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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1933
Page
6
Work starts on the Tuscumbia link of the Decatur Tuscumbia highway with a large crew laying gravel. No detours yet but traffic is routed over the road. Motorists urged to drive slowly. Exact start date for the Decatur link not yet set.
The same contractor will handle both projects. Work aims to finish by February 1, presenting a unified schedule for the two snapograph tasks.
Fans will see a twin bill as Athens High boys and girls face Riverside and Central basketball teams in the Central gym. The 7:30 p.m. tipoff opens the evening with Athens borderlining on a strong season and Central still developing team chemistry despite tall lineups led by Moye Smith and Hudson.
Dewey Byrd of the New York Yankees, wintering in Birmingham, is skipping the salary dispute talk and playing golf. He shot six under par at the Roebuck course yesterday and showed strong form.
Babe Ruth has offered to take a 15 percent cut in salary this year but refuses to sign for the $50,000 salary proposed by the Yankees. He earned $75,000 last season.
The St. Louis Browns of the American League tentatively agreed to operate the San Antonio Club of the Texas League next season, contingent on settling some outstanding indebtedness. This move would place the Browns in control of the Texas League affiliate pending financial adjustments.
Efforts are made to obtain an entrance permit for Kid Chocolate the Cuban boxer ordered deported yesterday. Chocolate is scheduled to meet Seaman Tom Watson English champ in Madison Square Garden on January 27.
VALHERMOSO Special reports Mr. and Mrs. Tom Russell and Mr. and Mrs. Luther McNally, all of Woodland Mills, have moved into the community and will make their future home here.
Riverside High School Hi Y ladies sponsor a film showing at the Princess Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday. The originally planned "Rock-a-Bye" was replaced by "They Call It Sin" in the updated lineup.
All members of the American Legion are urged by Post Commander Roy C. Billings to meet at noon at The Daily office to greet President-elect Roosevelt in a body. Legionnaires are requested to wear their Legion caps. Roosevelt is the first Legion member to become president.
Special birthday observance for E J Puckett noted with a noon basket lunch. Many friends and relatives gathered to congratulate the well known resident and wish him many happy returns.
Special notice states that Rev. Brooks will fill his regular appointment at the Methodist church if weather allows. The Sunday service is scheduled to begin at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
This morning three white men appeared in police court. Two were fined for being drunk and disorderly and one for violation of prohibition laws.
In Erie, Tom admits under questioning that he is not the world's greatest cowboy while defending a $400000 breach of contract suit. The case, brought by Colonel Zack Miller's 101 Ranch Wild West show, alleges failure to complete the contract affected Mhss and the act.
All Spanish American War veterans are asked to meet at noon Saturday at the courthouse to greet President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt in a body under the colors. The event signals a formal welcome by veterans to the new administration.
Roosevelt Fletcher and Walter Clements, both negroes, are scheduled for trial before Judge J. E. Clem in municipal court in Athens, Alabama, next Monday for the murder of Howard Binford, a fellow black man. The shooting followed an alleged dispute over a dance.
M. A. Phillips, noted county farmer, slaughtered 35 hogs weighing 7,725 pounds. They averaged 515 pounds each, were 16 months old and consisted of crossbred Duroc and Poland China stock. Market value dropped from 2317 dollars to 386 dollars on the current market.
The Trinity basketball team beat Means school 14 to 12 in the season opener for Means. The two teams meet again today at Trinity.
Special note reports Mr and Mrs Fred Follette formerly of Five Points have relocated to Oakville and will establish their future home there.
Joe Dillman meets Tiger Kelley in a two hour main bout at Martin arena for the American Legion wrestling show Monday. Jimmy Demos and Dutch Green clash in a one hour bout as Loyalty Night draws a large crowd with post members and guests admitted free of pass restrictions. Commander Roy C. Billings urges Legionnaires to attend and wear caps for a record arena turnout.
Union Hill basketball crushed Winton 36 to 2 with no field goals for the losers while Union Hill added two points. The contest showed a one sided scoreline and strong play by Union Hill.
The board of revenue begins a new term this week with a noted coincidence from last year. W. G. Arnett and John D. Morris tied at 1 248 votes each in the second primary. They agreed Arnett serve the first year, then Morris be appointed for the second year by Governor Miller to honor their gentleman's pact.
Clyde Hendrix, president of the Tennessee Valley Bank, is away from the city on a business mission today.
John W. Knight and D. B. Echols traveled to Montgomery today for a business mission. The pair planned meetings with local firms to discuss prospective deals and collaborations.
Miss Ella Masterson notes an error in The Daily regarding the amnesty oath date for her father Thomas Masterson a Confederate veteran and lieutenant who recruited a Moulton company. The original oath read August 30 1865 and the correction clarifies the date.
D L Rosenau Jr a prominent Athens attorney was seen in Decatur today on legal business.
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