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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1933
Page
6
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation pledges between 15000 and 20000 to Lawrence County for road work. Mary Clyde Garner directs social services with five field workers and a county office staff. Workers visit homes to assess needs and pay one dollar per day for two to three days weekly.
The minstrel program scheduled for Tuesday night at the Ninth Street Methodist church has been postponed. A new date will be announced later.
A pastor denounces slander and malicious gossip as cowardly and unChristian. He urges truth telling, magnifying good in others, and lifting a brother up, citing Leviticus and ancient brandings as warnings. He laments the harm of gossip and calls for a new era of honesty and benevolence.
At a Huntsville meeting of coaches in the eighth district several North Alabama schools including Guntersville Rogersville Huntsville Joe Bradley Gurley Florence Sheffield and Tuscumbia joined a new governing group. Attendees listed include Long Elkmont Campbell Decatur Keene Cullman and others as organizers consider aligning rules with the state athletic association. Observers note possible split with Birmingham and Jefferson County schools forming a separate body. The Tennessee Valley loop aims to stage annual championships across athletic activities.
Rogersville defeated Haleyville 33 to 27 in the finals at Tuscumbia to win the district tournament for the fourth consecutive time. Ted Springer led the winners with a tournament total of 65 points.
Yam Yaryan, long time catcher with the Birmingham Barons, has signed to manage the Jasper semi pro squad for the coming season. Jasper aims to field a fast, competitive club this year.
The Washington and Lee Generals captured the Southern Conference wrestling title on Saturday night with four wins in eight events. Virginia Military Institute finished as runner-up.
Barney speaks to a troubled crowd, urging personal responsibility and the vote as the path out of depression. Sills counters with a hard edged appeal while Elise watches, and a dark chant from Sylvan Park unsettles the audience as the crowd shifts away.
In the eighth district finals Geraldine edged Huntsville 29 to 27 after an overtime thriller. Decatur fell to Crimsons 35 to 17 in the semifinals while other round results included Gurley over Parkville and Crossville defeating Susan Moore in earlier rounds.
Sammy Miller and Stanley Buersch , wrestlers, were seriously injured Friday on the Bee Line highway between Falkville and Cullman. Their car was sideswiped by another vehicle. They received medical care in Cullman and are not believed to be in danger, but will miss competition for some time.
The prohibition fight shifts days with a Thursday deadline and a potential Friday legislative day. The Mullins bill schedules a state convention for August 22 to decide on a prohibition repeal amendment from Congress. A Mobile Rep. bill, awaiting final House action, would also set a June 13 convention and determine delegates amid ironed out differences. Economy bills command attention with McGowin and Goode measures under review and a school textbooks price inquiry resuming. Both houses convene at noon.
Athens Alabama witnessed a marriage of Miss Maurice Officer daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Officer and John Rowe Witty son of the late George M Witty and Mrs Witty. Both are well known among the younger set in the area where they have lived for many years.
Announcement was made of cancellation of tonight's wrestling event due to a banking holiday. Legion post officials expect plans for a big card next week when the holiday ends and government actions may conclude the break. Chris Jordan, matchmaker, began arranging the next week's bout lineup immediately after the cancellation.
A Wheaton Illinois firm offers a 1933 World’s Fair Gas Saver and Engine Oiler claimed to boost mpg to 87 with a simple wrench on most cars. Promises quick profit to agents, big commissions, and a free sample on request.
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