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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1932
Page
5
A wedding of much interest was held Saturday evening as Miss Margaret Fayne of Ausinville wed Mr. Ernest A Waters Dodd of Ft. Benning Georgia in a ceremony conducted by H L Kirby minister of the Church of Christ.
The article lists many names including Roy Wyatt Jr and Ralph Gilmore among patriotic figures and mentions the Junior Berean Club meeting at Mrs John Davis home on East Vine Street. It covers the Saturday Culture Club's year end gathering at The Cabin hosted by Mrs W G Gardner with guests Mrs J Hocking Mrs Byrd and Mrs Chandler and notes a Five Dollar donation to the Community Welfare Board.
An advertisement notes Step-By-Step Instruction Diagrams for a Cape pattern by Annie Adams, pattern 2331 available in sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 42, price 25 cents with catalog 15 cents. The Spring Catalog of 30 pages showcases Annie Adams designs. News mentions social events, hospital updates, births, funerals, and attendees across Decatur area.
The Miracle Man revival at the Princess showcases a star-studded cast led by Lon Chaney and Betty Compson, with Sylvia Sidney, Chester Morris, Irving Pichel, John Wray, Robert Coogan, Boris Karloff, Hobart Bosworth and others in key roles. The review praises casting depth and predicts strong box office appeal.
A New York speakeasy signs and street talk mix witty exchanges about money costumes and barrels of fun. The ad notes most body types in the New Ford 4 cylinder are on the floors for immediate delivery.
David Ingalls, 33, assistant secretary of the navy for aviation, easily secured the Republican nomination for Ohio governor. He is identified as a veteran and is shown casting his ballot in Cleveland.
Miss Kate Lile returns home after a brief stay in Gadsden Alabama. Miss Ruth Briseole is reported recovering from mumps. Mrs Ben Brittell remains improving after an operation and is at her Ferry Street home. He plans to spend the summer here.
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