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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1935

Page

5

Miss Rosa Lee Richards and Dryden Murdock wed

The couple tied the knot Saturday August 81 at Grant Street Church of Christ with Pastor George W. Emptage officiating. Rosa Lee is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Gresham of West Point Mississippi. Murdock, son of J. N. Murdock of Petersburg Tennessee, works for Cuda Hay Packing Co. in town. They reside in Graham apartments on Grant Street.

Rosa Lee Richards Dryden Murdock Grant Street Church Christ George W. Emptage R. EB. Gresham West Point Murdock J. N. Murdock Petersburg Tenn Cudahay Packing Co Mrs. Murdock Graham Grant Street

Atlee Henkel Hoff Returns From Nashville Banking Post

Atlee Henkel Hoff has returned from Nashville Tennessee where he held a position with the American National Bank.

Atlee Henkel Hoff Nashville, Tenn American National Bank

Quetta Hit by Severe Earthquake Briefly Again

An earthquake of severe intensity was felt in Quetta India at 4 20 p m lasting about 15 seconds no damage reported Quetta once called the city of death was devastated by a vast lake outlet disaster causing 26 000 deaths last May 31

Quetta India Ari Lake

Those Superfluous Hairs Still Worry Fair Women

Gladys Glady s notes women have long sought hair removal from arms and legs. She contrasts Elizabethan pastes with modern methods, recommending electrolysis for permanent removal and noting a new portable depilatory mitt that smooths skin and removes dead cuticle.

Gladys Glad America Regorte

Nail Biting and Hair Care Remedies

Ida suggests perseverance to break nail biting and recommends tincture of aloes on fingertips. Adele offers hot oil treatments for conditioning hair before a permanent wave and salt water methods for oily hair dandruff remedies.

Ida K Ha Adele

Bishop McDowell to Visit St John’s Episcopal Church

The Rt. Rev. William G. Mc Dowell will make an official visitation at St. John’s Episcopal on Sunday September 8 at 11 a.m. He will confirm a class of candidates and preach the sermon. The public is invited.

William G. McDowell St. John’s Episcopal

Carroll Improves After Train Incident Near Union Station

Fred Carroll of Nashville, once presumed struck by a train near Union Station, has markedly improved at Benevolent Society Hospital. His condition is no longer critical after lying insensible on tracks for several days before regaining consciousness and being admitted.

Fred Carroll Nashville Union Station Benevolent Society Hospital Ain

Alabama PWA loan grants total more than forty million dollars

Public Works Administration loan grants in Alabama reached 40 600 208 as H L Gelamer states applications from 182 counties and towns are set for Washington review by month end. Thirteen new requests include Pike county schools 486 006 and Jefferson county schools 260 000. Grants of 45 percent accompany all loans.

Montgomery Ala Eee Sequin Public Works Gelamer PWA Washington Geismer Npor Pike Coury Tuscaloosa Troy Ools Lamar County Jefferadh County Arene Andalusia Hospital Talladega Bacambia County Wadley Homewood Baldwin Madison Jackson Limestone DeKalb

State welfare department organizes Alabama county units

Montgomery Sept. 13 The state department of public welfare dispatched 15 district agents to organize county welfare units to run local administration of the new department. Dr A H Collins and Thad Holt discussed the plan at a conference. units aim to be in every county by Sept 15. The agency will oversee old age pensions delinquent children aid to unemployed women and subsistence for all unemployables. The state board met to study duties and policies.

Montgomery Ala State Department of Public Welfare Alabama Thad Holt Alabama Works Progress A. H. Collins State Department Old State Child Welfare Department Works Progress Administration Collins State Board of Public Welfare

Preacher Engle to Lead Cedar Creek Service on Sept 8

Rev J M Engle will fill the Cedar Creek church appointment on the second Sunday in September the 8th. Preaching services begin at 11 o clock in the morning.

J. M. Engle Cedar Creek

State lab chief leads fight against disease

Dr James G McAlpine directs a state laboratory producing serum for Pasteur treatments and disease control efforts. The facility focuses on human and animal health measures and scientific research to combat illnesses.

State Department of Co James G. McAlpine

First Negro Joins Fulton County Grand Jury

A. Faison, a barber and the first African American named to Fulton County's grand jury, sat as Juror No. 7 between two white jurors. He joined the body for its organization and heard the judge's charge from Virlyn B. Moore. Negroes had served on federal juries and some local petit juries previously.

Atlanta Fulton County Grand Jury A. Faison Grand Jury Virlyn B. Moore

Body Identified as Fisherman Fred Beatty in Gadsden River

A body found floating in the river at Gadsden Alabama was identified by authorities as Fred Beatty a 48 year old fisherman from Annis. The coroner's verdict noted he was thrown into the river and remains unsolved as his wife was not found.

Gadsden Ala Fred Beatty Annisee Ee

Miss Burleson to Enter University of Alabama

Miss Martha Witt Burleson a Harteelle girl known for high school honors and prominent in girl scout activities will leave early next week to enter the University of Alabama. She has been a notable contributor to school and community life.

Elizabeth Lamon Birmingham Hillman Hospital Miss Lamon Decatur High School Martha Witt Burleson Harteelle The Daily Mitisello Alabama Burleson

George Walker Receives Multiple Honors and Fellowships

George Walker earned a graduate romance scholarship this year and received the A degree. He was chosen as Vat's candidate for the American id Service Fellowship to France and the American Italian Fellowship to Italy. He joined the American Association of University Professors Eta Sigma Phi Delta Phi Alpha and Phi Theta Kappa.

Walker France Italy American Association of University Professors Eta Sigma Phi Delta Phi Alpha Phi Theta Kappa

Two Women Held After Stabbing Case in Morgan County

Warrants issued in Justice J W Bailey's court against Altie Eldrefige and her daughter Mary Bonner for assault with intent to murder in connection with a stabbing of Sam Townsend on Holly Street. Townsend suffered two deep back wounds and the women were placed in Morgan County jail.

J. W. Bailey Altie Eldrefige Mary Bonner Sam Townsend Holly Street Townsend Morgan County

Positive Relief For Itchy Skin Of Ament Sels

A brief notice reports relief from itchy skin symptoms linked to ament sels, noting possible remedies and suggested treatment steps. No specific dates or names are provided, but readers are urged to consult medical guidance for persistent irritation.

Eoning

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