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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1927

Page

3

The Good Bad Girl in New York Dreams

Mimsi Marsh travels from Connecticut to New York to pursue art and romance. She meets artist Wichip White and a world of Broadway nightlife led by Trixie True and Nita, navigating flirtations, moneyed temptations, and a gilded cage of luxury while wrestling with ambition and destiny. The chapter follows her longing, temptations, and the pull of Perry, Merle, and the stage as she seeks meaning beyond appearances.

Mimsi Marsh New York Connecticut Wichip White Trixie True Trixie Mimsi Mims Merle Lengel Creenwich Dinger York Willy Perry Morel White Merle Destiny Mita Nita Mimst Cee Stepsext Chow

Goodyear All-Wear Balloon Tire Gains Buyer Acceptance

W. W. of the 1-4-0 Tire Co reports tire buyers generally accept the Goodyear All-Wear balloon tire announced earlier this year. After two years of development and road testing the tire is described as the "world's greatest," with careful buyers investigating before purchases.

Goodyear Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company W. W

Hartselle Church Boosting Total

The Methodist church of Hartselle is boosting the city drive for the Red Cross with a $66.51 contribution. The gift adds to an initial donation as five advances toward a $500 goal to aid the county campaign.

Methodist Church of Hartselle Red Cross Methodist Church

Kiwanis Club to Meet at YMCA Thursday Evening

Decatur Kiwanis Club will hold a regular weekly session on Thursday at 6 30 PM at the YMCA.

Decatur Kiwanis Club

Courtroom Crowded as Jury Weighs Blame in Snyder Murder

The packed courtroom hears testimony as the crowd, mainly women, awaits a verdict. The focus remains on whether Gray will allocate blame to the widow or pin responsibility on the slain Albert Snyder’s husband.

Gray Albert Snyder

McCalla Receives Silver Service From State Contractors

Colonel W. A. McCalla former Alabama state highway engineer now in private practice in Montgomery is presented a large sterling silver pitcher and eight goblets by highway contractors as a token of esteem. He has many friends across North Alabama and moves to new work at the capital.

W. A. McCalla Alabama Montgomery McCalla North

Mrs Torian Returns Home After Medical Treatment

Mrs Torian Able To Return Home after collapsing on Bank Street. She received treatment at Benevolent hospital and was conveyed home by Brown's ambulance.

Mrs. Torian

Reception For Church Planned To Welcome New Members

Invitations are mailed to all new church members inviting them to a Friday reception. The notice is printed by Albany printers offering best printing at low prices.

Albany

Hollywood Film Gossip and Actor Hardships

Hollywood gossip outlines the rough life behind the glamour. Stunt performers face injuries from dangerous scenes while Polly Moran recovers from blizzards in Corona Colorado. Emil Jannings endures long make up sessions for The Way of All Flesh. Glasse Fitzgerald endures suffering and weight loss as rains disrupt travel and Pegasus the burro dies, leaving Cissie walking.

Hollywood Beverly Hills Polly” Moran Corona Colorado Miss Moran Emil Jannings Jannings Glasse Fitzgerald

Visiting ladies host hospitality for state Travelers meeting

Visiting ladies from the Travelers Protective Association arrive in Decatur and receive generous hospitality. At 3 30 p m local ladies greet them at Hotel Lyons for a motor tour of the city. They then visit Wilder Place at Col W B Edmunson and Mrs Edmunson’s home for a 4 30 p m program with singing by Miss Rowena and Mesdames McGlathery and Petty.

Travelers, Protective Association Decatur Hotel Lyons Wilder Place Morel W. B. Edmunson Miss Rowena Mesdames R. M. McGlathery J. M. Petty

Weather report notes cooler 24 hours with 72 degree high

The local weather bureau reports a cooler 24 hours with a high around 72 degrees and a low not fully specified, indicating relief from prior hot spell.

Reverend Kowett Speaks Thursday on Modernism

Reverend H Kowett, pastor from Chicago, will lecture on Modernism at Pauls Lutheran Church at 7 30 PM Thursday. He is second vice president of the northern Illinois district of the Missouri Synod and is noted as a brilliant speaker. The event is the third Lyceum lecture organized by the Walther League.

H. Kowett Chicago Paul's Lutheran Church Tlinois Missouri Synod Walther League

The Real Problem of American Railroads

The piece argues railroads must earn funds to cover rising operating costs and taxes and provide a fair return to shareholders. It cites 1926 property investment returns by district at 5.13 percent, illustrating thin margins between gross profits and net profits.

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