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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1936

Page

10

Desperate double tragedy at rooming house ends in death

Nat McKee says the deaths were murder by their own action with an inquest unlikely. Le Zarr, a longtime friend, arrived from Los Angeles and rented a room next to the girl who had been living in Phoenix three weeks. No quarrel was seen as they conversed before both fell from steamer chairs.

Nat McKee Justice of the Peace le Zarr Los Angeles Elizabeth L. Park la Zarr Phoenix

Traffic Patrol Led by N N Kimbrough in Birmingham

N N Kimbrough in charge of the state highway patrol squad directs traffic supervision in Alabama's largest city, Birmingham, overseeing efforts to manage city traffic.

Sat. N. N. Kimbrough Birmingham

Hypnotist Kirma to Perform Two Night Engagement

A noted hypnotist Kirma appears at Hunter Furniture tonight and Friday for a two day show drawing a large crowd. Tonight at 8:00 he will attempt to hypnotize a young lady on display in the showroom and keep her in view for twenty four hours if successful. Special demonstrations on local subjects will be given during store hours.

Kirma United States Hunter Furniture En Hunter Furniture Co

Dogs cause mass chicken kill at Idaho prison pens

Boise June 4 report says several neighborhood dogs entered the state prison poultry pens and snapped the necks of about 400 chickens in a mischief incident. Warden Ira Taylor stated most birds were salvaged for food as the dogs did not eat them.

Boise Idaho State Ira Taylor

Nude Photo Plot Bared In McPherson Extortion Case

Aimee Semple McPherson’s extortion case centers on Valentine Philip McAuliffe a 42 year old former Pennsylvanian and member of the Four Square Gospel group he allegedly planned to publish nude photos to force a $10 000 payment. Investigators say he sent several letters to Temple aides and one to the evangelist threatening disclosure of the images tied to a student Dorothy Harper. The motive cited involves funding Harper’s Los Angeles University education.

San Diego Calif Aimee Semple McPherson Valentine Philip McAuliffe Pennsylvania Angeles Mra. McPherson Los Angeles University Baugh McPherson McAuliffe Temple Aimee Harper Studgnt Angelus Temple Los Angeles

Confederate Vet Hughes Welcomes Second Child at 96

George Isaac Hughes, 96, the Confederate veteran who became a father at 95, welcomed a daughter last night with his wife Libby Hill Hughes in their New Bern North Carolina home. He attends memorial exercises, keeps a garden, and does cabinet work while his health remains robust.

New Bern N. C George Isaac Hughes Libby Hill Hughes Hughes

Community Notes From Danville Missionary Society Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of the M. E. Church met with Mrs. Robert McDonald. Recitals and a talk on spiritual training opened the gathering. Guests included Mrs. B. Frank Heflin of Franklin Indiana. Multiple local residents attended gatherings and visits, with several trips and a birthday surprise for Charles Mattox.

Woman's Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Robert McDonald Vernon Smith J. C., Mattox Robert Owen Mattox B. Frank Heflin Franklin Indiana J. C. Mattox Charles Opal Hammond Christine Aldridge Hoyt Sandlin Eula Roper Essie Vaughn Evelyn Stephenson Lazelle Stephenson Messrs Alfred Sims Russell Sims George Lindsey Gadsden J. B. Lee Helen Mattox Catherine Stephenson Buey Tomlinson Lexington High School Orville Tanner Billy Charles Hartselle Tanner Wilburn Landers Leonard Heflin F. E. Martin Kentucky Bluett Landers Marcus Pettus Sarah Nell

Secretary Sues Governor's Secretary for Damages

Clyde Limbaugh, Federal theatrical project director, sues Pitt Tyson Maner and four others, secretary to Governor Bibb Graves of Alabama, for $10 000 damages, alleging an assault and battery at Forest Inn near Birmingham.

Clyde Limbaugh Pitt Tyson Maner Bibb Graves Alabama Forest Inn Birmingham

Sermon Explores Joyful Conversion in Acts Story

Evangelist Duke C. Jones at First Christian church argues the eunuch’s conversion is a path to true joy. He cites Acts 8 35 40 and says seeking God leads to lasting happiness in this life and the next.

Decature Duke C. Jones First Christian Church Mr. Jones God Philip Jesus

Quiet Reigns in Ore Strike Zone

Quiet fell in the Alabama iron ore region as 2,500 workers faced a stoppage at the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co. mines. Negotiations dragged on with no side making the first move, after clashes left eight people wounded including five company deputies.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co

Capudine Relief for Headaches Quickly Promoted

The ad touts Capudine as a fast acting liquid headache remedy. Two teaspoonfuls in water soothe nerves, with no opiates and gentle action. Available at drug stores in 60, 30, and 10 cent sizes.

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