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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1936

Page

5

Dill win in alienation suit against former senator

Margie Heaton Dill earned a 5000 verdict against former Senator D Dill and Mrs Grace Dill in a 25000 alienation of affections lawsuit. The case now goes to the state high court with an appeal expected within three weeks. Dill said he will appeal to the highest courts before paying.

Mt, Vernon Margie Heaton Dill Co. D. Dill Grace Dill High Court Dill Washington, D. C Fredericktown Spokane Wash Wendell Dill

Glamorous Diva Crossword Clue Grid Review

The puzzle lists across and down clues with many entries including Prima donna worshiper excitement leered humor fine dregs loses cole fairy vulgar fe moisture courtesy either thing exist indicated vampire scatter house cat ventilating machine exclam at door rug brooch laughter sound boy drone bee journey large constellation epilepsy symptom Madame Butterfly note reterred soft mass scatter peels jail rim part in a drama god of war guided doctor spike musical note branch Poultry disease laws crystalline substance salt water fish tumor rhetorical frostbite encountered membranous bag appropriate gem weight singing voice instrument to jog pig sties cornucopis to perish silkworm therefore owed pair dye.

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Athens Items Highlight Local Deaths and Social News

J C Adkins a Bethel farmer dies at 76 with funeral at Leggtown cemetery and survivors listed. Christine Cox and John Davis Sib ley marry in Birmingham and will live in Dothan. R H McConnell and Ernest McConnell travel to Nashville for specialist care. Mrs Kirk Henry returns from Washington D C after daughter's appendicitis operation. Dr and Mrs J S Crutcher Sr return from Gainesville guest of Prof L L Wallace. Mrs Iane Hedges and daughter visit from St Louis. Lt J W Sensing returns from service in Athens COC camp. Garlin White to spend weeks at Hot Springs. Mrs J Brockman Sanders hosts bridge guests. Mrs George Williamson visits Evergreen. Joyce Lerman returns to Vanderbilt after visit home. M B McLemore dies suddenly at his son’s home. buried Temperance Oak cemetery. Mrs C V Beasley recuperating after tumor removal. Mrs J S Crutcher Jr hostess at Twickenham hotel bridge club. Elkmont farm bureau meeting with George Bates presiding.

J. C. Adkins Bethel Leggtown Athens Christine Cox Birmingham John Davis Sibley Dothan Ala R. H. McConnell Ernest McConnell Florence Nashville Kirk Henry Washington, D. C Chester Claybaugh J. 8. Crutcher, Sr Gainesville Fla L. L. Wallace Wallace Florida State University Iane Hedges Norris Allen St. Louis Ernest Hine J. W. Sensing Mansfield Tenn Garlin White Hot Springs Ark J. Brockman Sanders W. H. Nelson George Williamson E. O. Hendricks Evergreen Joyce Lerman Vanderbilt University Eugene D. Lerman M. B. McLemore McLemore Temperance Oak Cemetery C. V. Beasley Powers Hospital J. 8. Crutcher, Jr Bridge Club Twickenham Hotel Huntsville Baylis Anter P. W. Hendricks Harold Harlan John Henry Bitting van Gilbert Ed Creel Harry Kittrell Emalyce McWilliams Carlos Wood Sanders Elkmont Community Farm Bureau George Bates Roy Hat

New Deal Pick for Lehman Job Sparks NY Governor Hope

Washington circles see Robert H. Jackson as the New Deal choice for governor of New York after Gov. Herbert H. Lehman announced he would not seek re election. Jackson, a Jamestown native, is popular with state Democratic leaders and previously served as government counsel in the Mellon tax suit.

Robert H. Jackson Andrew Mellon New York Washington Herbert H. Lehman Jamestown N. Y Jackson

Charred Woman Found Near Chesterfield Mt Wantastiquet

Unidentified woman likely slain was found charred on Mt Wantastiquet near Chesterfield. A 22 caliber pistol lay nearby. medical examiner notes skull fracture and no clear escape path or footprints. Autopsy to be performed by Arthur Weston as forest fires ignited by the body are investigated.

Chesterfield N. H Frank J. Bennett Lonely Mt. Wantastiquet Norris Robertson Robertson Bennett

Suspect Sought in Limestone Killing near Athens Alabama

Athens, May 22. Officers warned to arrest a Limestone county resident accused of fatally slashing Rufus W. Smith 25 who died at his home after the night attack. The suspect fled toward the Tennessee line and reportedly washed blood from his hands before leaving.

Athens Ala Tennessee Rufus W. Smith Smith Limestone County Tennessee Line

Actress Wins Drama League Medal for Victoris Regina

Helen Hays, starring as Queen Victoria on Broadway in Victoris Regina, won the Drama League of New York medal for the year’s most distinguished performance.

New York Helen Hays Queen Victoria Victoris Regina Drama League of New York

County Republicans Active After Lull In Primary

Chett, Joe Morris and Carl Robinson. T A Carnes spoke on agricultural and soil conservation developments. Musical numbers by Joe Haney, B Holt, Homer Dunnavant and Marvin Hogan. Simpson and Sparkman forces remain active in the county after a brief lull post primary.

Rock Creek Social Ides and Family Visits Highlight Week

Mrs Roy Oden returned home Sunday after an operation at Baughs Infirmary in Decatur four weeks ago. Several from the community attended singing at Blue Springs and 65 people joined Will Mason for his May 18 birthday dinner with Birmingham relatives present.

Roy Oden Baugh’s Infirmary Decatur Ravenell Christine Jones Frances Wanda Self Ida Hilda Weaver Mary Martin J. F. Tanner Blue Springs Thurman Ford Mat

Drivers license campaign begins in Alabama

Captain Van Gilbert head of the state highway patrol announced an intensive drive to ensure all motorists have a driver's license. He said the force will enforce the regulation strenuously and that many Alabama drivers still lack licenses. Motorists should have licenses ready when approached by officers.

van Gilbert State Highway Patrol Gilbert Alabama

Athens Youth Resting Comfortably After Auto Crash

Thomas M. Noblitt, a well known Athens youth, is reported resting comfortably at his home after a Sunday automobile wreck near Hanceville. He suffered a fractured skull and other injuries and was treated at a Decatur hospital before returning home.

Athens Ala Thomas M. Noblitt Hanceville Ite Decatur

Coatless dancing banned after police inquiry in Pittsfield

Police Chief John L. Sullivan declared coatless dancing will be barred after reviewing events. He noted male dancers stay clothed for modern steps but strip coats for old fashioned square dances, a practice he frowns upon.

Pittsfield Mass John L. Sullivan

Decoration Day Observed at Athens Cemetery

Decoration Day will be observed at the Athens cemetery Sunday afternoon at 4 30 oclock. A short address will be delivered by J T Moore of Huntsville. The graves of all Confederate soldiers will be covered with flowers.

Athens Ala Athens Cemetery J. T. Moore Huntsville

Negro Dies in the Chair After Shelbyville Riot

Nashville report says ER Harris, 23, Negro, executed for attacking a white girl near Shelbyville in 1934 after mob violence killed three guards. Harris confessed shortly before execution as guardsmen stopped rioters who burned a courthouse and wrecked guards trucks.

Nashville Tenn ER. K. Harris Shelbyville A. W. Neely Harris National Guards

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