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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1936

Page

3

Gail Everett Finds Work and Romantic Interest in New York

Gail Everett travels to New York to seek work after winning a costume design prize. Derek Har Greaves helps her apply at Madame Lizette's shop, where she lands a job despite a difficult boss. Gail meets Natalie Preston, a new neighbor, who shares industry insights and dreams of agency work.

Gail Everett New York Gail Miss Cranston Fashionable School For Larne Derek Hargreaves Madame Lizette Hollywood Derek Lucille Travers Lucille Park Avenue Sue Long Island Ferrara Natalie Preston Natalie Fifth Avenue Lizette

Black-Draught Laxative Endorsed by North Carolinian

Mr. T. L. Austin of McAdenville North Carolina reports long use of Black-Draught for biliousness and constipation. He keeps a box on his mantel and says it quickly relieves dullness and headache, calling it the quickest medicine. The product is a purely vegetable laxative sold in 25 cent packages containing 25 doses.

T. L. Austin McAdenville N. C

Belgian Professor Piccard Tugs Record To Stratosphere Flight

In May 1931 Prof Auguste Piccard and a companion sealed in an aluminum gondola rose to 51 775 feet, the first human reach beyond the earths atmospheric limit. He later surpassed this in August 1932 with a 54120 foot ascent, prompting Belgium to issue a commemorative stamp.

Auguste Piccard Russia Italy United States Piccard Switzerland

Gossip and Intrigue Surround Gail at Madame's

Gail confides she landed her job by luck and prize money of 500 dollars, while Natalie Nina questions her finances and future. Gail reflects, notes Natalie’s nosiness, and decides to write to Miss Cranston before bed, hinting at Derek without naming him.

Gail Madame's Natalie Madame’s Miss Cranston

Athens College Commencement Address and Social News

Rev. A. 8. Pitts delivered the Athens College commencement address at First Methodist Church to a large crowd, with the college glee club under Mrs. Ben Peck directing. Miss Kathryn Martin hosted a bridge party on Pryor Street with a guest list including Elizabeth Malone and Frances Powers, and prizes awarded to Powers and Mrs. David Patton. Numerous local residents and visitors attended receptions, bridge dinners, and social visits across Athens and nearby cities, with ongoing college events and guest appearances noted throughout.

Pitts Albertville The Methodist Church Athens College First Methodist Church of Athens College Glee Club Ben Peck Kathryn Martin Bridge Club R. W. Martin Pryor Street Elizabeth Malone Virginia Grasse Helen Wood Frances Powers George C. Johnson Louise Sarver Mary Lillian Feigley Zuleika Glaze Fred Martin David Patton Washington, D. C Martha Hightower M. 8

Seattle Taxpayer Pays 5 Cents Postage to Paris Receipt

A Seattle real estate owner living in Paris sent a 5 cent tax payment and asked the receipt be mailed to Paris. The county treasurer’s office processed the payment and postage.

Seattle Paris France

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