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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1937

Page

3

Windsor Urges Queen Mother to Back Public Royal Wedding

The Duke of Windsor pressed Queen Mother Mary to resolve the standoff with the cabinet over his plan to wed Wallis Warfield publicly. The government insists the ceremony be private with no royal attendance, aiming for a possible Anglican service if Edward persists. The dispute delays the wedding until June as George VI supports formal recognition of the romance.

Monts France Duke of Windsor Wallis Warfield Edward Windsor Mary Queen Mary King George VI Queen Mother House of Windsor Church of England George VI

Congress Debates Agriculture Appropriation and Bills

Senate debates an 870 million agriculture appropriation and resumes hearings on the O Mahoney licensing bill. Interstate commerce committee continues rail financing inquiry. House considers interior department appropriation and relief bills and studies railroad retirement legislation. Yesterday the House extended the Civilian Conservation Corps for two years. Senate passes an 81 million deficiency appropriation bill authorizing 112 million TVA dam.

Associated Press Senate Judiciary O'Mahoney Interstate Commerce Committee HOUSE Interior Department Appropriations Committee Civilian Conservation Corps

Abandoned Washington plans shadowed by Sybil’s knowledge

Joan Barrett fears exposure as Sybil hints at Philip’s secret survey while Bob readies a Washington train. At the Green Hills grill Norton presses for gossip, Hendry shields Joan, and Dorothy Strake arrives amid tension as Joan plans to depart with her friend before revealing the truth to Bob.

Sybil Joan Bobby Washington Philip San Francisco Bob John Andrews Mr. Norton Miss.Barrett Pennsylvania Station Mr. Hendry Hendry Norton Charley Green Hills New York Broadway Dorothy Strake Dorothy Millie Jim Chicago Seattle Darling

Huntsville Students Rally to Retain Principal Over Superintendent

A Huntsville mass meeting demanded that principal Hosmer M. Roberson be kept in place over city school superintendent W. G. Hamm who allegedly controls teachers through fear and usurps duties. A resolution calling for Hamm's removal from the high school was adopted and will go to the board of education.

Huntsville Ala W. G. Hamm Hosmer M. Roberson Citizens Committees Roberson Hamm Board of Education

Rabid Dogs Attack Two People in Athens Area

A stray dog in the Waters place near Athens route 3.A killed after biting two persons and five dogs. Two anti rabies vaccine treatments were sent by Tennessee Valley Laboratory to Andrew Waters. The head showed positive rabies signs on analysis. history offered no names of the bitten.

Tennessee Valley Laboratory Andrew Waters Athens Waters Place

Senior Play Set for Hartselle in May Auditorium Opening

The Morgan County High School seniors stage the annual mystery comedy The Pajama Girl directed by Miss Lizzie Reed Penn. Cast includes Berkeley Payne as district attorney H C McClanahan Dan Martin Dopey Bacardis Monte Black Georgia Morehead Margaret NeSmith Dolly Lewis Hilda Gilchrist Helen Maury Mary Lewis Lauderdale Lucile Weinman with a May 14 8 o clock opening in the new school auditorium.

Morgan County High School Lizzie Reed Penn Berkeley Payne H. C. McClanahan Dan Martin F. M. Speake Dopey Bacardis Monte Black Georgia Morehead Dick Creed Margaret NeSmith Dolly Lewis Underworld Hilda Gilchrist Helen Maury Mary Lewis Lauderdale Lucile Weinman

Moye Named Physical Director at Bessemer Y M C A

Lamar Moye of Decatur and Alabama star center accepts the post of physical director at the Bessemer Y M C A. He starts May 18 after earning a bachelor of science in physical education this spring. He may coach for the summer and has strong UA athletic recommendations.

Lamar Moye A. L. Moye Decatur Ace Center University of Alabama Bessemer Y Maye Bessemer Memphis Arkansas College

Legionnaires Urged to Attend Meet in Martin Arena

All Legionnaires are urged to attend the regular semi monthly meeting in Martin arena Thursday night at 7 30. Questions of importance will be discussed and final plans made for the entertainment program and luncheon for the northern area conference to be held here Sunday May 16 at 9 30 a m.

Legionaires Martin Arena

Eva High to Stage Headstrong Joan Comedy

Eva High school presents Headstrong Joan a three act comedy by the junior class on Thursday May 20 at 8 oclock Cast includes Ellice Batley Ravenell Gregory Donald Johnson Ezelle Bowner Pat Holmes Clara Dobbs Elmar Murrell Blanch Holmes J D Hawkins and Lucille Wright Director Miss Rubye Welch to lead the performance

Joan Eva High School Ellice Batley Ravenell Gregory Donald Johnson Ezelle Bowener Pat Holmes Clara Dobbs Elmar Murrell Blanch Holmes J. D. Hawkins Lucille Wright Rubye Welch

Athens to Open New Municipal Swimming Pool

Announcement planned in coming days for the opening of the new municipal pool in Athens Alabama. Lifeguards have been hired finishing touches are being completed for summer use. The pool bathhouse and beach are funded by federal and city money with water drawn from the city supply and tested by the health department.

Athens Ala Health Department

Honor Roll Announced At Gordonm Bible School

The honor roll for the month is announced with names across senior first and second grades, junior grades, and senior sixth grade. Teachers listed include Dan Crane Lee Griffin Carl Boley and Herman Golden, with principal O B Hagerman.

Gordonm Bible School Bobby Hartselle Pate Robert Sellars Alfred Egon Wilma Jean Berry Jane Bradford Barbara Mary Allen Spencer Elma Billy ‘Thormpson Mra. Peaswell Dan Crane Lee Griffin Charles Baxter Howell Glenn Halbrooks Robert G Norwood Jo Ann Frahn Miss Lee DeWayne Bethany Carl Boley Ray Cobb Thomas Glenn Counts Paul Eubanks Allen Jones Karl Mittwede Garland Privett Martha Bryan Abbott Betty Jean Bridwell Willodyne Campbell Bonnie Rae Cantrell Wilma Dean Hargrove Joan Harrison Lois Town Kathryn Ann Wiley Mia. Blackwell Herman Golden Charles Jones Malon Nave Jerlyn Landers

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