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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1937

Page

6

White follower of Father Divine faces court sentence

John Wuest Hunt a Father Divine follower was convicted by a jury of transporting 17 year old Delight Jewett from Denver to Hill California for immoral purposes. The jury acquitted other defendants Agnes Gardner Elizabeth Peters and H B Smith. Judge Leon Lankwich delayed sentencing as pleas for a new trial are heard.

Los Angelf John Wuest Hunt Father Divine Delight Jewett Denver Colo Hill Calif Agnes Gardner Elizabeth Peters H. B. Smith Leon Lankwich Hunt Hugh MacBeth Mac John Wiest Hunt Yankwich

Harland Clift Shines For Browns In 1934 Standout Season

Harland Benton Clift, fielder deluxe with the St. Louis Browns, rises with a batting average well above .300 and standout infield play. Purchased from San Antonio in 1934 after breaking in with Wichita Falls in 1931, Clift shows American League prowess and fielding skill.

Walter Johns Central Press Young Harland Benton Clift St. Louis Browns Harland Brownies Clift Wichita Falls

Marble Advances in Wimbledon Semifinals Amid Busy Day

Alice Marble won a key match to reach the Wimbledon women’s singles semi finals joining Dorothy Round and Jadwiga Jedrezejowska in the pursuit of the title. Budge also advanced to the men’s finals after beating Frankie Parker as American teams dominated doubles action.

Wimbledon Eng Alice Marble Don Budge Wibdon Jadwiga Jedrezejowska Dorothy Round Rene Mathieu France Miss Round Mme. Mathieu Budge Germany Gottfried von Cramm Frankie Perker Milwaukee Miss Marble Gene Mako Mie Jedrezejownaka Mié Dorothy Andrus New York Stamford Conn Mme Sylvia Henrotin Miss Jacobs Hilda Lrahwinkel Spering Mian Ahisos Mako Australia Jack Bromwich Clifford Sprovie

Calling All Dogs by Albert Payson Terhune

A short public notice presents a literary work by Albert Payson Terhune inviting dog lovers to explore tales of canine heroes and loyal companions. The feature highlights the author’s enduring themes of devotion, courage, and the bond between dogs and humans.

The Practical Guide to Owning a Female Dog

The article argues that a female dog is a reliable house companion and worries less about wandering or fighting. It suggests keeping a female indoors for two weeks during heat periods, then exercising her away from the home to avoid unsolicited male dogs. It notes buying costs and promotes the female as a calm, loyal partner.

Alabama School Property Value Rises Since 1926

The 1934 estimated value of all elementary and high school property in Alabama stood at 54 million 26 thousand 178 dollars, up 10 million 287 thousand 481 dollars from the 1926 estimate.

Alabama

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A jumble of across and down clues listing chocolate abode of the dead and other word hints. The grid prompts entries like 25 East by drink northeast and 29 The rever of while pairing with various clues for letters. The set features varied terms from fruit to Greek letters and common nouns.

Canada Gulf Riga

Softball action at Benson Field features four strong teams

Cooper-Wells faces Goodyear G-3s in a tight 7:30 p m opener. Alabama Hosiery Mill battles Business Men as Parks Grocery previously defeated Hosiery 9 8 in nine innings amid windy conditions and watches remain on tonight's doubleheader with a large crowd anticipated.

Cooper-Wells Goodyear G Parks Grocery PARKS ALA Parks, Grocery Alabama Benson Field Parks Boys Frank McElhannon Ed Smith Dick Lewter Poteet Jones Neely Cole J. Smith

Cooper-Wells Wins Easily in Second Game Victory

The Cooper-Wells team overwhelmed Bell System 17 to 8 as eight errors by Bell and 17 Cooper-Wellian safeties, led by Nichols and Hurst three for four, fueled the win. Humphry went three for four to pace the losers. eight errors marred Bell System.

Cooper-Wells Bell System Bell Boys Cooper-Wellians Nichols Hurst Humphry Turee Erro Rhe Cooper Ellis

Open Golf Lesson: Mastery Across All Clubs

Ralph Guldahl's Open win shows no single club wins a tournament. Golf rewards balance across the bag as players learn to use many shots and think beyond any one club. The lesson is timeless for consistent fun and success.

Alex Morrison Ralph Guldahl

T B Clinic Set With Dr Kellie Joseph In Cullman

Dr Kellie Joseph medical director of Morgan County Tuberculosis Sanatorium will conduct a tuberculosis clinic Friday at Cullman County Health Department offices in Cullman.

Kellie Joseph Morgan County

Forestry license revenue by county last year

The total forestry license revenue last year was 28350.31 dollars. Jefferson county contributed 4112.33 dollars the largest share while Elmore county provided 58.56 dollars the smallest.

Jefferson County Elmore County

Morgan County High announces year faculty lineup

HARTSELLE AL A special report lists the Morgan County High School faculty for the coming year as announced by principal W. P. Snuggs. The staff includes W. P. Snuggs as principal W. D. Parker as coach and science instructor R. Cc. Brown in vocational agriculture Miss Lizzie Reed Penn English instructor Miss Martha Smith commercial subjects instructor Miss Fannie Bess Crowe foreign language instructor Miss Grayce McBride Jr II class Miss Miriam Bowers librarian Miss Mary Cochrane home economics instructor Miss Grace Buchannan mathematics dramatics and physical education instructor.

W. P. Snuggs W. D. Parker R. Cc. Brown Lizzie Reed Penn Martha Smith Fannie Bess Crowe Grayce McBride

Local Golf Headlines Highlight Eagles and Round Scores

BE McLeod posts an eagle on No 9 from 150 yards Sunday afternoon. Wilmer Hall previously shot an eagle on the same hole this season. Dozier and Roance post solid rounds with 37 and 36 39. Evans has been missing. Scroggins improves with a 42. A Flag Tournament is planned for July 5 as a handicap event. players should announce by Saturday.

BE. W. McLeod Wilmer Hall Pick Dozier Jeff Roance New Orleans Jeff A.W. Evans

American League leaders by The Associated Press

Gehrig and Rolfe lead in RBIs while Averill and Greenberg pace multiple categories. Walker and Bell top hits and doubles with Bonura close behind. Selkirk and Greenberg share homers. Chapman and Walker lead steals. Lawson leads pitching with 9 2.

Associated Press Gehrig Yankees Rolfe Averill Indians Tigers Bonura White Sox Walker Bell Browns Vosmik Kubel Stone Senators Selkirk Greenberg Chapman Red Sox Lawson Ruffing Hudlin

National League Batting and Pitching Leaders Listed

Medwick leads batting with 403 at bats for the Cardinals while Waner tops with 379 for the Pirates. Medwick and Galan share runs with 56. Medwick drives in 71 and Mize 48 for St. Louis. Waner and Medwick tie 94 hits. Medwick again 27 doubles with J. Martin 21. Vaughan 10 triples and Handley 9. Medwick 16 homers alongside Ott 16 for the Giants. Galan has 12 stolen bases and J. Martin 9. Bryan leads pitching 6 1 with Cubs, Lonce and Feete also noted.

Medwick Cardinals Waner Pirates Galan Cubs Mize Waner Pirates Joe Medwick J. Martin Vaughan Handley

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Malaria Relief

A historical ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as fast relief for chills and fever from malaria. It claims proven merit and a double effect by relieving symptoms and building the patient up. Available at drug stores in 50 cent and one dollar sizes, with the larger offering better value.

Grove

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