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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1933
Page
3
A tall woman in a black and white dress greets Mrs. O’Dare at the porch and chats while one hostess tends a preserving project. The scene shifts from the neat hall to the kitchen and porch as social warmth and fatigue mingle in the summer heat.
A promotional piece extols the 1940s Pontiac economy straight eight and Fisher body cars with no draft ventilation, urging readers to buy now amid rising monthly sales and strong demand. In a subplot, a domestic scene reveals Laura Briggs informing Mrs. O Dare of a rumored marriage involving her son Bill, prompting concern and a protective response from his mother.
An old advertisement touts Blue Star as quick relief for itch rashes tetter and eczema. It claims the product melts away germs and soothes skin when applied as directed with a soak. Money back if it fails.
Market prices and shipments at Birmingham show hay and corn steady with light receipts and fair demand. Cotton seed remains unchanged while poultry and eggs dip slightly. cattle and hogs hold Saturday prices with light hog declines. Prices quoted for Johnson Hay, U S No 1 and 2, white and yellow corn, oats, alfalfa, cotton seed, eggs, butter, and various cattle and hog categories. Alabama shipping terms noted for cotton seed and deliveries in Birmingham.
Regular meeting of Risin Sun Lodge No. 20 A F and A M at the lodge room corner Bank and Vine streets at 7:30 p m this evening. Rev L G Sturdivant to be principal speaker. extended invitation to all Master Masons of two local lodges and visiting Masons. Second and last meeting of the present administration with focus on matters for action at the June annual communication.
The Ninth Street Methodist church service class sponsors the baby popularity contest which closes Wednesday at 6 30 PM. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded. The narrator notes a desire to know the girl the son plans to marry.
Group one currently runs with Telette Turney in the lead followed by Ruby June Johnson Bernie Ray Lee Margaret Bradshaw Martha Ruth Collum Bobby Neal Edward Tyndal Ravena Watson Anna Fae Collier Joe Betterton and Joe Ed Sanders. Group two is led by Betty Faye Julian with Clarence Aday Jr Dean Jones among the rest.
The weather bureau records a maximum temperature of 85 degrees and a minimum of 61 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 am.
Edward Willmarth nineteen of Russellville died in Birmingham hospital after his wife eighteen perished in a Saturday motorcycle crash near Warrior. They had been married about two weeks and were en route to Birmingham when the accident occurred. Mrs Willmarth was buried in Russellville. arrangements for Edward were to be announced.
Hayes Athens announces the marriage of Margaret Colé to Maurice Hayes in Athens on Friday evening. After a brief bridal tour the couple will reside in Athens with Margaret's parents Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Colé and Maurice's parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hayes.
City of Alabama advertises auction at City Hall for delinquent public improvements on parcels in Jarvis Addition. Details include ordinance numbers blocks owners and amounts due with interest and costs, led by B. A. Ross and Metropolitan Life Co. and City Clerk Collier. Sale set noon on the specified date.
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