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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1933
Page
6
The article reports steady sales growth for Pan Am Orange Pan Am gasoline since its May 27 launch. Mr. Ralston cites strong Southern demand and dealer reports of higher mileage and durability from the anti knock formula.
Chevrolet dealers reported 65,761 new car and truck sales at retail in May 1932, the largest single month since June 1931, announced by President W. S. Knudsen. May 1933 five months total reached 226,388 vs 200,792 in 1932, with each May ten day period showing gains over the previous year.
Tiger Kelley faces German challenger Hans Wagner in the weekly main show at the auditorium in Birmingham Tuesday evening. Wagner recently arrived to meet Stanley Buersch in Decatur and has impressed in larger cities. Freddie Knichel returns tomorrow night to wrestle Joe Turner after last week's strong fan response.
Southern League results include Birmingham 7 Birmingham 3 and Knoxville 5 while Atlanta won 2. American League games show Chicago 6 Detroit 1 and New York 8 Boston 7. Philadelphia beat St. Louis 13 to 6. National League standings feature Philadelphia 7 New York 5 and Pittsburgh 11 St. Louis 3. International League lists Buffalo 10 Albany 4 and Toronto 13 Jersey City 7.
Little Rock at Atlanta Memphis at Knoxville St Louis at Chicago Chicago at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
The monthly Y W A meeting at Central Baptist church is postponed to next Monday due to the illness of the president.
Union Springs Alabama June 12 Farmers in Bullock County plant 400 acres to soybeans this year up from 5 acres last year. The crop promises excellent hay and grazing.
The veteran pitcher Walter Johnson, known as the Big Train, is set to manage the Cleveland Indians and revitalize a faltering club led by Wes Ferrell. Johnson faces tough tasks to improve slumping hitters and steady the infield, with owner Bradley demanding a winner and stern measures possible.
A historical note recalls Blacksmith Burley of Birmingham a 140 year ago southpaw known for a famed punch that killed a horse. His rivalry with English heavyweight Champion Gentleman John Jackson faded after an alarmed sheriff halted plans, leaving Burley with a free berth due to his unorthodox stance.
Georgia League list recalls 1903 04 team with Barnett Gamble Sorber Sanford Dunlap Steele McCauley Hopkins King Bailey and Bob Gamble as lineup. League included Columbia Chattanooga Knoxville Sheffield Decatur Bessemer Dalton Pulaski Huntsville Anniston. Games played on the water tower diamond.
Percy Beard world record holder of the 120 yard high hurdles will compete in two more meets after a strong start at the New York Athletic Club spring games. He will run at the Metropolitan A A U. meet on June 17 and likely finish his outdoor track career at the National A A U. meet in Chicago on June 30.
The league leading Decatur Trojans powered past opponents with 100 runs for and 53 against. Bronaugh tops home runs with two, McRight has one four ply homer, Holland leads doubles with five, Williams has 12 steals. Peyton leads pitching with three wins in four starts.
Mixed eggs and regional produce priced per bushel per dozen or crate. New sweet potatoes per bushel and various fruits including strawberries raspberries dewberries and black walnuts with per pound prices for poultry such as hens geese ducks turkeys and guineas listed. Prices range from a few cents to over a dollar per unit.
J C Penney Company reports May 1933 gross sales of 14 432 845 34 up from 1932 by 1 787 401 51 or 14 13 percent the largest monthly gain since 1930. Cumulative Jan 1 to May 31 1933 totals 56 402 697 47 vs 57 225 271 30 last year a drop of 852 573 83 or 1 49 percent. President E C Sams cites nationwide store gains and steady volumes as prices remain unchanged.
The young people of Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church elected officers at a Friday meeting held at Miss Mattie Pettey’s home. Mrs Will Cramer was chosen teacher and president, with Modell Davis first president, Lora Field second, and Martha Zanvit third.
The report notes that stores show people are feeling better and replenishing depleted wardrobes during May. Strong consumer tone reflects improving mood and spending patterns as stores restock.
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