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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1933

Page

6

Two Cars Stolen on Monday Night

Thefts of two automobiles were reported Monday night. A 1928 Chevrolet coach owned by Frank Lewis of Sixth Avenue was stolen from Second Avenue while he attended a lodge meeting. A 1930 Chevrolet sedan owned by G. W. Collier of Do Drop Inn on the Bee Line highway disappeared from the inn around midnight. No trace had been found as police investigated.

Pes Ee Seranenany Frank Lewis Sixth Avenue Second Avenue

Rev Stuckey to Continue Services at Local Church

Former pastor R F Stuckey of Sixteenth Avenue Baptist and later of Tarrant Alabama will conduct services twice daily at the local church during the revival. Morning services start at nine o clock and evening services at seven thirty.

R. F. Stuckey Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Tarrant Ala

Midweek Service Change At Local Churches

The First Methodist church will not hold midweek service this evening due to a revival at the First Presbyterian. Dr. W F Price urged the congregations of both churches to join together for Wednesday evening services.

First Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church W. F. Price First Presbyterian

Derby hopefuls fill Kentucky field with listed sires

R Coe pursues a Derby win with four Pompey progeny Ladysman Pomposity Pompoleon and Pomponius. Ladysman and Pomponius have prior wins this year. Pompey is Sun Briar’s best son. Boilermaker Bradley’s top Derby bet is a Prussian-bronzed colt and not photographed in training. AN O WAR sends War Stripes War Glory and Pre War as Derby contenders with Dynastic May Do It and Baroni among others in the mix.

R. Coe Pompey Ladysman Pomposity Pompoleon Pomponius Sun Briar Boilermaker Col E. R. Bradley Bradley Dixiana Farm Glen Riddle Farm Sir Gallahad II Gallant Fox Fragrant Memory Fingal Kunnel Bsane Fingal Baroni Bamboula North Star Waylayer Kentucky Bert Riff Raff Dynastic Jungle King Range Finder Willis Sharpe Kilner Traumer Dark Conquest Dark Fey Dark Law Sun Apollo Sun Alley Sun Envoy Dark Ronald

Commander's Night Promises Record Wrestling Show

An arena awaits a sellout as Al Stecher faces Lon Chaney in a mega bout with Kid Lott refereeing. Tarzan and Sammy Miller clash in the hour long opener while Legion members honor Commander Roy C. Billings. Limestone post reports Athens’ largest wrestling turnout ever.

al Stecher Lon Chaney Kid Lott Birmingham Lou Stecher Chaney Lott Chris Jordan Tarzan Sammy Miller Decatur Legion Roy C. Billings Limestone County Athens

Alexander moves to Knoxville for new job

W. H. Alexander has moved to Knoxville Tennessee where he has accepted a position with a construction company. Mrs. Alexander will stay with relatives at Cullman for a few weeks before joining him in the Tennessee city.

W. H. Alexander Knoxville

Miss Mary Jervis Returns From Washington Visit

Miss Mary Jervis returns from Washington D C where she was guest of Miss Lucily Patterson daughter of Judge and Mrs A G Patterson who are now making their home in the national capital.

Mary Jervis Washington, D. C Lucily Patterson A. G. Patterson National Capital

Yesterday's Results in American and Southern Leagues

In the Southern League games were rained out for Birmingham Atlanta and Chattanooga Memphis. New Orleans defeated Knoxville 4 2 and Nashville beat Little Rock 6 1. In the American League Washington edged New York 11 10 and Chicago beat Cleveland 5 4. Philadelphia defeated Boston 16 10 and Detroit won 4 3 over St. Louis.

Southern League Birmingham New Orleans Chattanooga Nashville Little Rock Atlanta New York Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia t.Louis Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Birmingham-Atlanta Knoxville Memphis Washington Boston St. Louis

Baseball Scores and One Player Undergoes Operation

National League results show New York 4 Brooklyn 0 and Philadelphia 6 Boston 5 in 12 innings while Chicago Cincinnati rainout. American Association games Toledo 6 Milwaukee 5 and Columbus 7 Kansas City 2 plus Indianapolis 3 St Paul 2. Albany 11 Buffalo 10 leads International League. Howard Garnett underwent an operation and is resting well.

New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston Chicago-Cincinnati American Association Toledo Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis St. Paul Minneapolis-Louisville Iain Howard Garnett Benevolent Ho

Tigers Favored In Track Meet At Capstone

University of Alabama dispatch notes Auburn with one of its strongest teams as the favorite to win the Southeastern A A U track and field meet at Capstone Stadium this Saturday. Auburn won last year with 49 percent of the points and again appears strong.

Today's Games Feature Pairings Across Cities

A slate includes Birmingham at Atlanta, New Orleans at Knoxville, Nashville at Little Rock, Chattanooga at Memphis, New York at Washington, Philadelphia at Boston, St Louis at Cleveland, and Detroit at Chicago.

Sports matchups listed for tonight across leagues

The schedule shows Pittsburgh at St Louis, Chicago at Cincinnati, Boston at Philadelphia, and Brooklyn at New York with games set for competition across major markets.

Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn New York

Fast meets on Denny Field draw top track rivals

Auburn dominates Georgia as Graham Batchelor shines in javelin discus shot put and long jump. Auburn fielded a balanced squad led by Richey who cleared 6 feet 4 inches. Georgia Tech Alabama and others like Clemson Howard and the Birmingham Athletic Club also field strong entries with stars such as Chick Galloway for Tech and Joyce Lipe Baker Riegel for Alabama.

Denny Field Auburn Georgia Tigers Tech Southwestern Clemson Howard Birmingham Athletic Club Riegel Chick” Galloway

U D C Members Decorate Graves for Confederate Dead

Members of the Joe Wheeler Chapter U D C are urged to meet Wednesday at 3 PM in the cemetery to place flowers on the graves of Confederate dead.

Joe Wheeler

Solon Appears in Capital Court

Washington April 25 Representative Shoemaker of Minnesota waived immunity and appeared in police court charged with assaulting neighbor Theodore Cohen. He pleaded not guilty and demanded a jury trial. Case set for May 17. released on personal bond. Shoemaker, an ex convict, struck Cohen in the eye after visiting Cohen’s apartment to complain about radio noise.

Washington Shoemaker Minnesota Theodore Cohen Cohen

Officers Elected by the Decatur Pilot Club

Officers were elected last night for the ensuing year by the Decatur Pilot Club. The slate includes President Miss Mattie Jones first vice president Miss Ethlyn Cox second vice president Miss Lillian Wheelis third vice president Miss Inez Thombs secretary Miss Jennie Davidson and treasurer Miss Ruby Jones.

Decatur Pilot Club Mattie Jones Ethlyn Cox Lillian Wheelis Inez Thombs Jennie Davidson Ruby Jones

Two Prisoners Placed in Huntsville Jail After Transfer

Deputy Sheriff Aaron Walton moved two inmates to Madison county jail in Huntsville awaiting a hearing. One suspect faces grand larceny and carrying concealed weapons charges, the other is held for carrying concealed weapons.

Aaron Walton Madison County Huntsville

Ross Elkins Taken To V Hospital For Ment Health

World War II veteran Ross Elkins was admitted Saturday to the V Hospital in Tuscaloosa for mental health evaluation following a health episode. Local officials provided no further condition updates.

Ross Elkins V Hospital Tuscaloosa

German Palaces and Republican Question Puzzling Header

A fragmented quiz item lists clues for a word puzzle in a historical paper. It asks about former royal German palaces and whether Germany has relinquished republican government, followed by a cascade of numbered word clues with brief definitions or hints.

Germany

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