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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1933
Page
6
National Inter fraternity Conference announces the scholastic average of any fraternity chapter in the United States. The winning grade is above 2.0 or a B average. The report highlights the chapter with the highest average across the nation.
Citizens seek assistance in supplying books. Call Miss Turley at 2112 between 8 09 a m and 3 30 p m or 1315 after 3 30 p m to donate. Total cost needed five to twenty dollars and twenty six cents. So far they have bought 248 second.
A cow in good condition priced affordably is available through P. W. Sandlin of route 2 Decatur and Mathew's store.
The article notes John D. Rockefeller Jr. gains control of Radio City Theater and Music Hall, both now showing films, with duties transferred during the Radio City construction era.
Joe Taylor Robinson of Decatur Route 3 was reelected president of the Decatur National Farm Loan Association. The directing board includes J. T. Robinson Decatur Route 3 S. O. Muner Decatur Route 4 H. F. Rice Decatur Route 3 Luther Sherrill Moulton Route 2 and B. P. Collier Decatur Route 2.
Dr. J. N. Baker the state health officer praised Limestone County Health Unit in Athens for exceptional charts records and investigation work on an inspection tour. Dr W J Donald heads the local unit and other state officials also commended the unit.
J R Watkins presided at a Saturday meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Elected were John H Roberts secretary treasurer, E L Thompson, Joe McAbee, Earl Roberts and John Roberts to the Inspection Committee.
World war hero Gorman Jones, former local resident now of Sheffield, will be principal speaker at a Legion rally of ex service men in Martin arena on February 2. The meeting likely starts at 7 o'clock with final plans at the post's regular meeting Thursday at 7 30.
Promoter Chris Jordan brings heavyweight bout to Martin arena featuring Messiy and Atlanta strongman George Harbin as the main event. Officials reinforce the ring after past damage, with Hesslyn at 210 pounds as the season’s largest wrestler and fans hoping for a Tiger Kelley rematch.
Promoter Jeff Dickson announced in Paris that Georgia star Young Stribling has signed for three bouts abroad, two in Paris and one in London, extending his world cruise by several months.
Pred Jilek, the Lookout catcher, is seriously considering a move to pitching due to an eye injury. He has mound experience and believes he can extend his baseball career by returning to the box.
Shine Cortazzo and Clay Touchstone, wintering in Birmingham, continue daily workouts in hopes of peak form this spring. Cortazzo is expected to anchor the infield while Touchstone aims for 20 victories this season.
Babe Ruth misses the right field but tops in salaries as Chuck Klein edges Ruth in the 1932 All Star selections by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Cronin leads with 158 votes as six first selections are named and five newcomers join the lineup.
Persistent reports from Shanghai claim Premier Chang Hsia Hsu of Manchukuo was killed in the Changchun railway station bombing. Other unconfirmed reports say General Nobuyoshi Muto, Japan's supreme commander, was seriously injured.
Auburn opens a two game series against Louisiana State after Captain Kaley returns, aiming to break into the SEC win column. The Plainmen carry two losses and no wins, while Alabama preps for Georgia with spring training under way and boxing trials set for an inter-squad tournament. Percy Beard earns All American nods for the 70 yard hurdles though he loses the 120 yard title to George Saling. Freshmen at Auburn brace for the 2.7 mile cake race next week unless excused by the college physician.
The Ninth street Sunday school will present a benefit program at the church soon. Parents and members are urged to assist. Those with assigned parts meet Thursday at 3 30 p m for rehearsal. Unassigned volunteers are asked to attend. The full program date will be announced later.
The muffler on salary talks is in effect this year as owners press to cut costs while publicized pay for Babe Ruth stands out. Players note missing contracts but many will sign at owner terms or quit organized baseball, with ownerships facing red books and seeking reduced expenses despite gate receipts.
The Southeastern teams are rolling up high scores this year in basketball. Four of them average 40 points or more per conference game. Kentucky averages over 45, Vanderbilt over 44, and Alabama and LSU each about 40 per game.
Gym Springs reports a perfect attendance record for the second month. Students achieving this honor include Warren Brindley Horace Speegie Nellie Mae Speegle Louise Speegle Margaret Lou Brindley Harris Hopper Wilma Owen and Fredric Calloway.
Dr L G Sturdivant presiding elder of the Decatur district is confined to his home today due to illness. Friends across the district regret the condition and extend best wishes for a swift recovery.
A lawyer argues that Herndon faced possible death under Georgia law for requesting bread to starving babies. The statement frames the crime as a political act to aid vulnerable children, highlighting tension between law and compassionate action in public life.
Fine weather persists at the Plains as Auburn meets Maxwell Field in polo on Bullard Field Wednesday at 3 oclock. The Montgomery team flies in for the clash and faces the Tigers with a six goal handicap. Captain Fleming carries a three goal handicap, Lt. Beverly two, Lt. Pitts one, and Lt. Hansel is the other starter for the visitors.
In Auburn on January 25 seven popular Alabama Polytechnic Institute students gained membership in the A club after a street ceremony. Porter Grant, football end from Dothan, serves as president. Initiates include five members of Auburn’s 1932 undefeated team plus Manager Ed Holladay Langdale and Cheerleader Bill Ham Cottenton. Bennie Fenton Jack Kemp and Tiny Holmes are among the honored gridders.
Alabama begins spring practice with heavy emphasis on shape and leg work. Backs focus on punting handling and deception, linemen drill defensive plays against multiple formations. Coach Thomas assigns 15 minutes daily to master plays, six plays introduced, more to come. Numerous former players assist with training.
Chattanooga Tennessee Haygood Paterson Montgomery and Barney Musgrove Jasper referenced in a brief item highlighting these individuals.
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