Baker Muse Clash Headlines Big Boxing Show at Malone Park
A large Decatur crowd is expected at Malone park for Morgan County post No. 15 American Legion boxing night. The 28-round card features Tommy Baker of Huntsville vs Jimmy Muse of New Orleans in a 10-round main event, with music by the Huntsville American Legion band and strong support from regional fans and delegations.
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Decatur
Malone Park
Morgan County Post No. 15
American Legion
Morgan County
Huntsville
Athens
Tennessee Valley
American Legion Band of
Tommy Baker
Jimmy Muse
New Orleans
Baker
Muso
Robinson
Konjola Lauded as Real Medicine by Local User
A Danville man praised Konjola for curing his stomach ailments after years of discomfort and poor digestion. The ad-like piece notes Konjola availability in Decatur and a boxing match featuring Ady Deane Hambright Powell Horton Daly and potential Battling Bozo appearance with local officials seeking strong attendance.
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Konjola
Tom W. Evans
Main Street
Danville
Mandell Parted With Manager Kane After Long Career
Sammy Mandell, former world lightweight champion, ends partnership with manager Kane. Eddie Mandel says he will keep boxing, while Kane collects earnings until the contract ends July 6 1931. Mandell reportedly earned 400 000 dollars in nine years under Kane.
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Sammy Mandell
Eddie Mandel
Kane
Mandell
Morgan Officers Keeping Busy
New Morgan county officers are busy serving summons and subpoenas for the opening of the September term of county court to be convened on the first of next month by Judge W. T. Lowe.
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Morgan County
W. T. Lowe
Health official Dr. McRee visits Somerville on official business
County health officer Dr. H. C. McRee arrived in Somerville for official duties. The visit focused on public health matters and local administrative coordination.
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H. C. McRee
Somerville
Decatur Sanitary Inspector R E Lewis Summoned to Montgomery
The many Decatur friends of R E Lewis state sanitary inspector will regret to learn he has been summoned to Montgomery by the serious illness of his sister.
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Decatur
R. E. Lewis
Montgomery
Hister
Marriage Licenses Issued at Probate Office
Walter Thomas Jones and Lucille Barbara Golden received marriage licenses from Probate Judge M D Wiggins. Claris Aubrey Hargett and Louise Elizabeth Hames also obtained licenses in the same session.
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M. D. Wiggins
Walter Thomas Jones
Lucille Barbara Golden
Claris Aubrey Hargett
Louise Elizabeth Hames
Visitors Return From New Mexico Trip
A. P. Ford Dan Averella Aubra Moses and George Woodard returned from New Mexico after several weeks of visiting.
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New Mexico
A. P. Ford
Dan Averella
Aubra Moses
George Woodard
Athens Couple Visits from David Rosenau Family
Mr and Mrs David L Rosenau Jr of Athens were in town Monday afternoon visiting locally.
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David L. Rosenau, Jr
Athens
Mackinen Rally Shifts A’s Past Browns 6 4 in Eighth
Mackinen ignites an eighth inning rally off Walter Stewart starting with Cochrane’s homer as the Athletics beat the Browns 6 to 4. Hadley limits the Tigers to six hits while the Nationals edge the Senators 5 to 4. Ben Chapman leads the Yankees to an 11 to 4 win over the White Sox with four hits.
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Walter Stewart
Athletics
Browns
Champs
Nats
Cochrane
Mackmen
Bump Hadley
Tigers
Hogsett
Wyatt
Senators
Hadley
Ben Chapman
Yankee
White Sox
Chapman
Yanks
Reynolds
Sox
Southern and National League matchups listed
Mobile faces Nashville while Atlanta visits Little Rock Birmingham plays Memphis and Chattanooga meets New Orleans in the Southern League. In the National League Boston travels to Cincinnati Brooklyn to Pittsburgh New York at St Louis and Philadelphia visits Chicago. The American League slate has Chicago at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington Cleveland at Boston.
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Memphis
New Orleans
Birmingham
Atlanta
Cochin Bes
Philadelphia
Southern League Mobile
Nashville
Little Rock
Chattanooga
National League
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Baseball Scores From Tuesday Night Games
Nashville Mobile won by forfeit at New Orleans with a 10 to 0 score. Chicago edged Philadelphia 17 to 3 in Chicago. Pittsburgh beat Brooklyn 4 to 3. Washington defeated Detroit 5 to 4. New York beat Chicago 11 to 4. Philadelphia topped St. Louis 6 to 4. Cleveland-Boston game washed out by rain.
Ill At Home
Miss Clovis Babler deputy at the office of Probate Judge M D Wiggins was reported ill at her home here today.
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Clovis Babler
M. D. Wiggins
No Rainfall Reported This Morning
Weather bureau reported no rainfall this morning at 57 o'clock, noting a dry start to the day.
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Weather Bureau
Dixie Giants Fight for National League Pennant
The New York Giants press for the National League pennant amid a three cornered race with Washington and the Athletics. The piece highlights key players and their Southern origins from Bill Terry to Mel Ott and notes talk of starting games with the tune "Dixie" if the club reaches the World Series.
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Dixie
New York Giants
Travis Jackson
Ott
York Giants
New York
Washington Senators
Athletics
Giants
Bill Terry
Mel
Mel Ott
Gretna
Freddie Leach
Wallie Roettger
Missouri
Ethan Allen
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Pete Donohue
Athens
Texas
Carl Hubbell
Joe Heving
Covington
Hub Pruett
South
Non Jury Docket Set For County Court Term
The civil non jury docket for the upcoming county court term opens Monday September 1 with sessions on September 8 9 and 10 1950. Filings include Penney Whitman vs Koch Morgan National Bank Garnishee L N R Co vs Decatur Roofing Co and many others across Morgan County.
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Penney & Whitman
W. C. Koch
Morgan County National Bank
Garnishee
R. L. Hopkins
Decatur Cornice & Roofing Co
James C. Davis
Southern Railway Co
J. W. Emens & Co
L. W. Norton
Mrs. B. Crawford
Emma Whitehead
W. P. Welch
J. R. Parker
First National Bank
Fayetteville
Morgan Brokerage Co
Decatur Trust Co
Luther Pike
Globe Loan Co
W. P. Peebles
Wm. E. Skeggs
H. L. Cheatham
Woodall Electric Co
R. G. Cortner
Hamilton
Alice Bridgeforth
John D. Wyker
Central Methodists Near Completion of First Church Unit
Central Methodists expect to finish payments for the first unit of their new church in October. With $7,000 to $8,000 remaining, they plan to proceed to complete the rest of the project including a large auditorium costing thousands, aiming to make Decatur’s church one of the state’s most imposing structures.
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Central_Methodists
State Auto Tags On Sale October 1
Morgan county prepares for the annual sale of 1931 state automobile license tags at the probate judge office. Tags go on sale October 1 and penalties apply after November 14. The probate office gears up for the busy period with supplies on hand.
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State Auto Tage
Morgan County
All-Day Singing Scheduled at Fifth Sunday Baptist Church
NEEL Aug 19 special report notes an all-day singing event at the local Baptist church on the fifth Sunday. All singers are invited and dinner will be spread on the ground for attendees.
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Neel
The
Baptist Church
Revival Meeting Begins at Parker's Chapel
A revival started at Parker's Chapel in Oakland Madison County on Sunday with Rev W D Boling preaching. The meeting will run for two weeks and the public is invited to attend all services.
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Oakland
Madison County
Parker's Chapel
W. D. Boling
Court Docket Listings for Decatur Area Defendants
Thursday September 11 1930 shows multiple docket items including claims and garnishments such as Jervis Machine Co vs Decatur Canning Co United Rock Asphalt Co garnishee and City National Bank vs Joe Parker plus numerous pairings like Hardware Co vs H M Betterton and Southern Finance Co vs Walter Johnson. Roster lists defendants plaintiffs and garnishees across varied civil actions filed in local courts.
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Jervis Machine Co
Decatur Canning Co
John D. Wyker & Son
F. X. Bradley Co
United Rock Asphalt Co
W. W. Sharpley
Pennie Sharpley
Annie McMagines
Mosaic Templars of America
A. W. Ralls
Ollie Nabors
Southern Finance Co
Walter Johnson
Decatur Cornice & Roofing Co
Sarah B. Malone
W.W.T. Bethany
Carl Loosier
Wright & Kelley Garage
A. W
City National Bank
Joe Parker
J. G. Terry
H. G. Pitt
Eugene Ferris
Polytinsky Motor Co
J. H. Baker
Race Betting Surges to Record Year at Tracks
Wagering on turf events is booming with estimates around 450 million dollars expected to change hands this season despite a subdued mood in the business. The strong handle reflects rising interest in races and betting markets across venues.
No Negri Bodies In Bovine's Head Found
A calf head examined at the state laboratory by Sol Hortenberry found no negri bodies. The animal, suspected of hydrophobia, had been killed and sent for tests in Danville.
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Sol Hortenberry
Danville
Aston Home Burned In Town Creek Blaze
A vacant dwelling owned by Jim Aston burned at 11 o clock Saturday night in Town Creek. Doors and windows were fastened and no one was inside. Cause unknown but sparks from a passing train are suspected to have started the fire.
Young Men Urged To Attend Class At First Methodist
Judge W T Lowe invites all young men not in a Sunday school to join the class at First Methodist Church next Sunday morning. The group has shown growing interest this summer and aims for record membership in the fall and winter terms.
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W.T. Lowe
First Methodist Church
Pupils Achieve Perfect Attendance and High Marks
Valhermoso reports that several students achieved perfect attendance and an average of 85 in the first month. Fifth Grade pupils include Lula Compton Bernice Ruth Cryer Gene Gibson John Prince Leroy Wray Jah Chunn Clyde Smith Model Wray. Ninth Grade pupils Irene Clemons and Berta Overstreet also qualified.
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Valhermoso
Valhermoso Spring School
Lula Compton
Bernice Ruth Cryer
Gene Gibson
John Prince
Leroy Wray
Jah Chunn
Clyde Smith
Model Wray
Irene Clemons
Berta Overstreet
Temperatures Reported High of 89 and Low of 69
The weather bureau notes a maximum temperature of 89 and a minimum of 69 recorded by seven o'clock this morning.
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the Weather Bureau Today
Cubs Gain Ground on Robins After Sunday Games
The Cubs beat the Robins yesterday while Pat Malone notched his fifteenth win for the Bruins as leaders topped the Phillies 17 to 3. The Cubs extended their win streak to three against the invaders, while the Robins fell 4 to 3 to the Pirates with Dick Bartell driving in two late runs.
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Cubs
Robins
Pat Malone
Bruins
Phils
Cub
Invaders
Bucs
Dick Bartell
Brooklyn
Giants
Cincinnati
Pels Win Big in Southern Circuit Over Chattanooga
The Pelicans defeated Chattanooga 10 to 1 to extend their lead over the Barons in the Southern circuit. Lee earned his first win for the Pels since joining the circuit.
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Pels
Barons
Chattanooga
Lee
Wade Wright on Rest in Albertville After Primary
Wade Wright the democratic nominee for circuit solicitor is in Albertville Alabama for several days rest after the conclusion of the democratic primary.
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Wade Wright
Circuit Solicitorship
Albertville
Ala
Twenty Two Members Joined Eva Church on Sunday
Twenty two members were added to the ranks of the church here Sunday in the concluding service at the Eva church.
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Eva
Methodist Church
B C Stops Headaches and Quiets Nerves
A vintage ad touts B C as a fast relief for headaches nerve pain and various conditions. It promises three minute relief from head pain with a safe formula available at drug stores for 10 cents and claims several active ingredients work together for rapid effect.
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Jack Deane
Bessemer
Deane
Hambright
Bozo
Sear Eee Grant
Assistan E
Legion
Grant
Ira B. Thompson
Laverne
Alabama Boxing Commission
Thompson
North Alabama
Morgan
Mackinien
Nashville Mobile
Cleveland-Boston
Babe
Associated Press
Joe Hauser
Baltimore
Babe Ruth
Hugh Crutz
Waldo
Arkansas
Eddie Marshall
Andy Reese
Mississippi
Travis Jacks
Decatur Cor. & Big. Co
Decatur I. & S. Co
Garnishees
Decatur Finance Co
Frank Owens
John Broadus
A. J. Kell
Dan Ewing
J. A
Methodists
Aston
B.C
Decatur Ice & Coal Co
HILL
Chevrolet
Lee Street
Decatur, Ala
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