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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1933

Page

6

Coaches to Fight Unfair Criticism at National Meet

Chicago Dec 28 AP University college and high school football coaches formed a committee to investigate charges of unfair dismissal and publicize cases where coaches are fired without cause. Dana X Bible to name the committee.

Chicago Dana X. Bible University of Nebraska Dan McGugin Vanderbilt University Suciohon H. J. Stegeman University of Georgia Aaid Besses

Peace Terms Offered in Arkansas Feud

In MARG6HALL Arkansas on December 28 a peace proposal from the Henleys to the Barnetts seeks one member from each faction to leave the area to end a four year feud that drew in national guardsmen after a Christmas Eve gun battle injuring City Marshal J. H. Barnett. Mayor Smith, acting as mediator, held seven feud participants for Grand Jury action on assault to kill charges. Barnett and two sons appeared and were held on bonds. The truce calls for Nobe Henley and Robert Barnett to depart the country except in emergencies, and for Leland Henley to stay away unless needed.

J. H. Barnett Barnett Robert Oscar Henleye Jeck Nobe Alf Ten Switser Henleys Smith Nobe Henley Robert Barnett Leland Henley Jack Henley-Barnett

Mrs J E Morrison Recovers After Tuesday Operation

Mrs J E Morrison of New Hope rests well at Baughs Infirmary following an operation performed Tuesday.

J. E. Morrison New Hope Baugh’s Infirmary

Three 1933 Sports Feats Highlight Hubbel Lovelock Ross

Carl Hubbell pitched shutouts in the pennant race and World Series to lift a weak Giants squad. Jack Lovelock set a mile record at Oxford Cambridge meets with 4 07.6, ahead of Bonthron. Barney Ross revived the lightweights with two wins over Canzoneri, sparking action in boxing.

NEA Service New York Carl Hubbell Jack Lovelock Barney Ross Hubbell Senators Giants Broker Craig Wood Mel Ott

Lions Complete Hardest Work Ahead of Rose Clash

Columbia football under Lou Little completes a strenuous Tucson workout preparing for the Rose Bowl showdown with Stanford. The coach emphasizes mental and physical edge and rest before rose tournament activities.

Fornia Stanford Columbia Pittsburgh Nebrska Alabama Michigan Duke Tucson Ariz Lou Little Lions Little Pasadena

Hesslyn Returns To Decatur Ring

Australian giant Hesslyn returns to Decatur next week to halt Jack Spurgin. A former heavyweight champion of Australia, he is among the region’s biggest wrestlers. Chris Jordan, matchmaker for the local post, works on the complete card for next Tuesday evening.

Big Jim Hesslyn Decatur Jack Spurgin Australia Chris Jordan Post

Readers’ Picks For All Valley Team Announced Soon

The Daily readers submit early selections for an all valley team with many choices to be published before the final consensus team is named. Fans are urged to submit picks now as publication time grows near.

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Music publishers attend Birmingham sing scheduled in January

Music publishers Stamps Easter and Comb will attend a sing in Birmingham on the third Sunday in January. Singers have been invited to attend.

Birmingham Messrs. Stamps, Easter Comb. Music Publishers Eatur

Memoir of a Phillies catcher and the Cat Fish sign

The tale recounts Jimmy Wilson as Philadelphias catcher and manager nominee, his clash with umpire Bill Klein, and Gavvy Cravaths sign calling Klem Cat Fish. It recalls Art Fletcher confrontations, a clubhouse incident, suspensions and fines, and Wilsons later moves between teams including the Cardinals.

Jimmy Wilson Phils Cardinals Bill Klein Gavvy Cactus” Cravath Klem Avvy Wilson Art Fletcher Fletcher Art Philadelphia Heydler Fletcher Wilson Athletics Jimmy

European Leader Crossword Puzzle Clues

A list of horizontal and vertical crossword clues referencing people places and items from Europe and beyond. Includes hints for ethics authority rivers verbs and objects like deities deities and animals asking for names and terms across continents and eras.

Turley murder case moves against Mrs Turley and daughter

St Johns Arizona December 28 AP authorities prepared a murder complaint against Mrs Turley and said a first degree murder charge against 15 year old Mattie Turley would be filed. Mattie testified the Ouija board directed her to kill her father Ernest Turley who died after being shot near a ranch corral.

Mattie Turley San Diego

Commander of Fourth Area Dies at Fort McPherson

Maj. Gen. Edward L. King, commander of the Fourth Corps Area, died suddenly at Fort McPherson Reservation in Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon after falling ill while riding near the post. King, 60, had a storied career from West Point through World War I and II era service, earning top decorations including the Legion of Honor and the Distinguished Service Medal. He is survived by his widow and a daughter.

Atlanta Edward L. King Fourth Corps Fort McPherson West Point Military Academy Bridgewater Mass West Point E. V. Summer Department of Colorado H. W. Lawton Santiago Cuba Marne Aisne-Marne Somme Meuse-Argonne Fort Riley Kan General Staff School Fort Leavenworth King Philippines

No Rainfall Reported in 24 Hour Period

There was no rainfall during the 24-hour period ending at 7 o'clock this morning.

Christmas Celebrations and Family News in College Grove

On December 20 1933 families gathered for a Christmas dinner and a marriage anniversary noting the union of Samuel Jefferson Davis Wallace and Nancy Ellen Darmer in 1883. Members from Whitfield Moore Howell and Williams Darmer families attended along with friends. A school Christmas program followed by a tree was held. Walter Simmons funeral and burial occurred in Cullman with participation from McBride relatives. Residents Charlie Rose and F D McBride moved, others planned arrivals from Daytona Beach Florida.

Edith Whitfield Austinville Jessie Mae Moore Elva Howell James Jack Nancy Howell Wallace Ellen Margaret Ann Jeff’ D Williams Earl Eo Birmingham William Darmer Bennett Hull Jessie May Moore Samuel Jefferson Davis Wallace Nancy Ellen Darmer J. D. Wallace Jessie McBride William A. Darmer Essie Corum Sie McBride Charlie Rose Chaly Spring F. D. McBride Daytona Beach Fla

Texas Visitor Returns Home After Christmas Visit

Fred L. Hyman of Houston Texas spent the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Elkins and has returned home. He is employed by Humble Oil Company in Houston.

Fred L.hyman Houston Tex Floyd Elkins Mr. Hyman Humble O71

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