Pepper Leads Independent basketball squad on Decatur floor
Raymond Pepper will lead his Independent basketball team on Central High School court tomorrow at 7 30 with aims to defeat Decatur red and black. Pepper, a former Alabama star, will be helped by Perie and Layman as proceeds go to the high school athletic fund. The 1929 Decatur schedule lists 18 games against Falkville Cullman Huntsville and others, with early results showing a 25 16 win over Elkmont as Bronaugh paced the offense before next Tuesday’s tilt against a seasoned board team.
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Raymond Pepper
Central Hi Court
Decatur
Pepper
University of Alabama
Perie
Layman
Kerby
Fuller
Falkville
Blue Devils
Cullman County High School
Crimsons
Huntsville
Lawrence Bishop
Pete West
Harvey Pride
Richard Dobbins
Dobbins
Seating Capacity Increased at Central Hi Gym
Central High gymnasium seating for the 1929 basketball season is enlarged beyond prior years. Authorities expect larger crowds as seats are now in tiers with extra space for fans.
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Central Hi Gymnasium
Misses Doss Spend Friday Afternoon with Mrs Tyree
Misses Arnie and Ethel Doss spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Stella Tyree, sharing tea and conversation in a friendly calling visit.
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Arnie
Ethel Doss
Stella Tyree
Flu Epidemic Sweeps the Nation in 1919 Era
The influenza outbreak that began on the Pacific coast in October has spread nationwide, with authorities urging prompt cold treatment to prevent complications. Public demand for Vicks VapoRub rises as labs operate around the clock, producing over 375,000 jars daily to meet the emergency.
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Pacific
Vicks
Industrial Circuit May Not Take Floor
It is hardly probable that an independent circuit will be arranged among industrial plants of the city this year due to lateness in starting and difficulty finding a gymnasium for practice. Influenza delays and a strong high school basketball schedule crimp basic operations in industrial plants for this year.
Directors to tackle 1929 budget at Decatur meeting
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce directors will adopt the 1929 budget at tonight's meeting at 7 30 at The Decatur Daily offices. Appointments of standing committees will be announced as part of the agenda. Decatur's sound structure hinges on the development program formed.
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Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Daily
Favors Tri County Tournament in Decatur Schools
W. W. Benson, Decatur superintendent of schools, favors a Tri-County basketball tournament this year. He supports the plan if the Eighth District Tournament is not held in Decatur. Possible counties include Limestone, Lawrence, Cullman, Morgan and Madison with three to be chosen.
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Decatur
Benson
Limestone
Lawrence
Cullman
Morgan
Madison
Delite Theatre to Show Talking Pictures on 16th
Delite theatre will feature six all talking vaudeville acts as an added draw to the regular program on Wednesday. The Moviephone talking pictures, praised for realism, promise to bring living personalities to the screen with acts led by Helen Harrell, Arthur Nealy, Marguerite Brandon, and Jerry Kronke.
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Delite Theatre
Helen Harrell
al Jolson
Arthur Nealy
Nightingale
Marguerite Brandon
Singing Brandon
Edison
Jerry Kronke
DeMolay Commandery Drill Team Sets Practice Thursday
The new drill team of DeMolay Commandery will hold regular practice Thursday evening. All candidates for the team are urged to attend.
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DeMolay Commandery
Farmer Lines Added in Cullman County
J B Cassells district manager of Southern Bell Telephone will visit Cullman on Tuesday to sign contracts for two more farmer lines. The project will extend telephone service to about 400 additional farmers in the county.
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J. B. Cassells
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Cullman
Gravel highway between Decatur and Athens praised
The seven miles of gravel highway between Decatur and Athens is reported to be in excellent condition at the present time.
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Decatur
Athens
Cotton concentration at De catur in north Albanna
A brief notice places the cotton concentration site in De catur within the northern area of Albanna. The fragment mentions location specifics without broader context or dates.
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North Albanna
Decatur
Filling Rickard's Vacant Post Perplexes Garden
New York January reports outline Madison Square Garden’s search for Tex Rickard’s successor. Names discussed include John Hammond John Chapman Humbert Fugazy and William Carey with Jack Dempsey deemed unlikely. Garden directors weigh internal candidates as boxing shows and the empire seek continuity.
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Rickard
Grips Public
Jay R. Wessels
New York
Tex Rickard
Madison Square Garden
Tex
Garden
John H. Chapman
Hammond
Humbert J. Fugazy
Jack Dempsey
Jack
William F. Carey
Wall Street
the Garden
Carey
Richard
Chapman
Dempsey
Madison Square Garden Corporation
Phillips Crimson schedule looms for Decatur 1929 clash
Decatur eyes a late October visit from Phillips Hi Birmingham as the 1929 gridiron schedule unfolds with ten games planned five contracted and severalOpen slots. Coach Kerby outlines foes including Moulton Elkmont Phillips Hi Cullman Hartselle while seniors depart and Richard Dobbins rises as captain and potential defensive strength.
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Phillips Hi Crimson
Decatur
Phillips Hi
T. L. Kerby
Moulton
Elkmont
Phillips
Cullman
Hartselle
Tuscaloosa
Black Bears
Poets
Sidney Lanier
Birmingham
Dixie meet draws stars Edgewater Park
Miss Jan 14 19. Defending Pan American champion Glenna Collett leads a strong field at Edgewater Park Dixie meet Jan 15 to 19 as winter test. Providence star holder of national title and former French champion joins veterans like Joan Pinehurst, Philadelphia’s twice British champion and three time American titleholder, Marion Turpie from New Orleans and Melvin Jones of Chicago in the starting field.
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Edgewater Park
Miss
Wood
Joan Pinehurst
Ul Glenna
North Carolina
Marion Turpie
New Orleans
Melvin Jones
Chicago
Estern
Mitchell Out Attache Returns to Duties at Crane's Clothes
James Mitchell, attache of Crane's Clothes Shop, resumes duties today after several weeks of illness. The return marks a relief for the store as operations resume normal pace.
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James Mitchell
Crane
Research in Education and Its Foundations
Henry Lester, Pa President of National Education, summarizes twentieth century achievements as rooted in research. He contrasts analytical and synthetic research, explaining how studying facts reveals new relations and knowledge. The speech highlights education’s ideals of equal access and development of capacity through measurement and inquiry.
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Henry Lester
National * of Education
Washington
Commissioner of Education
New York State
Back at Work Verbon Lowery Returns After Illness
Verbon Lowery of The Daily returns to work today after several days of illness. The brief item notes the employee resumed duties and marks a temporary break from assignments.
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Verbon Lowery
Daily
Decatur Hosts and Hears Little Stir Over 1929 District Tourney
Decatur interest in hosting the 1929 Eighth District basketball tournament appears lukewarm though last year's event was financially successful and well regarded. Local athletic circles report minimal enthusiasm while Decatur hosted many teams in a standout district tournament the previous year.
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Decatur
Phone Trouble Eases In local Bell Service
Phone disruption in the area has eased according to J. B. Casels district manager of Southern Bell. Earlier as much as half of the phone staff were incapacitated by the illness, risking serious service interruptions.
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J. B. Casels
Southern Bell + Telephone Company
Comfortable in the coldest winter weather sedans and coupes
COLLIER'S RENT-A-FORD at 401 Second Ave advertises delivery for winter use. The compact notice promotes sedans and coupes available for rent with a phone contact 928-We'll Deliver, implying prompt service.
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Collier’s
Second Ave
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Lyons Hotel
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Johns
Garden Corporation
Jack I Dempsey
John S. Hammond
John. M. Chapman
Phillips Crimsons
Coffee High
Florence
Sheffield
Tigers
Deshler Hi
Tuscumbia
Adelphia
Glenna Collett
John Arends
Mitchell
United States
H. L. P. Broadcasting
Decatur and Vicinity
Morgan County Motor Co
Ford
Barrett Shelton
Morgan County Motor
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