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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1949

Page

5

Mystery in Mexico opens at the Roxy Theatre

Mexico City scenes anchor RKO Radio’s Mystery in Mexico a romantic drama featuring William Lundigan Jacqueline White and Ricardo Cortez The plot follows an insurance detective sent to Mexico to locate a missing agent and his sister who aids the search The duo faces murder and kidnapping before locating the investigator and capturing a jewel thief gang

William Lundigan Jacqueline White Ricardo Cortez RKO Radio Mexico Luesing Roxy Theatre Our Republic Lundigar Insurance Company Miss White

Triple Threat brings pro gridiron stars to Capitol Theatre

A Capitol Theatre engagement shows Triple Threat a drama of a cocky quarterback and a girl with a path to touchdown glory. The cast features pro football legends such as Sammy Baugh Sid Luckman and Bob Waterfield with announcers Wismer Harmon and Kelley describing plays.

Columbia Titans Capitol Theatre Sammy Baugh Washington Redskins Paul Christman Chicago Cardinals Johnny Clement Pittsburgh Steelers Boly” Dancewicz Troit John Lite Pat Phelan Jean Yarbrough Sam Katzman National Football League Joseph Carole Don Martin

Actress On With Lunts After Stock Start

Phyllis Fhaxter born in Portland Maine began in summer stock before a Broadway debut in What a Life. She appeared with the Lunts and rose to stardom in Claudia. Her first film was Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo and recent appearances include Living a Big Way Tenth Avenue Angel and the Sea of Grass.

Phyllis _ Fhaxter Portland Maine Claudia Tokyo Tenth Avenue

Bruins Lose Man Short On Each First Six Goals

The Bruins conceded the first six goals this season while a man down against goalie Frankie Brimsek, hampering early pressure.

Boston Bruins Frankie Brimsek Bruins

Air War Film With C Gable Begins Today

MGM presents Command Decision on the Princess screen a male cast led by Clark Gable Walter Pidgeon Van Johnson Brian Donlevy and John Hodiak The drama traces a clash between Gen Casey Dennis and Gen Kane over destroying jet fighter factories to shorten the war protecting Flying Fortresses and the crews who man them

Clark Gable Walter Pidgeon van Johnson Brian Donlevy John Hodiak Princess Screen Today Charles Bickford Edward Arnold William Wister Haines Casey Dennis Gen. Kane Gable Pidgeon Kane Sgt. Evans Dennis Ted Martin Military Affairs Committee Marshall Thompson Richard “Quire Cameron Satehe Clinton Sundberg Ray Collins

Fifth Grade to Stage Three Plays at Austinville

The Austinville High School auditorium hosts a March 17 7 30 pm program by the Fifth Grade featuring three plays School Is Out At Tater Hollow Borrowing Neighbors and Pete Sells His Eggs with the Austinville men's quartet and a hillbilly string band. Proceeds from coffee and cake grab bags and a PTA sponsored event are planned.

Austinville High School Tater Hollow Pete Austinville Parent- Teachers Association

Two Are Honored On Anniversaries

Imogene Thrasher celebrated 13th anniversary and Glenn David Norris marked his third with a birthday supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Acie Norris. Attendees included Percy Thrasher and family and other Norris and Thrasher relatives. A roses centerpiece and two cakes decorated the table.

Imogene Thrasher Glenn David Norris Acie Norris Percy Thrasher Alton Aline Amola Shelby Thrasher Gladys Norris Betty Gene Norris

Abbott and Costello Star in Mexican Hayride Film

Abbott and Costello headline the Universal comedy Mexican Hayride opening at the Princess Theatre. The film adapts the Broadway musical and features Virginia Grey Joan Hubbard and Luba Malina with a plot of mistaken romance and a fake mining scam.

Virginia Grey Lou Costello Bud Abbott Burns Universal International Universal-International Princess Theatre Winter Garden New York City Walter Scharf Jack Brooks Oscar Brodney John Grant Joan Hubbard Luba Malina New York Abbott and Costello Mexico City Lou Iowa Lancee Miss Grey Costello Montana Reader Abbot Abbott John Hubbard Malina Miss Malina Charles Barton Robert Arthur Charles van Enger Eugene Loring

Troop 36 Heads Regular Meeting at Austinville High

Troop 36 met at Austinville High School on Thursday night with Danny Harris leading the program and Jerry Jones guiding the Scout oath. Seventeen Scouts attended, some advancing on tenderfoot requirements as M Dellar spoke on summer camp opportunities in Scoutmaster Sheats's absence. Lynn Tsey closed with the Scoutmasters benediction.

Austinville High School Danny Harris Jerry Jones Sheats M. Dellar Lynn Tssey Wright

Iran Vow Produces Over Five Hundred Thousand Barrels Daily

Iran claims daily crude oil output exceeding 500,000 barrels, detailing sustained production levels and commitment to energy supply.

Iran Vow

Joe Palooka Comes To Life On Local Screen Today

Local Capitol theatre presents Monogram comedy drama Joe Palooka Comes To Life. Sean Errol stars as Knobby Walsh with Joe Kirkwood as Joe Palooka. Elyse Knox co stars as Anne Howe with Patricia Dane as a vaudeville singer.

Joe Palooka Capitol Theatre Monogram Ham Fisher Sean Errol Knobby Walsh Errol Joe Kirkwood Jde Palooka Elyse Knox Anne Howe Joe Patricia Dané Palooka Knobby Charlies Cane Walsh John Hubbard Hall E- Chester Reginald LeBorg John Bright Ralph S. Lewis Bernard S. Shamberg Monte F. Collins

Wayne Morris Film Opens At Roxy Theatre

Wayne Morris stars in a film opening Thursday at the Roxy Theatre directed by Sherry Shourds. Lois Maxwell and Maxwell and Gordon MacRae appear in key roles as the plot follows a crack athlete-turned-looser preacher who faces opposition before a finale of fisticuffs and pursuit in a small town.

Punch Wayne Morris Low Maxwell Gordon MacRae Roxy Theatre Sherry’ Shourds Shady Sports MacKac Brest Deer Lois Maxwell Morris Dowa

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