Rock Creek News Social Roundup from Local Families
Mr. and Mrs. E L Julian spent Wednesday with J P Wanner. Oila Hamilton visited Cecil Tanner. Gien stayed with her mother Margret Julian. Many locals hosted relatives and friends including the McKees, Julains, Ryans, Tanner, Cross and Cross families. A singing by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Oden drew attendees and residents prepared travel and visits to nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ll. Julian
J. P. Wanner
Oila Hamilton
Cecil Tanner
Gien
Margret Julian
Willie McKee
FP. Tanner
Julian
Ethel Ryan
Eva
Lester Taylor
Theo. McKee
Richard Ryan
Decatur
Silas Ryan
Alvin
Nattie McKee
Miss Ravenel
Johnes
Lois Tanner
Harvey Oden
Walter Johnes
Hulaco
Will Hamilton
Cedar Cove
Jane McKee
Hilbert King
J. E. King
Fred Hitt
Gracie Lee McKee
Mary Sue Ryan
Dan Roan
Levy McKee
Tom Crawford
Mew Hope News Snippets Include Guests and Illness
Mr and Mrs Herman Goodwin have moved to the home vacated by Ricketts Rev O B Harris of Hillsboro was a guest of EB A Little Maine Cross is ill with the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Cross
L. E. Cross
F. B. Cross
Town Creek
G. B. Cross
F. B Cross
Decatur
Eunice Cross
Edna Cross
O. B. Harris
J. C. Cross
G. W. Cross
Herman Goodwin
Ricketts
Hillsboro
EB A. Little
Rabies Test Inconclusive On Cullman Biting Dog
A dog head sent to a Tennessee lab from Cullman Friday could not be examined to determine rabies due to severe damage. The animal had bitten a child in Cullman County and anti rabies vaccine was prescribed as a precaution.
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Tennessee
Cullman
Cullman County
Athens Post Now Rivaling Decatur
The Athens post of the American Legion now rivals the Decatur post in a friendly Alabama department contest. Decatur posted 72 paid members on January 1 last year and 170 on January 1 this year, while Athens had 25 paid members on January 1, 1932 and 136 on the same date this year.
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Athens Post
Decatur
Athens
American Legion
Alabama Department
Decatur Post
Eighth District In Second Place In Legion Membership
The Eighth Congressional District ranks second in Alabama Legion membership with 906 members this year versus 1022 at the same date last year. All eleven posts in the district have submitted reports this period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Department of the American Legion
Alabama Legionnaire
Local Gossip Notes from Pettusville Area
Miss Mildred Coggins visits Miss Ruby Spence and Miss Martha Spence this week. Several neighbors share visits with relatives in Elkmon and Holt places. Flu cases, house moves, and family gatherings are recorded among Pettusville residents through midweek.
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Mildred Coggins
Haysville
Ruby
Martha Spence
Anna Hatchett
Elkmom
Aaron Harlow
Holt
Raymond Willis
Lonnie Robinson
Ath Holt
Effie
Bessie Holt
W. D. Evans
Frank Spence
Holt Place
Here
Buford Stanford
Spence
James Robinson
Max Robinson
Carl Spence
Veto
Iva B. Pettus
Henry Hobbs
Elkmont
Bob Holt
Loree Holt
Mary Morris
Edd. Holt
Sulpher Springs
Texas
Arthur Spence
Elizabeth
R. PF. McDonald
Flint
Ala
W. B. Spence
James Holt
George Rochell
Brothers absent from Alabama basketball lineup
Brothers are out at the University of Alabama as the team enters a new season without the familiar sibling pairs from past years. Last season featured the Kim brows and Munkaseys, while the Laneys contributed in earlier campaigns.
Rainfall Reported At .06 Inches In 24 Hours
The weather bureau today reported rainfall of .06 inch for the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock.
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the Weather Bureau Today
Florida Targets Auburn Coach Wynne for Florida Post
Rumor says Chet Wynne, Auburn's coach, is likely to leave for the University of Florida next year to replace Charlie Bachman. Florida alumni reportedly ready to raise 5,000 dollars to augment Wynne's 12,000 dollar Auburn salary, making the move more plausible despite no official confirmation.
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University of Florida
C Charley Bachman
Chet Wynne
Florida
Wynne
Wynnes
Auburn
Qhet
Tigers
South Carolina
Angel Face Chooses Number 13 for Alabama Player
University of Alabama guard Jimmy Angelich nicknamed Angel Face says the numeral 13 is lucky and requested it when jerseys were issued. He has been a standout sophomore and one of the most promising players to break in at Alabama, though teammates worry the jinx could bring trouble.
Father Lumpkin Becomes Wrestler Referee After Football Season
Former Georgia Tech fullback and Portsmouth star Father Lumpkin has turned to wrestling as a wrestler referee after the football season ends.
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Father Lumpkin
Lumpkin
Georgia Tech
Portsmouth
Alabama Turns Tables on LSU in Louisiana Victory
The Alabama basketball team gained the upper hand on LSU in Baton Rouge, turning the tables in the second half to win 40 to 36. The Tide woodwarded a sharper offense and improved play on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
L S. U
Louisiana
Giants Must Work at Spring Camp Says Bill Terry
New York Giants open spring training under manager Bill Terry who warns players against loafing and insists hard work will be required at the camp.
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Giants
Bill Terry
New York Giants
Thornhill May Succeed Pop Warner at Stanford
Thornhill, previously an assistant to Pop Warner, is likely to be chosen to succeed Warner after the athletic committee recommended him. Warner resigned to take a coaching post at Temple University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornhill
Pop
Tiny Thornhill
Pop Warner
Stanford
Warner
Temple University
Foul Play Suspected in Death of R S McCain
Columbus police found a blood stained auto in a local garage after the departure from Henderson N C and a Richmond Va business trip. The victim was attorney R S McCain a former state senator believed to be murdered.
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R. S. McCain
Henderson
N. C
Richmond
Columbus
Bee McCoin
Ohio City
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
Puzzle clues include presidents relatives verbs adjectives and misc hints. Mixed with garbled letter strings the readable entries reference nineteen to twenty three across and down items with various wordplay themes.
All American football stars gathered for Strand film
The Strand theatre in Hartselle features Universal’s The All American film with top players from Yale Yale and Army competing in kicking punting and passing events judged by Hank Anderson Jesse Harper Pop Warner and Christy Walsh. Ernie Nevers wins punting, Harry Cain sets longest kick, Albie Booth tops kick and pass accuracy.
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Universal
Christy Walsh
Strand Theatre
Hartselle
Universal Company
Hank Anderson
Jesse Harper
Glenn “Pop” Warner
Ernie Nevers
Stanford
Harry Cain
Alabama
Albie” Booth
Yale
Auburns Tigers eye tough home date with Lanett club
Auburn hosts Lanett Athletics Club in Alumni Gym tonight at 8 p.m. to start a strong Southeastern Conference slate after a preliminary Phi Delta Theta vs Kappa Sigma fraternity game at 7. The Tigers will then face a string of college foes including Vanderbilt, LSU, Tulane, Georgia, Georgia Tech and Florida across January to February.
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Auburn
Ala
Tigers
Vanderbilt
Tulane
Georgia
Tech
Florida
Alumni Gymnasium
Plainsmen
Phi Delta Theta
Kappa Sigma
Lanett
Birmingham-Southern
Birmingham
Nashville
L. 8
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
Theme Song of Matmen Is Speed at Martin Arena
The American Legion weekly mat show at Martin arena features Freddie Knichel vs Dale Haddock and Dutch Green vs Jimmy Demos as two main events. Promoter Chris Jordan aims to showcase top middleweight and light-heavyweight stars with rapid action and fast wrestling on Monday night.
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American Legion
Martin Arena
Chris Jordan
Freddie Knichel
Dale Haddock
Dutch Green
Jimmy Demos
Decatur
Knichel
Joe Gunther
Alabama Tide teams shine in 1932 across sports
The 1932 Alabama seasons saw champions in multiple sports. Basketball posted 16 wins and 3 losses before the Southern tournament while baseball captured the conference title with 10 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie. Football finished strong with key wins and a 200 point total, ending with a 6 0 victory over St Marys on the Pacific Coast. Track boxing tennis and others contributed to a standout year for the Tide under coaches Crisp Hinton Drew and Thomas.
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University
Ala
Alabama
Tidesmen
Hank Crisp
Tide Dribblers
Vandy
Kentucky
Ole Miss
Virginia
Sam Hint
Tennessee
Mississippi
Mississippi State
Tulane
Tubb
South
Cain
Southwestern
Miss. State
George Washington
Vanderbilt
St. Mary’s
Georgia Tech
Tide
Commodore Eleven
Pacific Coast
Gaels
Frank Thomas
Auburn Starters Clash With Clubbers In Coach Bob James’s Drill
The Auburn lineup, led by outstanding young coach Teces prove, faces the Clubbers coached by Bob James. Expected starters include Red Jenkins and Sam Mason at forward, Bob Arthur or Elmer Kelley at center, and Gump Amial and Warren McMahon at guard.
Splendid Work by Episcopal Church in Alabama
The Episcopal Church in Alabama operates multiple institutions aiding the people. Mobile hosts the Church Home, the Bishop Wilmer Training School, and the Seamen's Institute. St. Mark's Industrial School in Birmingham serves the colored community as part of the Episcopal Institute. The Rt. Rev. William McDowell leads the Diocese. The national Anglican communion seeks unity based on Scripture Creed Sacraments and Historic Episcopate.
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the Episcopal Church
Alabama
Mobile
Bishop Wilmer
Church Seamen's Institute
Escambia
Jackson
Madison
Marshall
St. Mark’s Industrial School
Birmingham
Episcopal Institute For
United States
Episcopal Church
William McDowell
Dache
Rokeok
Church of God
Canterbury
England
Christendom
Burnum teams dominate with undefeated records across sports
Burnum's football team went 5–0 basketball 12–0 and baseball 10–0 while Coach Drew's track yearlings completed a flawless dual meet record. The intra-mural program at Alabama expanded to nearly every campus offering his favored sport to participants.
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Burnum
Drew
Alabama
Vestry Plans Year Ahead For St John’s Episcopal
The St John’s Episcopal vestry met at the parish house to approve a 200 item plan for the coming year to be presented at the parish meeting on January 12. Members discussed an event for men before Lent and urged continued church duties and support for the kingdom work. Present were B Beard W Edmundson A Hoff T Mattocks F Duffey H Hunter Rev Peter Dennis.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Scateene
God
B. Beard
W. B. Edmundson
Atleen R. Hoff
T. H. Mattocks
Frank H. Duffey
Herman J. R. Hunter
Peter Dennis
Economics Class Serves a Dinner at Central High
Central High School economics class served a luncheon for Superintendent Benson and H. E. Williams with Miss Eugene Young as hostess. Guests included Evelyn Hartung Virginia Ferguson Leta Ball. menu featured fruit cocktail chicken salad chips cranberry sauce coffee and chocolate Blanc Mange. Students Kathryne Papenburg Elsie Jones Mary Catherine Woodall and Mary Collier assisted. The class also served a plate lunch to the Board of Education Friday night.
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Central High School
W. W. Benson
H. E. Williams
Eugene Young
Evelyn Hartung
Virginia Ferguson
Leta Ball
Kathryne Papenburg
Elsie Jones
Mary Catherine Woodall
Mary Collier
Board of Education
Spanish War Vets Meet Sunday for 1933 Officers
The John B. McDonald Camp of the Spanish American War Veterans will hold a meeting Sunday January 8 at 2 30 PM in the courthouse. Officers for 1933 will be elected and all veterans are urged to attend.
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John B. McDonald
Two Negroes Fined in Police Court Prohibition and Larceny
In a morning session two defendants, both described as Negroes, faced liquor and petit larceny charges. One was fined $13.60 for prohibition violation and the other $8.60 for the larceny case.
World Conference on Order Held in Law Switzerland
In summer 1927 a major World conference on Order convened in Law Switzerland with Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York presiding. It drew representatives from most Christian groups except the Roman Catholic, and another similar event was planned for 1987 in the same city.
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Christendom
Law Switzerland
Episcopal Diocese
Western
New York
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Marchmont Schwartz
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Booth
Harry” Cain
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