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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1933
Page
4
Miss Maurice Cagle of Decatur and Charles Clarence Royer, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Royer, were married Saturday by H. L. Kirby. They will live at 613 Eleventh Avenue West.
Dr D D Cox visited Huntsville while Billy Wyker and companions spent the weekend with kin in Tuscaloosa and returned Sunday. John Henry Bitting returned to Atlanta after a visit with his parents. Mrs H Troup continues to improve after neuritis. Mr and Mrs R D Taylor and daughter visited Birmingham relatives. John Wyker’s party reports he is well at his Bank Street store after illness. Several local residents and visitors are listed with travels, visits, and family updates. Herbert McKelvey born to Glenn McKelvey and wife in Montgomery. Mrs Cleo Watson and others spend time with Dr H D Greer. Mildred Nungester and Nancy Hackworth at home or visiting. Mary Falkenberg able to be out after illness. Mrs J T Jordan returns from Tri Cities visit. Robert McCoy and family spent weekend in Fayette. Barbara Ann Vis and Tom Burch improving at Baugh's Infirmary. Dr D D Cox in Birmingham on business. Hamlet family to Florence for future home.
An advertisement touts MELLO GLO face powder made with a new French process. It claims smooth spreading, long wear, pore coverage, and hides fine lines with a fragrance option priced at 50 cents and one dollar tax free.
A dopey tired feeling after meals may signal bowel poisons that breed germs. The ad suggests Adler ika as an remedy acting on both upper and lower bowels without discomfort promoted by Caddell Drug Co. ad.
NEA Service reports spring couture in Hollywood with stars like Minna Gombell and Genevieve Tobin showcasing brown ensembles. Minna’s polka dot dress features a white matalasse cape and gold buckle. Genevieve favors soft tweed belted coats. Helen Vinson sports a brown wool suit and high hat. Joan Blondell and George Barnes dine at the Brown Derby in a black and white crepe dress. Benita Hume wears a gray tailored tweed with white pique gloves.
Many friends regret that they left Decatur and wish them happiness in their new home. Miss Mary Alice Plemmons and Pick Plemmons of Falkville were weekend guests of their aunt Mrs. John Thomason.
Professor Woodruff argues that neglecting public education could push Alabama toward plutocracy. He urges citizens to demand full term public schools and to elect a legislature in 1935 that will grant schools a fair deal.
A big mass meeting at the Young People's Institute attracted a large Athens turnout Sunday afternoon. Groups from Courtland and First Church promised to attend tonight. Courses listed include Leadership Training by Dr. L G Sturdivant and Citizenship and Community Service led by Rev. C M Tyndal.
A storm at 11 o clock Saturday night damaged the gin operated by W. T. Jones and Son at Stewart s Cross Roads five miles south of Tanner. No injuries reported though two cows were killed barns unroofed and hay and crops damaged.
The piece promotes assembling a child’s dress with a yoke capelet frock and bloomers, Pattern 2302 in sizes 2 4 6 8 10 requiring 218 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 4. It advertises the Anne Adams Pattern Catalog with adult junior and plus-size models, priced 15 cents catalog, 25 cents pattern and catalog together, to be mailed to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York.
A mule fell 48 feet over a cliff while log dragging near Ryans. The mule escaped unhurt after being dragged by a rolling log, an unusual incident reported last week. Reverend Jesse Black tied logs to a mule to haul them from new ground when the accident occurred.
County roads suffered no material damage from torrential rains Saturday night. Some fields were flooded but roads remained in good condition after Sunday and today surveys. Improvements funded by the RFC plan are credited with maintaining county arteries despite the downpours.
Burglars attempted to break into Buttrey’s Department store on Second Avenue Sunday night using a crowbar. Officers found the doors sprung with marks and scratches but no entry. the attempt was discovered when the store opened this morning.
Firemen responded to two alarms over the weekend. A fire at Frank Shaffer’s residence 520 Church Street burned out by Saturday night. A Sunday alarm on Walnut Street reported a minor blaze from the same cause.
A Jones structure was damaged as winds from opposite directions toppled it in a freak storm. The blow appeared to be a real twister, sparing nearby properties from similar fate.
Advertising claims that Blue Star Ointment cools and soothes itching by delivering medicine into pores to treat tetter rash eczema foot itch ringworm and related conditions with a money back guarantee if ineffective.
An all star cast leads the new First World picture Employees Entrance at the Princess Theatre for a Tuesday showing. Warren William and Loretta Young headline with Alice White returning to the screen after a two year break and supporting stars including Wallace Ford Allen Jenkins Hale Hamilton and more.
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