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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1933

Page

6

Hupke Center Of Controversy In All Star Selections

Alabama star guard Tom Hupke, named to the AP all American second team and now on the captains’ first team, faces controversy as coach Alexander of Georgia Tech skips him on the All Southern. Hupke, a Ohio resident, capped a brilliant Alabama career after recovering from a serious Christmas road accident that threatened his playing days.

Tom Hupkke Alabama Hupke Associated Press Alexander Georgia Tech Tech Ohio

Martin College Faces Louisville In Weekend Basketball Clash

Martin College meets University of Louisville, ranked among the top five in the Ohio Valley, in Pulaski. Louisville brings 13 standout women players while Attie Mae Kenney of Hazle Green Ala leads Martin College with strong goal tossing. Local fans from Kentucky Tennessee and Alabama expected.

Martin College University of Louisville Ohio Valley Louisville Pulaski Attie Mae Kenney Hazle Green Ala Kentucky Tennessee Alabama

Book Study By Sixteenth Avenue B Y P U Unit

The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist church young people studied the book Christ in the World and observed foreign missions week of prayer, contributing to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering. They plan to present the Lost Carol Cantata at the church on December 24 during the night service.

Young People’s Unit Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Lottie Moon Sixteenth Avenue B. Y. P. U

Bible Topic Sermon at St John’s Episcopal Church

Rev. Peter M. Dennis will preach on the Holy Bible at the morning service at St. John’s Episcopal Church. All were cordially invited to worship at St. John’s.

Peter M. Dennis St. John’s Episcopal Church St. John’s

Layden Named Notre Dame Football Coach and Athletics Director

Elmer Layden, a member of the Four Horsemen, will succeed Hank Anderson as Notre Dame head football coach and replace Jess Harper as athletics director. Layden, then at Duquesne, will likely hire Mal Edwards as end coach Joe Boland as line coach and Tom Conley as aide. Father Charles O Donnell back from illness will announce details upon return.

South Bend Ind Elmer Layden Hank Anderson Notre Dame Layden Jess Harper Charles O'Donnell University Rochester Minn Knute Rockne Duquesne University Rockne Mal Edwards Purdue Joe Boland Horsemen Tom Conley Anderson

Troop Four Plans Saturday Hike at Goad Farm

Troop Four held a meeting Friday at St. John's parish house to plan a hike Saturday. Scouts will depart at 8:00 a.m. and visit Henry Goad's farm for several hours of activities.

St. John’s Parish House Henry Goad

No Rainfall Recorded Through 7 AM This Morning

The report notes no rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 7 o'clock this morning, indicating a dry period with no measurable precipitation during that window.

Tide Prospects for 1934 Fair Despite Returning Lettermen

University of Alabama previews the 1934 football season noting 16 lettermen return but major line losses from eight graduating players. Key seniors include Lee Whatley McGahey Gandy Hutson Walker, with guards Kirkland and Huppke departing. Freshmen and reserves offer several promising backs and linemen, but overall line strength remains uncertain.

Ray Francis Joe Dildy Ray Glass Joe Riley Dothan Riley Griffin Goldberg Cochrane Granger Barnum Tarzan White Stumpy Peters Leo Scott Moye Thomas Howell Crimson Tide

Seven Unbeaten High School Teams Shine Across Alabama

A year in review notes seven Alabama high school football teams undefeated and untied in 1933. Sidney Lanier Montgomery Selma Decatur Guntersville Attalla Thomasville Jones Valley led the field with Attala scoring 245 points, while Atmore totaled 268 in seven wins and two losses.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Sidney Lanier Selma Decatur Guntersville Attalla Thomasville Jones Valley Attala Atmore Bessemer Walker County Winfield McAdory Florence Alexandria Hayneville Little Jones Valley

Negro Arrested For Limestone County Reckless Driving

Raborn Baugh, a negro, was arrested Friday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Bill Willoughby at the request of Limestone County officers. He was wanted on a charge of reckless driving after allegedly striking and killing a horse with his automobile earlier in the week.

Raborn Baugh Bill Willoughby Limestone County Baugh Limestone

Strong Man Puzzle Answers and Wordplay Clues

A medieval style crossword puzzle list with numbered clues across and down for a strong man themed grid. The page includes definitions for words such as Oily ketone Chum Sobs City Ill smelting Reckless Onager Because Gems of cattle Meadow Suffix tc adverbs and many more solvable items.

Class Contest At Central Baptist Sees Attendance Rise

The Good Fellowship class splits into competing teams for an attendance contest at Central Baptist Church. Attendance reached 92 last Sunday with over 100 expected this Sunday. A banquet at the church is planned for Tuesday at seven.

Good Fellowship Central Baptist Church

Crisp University Cage Squad Opens Hard Practice

Capstone Coach Henry Crisp began basketball practice after the football season. Key losses include Ben Smith Bob Cotten and C R Ricordant with an injured knee plus Freeman sidelined by a knee. Returning: Connatser Zeke Kimbrough Jim Walker Angelich and Bauman. Sophomores expected to contribute include Jim Whatley McLeod Bauska Noggia Johnson and Sneed.

Freeman Connatser Zeke Kimbrough Jim Walker Angelich Bauman Crisp Jim Whatley Big Jim McLeod Bauska Noggia Johnson Sneed

Revelations and Dramas in Literature and Politics

A mix of literary gossip and political notes covers Brandeis’s Other People’s Money demand, Huey Long’s influence, and NRA union growth. The section notes satirical letters from Mencken and Hergesheimer, anti Long sentiment in the Senate, and questions over Conboy’s NYC district attorney appointment amid the bank inquiry.

England Senate Justice Brandeis Henry Mencken Joseph Hergesheimer Huey Long Congress Hugh Johnson Senator Tydings Maryland Georgetown Puerto Rico Glad Tydings Insular Affairs Committee Anti-Long Huey NRA A. F. of L Wall Street Roosevelt Martin Conboy New York City Conboy Albert H Farley

Dietrich Stars in The Song of Songs at Strand

Marlene Dietrich headlines the Strand Theatre in Hartselle presenting The Song of Songs over Sunday Monday and Tuesday. The film features her in trousers and a controversial fashion moment as the tragic heroine in Hermann Sudermann's novel adaptation.

Marlene Ditrich Vogue Strand Theatre Hartselle Paramount Miss Dietrich Hermann Sudermann

Slight Change In Pastor's Condition

Word from the bedside of Dr. L. F. Goodwin who is critically ill in Birmingham indicates a very slight chance for improvement late Thursday. Dr. Goodwin formerly served as pastor of Westminster Presbyterian church in Decatur.

L. F. Goodwin Birmingham Goodwin Westminster Presbyterian Church Decatur

Will Rogers at the Princess in Too Busy To Work

Will Rogers headlines the Princess engagement of Too Busy To Work for two days. Marian Nixon and Dick Powell share the love interest with Rogers in a tale of a wandering vagabond seeking his daughter, with a strong supporting cast and direction by John Blystone for Fox Films.

Will Rogers Rogers Marian Nixon Rebecca Sunnybrook Farm Daddy Dick Powell Constantine Romanoff Douglas Cosgrove Louise Beavers Ex O'Hara Ben Ames Williams Philip Klein Barry Conners John Blystone Fox Films

Sunday Schedule at Gospel Tabernacle with Rev Tingley

Sunday services at the Gospel Tabernacle led by Rev Norman E Tingley. Sunday school at 2 00 p m with a Colossians one lesson. At 3 00 p m the sermon How to Win. At 6 15 p m Young People meeting led by Katie Clymore with Eternity Where as the evening topic. Public invitation extended.

Gospel Tabernacle Norman E. Tingley Colossians Tingley Katie Clymore

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