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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1932

Page

6

Hillsboro News Stays Busy With Holiday Visitors

Local notes report Decatur visitors and family gatherings over the weekend. births include a girl to Mr and Mrs William Terry on December 23. Several residents like Duke Bailey and L A Ryan visit relatives in Decatur, Hartselle, and Wheel er as Christmas travels continue.

Buford Corum Decatur Johnnie Q. Terry William Terry Mattie Hackett Henry Hackett W. B. Ennis Harry Beall Lawrence County High School Moulton J. F. Huey Bill Sheffield Southern Railway Sport & Short G. Ennis Duke Bailey Courtland J. H. Cross Wheeler

Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Summary

Today's Birmingham market shows tight receipts with slow demand. Feed materials mostly steady, alfalfa good quality entries 30-30.1 Delivered bulk prices list 22 white corn 40 1 2 yellow corn 26 white Caio A ate 26? white leghorn fryers 1 2 lbs ducks and geese mixed with low prices. Poultry and agriculture items largely unchanged with no major shifts indicated.

Birmingham Caio A

Walter Okeson Named as Chairman to Succeed Hall

Walter Okeson of Lehigh University will replace the late Edward K. Hall as chairman of the action committee Alonzo Stage, a life member of the Vois Don, saw the size increased from 10 to 11 members.

Fatter’ Okeson Lehigh University Eeward K. Hall Alonzo Stage

Christmas Day Dinner Plans and Local Visits Recorded

The page lists Mrs. L. E. Cox hosting Christmas dinner with family, while Dr. and Mrs. Will Nichols of Orlando visit their parents N. R. Nichols and others. Several residents from Decatur Florence Birmingham and St. Joseph are noted as visitors or travelers, with remarks on family connections and farm work entering 1933.

L. E. Cox Will Nichols Orlando Fla N. R. Nichols Watkins Bradly Belle Mina Amanda Bradly Virginia J. W. Minton St. Joseph Emily Lyle Minton Weeden Sweetwater Florence Shaw Bowen Katie McMilton Woodard Julia Dent Decatur George Hull Wilbur Hull Birmingham Bill and John Lyle Emma Tweedy

Plan to redefine ‘’amateur athlete’’ sparks Rhodes debate

A movement calls for a new definition of amateur athlete affecting Rhodes Scholars selection. Proponents argue current rules undercut merit and funding, noting Rhodes Scholars go to Oxford for studies and leadership.

Boxing Investigation Rumor Reaches Albert

No information on mobile situation or office at hand. Almenian newspapers report boxing and wrestling in Ile may face a strict probe at the request of promoter Charlie Barrett.

Albert Athletic Commission Ile Pie Charlie Barrett

University of Alabama Basketball Players Also on Football Squad

Four members of the Alabama basketball squad were also members of the football squad. Freeman and Ben Bettin were listed, with Bettin playing end on the 793 team.

Ala Alabai Shi Souadt

Bausch Awarded Sullivan Medal After Stellar Year

James Aloysius Bausch of the Kansas City Athletic Club won the Sullivan Medal with 887 votes, beating Carr who had 648. Other top contenders included Ralph Hill, Mrs Helen Wills Moody, Mildred Didrikson, Barry Wood, Leo Sexton, George Calnan, Ralph Metcalfe, and Jack Shea, reflecting a year of Olympic and national achievements.

New York James Aloysius Bausch Kansas City Athletic Club Olympic Demost Adee Bull Garr Pennsylvania Bausch Carr Fed Ralph Hill Oregon Lauri Lehtinen Finland Helen Wills Moody Mildred Babe) Didrithen Dallas Tex Allaro Barry Wood Harvard Leo Sexton Porld Wetl George Calnan Ralph Metcalfe Marquette Jack Shea Lake Placid

Tide to Start Angelich at Guard in Place of Smith

Alabama coach Crisp indicated Angelich would start at guard against the Voltage quintet, with Ben Smith moving to center on the second five. The article notes Angelich’s height of 5 feet 6 inches, his speed and accuracy, and compares him to Fritz Wamby. It also lists the first and second five lineups and mentions ongoing competition for team posts.

University Ala Crisp Angelich Ben Smith Man Tide Cage Fritz Wamby Alabama Wamby Smith Roy Connatser James Walker Freeman Rhcordanz Zeke Kimbrough Bob Cotten Bauman Nobles Eac Stax Mib Vols Cape Vetrans Knoxie Branford

Baseball players buoy spring training lineup

Bauman is a pitcher and Connatser can play many infield positions. Connateser is the brother of Broadus Connatser who was traded to Detroit recently from the Cleveland Indians.

Bauman Connatser Connateser Broadus Connatser Detroit Cleveland Indians

Student Singer Noted For Fine Voice At University

A student with a fine voice emerges as one of the university's best musicians, drawing praise alongside fellow performer Ed in the season's musical spotlight.

Pilot Club Meets On Monday Night in Decatur

The Decatur Pilot Club will hold the first session of the New Year Monday night at the Junior Chamber of Commerce hall. The meeting starts at 6 30 o clock with the regular order of business to be heard. Attendance of all members is urged.

Decatur Pilot Club

Lacey’s resident Melvin Owen seriously ill in Hartsville

Melvin Owen of Lacey's Route One has been moved to Hartsville where doctors are caring for him after a serious rheumatic attack. His condition is reported as very serious.

Lacey’s Melvin Owen Hartsille Crare

Language and Speech of Hindustan’s Muslim Population

A fragment discusses Urdu as the spoken language among central Hindustan Muslims and mentions a form of linsua. The text hints at linguistic identity and regional speech patterns affecting cultural expression.

Hindustan

Alabama Basketball Faces Hardened Louisiana Road Trip

Alabama travels to Louisiana for four games in four days after opening with Tennessee. They face L A A Tulane on January 4 to 7, testing coach Hank Crisp as he reshapes the Crimson Tide around vets Zeke Kimbrough and Earl Bauman with two new forward guard lineups.

University Ala Tennessee Alabama Hoop Louisiana Tulane Tidesmen Crimsons Tide Alabama Hank Crisp Zeke Kimbrough Earl Bauman Crisp Pelican State Bla Eke Koutras Bob Cotsen Frank Nobles Appel Angelich

Alabama Five Faces Tough Test Against L A Greenies

The report lists Walker at forward Ben Smith at center and Freeman and Ricordant as guards for Alabama. Last season Alabama defeated L A in two games and again in a later meeting with scores 34 to 25 and 36 to 25. The Greenteults led 15 to 10 at one point and 38 to 16 at another.

Roy Connatser James Walker Ben Smith Freeman Clarence Ricordant Alabama Greenies

Charley Jamieson Granted Release from Cleveland

Charley Jamieson, veteran Cleveland outfielder, has been released. Once among the Tribe's highest paid players, he goes free after all other clubs in the league waived on him.

Charley Jamieson Cleveland Tribe

Freeman nickname reflects small shoe size

Alabama guard known as "Dogs" Freeman is noted for wearing a No 12 shoe, a size players say seems small for a collegiate basketball player. The remark hints at his agility and speed on the court.

University Ala

Trojans Drill in Rose Bowl Today

Southern California and Pittsburgh prepared for the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena after final practices in Los Angeles and Tucson. Captain Paul Reider of Pittsburgh is out with injuries. both teams report excellent physical condition and mental readiness for the national title clash.

Los Angeles Southern California Pittsburgh Pasadena Pitt Tucson Ariz Panthers Paul Reider Howard Jones Jock Sutherland

Pedigo’s Wrestle Sparks Fan Furor at Martin Arena Bout

Fans planned to storm Martin arena for a holiday bill featuring Joe Gunther vs Tarzan and Charles Hardin. Pedigo defeated Gunther at Garrett park in a thrilling bout, sparking loud dissatisfaction from the crowd over his rough tactics. Pedigo told fans he fights his best regardless of opponent and predicted Nashville’s Gunther would soon be a top rival.

Tat Martin Arena Joe Gunther Tarzan Charles Hardin Atjapte Pedigo Gunther Garrett Park Nashville Gayle RCA A. Joe Joe

Rainfall Totals 58 Inches in Local 24 Hour Period

The weather bureau reported 58 inches of rain fell in the 24 hour period ending at 7 o'clock this morning, recording a heavy spell for the area.

the Weather Bureau Today

Mooresville Visit Ends as Moore Family Returns Home

Mrs. J. W. Moore and her son will return to their Nashville home after visiting Mrs. Moore’s father J. Sem Smith in Mooresville.

J. W. Moore Nashville

Unclear OCR fragment on percentages and letters

Fragmentary text shows stray numbers and letters with percentages. no readable event, names, places, or dates emerge to summarize into a news item.

Charity Drive Nears End In Decatur Council Appeal

Rev. E N Hart president of the Decatur Charity Council announces the fundraising campaign will close soon. He will prepare the final list of contributors and again urges anyone who has not yet given to donate at once.

E. N.hart Decatur Counci

Local Resident Undergoes Operation This Week

A resident underwent an operation this week at a local hospital. Friends report hopeful outlook and recovery plans following the procedure.

Volent Hospital

For Rent Modern at 209 Fourth Ave West

Rent notice for a modern unit at 209 Fourth Avenue West with January 4 filing. contact Williams at Morgan Bank for details.

Fourth Ave West Wiliams Morgan Bank

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hillsboro News EB. D. Odom L. A. Ryan Hartselle Landers Mollye Landers G. P. Irwin Phil Irwin BE. L. Hardin Joye David Woodall Nathaniel Almon Belma R. G. Dir Harry Rehberg A. R. James Billy Blake Ennis S. P. Sweat Mary Elizabeth Gulf‘port The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries American Legion Ape Man TIGER George Kelley Hardin Walter Okeson Hall Jack Mooresville Vanderbil University Penney’s New U.c.penney Cquac Fiat Bashan & the Aieidays Mr. Peck Gillespie Rarora Rhodes Plan Sanford U Oxford England Senford Nee Sport Review OF Jack Lords Kid Chlocoare Successhury Ars Feataerwe Gav Atle Fidel LA Barra Sullivan Big Ben Smith Tennessee Quint Pilot Club Tuscaloosa Trojans Turner Coal & Grain Co Decatur Chamber of Commerce Arthur Brisbane Ency Valley Bank
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