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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1933

Page

3

Pettus Calls Democratic Committee Meeting in Montgomery

Chairman Pettus of the Alabama Democratic committee calls a meeting of state and district chairmen at the Jefferson Davis hotel in Montgomery on Thursday at noon to decide how the party will name its candidate. The issue is whether the nominee will be chosen by popular vote or by district committee recommendation backed by the state committee. The district committee previously recommended Decatur attorney A. Lynne as the Democratic choice.

Pettus State Democratic Committee Montgomery Jefferson Davis Hotel Democratic Committee 8. A. Lynne Decatur

Four whites and two negros fined for drunkenness

At police court this morning six defendants appeared after a weekend spree. Fou whites and two negroes answered roll call and were assessed fines on charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

Fou

Professor Woodruff Attends Eva Community Gathering

Prof. George T. Woodruff county superintendent of education visits Eva to participate in a local community gathering. His presence highlights regional educational outreach and civic engagement in the area.

George T. Woodruff Eva

Relieve Headache And Quiet Nerves In Three Minutes

An ad promotes B. C. as a fast-acting remedy for severe headaches and nervous tension. It claims multi ingredient formula distinct from single drugs, usable for muscular pains colds neuralgia fever and calm nerves without habit forming drugs. Available in 10c and 25c packages from druggists.

B. C B.C

The Big Cage and the Mixed Lions Tigers Act

Clyde Beatty recounts injuries from a leopard attack and explains how he built a big scale act mixing forty lions and tigers of both sexes. He credits Pete Taylor for inspiring the hybrid approach and notes the dangers and discipline of training big cats in American circuses.

Herman Weedon Tibet John Robinson Pete Taylor Taylor Clyde Russ Penny Penny Pete

Market Quote Summary for Fresh Produce and Commodities

The notice lists varied price ranges for produce and commodities with bid values from $1.00 to $1.50 per bushel and smaller unit prices reaching several cents. It indicates trading activity with fractions of a dollar and small increments, reflecting a bustling market quote page.

Row at Priceville Leads to Arrest

Earl Lott of the Princeville section is in county jail after a reported Saturday night fight with A. H. King at King’s home. King filed a warrant charging assault with intent to murder. A preliminary hearing before Justice Bailey is scheduled for Wednesday.

Earl Lott Princeville A. H. King Lott King Justice Bailey

Local Frigidaire dealer Thomas L. Brown visits Birmingham

Thomas L. Brown a Birmingham Frigidaire dealer is in the city on business today. He is touring showroom facilities and meeting with clients to discuss appliance offers and service plans.

Thomas L. Brown Birmingham

Mrs Inez Allen Returns Home After Surgery Norman

Mrs Inez Allen was discharged to her home in Austinville on Sunday after a serious operation at Benevolent Hospital. She had been at the hospital for twelve days, improving steadily since her procedure.

Inez Allen Austinville Benevolent Hospital Allen

Hell Below comes to The Princess with Montgomery in lead

Dynamic feature Hell Below opens Monday at The Princess Theatre in New York. Robert Montgomery stars as a valiant young lieutenant who disobeys orders to save a friend at sea, leading to a dramatic submarine saga aided by Walter Huston and Madge Evans.

Hell Below The Robert Montgomery Astor Theatre New York City Princess Theatre Flmgoers Talkies Walter Huston Gabriel the White House Ace Madge Evans

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