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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1933

Page

6

Falkville Community Notes Include Local Visits And Notices

In Other Communities. About People of Your Acquaintance describes Fred Wiley visiting Lacan and a Knight event Thursday. The meeting led by president Mrs. W. G. Griffin. roll call referenced China or Japan. Messages mention visits to Mrs. A. B. Black and others, home stays with Mrs. Jim McCollum, Nay Fowler’s temporary move to Ryan, Zell Ryan leaving Flora for school work, and Allen visiting from Cullman.

Fred Wiley Lacan W. G. Griffin China Japan A. B. Black Martha McCollum Jim McCollum Mis Evera Fowler Ryan Willie Rice G. D. Fowler Elora Tenn Hoy Fowler Zell Ryan Flora Mr. Allen Cullman Jack St. John Florette Gene Claudia Ann Thombs Mayme Hamilton Bill Crawford Vera Fowler

Local Social News From Caddo County

CADDO NEWS notes visits and family gatherings across Trinity and Decatur. Mentions Leonard Hames and family, Lois Couch staying with Jane Terry, Judson Stockton recovering from appendicitis, and Roosevelt supporters among locals.

Leonard Hames Little Gou Prank Hames A. Puller James A. Stewart Lois Couch Jane Terry Near Trinity

Holm To Quit Pro Grid Ranks After Alabama Visit

Tomy Holm former Alabama star and widely tipped all American fullback will quit pro football. He announced the decision during a visit to the University of Alabama campus noting talent on the team appears limited, attributing it to his own pinyrs saps.

Holm Pro Tomy Holm University of Alabama Bama

Center Grove P T A Reports January Meeting

Center Grove school P T A met January 19 1933 with parents and patrons. A skit on table etiquette by grades four to six amused and educated attendees. Mrs T B Wilber spoke on what parents should expect from the school. Next meeting set for January 27. Onto Horton of Orlando Fla visited T A Horton family over weekend. Mrs W T Crawford and others accompanied by Mrs John Dunn were present.

P.T. A Center Grove T. B. Wilber Onto Horton Orlando Fla T. A. Horton W. T. Crawford T. A.horton John Dunn

Woodland Mills Weekend Guests and Visitors Report

The column lists local residents visiting relatives and hosting gatherings over the weekend. Notes mention Mr. and Mrs. Felix Campbell hosting, Rachel Dean visiting Herschel Dean, Sallie McCutcheon traveling to Hartselle, Oden Overstreet’s family, and others like L. R. McCutcheon in Decatur to see President-elect Roosevelt.

Will Sims Clifford Bertha Puller Decatur Judson Stockton Benevolent Hospital Harvey Puller Monroe Standridge Joe Beams Trinity Fannie Sims Frank Sims Roosevelt Felix Campbell Rachel Dean Herschel Dean Sallie McCutcheon Hartselle W. O T. M. McCutcheon Oden Overstreet Marion Cooper L. R. McCutcheon Dottie Lillian Wilber Mary Nancy Shrader Ruth Ollie Helms Cooper W. M. Thomas Fat Tom Tapscott Mount Tabor Wesley Tapscott Avis McCutcheon Berta Overstreet Clyde Miller and Son Ernest Johnson

Wynne Seeks New Coaching Post Amid Auburn Ties

Chet Wynne, Auburn's celebrated coach, may not return next season as he visits Michigan State to negotiate salary terms. His Auburn contract expires in May after a 12,000 dollar season, with athletic budget limits possibly reducing next year pay. Wynne built Auburn to a top Southern Conference standing, leaving little to conquer. Jimmy Crowley, ex-Michigan coach, has taken Fordham’s head job. both coaches are Notre Dame products.

Chet Wynne Auburn Plains Wynne Michigan State Jimmy Crowley Michigan Fordham University Notre Dame

Heavyweight Clash Headlines Monday Wrestling Card

Local fans anticipate a two hour main bout between Jim Hesslyn the 210 pounder from Birmingham and George Harbin the Atlanta giant. Panther Miller meets Ambrose Cole in a one hour match as Chris Jordan books a North Alabama showcase. Harbin previously drew boos from the crowd when leaving the arena.

American’s Legion Jim Hesslyn Municipal Auditorium Birmingham George Harbin Atlanta Panther Miller Ambrose Cole Chris Jordan Post North Alabama Harbin Hesslyn

Split a Pair of es on Court

Trinity girls edged Hartselle 16 to 11 on Wednesday at Trinity to claim a second win of the season. Trinity led early and never relented as both teams shuffled lineups and unlisted players logged minutes. Hartselle and Trinity set for a return game Saturday night. Trinity boys were hampered by two regulars absent as Hartselle won 18 to 10.

Trinity Girls Hartselle Trinity Burleson Blair Murphree Norwood Harrison Weaver Sample Groove Harris Kimbrell Beams Mooney Blevins B. Phillips Terry P. Phillips Trinity Boys

Riggsbee Named Vice-President for Alabama Officers

C M Riggsbee chief of police of Decatur was elected vice president from the Eighth district in the Alabama Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association organized yesterday. Chief Fred H McDuff of Birmingham was elected president and Sheriff W H Holcombe Sr of Mobile was first vice president. The report also notes social visits by local residents.

C. M. Riggsbee Decatur Alabama Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association Fred H. McDuff Birmingham W. H. Holcombe, Sr Mobile

Sketches of Alabama's Band Of Red Shirts

Profiles of Alabama football hopefuls from Alabama team’s red shirt group. Cavanaugh Francis from Timpson Texas center ranked promising with good defense. Ronald Coffman from Elkmont tackles size and strength. Emmett Carter from Troy rugged guard with defense. Dick Dobbins from Decatur rangy guard with potential. Riley Smith from Greenwood Mississippi versatile backer with kicking and passing. Hillman Walker from Hattiesburg improving end and athlete. Jimmy Walker from Holt strong all around athlete and receiver. Jimmy Angelich from East Chicago quarterback kicker prospect. Earl Arent from Kenosha tough back running back. Tor McGahey from Columbus Mississippi end and defender. Ben Boswell from Pell City powerful tackle on defense. Angelo Canelutti from 21 guard aggressive and improving. Note: historical line on glass manufacture ends text.

Ronald Coffman Elkmont Emmett Carter Troy Ala Dick Dobbins Decatur Riley Smith Greenwood Miss Cain Hillman Walker Hattiesburg Gerald Hubby Walker Ole Miss Jimmy Walker Holt Tuscaloosa Jimmy Angel Face Ben Chesty) Boswell Pell City Angelo Canelutti

Josh Cody Belief in Signs and Team Rituals

Josh Cody, basketball coach, leads a cage team with strict pregame rituals. The players wear identical ties, follow the same lineup, and wrap ankles in a fixed order before each game. Uniforms stay unwashed until a loss, and all players eat together at 5 p.m. each game.

Josh Cody Aters Cody

Forward Pass Rule Attracts Attention In Design Debate

The forward pass rule will draw much attention as it is designed to curb indiscriminate use of the pass. The discussion centers on creating a clear standard for when a forward pass is permissible and how it will affect play.

Hicks Seeks Degree While Preferring High School Coaching

Billy Hicks finishes degree work in Alabama after a creditable coaching showing at Scottsboro last year. Hicks says he likes high school coaching very much and plans to pursue it as his career.

Billy Hicks Scottsboro Alabama Hicks

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