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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1934
Page
8
A humorous exchange laments changing travel dangers and the idea of buckling safety into popular culture. A chaplain as standard equipment is proposed amid jokes about drivers and passengers, with a nod to evolving driving roles and concerns.
Dodge dealers reported 182 742 passenger car and truck deliveries for the year through August 4 up 58.6 percent over the 1933 period. The 1934 total shows 152 742 as the organization eyes a second 100 000 sales milestone, says A vanDer Zee general sales manager. 9343 in 31 were Dodge commercial cars and trucks, 3 143 Dodge passenger cars and trucks and 2 714 Plymouths.
A collection of quips and quick remarks shows a bygone mood with jokes about efficiency, chauffeurs, speed traps, meat and gas prices, and social mores. Dialogues touch on patience, ambition, and curious observations about family life and appearance.
Hugh Winn, Atlanta wrestling mentor, appears in a debut in the local ring Tuesday night. He clashes with Al Stecher in the main bout of the American Legion weekly card at Martin arena, aiming to teach tricks and shake up the program.
In celebration of Robert Morris Day, the Alabama Masonic Home in Montgomery hosts a Homecoming Day on Sunday September 2 1934. All Masons and Eastern Stars and families are invited to bring picnic baskets and reconnect with former residents.
Large audiences attend both forenoon and evening services as J B Thornberry of Lawrenceburg Tennessee conducts the fifth annual meeting at the Moulton Church of Christ with Gid Derryberry of Columbia Tennessee directing song services. Local citizens warmly praise Thornberry.
Sunday horoscope notes some born today tend to be fiery and impatient with dictation. It highlights a restless drive to act and express personal will, shaping relationships and daily decisions.
Persons born on this day are described as impulsive and brilliant with an authoritative demeanor. The astrology notes suggest bold decision making and leadership potential, along with quick temper and strong will.
The notice lists Sunday services at 9 30 a m Sunday school motto Every church member a member of the Sunday school 11 30 a m preaching text Prov 8 22 subject The Eternity of the Wisdom J God 3 p m special program Coal Drive 5 30 p m B P U slogan One Hundred Young Men to Join Gideon s Band 7 30 p m preaching text Isa 1 1 3 subject The Office of Jesus Christ 7 30 Tuesday men s meeting 7 30 Wednesday women s meeting All workers to draft new role and collect envelope money meet 6 o clock Tue night sermon Sunday morning at 11 30 choir in place at 11 10 Sunday school dismiss at 10 45 visitors welcome monthly reports due first Sunday signed R W Smith Pastor Alberta Baker Secretary
The Alabama Hosierymen face the TVA Muscle Shoals squad at Nitrate Plant No. 2 in Florence. TVA has defeated Hallyville Russellville Wilson Dam and TVA Reservoir Clearance this year and is labeled the strongest Authority nine. Buck Swager Whitey Lowe and Guy Morton lead a top pitching staff with Bill Meekin and Fred Jenkins among the slugging threats. Local fans will travel to the game.
Scores from the Southern League include Knoxville 4 Birmingham 1 and New Orleans 10 Chattanooga 0. American League results feature New York 5 Detroit 0, Washington 4 Cleveland 0, Philadelphia 9 Chicago 2, Boston 6 St Louis 0. National League games see St Louis 12 Philadelphia 2 and Brooklyn 12 Cincinnati 4. Dixie Amateur results list Troy 3 Eufaula 2 and Abbeville 4 Montgomery 3. American Association notes Milwaukee Indianapolis 5 and Columbus 7 St Paul 5. International League shows Toronto 9 Baltimore 0 with Rochester 4 10 Albany 3 7 Montreal 2 and Newark 0.
A schedule lists matchups including eeeeeeeeseaeea at Knoxville Birmingham Atlanta at Little Rock Nashville at Memphis Chattanooga at New Orleans Chicago at Washington St. Louis at New York Detroit at Boston Cleveland at Philadelphia Boston at St Louis Brooklyn at Pittsburgh New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago Dothan at Montgomery Troy at Eufaula Union Springs at Ozark
Mr and Mrs Phillip Humphrey returned from Montgomery where they visited son P Kyle and daughter in law affiliated with the Rockefeller Foundation and the United States Public Health Service for health related work and family connections.
In a summer in Brooklyn and Pittsburgh, Babe Herman improvises on defense to rob Little Poison Waner of a hit, drawing laughs and later attention from Boss Carey. Rabbit Maranville cleverly delays a game to secure a Boston win, while John Bronca arrives at Yankee Stadium with a nap before pitching and weak hitting. The piece recalls Rixey and Harriss as poor hitters and fielders, praising a few smarter players like Bronca.
The piece notes Oklahoma born players in major league history including the Waners, Deans, Johnsons, Ferrells and Pepper Martin. It highlights Pepper Martin of Temple and Carl Hubbell who lists Meeker as home when not playing, showing Oklahoma’s prominent family ties to baseball’s past.
Britain's top jockey Steve Donoghue plans to race on until the age of sixty. He believes the saddle suits athletes who stay active in sports through middle age.
University of Alabama grid report notes Rhordanz aiming for the fullback post after a season sidelined by leg trouble. He joins Tony Holm as a potential candidate to fill Buck Hughes’s vacancy, standing around 165 pounds with strong running and stiff resistance.
Big Jim of Alabama, a sophomore, starred on three title teams last year. He earned a football letter at tackle, then excelled at center on the basketball squad and played regularly at first base in baseball. He stands six feet four inches and weighs 210 pounds and has speed for his size.
The aging jockey Donoghue, nearing 50, plans to continue riding if health and weight stay strong, aiming to ride at 60. He contemplates training later but fears losing the thrill of the saddle and crowd calls that fuel his life in the sport.
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