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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1933

Page

6

Local Notables Visit, Illnesses and Family News in Landersville

In Other Communities. Landersville news notes Buck Little and wife of Rodgersville at the bedside of their brother Jesse Little who remains seriously ill at his home. Several relatives and neighbors visit, including Eva Jackson, Davis Jackson, Miss A B Young, and Miss Ruth Morrison. Church news mentions Sunday school at 10 a.m. and various social calls.

G. D. Byars Buck Little Rodgersville Jesse Little Eva Jackson Davis Jackson A. B. Young Mt. Hope A. B. Osteen Moulton Ed Crowe F. D. Burgess Ruth Morrison Hope Robert Purgerson Trinity Jesse Mary Howell Decatur J. T. Porter Corinth Missy W. H. Ennes D. P. Wootn Porter Ben Corum College Grove George Corum Wade Gray Dough Edna Lock A Johnnie Q Courtland Terry Mollye Terry

Local Social Roundup In Wheeler And Surrounding Towns

Mrs. Wiley Terry and son W J visit Tanner for holidays with sister Miss Birda Sandlin. Families from Wheeler host guests including Mr and Mrs Tom Lovett and children, Mrs Jack Burden of Courtland, and E L Zils. Attendees travel between Wheeler Moulton Huntsville Sheffield and Riverton for visits and funerals.

Wiley Terry W. J Birda Sandlin Tanner Tom Lovett Steve Terry Loosier Jack Burden Courtland E. L. Zils W. F. Owen Miss Pickerel Moulton Wheeler Bob Wells Guy Walker Riverton Tom Stephens Clezell Owens Mabel Terry Velma Hill Fred Durham Tuscaloosa U. of A Flora Durham Harry Rehberg, Jr Mr. Rehberg Sheffield H. Rehberg William Memphis W. F. Owens Maude Dollar Felix Dollar Rogersville Ala Gid Redding Nina Woods

Community Letters and Movements Highlight Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Steve Pike have moved to Val dermosa Springs. Miss Mary Lydia Ryan visited Fairview with her sister. Guy Walker of Somerville and Mr Johnson of Union attended a Sunday gathering. Hiram Luker and family moved to Columbia Tenn. Several locals attended Mrs Holmes funeral at Cedar Creek. Dr W H Lovelady of Hartselle was here on duty.

J. T. Davidson Gurley Lizzie Terry Pannie Graham Mary Graham Jewel Collier Coleman Terry Barbara Timms Mavis Birda Timms Columbia Maggie Terry Shackleford Maurine Johns Fred Durham Sheffield Hattie Hill Mt. Moriah W. F. Owens Velma Hilt Dewey Burden Courtland Annalee Léessie Hills Steve Pike Valdermosa Springs Mary Lydia Ryan Fairview Erby Lockwell Mr. Sockwell Guy Walker Somerville Mr. Johnson Union Gurnie Lawrence Birmingham Ernese Ryan Lillie Mae McCutcheon Luke Sharp Hiram Luker Lillie Mae Louise McCutcheon Einese Ryan Ruby Jewes Ruth Luker Wayman M Roy Luker Little Son Tenn Brasher Lawrence Decatur W. E. Ryan Leon C. M. McCutcheon Holmes Cedar Creek Roy Moore Gum Springs Hobart Lawrence Danville Alva Sharp R. P. Sharp Conley Sharp W. H. Lovelady Hartselle

Smiling Faces In Building Trades

Athens Alabama January 11 special report says builders smile as foundations for the new Athens post office are completed and wages exceed local market rates under a government contract. Ongoing repairs and renovations follow tenant changes in business and residence houses including the Vaughan Building owned by W Van Gilbert being repainted and refreshed.

Athens Ala Vaughan W. van Gilbert

Athenians Launch Second Trade Campaign

Athens merchants push a new campaign to sustain business after a mid winter dull period. The initiative follows a recent trade drive that showed improved activity and signals continued efforts to boost commerce this season.

Ex Kiwanian Day at Decatur Kiwanis Meeting

Former Kiwanis members are invited to attend the Thursday noon meeting at the Decatur club. Attendance arrangements are led by committee chairman R. E. Buck Rogers.

Decatur Kiwanis Club R. E. Buck Rogers

Green Tarzan clash tops Monday boxing card

Jutgh Green returns to face Tarzan the Ape Man in a headline bout scheduled for Monday night. Chris Jordan finalized the card with a preliminary featuring Jimmy The Demos Sherry, hoping for strong local turnout and a high wattage showdown between two popular, evenly matched fighters.

Dutch Green Tarzan Chris Jordan Green Tarzen

Former Tiger Now Is Perfect Man

A former Auburn student and athlete, 21 year old Sellers, was named Atlanta's Most Perfect Young Man in a Central YMC A contest. He attended Auburn for two years and played football earning a first year numeral. He attends Emory University and belongs to Alpha Lambda Tau fraternity.

Auburn Ala Atlanta Central Y. M. C. A Sellers Emory University Y. M Alpha Lambda Tau Socal Fraternity

Church Resolution Chosen By Gump

Auburn Alabama January 11 Auburns all Southern junior end from Birmingham Gump Arial made three New Year resolutions one to attend church at least once on Sunday during 1933. A regular church attendant during 1932 Amian is a colorful athlete who stands a fine chance of earning a letter in three sports at the Plains. Next season he may be a leading contender for all America honors.

Auburn Ale Birmingham Gump Arial Amian the Plains South

Morgan County to host two county basketball tournaments

The Morgan County Athletic Association voted to hold a senior tournament in Hartselle and a junior tournament in Danville. Dates for both events have not yet been set.

Hartselle Morgan County Athletic Association Danville

Vols to Report On March Tenth

The Nashville Vols will report to training camp in Columbus Mississippi on March 10. Vol magnate Jimmy Hamilton told Mayor Propst a former pro baseball player about plans to take 30 men in the training camp party.

Nashville Vols Columbus Miss Jimmy Hamilton Vol Magnate Mayor Propst Nashville Club

Club finance talks in Birmingham today

Roland H. Gray and W. J. Duncan are in Birmingham to discuss the Valley County Club's financial affairs and will return to Decatur late this afternoon.

Roland H. Gray W. J. Duncan Birmingham Valley County Club Decatur

Sharp moves from Hartselle to Somerville Routes

W. Sharp, long time resident of Hartselle Route 2, has relocated to Somerville Route 3 to make his home. He was in Decatur today on business.

W. ©. Sharp Hartselle Somerville Mr. Sharp

Giants Take on Eight Recruits from Winston-Salem Farm

The New York Giants announced eight rookies from their Winston-Salem farm. The recruits will join spring training and be inspected by Giant management.

New York Giants Winston-Salem N. C Giant Management

Opening Game of Year Scheduled

The season opens Thursday as Deshler high Tus cumbia meets Central High De catur in the local gym. A double bill features both boys and girls teams. Deshler boys are fast with three wins and one loss to Rogers ville, while Central lacks practice after holiday interruptions and exam prep.

Deshler High Tuscumbia Central High Decatur Deshler Rogersville Central

World Almanac for 1933 highlights a year of change

The forty eighth annual World Almanac edited by Robert Hunt Lyman offers a compact 1,000 page reference with a million facts. It covers resources across agriculture mining manufacturing and finance and provides 1932 political results census data and notable feats from Babe Ruth Amelia Earhart and the Olympics. It weighs today’s issues from prohibition repeal to unemployment and reconstruction. The World Almanac is published by World Telegram in New York.

America Robert Hunt Lyman Babe” Ruth Amelia Earhart Putnam Europe Almanic The World-Telegram Barclay Street New York City

List of Names Tied to Birmingham Hotel Lyons Guests

A fragmented roster lists individuals associated with Hotel Lyons in Birmingham including Clyde E. Wilson A 8 Williams R L Steele G W Cox H C Pollard Samuel R Benedict Jr Benedict R K Varner R W Gaston R Baker Jr J Patten N Y 8 D Rogers James A Struthers Kenneth N Conner T D Johnson F A Kelly J B Welch Signal Mountain J G Cardinal Montgomery.

Clyde E. Wilson Birmingham Kenneth N. Conner Minneapolis T. D. Johnson F. A. Kelly Covington Tenn J. B. Welch Signal Mountain

Mott May Join Yanks After Diamond Report

Buster Mott a former Georgia grid star may begin a professional baseball career with the New York Yankees. The Yankees admit ongoing bickering with him after scouts filed a favorable report on his diamond ability.

Buster Mott Georgia Gridiron New York Yankees

Howard College Boxing Debuts with Defeat in Starkville

Howard College's boxing team, making its debut, lost to Mississippi State in Starkville on Monday night. The loss follows Alabama's lead as more colleges plan to start boxing programs.

Howard College Mississippi State Starville Howard University of Alabama

Mike Fargo Set to Face Lee Brand in Huntsville Clash

Mike Fargo, the formidable challenger who has dominated opponents since moving into Tennessee Valley arenas last summer, will meet Birmingham standout Lee Brand in Huntsville on Friday night January 27. Fargo arrived from Rome Georgia and has made a sensational impact in recent matches.

Mike Fargo Tennessee Valley Lee Brand Birmingham Phenom Huntsville Fargo Hunteville Rome

Assists Families Driven From Homes by Tennessee River

Major J. L. Woodard of the Samaritan Army reports their group is aiding families displaced by rising Tennessee River waters. He notes worsening weather increases suffering in nearby areas and mentions two riverbank families recently sheltered with food and care, including infants among the children.

J. L. Woodard Samaritan Army Army Woodard Tennessee

Tigers face tough January tests amid exams and upcoming games

Auburn basketball coach Sam McAllister plans for a demanding stretch as the 1932 Tigers juggle semester exams with two road games to Birmingham and Nashville then home dates with LSU Tulane Vanderbilt and more. The squad has split four this season with uncertain guard spots and five posts open. Contenders include Gump Ariail Warren McMahan Frank Sindler Cleve Brown Howard Baker Red Jenkins Sam Mason Frank Ellis Papa Morris and George Quinney.

Auburn Ala Tigers Birmingham Southern Birmingham Vanderbilt Nashville Sam McAllister Plainsmen Georgia Tech Atlanta Yellow Jackets Celtic Club McAllister Gump Ariail Warren McMahan Frank Sindler Cleve Brown Howard Baker Ariail McMahan Red Jenkins Sam Mason Frank Ellis Papa Morris George Quinney

Teachers Meet and Team Pivot Prospects

The Southside Baptist Sunday school teachers meet at 7 pm before mid week prayers at 7 30. The best forwards for the team are Ariail Bob Arthur or El mer Kelley for the pivot position. Ariail shows ability but may stay at guard. Arthur and Kelley have height but need confidence before becoming first string.

Southside Baptist Sunday School Ariail Bob Arthur Elmer Kelley Arthur Kelley

Community Notices From Hillsboro and Nearby Areas

Local residents travel to Columbus Birmingham and Asheville for visits and family matters. Miss Kathaleen Vandiver hosts in Clayabeate Springs. J. P. French travels to Asheville for his brother George French’s death. Several residents visit relatives in Decatur Moulton Courtland and Corinth. illness flu and family care noted.

Joye Woodall Columbus Kathaleen Vandiver Clayabeate Springs Paul Horton J. F. Huey Birmingham Tom Huey Miss Crawford Moulton Yateman Wright George French R. P. Hitt J.S. Thrasher Trinity L. L. Nichols Town Creek E. H. Blaxton R. C. Snider Adger Ala E. H. Bloxton W. L. Pretwell Paul Fretwall Decatur

Decatur Singers Present Charity Program at Sykes Theatre

The Decatur Negro singers will present a charitable program at Sykes Theatre on Thursday evening January 12 at 8 o'clock. Proceeds go to charity. The group performs in blackface and is led by a local organizer.

Decatur Negro Singers Sykes Theatre

Flu Epidemic Abates as State Reports Low Cases

The influenza outbreak in this state appears to ease after the state health department lists 2 476 cases reported statewide. Morgan county did not report data in the latest figures.

State Health Department Morgan County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Landersville News John Puller Martha Fay J. N. Cunningham J. E. Murphree Fennell Latham Reginald Armstrong W. A. Parr Cassie Jackson Claud Cunningham Aosie Fretwell Lucy Raggard Church News Wheeler News Arthur A. Jones MT Tabor News Kiwanis Geidoni Jutgh Green Grapple Tarzan Martin Arena Jimmy Joe Dillman Giant Killer Gump Vols Giants Hotel Lyons J. G Cardinal Js. Montgomery Wilson Bros. and Arrow Athletic Union Knox and Mallory Nunn Bush Crane Clothes Magic City Tennessee Capital City Bengals Tulane Auburn All- Stars Lanett Athletic Club Auburn All-Stars Hubbard Hardware Hillsboro News Decatur Singers Present MR. Farmer Decatur Ice & Coal Co
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