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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1933

Page

6

Once in a Lifetime at Strand Theatre Hartselle

A Sunday showing of the Universal satire Once in a Lifetime at Strand Theatre in Hartselle features three vaudeville hopefuls who start a voice culture school for film actors. They are hired by Herman Glogauer to coach players and later collide with Hollywood studio politics and comical misadventures.

R Hollywood Universal Strand Theatre Hartselle New York Hollywood Herman Glogauer George Lewis Glogauer Lewis

Dr Sturdivant To Lead Midweek Church Service

Dr L G Sturdivant presiding elder of the Decatur district will be the visiting speaker at Wednesday night midweek prayer service at Winth Street Methodist Church. He will also conduct the first quarterly conference following the service.

Winth Street Methodist Church L. G. Sturdivant Decatur

St Pauls Lutheran Church Thanks Decatur Daily

W G Papenburg secretary writes from Decatur Alabama thanking the Decatur Daily for space granted to church activities during the past year and promising appreciation for future favors. Letter dated January 20 1933 from Sherman street and Fourth Ave.

Decatur Ala Decatur Daily Alabama St. Paul’s Lutheran Church W. G. Papenburg Sherman Street Fourth Ave

Dr Pettingill Preaches Three Services in Decatur Week

Dr Pettingill and James Willis from Jackson Tennessee left for Jackson. Pettingill will preach a series of services next week in Decatur beginning with three services Sunday at First Baptist Westminster church and Ninth Street Methodist.

W. &. Pettingill James Willis Jackson Tenn Pettingill Decatur First Baptist Church Westminster Church Ninth Street Methodist Church

Athens teams push Decatur to narrow wins in basketball

Decatur added two more games to the victory column last night by defeating two sturdy Athens high teams. Riverside girls won 23 to 22 with Bean and Wear shining at forward and Yarbrough at guard. In the boys game Moye fouled out and Eubanks was penalized for slapping as Central beat Athens in a rough bout.

Decatur Athens Riverside Girls Bean Wear Miss Yarbrough Moye Eubanks Central—Banks More Hudson Yarbrough Royer Leeman Smith Wilson Kimbrell

Ohio Moves to Repeal Prohibition Laws

Ohio authorities begin work to modify federal Volstead act rules and repeal state prohibition measures. Efforts focus on manufacturing sale and distribution of beer and related industry policy as constitutional change nears.

Ohio

Legion Posts Plan Joint Morgan County Membership Drive

Officials from the Decatur and Hartselle American Legion posts met in Hart selle to map a county wide outreach. Decatur aims to surpass 180 members with a 100 new members goal, while Hartselle pursues its largest Morgan County post membership to date.

Decatur Hartselle American Legion Morgan County The Decatur Post Hartsellt Post Morgan County Post

Arrivals at Leese Hotel Lyons and Nearby Guests

Arrivals include Leese Hotel guest R. B. Gregg of Des Moines Iowa Mr and Mrs J W Wright of Chicago G H Felgner of Birmingham FP Crawford of Fairmont W Va H H Floyd of Florence L O White of Jacksonville Fl Fred Sharp Jr of Montgomery J H Gibson of Florence Lee Moore Jr of Birmingham I J Ingersoll of Nashville Mr and Mrs N Shean of Chicago L J Bugg of Monroeville Anwell A Ray and wife of Kansas

R. B. Gregg Des Moines Iowa J. W . Wright Chicago G. H. Felgner Birmingham F. Crawford Fairmont W. Va H. H. Floyd Florence L.O. White Jacksonville Fla Fred Sharp, Jr Montgomery J. H. Gibson Lee Moore, Jr I. J. Ingersoll Nashville N. Shean L. J. Bugg Monroeville

Jimmie Burke Is Given Release By Yankees

The Yankees released coach Jimmie Burke who has worked with Joe McCarthy for years as the team moves to cut expenses this season.

Jimmie Burke Yankees Joe McCarthy Yanks

Hunk Anderson Signs New One Year Notre Dame Deal

Irish mentor Hank Anderson will remain at Notre Dame for at least another year with a fresh one year contract. No team selections have been announced.

Hank Anderson Notre Dame

Week Ahead Weather in Gulf States Cloudy With Showers

Outlook for the week starting Monday in central and east Gulf States calls for considerable cloudiness with occasional showers. Temperatures remain mostly above normal, with a possible cooler turn toward the end of the week.

Central East Gulf States

Dynamite Joe Faces Rising Tiger Kelley Monday Night

Tiger Kelley former University of Tennessee wrestling star climbs in mat circles and may pressure Dynamite Joe Dillman in a Monday feature bout. Kelley is a rising pro with a strong Alabama and Southern circuit record and recently defeated George Harbin in Sheffield.

Tiger Kelley University of Tennessee Joe Dillman American Legion Dutch Green Jimmy Demps Kelley Alabama Decatur George Harbin Sheffield

E D Smith Relocates to West Decatur Address

E D Smith formerly of Decatur Route 3 has moved to 619 Seventh avenue West Decatur confirming a residential address change.

E. D. Smith Decatur Seventh Avenue West

Board to Meet Ninth Street Methodist Church Stewards

The board of stewards of the Ninth Street Methodist Church will meet at the parsonage Monday night.

Board of Stewards of Ninth Street Methodist Church Parschage

Planes Search For Missing British Aviatrix Lady Mary Bailey

French military planes from various French African points conducted a search for Lady Mary Bailey who disappeared after departing Oran on the second leg of a London to Capetown route. Bailey is photographed with her two daughters at Croydon before her flight, part of a record of British aviation.

Lady Mary Bailey Oran Algeria London Capetown Africa Lad Croydon England

Grid official from Decatur notes LSU football rise

Major O. W. Severance, governor’s aide and noted Southern grid expert, visits Decatur and says LSU must be watched as opponents for years. He questions Biff Jones at LSU, notes many freshmen players, and praises LSU’s clean program and strong coaching.

O. W. Severance B. M. Miller Southern Gridiron Decatur Louisiana State University Biff Jones Major Severance Red Sewanee

Gunther Out With Foot Injury For Decatur Wrestler

Joe Gunther a popular Decatur wrestler is out of action temporarily with a foot injury. He canceled a series of engagements in Alabama due to the injury.

Joe Gunther Decatur Gunther Alabama

Brand Is Winner Over Mike Fargo in Huntsville Bout

Tuscaloosa phenom Lee Brand defeated Mike Fargo in the main event of a Huntsville card. Sunny Jim Elam won an easy decision over Seagrove of Nashville, with the bout outcome highlighting a strong night for regional boxing talent.

Lee Brand Tuscaloosa Mike Fargo Huntsville Sunny Jim Elam Seagrove Nashville

Mrs Jackson Stockton Taken To Hospital By Priest Ambulance

Mrs Jackson Stockton was removed from her residence by Priest's ambulance to Benevolent Hospital on Friday afternoon for treatment.

Mrs J L Counts Recuperating at Home After Operation

Mrs. J L Counts was removed this morning in Priest s ambulance from Benevolent Hospital to her home where she is recuperating from a recent operation.

J. L. Counts Priest’s Ambulance Benevolent Hospital

Constance Bennett Stars in Dramatic Role in Rockabye

Constance Bennett headlines Rockabye as a giddy actress torn between love and a child, amid an embezzlement trial and a missing adoptive daughter. The author doubts her fire but changes his mind after a tense meeting that leads to a confession of love.

Rockabye Howard

Mrs Higdon and Baby Taken By Priest Ambulance

Mrs Higdon and her infant were carried away in an ambulance from Benevolent Hospital this morning, reportedly attended by a Priest. The incident prompted a brief hospital transfer, with local authorities noting no further details at this time.

New Vestrymen to Be Installed at St. Pauls Lutheran

Newly elected Vestry members of St. Pauls Lutheran church will be installed at the 10:30 morning service. A. J. Holtman will serve as president elder and financial secretary, E. H. Buettner as treasurer, C. Wiegand recording secretary, W. G. Papenberg and R. Nebrig as elder and trustee for three years. Holtman also to continue as Sunday school superintendent, with Paul Buettner as secretary. Margaret Nebrig, Rev. E. T. Tonn and Holtman named as teachers.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church A. J. Holtman E. H. Buettner C. Wiegand W. G. Papenberg R. Nebrig Holtman Paul Buettner Garet Nebrig E. T. Tonn

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DR. Sturdivant 9Th Street Neptune Hope Gove Francis Grover Cleveland Grover Voice OF People the Commercial Printing Dept Central Boys Gauther Richter King Current Trimm Cannon Sarver Beer Chief Benedict Crowell Legion Hartselle Legionnaires Coleanor Cahaba Jeriico Dogwood Montevallo Decatur Ice & Coal Co Schaaf Jack Lords Ite Leese Hotel Lyons Anwell A. Ray Kansas Hunk Anderson Dynamite Joe L.S.A Brand Constance Bennett Cean Judy Shaw Egypt George Bernard Shaw Luxor United States Harry Higdon Baby Benevolent Hos Pital Martin Arena Auspices Dynamits Jimmy Demos May
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