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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1934

Page

8

Enrico Caruso’s Voice Double and Hollywood Rumors

Gossip from 1920s Hollywood recounts Enrico Caruso’s rumored voice double for arias in The Fortune Teller and his outspoken reaction. The piece notes actor ambitions, a private life stance at Warner, a recent auto accident, a Memphis letter, Von Stroheim’s Foolish Wives issues, missive details, and Dolores Del Rio with Fay Wray preparing to sail to Honolulu for a film campaign.

Harrison Carroll Goorright Ollywood Cal Enrico Caruso Warner Adolfo de la Caruso Warner Studio Blackmer Memphis Pal Rudolph von Stroheim Von’s Christians Bob Edeson Honolulu Dolores’ del Rio Islands Fay Wray

Nat Pendleton in Dumbiversity? Foggy OCR Note

Fragmentary line mentions Nat Pendleton and a phrase that seems to refer to a university misread by OCR. The readable bits lack clear event, date, or location details to establish a full item.

Biggest boat on Tennessee ready for dredging work

The Kentucky dredge, the largest boat ever towed along the river, completed a 600 mile journey from Louisville to Muscle Shoals Alabama. It will begin digging gravel near the dam site to supply a fleet of 30 barges and four sites. The vessel measures 166 feet long, 4 feet wide, draws six feet of water and rises 65 feet above the waterline.

Muscle Shoals Als Kentucky Louisville Deec

Harris News: School Closure Ends Successful Season

Our school closed last Wednesday after a highly successful run. The operetta Over the Garden Wall and Tom Thumb Wedding filled the house. A net profit was realized. Various club meetings and visits with relatives followed, including Home Demonstration Club with Mrs Spidle and Sewing Club with Mrs Gilley. Several locals and out of town visitors are noted.

Spidle W. M. Gilley Katherine Massey Kathleen Belch Alperta Holland Pete Hoole Murray Dixon C. W. Baugher Reed Smith Fogg Columbus

Mrs Dinsmore Improves After Birmingham Operation

Mrs Dinsmore, recently operated on in a Birmingham hospital, continues to show improvement. Mr Dinsmore traveled to Birmingham to be with his wife and her friends here are gratified by the news of her recovery.

Welch . Dinsmore Birmingham Dinsmore

Falkville School Debates National Education Dept Question

The eighth annual Falkville Parkville High debate is set for Wednesday evening May 30 at 8. The topic asks whether the U S should have a Department of Education with a cabinet secretary. Sherman Powell and Titard Jenkins will debate for the affirmative, representing Excelsior. The Jeffersonians oppose the measure, reflecting a rival interest between the two literary societies.

Parkville High School U. S Department of Education Sherman Powell Titard Jenkins Excelsior The Excelsiors Jeffersonians

Tennessee River Gauge Reaches 42 Feet

The Tennessee River was recorded at 7 a.m. today with a gauge reading of 42 feet, indicating a high and potentially dangerous flood stage. Local authorities issue warnings and remind residents to avoid low-lying areas near the river.

Tennessee

Home Coming Day at Falkville Brings Crowds From Far States

People from Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia and Florida attended Falkville Parkville Home Coming Day. Mayor E L Drinkard welcomed visitors as Principal H O spoke on friendship over words. The morning featured songs, a sermon by I W Myers on eternity, and a noon meal highlighting local cooperation.

Tennessee Mississippi Georgia Florida Parkville E. L. Drinkard 8. O Falkville High W. Myers Falkville Church

No Rainfall Weather Summary for 24 Hours

Weather report notes no rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 7 a m today. Data covers regional observations and indicates dry conditions across the area with no precipitation recorded. Local meteorological office released the update for public awareness.

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C. O Jeanard Cate Enrico Caruso, Jr Dolores del Rio Nat Pendleton Wheeler Triangle Market Slate Harris News Falkville School Falkville T. J. Clark Chevrolet Fisher Chevrolet Motor Company Detroit Mich G.mac. Terme General Motors Wales Attas Matty Saat SIX Hill Chevrolet Company LEE Street Wyatt Barnes, M. D Sves Examineo Asens Tennessee River Bridge Sam A. Gay
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