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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1946

Page

3

Loretta Young Averts Hollywood Scrutiny With Simple Vacation

Star Loretta Young explains to Hollywood reporters that she protects her private life by staying on vacation when asked about personal matters. She plans a Honolulu trip and says she will tell reporters what they want to know, then continue her holiday. The piece notes other stars and their private lives, including Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett, Robert Walker, Alan Ladd, Betty and Harry James, and Dave Rose involved with June Haver.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Lassie Bugs Bunny Loretta Salt Lake City Katie Congress Honolulu Billy Wilder Charles Brackett Billy Brackett and Wilder Robert Walker Charles Russell California Charles Korvin Budapest Alan Ladd Betty Harry James del Mar Dave Rose June Haver

Barretts Sequel Lacks Original Punch Despite solid acting

The review notes the sequel is slick but misses the original impact. Robert Young is praised for his performance while Dorothy McGuire delivers flat dialogue. Brian Aherne struggles to shake the Browning role in the radio show Barretts on Monday. Freddie Martin and 14 year old Fred Jr depart for a vacation in Mexico City next Monday.

Robert Young Dorothy McGuire Brian Aherne Robert Browning Barretts van Johnson Freddie Martin Fred Jr Mexico City

Do Not Wet Asparagus Tips Before Cooking

Advice warns against soaking asparagus tips long before cooking as it can lead to starchiness and a woody texture with age. A veteran hiring note appears in unrelated text.

Teen Talk Highlights Back-to-School Fads and Patter

AP News feature notes teens returning to school with clever tricks such as wax bracelets pressed with pennies. It covers babysitting businesses in Crestwood New York, nursing education appeal, a joke about a wife’s neck, and Burl Ives inspirations. The piece mentions Vivian OCR and a playful “Hubba Hubbe” cue.

AP News Judy Hep Cha Helen Burl Ives Los Angeles Burl Vivian Ocr Howe Hubba Hubbe Vivian Brown

Signs and signs of postwar Germany travel notes

James Devlin surveys humorous and sobering road signs in Bad Oeynhausen Hamburg and Bielefeld and bridges on the Berlin Cologne autobahn. The piece notes warnings speed limits and memorial bridges built by allied engineers with names like Tobruk El Alamein and D Day sites reflecting war history.

Bad Oeynhausen Germany Hamburg Bielefeld Berlin-Cologne Hannover Benghazi 295Th Field Company Royal Engineers Tobruk el Alamein Marzamemi 295Th Sicily Pizzo Italy le Hamel Dday Normangly Nienburg Minden

Why People Have Digestive Upsets

A Mayo Clinic view explains how nerves and digestion link mood and behavior. Stressful eating, solitary meals, or dirty surroundings can trigger indigestion, while overfeeding or fast eating strains the digestive tract. Persistent dyspepsia may stem from intestinal lining, organ function, or habits, suggesting simple behavior corrections can help.

Walter C. Alvarez Mayo Clinic

Tuscumbia Plans Commission Vote on September Polls

A fragment notes Tuscumbia plans a commission vote in September to decide the form of government. No further readable details are available to specify candidates, dates, or involved bodies.

Tuscumbia Plans Commission Peringerie Tuscumbia

Local families share news from Limestone County

Mrs. Huston Russell left her Coffee Pot home for Fayetteville hospital for an operation with husband Mr Russell and relatives from Hazel Green at her bedside. The infant of Mildred Whitt arrived in Memphis. Harvell Hadley infant funeral details. Visits from Germantown, Elkmon, Huntsville, and Hazel Green families noted. social travels between Elkmont and nearby towns.

Huston Russell Fayetteville Hospital Russell Carley Annyan Hazel Green Glen Counts Myrtis Guy Davidson Bern Avertt Lewisburg Mildred Whitt Memphis Tenn Harvell Hadley Bobbie Lee Hadley Okolona Miss Pleasant Grove Cemetery Marvin R. Clem Germantown Bud Wallace Bée Clem Lila Clem Elkmont Mattie Sue Hargroves Louise Eaves Harold Tosh Pulaski

Brotherhood to Gather at South Side Baptist Saturday

The Brotherhood of the South Side Baptist Church will meet at the church Saturday evening at 7 30. Turner Davis Jr will lead the program. Newly elected officers include W C Edgil president P G Free vice chair man of membership Turner Davis Jr program chairman Johnny B Brooks secretary and treasurer.

Brotherhood of the Southside Baptist Church Turner Davis’ Jr Brotherhood W. C. Edgil P. G. Free Turner Davis Jr Johnny B. Brooks

Guard Plans Rifle Meet Across Alabama State Guard Units

Alabama State Guard units E F G and H schedule a one day encampment at Courtland Army Air Base in September. Officers and members compete in .30 caliber rifle events with prizes for individuals and units. The five leading companies are E Florence H Toumbia F Decatur and G Moulton. About 200 expected. events start morning with noon visit to Wheeler Dam. Col R L Almon of Moulton attended the planning meeting at Greystone cafe.

Alabama State Guard Courtland Army Air Base Beet S Saa Florence Toumbia Decatur Moulton Wheeler Dam Col R. L. Almon Greystone Cafe

Soaking Dishes Cuts Down On Scrubbing Time

A brief soak helps loosen stuck-on residue, reducing effort needed to scour dishes. This quick tip highlights soaking as an efficient cleaning step and fits practical kitchen routines.

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