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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1936

Page

3

So Much for Love NARD JON CHAPTER VII

Helena faces pressure in Henderson Department Store town as Leah Frazier pressures her to yield Peter Henderson's estate and Barnes schemes to win employees and townsfolk. Helena resists with Courtney's counsel while warding off rumors of Peter's marriage and a looming will contest.

John Courtney Helena Henderson Department Store Helvig’s Henderson's Henderson House Peter Henderson Courtney Leah Frazier Helvig Miss . Frazier Lyah Frazier Miss Derrik Helena Derrik Mrs Peter Henderson Roy Helenia Jjust Frazier Barnes Roger Barnes John Lassiter Miss Frazier

Helena Henderson Takes Control Of Henderson Department Store

Helena confronts Roger Barnes over finances and credit practices at Henderson Department Store. John Lassiter, son of banker Aaron Lassiter, aligns with Helena while Barnes resents the challenge. The meeting hints at long term credit issues and a hostile power shift within the business.

Helena Stgwn John Lassiter Courtney Barnes Roger Barnes

Children’s Writer Puzzle Harrowed by Clues and Quizzes

A crossword style puzzle lists Across and Down clues spanning topics from literature to geography. Clues include 12 Orient 13 Fruit 16 Vegetable and 50 She was by birth, with many entries hinted by wordplay and partial answers.

Orient

All electric farm viewed in Virginia exhibit

Washington reports a Virginia farm on the verge of a total electrification project. Third World Power Conference and Rural Electrification Administration showcase the fully modernized farm with electric milking, feeding, washing, and cooling systems, plus electric bells and safety features, to illustrate future rural electrification.

Washington Farner J. W. Hughes Third World Power Conference Rural Electrification Administration Virginia Hughes Ickes World Power Conference

Hartselle Bridge Club Hosts Morning Party and Garden Outing

Mrs Parker hosted her bridge club at home with a morning game and luncheon. Prize went to Mrs Roy Newman as roses decorated rooms. A Groo camp outing on Burleson Mountain drew many friends for a chicken barbecue and picnic supper. Numerous locals and relatives were noted visiting Birmingham, Decatur, and other area towns.

Parker Harold Parker Roy Newman Mesdames W. P. Snuggs Coy Summerford George Stephenson Eric Howell Arthur Powell J. W. Henderson Thomas Stewart J. F. Stewart, Jr J. E. Stone, Jr Perry Orr Burleson Mountain L. Sherrill Ray Howell Fred Bailey Virginia Claire E. Gibson Leeman F. M. Speake Gladys Ann Speake Ott Joe Herschel

License law defects highlighted by Southern Traffic Officers

In Tuscaloosa Alabama July drivers license laws were urged to include teeth and mandatory examinations for new drivers. A. W. Koehler pressed for road tests and revocation power to curb traffic deaths while Captain Raymond Ashworth of Wichita proposed college courses to train future law enforcers.

Tuscaloosa Ala A. W. Koehler Jary American Association of Vehicle Administrators Class of Dixie Koehler Raymond Ashworth Wichita Kas Police Department University of Wichita

Life chagrins at 90 Berkeley veteran seeks money

Leon D. Heath, a 90 year old Civil War veteran, was away from home for several hours in Berkeley California yesterday and complained that Lon would not provide him with spending money.

Berkeley Calif Leon D. Heath Lon

Son Edwin Returns Home to Corpusti Texas

Edwin and his son have returned to their home in Corpusti Texas after spending weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Echols.

Bessemer Charlie Terry and Birmam Elizabeth Burleson Clayton H. L. Burleson Eleanor Ramage Decatur Marion Cooper Huntsville Marion Lea Maxwell Kent Birmingham I. J. Kent Sarah Briscoe Manilla Fuller Evelyn Howell Ruby Hodges State Teachers’ College Florence J. P. Simpson Charles Quinn New Orleans Ed Burson M. Nelson Ethel Nelson Ilycene Payne Willard Nelson Sheffield W. B. Bear Monroeville Clark Rountree W. P. Snuggs and Sons Henry Dozier Edwin Corpusti, Tex Mrs Lewis Echols

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