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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1936
Page
7
A man tossed a dollar to Officer J. C. Horsburgh at the traffic office and claimed it would cover his overtime parking fine. He then walked away and declined to identify himself, noting it would cost him more if summoned for failing to appear in traffic court.
A health ad urges pale tired readers to begin a course of S S S Blood Tonic to stimulate digestive juices and balance minerals when no organic trouble exists. It claims improved appetite weight gain and renewed energy with a simple daily regimen.
Miss Celia Bonner Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Harwell Dexis played a violin solo in a student recital at Athens College. She debuted with a March by Oehmler which received enthusiastic response. The program listed works by Schumann Dvorak Gillette Brahms Oehmler and Liszt among others with performers from Athens Decatur Sylacauga Dothan and Benelle Ornney.
Mrs W T Blackmon, former Decatur resident, died last night at 7 at her Florence Alabama home after a period of illness. Survived by husband two sons W D Blackmon Florence E Oliver Knoxville and two daughters Mrs Omer Parker Florence and Mrs W R Compton. Body to arrive in Decatur Thursday at Mrs Compton home for funeral services with plans to be announced.
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In the Probate Court of Morgan County Alabama the administrator J A Howle seeks final settlement of the E D Carnell estate on April 22 1936 with appearance by interested parties on May 15 1936. Easter Aldridge et al v Peter Turney et al in equity will offer for sale on May 29 1936 a 97 acre land tract in Section 11 Township 6 South Range 4 West described by metes and bounds before the Morgan County Courthouse for cash to the highest bidder.
Senate today debates a bill to create additional New York judgeships. Finance committee hears testimony on revenue measures. House opens debate on a deficiency appropriation bill carrying 1.5 billion for relief. Senate yesterday adopted modified conference reports on state labor commerce justice and war department appropriations.
London May 7 British government weighs League of Nations reform after Italy's Ethiopia conquest. Eden says league must go on and may head to Geneva for stocktaking with dominions. Cabinet split over quick Stresa front revival or punishment of Italy. Chamberlain warns sanctions could be dangerous and futile.
Fortunate families enjoy porch time as designers pick fresh colorful substantial furnishings to transform porches into true outdoor living rooms. Summer days and evenings extend living space with market finds suited for family use and daily enjoyment.
The Alabama Supreme Court handed down several decisions from Montgomery in May. It overruled applications in First National Bank of Birmingham vs John T. Love et al, a cross appeal from Jefferson Circuit Court in equity. It extended opinion in Lela J Brasher vs First National Bank of Birmingham, and overruled applications in Southern Railway Co vs John Webb as tax collector from Cherokee Circuit Court.
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