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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1933

Page

3

Rolf and Janet's Heated Engagement Frays in Light Romance

Janet Hill, secretary to Bruce Hamilton of Every Home Magazine, faces loneliness and a brewing rift with fiancé Rolf Carlyle as a new upstairs neighbor, Jeffrey Grant, enters her life. Janet alternates between memories of a past romance and cautious optimism while spring blooms outside and work keeps her busy.

Janet Hill Rolf Janet Bruce Hamilton Modtie Lamt Mollie Betty Kendall Betty Rolf Carlyle Mr. Grant Jeffrey Jeffrey R. Grant Jeffrey Grant

Death of E. C. Lambert at Union Hill

E C Lambert a well known Union Hill resident died at his home on Saturday March 4 after several days illness. He is survived by his wife three daughters Mrs Leonard Abercrombie of LaGrange Ga Mrs Grover Layman of Hu and Mrs Elizabeth Henderson of Union Hill and several grandchildren.

Union Hill Ala Specia E. C. Lambert Lam Hill Léonard Abercrombie LaGrange Grover Layman Elizabeth ‘Henderson

Golden Anniversary and Social Visits Highlight Local News

Neel E J Puckett known as Uncle Buddy is seriously ill at his home as friends regret the condition. Mr and Mrs J T Johnson celebrate a golden anniversary at their home with dinner guests Henry Johnson Walton Johnson Pauline Lloyd Johnson Herman Johnson and Adda Thompson. Miss Alah Aldridge spent Tuesday night with Inez McAbee.Miss Ruby Keys of Hartselle was Monday night guest of Miss Gertrude Betterton.

E. J. Puckett Buddy J. T. Johnson Henry Johnson Walton Johnson Pauline Lloyd Johnson Herman Johnson Adda Thompson Alah Aldridge Inez McAbee Ruby ‘Keys Hartselle Gertrude Betterton

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Oak Ridge guests include Mr and Mrs Juston Mabrey with the Jones family. Audrey Layton from Liberty visited her sister Mrs L G Sparkman. Jessie Gay and Marjorie Mabrey dined with Mable Viola and Earlene Roberts. Dock Jones visited Erby Thompson near Rocky Ford. Aubra Sparkman from Hart selle visited grandparents W L Sparkman. Mrs Jenkins of Athens visits daughter Mrs Sammie McAbee and Mr McAbee. Elvira Johnson from near Hartselle spent weekend with J J Johnson.

Juston Mabrey Mrs. Jones Audrey Layton Liberty L. G. Sparkman Jessie Gay Marjorie Mabrey Mable, Viola Earlene Roberts Dock Jones Erby Thompson Rocky Ford Aubra Sparkman Hartselle W. L. Sparkman Mrs. Jenkins Athens Sammie McAbee Mr. McAbee Elvira Johnson Hartsellé J. J. Johnson

Rainfall Totals Six Hundredths in 24 Hours

The weather bureau reported a total precipitation of .06 of an inch during the 24-hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning.

the Weather Bureau

River Rising Levels Near Town As Flood Fears Grow

The Tennessee river rises to 7.8 feet by seven o clock causing concern. Mollie Lambert steps from a doorway and calls to Janet, claiming she has been seeking her. The scene ends with a pause in the narrative.

Tennessee Mollie Lambert Janet

Market prices paid at Decatur stores to farmers for farm produce

Arkansas markets list December prices paid at Decatur stores to farmers for produce meat and poultry. Items include eggs mixed produce sweet potatoes fresh fuel pine walnuts Irish potatoes turnips mustard greens spinach dried peas green cabbage peanuts veal cows heifers hogs spareribs sausage hens turkeys geese ducks and more with per pound or per bushel figures in cents.

Arkets Decatur

Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Summary

Market notes from Birmingham report steady prices across hay grain and seed categories. Receipts include hay and corn, oats and flour, with cot seed, green beans, apples, and lettuce listed. poultry and eggs show minor declines while most items hold firm. Cotton seed priced at about $10 per ton and bulk delivered corn and oats quoted with slight variations.

U. S Timothy U.S Birmingham

Piney Chapel and Ephesus Church Gather for Sunday Happenings

Crowds attended services at Piney Chapel and Ephesus Baptist churches. C. A. Hess of Lebanon preached a strong message at the Baptist church. A community sing followed and evening events included B Y P U and prayer meeting led by Howard Speegle. Local residents and visiting guests joined activities throughout the day.

C. A. Hess Lebanon Baptist Church Howard Speegle Velma McLemore The W. D. Tucker Decatur

Wallace Couple Returns to Farm After 35 Years

COLLEGE GROVE Mr and Mrs J D Wallace moved to their farm here Tuesday returning after 35 years away in Falkville De Catur and other towns They are greeted warmly by neighbors Influenza illness affects Mrs G P Collins and daughter Edna Bee and son Eugene Community members visit relatives and attend Sunday school with invitations extended to all.

Brewer Bee Line Highway Lester Wales Monroe Broadway McAllister Decatur Emma, Cox Mina M. S. Hess W. A. Whitlock Newton Birdsong Charles and James King J. D. Wallace Falkville Hillsboro Sim Howell G. P. Collins Edna Bee Eugene George Collins Jessie McBride Charlie McBride Christine Collins Seldon Slat Charlie Terry Everett Terry Floyd Jones Cully Mildred Embrey Moyer Henry Nix Ellie Terry Palmer Terry Annie- May Rose Seldon Slater Ted Embrey

Weather report shows 48 37 for today

The weather bureau recorded a high of 48 and a low of 37 for the 24 hour period ending at seven. The report summarizes today’s temperatures and overall conditions.

Positive Relief For Itchy Skin Ointment Ad

Cooling blue Star ointment melts on skin delivering tested medicines into pores to quickly relieve itch tetter rash eczema and foot ringworm. Money back if it fails.

Leader of the German Reformation

A crossword style set presents clues and answers covering topics from religious reform to anatomy and geography. The grid includes references to German history, ancient gods, elements of language, and everyday terms.

Irene

Explain Schick test and diphtheria protection for children

Dr. L. R. Murphree, county health officer, explains the Schick test to determine immunity to diphtheria and urges protection for children under six with toxoid. He notes most under six lack immunity unless toxoid exposure and that older children may show natural protection. a new toxoid dose provides strong protection.

I. Bill Murphree Schick L. R. Murphree

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