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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1934

Page

3

Talent Lab Opens Doors For Writers And Actors At MGM

MGM launches a laboratory theater directed by Maurice Reynes with Oliver Hinsdale and Samuel Kayzer assisting. Promising writers and actors are invited from universities and small theaters for five one act plays this week. Cast includes Martha Sleep er, Shirley Ross, Irene Hervey, Jean Howard, Pauline Brooks, Joan Gale.

M-G-M Garland Greever University of Southern California Laboratory Theater Maurice Reynes Oliver Hinsdale Samuel Kayzer Martha Sleeper Shirley Ross Creighton Clanc Irene Hervey Jean Howard Pauline Brooks Joan Gale

Insurance Agents Hold Convention in Montgomery

Several Decatur insurance men travel to Montgomery to attend the opening sessions of the Alabama convention. The event gathers local agents to discuss industry topics and network with colleagues from across the state.

Decatur Insurance Montgomery Ala

Bama Insurance Agents Association Meeting Preview

A report notes attendance at the Alabama Association of Insurance Agents event and mentions an anticipated 08 record. No specific names, dates, or places are given in the fragment.

Bama Association of Insurance Agents Ate Bateets

Johnson Honored in Knights of Pythias Election

Local friends of Judge Fred Johnson of Florence take note as he is elected grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias this week. The announcement highlights his peers and the order's leadership transition.

Fred Johnson Florence Knights of Pythias

Nominations Selected for Walther League Officers

The league drew up a slate for president E H Buettner and Louis Nebrig, vice presidents A J Holtman and J W Carlisle, secretary Ann Clare Carlisle and Margaret Nebrig, treasurers Katherine Schneider and Louise Holtman. A rally is planned at Zion Lutheran in Birmingham for May 27 with next meeting June 11 hosted by Katherine Schneider.

League Zion Lutheran Church Birmingham E. H. Buettner Louis Nebrig A. J. Holtman J. W. Carlisle Ann Clare Carlisle Margaret Nebrig Katherine Schneider Louise Holtman Walther League

Limestone Co Honor Roll at Limestone County High School

The Limestone County High School at Elkmont lists students named to the honor roll for required grades. Names include Douglas Bates, Joe Evans, Louie Hatchett, Loriie Brown, Marie Faulkner, Mildred Blair, Evelyn Mayfield, Helen Todd, Marjorie Phillips, Lawrence Faulkner, Leo Compton, Hattie Martin, Ella Stizer Gray, Anna Hatchett, and Martha Spence.

Limestone County High School Elkmont Douglas Bates Joe Evans Louie Hatchett Loriie Brown Marie Faulkner Mildred Blair Evelyn Mayfield Helen Todd Marjorie Phillips Lawrence Faulkner Leo Compton Hattie Martin Ella Stizer Gray Anna Hatchett Martha Spence

Gulf-lube boosts oil efficiency in AAAI tests

An ad notes Gulf-lube reduced oil consumption from 24% to 51% on a second trip using Gulf-lube after a prior cue, claiming it beat three famous 25c oils in the AAAI engine test. It promotes lower costs at 25¢ per quart from REFINING CO. in Pittsburgh.

Over Refining CO

Vanya in Tongatabu Draws Mark Toward Pearly Shene

Mark Talbot arrives in Tongatabu in search of dancer Vanya Prokovna. He meets Loring a wreck from the war and learns Vanya may work at Pearly Shene's Diver's Helmet. The pair discuss Vanya as Mark plans to press on to Pearl Shene's cove to find her.

Honolulu Vanya Pearly Shene Mark Colin Shene’s Cove Honolulu Bay Tongatabu Mark Talbot Nuku Vanya Prokovna Loring Percy Loring Abbeycroft Pearly Taulangs Pearly Shene’s Tauranga Suva Hong Talbot Lo Hong

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