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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1939

Page

5

Third Person Sought In Weird Murder By Automobile

Norfolk reports a third person is sought in the Jan death of Carl Schiett 29 the state claims a bizarre murder on a highway near a paper factory. Hastings 35 and his neighbor from Sandusky are in custody on first degree murder charges. Prosecutor Rex Bracy says the investigation continues and a third person may be involved.

Norfolk Carl Schiett Ray Aeona Coletta Schiett Veranda Prapen Kearoki Hastings Sandusky Abrams Schiett Russell Ramsey Hastings Schliett Schlett Ramsey Lie

Railroad Train Kills Man Missing Safe Report

A Louisville and Nashville train in Evansville ran over a man identified as Ophus Maxwell of Nonwell Kentucky. The engine and six cars passed over him, but he escaped with only a cheek scratch.

Evansville Ind Louisville and Nashville Ophus Maxwell Nonwell

Get Up Nights Nature's Danger Signal

An old advertisement claims kidney disorders cause night awakenings and urges a health claim about Bukets to boost diuretic activity. It notes a 25c refund from druggists within four days and lists Caddell Drug Co as a local point of sale.

Lana Daddy Caddell Drug Co Ve

Applicant Faces Sanders In Office After Blacklist Fears

A nervous applicant, fearing a blacklist by Mardy, gathers courage to seek an audience with Mr. Sanders in a frosted office door scene. She steps forward, reassured by the empty room, and moves toward the inner office to learn her fate. The snippet ends with a note to contact Ad Taker for a listing.

Lothrop Avenue Western Realties Drexel Mr. Sanders Jim Sanders Mardy Abe

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