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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1929

Page

2

Richard Guyford Seeks Justice and a Timid Wedding

Sir Richard, misjudged by Helen D Arcy, plans to wed her despite London detectives pursuing him. Gregory warns of danger as Richard returns to hide near the Guyfford Arms, chasing a shadowy clue about Julian s murder and a cat s eye ring.

Richard Gregory Helen D'Arcy Julian Helen London Greg Sir Richard Richard Guyfford Caesar Ware Sirichard Bayete John Guyfford

City Marking For Airplanes Urged

Governor Kohler, a flying enthusiast, urges clear town and city markings to guide pilots. He recalls a pilot loss of position after failing to identify locations, arguing that many flights do not follow established routes. He stresses visible identification as essential for safety and navigation.

Madison Wis Kohler

New Air Route Buffalo to Toronto Inaugurated

Colonial Airways begins regular service between Buffalo and Toronto. Ten passenger, two motor Sikorsky amphibians fly the route in about 45 minutes.

Buffalo N. Y Toronto Colonial Airways

Connecticut Mill News Skylight Gossip and Visits

Misses Opal and Ruth Gray and Floyd Hogan of Danville were guests in East Decatur. Local couples and relatives hosted weekend visits with Norman Parker and S. W. Gray families. Coleman Gray sprained his ankle. Vera McGuff improves at home. Corene Owens and mother travel to Texas for Leo Owens bedside care. Herbert Banks visited Flint. residents attended singing in Hartselle and Cullman. Pearl Sims returns to work after an absence.

Opal Ruth Gray Floyd Hogan Danville East Decatur Richard Morris Opal Gray Norman Parker Parker Emogene S. W. Gray Mary Dale, Brazier Near Danville Hollis Cox Sherdin Angle Decatur Coleman Gray Vera McGuff Minnie Paul McGuff Cullman Corene Owens Texas Leo Owens Herbert Banks Flint Hartselle

Pity the radio artists and their paydays

A Associated Press Radio Editor notes that radio entertainers face long rehearsals and irregular pay. Sponsored chain broadcasts pay from $35 to $50, with top stars earning up to $10,000 for appearances. Musicians and singers commonly receive around $80 per show, while skits pay $30 to $35 and require about an hour of rehearsal.

C. E. Butterfield Associated Press Harry Lauder Chaliapin

Civil War veteran from Ellisville attends Confederate reunion

J. D. Dunlavy of Ellisville Mississippi wore the federal blue in the Civil War and joined gray clad friends of his old age at the Confederate reunion this year.

J. D. Dunlavy Ellisville Miss

Gosnell Named to Committee for First National Census

F. A. Gosnell of Clarendon Virginia has been appointed to a committee of business economists tasked with planning the first national census in 1250.

Associated Press F. A. Gosnell Clarendon

President to Dedicate Navigable Ohio Canalization at Cincinnati

President Hoover will join a river cruise from Pittsburgh to Cairo October 11–18 to dedicate the Ohio river canalization project aimed at a year round 9 foot depth. The system cost 110 million dollars and will boost shipments of oil gasoline and steel across cities from Pittsburgh to Paducah.

Ray Wilkerson Associated Press Cincinnati Ohio River Hoover Pittsburg Pittsburgh Ohio Cairo Ill President Hoover Louisville Panama Canal Steel Center Steubenville Wheeling Huntington Ashland Owensboro Paducah Ferguson Memphis

Trouser skirts linger as Paris fashion revives

Paris fashion notes from July report trouser skirts staying in style despite x years. Designers from Rue de la Paix showcase jupe culottes as foundations for house gowns and evening frocks. Pajama ensembles use divided skirts. some trousers remain with tight tops and flared legs. News also notes high German cigarette consumption.

Diana Meroin Associated Press Paris Rue de la Paix

Turkish taxi strike trims fares after mass protest

In Stamboul 4500 taxi drivers walked off after a government order cut their initial fare from 20 to 10 cents. Pedestrians welcomed the halt as safer streets encouraged by the stoppage.

Stamboul Turkey

Freight tonnage Includes Coal Coal Coke Cement And More

The tally lists coal coke sand gravel steel cement oil gasoline lumber and unclassified packet freight as the components of tonnage.

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