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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1928

Page

6

Golden Tornado to Meet a Strong Defensive Team

The Golden Tornado travel to Pasadena for the New Year’s day game against the California eleven coached by Clarence Nibs. California’s defense has allowed only 28 points in nine games, with standout backs and a deep reserve corps. Captain Irvine Lom leads the line, while guards Gill and Schwartz anchor the front wall and Roy Riegels is set at center.

Oregon University California Stanford Washington State Southern California Coast Cham Santa Clara St. Mary's Olympic Club Oregon U Washington U Nevada Golden Bears Irvine To ‘Lom Pacific Coast Jess Hibbs Lom Lee Sisan Wesley Barr Charley Schmidt Price West Gill Schwartz Roy Riegels

Important Meet Planned by W C T U

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union plans an important program for the afternoon of December 21. Miss Ellen Groenendyke, president, and Mrs. J. D. Wyker will speak. Miss Thelma Chenault is to present the need for a young people’s band. Members are urged to bring a copy of the December White Ribbon.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Ellen Groenendyke J. D. Wyker Wyker

Night School Session Set By Y M C A

The weekly night school meeting of classes at the Y M C A will convene at 7 00 PM Wednesday evening at the specified facility.

All Valley Team Idea Praised by Deshler Coach

Deshler High School coach Leon M. Stevenson of Tuscumbia endorses an All Tennessee Valley team. He offers cooperation for a composite vote and urges maximum publicity, saying Valley high schools play strong football and his program has produced successful teams.

Leon M. Stevenson Deshler High School Tuscumbia the Daily Tennessee Valley Stevenson Deshles Hi

Central Hi Y Club Meeting Set After Huntsville Session

The Central Hi Y club plans a meeting based on insights from the recent Huntsville gathering. Members will discuss upcoming activities and coordinate next steps.

Cassels Returns From Athens Business Trip

J. B. Cassels returned today from Athens after a business trip.

J. B. Cassels Athens

Body of Woman Found in Trunk at Suburban Barber Shop

Police probed the death of Mrs. Charles 8. Taylor found stuffed in a trunk in the rear of a barber shop. The 27 year old, missing since December 3, had a crushed skull and was found with clothes scattered. neighbors entered after towels in the yard. Detectives searched for her husband, last seen near the shop the previous week.

Charles 8. Taylor Taylor Lrv

Surgeon General Opposes Closing City Schools

Washington reports Surgeon General Cumming of the public health service advised against shutting city schools to curb influenza spread. He cited that nationwide cases exceed 200,000 with 21,238 new cases in 26 states and noted close contacts occur regardless of school attendance.

Washington Cumming Public Health Services

Sewanee Closes Early Amid Flu Outbreak

North Alabama students at the University of the South Sewanee begin Christmas holidays five days early due to an influenza outbreak. Examinations started yesterday and were cancelled as forty students fell ill, prompting authorities to close the school before the situation worsened.

Sewanee North Alabama University of the South

Hodgkins to Join Durant Company Executive Role

R T Hodgkins, identified as a senior official in the Federal Motor Truck executive circle, is reported by T S Johnston to be joining the Durant organization in an executive capacity.

R. T. Hodgkins Federal Motor T. S. Johnston W. C. Durant

Advocate of Decatur progress runs Whiteside Garage

A leading Decatur booster operates the Whiteside Garage on the Bee Line highway and pushes local development efforts.

Decatur Highway Decatur Progress Whiteside

Mooresville Resident Visits City on Business

B D Lindsey, a prominent Mooresville resident, was in town on business. Patronize Decatur curb market with your farm products.

B. D. Lindsey Mooresville Decatur Curb Market

Stadium Plans Drawn By Fraen

Tentative plans for a proposed stadium by Albert Prahn of the Athens Lumber Company were left at The Daily office. The design features six concrete bleacher sections with 350 seats each, six sections per side, a total initial capacity of 4200, and room to add seating later to meet demand before next football season.

Albert Prahn Athens Lumber Company

Central Hi club meeting at YMCA Wednesday night

The Central Hi club will meet at the YMCA at 7 00 o clock Wednesday evening. Members were urged to be present as reports were discussed and actions planned.

Huntsville

Highways Guide Traffic to Decatur from Multiple Exits

Good highways direct travelers to Decatur from the north, west and south, signaling a junction point for regional routes and travel convenience.

Decatur

How To Relieve Sick Headaches In 3 Minutes

An old adv notice claims a quick, safe relief for headaches from a drug store remedy. It promotes ingredients working together for a fast result and invites readers to ask their druggist or write a postal address in Durham, N G for the product details.

B. C. Med Durham N. G Ady

Boys to Meet Y M C A at 3 O'clock

A boys game is scheduled with the Y M C A for Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The event promises local youth competition and community interest.

Doctors Recommend Calotabs for Quick Cold Relief

Article describes Calotabs as a puri fied calomel and salts tablet to break up colds and influenza. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water is advised to shorten grippe symptoms and soothe sore throat or tonsillitis.

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