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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1940

Page

6

Vols edge Braves as Nashville tops Atlanta 4 3

Nashville fans breathed easier after a 4-3 victory over Atlanta bolstered by Bob Boken's clutch hits and George O oats pitching. Memphis tied Chattanooga for third after Cully Rikard launched a three run homer in a 4 0 win over Birmingham. Chattanooga’s game with Knoxville was rained out. New Orleans beat Little Rock 3 2 in the opener but lost 10 4 in the nightcap.

Associated Press Vols Association Bob Boken George Jeffoat Nashville Atlanta Crackers Memphis Chattanooga Cully Rikard Chicks Birmingham Knoxville New Orleans Little Rock

Free Americans in Berlin ambulance drivers report

The U.S. embassy was informed that all American ambulance drivers in Berlin are to be promptly freed after attempts by German high command to seize them.

Berlin Ame Ces U.S

Government to auction J Cecil Alter's snow survey pants

July 11 Salt Lake City reports the weather bureau plans a public sale of surplus equipment including pants once used by meteorologist J Cecil Alter during a snow survey. The notice lists the item as part of a surplus auction.

Salt Lake City J. Cecil Alter Alter Weather Bureau

Casey the Beaned Dodgers Pitcher Hospitalized in Johnstown

Hugh Casey 26 year old Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher was beaned by a pitched ball during an exhibition in Johnstown Pennsylvania. He was knocked unconscious but revived and taken to Mercy Hospital then to his hotel room. An x ray would determine fracture risk and a release was hoped. The Dodgers won 15 to 10 over Johnstown in the Penn State Association.

Johnstown Hugh Casey Brooklyn Dodgers Mercy Hospital Casey Dixie Walker Atlanta W. J. Murray Brooklyn Penn State Association Dodgers

Baseball results by the Associated Press

National League had no schedule. Southern Association games saw Nashville defeat Atlanta 4 to 3 and Memphis beat Birmingham 4 to 0. Little Rock edged New Orleans 2 to 1 with 0. Chattanooga at Knoxville postponed by rain.

Associated Press National League Southern Association Nashville Atlanta Memphis Birmingham Little Rock New Orleans Chattanooga Knoxville

Lightning Strikes Teen as Horse Is Shot From Under Him

Fourteen year old Wayne Ball in Greeley Colorado was struck by lightning causing his horse to be injured or killed. He was only slightly hurt and regained consciousness after the incident.

Greeley, Colo Wayne Ball

Five Points Social News From Lawrence County

Mr and Mrs Louie Waldrop return from Birmingham. Annie Mae Brown of Speake visits brother Albert Brown at Five Points. Coree Long and Opal Hill visit Decatur. Melba Jackson visits Little family. Mitchel Smith stays with Guss Smith. W H Jackson works in Birmingham visits Five Points. Families attend Decatur trips and Slip-Up picnic with many locals.

Louie Waldrop Birmingham Annie Mae Brown Speake Five Points Albert Brown Coree Long Opal Hill Decatur Melba Jackson Hazel Marie Little Mitchel Smith Guss Smith J. T. Dyke Frank McLemore Moulton W. H. Jackson Wilford Milton Aldridge Clyde Montgomery J. E. Privett Louie Kennum Forney Miller Union Jack Hamilton Austinville

Youth Union opposes compulsory military service at camp hill

The young people's Christian Union of the Universalist church, at its 52nd annual convention in Camp Hill, urged opposition to mandatory military service and rejected affiliating with the American Youth Congress.

Camp Hill Ala Young People's Christian Union the Universalist Church Young People’s Union American Youth Congress

Second Term of Summer School Begins Here

The second term of summer school will begin Monday July 15. Students should report to the junior high school by eight o'clock that morning. Teachers for the term are W. T. Jordan, Mrs. W. J. Brown, Miss Florence Smith, and Mrs. J. R. Hunter.

W.T. Jordan W. J. Brown Florence Smith J. R. Hunter

Anti Famine Crop Plan Endorsed by Alabama 4-H Leaders

Auburn July 11. A unanimous decision by Alabama 4-H leaders at their annual meeting endorses a plan for 112000 club members to plant food and feed for possible famine relief in Europe. The proposal, submitted by T A Sims, cites a letter from James Price and is to be adopted statewide. Approximately 260 leaders attend the conference.

Auburn Ala Alabama Europe T. A. Sims 4-H James Price Jefferson County Russell Terry Hartselle Howard Johnson Talladega County Doris Jackson Cullman Behal Farm Youth Organization

Feigley Named to License Post in Limestone County

O D Feigley manager of the Athens Laundry was named deputy license inspector for Limestone County by Paul M Chambers license inspector for Lauderdale Colbert and Limestone counties The appointment follows the death of James Connor who previously held Limestone in his territory Feigley will keep his duties at the laundry and Patrick M Moore was Connor’s deputy inspector in the county.

Athens Ala O. D. Feigley Limestone County Paul M. Chambers Florence Lauderdale Colbert Limestone Chambers James ©. Connor Huntsville Connor Patrick M. Moore Feigley

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues

A crossword puzzle listing across and down clues with entries like blast of wind wedges in restless chills and fever and various definitions. Clues include metal tag exclamation reduced forms and general puzzle terminology.

Family Reunion of McCaghren Family Enjoys July Fourth Barbecue

On July Fourth the McCaghren family spanning three generations gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W D McCaghren for a barbecue. Afternoon photos, ice cream and refreshments followed. Attendees included many McCaghren relatives and friends from Danville Hartselle and Decatur.

H. M. McCaghren W.D. McCaghren H.M. McCaghren P. G. McCaghren W. D. McCaghren Cecil McCaghren Bobby Billie Lottie Mae L. F. Puckett Cathryn Carolyn Raytha Long Mavis McCaghren Danville Phil Morris Hartselle H. F.roberts Fmmett McCaghren

County Opens First Mattress Making Center in Hartselle

About 400 attended the opening of the county's first mattress making center in Hartselle. One hundred twenty mattresses were produced with government cotton. Plans call for 44 centers in the county during July with openings in Collins Basham's Gap Center Grove and Chapel Hill in alphabetical order.

Hartselle Collins Basham’s Gap Center Grove Chapel Hill

Sparrow nest yields dollar found by boy in Bergstrom home

Mil ton Bergstrom 9 of ONeill Nebraska discovered a dollar bill hidden beneath six sparrow eggs in a sparrow nest. He slipped it out and returned it to circulation.

O'Neill Neb Milton Bergstrom Milton

Baseball Tonight Card Shows Rivalry Matches

The schedule lists Boston at Chicago, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, New York at St. Louis, Chicago at Boston, St. Louis at New York, Cleveland at Philadelphia, and Detroit at Washington with several night games.

L. Pet Cincinnati Brooklyn Nwwe New York Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Detroitee Cleveland Eeesene Teeters Heere Ween St. Louis Ee Meer Mneenn Washington National League Detroit

Football Schedule Promises Doubleheader Nights

Atlanta visits Nashville for a two night series while Memphis plays Birmingham in a night game. Chattanooga travels to Oxville for two games. Little Rock faces New Orleans in a night contest.

British Steamer Shenking Freed by Japanese

The 3,000 ton British steamer Shenking was released by Japanese authorities in Shanghai after 794 packages of ammunition were removed to Japanese naval fighters. Japan had seized the vessel July 9 amid a protest that she carried munitions to a belligerent country in occupied territory.

Shanghai

Daily Want Ad Highlights Desirable Apartments

Good apartments remain in demand and rental listings in the Daily Want Ad promise quick exposure. Advertisers seek fast occupancy as readers scan for affordable layouts, convenient locations, and prompt responses from landlords.

Horse Found Dead Beside Wayne With Singed Hair

A horse lay dead at the side of Wayne with singed hair and a blister on one leg, suggesting injuries from a recent incident. The scene indicates a fatal encounter or accident affecting both rider and animal. Further details were not available in the provided text.

Wayne

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