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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1949

Page

7

Burl Ives Seeks Serious Roles In Film Shift

Hollywood news notes Burl Ives diversifying from folk singer to dramatic film parts. He balances Sierra lead in The Man Who Came To Dinner with summer stock and tours, while dieting and feeding fresh goat milk to his six month old son. Calvert reveals peculiar tea habits aboard ships and a yearly film pace, moving from Hollywood to England.

Howard C. Heyne Bob. Thomas Hollywood Burl Ives Ives Sierra Laguna Beach New York Illinois Syracuse California

Lassie to Play Dual Roles in Metro Screenings

Dope at Metro features Lassie prepared for a good dog and a bad dog Jekyll and Hyde stretch. Laddie, the collie stand-in, will double for Lassie in scenes requiring snarling and biting.

Metro Lassie Jekyll and Hyde Laddie

Famous Story Will Be Told in Film at Central Methodist

The Central Methodist church brings the film Swiss Family Robinson to the church next Wednesday night at 7 30 for the benefit of school children, high school students, college students their parents and teachers. For over 20 years the book has entertained people worldwide. The story follows a Swiss pastor and his family marooned on a deserted tropical paradise where they build a new life.

The Central Methodist Church Family Robinson Agrc

After Revolution Royalists Flee to Bahamas Boom Fades

After the American Revolution, royalists fled to the Bahamas where they began a cane and cotton plantation boom. The growth faded when slavery was abolished in 1838.

Bahamas

The Allen House Plan and Statism Debate Summary

A historical notice describes The Allen house plan featuring basementless design with a utilitarian layout, modern kitchen, and ample storage in 1,110 square feet. The article also covers a Washington debate on statism, with Truman Eisenhower Byrnes Bridges Pepper Capehart and Hoover cited on government power and the Fair Deal.

Allen Small House Planning Bureau St. Cloud Minn Washington Truman Eisenhower James F. Byrnes Bridges, Pepper Capehart Byrnes Mr. Truman Hoover Herbert Hoover Bridges, Pepper and

Cat Have aR EpG on Stage

Dialogue fragment shows a father accusing a young man of selling something and a daughter defending him. The exchange includes laughter and a remark about prior incorrect diagnoses, suggesting tension over trust and reputations in a family scene.

A Christian is a man of good will toward all

The Rev RL Long defines the Christian as one who bears good will toward everyone including enemies and the weak. He explains acts of kindness in home life, honesty in business, courtesy in society, thoroughness in work, and fairness in play. He stresses congratulation for the fortunate and pity for the unfortunate, with resistance to wickedness and forgiveness for the penitent, all toward God with reverence and love.

Rev RL. Long

Unquenchable Politician Said to Endure Many Ailments

In a colorful remark a speaker praises an undefeatable politician, joking that though he might suffer typhoid pneumonia meningitis or yellow fever he would recover, but if he ever faced lockjaw he would burst. The line highlights a broader boast of his resilience and vitality.

Before Buying a New Suit Trust a Quick Grooming Regimen

A concise piece advises a young man to get a haircut and shine his shoes before purchasing a new suit, emphasizing grooming as a first step in readying for a formal wardrobe upgrade.

Johnny Hosts Party Leave Guest Hungry Envious Response

Johnny boasts he is not hungry after a party as a friend looks on with envy. The exchange shows one guest trumping the other in social success.

Bitter quarrels mark start of stern dieting for many women

The article notes a common pattern among women beginning harsh weight loss regimens: heightened irritability and frequent petty conflicts. Health experts warn that such emotional strain can undermine discipline and progress, urging coping strategies and social support to maintain focus.

Humorous Quotes and Quick Takes From Everyday Life

A collage of witty exchanges and quips shows domestic life, miscommunications, and social norms. Bits cover alarm clocks, capi tal punishment, hillbilly telephone calls, a mission statement, doctor nurse chatter, and a college sign about lawn care, all with a satirical edge.

Lipstick Sweetening Fact or Fable

A note on saccharine use in lipstick raises questions about making kisses sweeter. The claim prompts caution about consumer safety, taste expectations, and cosmetic labeling.

Ancient Chinese Currency Gold Cubes Called yh

Ancient China used gold cubes called yh as currency in historic times, reflecting early monetary practices. The unusual standard highlights standardized weights and tangible metal value central to trade and economy of the era.

China

Cattle Dealer Robbed by Pair of Masked Bandits

A cattle dealer was robbed of 463 dollars by two masked men with pistols last night near the dealer's driveway four miles from town. Q O C Lee, 50, said a man halted his truck and forced him to raise his hands as another bandit approached.

QO. C. Lee

Dictionary musings on statism and definitions

The speaker muses on the word statism and its dictionary meaning in a republican government. They mock politicians for tossing terms without clear definitions and joke about giving more space for humor in the papers if proper meanings were used.

Gune Funny Papers

Man Detains Suspect Over Cattle Sale Receipts

Witness Lee reported that the suspect took a wallet containing receipts from cattle sales, a detail highlighting the financial records tied to the cattle trade and the alleged theft.

Lee

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