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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1933
Page
3
Janet, lonely and seeking comfort, wanders into the city’s business district on a stormy March evening. She notices a distant Security building tower, fights cold sleet, hears a muffled sound like weeping, and sees a figure in a doorway as she slows at a green light.
Three alleged kidnappers pictured after paying 60 000 ransom for Charles Boettcher II of Denver. They are sought in the northwest and Canada following a 300 mile auto journey to a Chamberlain South Dakota ranch house where the captive was held while negotiations proceeded.
Janet debates shelter or flight on a rainy sleet cold night. She wanders Sixth Street toward an uncertain future, dreaming of New York and a fresh start while clinging to hope and fear about Rolf and her life.
Mrs J B Odom of crosses Go says she suffered nervousness and sleepless nights with low appetite. After taking Cardus her appetite returned, she slept better, and she felt well and strong. She endorses Cardus as helpful for nervous troubles. Cardus is sold at local drug stores.
The piece mocks strict dress codes for men and comments on Huey Long’s fading front page presence. It notes youth prospects, late 1930s work policy talk, and social habits like Sunday chores, ending with a light NEA Service credit in 1933.
Paul Pickens is ill at home with flu. Rev J B Bentley and Guss Atwood attended district conference in Russellville Tuesday. C G Counts recovered from flu. Miss Willmer Lee Roberson of Haleyville visited relatives here last week. Mrs Clyde Counts visits her parents this week. Mrs Johnnie Jackson visited daughter Eldred Elkins Monday. Local partners began sewing spring oats during good weather then rain stopped work. Mrs Herbt Quinn of Russellville visited here Sunday. Bennie Johnson family spent several days with her parents. Winnie Davis Pickens ill with mumps at home. Mr Pain of Cullman visiting here.
Janet and a baby leave a store when a man stops them and demands the handbag. A gun barrel is shown and Rose screams as the incident unfolds in sleet and cold wind. The scene ends with a threat and a note that the story continues.
A historical price sheet shows varied fresh produce and meats with per unit costs. Eggs mixed and cased range to 8 cents, Irish potatoes new rose four per 100 pounds 1.10 to 1.25, turnips per bushel 40 to 75 cents, greens from 5 to 30 cents per bunch, spinach 5 to 8 cents per pound, dried peas 2½ to 3 cents per pound, cabbage 2 to 3 cents per pound. Meats include native dressed veal 4½ to 5 cents per pound, hogs 12½ to 15 cents, spare ribs 4 to 6 cents, backbones 4 to 6 cents, country sausage 5 to 6 cents. Poultry items list hens 6 to 8 cents per pound, old fryers 10 to 12½ cents, turkeys on foot unknown per item, geese 5 cents per pound, ducks 5 cents per pound.
Hackaburg and Mildred Lowery joined relatives for an all day picnic honoring Pearl Jewel and Buddy Dixon who plan to move to old home Ten n. A noon dinner at Echols Spring followed hik ing in the afternoon with many attendees. Mr Irwin Battles visited Decatur on Wednesday. Mrs Rayburn Neville and her daughters Jane and Sarah, who spent the winter there, have moved.
Jimmie D Reed suffered a severe foot cut while cutting wood at his home and was rushed to Moulton for medical aid. Friends share news of his steady recovery and ongoing cattle trades in the community.
The Tennessee river rose today with a gauge showing 7.8 feet at 7 o'clock. Water levels increase may affect nearby areas and local plans as authorities monitor the situation.
A trace of rain was recorded in the 24 hour period ending at 7 o'clock this morning. The report notes light precipitation with no significant rainfall amounts. Local weather observers recorded minimal moisture and no notable weather events.
Mr and Mrs Otis Bass moved to the Penny Farm near Hillsboro for their future. Messers C D McBride W J Sherrill Jim Aycock Edward Sims and others attend court in Decatur this week. Miss Lena and Minnie Lee Battles guests of Pearl and Jewel Dizon. Grace McBride visited in Decatur Thursday and Friday. Percy Kimbrel of Courtland visited relatives here last week. Mr and Mrs Clyde Alexander of
An advertisement touts BR. B. C. as a three minute relief for violent headaches caused by inorganic factors. It claims quick soothing action in minutes with a unique blend of ingredients. Also promoted for muscular aches colds neuralgia fever and nervous distress without opiates. Available in 10¢ and 25¢ packages at drugstores.
Miss Lena and Minnie Lee Battles hosted a large gathering Saturday night. Ruby Morrison of Courtland visited Sunday. Sid Dixon rushed to Corinth, Mississippi to be with his ailing father. Bernice and Mamie Melson visited Miss Ethel Phillips, while Eugene Sherrill remains at home with mumps.
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