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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1934
Page
5
A contract bridge problem from Central Press discusses a hand where Booth opens 1 Diamond and North responds 1 Spade doubled, choosing between unbid suits. The play traces declarer South’s defense and East West signals, ending with North securing all 10 tricks after precise control of diamonds and clubs.
The Rhode Island Democratic primary pits Eddie Dowling against Peter Gerry. Dowling, a comedian and ally of the President, faces Gerry, former Democratic treasurer and publisher, who donated $20,000 to Roosevelt. Roosevelt’s leanings toward Dowling are discussed amid wealth and influence concerns.
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a fat loss aid. It claims a half teaspoon in hot water each morning leads to rapid fat loss within weeks, with added energy and clearer skin. It promises safety and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, urging purchase at Goldel's Drug Store or any druggist.
TVA electricity will be available for Athens about July 1 as the city votes to buy TVA juice and uses its own distribution system to start service once details are set. The item notes Athens aims to begin TVA service after adoption of the utility plan.
Hay shipments light and demand fair with prices unchanged. Poultry and eggs priced by jobbers with hens leghorns and small colored eggs in ranges. spring broilers and roosters listed. Cotton seed, butter fat, and grain prices shown. cattle and hog markets detailed with ranges for prime and good beef, calves, and pigs. overall market activity steady with some declines in hogs.
The Birmingham Post supports Colonel Bibb Graves and defends the short ballot. An April editorial argues anti short ballot campaigns rely on ignorance and prejudice and urges voters to favor a cabinet elected by popular vote.
News was received today of the death of Millard Griffin at Chickasha Oklahoma, occurring May 3rd. He was 75 years old and a former resident of Morgan county who lived 25 to 30 years in the Lanes neighborhood west of Decatur. He is survived by four sons and one daughter. Funeral services will be held at Chickasha.
Mrs Lonnie Chandler and her children have returned from a visit to friends and relatives in Flint.
The Alabama state pardon board will hear three condemned men on June 5 at 2:30 p.m. in the governor's office. Each seeks commutation of death sentences to life terms for a gangster killed in York City and related slaying cases. All three are confined awaiting clemency review.
Rev. EF N Hart returns to Haleyville to fill the pulpit Sunday morning with the sermon titled Gods Gracious Provisions. He has conducted a revival this week drawing large crowds and strong interest.
Lieut. Col. H. W. Stone in charge of the Marine Corps district recruiting headquarters at the Municipal Auditorium Macon Georgia says he is authorized to accept 35 high school graduates this month.
Katherine Tenn presiding as May Queen with almost all students serving as attendants or dancers in the Athens event. The pageant will feature numerous colored lighting effects and pantomimes.
The Presbyterian church in Athens sponsors a two day cooking school at the Rite Theatre May 22 and 23 from 9 to 11 a m. Each day features a nutrition talk and a full prepared meal with party suggestions. Tickets are available from Mrs J R Crawford and members of the Business Women's Circle.
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