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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1946

Page

5

Tarzan and the Leopard Woman at the Princess

Tarzan and the Leopard Woman opens at the Princess starring Weissmuller Brenda Joyce and Johnny Sheffield. The film follows Tarzan as he investigates a jungle cult of Leopard Men who raid caravans and seek to sacrifice captives including Jane and Boy before Tarzan is freed and defeats the cult.

Tarzan RKO Radio the Princess Sol Lesser Edgar Rice Burroughs Johnny Weissmuller Brenda Joyce Johnny Sheffield Zambesi Jane Cheta Husky Weissmuller Weissmuller Iss Joyce Young Sheffield Boy Burny Acquanetta Cult Edgar Barrer Tomm Cook Dennis Hoey Anthony Caruso Kurt Neumann Carroll Young Queen Lea Acquanetta Princess

Promotion for Sgt Sandusky in Korea

Sgt. William H. Sandusky, stationed with U S occupation troops in Korea, was promoted to staff sergeant on June 20. He has fourteen months in service, trained at Camp Gordon Georgia, and went overseas in October 1945. He is assigned to the post exchange unit at Ascom City Korea. His mother Mrs C O Sandusky lives at 1717 Eighth Avenue East.

William H. Sandusky Korea U. S Sandusky Camp Gordon Georgia Ascom City Post Exchange C. O. Sandusky Eighth Avenue East

Tragedy on Opp Brantley Road Claims Life

George J. Williams age 24 of Brantley dies in a single vehicle crash on the Opp Brantley highway. Joseph M. Tatum of Brantley is seriously injured and hospitalized in Troy. The car left the road at a curve and rolled four times, according to Highway Patrolman R P H Godfrey.

Dothan Ala George J. Williams Brantley Joseph M. Tatum Tatum Troy R. P. H. Godfrey

Too Young To Know sparks at the Roxy in a warm romance

At the Roxy theatre Warner Bros presents Too Young To Know a comedy drama about Sally Sawyer Joan Leslie and Ira Enright Robert Hutton a young couple who elope amid suburban life and showbiz temptations. Sallys ambitious friends and Patsy played by Dolores Moran strain their marriage as Ira contemplates divorce.

Roxy Theatre Warner Bros Joan Leslie Robert Hutton Dolores Moran Harry Davenport Rosemary de Camp Sally Sawyer Ira Enright Ira Rosemary DeCamp Arthur Shields Sally Patsy

The Sailor Takes a Wife at Prin cess

MGM comedy stars June Allyson and Robert Walker as a newlywed couple coping with a medical discharge and domestic chaos in a New York brownstone. Audrey Totter Hume Cronyn and Eddie Rochester Anderson provide brisk support as the plot twists between work, flirtation, and reconciliation.

M-G-M Robert Walker June Allyson the Sailor Roxy Theatre Hume Cronyn Audrey Totter Eddie “Rochester” Anderson Reginald Owen the Princess Walker John Mary Miss Allyson New York Freddie Potts Lisa Freddie Himi Miss Totter Cronyn Eddie “Rochester Anderson Richard Whorf

Too Young To Know film credits revived by judge’s aid

Belated appearance of happiness and fulfilled love unfolds through the efforts of judge Harry Davenport. Warner Bros features Barbara Brown Robert Lowell Craig Stevens Don McGuire Dick Erdman Robert Arthur Johnny Miles Larry Thompson Dorothy Malone among others. Freddie de Cordova directed the film produced by William Jacobs with Jo Pagano's screenplay from Harlen Ware serial.

Harry Davenport Warner Bros Barbara Brown Robert Lowell Craig Stevens Don McGuire Dick Erdman Robert Arthur Johnny Miles Larry Thompson Dorothy Malone Angela Greene Ramsey Ames Betty Broder Pat Clark John Compton John Sheridan Sid Chatton Larry Rio

Local Social Notes From Morgan County and Nearby

Cpl and Mrs James Ransom An niston spent the weekend with their parents in Valhermosa and Lacey's Spring. Mrs Olen Fite moved by Peck ambulance to the Black clinic Hartselle with improved condition. William Ottis Turney and son Billy toured Hartselle for business. Dewey Day Jr and daughter Vickey Lynne from Decatur visit in the Day and Marion homes. Ollie Edwards and children visited their parents over the weekend. Missionary society held its regular monthly meeting led by Mrs William Atkinson with refreshments served. Hildrey Grantland of Decatur visited Gordon Grantland and Mrs Mattie Grantland. Olivia Fowler of Decatur spent part of the week with Edd Fowler's family. Mrs William Ottis Turney and Billy joined Mrs Gordon Grantland for a Saturday visit in Hartselle. Bud Murphy of Mobile visited his parents in Woodland Mills and Jesse Overstreet in Valhermosa. Owen Chunn has returned from Birmingham medical treatment. Owen Chunn and Fred Turney were in Decatur. William Boyd Slater remains improved in a Huntsville hospital. Mrs Lynn Bradford returned to Shelbyville after staying with her parents in Atkinson. Miss Birtie Rice of Decatur is visiting here this week.

James Ransom Anniston Fred Turney Valhermosa N. H. Ransom Lacey Olen Fite Peck Ambulance Hartselle William Ottis Turney Billy Dewey Day Jr Vickey Lynne Decatur Dewey Day Sr Marion Ollie Edwards Joe Bob Faye Fred Turney Missionary Society William Atkinson Hildrey Grantland Gordon Grantland Mattie Grantland Olivia Fowler Edd Fowler Bud Murphy Mobile Owen Murphy Woodland Mills Jesse Overstreet Valdermosa Owen Chunn Birmingham William Boyd Slater Huntsville Hospital Lynn Bradford Shelbyville Owen Atkinson Birtie Rice

School Census To Be Started Here

Morgan county will begin the school census as announced on Saturday. S. O. Maner, county superintendent of schools, requests parents have birth certificates ready for children aged two to twenty inclusive. He notes exact ages are needed by school authorities and stresses cooperation. He adds ages are verified to prevent employment delays for job seekers.

Morgan County S. O. Maner Maner

Talk About a Lady at the Roxy with Jinx Falkenburg

The gay comedy drama features Jinx Falkenburg in a story where a small town girl inherits two million dollars and new capitals in New York. Forrest Tucker Joe Besser and Stan Kenton and His Orchestra headline, with Kenton praised after Look Magazine picks them as top stars for 1946.

Joe Besser Jinx Falkenburg Forrest Tucker Columbia Pictures Roxy Theatre New York Stan Kenton Jinx Roly Q. Entwhistle Handsome Man Forrest Paladium Hollywood Kenton Look Magazine Allan Roberts Doris Fisher Oscar Hammerstein II Ben Oakland

Salad Name Traced to Latin Word Sal Salt Origin

The article states salads derive their name from the Latin sal meaning salt as early salads used raw vegetables seasoned with salt. It notes the origin ties to the practice of salting vegetables before mixing them into dishes.

Talk About a Lady Glamours with Genuine Photographers

Bert D Andrews and Bart Trivers sparked by Richard Weil and Ted Thomas create an ingenious plot. Director George Sherman demonstrates authenticity with a press corps scene featuring six fan magazine photographers.

Bert D.andrews Bart Trivers Richard Weil Ted Thomas George Sherman Jinx

Waste reduction in oil wells reaches new low

In recent years the percentage of waste in oil wells has been cut from about 80 to approximately 25 per cent.

Cullman Highways Undergo Liquid Seal Road Repair

The Banner reports major Cullman road improvements including Bee Line highway work using a Liquid Seal process to fill cracks and smooth surfaces. The Holly Pond and Double Springs roads will also receive treatment. Completion is expected in six to seven weeks. Geologists still do not know the origin of petroleum.

Cullman Banner M. C. Davis Double Springs

Community Sings At Moulton Despite Ill Health Amid Local Notes

Lawrence County reports of a singing at Moulton with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Owens and their mother Mrs. Mose Owens visiting siblings. Jeanette Wilburn stays with Audrey Rainey in Oakville. The McCaghrens and Lowerys visit Enon and Moulton Heights families. Mrs. McCaghren’s condition is unimproved with friends concerned. Other locals include Ed Sandlin and Audrey Rainey shopping, Malcolm McCaghren visiting relatives in Upton Chapel.

Sp Nage Moulton Marvin Owens Mose Owens Ed Rhoads Floyd Lowery Lois and Morris Moulton Heights Annie. Lowery Ed Sandlin Audrey Rainey Malcolm McCaghren P. L. McCaghren Upton Chapel

Wells Extend Deep Beneath Earth Surface

Modern oil wells extend as far as three miles below the earth's surface, illustrating the depths reached in search of crude. engineers discuss drilling challenges and technology enabling deeper prospecting.

Oil and Gasoline Are Hydrocarbons of Hydrogen and Carbon

Oil and gasoline are combinations of hydrogen and carbon atoms, classified as hydrocarbons.

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