. We Winton Albert Lyle Jacqueline C. P. Johnston J. W. Winton Davis Taylor Friendship

Local Social Snippets From Morgan County

Mrs Glennie McDonald visits with son Wildred and baby Dorothy Louise. Mrs Gerture Morris spent Wednesday night with sister Mrs Dewey Ledlow. John Ellis improves from illness. E L Thompson and family return from Kentucky. Versie Ellis and family dine with Homer Boger. Myrtie Grace Singleton Alma Boger visit Lovie Key in Hartselle. Large attendance at Baptist church on the 2nd Sunday. Mrs Charlie Long ill at home.

Glennie McDonald Wildred McDonald Dorothy Louise Gerture Morris Dewey Ledlow John Ellis E. L. Thompson Johnson Chapel Kentucky Versie Ellis Homer Boger Myrtie Grace Singleton Alma’ Boger Lovie Key Hartselle Ala Baptist Church Charlie Long

Mrs. Altha McAnear Removed Home After Operation

Mrs. Altha McAnear, who underwent an operation two weeks ago at Baugh's Infirmary, was removed Friday afternoon via Peckambu a to her home in Baileyton.

Altha McAnear Baugh’s Infirmary Peckambua Baileyton

Back Home For Mrs. George Allen And Infant Son

Mrs. George Allen and her infant son Wendell Fay were discharged from Baugh's Infirmary and returned to their home on Moulton route one Friday.

George Allen Wendell Fay Baugh’s Infirmary Moulton

Bands in Demand in Philadelphia Swing Scene

Ramrex Riccarts secretary of the Philadelphia local AFM says the draft has reduced swing band availability as the army has taken many musicians, leaving the current demand unmet. The note highlights wartime recruitment affecting local music groups and performances in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Ramrex Riccarts American Federation of Musicians

Canine Tippler at Charlestown Stirs Local Alarm

Mrs. Allen Barnett of Charlestown Indiana requests a humane officer shadow her bulldog to identify who has been feeding it liquor. The inquiry highlights pet welfare and potential animal abuse concerns in a small town context.

Charlestown Ind Allen Barnett

Louisiana and Alabama truck laws clash over load limits

A Louisiana Transport Association statement accuses Alabama of political maneuvering in trucking rules. Ben Grayson says the association aims to spotlight absurd cross state conflicts over limits of 30 000 pounds gross in Alabama and 20 000 pounds net in Louisiana.

Louisiana Transport Association O. McManus Alabama Highway Department Louisiana bama-Mississippi Ben Grayson Bama Alabama Grayson Baton Rouge

Caretaker fears husband may be killed after drunken return

A woman reports her husband arrived home intoxicated and staggering. She fears further danger and suspects his involvement with a dangerous traffic situation. Authorities are notified as concern grows for his safety.

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DAILY CROSSWORD AND CRYPTOQUOTE PUZZLES SUMMARY

The page presents a daily crossword with numbered clues including Second brightest and Persian coin, plus a cryptoquote challenge with a partial key and a quoted line from Junius about moral action, plus a note on a Saturday cryptoquote.

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