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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1933

Page

6

Red Cross Unit Formed At Eva

A Red Cross unit has been organized at Eva as a branch of Morgan county chapter with an initial 26 members. Elected officers include Cantrell as chairman, Hippe as secretary treasurer, and an investigating committee chaired by Rev W. S. Griffin with L. H. Bates and Mrs L H Merrill among others.

Red Cross Eva Morgan County Sac Cantrell M. M. Hippe W. 8. Griffin L. H. Bates L. H. Merrill T. Cantrell Morgan County Social Ser

I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang

James Allen returns from war with dreams of building grand steel bridges but falls into poverty and crime. After a brutal chain gang ordeal and brutal guards, he endures years of hard labor, hunger, and abuse, clinging to hope and memory of his past ambitions.

James Allen France Pete Allen Bar of Justice Jim Allen Jim al ‘Allen Bomber

FAST TUSCUMBIA TEAMS PLAY HERE

Caches have not yet seen what their charges can do under fire and are far from knowing their most effective combination. It is probable that Coaches Taylor and Puller will give as many players a chance to prove themselves.

Taylor Puller

Tanner Resumes Court Practice

The Tanner basketball squad resumes practice amid uncertain school status and an incomplete schedule. Coach Collins, famed in the Valley for tough teams, faces a thin, inexperienced roster but believes a spirited squad can challenge many opponents this season.

Collins Valley Over

Suits to Follow Against Giants Over Transfers

Legal actions target eight contracts moved from the Giant farm at Winston Salem to the Giant roster. The court orders aim to dispose of the franchise and players’ contracts for the benefit of the club’s creditors.

Giant Winston-Salem

Bozo Seeks Reinstatement After Boxing Suspension

Battling Bozo, chastened by a one year suspension in all NBA territory, has reached out to Alabama Ath to appeal to the Michigan Board of Athletic Control. After a Detroit bout and a clash with a referee, NBA President Brown and the Michigan panel named a year ban. Bozo now seeks reinstatement, pledging better conduct and hoping for a favorable ruling.

Bozo Birmingham Alabama Ath Michigan Board of Athletic Control National Boxing Association Battler Topcome Senge Michigan Board Alabama Jay J. Thomas Pa” Stribling Thomas Detroit Brown Michigan Commission

Kilpatrick Family Moves to West Center Area

Mr and Mrs L F Kilpatrick and family relocate from Falkville route 2 to a new home near West Center.

West Center Falkville L. F. Kilpatrick Route 2

Mrs. H. J. Holmes Improves at Route 2 Home

Mrs. H. J. Holmes of Route 2 is reported very much improved after illness at home.

Palkville H. J. Holmes

Arrivals at Hotel Lyons Guests List

K G Truitt from Atlanta arrives with spouse Dr and Mrs C Pisk Jones from Chicago register along with J R Cole of Birmingham and C E Montgomery also of Birmingham L J Anderson from New York completes the guest list.

K. G. Truitt Atlanta

Huntsville High Drops Summer Baseball Plans

Huntsville High will not field baseball this summer if coach Keene's plans materialize. He cites low attendance and widespread spring closures of schools commonly met on the diamond as making a diamond schedule unlikely.

Huntsville High Keene

Kentucky Turns The Crowds Away

The university pleads for non ticket holders to stay away from games as the fieldhouse seating 5 000 proves inadequate for the crowds and officials urge advance purchases.

Kentucky Ity’ of

Is Here Today Westmoreland Visits Decatur on Business

W D Westmoreland of Decatur route 4 was in Decatur today on a business mission.

W. D. Westmoreland Decatur

Plan to Restore 1927 Production Levels Urges Senate Action

Charles A. Miller president of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation testifies before a Senate committee on manufacturing in Washington. He outlines a Kent plan for resuming U S production at 1927 levels with government underwriting losses and sharing profits. Critics warn the move could flood markets and trigger another collapse.

Charles A. Miller Reconstruction Finance Corporation Senate Committee On Manufacturers Washington Fred L Kent Gardiner Cowles

Green and Tarzan Set to Headline Legion Mat Show

Interest runs high as Dutch Green and Tarzan the Ape Man prepare to clash Monday night in the headliner of the American Legion weekly mat show. The two have thrilled local fans with clever, aggressive bouts and a return match is expected after a memorable earlier encounter.

Mat Dutch Green Tarzan American Legion Green Chris Jordan Post Telegraph Jack Sherry Jimmy Demos Speed Demons

Red Cross Membership Grows in Morgan County Chapter

Morgan county chapter reports 40 new members pushing total toward 400 as units form in Dan Seen in eee Springs Trinity and Decagur.

Eee Springs Trinity Decagur

Regional Meeting Set For Saturday At Huntsville Church

A regional Young People's Service League meeting will convene at the Church of the Nativity in Huntsville. Saturday morning Mrs. O. J. Gill the diocese of Alabama leader will lead the gathering. Conference plans call for annual meetings.

Young People’s Service League Church of the Nativity Huntsville O. J. Gill Diocese of Alabama

Local Youth Recovers After Appendicitis Operation

Unable to return home immediately after surgery, the patient remains under care. He is said to be improving and is now able to be at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clopton.

Ong Tedderwent J. W. Clopton

Mrs L A Cox Improves After Blood Poisoning

Friends report Mrs. L A Cox, afflicted by blood poisoning, is much improved as of this update from West Hartselle.

West Hartselle L. A. Cox

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Crossword puzzle page with scattered partial clues and grid hints. Across clues include Noahs vessel naval officer fate nigher largest plant above reformed Presbyterian abyss patron of sailors citizen of Rome abbr. Down clues show fragmentary letters and grid reads JP lO TIAINIElOluis IL IV] Elen Z San Amae 15 Wao tithe vnal.

Noah’s Nigher Reformed Presbyterian Aby Rome

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