Southern Conference All-Southern Game Votes Likely
The Southern Conference athletic committee approves a plan to select senior football players for a proposed all-senior game. Wallace Wade and Dan McGugin are cited among leaders, with Birmingham and Atlanta discussed as potential sites for a notional event in late February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Southern Cor Wremior Committee
Tex
G & Angeles
Wallace Wade
Ala
Alexander
Georgia
Dan McGugin
Van
Une
Rawthern
Maren
Georg
Daily de ts: Second Sheets a 46 for 500 or more
A terse note references second sheets and a 46 item count for a batch of 500 or more entries to process. The fragment hints at a ledger or record task with quantity thresholds and archival handling. No further specifics are available in the readable text.
Public Eyes On College Sports Reach New High in Public Interest
In Lexington on December 10 AP report says Dr. S V Sanford president of the Southern Conference told the annual session that the public is overemphasizing athletics. He endorsed allowing junior college graduates to compete in their first year at conference schools citing hardship under the current one year rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Moldmer
N ‘ Dixie
Birmam
Auburn
Mississippi
University of A'obee
Vasa
Lexington
Dee
S. V. Sanford
Sanford
Aot
Athleti
As College
Wise
Baker May Referee Bouts Here on 26th
Sergeant Sammy Baker a Decatur welterweight contender may referee bouts scheduled here on Christmas Day. Promoters hope Baker will officiate the fights the day after Christmas as he returns for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Sammy” Baker
Decatur Boy
Basham Chapel Plans Erecting New Baptist Church
People of Basham Chapel near OMT now King plan a new Baptist church. A site near Summitt school has been chosen and substantial community support is noted for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basham Chapel
Omt
King
Summitt School
When in need of commercial printing call Albany 46
A local printing service offers home or business visits by a representative. All work is guaranteed to please at a reasonable price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Rookies Tells An Amusing Tale At The Princess Theatre
The story by Byron Morgan, Rookies, opens at the Princess theatre with Marceline Day as the lead and Karl Dane and George K Arthur as a sergeant and private. Louise Lorraine appears as a cabaret dancer with Tom O’Brien as a corporal. Frank Currier appears in a supporting role. Director Sam Wood directs with Army cooperation for aviation stunts and training camp scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Morgan
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Princess Theatre
Uncle Sam
Marceline Day
Karl Dane
George K. Arthur
Louise Lorraine
Tom O'Brien
Dane
Frank Currier
Arthur
8Am
Wood
Wallace Reid
Army
Big Tay
Seals
Hollywood
Counties Prepare For Large North Alabama Event
County leaders meet to plan a major upcoming event in Decatur with wide civic involvement. Judge A G Patterson leads attendees from county and city groups including Kiwanis, League of Women Voters, Junior Chamber of Commerce, and city officials to craft what may become a premier advertising celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Patterson
Frank J. Davis
A. D. Sample
John Patterson
Decatur
TM. Dix
Decatur Kiwanis Club
League of Women Voters
Miss Unity Dancey
W. B. Edmundson
Marina Bullard
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Tax Rates Fixed By Amendments Explained Here
The article explains that the council may levy a tax at one per cent or ten mills for general purposes and debt service, with higher rates requiring a special election and voter approval. It compares proposed rates to eight mills in the greater city and 13 mills in Albany area, noting a $30,000 revenue loss from an 80-cent assessment across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
City of
Albany
River levels drop after reaching seven point six feet
The river rose to 7.6 feet and is now falling with continued downward trend expected.
Sterchi Dinner Party Hosted by Shumake
Sterchi Bros and Shumake staff attend a company dinner at the store. J P Robern acted as togasmaster while J L Shumake thanked employees for loyalty and the firm’s local success. Guests included Mr and Mrs J L Shumake and other staff and negro employees enjoyed the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterchi Bros. & Shumake
J.P. Robern
J. L. Shumtake
J. L.shumake
Clautia
Hursake
Lola
Mias
L. Brickwell
Oi l. Wooda
F. FE. Hailbrownton Ewing
Daisy Potter
Boxing Card Set for Joe Lousier vs Big Boy Oscar
Manager Smith announced arrangements for a December boxing match between Joe Lousier and Big Boy Oscar at Hill Bank 1. The venue, with a ring elevated above the floor, will hold 2,000 spectators and provide clear sightlines for all seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Joe Lousier
Decatur
Ting
Joe
Big Boy
Oscarne
Hill
Jon Bank
Pont Chen
Chel
Lousie
Winning Four Back From Concert Tour
The Winning Four quartet from Morgan County returned from a concert tour that played in Huntsville Florence and Tuscumbia leading theatres in three North Alabama cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
North Alabama
Huntsville
Florence
Tuscumbia
90 Per Cent Folks Are Named Brown
In a London dispatch from International News Service a shipwreck near Cresswell Northumberland led to the rescue of 26 men by the village lifeboat. The report claims ninety percent of the inhabitants share the Brown surname.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
London
Cresswell
Northumberland
Music feature at class meet at Princess Theatre
A class program Sunday at 9 15 p m at the Princess theatre promises an enjoyable musical program. It includes central Westminster feat chat and two solos by Asie. The Hillsboro players will also have places on the program. The event closes an intensive Reds and Blues campaign that boosted class membership to 660 from just over 600.
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Princess Theatre
Centrie Westminster Peat
Hillsboro
Sue
Cr Ll. Shook
Reds
Blues
Reed Preparing for Committee Hearing
Reed slush fund committee readies for new hearings as Frank L. Smith of Illinois and William S. Vare of Pennsylvania pursue their cases. Senate action on witnesses books and papers remains unsettled as Reed blocks adoption of a resolution redefining oath requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Frank L. Smith
Illinois
William 8. Vare
Pennsylvania
Reed Slush Fund Committee
Reed
Missouri
Henade
Wavi
Vare
Pepper Is Missed by Alabama Cage Team
Alabama basketball opens its season without Pepper Raymond a Decatur youth who gave up college prospects for a pro baseball path. Pepper was a guard on last year’s varsity and a highlight in a dull season for the Crimson Tide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepper
Alabama
University of Alabama
Raymond
Decatur
Pep
Bama
Brown family on voyage torn by fierce seas
A fragment tells of a village where Brown family members are linked and a wifeboat manned by Brown relatives sails into dangerous surf. The Brown women, wives and daughters, are aboard when the vessel is driven into swirling waves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Lilliendahl and Willis Beach Sentenced in Manslaughter Case
Mrs. Margaret Lilliendahl and Willis Beach were both sentenced to ten years in state prison for voluntary manslaughter in the death of Dr. A William Lilliendahl. The judge, Luther Campbell, ordered the maximum term with a possible bail appeal after a 28 hour jury deliberation.
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Mays Landing
Margaret L' Niendah
Willis Beach
Trenton
Willian Lilliendahl
Hiwidow
Hammonton
Hedges
Beach
Brooklyn
Lilliendall
Luther Campbell
Cash sales from want ads offer missed cash opportunities
Cash sales can be made from want ads, turning overlooked cash into revenue. The note highlights how advertising sections can convert overlooked transactions into immediate cash flow.
Phone Changes on Tab Tonight in Decatur Area
Citizens are urged to note telephone area changes in the city, effective tonight at midnight. Starting Sunday no designation will be needed for certain local numbers as the Decatur area code is applied, simplifying dialing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Bridge Opening a Matter of Guess
Weather conditions dictate the opening date of the river highway bridge. Officials provide only estimates as work proceeds, with February as the provisional target and progress described as contingent on favorable weather.
Birmingham Juniors Debate on Alabama School Bonds
Birmingham Juniors stage a political debate to discuss the proposed constitutional amendment authorizing school bonds. Dr Henry M Edmonds presides Judge Hugh Locke supports the affirmative and Hon Forney Johnston the negative as the Decath Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts the event Friday evening December 16 with balanced panels seeking informed citizen input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weenmerce
Decath
Lindbergh Voted Greatest Honor by Congress
Congress awards Charles A Lindbergh the nation's greatest honor after naming him Americas most attractive citizen. Speaker Snell announces the resolution and the chamber applauds as Lindbergh receives the medal before potential diplomatic invitations. The State Department notes support for his planned Washington to Mexico City flight with official greetings if he proceeds.
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Washington
Gress
Lindbergh
America
Snell
Cuba
Calles
Mexico
Mexico City
State Department
Jones to Preach Final Services at Westside Church
Rev. E. L. Jones who resigned as pastor to take a call at Sheffield will preach his final sermons at Westside Presbyterian Church this Sunday in both morning and evening services. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Jones
Westside Presbyterian Church
Sheffield
Drunkenness Charge Faces Fine in Police Court
A defendant charged with drunkenness was assessed a fine of $15 and costs in police court this morning.
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B.'V. Sanford
Mit
Job Printing Department
Sterchi
TUN Hill Garage
Alot
Albany Grain & Coal CO
Velver
Ed Ua
Liccett & Myers Tosacco Co
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