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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1932
Page
3
Camilla and Peter wed in a simple ceremony witnessed by a few onlookers. The couple planned a dinner at Charm Cottage near the campus and discussed future home life, art, and memories from Peter's youth as they began their new life together.
A vintage ad promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills to wake the liver and bile with a safe product rather than calomel. The copy warns against substitutes and urges asking for the red label Carter's pills, priced at 25 cents in stores in 1981.
Representatives of the Southern Railway System seek city and Chamber of Commerce reaction to a proposed plan to close the ticket office at the union depot from 2:30 to 6 p.m. The move is described as an economic step with no passenger trains at the station during those hours.
Montgomery Junior Legion Jam captured the state title at Tel ladega defeating Beéase- Miner 7 to 2. The Capitals advance to sectional tournaments to determine Alabama’s representatives for the national playoff.
The thermometer rose to 98 during the 24 hour period ending seven oclock this morning. The notice states the same period aimed to record heat exposure and track daily highs.
Farmers in the Falkville area report a current need for rainfall as truck crops and major crops show signs of drought. locals from the southern county section observe the dry spell impacting yields and irrigation plans.
Limestone County farm agent J. T. Belue invites farmers to two meetings on Saturday July 30 at 2 00 PM at Elkmont High School and 4 00 PM at Ardmore High School. C J Hayden horticultural agent for Louisville Nashville railroad will explain profitable strawberry production conditions during a time cotton prices are low.
Miss Freda Leeman and her niece Joy Leeman finish a visit with Mrs. J. N. Freeman and depart for Jacksonville, Florida.
W. D. Moore, a noted Louisville and Nashville railway engineer, leaves with his family to establish a new home in Birmingham. He expresses regret about leaving Decatur and states their Birmingham address at 4105 40th Terrace North, Inglenook Station.
Miss Katherine Leeman is visiting Vinemont this week, staying in the town and likely meeting local residents and groups during her stay.
The Rotary Club of Decatur sponsors a two day movie sale at the Princess on August 3 and 4. Special tickets, available countywide, help the Society for Crippled Children. Dr Bob Berry says the ticket covers both days and supports the crippled child’s care and recovery.
Persons born on this day are described as independent thinkers who act swiftly under opposition and accomplish much good according to the periodical horoscope.
Mr Scoggin arrived at the office with an ear of corn grown on a single stalk reputedly bearing twelve ears. Officials note it is the first display of such growth in town at 221 East Moulton Street.
Weather bureau reports yesterday's heavy showers across the Tennessee Valley while this locality measured 30 of an inch. The brief rainfall description notes regional variation and summarizes the local amount.
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