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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1940

Page

3

Sister's Willin Judge Wins Amateur Field Trials Stakes

Sister's Willin Judge owned by M. J. Brodnax and Walter Gaines of Birmingham won the all age stakes at the Amateur Field Trials Club meet on Wheeler Estate in Lawrence County. The derby and shooting dog stakes followed with multiple placements as Cruisers run and Jacks attested, and officials praised Miss Annie Wheeler and Dr Roy F P South for support. The club plans to hold the meet again in 1941 on the same grounds amid post war conservation efforts.

M. J. Brodnax Walter Gaines Birmingham Wheeler Lawrence County Lyons Citatillon R. H. Jackson U. S. Navy Florence Dick Parker Huntsville Domino Mischief R. M. Barnard Arab Blue Melody Hood Harris Courtland Hurrisville Little Sue W. R. Trapp Tuscumbia Sue Peytona Rock Bottom Dan Gilchrist Anne Rodney W. M. Davidson Jake’s King T. BE. Moon Leesburg Jim Admiral R. H. Jackson Beauty W. J. Shaw Brownsville Tenn Ted Cottrell Birmeee Annie Wheeler Roy FP. South Decatur Ted Major H. H. Payne Lyons Hotel Paul Horton Tom Lovett Jorden Byrd Ed. Johnson Connecticut Jerry Vance Kit New Haven Yale Fran Vancue Tim Foster New London

Moonlit plans tug Kit toward risk on golf course and stage

Kit, a singer in training, battles self doubt and a clingy lover while juggling golf lessons, a budding show career, and a tentative romance with Vance. Jerry pressures late nights and moonlit getaways as Fran pursues a tea house venture, threatening their partnership and Kit's stability.

Five Prisoners Escape Guardhouse at Fort McClellan

Major H E Gould says five prisoners escaped from the Fort McClellan guardhouse by sawing a cell bar. Named are Hence Maddox Huntsville Ala Porter Lemons Bulls Gap Tenn Harry Holmes Chicago Cecil Jones Detroit Martin Yoon Detroit with charges including attempted manslaughter theft of pistols and desertion. Police across the southeast were alerted.

Fort Mcclellan Ala H. E. Gould Gould Maddox Huntsville 29Th Infantry Fort Benning Porter T. Lemons Bulls Gap Tenn Harry R. Holmes Chicago Cecil Jones Detroit 22Nd Infantry Martin Yoon 13Th Coast Artillery

Cast Works Hard On False Fronts Play

After a long rehearsal the senior class cast for False Fronts heads home weary. The article notes their effort and excitement for the upcoming performance.

Riverside Auditorium hosts thought speech Friday night

Many sleepy attendees left Riverside Auditorium on Tuesday night satisfied with the results. The thought speech, where a speaker voices inner thoughts aloud, is progressing well and will be presented to the public on Friday night at Riverside.

Riverside Auditorium Riverside

Scout Troop 61 Meeting At Southside Baptist Church

Scout Troop 61 held a weekly meeting at Southside Baptist Church with Jimmy Haynes leading the Wolf Patrol. The group recited the pledge, collected dues, sang God Bless America, and heard talks on What Is a Scout and What Dad Thinks of Scouting.

Southside Baptist Church Jimmy Haynes Wolf Patrol United States of America Junior Davis America Ascribe Jimmie Watson Dewald Russell

Selma Seeks Army Air Pursuit School Opening

A 2.3 million dollar Army Air pursuit school at Selma Alabama faces delays as a convoy from Maxwell Field arrives with stoves and materials. Barracks heating and quarters installation uncertain as WPA construction continues. The formal opening was postponed with 150 guard on duty and March 15 target for training start. over 1,200 men expected early in 1941.

Selma Ala Dee Alabama Army Air New Maxwell Field Theast Montgomery Maxwell WPA

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