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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1934
Page
6
A string of aphorisms and satirical quips on aging, effort, emotion, and perception runs through a collection of short dialogues and captions. Witty lines reference politics, love, and daily life, ending with a neighborly jab at health and self-display.
A political notice from Judge Noooksaat te Aiabeme announces candidacy and urges voters to consider the ballot measure. The item presents the race context and expected civic impact.
The film Bottoms Up opens today at the Princess Theatre with Buddy DeSylva directing and David Butler at the helm. John Boles shines as the singing hero while Paterson delivers a strong performance, with four songs poised to become hits including Waiting at the Gate for Katy and Turn on the Moon.
A string of humorous vignettes on ambition love and vanity. Jests touch on beauty parlors insurance schemes awkward flirtations gym life and social pretense with punchy one liners and wry observations. The bits finish with a quip about judging others by company kept.
Sewell, the Decatur baseball standout, plays for the Toledo Mud Hens in the American Association as both pitcher and pinch hitter. He appeared in box scores three times last week, winning as a pitcher but going hitless as a pinch hitter.
MARION Alabama June 4 Special Dr Henry Alford Porter pastor of the First Baptist church Charlottesville Va will be the chief inspirational speaker at the annual Baptist Young People's Union convention and assembly at Judson College June 10 15 Davis Cooper Jr of Montgomery director of education and training of the Baptist State Executive Board is in general charge of the meetings.Porter a native Canadian and MacMasters University graduate has led churches in Atlanta Dallas Louisville St Louis and Oklahoma City He will speak daily to delegates and Baptist leaders will conduct classes lecture and plan the 1934 36 state B Y P U program A full recreational program is planned Officers president Edgar Fulton Jr Mobile vice president John Frank Nolen Tuscaloosa junior intermediate leader Mrs Henry Rogers Montgomery recording secretary Associate directors Henry Rogers Montgomery Edgar Fulton Mobile and Chester Quarles Newton.
Probate Court granted letters of Administration on May 26 1934 to Mrs Jodie Entrekin administratrix of the estate of Frank Entrekin deceased Morgan County notice to creditors to present claims within the lawful period or be barred May 28 June 4-11
Goodyear defeated Town Creek 11 to 7 before a good crowd. Pop Johnson filled in at first base and had three singles in five at bats. Terry led the Creekers with two hits including a home run for the visitors. Smith pitched a full game, allowing two hits after the third inning. The Wingfoots travel to Parkville next Saturday to face Winnie Waller’s Independents.
Ray Pepper ranks seventh in the American League batting average as announced Sunday. In 34 games he has 131 at bats with 47 hits and 24 runs, a .359 season mark. Pepper added one hit in four at bats as the Browns beat the Indians, while the Yankees defeated the Athletics 5 to 3 to seize pennant chase position.
Birmingham edged New Orleans and Nashville in a tight set while Atlanta lost. Little Rock rolled to a 10-1 win as Memphis and Knoxville posted losses and Chattanooga won 5-4.
The American League results include New York 5 over Philadelphia 3 and Detroit 11 over Chicago 2 along with Boston 7 over Washington 2 and St Louis 12 over Cleveland 8. The National League games show Pittsburgh 4 over St Louis 2 and Brooklyn 5 over Boston 1 while Philadelphia 6 defeated New York 2 and Chicago beat Cincinnati 1.
Former world heavyweight boxing champion will referee Tuesday night’s wrestling program at Mar tin arena. The all star card features Tuffy Cleet and Speedy Yence, two top ringmen, as the Tingvillians face a former heavyweight champion keeping them in line.
International League entries show Albany 21-11 and Syracuse 7-0 along with Baltimore 8-1, Newark 5-11 and Toronto 8-2, Montreal 4-6 as the only games scheduled. American Association results include Toledo 5-4, Indianapolis 4-3, Columbus 14-0, Louisville 6-3, Milwaukee 6, Minneapolis 2, and Kansas City 5, St. Paul 4.
Notch announces an application for a pardon for Hewlett Terry to be made to the Pardoning Board. The notice is dated May 28 with June 4 listed as key dates.
In Dixie Amateur League play Troy defeated Montgomery 5 to 3 while Dothan routed Eufaula 15 to 1 and Union Springs outscored Ozark 8 to 3.
The schedule lists Birmingham visiting New Orleans, Chattanooga at Knoxville, and Atlanta traveling to Nashville for today’s matchups.
Two upcoming high school football matchups listed: Dothan at Bufaula, Montgomery at Ozark, and Troy at Abbeville plus two games noted.
Levin Bessie Boyd Ross Joy Flant Mrs H N Puri foy A N Smith and George Le Boone returned from Monte pec where they attended the Epworth League assembly.
Fragmentary OCR text notes the removal of a person named Mrs. rebound Bibb from Belle Mina. Missing details prevent full identification of event, dates, or officials involved.
Columnist criticizes police brutality after witnessing a photo of officers beating a man and woman. He contrasts brave rescuers with the misconduct of a few officers and notes several fighters turning to police careers. He recalls historic incidents and defends honest cops while condemning sadists.
Alabama Hosierymen played a doubleheader in Columbia and at Alabama Park, dropping a twin bill by scores of 4-1 and 10-3 to Massachusetts Knitting Mill. McRight led Alabama with a pair of hits in the first game while Waldrop and Hurst limited the Arab squad. Huston, Flynn, and Williams starred for Decatur in the twin bill, before Alabama Park hosting Athens on Thursday at 4.
The Capital Motor Line has taken over operations of the Cumberland Coach Company, serving North Alabama and South Tennessee. New schedules will be announced immediately.
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