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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1928

Page

6

Kimbrough Named New Chief of Industrial Clubs

The article reports Kimbrough winning unanimous endorsement as head of the Industrial circuit. It notes Garrett and Cooper-Wells’ player-manager role, Decatur Athletic Club’s plea, Alabama Power Co.’s earlier entry proposal, and upcoming Saturday games between Cooper-Weiss and Arch, plus Junior Chamber of Commerce vs Decatur Boxmen.

Kimbrough Tur J. E. Garrett Cooper-Wells Kr. Garrett Lelub Decatur Athletic Club Garrett Decatur Decatur Athletic Alabama Power Co

Baldridge to Leave Moulton Alabama Pastor Weighs Move

P B Baldridge pastor of the local Baptist church in Moulton Alabama has tendered his resignation to go to Gadsden but will stay through June. He has served three to four years with active civic work in the Civic Club fairs PTA schools and community causes. His departure will be a distinct loss to the local Baptist congregation and to community affairs.

Moulton Ala P. B. Baldridge Gadsden Parent Teachers’ Association

Farm Survey to Be Taken

A. L. Lang of the Lawrence county board of education is appointed to oversee a county survey this week. The study aims to gather data on farm activities and products to aid government relations with rural areas. It covers crop varieties, acreage, work stock, and fertilizer use.

Moulton Ala A. L. Lang Lawrence County

Tillie Walker Sent To Bonesetter For Treatment

Tillie Walker a former major leaguer and Greenville South Atlantic League star is sent by Joe Bonesetter Reese for treatment. Tillie is the brother of outfielder Walker on the Junior Chamber of Commerce squad here.

Tillie Walker Greenville Joe Bonesetter Reese Tillie Walker

Mary Pickrel Plans Adult School Work in Florence Normal

Miss Mary Pickrel supervisor of elementary schools in Lawrence county visited Moulton on her way to Florence Normal for summer instruction. She recently joined the Lawrence county board of education and will direct the adult opportunity schools. She will attend the adult illiteracy conference at Seaya with Norman authorities later this week.

Moulton Ala Mary Pickrel Lawrence County Florence Normal Seaya

Trust in Decatur Drives Confidence and Self Initiation

In Decatur supporters stress belief in her capability to move forward with projects. Community leaders note personal momentum and proactive actions shaping local developments.

Balloonist Killed in Greensburg Free Balloon Race

Lieutenant Paw Evert was killed near Greensburg Pennsylvania shortly after the national free balloon race began. Details are scarce as investigators examine the scene and collect evidence.

Tieutenant Paw Evert Greensburg Ea Ciemeeenen

Southern League Matchups Today

Atlanta travels to Nashville Birmingham visits Chattanooga Little Rock heads to New Orleans Memphis plays Mobile at today.

Southern League W. Lyonet Birmingham eGo Memphis New Orleans Nwerenewees Mobile A Ones Steere Nokes Cha Waoscos Little Rock Sete Atlanta Nashville Chattanooga Little Rock New Olevans Mobile

Baseball schedules and scores from multiple leagues

Major and minor league games listed with matchups including Philadelphia at St Louis Washington at Chicago Boston at Detroit New York at Cleveland St Louis at New York Cincinnati at Brooklyn Brava at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Boston Atlanta 12 Nashville rain Little Rock 3 New Orleans 2. other games rain Watson 4 St Louis 1. Weather and park beautification notes follow.

Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis Boston Detroit Chicago Washington Cincinnati St. Lou New York Pittsburgh Senese Philadelphia Wees American Associa St. Paul Ptemmere In Dees Brooklyn Brava Pittsburgh Atlanta Nashville Little Rock New Orleans

Mills Will Play In Athens Saturday

The Connecticut Mills team travels to Athens for its first out-of-town game to meet the Volunteer Knitting Company group on their diamond. Athens is said to have a fast lineup and manager Huggins’ charges will be tested on the road.

Connecticut Mills Athens Huggins

Mission Night at St Pauls Lutheran Sunday Evening

St Pauls Lutheran church will host Mission Night on Sunday at 7 30 o clock under Walther League auspices. The program features essays a mission quiz and a map study for attendees.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church The Walther League

Gibson Still Out for Wells Baseball Follow-Up

Carl Gibson of the Wells baseball team remains sidelined with a foot injury suffered during practice two weeks ago as the squad continues its preparations with limited player availability.

Gibson Carl Gibson Wells

County board of revenue to hold regular session next Monday

The county board of revenue will meet in regular monthly session next Monday morning at which time the board will discuss routine financial matters and review prior minutes.

County Board of Revenue

Sand Placed on Conn Mills Diamond for Games

Ten loads of sand will be placed on the Connecticut Mills baseball diamond between now and the next game. Management aims to keep the field in proper shape for visiting clubs and to have the best playing surface in the city during the season.

Connecticut Mills Connecticut Mills Co

Ol' Sel Welcomed By Baseball Fans

The return of Ol' Sel today was warmly welcomed by baseball fans here. Rain over the past two weeks left fields mudded and soft, and clear weather was seen as needed to get the diamonds ready for use Thursday and Saturday for the Industrial loop contests.

Ol’ Sel

New Precautions Rolled Out At Malone Pool

Malone Pool elevates sanitation with a liquid soap system in both shower rooms and a compulsory pre use shower. The checker system mirrors Rickwood Field practices in Birmingham. Rented swimsuits will undergo a 10 minute disinfection to ensure cleanliness for all patrons.

Malone Alabama Mana Rickwood Field Ingham Birmingham Barons

Westside Church To Host Chorus and Quartets Night

Singers and quartets led by the Vinson boys quartet will perform at Westside Presbyterian Church. The program opens at 7 30 p m with M McCulloch presiding and the public warmly invited to attend in the local county.

Westsidebyterian Vinson Boys M. McCulloch

Mayor's Court Fines Tallied in Hartselle

In Hart selle the mayor's court Tuesday morning imposed fines on several cases. Two driving while intoxicated offenses each carry 28 dollars, three prohibition violations total 214 dollars, two public drunkenness offenses 28 dollars, and one traffic law violation 98 dollars.

Board to Reconsider Action on County Health Unit Funding

The board will revisit its earlier decision to withdraw county appropriations to the county health unit made at the last meeting.

Time

Community Si Is Set For Friday At Austinville Church

An Austinville Baptist church program led by Tommis Sparkman is planned for Friday. A large county group of singers is expected to participate in the event.

Austinville

Adds To Property At Bridge Approach

W H Hill proprietor of Hills A Drive It Baitt gttted added to property at the corner of Wilson avenue and Alabama street the proposed site of a filling station which will be erected by Mrs Hill Mr HM now holds 95 foot frontage on Alabama street and 180 foot frontage on Wilson avenue

W. H. Hill Hill Wilson Avenue Alabama Street

Jeffries to Leave for Camp Sunday with Team

The Junior Chamber of Commerce baseball squad will have Happy Jeffries for the camp Sunday in Anniston. He is expected to appear in the lineup against Decatur Bot and Basket Factory Saturday, then depart Sunday for four to six weeks. Jeffries starred at Branham and Hughes, captaining football and baseball, a three letter athlete, senior class head, and senior captain in the school military establishment.

Merce Jeffries Anniston Afeb Branham and Hughes

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