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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1936

Page

3

Folly and Farewell Chapter XIII At Honey Harmon party

Linda Bourne meets Basil Thorne at a beach party and attracts a powerful, dramatic man. Their flirtation grows through dinner and a night scene by the beach, ending with a kiss and a mysterious threat from Honey Harmon as the chapter ends.

Linda Basil Thorne Linda Bourne Cora Jarrett Thorne Honey Pete Gardiner Thorn Onme Gregory Pryor Briffaud Pryor Honey Harmon

Much Relieved Says Lady After Taking Cardui

An older advertisement recounts a woman's experience with Cardui saying it eased weakness and nervousness after several bottles. It notes sleeplessness and backache improved and encourages consultation if there is no benefit.

What Congress Is Doing What Congress Is Doing

Senate in recess as Finance committee hears witnesses opposing a revenue bill. Appropriations subcommittee discusses Navy supply and four department appropriation bills. Labor subcommittee reviews a $6 billion relief measure. Yesterday the Senate was in recess with witnesses disapproving the tax bill and several private claims bills acted on.

Finance Committee Appropriations Saee State, Justice, Labor and Commerce Marcantonio Senate

Phantom Sniper Suspect Held by Birmingham Police

Robert Bloodworth known as Preacher, a 25 year old black man, is in Birmingham police custody after admitting to killing a man in Atlanta known as Sonny Leddus Arnold and denying other random shootings. Atlanta officials plan to take custody for murder charges.

Birmingham Ala Robert Bloodworth Atlanta Georgia City Pratt City W. M. Espy Sonny Leddus Arnold Arnold

Mt Tabor Club Meeting Highlights Salad Demonstration

The Mt Tabor home demonstration club met with 34 attendees including visitors. Estelle Mitchell led federation program with several members presenting. a cottage cheese and salad demonstration followed. Leaders planned a club year book and a June rally and Mt Tabor picnic. Proceeds supported a Flint hospital via a fibre living room set.

Mt. Tabor Tom Kyle Estelle Mitchell Federation Miss Mitchell Ruth Luker Mia Clara Moore Virgie Ryan Mise Rowe Louise McCutcheon Arthur Ryan Eula V. Lawrence Roy Moore Josie Hood Grace Reeves Nell Prince Estelle McKee Nell Thompson Ruby Luker Flint

Dixie regional Girl Scout conference opens in Montgomery

The Dixie regional conference of Girl Scouts of America opened in Montgomery with about 100 delegates from Alabama Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas. Regional reports were given by Mrs Paul Martins Ruth Cass Mahlen Ogden W E Sjams and E T Newells, followed by a welcoming address after a parade of flags.

Montgomery Ala Dixie Regional Conference Girl Scouts of America Alabama Tennessee Mississippi Arkansas Paul Martins Ruth Cass Johnson City Tenn Mahlen Ogden Little Rock Ark W. E. Sjams Knoxville E. T. Newells Chattanooga National Council of Girl Scouts

Community Leader Details Spring Club Activities

A community leader notes home improvements like varnishing while women stay busy with gardening, flowers, chickens, and sewing for spring and summer. The club adjourned to meet at Union Grove church on the first day in June.

Union Grove Church

All Day Services at Blue Springs

All day services and decoration planned at Blue Springs for the second Sunday in May. Everyone invited to attend morning and noon services. Men are asked to meet on Friday before the second Sunday to prepare the cemetery for decoration.

Blue Springs

Athens to Pour Concrete for Municipal Pool

Concrete work ready to start on the new Athens municipal swimming pool. City council and protectors of the excavation anticipate completion by mid June as the swimming season begins.

Athens Ala

Golf duo recalls ace on 160 yard hole in 1926

Fred Wehman of Charleston asks if Adams ever shot a hole in one. Johnny Adams, a pro, confirms he did in 1926 when his tee shot on the 160 yard sixth hole rolled into the cup during a golf match.

Fred Wehman Charleston Johnny Adams Adams

Pact Averts Coal Strike Ends Standoff In New York Talks

Operators and United Mine Workers of America reach a preliminary agreement on a two year contract after a 14 hour wage conference aided by Edward F. McGrady assistant secretary of labor. Details to be set by a sub committee with a likely signature at 1 p m EST today.

New York Pennsylvania Edward F. M United Mine Workers of America McGrady Frances Perkins Roosevelt United Mine Workers

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