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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1933

Page

3

All American Football Talent Showcased in Film Gathering

The article describes Universal's All-American football film project in Los Angeles where top college players are gathered to create a football film. Christy Walsh organized the event with coaches and observers including Amos Alonzo Stagg and Pop Warner to judge and award trophies for outstanding football skills.

Los Angeles Universal Christy Walsh Universal Company Amos Alonzo Stagg W. A. Alexander Hank Anderson Jesse Harper Glenn “Pop” Warner

Depression talk: a back number from 1933 refreshes hope

A fragment notes renewed hope amid depression talk. The line hints at recalling 1933 mood and contrasts it with present confidence, signaling a reflective editorial stance on economic recovery.

Lawrence Cove School Reopens After Two Week Break

Lawrence Cove School reopened Monday following a two week vacation. Teachers meeting attendees include J. L. Bryan and Annie Craig from here at Gum Springs where she teaches. Local social visits feature Vadna Puckett with Freda Livingston, Rozella Satterfield and her father Mr Brown with their sister, and Hubert Jennings family guests. Olen Hamilton visited cousin Mertie Oden, Webster Oden stayed with Mr and Mrs Burenette, and a large crowd enjoyed a party hosted by Mrs Neville Oden.

J. L. Bryan Annie Craig Gum Springs Vadna Puckett Freda Livingston Rozella Satterfield Mr. Brown Daugher Hubert Jennings Bill Jennings Olen Hamilton Mertie Oden Webster Oden

Whisenants Return After Week Visiting Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Welmer Whisenant have returned home following a weeklong visit with friends and relatives in the area.

Mrs. Welmer Whisenant

Voice of the People from Decatur Daily letter

Amelia Troy, librarian at Central High School, defends continuing schools at risk while trusting the legislature to remove danger and urges patrons to pay incidental fees, dated January 13, 1932 in Decatur Alabama.

Mr. Knox Amelia Troy Central High School

Pastor thanks local teachers for keeping Decatur schools open

Rev. E. N. Hart of Westminster Presbyterian mails a public letter to Decatur city school faculty praising their decision to continue schools through the term. He commends principals and teachers for loyalty and devotion, assures patrons will support and cooperate, and honors the teaching profession’s high ideals.

E. N. Hart Westminster Presbyterian Church Today Decatur Citi

Morgan County Petition Campaign Planned Against Eighteenth Amendment

A meeting in the Hartselle school auditorium on Monday at 10 o'clock outlines plans for an intensive campaign to reach every Morgan County voter with a petition opposing repeal or modification of the eighteenth amendment.

Hartselle Morgan County

J O Parker Visits Decatur On Route 1

J O Parker from Trinity Route 1 was in Decatur today for a brief business stop during a routine trip.

J. O. Parker Trinity Decatur

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