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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1937
Page
3
In Wilshire district a red haired woman’s body was found under a house, two graves nearby, one foot by five feet. A wedding ring inscribed to Hal and Alice dated 1912 may point to the victims. An invalid resident reported hearing cries and screams prior to discovery.
An old advertisement for Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic urges quick use at malaria chills and fever, claiming tasteless quinidine and iron aid quick recovery. The fragment continues into a serialized fiction scene featuring Marcia, Paula, and Sandy, with jealousy and social tension driving portions of a studio visit and home gathering.
The U S printing office has issued a detailed WPA prepared guide to Washington D C. The book weighs more than five pounds and reflects wartime informational efforts.
About 200 young people from the Presbyterian churches of Alabama and Mississippi will attend a camp at the vacant CCC Camp in Hartselle Alabama this summer. The Synodic Young People's Encampment of the Alabama Mississippi Synod runs July 26 to August 2 with Rev Byars as dean and Mrs Byars as hostess. Training courses in religious work include instructors from Birmingham Rogersville and Rogersville with sessions on vesper and guest services.
The Graf Zeppelin sister ship of the ill fated Hindenburg ends eight years of service. It flew to a Frankfurt hangar last night to be deflated as it cannot use helium, the gas future dirigibles will rely on.
Federal agents investigated a local post office robbery in Mt. Airy North Carolina. Records were scattered and a spilled bottle of ink left a chicken footprint clue guiding the probe.
In Aigues Vives France on June 21 Mme Gaston Domergue widow of the late president accepted the government plan for a state funeral for the 73 year old statesman who died yesterday. He bade farewell to the two daughters he left behind.
Bette Davis leads in the local premiere of Marked Woman at the Princess Theatre with Humphrey Bogart and Eduardo Cianelli among a strong cast. The melodrama follows night club hostesses used by a racketeer and his ruthless gang in a fearless, tense story.
One of the Black Legion traitors makes his final screen appearance as the fearless prosecutor. The scene highlights a dramatic confrontation and hints at the character's tangled loyalties within the plot.
Salt Lake City June 21 The bottom of the Western Air Express craft was ripped open on impact with a ridge causing crew and passengers to spill from the wreckage five men and two women were aboard searchers say bodies likely buried in undisturbed snow making recovery unlikely for weeks
Morgan county post No. 16 of the American Legion will elect its officers for the coming year on Thursday night. The term begins after the department convention in Gadaden on July 20, marking the post’s 20th year. The post’s first commander was Richard A. Burleson of Hartselle, with a list of past commanders named. Commander Grimes urged every member to consider the elected officers for the 1936-37 destinies of Morgan county post No. 15.
Trank Walton reports a curious claim about a dog that digs worms when McCurdy plans to fish. The exchange notes the dog’s supposed fishing antics despite being labeled not a fisherman, prompting local amusement in Buffalo on June 21.
James B. Reed of the commerce department inspector role noted that search teams paused as a hot gun caused snow to loosen, heightening fears of an avalanche. Officials weighed ongoing risk while authorities reassessed rescue options.
An advertisement explains that BC offers fast relief from headaches, neuralgia, and related pains with a non opium formula. It emphasizes a proven, quick acting mix supervised by a registered pharmacist and available in 10¢ and 25¢ sizes or by the dose at fountains.
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