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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
3
Janet observes Betty and Rolf's return to the Curtis home as Mrs Curtis plans a surprise party while managing a bustling household. Janet struggles with forbidden feelings for Rolf and contends with Betty's social circle and high living.
Mitzi Green shines in Little Orphan Annie at the Princess theatre with May Robson and May Robson delivering strong drama. The plot follows Annie caring for Mickey after Daddy Warbucks is away, leading to heartwarming outcomes and performances by Kennedy and Lawson.
Local market lists varied prices for eggs, sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes and greens, with per bushel and per dozen rates. Meats and poultry show native dressed veal and hogs priced per pound, with spareribs and backbone, and poultry including hens, fryers, turkeys, geese and ducks priced on foot.
Birmingham market shows steady hay quotations with light receipts. Grain bids reflect slight gains for white corn while oats hold. Cotton seed priced at $11 per ton in carrots and $13 delivered in Birmingham. Poultry eggs and live stock quotations steady, with hogs and cattle showing mixed to steady trends amid light demand.
Wanda Tuchock and Tom McNamara wrote the screenplay and John Robertson directed the production urging readers to see the picture based on the classic strip.
A D Cohen, long time Birmingham resident, died Monday evening after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday with interment in Birmingham. News of his death came to Decatur where he was prominent in business for many years. He is survived by his wife and several brothers and sisters.
Barbs Rance laments accordion gain as flutes vanish in rural music scenes. The piece jokes about saxophones and notes on spring finances and dependent deductions. A joke about rubber theft from an Akron tire plant ends the column.
Mr and Mrs T D Brooks welcome a daughter born March 27 named Mary Frances.
Andrew Romboka faces manslaughter charges in connection with a Florence highway collision near Russellville that killed Miss Mabel Terry. Decatur attorney T. C. Almon represents Romboka as witnesses from Decatur are summoned for the hearing.
First shipments of South Alabama strawberries have arrived locally from Castleberry Alabama earlier than usual. More shipments are expected soon and North Alabama’s crop should start moving next month.
Athens officials discuss renewing the City of Athens Alabama Power Company wholesale electricity contract which expires this year. Debates focus on renewing now versus waiting to see if Muscle Shoals cheaper service emerges under the Roosevelt Norris plan in Congress.
Overnight developments in the Scottsboro case push the hunt for Ruby Bates across the region as preparations begin for retrials. Victoria Price remains in Huntsville and will be brought to court. nine defendants face new trials with Patterson first.
The Tennessee River fell today with a gauge reading of 8 feet signaling easing water levels. Officials monitor tributaries and forecast continued decline through the week.
The weather bureau records a maximum temperature of 78 and a minimum of 43 for the 24 hour period ending at 7 o clock.
Four players on the Alabama baseball squad are left handed by stance. Campa bell Seawell and four players, plus Bush a reserve infielder, are noted as left handed batters.
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