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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1935
Page
4
A tribute to Decatur women volunteers whose efforts support the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs in Decatur. The piece praises their untiring service and notes the positive impact on the city and the expectation of future gatherings in Decatur.
TM notes that no US kidnapping case pursued by the justice department remains unsolved. He warns that entering the so called snatch racket is unhealthy. He adds that sooner or later the snatcher is snatched and the outcome can be severe.
A Jefferson county jury convicts a defendant of manslaughter in a death linked to a man held in a drunk cell whose disability misled officers into thinking he was intoxicated. The judge imposes five years in prison and questions linger over officer responsibility for the fatal arrest.
The Alabama Supreme Court declares the Sanderson probation reform unconstitutional in a 4 to 3 decision. The state party urges a constitutional amendment to enable reforms, while the governor and board of pardons resist expanding trial court discretion on sentence remapping.
Leibowitz again gives Samuel Simon extra publicity to amend a life impression in his plea for pardon for the Scottsboro nine. He notes the first trial verdict was set aside, but omits that a key corroboration came from Gilly in the second trial, with Governor Graves likely aware.
A stray note from Decatur hints at the closing of the Alabama region Women’s Clubs sessions and promising upcoming gatherings, suggesting one of the town’s most enjoyable midwinter events in its history.
A Dothan writer Scottie McKenzie Frasier presents As We See It a reflective little volume praising constructive thoughts. The author cites kindness freedom in love and virtue while urging joy in work and sincere public service across varying maxims for a life well lived.
Arthur Brisbane surveys a national scene with a strong tone noting a protest surge, labeling a violent youth movement while referencing the authority of the Commander In Chief and remarks about King George.
In a Washington dispatch the writer contrasts Florida sunshine with northern cold and praises California outdoor life. They discuss Roosevelt as commander in chief, Canada US defenses, royalty in Britain, youth movements in Japan, and warn against lottery scams, urging saving like Rockefeller.
Kneale Lindsay called out asking where the fire was as the driver kept a secret situation under wraps. The fragment hints at a patrol or emergency moment in Manawa Wisconsin with minimal context and no clear outcome.
Dr Logan Clendening cautions readers that no royal road to weight loss exists and criticizes so called reducing foods as overpriced and unbalanced. He argues true slimness comes from sensible dieting and exercise, advocating a simple, balanced plan like milk and bananas for meals and a basic dinner with soup meat vegetables bread and fruit.
Senate debates a bonus bill while committee continues work on the Omnibus Banking Bill. House debates the Omnibus Banking Bill as lawmakers push through financial measures.
The finance committee reported the NRA extension measure amid debate on the bonus issue and a separate omnibus banking bill.
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania on May 3 a local inventor named Stephens placed a bird cage in the middle of a garden pond. He enclosed two frogs inside the cage to keep them from jumping out of the pool.
A speeding fire truck chased by a motorist who rode along to point out the fire location. Lindsay raced to the scene with the motorist’s guidance while volunteers, alerted by the alarm, drove to the blaze in their own cars without informing Lindsay of their route.
The editor notes six pamphlets by Dr Clendening are available for ten cents each plus a self addressed stamped envelope. Titles include Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
Danville school celebrates its largest graduating class with Opal Gibson as valedictorian and Ruth Patterson as salutatorian. Directors Mrs. Howard Gibson and Miss Biberta Bailey lead commencement activities, with the senior play Here Comes Patricia directed by Miss Elizabeth Bailey and cast including Juanita Olene Morris Opal Gibson Pauline Stephenson Nellie McKay Ruth Patterson J W Sims Butch Aldridge Dwight Nelson George Lindsey Jr. Schedule includes grammar school program Friday May 24 seniors play Saturday May 25 funday May 26 commencement by Rev Henry Allen Parr Monday May 27 class night and Tuesday May 28 graduation address by Dr H D Dowling.
Joe McCarthy manager of the New York Yankees showed continued improvement in his condition today. He remains in a hotel in New York suffering from influenza and related complications.
A fragmented clipping mentions office cat mottoes and a radio dinner line about self love. It notes May Shorts promoting quality articles and a quip about women being funny, hinting at light entertainment items and ad blurbs from the era.
Walter Winchell critiques Hollywood circles with satirical notes on arrests and fines. The column teases talent moves, stage plans, radio ventures, and society scandal, naming B P Schulberg and Lily Pons among others as it follows theater, film, and radio intrigues.
The passage reflects on forward direction during hard times and the limits of methods. It weighs honesty as the best policy, self focus in business, and the paradoxes of wealth and success. It notes leaders lack time for self improvement while buyers and speculators chase losses.
A compact, era voice vignette collection features aphorisms and simple scenes. It presents small moral quips about courage, frugality, family, marriage, manners, and daily life with a sentimental plus hopeful outlook. The tone resembles a community column offering gentle advice.
A clipped essay on New York questions the value of guidebooks. The writer notes locals rely on professional guides while many residents lack familiarity with key landmarks. A postman and an information clerk reveal confusion about Radio City and Paramount Theatre schedules.
James Cannon, now in Hollywood, is shown by Mervin LeRoy and wife touring their new mansion with a pool and luxe decor. Cannon remains unimpressed, quipping to LeRoy that despite his move, they still have each other. The piece notes movie players’ kindness and his past as a newspaperman.
Neysa McMein wrote about a local game called Smelling where players identify items by scent with blindfolds. The test links senses to sight and taste, and common guesses include bananas and violets. Items used include banana, lemon, soap, lard, leather, turpentine, tea, coffee, and more.
Drive out poisons when bowel movements stop. Souring waste clogs the bowels and poisons the system. Thedford's Black-Draught relieves constipation and refreshing relief follows. Mr. D. M. Minton of Chiefland Florida reports dizziness and bad taste diminished after using it.
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