Blaze Seals Effort In Piper Mine Fire
Miners battled a subterranean fire at the Piper Alabama mine to seal the blaze that has burned since last Friday. One worker, Birler Pierce, 27, was overcome by fumes but not seriously hurt. State mining officials led efforts as crews cleared eight rooms and prepared to seal the fire inside.
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Piper
Ala
Hestowsek
Birler Pierce
State Mining Bureau
William Hillhouse
T. B. Thompson
Company Vice
Hillhouse
Thompson
Little Cahaba Coal Mining Company
Boothton
Banker Stricken Attending Game in Birmingham
Paul Angell 45 vice president of the First National Bank of Birmingham died after collapsing at a baseball game. A Birmingham native, he had worked at the bank since high school. Survived by widow a daughter Lynette Angell a son Paul Angell Jr a sister Mrs H Pomeroy and three brothers J W Angell J J Angell and B Angell Indianapolis funeral set for Tuesday.
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Birmingham
Ala
Paul Angell
First National Bank of Birmingham
Angell
Lynette Angell
H. Pomeroy
J. W. Angell
J. J. Angell
B. Angell
Indianapolis
Revival Begins At Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
A two weeks revival started Sunday at the Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church. Large crowds heard Rev. C. L. Dobbs deliver two sermons. Rev. J Vernon Rich of Huntsville is expected to arrive to continue preaching. Evening services are at 7 30 with additional daily sessions at 10 a m and 7 30 p m.
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Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
C. L. Dobbs
J. Vernon Rich
Huntsville
Long Fortynine Mile Texas Mexico Highway Advice
The text explains a straightest way for forty seven miles southward from Laredo Texas along the new highway to Mexico. It notes flag etiquette for half mast procedures and mentions United Mike in a brief fragment.
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Laredo
Texas
Dr Bradford Knapp Dies Former Texas Tech Leader
Dr Bradford Knapp 67 former president of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute and head of Texas Technological College died of a heart ailment in Lubbock. He previously led Oklahoma A and M and Arkansas and was son of Seaman A Knapp the Father of Extension Service. Survivors include his widow and five children: Dewitt Knapp Linb bock Roger Knapp New Orleans Bradford Knapp Jr Washington Mrs Irvin Hurst Oklahoma City and Virginia Knapp.
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Lubbock
Texas
Bradford Knapp
Texas Technological College
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Knapp
Oklahoma A. and M. College
College of Agriculture
University of Arkansas
Texas College
Seaman A. Knapp
South
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Federal Farm Board
Europe
Department of Agriculture
Maryland Agricultural College
Dewitt Knapp
Linbbock
Roger Knapp
New Orleans
Washington
Irvin Hurst
Oklahoma City
Virginia Knapp
Opening Day Scoring Blitz Shapes Early 1930s Standings
Yesterday's Stars highlights performances from Harry Danning and Bob Weiland in the Giants and Cardinals split. Bob Johnson leads Athletics with eight RBIs in a 8-3 opener over the Browns. Elbie Fletcher and Paul Derringer drive late wins. Charley Gehringer homers twice and doubles in a 18-12 Tigers win over Washington. Cubs, Dodgers exchange early wins as Asbell and Fitzsimmons star in two games. Chapman's key hits pace Red Sox win. Walker carries White Sox in second game with a homer.
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Associated Press
Harry Danning
Giants
Bob Weiland
Cardinals
Danning
Weiland
Bob Johnson
Athletics
Browns
Mace Brown
Johnny Rizzo
Pirates
Brown
Phillies
Rizzo
Charley Ruffing
Yankees
Indians
Elbie Fletcher
Bees
Paul Derringer
Reds
Charley Gehringer
Tigers
Washington
Jim Asbell
Cubs
Fred Fitzsummons
Dodgers
Asbell
Fitzsimmons
Ben Chapman
Red Sox
Gerald Walker
White Sox
Chapman
Walker
Selection of Is Vital for Figure Shaping Fashion Advice
A Central Press beauty column offers tips for women with square athletic figures. It advises choosing outfits to create a waistline illusion with knee length tunics, shaped sleeves, and belts, and suggests necklines such as a Vionnet style to soften square lines while avoiding overpowering busts and hips.
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Central Press
Becoming Clothing For Athletic Type Girl
Advice on fashion for an athletic type female figure emphasizes avoiding severe tailored suits and coats that can look stocky, steering away from excessive frills. Opt for small to medium prints, soft drapes, and flared skirts with well fitted blouses to create a flattering line.
Division leaders win twin bills in Southeastern League
Pensacola Fans defeat Mobile 11-2 and 2-1 as first division leaders extend their lead. Anniston wins both games against Gadsden 7-4 and 7-4 with Lena Styles guiding a big-inning attack. Selma splits with Montgomery 6-1 and 3-7. Meridian and Jackson also split.
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Montgomery
Ala
Pensacola
Mobile
Anniston
Gadsden
Pensacola Fliers
Stong
Williams
Ram
Lena Styles
Selma
Sharp
Meridian
Jackson
Scrappers
Raymond Pepper Awaits Eye Surgery Outcome for Baseball Return
Raymond Pepper has returned from St. Louis after a second eye operation and awaits results. He estimates a couple of weeks are needed to judge if the procedure restores enough sight for a potential return to big league baseball.
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Raymond Pepper
St. Louis
Pepper
Community Notes From Eva and Lebanon Area
Morbidity and social updates from Morgan County detail illnesses at Miner and colitis affecting Loyd Hall. Visitation reports include Ruth and Evelyn Smith with Opal Smith of Eva route 1, James Hamilton with B. G. Hall family, Bron Holmes with Dolphus Dunlap, H. M. Bell with Una Thomas of Lebanon, and Rev. W. C Brown and family at Eva. Local plans mention attending decoration at Hamey’s Chapel.
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Eva
Miner
Ruth
Evelyn Smith
Opal Smith
James Hamilton
B. G. Hall
Bron Holmes
Dolphus Dunlap
H. M. Bell
Una Thomas
Lebanon
W. C Brown
Little
Loyd Hall
Hamey's Chapel
Guldahl Wins Crown Twice in Open Championship
Ralph Guldahl repeats as U S Open champion at Cherry Hills finishing with 284 two under par after a final 69. The Dallas born star led late after a steady run with early rivals Metz Hines Picard, then held off challengers to repeat as national open winner and claim 1000 dollars. He defends his title next at the Western Open in St Louis.
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Russ Newland
Denver
Ralph Guldahl
Texas
Bobby Jones
Guldahl
Cherry Hills
Guildahl
Henry Picard
Hershey
Dick Metz
Chicago
Jimmy Hines
New York
Metz
Hines
Picard
Jim Barnes
Walter Hagen
Dallas
United States
St. Louis
Major League Leaders AP American and National Leagues
The Associated Press lists leaders by league. American: batting Averill and Trosky 374 and 370. runs Lewis 44, Foxx 43. RBIs Foxx 69, Averill 50. hits Travis 11, Lewis 69. doubles Cronin and Cramer 16. triples Averill 7, Keltner Heath 5. home runs Foxx 18, Johnson 15. steals Lewis 10, Kreevich 9. pitching Grove 10 1, Kennedy 9 1. National: batting Lavagetto 360, Lombardi 359. runs Ott 49, Hack 39. RBIs Ott 49, Medwick 43. hits McCormick 70, Moore 68. doubles McCormick 18, Martin 17. triples Mize 6, Gut teridge 3. home runs Goodman 14, Ott 12. steals Stalan Hack 6. pitching Brown 8 2, Lee 7 2.
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Associated Press
Averill
Cleveland
Trosky
Lewis
Washington
Foxx
Boston
Travis
Cronin
Cramer
Keltner
Heath
Lavagetto
Brooklyn
Lombardi
Cincinnati
Ott
New York
Hack
Chicago
Medwick
St. Louis
McCormick
Moore
Martin
Philadelphia
Mize
Gutteridge
Rizzo
Suhr
Pittsburgh
Goodman
Riggs
Stalan
Brown
Lee
Jacksonville State Teachers College to build three structures
Plans announced by Dr. C. W. Daugette president to construct three buildings at Jacksonville State Teachers College. Two of the structures are valued at 167000 dollars each. The project aims to expand facilities at the Alabama institution.
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Jacksonville
Ala
Jacksonville State Teachers College
C. W. Daugette
Major Dixon for Goodwin in 1939 House race
Rep R T Goodwyn of Montgomery announced active support from Frank M Dixon for clerk of the 1939 House. Dixon’s campaign manager Probate Judge Alex Brantley of Pike County sent a letter praising Dixon’s backing. Goodwyn faces incumbent Edward F Taylor who has backing from Montgomery Mayor W A Gunter.
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Goodwyn
Edward F. Taylor
Montgomery
W. A. Gunter
Alabama
Ray Henson
Tax Commission
Memorial Service Held for W C W Members
A memorial service for all deceased Woodmen of the World in Limestone County was held at the First Christian church in Athens. Members marched from the local hall to the church with relatives seated in honor as W. Floyd Hamilton, secretary of the lodges, led the service.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County
First Christian Church
W. Floyd Hamilton
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