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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1933

Page

6

Local Families Gather for Holidays and School Start

In Other Communities notes from Lebanon and Athens report Rev. Hess beginning as pastor after moving to the White cottage near Mrs Anna Holt. Fletcher Woodard visited from Arab and took relatives home for Christmas. School reopened Monday with strong attendance and three months added.

C. A. Hess Lebanon Mbtle Ovila Tally Gardner Athens Hess State Farm White Cottage Anna Holt A. L. Chapin Julius Magnusson Ardmore Ben Vinson Fletcher Woodard Chas Woodard Vera Howard Speigle Chattanooga A. D. Johnson Howard Rambo Lewisburg Tenn J. D. Goforth O’neal Jones Anderson Ohn Green Rosa Black Rachael Dewey Shippe

Bauman Poised to Strengthen Alabama Cage Team

Earl Bauman, 6'4" center, joins Alabama as a key figure in the Crimson Tide pivot play the delayed offense. The 1980 star Lindy Hood helped lead the Tide to the Southern Conference title with a pivot shot and All-America honors. Bauman aims to match that impact and push Alabama toward the Southeast Conference tournament title.

Bauman Hood Alabama

Tech Alabama Series Talked for 1934 Start

Trade whispers say Georgia Tech and Alabama may launch a new series of games in Tuscaloosa beginning in 1934. Reports have not yet passed the rumor stage.

Georgia Tech Alabama Tuscaloosa

Deshler Returns to Decatur Grid Schedule

Deshler high of Tuscumbia will again appear on Decatur's 1934 gridiron slate after a two year home-and-home contract. Central’s Coach Taylor announced work on the 1933 schedule with many dates unfilled and confirmed Deshler will host next fall while Central visits Tuscumbia in 1934.

Deshler High Tuscumbia Decatur Taylor Central Deshler

Alabama and Auburn Basketball Face SEC Schedule After Exams

Alabama coach Hank Crisp brings a six footers unit back to action against Ole Miss after mid term exams as the Tide seeks to bolster its season mark. Auburn, untested against major college foe this year, plays Birmingham Southern then travels to Vanderbilt for a Saturday night clash with the Commodores who share the conference throne with Kentucky.

William S. Truby Associated Press Montgomery Ala Alabama Auburn Hank Crisp University of Mississippi Tigers Birmingham Southern Birmingham Vanderbilt Commodores Kentucky

Ole Miss Ten Gives Tide Hard Battle in Birmingham

Alabama coach Crisp braces for a tough two game set as Ole Miss visits the Capstone. Zeke Kimbrough scored 14 in a 43 34 loss to Boston Celtics inspired play, while Alabama plans a fast passing attack and strong defense against the rival Rebels in a soon to be decided series.

Crimson Zeke Kimbrough Crisp Ole Miss Mississippi Tide Cotton Kimbrough Bauman Nobles Freeman

Central to Meet Tanner Tonight

Central’s cage team, led by Banks Moye Hudson Yar brough and Eubanks or Smith, will start against Tanner. Lime stone county school boasts a strong basketball outfit and plans a first-string lineup for the game.

Central Tanner Limestone County Banks Moye Hudson Yarbrough Eubanks Smith

Knight May Get Crack at Crown in title bout plan

Joe Knight of Cairo Georgia may challenge for the light heavy title. The National Boxing Association plans a bout between Knight and Maxie Rosenbloom to decide the crown after their record shows three wins and no losses.

Joe Knight Cairo The National Boxing Association Knight Maxie Rosenbloom

Southeastern Conference Boxing Tournament Heads to New Orleans

The SEC boxing meet will open in New Orleans City Auditorium in March with seven or eight schools bidding for team and individual honors. Tulane Doyless Hill and Mississippi State Chandler Page loom as reigning champions aiming for repeat titles amid broad field including Blaylock of LSU Nash of Mississippi State Bilinski of Florida and others.

Atlanta New Orleans New Orleans City Florida Mississippi Tulane Doyless Hill Hi Pelle Srey Chandler Page Mississippi State Page Hill D. Blaylock Nash Bilinski

Dillman Returns Here On Monday In Wrestling Bout

Dynamite Joe Dillman holder of all Decatur attendance records returns to meet Earnest Kelley former University of Tennessee Olympic performer and a one hour preliminary features Dutch Green versus Jimmy Demos. Local matchmaker Chris Jordan has pursued another Dillman bout as he continues large city appearances. Dillman attracts fans with rough tactics and entertaining style while Kelley a clean clever contender enjoys a popular local following and is expected to be the favorite to stop Dillman.

Joe Dillman Decatur Earnest Tiger) Kelley University of Tennessee Dutch Green Jimmy Demos Chris Jordan Dillman Joe Birmingham Villian Garrett Park Martin Arena Kelley Jordan

Loyalty Night at The Legion Show

Morgan County post of the American Legion designates next Monday evening as Loyalty Night urging all members to attend. The post pass list will be suspended for the event and arena workers are buying tickets to participate.

Morgan County Post Of-The American Legion

Dempsey Remains Under Suspension Across Territory

Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey remains under suspension in National Boxing Association territory. A bulletin cautioned members to bar him from operating in their jurisdictions after suspension by the Mississippi boxing commission over an unpaid-bills dispute tied to a bout held there years ago.

Jack Dempsey National Boxing Association Dempsey Mississippi Commission

Miss Lile Hosts Bridge Club in Trinity Social

Miss Lile entertained the Bridge Club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Emens. Prizes went to Miss Sara Emens and A. G. Emens with Jack Dillehay taking the guest prize. Numerous attendees enjoyed refreshments late in the evening.

Miss Lile Arthur Emens Sara Emens A. G. Emens Jack Dillehay Wabebene Billy Steed Cynthia Davis Tennis Ellis Tom Terry Moulton Bob Fergerson Mr. Little Landers Ville John Sewell Frank Emens Benevolent Hospital Sam Fergerson Landersville Stallings Birmingham

Sarazen Names Hagen Second Best Golfer in U S

Sarazen declares Walter Hagen the second best golfer in the United States and places Bobby Jones first without question. When asked who is greatest, Sarazen answers Bobby Jones as the top golfer.

Gene. Sarazen Walter Hagen United States Bobby Jones

New Finger Wave Lotion Demo Promises Natural Hair

A new Finger Wave Lotion is advertised to leave hair soft and natural. An expert operator offers to apply the lotion on customers hair in demonstrations.

Winter Diet Emphasizes Protective Foods For Health

Home Demonstration urges a winter diet rich in fruit and leafy greens to build resistance to cold and disease. Cabbage, turnips, collards, mustard greens, and potatoes provide vitamins and minerals. dried beans and fruits supply iron and protein. A recent leadership meeting outlines plans for 1933 Farm program and Home Demonstration Club leadership expansion.

Alathean Class Meeting At Central Baptist Planned

The Alathean Class of Central Baptist Church will hold a social and business meeting Thursday afternoon at 2 30. All members are invited to attend.

Central Baptist Church

Morgan County Strawberry Association Meeting Urges Attendance

Members of the Morgan County Strawberry and Produce Association are summoned to a 10 o clock a m meeting at the city hall Hartselle Ala on Saturday January 21 1933. Growers are asked to submit names and careage so crates and supplies can be ordered. President elect Roosevelt will arrive in Decatur about 1 p m Saturday.

Morgan County Strawberry and Produce Association Hartselle Hall F. O. Keller Keller Decatur Roosevelt Megan County Strawberry and Produce Association Hartselle Ala

Lynne Seybourne Heads Kiwanis Anniversary Hour

Seybourne Lynne chairman of Decatur Kiwanis education committee will lead this week’s program at noon Thursday. The event titled Anniversary Day urges the attendance of all club members.

Seybourne Lynne Decatur Kiwanis Club

River Level Drops as Tennessee Gauge Reads 9.8 Feet

The Tennessee River was falling today with a gauge reading of 9.8 feet at 7 o'clock, indicating a continuing decline in water level across the region.

Tennessee

Weather figures for 24 hour period ending 7 o clock

The weather bureau reports a high of 61 and a low of 58 degrees for the past 24 hours ending at 7 o clock. Local conditions are mild with no significant storms.

the Weather Bureau

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Piney Ephesus Coach Crisp Tech Hargrove & Murdock BY Jack Sordi Chicago Jawary Auggies Basketeers Southern Conference MR. Farmer Decatur Ice & Coal Co Gillette Be King C. Gillette Gillette Allen’s Beauty Shoppe Southeastern Dynamite Joe Tiger Kelley Legion Trinity. News Redding Emens Morris Evans and Son Nashville Sarazen Hagen New York Hyde Park, N. Y Court House Agricultural School Helen Kennedy Spidle Lynne
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