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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1931

Page

8

New Year of Film Delights at Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre unveils a refreshed venue with upgraded sound and decor as Barbara Stanwyck stars in Night Nurse, supported by Ben Lyon, Joan Blondell, Clark Gable, and others. The season promises new feature films, shorts, and animated cartoons, underscoring a vibrant entertainment revival.

Banaiza Barbara Stanwyck Tilbit Princess Theatre Warner Bros Dora Macy Migs Stanwyck Ben Lyon Joan Blondell Charles Winninger Charlotte Merriam Edward Nugent Allan Lane Blanche Priderici Vera Lewis Ralf Harolde Clark Gable Walter McGrail Betty May

Automobiles In The Garages In Athens County

In Athens Alabama on October 5, specialists estimate about two hundred cars have been moved from service into garages and barns since October 1 to dodge buying license tags for the new tax year. Reduced cotton prices mean less cash for gasoline and licenses, prompting many farmers and townspeople to plan not to operate their cars until a clearer improvement appears.

Athens Ala

Youngest Solo Flier Jack Chapman Faces Wait for Permit

Eleven year old Jack Chapman, four feet tall, became the world’s youngest solo flier after seven hours of flight training. He lifted off at Estamptor, L. L., circled the countryside for 15 minutes with no other occupants, and was praised as a natural flier by his instructor. A new government rule bans unlicensed pilots from solo flights, so he must wait until age 18 for another solo hop and seven years for a permit.

Jack Chapman Ava Estamptor L. L Jack

River falling as Tennessee river reads sixteen feet

The Tennessee river was dropping today with an eerie reading of sixteen feet, signaling lowering water levels along thebank and potential impacts on nearby communities and navigation.

Tennessee

Athens Personal Notes Reach 88th Birthday and Bridge Fun

Grandchildren gather at the home of R. J. Davis in Athens to help celebrate his 88th birthday. Confederate veteran Davis is a well known county figure with a large feast for guests. A series of social bridge events follow including prizes for high scores and consolation awards. Local residents attend visits, engagements, and family gatherings across Athens with trips to Nashville and Birmingham noted.

R. J. Davis Athens Davis A. D. Powers Contract S. M. Bowen D. L. Rosenau, Jr Macca Martin M. M. Rosenau Beaty Street J. N. Howard Sadie Lawson Fairview Lucy Heywood Binford D. L. Rosenall, Jr H. N. Binford Bridge L. W. Donnell Geo. Duncan Louie Lerman

Hendricks Family News and Local Movements

Mr and Mrs P W Hendricks Sr report Earle F Oscar has returned from Detroit after the death of his mother In Nashville Rip Lunsford spent Sunday there Mrs Gil Dalrymple and son from Chicago visit her parents the R L Thomas J Wade and family move from Forence to Athens where Mr Wade becomes manager of the Ritz Theatre

J. D Ruth Belmont Ww Lyle, Jr Marra Ats Holt Edward Bride & S Athens Lake Lucy Heywood Emily Miss Thorne Nashville Emalyce Mé¢Williams Elizabeth Morelock Pettus G. C. Sok Birmingham J. N. Howard Hill Hayes Paul Gish R. M. Hobbie Montgomery A. M. McConnell Judge McConnell Goitre P. W. Hendricks Earle F. Oscar Detroit Mich Rip Lunsford Gil Dalrymple Chicago R. L. Thomas J. Wade Fforence Mr. Wade Ritz Theatre

Illiteracy Attacked by Alabama Education Division

Montgomery report credits the Division of Exceptional Education with reducing illiteracy in Alabama by over 60 000 and guiding about 30 000 adults into opportunity schools in ten years. Miss Claire Bloodworth notes trained workers keep farms and factories operating and families engaged in schooling while Birmingham districts show adult literacy gains. An unusual closing line shifts to a tree fact about cordwood yield.

Montgomery Ala State Education Department Alabama Claire Bloodworth Opportunity Schools Birmingham

Thrift Rules Regulated in Classified Section

The notice outlines rules and regulations governing thrift activities in the classified section. It highlights how items are listed, pricing guidance, and ethical standards for buyers and sellers within the local paper’s marketplace.

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