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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1933

Page

6

Legislature Faces Recurrent Problems and Tax Debates

The piece outlines ongoing state finance battles including a proposed income tax and a pending sales tax. It notes an Economy Bloc in the Senate from 1931, calls for budget economies, and possible consolidation of departments. It mentions a suit over state funds and per diem pay, and forecasts a lengthy session as lawmakers aim to stabilize finances.

Wes House Senate Supreme Court Miller Mississippi H. Blan Birmingham Horace. Wilkinson Jewell Hall Jefferson County Wilkinson

Names of God and Reverence in Worship Sermon

A pastor discusses how names reveal divine attributes from Elohim to Yahweh to Our Father. He argues reverence is required in worship and criticizes light use of the name and hypocrisy in professing faith.

Tom Dick Harry Adam Cain Cain Adam God Elohim Jehovan Elohim Scoffield Moses Israel Yahweh Christ Holy of Holies House of God

Mat Stars Meet in Arena Tonight

Tiger Kelley faces Joe Dillman in a high profile wrestling card at Martin Arena as Jimmy Demos and Dutch Green open the show. The program blends strong in ring action with a moral sermon on reverence for sacred names and vows as next Sunday’s sermon focuses on keeping the Sabbath holy.

MAT Arena Tonight Tiger Kelley Tennessee Joe Dillman Martin Arene Kelley Chris Jordan Jimmy Demos Dutch Green

Hack Wilson Faces Sharp Pay Cuts Across Teams

Former Cub Hank Hack Wilson now with the Brooklyn Dodgers endures a drop in earnings from $33,000 with the Cubs to $16,500 last year and $9,000 in this year’s contract. He vents his frustration over the wage reductions, noting the low mood it causes.

Hack Wilson Cub Brooklyn Dodgers Hack Cubs

Panther Team Is New Sensation

The Birmingham Southern Panthers basketball squad is gaining fame as a small yet potent team with exceptional shooting. Their rapid wins spark talk of a potential state collegiate championship matchup against the Crimson Tide.

Panther Birmingham-Southern Panther South Panthers Crimson Tide

Miss Olive Beck Sues Baer Over Heart Balm Suit

In Oakland California Miss Olive Beck seeks 250000 in a heart balm claim against Max Baer the heavyweight contender. A photograph shows cuffs symbolizing the alleged romance ending when Baer courted another woman Dorothea Dunhay Wells.

Olive Beck Max Baer Baer Mils Beck Miss Beck Oakland Cal Beauty Baey Dorothy Dwnhay Wells

Vanderbilt Dominates SEC Standings With Five Wins

Vanderbilt Commodores lead the Southeastern Conference with five wins and no defeats as Kentucky sits unbeaten in second place with three wins. Alabama holds third with six victories and one loss after a weekend sweep of Mississippi. L A A team adds four wins to reach seven conference victories, while The Staters fall three times.

Vanderbilt Commodores Kentucky Alabama Mississippi Staters

Loyalty Night at the Legion Arena

Tonight is Loyalty Night at Martin arena where American Legion members are urged to attend the weekly mat show. The post suspends the Legion pass list and all arena employees must buy tickets, as Commander Roy Billings emphasized.

Martin Arena Snd Maceli Cotone Oamkick Oe American Legion Legion Roy Billings

Class B Men to Decide Pennant in Southern League

Larry Gilbert returns to manage the New Orleans Pets after a stint in the business office. He believes Class B players will determine the Southern league pennant winners this season as the league trims Class A limits and increases Class B positions.

Larry Gilbert New Orleans Pets

Pitts Returns Home After Weekslong Hospital Stay

Mrs. E. W. Pitts of Belle Mina returned home Sunday after several weeks at Baugh's Infirmary for an operation.

E. W. Pitts Belle Mina Baugh’s Infirmary

Grass fire calls lone weekend blaze on Grant street

A grass fire Saturday in the 200 block on Grant Street was the only call logged by fire stations over the weekend. No damage occurred from the blaze.

Grant Street

Legion hopes for strong turnout at tonight’s meeting

A call to all Legionnaires to attend the evening gathering emphasizing it as a great occasion and urging full participation to help ensure the event’s success. The announcer expresses optimism that every Legionnaire will be present.

Two Men Arrested for Disturbing Public Worship

Officers placed two men in custody in the same community on a charge of disturbing public worship. They will be transferred to Madison County jail this afternoon. Mansell Milligan allegedly attempted to escape when officers went to his home to arrest him.

Madison County Mansell Milligan

W M Brown Dies At Home In Decatur

W M Brown aged 60 a Decatur resident died Sunday morning at 7 at his home 1824 First Avenue South He is survived by his wife and other relatives Funeral services set for 2 this afternoon at Flint Creek Cullman County Interment to follow Priest directing

W. M. Brown Decatur First Avenue South Flint Creek Cullman County

Mrs Florence Peebles Remains Hospitalized After Ambulance Transfer

Mrs Florence Peebles was moved from her home at 313 West Wilson Avenue to Benevolent Hospital in a Priest's ambulance for treatment last night.

Florence, Peebles Priest’s Ambulance West Wilson Avenue Benevolent Hospital

Mrs. W. T. Simpson Shows Marked Recovery

Mrs. W. T. Simpson, critically ill at home on Eighth Avenue West, has improved. Her sister Miss Pearl Beckham of Lawrenceburg Tennessee visited over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stanford of Pulaski Tennessee have also been at the Simpson home.

W. T. Simpson Eighth Avenue West Pearl Beckham Lawrenceburg Tenn J. D. Stanford Pulaski, Tenn Simpson

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