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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1947
Page
11
Athens Alabama residents react to city council ordinances allowing Sunday theater showings. The Ritz theatre plans Sunday matinee and evening performances this week, as licenses rise from 200 to 3000 dollars annually. The move pleases younger residents and servicemen while older residents hesitate.
An application of self polishing Wax to shelves covered with oil cloth will prevent dishes from aching and make them easier to clean.
Local church groups hold picnics and meetings at Wheeler Dam and Courtland Downs Community House. Vacation Bible School runs June 16 to 26 for ages 4 to 17. Members and guests attend weddings, funerals, and family visits across Courtland, Florence, Birmingham, and Athens with many travels to Birmingham and Nashville noted.
Hollywood columnist Bob Thomas argues the ease of making bad films checks down to three factors writing direction and acting. He notes scripts drive quality and producers push weak scripts for star power while skilled directors and capable actors can elevate work when properly guided.
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