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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1935

Page

7

Rallying Women Hold County Club Meeting in Rain

Home Demonstration Club notes describe a rainy county rally with 175 women, songs led by James McLendon, Judge Cecil Hester awarding gavels to Wheeler, Tanner, Blackburn, and others. Piney Chapel presented The Old Maid's Club, and plans for summer events were outlined.

James McLendon J. R. Crawford Cecil Hester Lauderdale County Wheeler Tanner Blackburn Elkmont City Limits Fairmount Coxey Piney Chapel Old Maid’s Club Henry Neal, Jr Worth Thompson Neal

Positive Relief For Itchy Skin Relief Ointment Claim

An ad claims Blue Star Ointment provides cooling relief for itchy skin. It promises deep penetration and fast action, with a money back guarantee on the first jar if unsatisfied.

Movie Folk Add Vital Statistics

Hollywood reports a marriage, an engagement, a birth and a divorce in its vital statistics. Lily Damita and Errol Flynn wed in Yuma with Judge Free man performing the ceremony. Lillian Bond engages Sidney Smith. Gloria Stuart and Arthur Sheekman welcome a daughter Sylvia. Helen Morgan and Maurice Maschke divorce. Bond to wed Smith in weeks as Stuart rests after announcing her baby.

Hollywood Calif Filmland Lily Damita Comedienne Errol Flyn Lillian Bond Sidney Smith New York Gloria Stuart Arthur Sheekman Sylvia Helen Morgan Maurice Buddy) Maschke Cleveland Damita Europe Yuma Aris KE. A. Freeman East Miss Morgan San Francisco Smith Florence Rice Smith Grantland Rice Bond Stuart

Congress Considers Amplifying System for House

Washington June 20. Some congressmen seek an amplifying system in the House of Representatives. Speaker Burns said the acoustics are bad and members cannot always hear proceedings. He noted private conversations distract and that hearing the speaker would reduce talking.

Washington House of Representatives Burns

Long Skeptical of Roosevelt's Plans

Senator Long expresses skepticism but welcomes Roosevelt back to the share the wealth movement. He praises the tax message and says busting big fortunes could lift the mood in 24 hours. The remarks came as Roosevelt signals a push on wealth redistribution.

Washington Senator Long Roosevelt Long America

County cooperative club installs officers and honors pioneers

Legislative chairman and Mrs. M. A. Phillips report on goals. Mrs. Wilbur Hull’s nominating committee report names officers for the coming year led by Mrs. Phillips as council president and Mrs. Van Buren Gilbert as vice president. Installation featured tapers for the Extension Service and council officers. Six past presidents were recognized with pins, and the group sang Follow the Gleam after pledging duties.

M. A. Phillips Wilbur Hull van Buren Gilbert Lehman Henderson Cub Black Henry Neal Spidle County Council Morris Hull F. A Milton Grisham A. G Dougherty McCord W. E. Flood Isom L. E. Cox Tennessee Valley Council

Make This Model at Home by Anne Adams

Anne Adams offers sewing patterns for summer outfits with practical outdoor and indoor wear. Includes Pattern 2335 with sizes 16 through 44, yardage details, and illustrated instructions. Orders: 186 coins or stamps to Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York City.

Anne Adams Batiste Annie Adams Revere Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Co ed Thomp son sentenced in campus shooting case

Missie Thompson a 19 year old Northeastern Oklahoma Teachers College student was sentenced to 30 days in jail after a jury found her guilty of assault with intent to kill in the March campus shooting of Daniel Shaw. Shaw survived two bullet wounds and planned a trip to Honolulu for health. The extortion note angle remained unresolved as the verdict was read.

Tahlequah Okla Missie Thompson Daniel Shaw Northeastern Oklahoma Teachers College Atoicam Shaw Honolulu

Informal Song Recital at Athens College Friday Night

C. E Lowery of Decatur will present an informal song recital at Athens College on Friday night June 26. He will be accompanied on the piano by Mrs. B. T. Rollo of Decatur.

C. E Lowery Decatur Athens College 8. T. Rollo

Operations Less Washington May Output Report

Operations data show May output at 834 percent of capacity on a single shift, relative to previous figures. The report notes the figure reflects plant activity under current utilization conditions.

Washington Reallto

Notes and motives in startling trial about a frightened girl

The trial reveals the girl feared for her life and claimed she fired in self defense while intent to kill. Prosecution suggests notes were written by her sister Lelia, who denies involvement. No clear motive emerges for a demand of up to $3,000 from a modest girl. Shaw disputes any link to the notes on the day of the shooting. One plea in the trial remained unresolved.

Lelia Ed Shaw Loisant Shaw

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