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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1936
Page
3
Marcia shifts to independence as Bob and Camilla clash over love and money. Phil plans departure for Paris while Marcia awaits a summer future, then Camilla’s father loses fortune prompting game of romance and social maneuvering.
The undersigned banks will charge 25 cents for each check returned due to insufficient funds. This fee will be posted to the account on the day the item is presented.
Washington June 29 The War Department announced the death at Walter Reed Army Hospital of Colonel Thomas S Moorman commandant of Clemson College South Carolina
The Rev. Daniel Piper said he performed a marriage ceremony Saturday for George Preston Marshall of Washington DC a chain laundry owner and Corinne Griffith star of the silent movies.
Rev. D Boozer concluded a series at the xteenth Avenue Baptist church with a sermon on The Crowded-Out Christ urging souls to seek salvation now. He warned many neglect salvation while chasing pleasure, business, and power. Two individuals responded to his final plea, one by confession of faith and one by letter.
Final rites were held for state Senator Shelby Fletcher 61 of Huntsville who died Saturday of a heart attack. Services were at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Neill G. Stevens officiating. burial at Maple Hill cemetery. Governor Bibb Graves sent condolences. telegrams from national figures and numerous pallbearers noted his loyal leadership and friendship.
London June 29 Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin kept himself away from a Commons session citing need for rest after heavy travel. Ramsay MacDonald stood in for Baldwin at a cabinet meeting while Sir John Simon prepared to lead the government in debate.
AP reports Chiang Kai Shek forces bombed Kwangsi and Kwangtung armies in southern China. Dispatches from Nanking suggest a bold move by Canton government leaders amid civil war tensions. Six bombers targeted Wingchow area and trenches in Kiangsi.
Advertising Age reports Chicago retail advertising for the week ending June 20 set all records. Gains exceeded previous weeks, with total spend hitting new highs across categories and media.
A word puzzle grid labeled Young Ruler with horizontal and vertical clues. Entries include terms for rulers, locations, measurements, and common nouns across various thematic and filler answers.
Mrs Allen Kidd 69 a beloved Lacey's Spring resident died Sunday at 10 30 am after a long illness. She is survived by two sons Oscar and Richard of McClellan Arkansas four daughters Mrs Arthur Black Union Grove Mrs Earnest Johnson Decatur Mrs W E Bramlett and Mrs B E Edwards both of Lacey's Spring thirty grandchildren and ten great grandchildren Funeral services will be at 3 pm today at Mt Tabor Marshall County by Rev H D Prather Christian Church Hartselle with interment at Mt Tabor cemetery Peck in charge grandsons pallbearers granddaughters flowers
D R McDearmond 63 prominent Eva Route 1 resident died Thursday noon after a two week illness. Funeral services were held at Etna Friday at eleven with Rev. Griffin officiating. Burial by Drinkard. He is survived by a wife four daughters and three sons including Mrs Arthur Greggs of Walnut Grove and Claude Rembert. Numerous grandchildren.
Fragments recall a respected resident loved by many in the community. Messages of condolence and remembrance appear in local notices as friends recall the individual's kindness, service, and impact on neighbors.
Oliver Evans aged 55 of Cottonwood died in a Selma hospital from injuries after a school bus with three men aboard went over a high fill on the Selma Montgomery road. The other two men were uninjured.
The first week at Camp W ends with 42 boys from Decatur Athens Leighton and Tuscumbia enjoying merit badges in life saving swimming diving and more. Groundhog Simpson loans boats again this year as fishing remains quiet. Executive Norris says sixty boys per week are booked for weeks two three and four and reminds those registering to do so now. Meals will be provided only for scouts and leaders attending camp regularly.
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