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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1941
Page
3
Winsome actress Deahna Durbin and film executive Waugh Paul plan to marry April 18 to align with her parents 33rd wedding anniversary. Also reported are legal cases, studio disputes, and military service plans affecting several film figures across Hollywood.
Joel Randall, staying at his mountain cabin with Bill away in Asheville, helps Eve Allgood after her car crashes into his collards. He carries her inside, binds her sprained ankle, and contemplates Bill’s return and a budding attraction. Eve charms him with warmth and a playful, old world mood as lunch is prepared.
The Tennessee Valley Wildlife Federation will hold its first 1941 meeting in Florence at Basil's Cafe on Wednesday March 19 at 7 15 p m. O D Lewis federation secretary urged attendance saying the talks will cover urgent conservation matters across the Tennessee Valley amid wartime resource concerns.
The Bat Patrol of Troop 20 met at Dan Weatherly’s home, began with the pledge, held a brief business session, then enjoyed refreshments. Members then played ping pong before adjourning.
Washington reports that six powerful battle cruisers are under construction as part of the two ocean fleet program. A Navy table released by House appropriations shows a total hull and machinery cost of 320.4 million dollars, about 53.4 million per ship.
After a lengthy conference with principals, union leader Holcombe said prospects for a settlement may come today. About 150 riggers and erectors have been on strike since last Monday.
A three story Barker grammar school in Birmingham burned today leaving the building a total loss. 627 students gained an unexpected holiday as firemen fought flames from dawn. Insurance will cover the loss and most records were destroyed except for small savings kept in a fireproof safe.
Fifty members of Danville High School classes in business laws and civics attended Circuit court sessions Thursday. The group, led by Principal Boyd Pureyear, later inspected the Daily plant.
Bryce P. Holcombe federal labor conciliator said early today that prospects for settling the riggers and erectors strike at Ingalls shipbuilding Pasagoula plant were bright as talks progress.
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