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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1936

Page

2

Wagering On Football Alarms Nation’s Coaches

The Football Coaches of America study gambling in college football after a committee report showed increased betting. Harry Kipke will head a panel to submit recommendations at the 1937 convention, with Harry Stuhldreher elected first vice president. A report by Gus Dorais notes bettors seeking inside team info and injuries, while Bob Higgins’ committee questions public weekly predictions by coaches as ethically questionable.

Harry Kipke Michigan Football Coaches of America Kipke Harry Stuhldreher Wisconsin Allegiate Athletic Association Gus Dorais Detroit Gam Bob Higgins Penn State Higgins

Local notes from Moulton area include visits and bank meeting

Courtland doctor Dr J A Assety visits Moulton. John Comer remains critical in Nashville hospital. J J Jackson of Decatur visits. Bank directors meet at Citizens Bank with H C Long L W Gentry Dr W R Taylor and Shelton present. Bank of Moulton plans yearly officer elections. Julian Young of Cedar Bluff visits Landersville area. Clarence Highsmith and Mrs Lloyd Johnson visit locally in the week.

J. A. Assety Courtland John Comer Nashville J. E. Aldridge Moulton C. H. Hurst Mt. Hope John J. Jackson Decatur J. P. Dyar Cliff Almon H. D. Jones Florence Citizens Bank Bank H. C. Long L. W. Gentry W. R. Taylor Shelton Bank of Moulton Julian Young Cedar Bluff A. B. Young Landersville J. H. Highsmith Lloyd Johnson Tuscaloosa

Decatur Daily News Local Roundup of Holidays and Visits

Decatur residents share holiday travels and visitors with relatives in Birmingham Nashville and Athens. Local officials update schedules as state highway offices close for holidays and TVA luncheon plans mark the New Year.

Decatur

Juvenile star Freckle faced Jane Withers guarded by detective

Boston police guarded child film star Jane Withers today after kidnap threats targeting the juvenile screen idol. A private detective accompanied her as she left a location amid heightened security and concern for her safety.

Boston Jane Withers Star

Orange and Cranberry Relish and Grapefruit Tips

A kitchen column blends cranberry relishes with grapefruit guidance. It notes using one orange and cranberries for relish, offers storage, and praises canned grapefruit juice for richer flavor from riper fruit. It also advises on selecting high quality grapefruit and mentions harvest regions California Florida Texas Arizona.

NEA California Florida Texas Arizona

Market Ends Year On Mixed Notes Amid Labor Tensions

New York stock trading closed uncertain as labor unrest and tax selling weighed on prices. Gains appeared in select issues including sugar, oil, rails, and certain big names while Bethlehem Steel and several majors slipped. Cattle and sheep markets showed uneven activity with sheep and lambs in higher demand and meat prices firm.

New York Fajardo Sugar American Crystal Sugar South Porto Rico Ohio Oil Great Northern Union Pacific Southern Railway Worthington Pump International Mining Howe Sound Philip Morris du Pont

Hog and cattle market report from Chicago bids steady to firm

The Chicago market shows hogs trading 10.25 to 10.65 for good weights with top around 10.65, sows scarce and offerings mixed. Cattle and calves remain steady to strong on higher grades with shippers active, new highs near 13.40 per cwt for larger steers and yearlings.

Ichicago U. S. Pt Agr

Decatur Livestock Market Reports Mixed Cattle and Hogs Prices

Decatur livestock prices show steady cattle with varied grades from slaughter steers to veal calves. Hogs range from 7.30 to 9.80 per hundredweight with sows and lightweight cuts noted. lambs and buck lambs also listed. Liverpool cotton futures and spot prices edge higher with American cotton bids among middling grades and futures steady to firm.

Liverpool

Birmingham Selected for 1937 Jewish Social Rate Convention

Dallas December 31 4 Pi Pi national Jewish social rate group selects Birmingham Alabama as the 1937 meeting place during final convention sessions.

Birmingham Dallas Pi _ Pi National Jewish Social Srategy Ala

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Moulton Rayburn Jackson T. G. Gayle Burns Selma Decatur’s Doris Lubenthal Betty Giles Robert Hunter Red Kimbrell Joe Hughes Athens Milton Andrews Independence R. F. Cooney Mr. Lee Virgil Lee W. A. Boutwell W. Moulton Street Weed Charles Holt Sixth Avenue &S Horace Lee Austinville Marvin Holt and Mrs A. T. Beatty J. W. Campbell Gordo Ray Nichols William Speegle Anniston Mrs. W. L. Speegle Butler Hines Melvin Hutson Points Dru Voss Ville, By University of Alabama Dc. A. Walton C. M. Lorance Somerville Edward Howard Hartselle Bob Hunter Jack Hunter Marie Montgomery Huntsville New Orleans Francis Marquis Morgan County Atlanta Julian Roper Paducah, Ky Herman Sandlin Benevolent Society Hospital Ore Albert Thornhill 22Nd Infantry Ft. McClellan J. A. Thorn Tidwell Voss Walter Moebes Pleasant Hi Stuart Peebles Mooresville Frank T. Richardson, Jr Cornelian Court Hotel Mary A. Kinter State Health Department Morgan Erie A.D. Sample Marvin M. Kitchens Lanes Hollis Johnson James Coutsas Lus Santa Clara Crescent City Noah Lee Seventh Avenue South TVA Tennessee Valley Hotel First Christian Church Oakley Austin Estelle Crow Marshall Cary James Griffin Miss Dorothy Griffin Miss Harriett Irwin Tullahoma Tonn H. D. Barnum State Highway Commission Montgomery F. O. Smith P. W. Williams J. M. Sandy James McComick J. Thomas The Blind Institute Jimmy Savoy Chattanooga Sewanee Atlee Hoff, Jr Sherman Street Southside Baptist Church Guthrie Jones Akron, O Evergreen A. L. Moye Ralph McRight Hope Johnny Hodges McRight Hopkins Baugh’s Infirmary G. P. Banniza P. T. McNaff Edward L. Young W. L. Aldridge Georgia West Decatur Co. W. Rhoads Stuttgart Ark Mrs. C. B. Rhoads Charles Young Goodyear Jane Bragg John C. Bragg Tennessee Valley Authority Ninth Street el Hist Clyde Lowe the Daily Myrl Hambrick Decatur High School W. A. Turner Oklahoma City BE. L. Hambrick Bailey Motor Company First Avenue Ninth Street Methodist Church M. E. Lazenby W. L. Spearman W. H. Strickley Joe Elliott Rebecca Grisham Frances. Carpenter Z. R. Carpenter Frances Green Montevallo Alabama College J. H. Green Loujean Johnston Virginia Carter Mrs. O. B. Smith Julia Levin Thomasville Vashti School J. F. Levin Bob Mitchell Brown Sycamore Street Sister Mary’ss Kitchen Wall Street Decatur Livestock Market Annette Yvonne Emilie NEA Service, Inc Cecile
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