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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1933

Page

6

Lionel Barrymore stars in Sweepings at the Princess

Lionel Barrymore, son of Maurice and Georgia Drew Barrymore, stars in the drama Sweepings at the Princess on Monday and Tuesday. The film follows an ambitious father who builds a great business only to see his heirs squander the wealth amid leisure and folly. Supporting cast includes Eric Linden, William Gargan, Gloria Stuart, Alan Dinehart, Gregory Ratoff, Ninetta Sunderland and Lucien Littlefield.

Les Tae Ne’ Han the Princess Barrymore Maurice Barrymore Georgia Drew Barrymore Louisa Lane Drew John Ethel Barrymore Philadelphia Eta Lester Cohen Chicago Eric Linden William Gargan Gloria Stuart Alan Dinehart Gregory Ratoff Ninetta Sunderland Lucien Littlefield

Six Converts In Night Meeting At Gospel Tabernacle

Six converts were announced at a night revival by Dr Glenn Tingley at the Gospel Tabernacle. He spoke on The Great Plan God is Working Out. Tonight Rev D W Griffin is scheduled to speak, with continued crowds and a return of Dr Tingley for Monday evening service.

Gospel Tabernacle Glenn Tingley D. W. Griffin Christ Dr. Tingley

Officers Elected By the Eva PTA

Eva April 29 special report on the Eva Parent Teachers Association election of officers for next year Mrs M M Hipps chosen president The group outlined plans for an aggressive membership drive aiming to involve every parent in the community as an active member next year

EVA Eva Parent-Teachers’ Association M. M. Hipps

Moment to Decide on Repeal of Prohibition in Alabama

A citizen letter argues against repealing the Eighteenth Amendment, presenting three personal reasons centered on protecting boys and all children, urging readers to weigh their motives for or against repeal.

Lowell Alabama

Prohi Officer Rescues Moonshiner Near Athens

In Athens Alabama on April 20 a moonshiner named Leroy Cannon faced strong currents in the Tennessee river slough while fleeing federal prohibition officers. Cannon cramped and nearly drowned before J E Clem Jr a federal prohibition officer and pursuer rescued him.

Athens Ala Leroy Cannon J. E. Clem, Jr

Weather Brief Records Day Temperatures

The weather bureau reports a high of 82 and a low of 56 degrees up to 7 am today.

the Weather Bureau Today

Variety Questions Puzzle Clues and Answers

A mixed list of crossword style clues covers geography language and common terms. Across items include country about Paraguay and a WWI territorial loss, with clues on smell waste pain rent and belief, while vertical hints range from Shelled to weight and signs of distress.

Paraguay Chaco

Alabama Track Seeks Strong Show in Southeastern A A U Meet

Alabama enters the Southeastern A A U meet with 21 varsity athletes and many freshmen. Key varsity contenders include Joyce and Lipe in sprints, Doughty in the 440, Plantz in the two mile, Merle and Kermit Riegel in the pole vault, Beck and Baker in the high jump, and Boswell in the shot put. The frosh should score as well with Raymond in the 880.

Merle Kermit Riegel Beck Baker Boswell Alabama Joyce Plantz Riegel Raymond

Best grapplers set to headline Decatur show at Martin arena

Decatur wrestling menu at Martin arena next Tuesday promises top talent with promoter Chris Jordan billing Decatur as a big draw. Birmingham's Kid Litt meets Tom Galbos in a key bout while Lott brings local notoriety to the card.

Martin Arena Decatur Chris Jordan Kid Litt Birmingham Tom Galbos Lott

Denny Shute Gears Up For British Open Challenge

Denny Shute of Ohio and Pennsylvania enters the British Open at St Andrews where long courses suit him. Weather and wind are hazards but Shute is seen as a strong contender on the prize links after his 1931 Riviera win in a downpour and a 1929 National Open near champion status.

Denny Shute Ohio Pennsylvania Shute St. Andrews Bobby Jones Denny John Bull Riviera Country Club Walter Hagen al Espinosa

Negro Evangelist Will Speak at King's Memorial

Rev. Robert L. Fuller, a negro evangelist, will preach at King's Memorial Methodist church Sunday afternoon. Services begin at 2 30 and will last one hour. The subject is The New Gospel We Need. The service is directed by one church auxiliary, and the public is invited.

Robert L. Fuller King’s Memorial Methodist Church

Tiger Kelley to Clash With Cliff McLeod in Decatur Match

Ernest Tiger Kelley, famed wrestler and referee, grapples Adonis from Knoxville and will finish the program against Cliff McLeod of Cleveland. Kelley, with a fine physique, has added tricks and cleverness since his early days, and the Tennessean has become a local favorite as Decatur fans await his return.

Ernest Tiger” Kelley Adonis Knoxville Cliff McLeod Cleveland Kelley Decatur Bugs

Davis Cup at altitude Mexico stirs serves and crowds

Davis Cup players complain that Mexico's 6000 foot altitude disrupts serves as Eddie Mack of Boston Art Shires earns $25000 annually to fight. Shires may rise to the major leagues while Hodapp makes a notable comeback in Boston. An AL trainer says Hodapp could pinch hit over Ruth, noting pitchers look alike to Hodapp.

Blineton Park Mexico Mathewson Eddie Mack Boston Art Shires Otter Art Shires Johnny Hodapp Cleveland Hodapp Babe Ruth Grove Marx Brothers

Cleveland native Shute shines in early golf season

Shute, a 28 year old born in Cleveland, won the Los Angeles, Texas and Ohio Opens and broke into Ryder Cup play at Scioto in 1931 as the American team defeated Britain. He was among winter money leaders with $4500 in earnings and hails from a golfing family with father Herman a former Euclid Country Club pro.

Los Angeles Texas Ohio Scioto Shute Cleveland Herman Euclid

Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues

Southern League results include Birmingham 8 Knoxville 3, Memphis 1 Nashville 0, Atlanta 11 New Orleans 2, Little Rock 6 Chattanooga 1. National League Pittsburgh 2 St Louis 0, Boston 5 Philadelphia 2, Cincinnati 6 Chicago 4. International League Montreal 2 Jersey City 1, Newark 4 Buffalo 1, Toronto 1 Albany 1, Baltimore 15 Rochester 12.

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

Today's Games Roundup Across Baseball Matches

Major league card lists games in progress including New Orleans at Atlanta Washington at New York Boston at Philadelphia Chicago at Cleveland Detroit at St. Louis Cincinnati at Chicago St. Louis at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Boston New York at Brooklyn. Trinity visit notes Miss Vera Lamon and Miss Edna Braswell of Means spend weekend with friends at Trinity.

Washington New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Detroit St. Louis National League Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Vera Lamon Edna Braswell Means Trinity

Weather Note From Quiet Day Before Rain

A brief report notes no rainfall occurred during the observed period and describes a calm weather day with no precipitation or storms recorded.

Auburn Team Ready for Fight at AAU Carnival

Nineteen Auburn track and field athletes led by Coach Hutsell and manager Tom Kirkland arrived in Tuscaloosa for the AAU carnival on the University of Alabama track. Defending champion Auburn seeks a fourth straight title despite injuries to star sprinters Sterling Dupree and Casey Kimbrell, with Dupree plus reduced weight and strength after a serious wreck.

Tuscaloosa Ala Auburn Wilbur Hutsell Tom Kirkland University of Alabama Tigers Sterling Dupree Casey Kimbrell Kimbrell Hutsell Dupree Georgia The Plains

All Day Singing At Natural Bridge

An all day singing is set for Natural Bridge schoolhouse 40 miles northeast of Hartselle on Sunday April 30 starting at 10 am. Delegations from Decatur including the Bonanza quartet the Wallace quartet and the Sparkman Trio are expected with others from nearby places. Dinner on the grounds and a cordial invitation to all are extended to join with books and enjoy the day.

Natural Bridge Hartselle Decatur Bonanza Quartett Wallace Quartett Sparkman

River Falling Gauge Sees Tennessee River at 7.6 Feet

The Tennessee River was falling today with a gauge reading of 7.6 feet indicating a drop from higher levels. The report notes the measured stage at the river, reflecting typical fluctuation in river conditions.

Tennessee

Pension Warrants Mailed To Montgomery Area Recipients

Probate Judge B L Malone reports pension warrants have been mailed from Montgomery and will be available Monday at the office. Warrants cover half the usual amount. Those previously receiving warrants in Hartselle may pick them up Tuesday morning between 9 and 12.

Montgomery B. L. Malone Malone Hartselle

Weekly Weather Outlook

Mostly cloudy conditions with local thunder showers at the week’s start and end. Temperatures run above normal for the period.

All Day Singing at Blue Springs Baptist Church

An all day singing will be conducted at Blue Springs Baptist church 15 miles east of Hartselle on Sunday May 1 with dinner served. A cordial invitation was extended to the singers of this section to be present.

Blue Springs Baptist Church Hartselle

Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Notice for Dora C. Wolcott Property

Default on mortgage payments leads to public sale of Decatur Alabama property lot 5 and 6 block 2 addition 3 of the Decatur Land Improvement & Furniture Co. at Morgan County courthouse on June 1, 1933. Auction proceeds to satisfy costs and debt. Attorney WM Bryan McAfee represents mortgagee. April 20 and May 6 notices.

Borteuber Morgan County Alabama Dora Dora C WM. Bryan McAfee

Piano for Sale Cheap for Cash

Classified note from The Daily offers a piano for sale at a low cash price. The ad emphasizes quick cash and urges interested buyers to respond promptly.

NPN the Daily

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