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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1937

Page

3

Marcia Takes Charge After Race Scandal at Acme

Marcia confronts Walt after a gambling dispute and Abe's unethical tactics come to light. She plans to leave Acme and later considers a fresh start as she secures funds to regain self respect. Tony announces Ellen and his marriage plans and invites Marcia to join a Mexico trip.

Marcia Abe Ellen Sandy Mazie San Francisco Miss Ellen Marcy A. Z Miss Madden Tony Walt Finis Mexico

Pelican Yacht Aims for Pleasure Craft Role at Ingalls Works

The Pelican, built for Ingalls Iron Works by a Louisville firm, is moored at the company shipyard landing on W Market. Powered by a four cylinder diesel, it reaches 10 knots, weighs 398 tons, is 65 by 18 feet, and carries 1130 gallons of oil, with sleeping quarters for eight and capacity for about 75 passengers. Decatur will be the home port as the vessel undergoes remodeling and repainting.

Ingalls Iron ‘Works Company Louisville Donkens Ingalls Iron Works Company Decatur

Seven Months for Pupils Aids Grade

Athens Alabama June 16 Seven months public schooling shows its benefits over a five and a half months term, according to Amos C Clanton county superintendent of education. Of over six hundred grammar school graduates taking entrance examinations for high school in this county 35 percent of those going to school only five and a half months each school year failed to pass the entrance exams while only 17 percent of those who had been to school at least seven months each year failed.

Athens Ala Amos C. Clanton

Raids in Limestone County Hit Local Cafes and Stations

Acting on a ruling by the Alabama attorney general that possession of beer in case lots indicates sale in a dry county, Sheriff J. E. Wellden and deputies raided cafes and filling stations in Limestone County Athens on June 16 seizing beer and filing criminal cases against owners or operators.

Athens Ala Alabama J. E. Wellden

Bride Finds Ice Cubes Freeze Too Fast

In Rochester New York on June 16 a frantic bride called Rochester Gas and Electric to report a refrigerator that freezes ice cubes too quickly. Sales supervisor Jack Sharkey said an electrician found ice cubes piled in every pan and scattered across the kitchen floor. The bride asked why she must remove them as soon as they freeze.

Rochester N. Y Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation Jack Sharkey

Deputy Sheriff Evidences Gin Tax Compliance in Dry Kansas

Wichita jury hears testimony that Leslie Moll paid a 3 cent sales tax on a $1.50 pint of gin, showing tavern keeper’s intent to comply with state law. Judge Ross McCormick issues a pedock injunction based on the evidence.

Wichita Kas Leslie Moll Kansas Ross McCormick

Women and Cardus Medicine for Relief of Weakened Condition

For women Cardus is promoted as a special medicine to ease suffering from weakness and to make monthly periods less disagreeable. It is claimed to help poorly nourished women gain strength from food when used over time. It advises fair trial and physician consultation if not beneficial.

Adv

Congress in Action Today Across Chambers

Senate debates a 1.5 billion relief bill while the House eye adjournment due to Rep Connery’s death. Naval and immigration panels resume work. post office and flood control committees hold hearings. interstate commerce weighs securities act amendments. yesterday the House approved a war department non military appropriation bill and the Senate rejected relief bill amendments restricting unexpended balances.

HOUSE Rep Connery D.-Mass Naval Committee Pearmee Starnes Interstate Commerce Committee War Department Senate

Nationwide drive against fake mutual life protection schemes

Postmaster General James A. Farley announces the Postal Inspection Service has launched a nationwide campaign against operators of fraudulent mutual benefit life protection organizations. Complaints indicate about one hundred fraudulent enterprises operating across the country, costing the American public hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

James A. Farley The Postal Inspection Service Mutual Benefit Post Office Department

Young angler claims 15 inch trout feat on lake

Twelve year old Raymond Miller told of a prize Lake Coeur D Alene fishing feat. He saw a big trout boating, hit it with an oar, jumped into the lake and caught it bare handed. He says it measured 15 inches and he ate the evidence.

Coeur D'Alene Idaho Raymond Miller

Hot Weather Biliousness Warns and Calotabs Remedy

In hot weather digestion and elimination slow, causing gas belching heartburn and irritability. Symptoms include nausea dizziness headaches coated tongue bilious complexion and sluggish bowels. Take Calo tabs calomel compound tablets for prompt relief. pomace price ten cents and family package twenty five cents at stores.

Ady

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