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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1955

Page

8

Sloan Divorce Granted in Santa Monica

Marian Sloan, 34, former er model, was granted a default divorce from tobacco heir James Sloan Jr., 28, after testifying she was beaten on two continents and in their Westwood apartment last December. She waived alimony. Sloan Jr. provided a $28,715 cash settlement plus stock in R. J. Reynolds and U S Steel valued at $100,000 as property settlement.

Sloan Santa Monica Calif Marian Sloan James Sloan Jr Sloan Jr R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co U.S. Steel

Christmas Conundrum of Landon and Scott

Landon faces a tangled Christmas confession as she grapples with a hidden love and a possible engagement to Scott. Rowena counsels gently while family warmth steadies the crisis. A quiet village Christmas night ends with song, memory, and tentative hope.

Landon Rowena Scott Gran Merry-o Shelan Eric Maggie Breck Chesterville Ruby Stein Rubinstein Artur Rubinstein

Radio and TV Log Notes from Decatur Dally

A long OCR of radio and TV schedules lists programs and times across Decatur stations WAIF WMIL WABT TV, with various shows including News Lunch Hour and music blocks. The text shifts to a narrative about a character named Landon planning a New Year’s Eve dress and relationship tensions involving Eric Judith and a party, hinting at a personal subplot amid broadcast listings.

Scott Eric Breck Maggie Landon Judith

Unclear Dance Night Reveals Shocking Turn

A fragment hints at a dramatic discovery during a dance night with lingering tension. The note promises continuation, suggesting an identity or pride related twist to unfold later.

How To Play Bonanzagram Solve the missing letters game

Instructions describe filling in one letter above each underscore to complete a unpunctuated message. Use story clues and general knowledge to choose the best word for each gap and form a coherent final message. Punctuation is key to the solution.

Bonanzagram Contest Rules Published by Decatur Daily

The Decatur Daily posts contest rules for a Bonanzagram entry drive. Submissions via two cent postcard to 101 Johnston St by 5 p.m. Tuesday plus name on envelope. copies or facsimiles allowed within limits. Prizes start at $25 weekly with equal splits if ties, details on eligibility and return of claim checks.

Bonanzagram Jones Twins Davy Crockett Club Decatur Daily Johnston St Bon “ P.O Decatur Antagram

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