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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1934

Page

3

Vanya's Bargain Frays Mark on a Pacific Island

Mark confronts Vanya over a bargain that would send her to the States. She refuses to go through with it, insisting she cannot marry or dance away from their bond. Mark walks off to clear his mind, then returns to find the ship Kermadec bringing Pearly Shene’s crew, signaling new developments on the island.

Vanya Shene Mark Chene States Tauranga Loring Hong Hoir Horsten

Crossword Clue Set From Old Puzzle

Compact list of crossword clues with across and down hints including animal, place, and time related entries and an aging puzzle answer. Includes Japanese statesman sheep stumble card game compass point boxing match city in Germany first game of famous dog and other entries.

Compass Point Germany Meadow Avenue

Captain Brown Is New Head of VFW

Veterans of Foreign Wars at Martin arena elected Raymond Brown as captain and re elected quartermaster Hames. The group plans a rally to explain VFW functions and potential Morgan County membership is about 350 with several young veterans eligible.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Martin Arena Ace Raymond Brown Hames VFW Congress Morgan County Navy Marine Corps

Summer School 70 Opens Monday In City

The city superintendent of schools announced the summer term starts Monday. Conditioned students and those seeking new work will be coached under Prof W T Jordan with assistants Miss L Odom Miss R Briscoe and Miss E Rhinehart. Mary Turley will teach grammar at the Lafayette Street School. Classes at Central Building begin simultaneously. Six weeks run, followed by another six weeks led by Prof J M Givens and assistants.

W. T. Jordan Lillian Odom Ruth Briscoe Ethel Rhinehart Mary Turley Lafayette Street Central Building J M Givens

Barron Family Plans Weekend in Chattanooga and Rome

Mrs. L. R. Barron and son Rodney left Saturday for Chattanooga Tennessee to visit her sister Mrs. Bonnie Young and then travel to Rome Georgia to visit another sister Mrs. E. L. Padgett for two weeks.

Tonsil Operation on Joe OCarothers at Baugh's Infirmary

Joe OCarothers of 620 Camal Street underwent a tonsillar operation at Baugh's Infirmary this morning. The procedure was performed without reported complications and the patient is resting.

Joe Ocarothers Camal Street Baugh’s Infirmary

At The Negro Churches Sunday Services and Gideons Call

The program lists 9 30 a m Sunday school with every member urged to attend. 11 30 a m preaching on Luke 54 and the subject Attempt Great Things for God. 5 30 p m Gideons appeal for 1000 young men. 7 30 p m preaching on John 2 5 The Whatsoever Gospel. 7 30 Wednesday prayer meeting. Acting Pastor R W Smith and Secretary Alberta Baker urge attendance and inviting friends.

P. U Gideons R. W. Smith Alberta Baker

Farm prices and shipments show steady hay and poultry markets

Birmingham quoted carload hay prices for Johnson and Timothy blends with steady demand. Poultry and eggs paid to producers by jobbers remained steady with varied hen, egg, and broiler prices. Grain and cattle quotes in Birmingham reflect small declines and steady beef and calf values amid general market stability.

Birmingham U.S Johnson U. S Timothy F.o.h Alabama

Californians Visit Old Decatur Home

Mrs. Charles Davis Mrs. Harold Downing and Mrs. Lula Reynolds of Long Beach California visit former Decatur residents Mr. and Mrs. Everett Randle at Fairview. The group are sisters making their first return visit home in some time.

Old Decatur Charles Davis Harold Downing Lula Reynolds Long Beach, Calif Mrs Everett Randle Fairview California

Born on this day—strong lovers with moody persistence

A short note notes that persons born on this day are strong lovers, not always happy, but unlikely to inflict their unhappy moods on others, suggesting quiet resilience in relationships.

Fred Smith to Speak at West Decatur Church Service

Fred Smith will deliver the 11 o'clock sermon at West Decatur Methodist Church on Sunday as the church marks Layman's Day with the service noting the observance.

Fred Smith West Decatur Methodist Church

Hog price quotations and ranges in a market report

The notice lists hog categories with weight bands and prices: Common yearlings 4 to 4 percent, 180 to 275 lbs at 3.35 dollars. Heavy hogs 275 to 325 lbs at 2.75, 325 lbs and up at 2.45. Light hogs 140 to 180 lbs at 2.60. Pigs 120 to 140 lbs at 1.70. Light pigs 1.05. Roughs 1.40. Quotations were steady.

Wrath of Gods Sermon Subsect at Decatur Revival

The Rev. B F Ogletree delivered a message in Birmingham cited as “There is only one sin that sends a soul to hell” by rejecting Jesus Christ. He warned the wrath of God remains on nonbelievers and stressed the blood of Jesus for remission and salvation.

Decatur Tingley Birmingham B. FP Ogletree Hell Jesus Christ Jesus God

Horoscope for Today Highlights Social Skill and Networking

Persons born on this day are described as good conversationalists who make many friends among people of prominence. The reading emphasizes charm, sociability, and connections with influential figures.

Temperature Readings Reported for 24 Hours

A weather note records a maximum temperature of 91 and a minimum of 60 over a 24 hour period.

My Friends Of The First District Seeks Morgan County Board Seat

Paid political ad by John B. Sewell urges Morgan County voters to support Sewell for the Board of Revenue. The message touts qualifications and business experience and notes polls on June 12. The wording emphasizes serving the district and county interests.

Morgan County Board of Revenue John B. Sewell Deosti

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