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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1939

Page

7

Garner Silent On Nomination as Friends Keep Boom Going

Friends of Vice President Garner press a push for a 1940 Democratic convention bid citing Texas support and a Detroit rally origin. Garner remains silent on any nomination plans while Roosevelt’s position on a third term remains unsettled.

W. B. Ragsdale Washington Garner Texas Congress Detroit Tex Roy Miller Corpus Christi Miller Uvalde Coon Soup Hollow Ettie East Texas Roosevelt

Child in Debut Boston Marble Debut At 7

Seven year old Sylvia Zaremba returned to practice for the spring marble season after making her concert piano debut with the Women s Symphony Orchestra of Boston last night. Critics termed her display exceptional musical talent.

Boston Sylvia Zaremba Women’s Symphony Orchestra of

Marmola Tablets Ad Promises Slimming Without Dieting

An old advertisement claims Marmola Tablets help fat individuals slim facially and body with four tablets daily. It notes the product has sold for over thirty years with more than twenty million boxes distributed and states it is not a cure-all. The ad cautions consulting a physician and limits use to healthy individuals with hypothyroidism–related fat.

What Congress Is Doing What Congress Is Doing

Senate and House schedule noon sessions with recess planned. Various committees meet to discuss the cotton surplus bill unemployment program social security and military material plans. Yesterday the House passed government reorganization bill and the Senate approved minor measures.

Senate Naval Committee Monopoly Col F. C. Harrington WPA Relief Committee Sos Agriculture Committee HOUSE Interior Department Interstate Commerce Committee Military Ways and Means Judiciary Committee Houe

Policemen Rescue Eight From Blaze in Anniston

In Anniston Alabama on March 9 three police officers forced entry into a blazing two family dwelling and led eight residents to safety before the roof collapsed. One sleeper Leonard Baxter, 18, was overcome by smoke and removed from the building. The fire was spotted by officers in a patrol car.

Anniston Ala Leonard Baxter

New Spring Pattern 4073 by Anne Adams for 14 to 42 sizes

Anne Adams Pattern 4073 offers a simple six-piece dress with a unique neckline formed by front fullness and yokes. Available misses and women's sizes, with fabric and trim requirements listed, and a 15 cent pattern and book price. Send size name address and style number to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department 17Th St New York N. Y

Aiken Faces Senate Hurdle Over Tough Vermont Issue

Governor George D. Aiken of Vermont confronts a Senate challenge as lawmakers press for action on the governor's contentious problem. The scene unfolds in Montpelier with political stakes mounting and public attention growing.

Montpelier George D. Aiken Vermont Senate

Ungallant Bill Draws Opposition Over Husband Poll Tax

Opponents label a proposed bill ungallant and unchivalrous as it would force a wife to pay her husband’s poll tax or age assistance tax if she cannot.

Bills Signed by Governor in Alabama Session

Governor Dixon signed into law a state department of finance with a Birmingham director A R Forsyth 5700 salary. The bill exempts ship fuel from the 2 percent sales tax when sold to ships in interstate or foreign commerce. Additional acts include local boards for Montgomery county and naming U S Highway 11 The Gold Star Highway. Guardianships move to chancery courts and annual medical license exams authorized.

Montgomery Ala Dixon State Department of Finance A. R. Forsyth Birmingham Forsyth Board of Administration Charles A. Stakely Montgomery County Senate Alabama American Legion Auxiliary Highway Department Chancery Court State Board of Medical Examiners

Flint School Play Promises Warm Live Entertainment

The Flint Community prepares to stage the play Hot Water with cast members Dorothy Nell Grant Maraline Grant Marie Tapscott Lillian Layman Ben Lee Young and others. Directed by Mrs J L Howard proceeds fund the school and residents are urged to use Want Ads to sell items.

Flint Dorothy Nell Grant Mauraline Grant Marie Tapscott Lillian Layman Ben Lee Young Dewey Whitten I. D. Jackson Bill Speakman Berval Grant J.L Howard

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Thomas Far Aspect

Banker Is Appointed Leeds Branch Manager

L H Parnell was named manager of the Leeds branch of the First National Bank of Birmingham. Roy Petty Rogers, the former manager, surrendered to answer a federal embezzlement charge involving a $6000 shortage and was released on a $2000 bond.

Birmingham Ala L. H. Parnell Leeds First National Bank of Birmingham U. S Jim OC. Smith Roy Petty Rogers Parnell Smith Rogers

Flint Missionary Society Meets at Parsonage

The Flint Missionary Society met at the parsonage with Miss Lillian, Layman as hostess. Mrs. William Warren led devotion and the president presided over a brief business session. Mrs. Horace Layman gave a talk on Stewardship of Personality before a social hour with refreshments.

Flint Missionary Society Lillian William Warren Horace Layman

Kelly Jury Disagrees in Alabama Secretary of State Beating Case

A mistrial was declared in the case of Jim and Jake Kelly after a deadlock in Montgomery. Both brothers testified Jim struck Secretary of State John Brandon with a beer bottle during a dispute over a negro tenant moving to Brandon’s farm in 1936. Trials are set for May.

Montgomery Ala Jim Jake Alabama John Brandon Ccircuit W. T. Seibels Jake Kelly Brandon Seibele Kelly Brothers Kelly Farm

Patrol Becomes Dog's Caretaker After Drunk Driving Arrest

The highway patrol took custody of a dog and a truck tied to a case involving a Memphis woman jailed last night on a charge of driving while drunk. The patrol explained a plea for bones from local butcher shops may relate to the scenario as the owner awaits disposition.

Highway Patrol Memphis, Tenn

Patterson Company Sells Two Homes in Local Sale

The John Patterson Company Inc announced sale by the HOL of two homes. The bungalow at 1417 Fifth Avenue East sold to T. J. Cox and the residence at 1415 Fifth Avenue East was purchased by W. Bates. Patterson acts as property management broker for the HOL.

John Patterson Company Inc HOL Fifth Avenue East T. J. Cox W. ©. Bates The Patterson Company HOLS

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