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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1933
Page
6
A Johnson adviser Teagle urged administrator Jimmy Moffett to decline a new oil industry code post. Moffett refused, resigning from a $100,000 salary to join the NRA. Oil circles buzz over Teagle’s political fate as the oil committee votes 27 to 6 against him.
Neville, former Decatur tennis champion, falls to Charlie Mathews Jr in a five set Woodall tournament match 2-6 4-6 10-8 6-4 6-4. Mathews advances to face Ed Warren of Bir Sunday in the finals. Morrow defeats Hoff in a quarterfinal. doubles finals delayed by rain with play scheduled for next week.
Dr. James G. McAlpin of Pasadena California has become director of laboratories at the Alabama state health department in Montgomery. He replaces the late Dr. Leon C Havens whose 12 years of work was honored posthumously by the national medical board for improving the diphtheria toxoid.
The singing school taught by C. E. Lowery will begin Monday night in the Church of God on Sixth avenue.
Mrs T D Mitchell and her infant daughter Mary Nell were moved from Benevolent Hospital to their home today in a standard medical discharge.
Former Decatur resident R. B. White Sr. is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. Wiley Owen on Johnston Street with relatives in Hartselle. He now lives in Decatur Georgia.
A 1938 feature notes Mrs Ickes and Mrs Roosevelt leading women in policy. It mentions Mrs Ickes seeking more Little Cabinet representation, Mrs Ickes and Mrs Pinchot as bold figures, and Roosevelt signing the pajama code amid changes to policy.
The column argues the Davis Cup defeat was a flop and calls for no melodrama over the loss. It notes Davis Cup misfires by Vines, praises several players, and suggests moving on with the season while highlighting Palfrey and Round as rising figures.
A mixed word puzzle yields names and terms across horizontal clues with cross references. It includes languages, measurements, and titles, culminating in a famous man depicted and a star relation. The puzzle interweaves metal and ecclesiastical terms with others across chemistry, geography, and literature.
Southern League games included Birmingham at Knoxville rained out and Memphis at Nashville rained. American League listed Philadelphia 7 to 0 over Washington, Cleveland 8 to 7 over St. Louis, Chicago 8 to 2 over Detroit, while Chicago detoured with rain against Detroit. National League saw St. Louis 4 to 1 over Pittsburgh, Chicago 2 to 1 over Cincinnati, Boston 3 to 0 over Brooklyn, and New York Philadelphia rained out.
Birmingham plays Knoxville Memphis meets Nashville New Orleans faces Atlanta Little Rock clashes with Chattanooga Chicago travels to Detroit This is the only game scheduled for the slate.
The article notes Dynamite Joe Dillman and Frank Buersch being booked for the final bout at Martin arena Tuesday night. Dale Haddock versus Mike London opens the card. Buersch had injury issues last week in Birmingham while Frank and Stanley Buersch perform kangaroo kick. Dillman regains gate-king status in Decatur as last week’s crowd set a new high.
Hubbyhand's Dallas Mill team from Huntsville meets Decatur's Trojans at Alabama Park this afternoon at 3 30. Fans expect a large crowd after nearly two weeks of rain and road games.
Copies of two resolutions from the state Democratic executive committee at Montgomery praise and defend Eighth District figure S. A. Lynne. One condemns attacks on Lynne and Pettus while the other commends Lynne for withdrawing his name to honor party harmony.
A fragmented column mocks gender roles and politics with clipped dialogues. It features jests about women in public life, marital tensions, advertising, and a shop jigsaw joke, ending with a young saleswoman remark.
A large crowd gathered for a community sing at the Church of God with about 25 out of town visitors attending. The next sing is set for Thursday evening at the West Decatur Methodist church.
Firefighters battled a blaze at 625 West Walnut Street on Wednesday night. The house owned by J B Orr and occupied by Donald Moore was consumed about 50 percent before it was brought under control.
Miss Mary England director of community organization at Alabama state education department receives a month leave to draft a cooperative activities program in Missouri. She will report to Charles A. Lee in St. Louis to begin a speaking schedule reaching 20 Missouri counties.
A large crowd is expected at the Deliic Theatre Saturday at 3 pm to hear H L Kirby speak on Unity. The 3 pm start was chosen to reach more unemployed residents.
Mrs R C Nungester and her daughter Mildred left Thursday night for Ohio to visit relatives for a short time.
The weather bureau reports a high of 94 degrees and a low of 74 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 a.m. The data reflects today’s temperature range observed across the region.
A quirky scrapbook of puns and witticisms from a social gathering. Snappy exchanges on marriage, gossip, and etiquette reveal light humor about neighbors, hosting, wardrobe, and the foibles of youth and parents.
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