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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1933

Page

3

Janet and Jeffrey Aid Silvani Family With Food and Work

Janet and Jeffrey visit the Silvanis to deliver a large food order and clothing. Pat Silvani may get a paid repair job, while a rent loan aids the family. Rosie and Tommy express relief and hope as Janet notes future help for Tommy’s schooling.

Silvani Janet The Silvanis Mollie Lambert Rosie Rosé Silvani Jeffrey Grant Jeffrey Simpson Pat Silvani Pat Grant Mr. Silvani Tommy Rolf Mrs. Silvani

How Cardus Helped Weak Nervous Woman

Mrs Emma Nich of Murfreesboro Tennessee describes relief from nervous weakness and back pain after using Cardui. She reports improvement after three bottles and recommends it to daughters and friends. Cardui claimed to increase appetite and strength, with symptoms easing as use continued. Sold at local drug stores.

Emma Nich Murfreesboro Tenn Cardus Cardui

Rabbits Create Traffic Hazard Reported in Alabama

Montgomery March 15 AP Reports that rabbits are so plentiful they block country roads. Commissioner I T Quinn said a motorist near Montgomery saw six rabbits crossing in a short span. The piece notes local families roasting rabbits and describes a method of driving rabbits from sedge grass with fire and killing them with sticks and rocks.

Montgomery Ala State Department of Game and Fisheries I. T. Quinn Birmingham

Island's King Held in Fraud

Marion Coles Harman, a British financier and promoter of silk gold oils and rubber ventures, who bought and ruled Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel, is arrested in London on charges of conspiracy to defraud.

Marion Coles Harman Lundy Bristol Channel England London

Merchants Call to Fight Alabama Sales Tax

In a state wide notice over 16 000 merchants are urged by Alabama Independent Merchants Association president N L Walker to oppose the Consumers Sales Tax. The message accuses administration forces of pushing the bill through and urges action this and next week to block the tax.

N. L. Walker Alabama Independent Merchants Association Alabama Parent-Teachers Association Montgomery

LACEY SPRING VISITOR NOTES AND TAX FIGHT UPDATE

Florence Normal student Jean Giers visited Lacey Spring over the weekend. Local families hosted relatives and friends, with several returning to duties and studies. The piece ends with a legislative committee heading to Montgomery to oppose higher taxes and urging constituents to contact representatives.

R O T C Inspection Set For Next Month

University of Alabama prepares for the annual ROTC inspection on April 26 and 27 under Major S R Tupper. Cadets polish rifles shine shoes and press uniforms as they get ready for the War Department review that has yielded high ratings in past years.

Word Puzzle From The Manchoukuo Page

A mixed puzzle page lists horizontal and vertical clues about nations law codes and ancient terms. It features entries such as nation Manchoukuo and various linguistic hints with geometry of wordplay and word lengths.

Local residents gather for visits amid travel and weather notes

J H Hazel of Grassy and Vera Hill visited area friends on Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Lillie Lemons stayed with Mildred Callbreath Thursday night. Several locals visited J B Smith Friday and Mary Williams in Rescue hosted Mabel Hughes from Decatur who has been ill. A court visit in Decatur drew attendees from here and a Sunday sermon followed the Epworth League event.

J. H. Hazel Grassy Vera Hill Alyne Glate J. B. Smith Lillie Lemons Mildred Callbreath Jewel Thomas Imogene McCormick Mary Williams Mabel Hughes Decatur Laura Jackson Loretta Edwards Jesse Russell Huntsville

Union Grove visitors from Marshall County noted

Vw Manes Va and Um Hare Vw Manes Va with Lyle Hough Lonnie Culpep and Miss Edna Holland and Mildred Hough visited Union Grove in Marshall County as reported.

Manes

Local Gossip Notes and Weekend Visitors

Mrs W H A Thopson remains seriously ill at her home. Mrs W W Rose recovers slowly after several days illness. Misses Mattie Mary and Pane Washburn were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Toney Ratliff in Caddo. Misses Zola Mae Geneva Irene Opal Mary and Mrs Guy Ro per were Sunday visitors of Mrs

Zola Mae Geneva Martin Irene Opal Thompson Mary McCleskey Guy Roper

Anger of Christ Topic Set for Methodist Prayer Service

Rev. W. F. Price will discuss The Anger of Christ as the subject of the mid week prayer service at First Methodist this evening at 7 15 o clock. The event is sponsored by the Woman's Organized Bible class.

Christ W. F. Price

Local Social Refreshments and Visits Across Town

Mr and Mrs Earl Rose were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs W B Jones. Mr and Mrs G B Jones spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs L H Jones of Hartselle. Zola Mae Geneva Martin and Opal Thompson visited Mrs Clarence Sparkman near Oak Ridge on Wednesday.

J. M. Jones Earl Rose W. B. Jones G. B. Jones L. H. Jones Hartselle Zola Mae Geneva Martin Opal Thompson Clarence Sparkman Oak Ridge

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Pauline Hayden the Commercial Printing Dept Decatur Dairy By Williams Watt Than & Am Tamllams NC Reg U.S Pat Lacey Jean Giers Florence Normal School Lawrence Saylor Leeman Saylor Ruth May McIntosh Lois Yancey Buster Owen West Point Osmond Glate Shirley Morrow Homer Farlett Legislative Committee Association R.O.T.C Manchoukuot Atre Mediterranean Sea Manchoukuo China Butler Hine Ralph King Jno L. Saylor Eddy Casper Layman L. Gaylor Epworth League Decatur Chamber of Commerce Queens Holland Emden Japan Philippines Honshu Griffin’s Jewelry Shop United States Morgan County Morcgan County
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