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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1934

Page

6

Tigers Prep for Georgia Tech

Auburn faces Georgia Tech in a home conference game at Alumni Gymnasium marking the Tigers second contest of the season and their first major test against a college foe this year. Tech features Slocum Woodall Katz Houten Stacey Poole Glenn Hammond. Auburn relies on Ariail Quinney and Amian with Brown poised for regular duty.

Elmer G. Salter Ges Georgia Tech Auburn Tigers Tigers Georgia Yellow Jackets Rex Enright Bulldogs Aumni Gymnasium Auburn Roy Mundroff Tech Jimmie Slocum Leon Woodall Morris Katz van Houten Gilbert Stacey John Poole Billy Glenn Abie Hammond Van Josh Cody Vandy George Quinney Gump Ariail Plainsmen Cleve Capt Arie Amian Ade

Famous Actor Puzzle Answers Reveal Historic Names

A crossword style list hints at famous actor names and related terms. Clues cover pronouns, body parts, celestial references, and dates, suggesting a themed puzzle linking stage figures to classical and modern concepts.

Owner of Rabid Dog Is Located

The owner of a dog that died of rabies in Somerville last week was found after the incident was published in The Daily. Saturday a Mr. Kelso of Lawrence county went to Somerville and identified the dog as one that strayed from his property a week earlier. He said he would seek antirabies treatment due to a hand wound while handling the dog.

Somerville Kelso Lawrence County

Second Ward P T A To Meet on Tuesday

The Second Ward Farent Teachers Association will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the school. All members urged to attend for discussion of important business per officials.

Second Ward Farent Teachers Association

Thefts Reported From Ford Coupe On Gordon Drive

J A Woods reported the theft of a trench coat and hand bag from his Ford coupe parked at his Gordon Drive residence. Police are investigating the incident.

J. A. Woods Gordon Drive

Seek Shoplifters In Rus sell Store Hat Thefts

Local officers investigate a theft at Rus sell's on E Moulton street where four black women were reported to steal two ladies hats Saturday afternoon. Authorities seek identities of the suspects and urge witnesses to come forward.

Russell’s E. Moulton Street

Chris 10 Handles Villains Of Ring

Bo Dillman and Jim Hesslyn clash in the main bout as Chris Jordan plans to referee. Joe Shimkus of Milwaukee faces Mickey McGuire of Nashville in a high action preliminary at the Legion's new wrestling program.

Joe Dillman Bad Jim Hesslyn

Auburn Freshmen Triumph in Season Opener

Auburn's freshman basketball team opened the 1934 season with a 30 to 13 victory over Pepperell Athletic Club of Opelika. The Cubs built a 11-8 halftime lead and dominated the second half with ten of eleven players being former football standouts.

Auburn Ala Pepperell Athletic Club Opelika Cubs the Plains Porter Grant

Auburn Officials Deny Smith Coaching Story

Auburn officials delay a report from the west coast and deny offering a coaching contract to Smith. P. O. Davis says the position is not filled and several candidates, including Smith, are under consideration. Smith, a Notre Dame product, is at Santa Clara and no contract has been offered.

Auburn West Coast Clipper Smith P. O. Davis Smith Santa Clara Notre Dame Chet Wynne

Hill Chevrolet founder A W Hill continues illness at home

A W Hill of Hill Chevrolet Co remains ill at his home today after days of confinement. Hundreds of friends hope for a swift return to his business duties as his condition improves.

Hill A. W. Hill The Hill Chevrolet Co

Roosevelt Foes Rally as Hiram Johnson Faces Hoover Challenge

In California the Johnson reelection debate fuels a possible Senate showdown. Hoover mobilizes to pressure Johnson, while a potential Supreme Court seat for Johnson looms if resignations by Sutherland VanDevanter Brandeis or McReynolds occur. Walter F. Dexter enters as Hoover ally candidate. Roosevelt may block by appointing Johnson to the Court. Public letters cite Roosevelt's self-written speeches and Capitol Office details.

Roosevelt Hiram Herbert Hoover California Senate Union Supreme Court Sutherland VanDevanter Brandeis McReynolds Franklin Roosevelt Hiram Johnson Hoover Johnson Walter F. Dexter Whittier College Dexter Who’s Who Penn College Oscaloosa Towa R. T. Charlotte N. C E. H EL Paso Tex Garner Capitol Charley Jr War- Saw Ind Arthur Robin

Little Artie tainted by Ku Klux past robs Roosevelts trust

A memo from Memphis notes a fellow known as Little Artie faces scorn over a Ku Klux background. Petersburg’s T. M. reports Roosevelt intends a Tennessee Valley visit to inspect TVA projects this year. Byrd and Roosevelt remain friends yet clash on liberal policies. Hackensack letter outlines Secret Service duties and confusion with other agencies.

Artie Jim Reed Missouri Robinson M. M Memphis Tenn Roosevelt Tennessee Valley Tennessee Valley Authority T. M Petersburg Harry Byrd Byrd D. R Hackensack N. J Secret Service Treasury Washington Bureau of Investige Justice Department United Feature Syndicate, Inc

A New Format for Amateur Golf Championship Proposal

The article discusses U S G A President Herbert Jaques considering a plan to overhaul the national amateur golf championship. It would keep sectional districts but require 72 holes of medal play plus 180 holes of match play, determining 128 qualifiers and advancing 8 finalists to 36-hole match finals.

Herbert Jaques Jaques

Hearing For Negroes On Slaying Charge

A preliminary hearing before Justice Bailey remanded Wiley and Kirk Broom to jail without bond to await grand jury action for the December 30 killing of Ted Horton on the Irwin place. Seybourne Lynne represented the defense, examining one witness, while five were questioned by the state with Solicitor Wade Wright for the prosecution.

Bailey Wiley Kirk Broom Ted Horton Irwin Place Seybourne Lynne Wade Wright

Entered Mercantile In Decatur By Dave Motherway

Dave Motherway a former local resident now living in Birmingham has returned to Decatur and entered the mercantile business near the Goodyear Mills.

Dave Motherway Birmingham Decatur Goodyear Mills

Infant Dies of Surname Wilson at Somerville Route 2

Infant son of Mr and Mrs W H Wilson died last night at 1130 at the family residence on Somerville Route 2. Funeral services were held this morning at 11 at Roselawn Cemetery.

W. H. Wilson Somerville Route 2 Roselawn

Milk Producers Call for National Dairy Adjustment Program

A committee from the National Cooperative Milk Producers Federation and allied groups urged immediate national dairy production adjustment. They seek definite allotments tied to processing taxes and subsidies, plus potential TB and disease eradication measures and indemnities for condemned cattle. The report mentions farm leaders and field groups backing a balanced supply demand approach. The passage ends with a note about a baby survivor and family details.

National Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Allied Cooperative Marketing Associations Producers’ Committee

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