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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1933
Page
6
A preacher argues that God requires a seventh of time and a tenth of wealth for the Sabbath and tithes. He warns that neglect leads to divine repayment and urges observance as essential today, citing Exodus Nehemiah and Isaiah for guidance.
Lawrence county registrars will convene at the county court house for five days starting Monday January 30. Chairman J A Masterson urges all qualified residents to attend. Delays occurred due to not receiving the new act governing board meetings.
Central High hosts Rogersville on Tuesday at 7 30 PM and Phillips High of Birmingham visits Friday. The Red and Black seek to extend district honors while Rogersville unit and Phillips High present tough opposition in a bustling week at the Central High gym.
Tanner Cage Squad extends its winning streak as its offense shines in a strong performance. The team leveraged quick ball movement and sharp shooting to secure a decisive victory, keeping pressure on rivals in the standings.
Elkmont girls defeated Tanner lassies 40 31 with Pearl Carr scoring 32 points for Elkmont. Mattie Swanner praised as one of Tanner's best forwards held to limited scoring despite guard pressure.
Ex service men in Lawrence county are urged to attend a meeting at the county courthouse on Thursday evening February 2 at seven o'clock. Hon Cliff Almon of Decatur will speak on legislation affecting ex soldiers. Attendees are asked to bring a hen or send one by Thursday morning. poultry contributions fund a free chicken stew.
J C Tapscott of Falkville route one visited on business today. He traveled to conduct official duties and meet with local contacts regarding ongoing commercial matters.
B M Bloodworth travels to Birmingham today on official business for the Alabama Athletic Commission. The trip is related to regulatory duties and oversight activities.
Auburn and Tulane prepare for a two game weekend series in the 1933 schedule. Tulane, led by Little Preacher Roberts and Earnie Beck, challenges Auburn at home with Red Jenkins and Sam Mason at forwards and Kaley and McMahan as guards. The return of Kasey boosts depth as Coach McAllister seeks a strong finish.
Loretta Du Ross and Paul Drury an unmarried pair face murder charges after their three week old infant was found dead in a Wichita trash dump. Drury reportedly described beating the infant's head against a bridge rail until death. The mother says she knew nothing of the alleged plan.
Jim Hesslyn a 210 pound newcomer meets 204 pound George Harbin in the main event at Martin Arena as Morgan County Post of the American Legion hosts wrestling night. Harbin previously beat Tiger Kelley while Ambrose Cole faces Walter Miller in the preliminary.
Lamar Moye led the offense as Central Jackets beat Florence 12 points. Central shooters dominated the floor while Florence limited Bill McCarty scoreless, with a large home crowd watching.
Morgan edged Somerville 33 31 in overtime to decide the county high game. The matchup stayed tight from start to finish with a late heroics and a decisive extra period.
Pervin Isley is building a seven room modern home on the site of last fall’s fire destroyed house. Walter Griggard and Gil bert Lemmond assist in the construction. Panther in another battle expected to set the mat bugs wild.
Berlin January 30 Adolf Hitler national socialist leader was appointed chancellor and formed a cabinet sworn in by President Von Hindenburg. The move is a compromise cabinet with conservatives and military hand kept by General Von Blomberg while Hitler controls interior and a minister without portfolio.
Guests arriving at Hotel Lyons include J. H. Walker and wife of Nashville W. H. Harvey from Troy R. C. McNamara and wife Geo H Plympton from Mass and Soule plus others.
In Moulton Alabama on January 30 part of Lawrence county teachers and bus drivers receive checks covering about one month of pay. The $11,111 receipt funds the payroll and brings total November pay to full for teachers and most of December.
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