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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1940

Page

3

Claudette Colbert Declines Leg Art In Arise My Love

Hollywood reports Claudette Colbert refused leg art for Arise My Love saying legs deserve a definite excuse. She noted Zaza and other roles offered justification while Busting the trend for unnecessary leg displays. Leg art boys sulked and turned to Betty Grable Ann Sheridan and Dorothy Lamour for future inspiration.

Robbin Coons Hollywood Ray Milland Claudette Mitchell Leisen Clarke Gable Zaza Colbert Miss Colbert Paramount 20Th Century-Fox Betty Grable Warner Bros Ann Sheridan South Seas Dorothy Lamour Burma

Love and Rivalry at a Moonlit Ball

Linda Avery, a New Form agency receptionist, reenters romance with Ronald Stafford while Sarah Markley schemes to keep him. Ronald’s trumpet and Linda’s resolve shape a tense love triangle lit by party lights and distant fame. Linda befriends Robert Barton and Caroline Pickard as the drama deepens, hinting at stakes beyond a single night.

Linda Avery Linda Sarah Markley Ronald Foer Ronnie Sarah Belle Miss Avery White Miss Markley Robert Barton Bob Caroline Robert Terry Adams Raven A-1 Caroline Pickard

Lawrence County NeSmith community resumes after rain

Farmers in Lawrence County return to fields after two weeks of wet weather. Notices report illnesses including Mrs. Earnest McCreless and the Parker family. The community mourns the death of a two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Gowers.

Earnest McCreless Woodrow Reed Gilbert Reed Onie Parker Moulton Seldon Jeffreys Copeland Audrey Terry Elizabeth Kinningsworth Hill Carpenter Mary Beck Guntersville Clara Cornelious Russellville Angels Louis Parker Helen Raymond Jeffreys Sylvia Haskel Copeland Miss Onie Dail Parker Miller Helms Walter Killingsworth Leon Beck Plina Anderton Viola Cornelious Luther Copeland Lyndon Beck Elizabeth Killingsworth Audry Terry Wilburn Gowers

Community Notes From Lawrence County MT Hope

Mrs Chas Burtram returned home after surgery in Russellville this week. Clay Stanly, son of Mr and Mrs Clay Counts, improves from illness. Rock Springs cemetery work occupied two days with good public participation. Local men and women contributed labor and meals. Mrs Leon Cunningham and children visit then prepare to return home. Thomas Gloria and Marion Lee Counts visit grandparents. Rae McWright and Ruth McWright spend time with relatives. J W Smith postmaster here.

Chas. Burtram Russellville Little Clay Stanly Clay Counts Rock Springs Claude Roberson Hugh Mitchell Elewer Counts Edd Scruggs Leon Cunningham Union Springs Parker Vaughn Thomas Gloria Marion Lee Guy Counts Rae McWright Decature Ruth McWright Decatur Mewman Mary Joyce Sneed Margarette Wilda Bynum J. W. Smith

Vacationing in Washington and New York

The text notes a person spending his vacation in Washington D C and New York. It references travel between the two major cities during a holiday period.

Washington, D. C New York

Twins Reunite After 26 Years In Omaha Meeting

Two men Fred Nester of Omaha and Edwin Iske of Detroit, who were adopted by different families as babies, met in Omaha after 26 years of separation. They previously worked at the same telephone company in Detroit without knowing they were twins.

Omaha Neb Fred Nester Edwin Iske Detroit

Louisiana magnate backs Willkie revolt against Wallace

A spokesman for Louisiana's 150 million dollar sugar industry joined national Democratic delegates and the reform governor in a revolt against Secretary Wallace as the Democratic vice presidential candidate. Charles A. Farwell, spokesman for the American Sugar Cane League, announced support.

Orleans Louisiana Wallace Charles A. Farwell American Sugar Cane League Chicago Franklin D. Roosevelt Henry A. Wallace Roosevelt

No Rest Due for Solons Ahead of Congress Reassembly

Washington dispatch reports lawmakers planning a blend of national campaign activity with a continuous session. Roosevelt inspired mood runs through both parties as debates on excess profits tax compulsory military training and defense measures loom. Congressional reconvenes Monday after breaks for the Republican Philadelphia and Democratic Chicago conventions with leaders pledging limited next week action.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Vandenberg R-Mich George D-Ga Philadelphia Chicago House Senate Barkley D-Ky McNary R-Ore

Massey Home Demonstration Club Holds July Meeting

The Massey club met July 12 at Mrs. Ben Jones home with 17 members and 8 visitors present. Plans were laid for a year long canned foods display at Falkville bank and a lesson on Italian hemstitching with hands on practice.

Massey Home Demonstration Club Ben Jones Falkville Mary Sue Jones Auburn Rowe Herman Owen Miss Rowe Jones Thomas Teague

Air rifles banned in Athens city limits

Athens Alabama July 20 officers announced a ban on shooting air rifles and 22 and 82 caliber rifles within city limits after numerous accidents and damage. The action follows complaints to the police department and includes the death of two cows struck by 22 caliber bullets.

Athens Ala T. Wilson

Democratic protester wears Willkie button against Wallace sugar claim

A lifelong Democrat wore a Willkie for President button and protested that Wallace would destroy the sugar industry. He declared Republicans are Louisiana sugar's on hope in a biting political moment.

Willkie Button Wallace Louisiana

Corps enrollee dies in Boise fire front

A Civilian Conservation Corps enrollee died and two others were severely burned as wind drove a wildfire along a three and a half mile front in the Boise foothills. The incident occurred near Boise Idaho on July 20.

COC Boise Idaho Civilian Conservation Corps Boise Mountains Joa

Hatch Bill Now Is Law

President Roosevelt signed legislation extending existing political activity restrictions to many state and local employees and limiting campaign contributions. The act, authored by Senator Hatch, prohibits using official position to influence elections and participation in political campaigns by covered workers.

Washington Roosevelt White House D-Nm

Trapped Teenager Rescued After Hillside Incident

Eph J. Galluzzo, 19, of Reading, was trapped on a hillside by shifting wind. Firefighters responded to the scene and freed him, aided by bystanders.

Eph J. Galluzzo Walnut Sty Reading

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Chapter Terry Manhattan Lawrence County NeSmith Loyd’s Ralph KODAK Jean Arthur James Stewart Frank Capra Mr. Smith Princess Theatre Miss Arthur Edward Arnold Claude Rains Thomas Mitchell Guy Kibbee Beulah Bondi Sears Sears Savings 2Nd Ave Decatur, Asa C.O.D
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