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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1933

Page

6

Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Set For August In Mobile

Alabama announces its fifth annual Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo to be held off Fort Gaines at the mouth of Mobile Bay on August 7 to 9. Commr I T Quinn says preparations start with rodeo board leaders L G Adams and Sam H Lackland directing headquarters and committees. The event, near Dauphin Island, attracts anglers from across the nation and the world, with 300 to 500 participants in recent years and a projected record entry in 1933.

Alabama Fort Gaines Mobile Bay The Union Gulf Dauphin Island Mobile Quinn

Death of Charles Anders Credits His Sportsmanship

Coach declares the death of Charles Anders after a pneumonia illness. He was a valued leader at Morgan County High and known across Parkville and Decatur for his playing style and sportsmanship.

Charles Anders Charlies Morgan County Parkville Decatur

Rail Traffic Rises After Fare Reductions in Athens

Athens reporters note a clear rise in local railroad traffic since lower fares and restored accommodation trains. The net total from reduced fares surpasses previous earnings on many routes, signaling a general improvement in travel and commerce.

Athens Ala

Results from Yesterday in Six Baseball Leagues

In the Southern League Birmingham shut out Knoxville 4 0 in the second game halted by rain while New Orleans won 5 3 and Atlanta 4 0. Memphis beat Nashville 12 6 and Chattanooga topped Little Rock 7 4. In the American League Chicago defeated Cleveland 4 1 Detroit won 2 0 over St Louis Washington edged New York 5 4 Boston beat Philadelphia 7 5. In the National League Cincinnati won 4 3 over Chicago Boston 2 1 over Brooklyn New York 3 1 over Philadelphia and Pittsburgh 4 6 St Louis 0 2. In the International League Toronto 5 5 Jersey City 4 4 Rochester 5 3 Newark 3 2 Albany 3 Buffalo 2 Montreal 11 5 Baltimore 2 7.

Birmingham New Orleans Nashville Knoxville Little Rock Atlanta New York Cleveland - Washington Detroit Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Louis Cincinnati Memphis Chattanooga Chicago Toronto Jersey City Rochester Newark Albany Buffalo Montreal Baltimore

Basketball Tonight Matches Spark City Rivalries

Birmingham visits Atlanta while New Orleans travels to Knoxville and Nashville heads to Little Rock. Chattanooga faces Memphis and New York plays Washington. Philadelphia clashes with Boston with St. Louis at Detroit. Cleveland visits Chicago as Pittsburgh goes to St. Louis. Chicago meets Cincinnati and Boston hosts Philadelphia. Brooklyn plays New York.

Legion Team 10 Seeks Players Tuesday At Y M C A

Harry Higdon, manager of the American Legion junior baseball team, calls for candidates to meet Tuesday at 3 PM at the old Y M C A to form the lineup. Only two holdovers from last year, Jimmy Puckett and Freddie Thompson, remain. Eligible youths must be under 17 by June 30. The team aims to compete regionally for the county title with a state playoff featuring the Legion convention in Tuscaloosa and a path to the sectional and little worlds championship.

Harry Higdon American Legion Jimmy Puckett Freddie Thompson Higdon Tuscaloosa

Pearl Harrison Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Miss Pearl Harrison of Courtland is reported resting well at Benevolent Hospital after undergoing an appendicitis operation.

Miss Pearl Harrison Courtland Benevolent Hospital

Butter and Egg Futures Hit New High at Mercantile Exchange

Barbs utter and futures for eggs push prices upward on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. A New York professor questions the heroism of the boy in a burning deck poem while praising schoolchildren who recite it. A legislator’s punch prompts talk of constitutional rights and the Supreme Court. France appoints a reforming governor to Devil's Island penal colony.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange New York France Devil’s Island NEA Service, Inc

Schmeling Poised to Defeat Baer in Clash of Heavyweights

In season boxing chatter, Schmeling is seen as the smarter, tougher fighter who may outmaneuver Baer. The column doubts Baer’s defense and predicts Schmeling will press the action, exploit caution, and prevail in a title-contending bout.

Gorilla Jones Ben Jeby Cleveland Mister Jeby Max Baer Max Schmeling Schmeling Sharkey Mister Schmeling Baer Max Felow Chmeling Dempsey

Kentucky Derby Box Tickets Price Breakdown

A reader learns box and mezzanine seating costs for the Kentucky Derby. Clubhouse boxes run about 60 per party, mezzanine per person around 10, general grandstand about 8.80, with totals varying by seating choice and group size.

Civic Chamber Seeks Younger Members in Drive

The Ath ens Chamber of Commerce will launch an immediate membership drive led by president R. H. Walker to attract younger professionals. Dues are reduced to $1 per month, including the monthly banquet on the second Friday.

Athens Ala Athens Chamber of Commerce R. H. Walker

Weather report: high 76 and low 54 for today

The weather bureau reports a maximum temperature of 76 degrees and a minimum of 54 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 o'clock.

the Weather Bureau Today

Extra Seats Set for Al Stecher Lon Chaney Return Bout

American Legion officials install additional seating at Martin arena for a capacity crowd expected Tuesday night. The rematch follows Stecher's two to one win over Chaney last week and Chaney’s Thursday victory over Joe Dillman boosts his standing. Referee Kid Lott or Chris Jordan is slated to preside as fans mark “Commander's Night” honoring Commander Roy C. Billings.

American Legion Today Martin Arena al Stecher Lon Chaney Kid Lott Chris Jordan Stecher Chaney Lon Jordan Joe Dillman Legion Roy C. Billings

Mules Shipped From Athens To North Carolina Buyer

Twenty four selected mules were shipped from Athens Alabama this week to a buyer in North Carolina. Local mule dealer C R Stinnett arranged the sale which brings money into Athens from an unusual source.

Athens Ala North Carolina C. R. Stinnett

Youths Fall From Rail Injuring Two

Two unidentified youths were slightly hurt Friday night after leaning on a guard rail and scuffling, losing balance and falling from a stair rail to the basement floor of a building on Lower Second Avenue.

Lower Second Avenue

Local Social Roundup from Basham and Trinity Areas

Mr and Mrs J S Washburn of Basham hosted and guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Lamon and Mr and Mrs Elkin Lamon. Numerous relatives visited across Basham Trinity Chapel Hill and nearby towns with many Sunday and Monday visits noted among the Washburn Rogers Lamon McCulloch and Holbert families.

J. S. Washburn Basham Walter Lamon Elkin Lamon H. L. McCulloch Lewis Rhodes Harvey Dave Sams J. M. Washburn Burley Lane Chapel Hill Dewey McCulloch Katherine Josie Rogers Eva Kitchens Lauris Jean Lamon Bernice Lamon Trinity Irene Crowe J. A. Washburn I. M. Rogers Ola McDougal Opal

Rock Creek Social Highlights and Church Events

Sunday activities include singing led by Mr. Otis Self elected president and a reminder of quarterly singings. Rev Green Parker preached at Mrs Bertie Oden’s home on Sunday night. Easter supper at Mr and Mrs William Mars drew many attendees.

Otis Self Green Parker Bertie Oden William Mars Haskel White Ane Eva Florence Tanner Alice Mason Lois Tanner Nannie Mason Oden Ridge Martha Jane Oden Carry Néel Antioch Delorese Smith Edward Smith Martin Lenzie Allison Ida Self Ferrol Woodard Eva Rube Woodard

Most famous son of David in biblical riddle context

Puzzle lists many clues across horizontal and vertical grids. It intermingles biblical references, ancient artifacts, and common crossword terms, inviting answers for items like rivers, plant types, numerals, and rulers.

David Israel

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