Arrivals Hotel Lyons Russell Bean Birmingham
A list of arrivals includes Russell Bean and C M Davis from Birmingham, R B Gregg from Des Moines, C Vaughan from Louisville, Claude McRee from Montgomery, Edmund Payne from Montgomery, John Durens from Montgomery, F N Scott from Huntsville, J R Thames Jr from Nashville, H C Fisher and wife from Lorain, O, W J Shumake from Dublin Ga, Summer C Davis Jr from Daytona Beach, W H Elmore and wife from Delevan, W H Few and wife from Delevan, John P Hallowes from Chattanooga, Q Lipscomb from Nash, R D Michie from Memphis, T C Lloyd from Los Angeles, W Skinner from Birmingham, E L Schrader from St Louis, Evelyn Ranen from Birmingham, and Howard Smith from Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Bean
Birmingham
C. M. Davis
Des. Moines
Daytona, Beach
Fila
W. H. Elmore
Delevan
R. D. Michie
Memphis
T. C. Lloyd
Los Angeles
Central Beaten In Final Minutes By Huntsville
Decatur Central High lost to Huntsville Crimsons 32 to 28 in a tight finish. The Decatur girls led Riverside 27 20 at one point before Huntsville surged ahead to win 41 11. Hudson and Yarbrough fouled out as Huntsville claimed the late winning points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Central High
Huntsville Crimsons
Huntsville
Riverside
Central Sharp Shooters
Crimson Hurricane
Hudson
Yarbrough
Crimsons
Decature Banks
Moye
Eubanks
Leeman
Smith
William Haines Leads Cast in Fast Life at Princess Theatre
William Haines heads an all star cast in Fast Life a high speed motorboat racing film from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The story follows Sandy a motorboat mechanic with a new engine design racing a daring two mile event and facing piracy among millionaires yachts. Madge Evans Cliff Edwards Conrad Nagel Arthur Byron lead a strong supporting lineup at the Catalina Island Los Angeles Harbor production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
William Haines
Allstar
Catalina Island
Los Angeles
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
Haines
Sandy
Cliff Edwards
Madge Evans
Edwards
B. J. Rath
Conrad Nagel
Arthur Byron
New York
Jameson
Haines and Edwards
Warburton Gamble
Keneth Thomson
Albert Gran
Ben
Will Preach Upon Roosevelt's Visit
The sermon topic for Sunday night focuses on Roosevelt's upcoming visit. The service will begin at seven o'clock.
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Roosevelt
Boy Struck by Car in MT ZION. Minor Injury Reported
MT ZION Special Local brief notes Felton Ledlow son of Mr and Mrs J R Dent suffered a minor injury after being struck by a car. Details incomplete as report ends.
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MT. Zion
Felton Ledlow
J. R. Dent
Limestone county Alliance forms to back prohibition
About 150 people joined the Limestone county chapter of the Alliance Against Repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment at its first meeting. Dr E R Naylor president of Athens College spoke for prohibition and B D Peck a lumberman was elected chapter president with Wilson Carter named secretary.
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Limestone County
Alliance Against
E. R. Naylor
Athens College
B. D. Peck
Wilson Carter
Taxicab Revenue Tops All New York City Transit
Report shows New York City taxicabs collect more revenue than every other transportation facility in the city, signaling taxi services as the dominant transport revenue source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
City
Hundred Men Start Work on Tuscumbia Highway Link
One hundred workers in two 50 man shifts are employed on the Decatur Tuscumbia highway segment. The contractor began work this week and will soon start on more than four miles of road westward from Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscumbia
Decatur-Tuscumbia
Decatur
Birmingham Attorney Yelverton Cowherd Visiting Decatur
Birmingham attorney Yelverton Cowherd, a prominent figure, made a business visit to Decatur on Friday.
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Yelverton Cowherd
Birmingham
Decatur
Notice to defendant in Morg an County attachment suit
Notice is published to the defendant in a Morgan County Alabama circuit court case. A writ of attachment issued January 20 1933 against E yne in the Decatur area and Holly Street property plus 10 shares of Morgan County National Bank stock. Court actions date January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Soper
First National _ hee
Alabama
E. ©Yne
Fendant Circuit Uit Court
Morgan County
Circuit Court
Morgan
Decatur
Ala
Holly St
Payne Lumber Co
Morgan County National Bank
Former Pastor III Unable to Preach at Local Church
Rev. R. F. Stuckey, former pastor of Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church, was ill and unable to fill the pulpit twice Sunday. It is hoped he can visit the local church at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Stuckey
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Revival Begins February 12 At First Presbyterian Athens
The First Presbyterian Church of Athens will open a county wide revival starting February 12 with Pastor Dr J R Crawford assisted by Rev R L Houston of Birmingham. The meeting will run for two weeks or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
First Presbyterian Church of
J. R. Crawford
R. L. Houston
Birmingham
Today’s Temperatures Reported by Weather Bureau
The weather bureau records a maximum temperature of 50 degrees and a minimum of 33 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 a.m.
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the Weather Bureau Today
Notice Estate of M L Newman Deceased Pro bate Court
Estate of M L Newman deceased. letters of administration granted to undersigned. All persons having claims against the estate must present them within the time allowed by law or be barred. Dated February 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L
Newman
Jue Malone
Auburn Sets the Annual Freshman Cake Race
Auburn announces its annual freshman cake race on a 2.7 mile course through city streets next Wednesday. The Interfraternity Council will award a silver loving cup to the first four pledges from each fraternity. Pi Kappa Alpha won the cup last year. Frank Noble of Tuskegee presides over Omicron which sponsors the event as part of Auburn’s intramural program. A mammoth cake goes to the winner with smaller cakes for the next 24 finishers. Carl Pihl of Brooklyn won the 1932 race in 15 minutes 5 seconds and is a top prospect for the Tigers in 1938 track events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Interfraternity Council
Pi Kappa Alpha
Omicron
Frank Noble
Tuskegee
Carl Pihl
Brooklyn
N. Y
Pihl
Tigers
Old Fiddlers to Gather at State Secondary Feb 24
ATHENS Alabama January 28 special this region's renowned Old Fiddlers Contest returns February 24 at the State Secondary Agricultural school. The all night event draws up to a thousand spectators and about a hundred performers aged from youth to over eighty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Alabama
Tennessee
State Secondary Agricultural School
Irish Free State Goes to Polls in General Election
Voters in the Irish Free State headed to the polls to choose between President Eamonn de Valera and former President William T Cosgrave. The campaign was among the most violent in the state’s brief history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish Free State
Eamonn de Valera
Prssidant
William T. Cosgrave
Me Taighree
Another Suspect in Robbery Held
Orlin Wiley suspected in the Madison county robbery was captured by Birmingham officers at the request of county officials. He is being held at the Russel Erskine hotel area as investigators pursue leads in the case involving night clerk John Thweatt and the gunfire incident. Previously, Jim Leary was arrested and confessed to the robbery and shooting but claims no accomplice. Leary remains jailed in Madison county pending grand jury action.
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Orlin Wiley
Florence
Birmingham
Madison County
Russel Erskine Hotel
John Thweatt
Wiley
Jim Leary
Decatur
Flint
Thweatt
Leary
Fourth Sermon on Commandments At Westminster Church
Rev. Ernest N. Hart preaches the fourth sermon in a Ten Commandments series at Westminster Church. The Sabbath message titled Keep It Holy draws unusually large congregations as the minister continues the ongoing preaching effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest N. Hart
Hart
Westminster Church
Young Wall Returns to Limestone County Practice
Athens Alabama sees Young Wall, noted attorney and former county legislator, establish residence in the city. He will partner with Fred Wall, ex county solicitor, and his wife Miss Rachel Simpson plans to join him in early February after their January marriage.
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Athens
Ala
Young Wall
Fred Wall
Wall
Rachel Simpson
Birmingham
Steiner Purchases Limestone's Bonds
The county board of revenue completed a sale of 30000 par value refunding bonds bearing 54 percent interest. Steiner Bros of this city purchased a portion, leaving 28000 from the original issue, with plans to exchange for county warrants due February 1 and retire debt annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
County Board of Revenue
Steiner Bros
Red Barron to Be Waived Away by Atlanta Crackers
The Atlanta Crackers plan to waive outfielder Red Barron known as David Barron. The club management last year deemed him not needed even as a player this season.
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Red Barron
David
Barron
Atlanta Crackers
Community Sing at West Decatur Church
A community sing will convene Sunday afternoon at 1 30 at West Decatur Methodist Church. A fine program has been arranged and singers of this section are cordially invited to attend.
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West Decatur Methodist Church
Alabama Spring Football Progress in Early Practice
University of Alabama begins spring drills with rapid team progress and strong squad spirit. Coach Thomas notes reserves and freshmen can seize spots from veterans, as live tackling and basic plays are drilled. Punter Millard Howell and Buck Hughes emerge, Hupke and Kirkland miss first week, Baswell shifted to guard, with new position trials planned.
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University
Ala
Alabama
Thomas
Tide
Millard Howell
Riley Smith
Buck Hughes
Howell
Cain
St. Mary's
Hughes
Smith
Big Ben
Baswell
Frosh
Pell City
Boxing Try Outs Set For Alabama
Alabama hosts varsity boxing tryouts at the gym Monday night with ten bouts scheduled. Team selections will come from division winners before facing Tulane in New Orleans on February 8, led by national intercollegiate heavyweight champion Doyleas Hill.
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Tide Mittmen
Tulane
New Orleans
Doyleas Hill
Muscle Shoals Gains World Reputation in Alabama Project
Dr. W. F. Brice says mission workers report Muscle Shoals has a world wide reputation. He notes that travelers on boats in remote regions are asked about Muscle Shoals, with the Alabama Project known globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscle Shoals
W. F. Brice
First Methodist Church
Globe
Alabama Project
River Rising With Tennessee Gauge At 98 Feet
The Tennessee River level climbed to 98 feet this morning as a rising waters advisory remained in effect. Steady inflows from upstream rainfall prompted officials to monitor low-lying areas and prepare flood response measures.
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Tennessee
Call to bedside as Rey. R. F. Spence ill in Pet area
Mrs. Arthur Spence and her young daughter of Pet were summoned to the bedside of her father, Rey. R. F. Spence, who is reported seriously ill in the local area.
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Flint
Arthur Spence
Pet
Rey. R. F. Uaa
Athens Personal Notices and Social Gatherings
Marriages connect Athens area with Birmingham and Corinith including Young Wall and Miss Rachel Simpson, Eppes McConnico and E C Turner, and Dr Frank H Clements and Elizabeth Atkins. Dorothy Grisham hosts twentieth birthday dinner with friends Christine White Elizabeth Sarver Margaret Sarver Evelyn Grisham Louise Sarver and Orrie Orman. American Legion Auxiliary and several clubs meet with refreshments and prizes. Maurice Nichols hosts a birthday banquet with friends. Local clubs host meetings and bridge games with high scores and entertaining programs.
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Athens
Young Wall
Rachel Simpson
Birmingham
Eppes McConnico
Athens College
E. C. Turner
Coririth
Frank H. Clements
M. K. Clements
Elizabeth Atkins
Dorothy Grisham
A. J
Merle Cartwright
Nelsan Carter
Merle Nelson
Gray
Dimples Whitt
John Harlow
Herman Andrews
Hobart Clem
Maurice Nichols
H. L. Nichols
J. W. Frost
A. D. Powers
Paul Gish
le Ruth Glaze
Parole Considered for Arthur Rich in Battle Creek Case
Parole for Arthur Rich, wealthier Battle Creek youth, sentenced in 1926 to life in Jackson prison for assaulting Louise King of Battle Creek College, has been recommended by the parole commissioner. Rich’s sentence was commuted to 10 years by former Governor Fred Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Rich
Battle Creek
Mich
Jackson
Young Rich
Louise King
Battle Creek College
Fred Green
Air Mail leads new season with desert relay drama
The film Air Mail centers on a desert air port mail relay station where flyers with varied pasts face danger to push the mail through. Aaron Howell praises the cast led by Ralph Bellamy Pat O Brien and Gloria Stuart with aerial photography and a tense dynamic of personalities under threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Mail
Howelles
Universal Herald
Ralph Bellamy
Pat O’brien
Russell Hopton
Slim Summervill
Gloria Stuart
Lilian Bond
William Daly
Leslie Penton
Frat Albertson
Tom Carrigan
Hans Furberg
David
Dale van Every
Linet
Frank Wead
Opposition on tax continues in Alabama Merchants group
N Lawson Walker of Montgomery, president of the Alabama Independent Merchants Association, said the group will oppose a consumer sales tax and push plans to fund schools without higher taxes. The association backs economies from the committee of 500 and urges state merchants and consumers to contact lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Lawson Walker
Montgomery
Alabama Independent Merchants’ Association
Merchants Association
Walker
Beautiful badge presented to H. G. McGee in Alabama lodge
Athens Alabama January 28 retiring head of one Masonic branch H G McGee received a beautiful gold badge for his long service and active role in the Alabama Masonic community across many offices and insignia earned during tenure
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
H. G. McGee
In & N
Masonic
Alabama
McGee
Grand Lodge of Alabama
Mr and Mrs Seldon Wilson Move to Decatur
Special item notes the move of Mr and Mrs Seldon Wilson from here to Decatur. Mr Wilson will join the Gulf Refining Company in Decatur.
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Walker D. Hines
White House
Warm Springs
Hines
Federal Railway Administration
Hotel Lyons
W. H. Few
Delevan, Il
John P. Hallowes
Chattanooga
Q. Lipscomb
Nash
Central
Braley
O’rielly
Hopper
Snipes
Cummins
Endsley
Lamb
Cummings
Jack Lords
Fon
Baumen
Ringers
RiGur Witce
Tae
Cook Bouculer
Cook
Martin Arena
Auspices
American Legion
Hesslyn
George Harbin
Ambrose Cole
Walter Miller
H. Green
Young
Limestone
Steiner
West Decatur
Boswell
Hupke
Kirkland
Kermit Roosevelt
Velt
Vincent Astor
Jacksonville
Fla
Franklin D. Roosevelt
T. R
Roosevelt Ling
Roosevelts
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