Essay enters national prize contest from Alabama winner
Montgomery June 15 AP Among 48 essays now being considered for the national prize health authorities review Louis K. Johnson Brundidge boy who won the state contest in Alabama His essay The Problem of the Mosquito and Other Insect Life in Relation to Sanitation Health and Industry was chosen for the state prize by Dr J N Baker state health officer Dr A Harman state superintendent of education and Pete B Harman Jr secretary of state The national winner will receive 500 and 200 for expenses to Washington to receive the prize from Admiral Cary T Grayson director of the contest
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Montgomery
Ala
Louis K. Johnson
Alabama
Johnson
J. N. Baker
Pete B. Harman
Girl Scouts Open New Clubhouse Near Elkmont
A permanent lodge and clubhouse near Elkmont, north of Athens, opens for the county Girl Scouts. The first camp was held this week with mothers of several girls acting as chaperones, and the center will host numerous summer gatherings and camps.
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Athens
Ala
Girl Scouts
Elkmont
Limestone Drys Call Special Meeting at Courthouse
The county dry forces plan a special meeting at the courthouse on Saturday to organize against repealing the eighteenth amendment. The call is issued by B. D. Peck, president of the local organization.
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Athens
Ala
B. D. Peck
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
Southern League results feature Nashville 10 Birmingham 9 and Chattanooga 7 New Orleans 4. American League games saw Boston 13 New York 5 and St Louis 14 Chicago 1 while Detroit 13 Cleveland 2. American Association lists Toledo 8 Milwaukee 17. International League shows Rochester 13 Jersey City 12 and Baltimore 6 6 with Montreal 8 0.
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Nashville
Birmingham
Memphis
Knoxville
Atlanta
Little Rock
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Boston
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Chicago
American Association
Toledo
Milwaukee
Montreal
Albany
Newark
Toronto
Rochester
Jersey City
Buffalo
Baltimore
Huntsville
Andling
Abahpoase
Robertson
Graham
Btyles
T. Stewart
Atlanta Swaim
Woodard
Long
Mittwede
Robinson
National League
York
Scott
Grammar
Johnson
Sandlin
Chicabo
Richards
Brooklyn Sa
Philadelphia
Hartselle
Newberry
Gentry
Leson
Eng
Douglass
Legion Expects Record Crowd for Tuesday Wrestling
Decatur fans fill Martin arena for Tuesdays Appreciation Night show with paddings tight. Officials fear the present seating may be insufficient if weather favors a larger turnout. The program features Alex Ripper Reeves, former Florida all-Southern guard, and Stan West in the preliminaries.
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American Legion Today
Martin Arena
Decatur
Alabama
Alex Ripper Reeves
University of Florida
all-Southern Guard
Stan West
Peyton Defeats Athenians Again in Fast Game
Earl Peyton pitched effectively for Decatur High, defeating Athens 3 to 1 at Alabama Park. Peyton doubled and scored on Bronaugh's triple in the eighth, while Agee led the locals with two singles. Armstrong and Wilkerson contributed for Athens, and Landers returned to the lineup with a single.
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L. A. Barron
Athens
Earl Peyton
Trojan
Limestone Clan
Alabama Park
Decatur
Peyton
Williams
Bronaugh
Holland
West
Landers
Agee
Armstrong
Wilkerson
Johnson
Crowder
Hall
Bill Landers
Florence
Armstrong Crowder
Martin
Beasley
Lanier
Whitt
Hatchett
Grisham
Wertin
Esnieee Williams
R. Coffman
Ai Railaes Holland
Scott
Cf Ee
Arlington Classic Looms Over 1933 Campaign
The Arlington Classic at Arlington Park Chicago on July 15 draws three year olds for 35000 added purse and a potential 1933 title. Khayyam heads Head Play in a standout field with Ladysman Bradley entries and other contenders. results will influence year-end standings. The page also notes boxing and track activity around June and mentions Barsey Ross Canzoneri fight and Bobby Coombs joining the Athletics.
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Arlington Park
Chicago
Mr. Khayyam
Head Play
Mr Khayyam
Red Tim
W R. Coe
Barsey Ross
Tony Canzoneri
Tony
Canzoneri
Henry Hall
Detroit
Bobby Coombs
Jack
Bailiwick
Connie Mack
Duke University
Gold Basil Leads Dark-Ever Contenders In Derby Preview
Gold Basil a likely pace setter dominates the Derby talk with Sun Archer Dark Winter and War Glory War Stripes as looming challengers. On the day Athens 222 000 010 000 shows Mr Khayyam winning with Play and Ladysman in minor roles amid a string of base hits and errors.
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Gold Basil
Willis Sharpe Kilmer
Sun Archer
War Glory
Mr. Khayyam
Ladysman
Synod Camp Near Talladega Holds Youth Gathering
The Intermediate camp of the Synod of Alabama will run June 15 to 25 at Shocco Springs after the Presbyterian young people's conference. About 175 delegates attended the conference. over 50 youths from across Alabama are expected at the camp. Postgraduate certificates were awarded to five attendees, with names including James Cantrell and Frances Middleton.
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Talladega
Ala
Synod of Alabama
Presbyterian Young People's Conference
Shocco Springs
Here
Jack McMichael
Birmngham
Ida Marshall McClure
Billy Winter
Mobile
Alice Melson
Selma
Margaret McLeod
Camden
Charlotte Browder
Dadeville
Carolyn G Cooper
Jennie Ohme
Sueer Ene Eutaw
Joe Whitesdale
Hall Woodall
Mary Lee Patton
Oxford
Hayes Clark
Dothan
James Cantrell
Frances Middleton
Birmingham
Robert Stewart
Montgomery
Nora Mattison
Emma Lee Kahally
Ray Minette
Methodist Young People’s Assembly
Today's Temperature Report Shows 78/51 Range
The weather bulletin notes a maximum of 78 degrees and a minimum of 51 degrees for the past 24 hours ending at 7 am.
Greyhounds Face Huntsville Juniors in Football Clash
The Greyhounds travel to Huntsville to play the American Legion Junior team today. McCluskey and Garnett will handle the batteries for the Greyhounds.
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Greyhounds
Huntsville
American Legion
McCluskey and Garnett
Rockets Finally Take A Victory At Hartselle
Huntsville Rockets rallied to defeat Hartselle 6 to 2 after a four run eighth inning. Robinson of Hartselle had three hits including a triple in four at bats. Tom Stewart started for Huntsville and contributed to the win.
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Marvin Gentry
Huntsville Rockets
Hartselle
Robinson
Tom Stewart
Rocket
In Memphis George Lawrence Featured in Local Memoir
A brief note highlights George Lawrence in Memphis, mentioning his connection to a local business mission and community scene, with emphasis on his Memphis ties and civic engagement.
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Memphis
George Lawrence
Steden
Oma
Mission
Huntsville Rockets Face Trojans Friday in Holiday Week End
Al Harvey, a young pitcher, likely starts for the locals as the Rockets visit the Trojans Friday. Harvey has dominated the league, securing two wins in league play and two more non league starts this season.
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Huntsville Rockets
Trojans
Hartselle
al Harvey
Fish Fry at Swan Lake Hosted by HM B Spivey
HM B Spivey hosted a Swan Lake fish fry for the Singer Sewing Machine Co employer Wednesday evening. Guests included W P Brock of Birmingham state supervisor J W Cooper former Decatur branch manager now in Shelbyville W H Coffin Annis ton C E Spurlock M E King W F James of Cullman Herschel McKelvey J F Hitt Miss Paul Love Mrs A E McKelvey and Mr and Mrs Leonard Robertson.
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HM. B Spivey
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Swan Lake
W. P. Brock
Birmingham
State Super
J. W. Cooper
Decatur Branch
Shelbyville
W. H. Coffin
Anniston
C. E. Spurlock
M. E. King
W. F. James
Cullman
Herschel McKelvey
J. F. Hitt
Paul Love
A. E. McKelvey
Leonard Robertson
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Cement
Decatur Coal & Mfg. CO
Arther Jones
Mer
W. L. Pet
Athens Wrireeen
Harteelle Socineent Pracornacescenany
Legion
Arena
Bradley
Barn Swallow
SYNOD
Presbyterian
Belated Rally
Woodall’s
Woodall
Moulton Highway
Interstate Highway
Amon
Rieti
Ed Beto
Alabama Power Company
Omnny Goodman
Omaha
William Cody
Buffalo Bill
Spictor Hugo
Goodric Silvertown Tire
Lim
Nis
Nandecine Safety League
Silvertown Safety League
Goodrich Gealer
Safety League
Goodrich Safety
Silvertown
Golden Ply
Goodrich
Silvertown, Inc
Lee & Oak Streets
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