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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1935
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe Associated Press dispatches and use in this paper. Reads like historical note on news service and publication rights with unclear date details. No clear events, names, or places beyond Shelton.
A journal writer describes a midnight scene with his infant daughter, the glow of her smile, and a prayer to God. He vows to live more honorably, stay sober, be honest, and deserve her by being a better husband and father. He reflects on love, faith, and the transforming power of fatherhood.
Senator Long opened a Wednesday noon filibuster in the senate and continued nearly to dawn Thursday but failed to defeat the NRA bills before the session ended. The piece notes the South’s use of filibusters, while criticizing the single effort as wasteful and contributing to government deficits.
A compact digest notes a mix of features including a playful title Ten Young Red Ladies and miscellaneous short items. It references seances avoided, military timing, gland and vitamin topics, and a column by Arthur Brisbane with global commentary.
Russian and Chinese era vibes mix in a sensational note about ten young Russian girls alleged as communist operatives in Foochow. They allegedly charm officials to extract military secrets and assassinate when required. The piece also mixes spiritualist notions, Roosevelt, and aviation talk with lectures on science and vitamins.
Dr DaFoe brought the five Dionne quintuplets into the world with one not waiting for him. The five Wilk goon youths are to return to their parents, a move seen as good news for the parents but dependent on parental know how for the children's welfare. The quintuplets remain wards of King George who may ensure caretaking arrangements.
Logan Glendening M D discusses sleep and wakefulness as profound mysteries. The piece surveys dreams, somnambulism, insomnia, and hibernation, comparing mythic beliefs with scientific views and pondering why humans seek rest over wakefulness. The author cites a neurobiologist and a biologist friend to illustrate deep sleeps in infancy and in animals.
The passage urges unity and selflessness with lines about flag respect and workers quitting to reflect, calling for an end to selfishness and greed. It mentions union principles, military sacrifice, and a call to church as social cohesion, ending with a hopeful vow for a better world through shared humanity.
Mt Hope residents describe James Martin as very ill at home with little improvement. Local families host relatives from Moulton Russellville and Haleyville while postmaster Wheeler Smith visits Albuquerque to see his son graduate. Traveling, visiting, and family ties fill a quiet week in Mt Hope.
Rock Creek visitors: Mr and Mrs Elbert King and others visited their father J E King. Community notes: Woodlands Mills singing attendance, Mrs Mary Martin as guest of the Ferueror, Mattie McKee visiting Henry Holmes in Gum Pond. Weiner roast hosted by June Oden. Lorene Lewis and Theo Mason wed at home.
Mr and Mrs Orren Elkins and Betty Anne Elkins spend time with grandmother Beulah Martin. Mr and Mrs Pascal Leigh visit Chas Nance. Claude Whitman and family visit Robersons. Mrs Johnnie Jackson visits Eldred Elkins. Estelle Beake of Moulton stays with sister J R Duken Hunier. Eva Jackson returns after weekend with Judie R Jackson of Moulton. Katie Williams visits M B Marton. Dorothy Morrison visits relatives in Tint and Courtland. Olen D Roberson of Town Creek spends weekend with mother Leonard and Dorothy Ward visit Dr and Mrs Moore in Decatur.
Awnothan arrested in Salte after being found with ransom bills. She claimed no involvement in the kidnapping and was released upon proving she had nothing to do with the case. She is reportedly a newspaperman's wife and gained money by cashing his $10 paycheck.
A historian notes Ziegfeld may have staged a flop to set up a later hit and cites his distinctive humor. The remark appears in a column discussing the late P. Ziet field’s era and style.
A fragmentary Broadway page item hints at reviewer comments about going to the movies. The text shows partial dialogue and stray phrases suggesting a casual stage or press-note style on film viewing.
In Waterloo two men held up a man in June 144 postings context today. One robber threatened with a gun while the other rummaged through pockets. The victim surrendered a few cents. the pair fled with the remainder.
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