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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1933

Page

6

Timely New Film at the Princess

Frank Capra directs American Madness a bank crisis drama with Pat O Brien Kay Johnson and Gavin Gordon in key roles. The film portrays a bank run with a powerful performance by Huston and a strong Capra touch as the story examines moral tensions and social issues.

Frank Capra Ace Columbia Studios Pat O’brien Kay Johnson Dickson Gavin Gordon Huston Capra

Piney Chapel Ephesus Church Notes Highlight Youth Efforts

Services at Piney Chapel and Ephesus were well attended. Pastor Creele visited by Chas. Sr. Next Sunday A Hess of Lebanon preaches at Baptist church morning and night. Young people show strong faith, J D Goforth ill earlier, Shippe recovering, Max Shippe and Miss Matthews visited Athens. Tonstill hosted twelve Baptist youth for a BYP A outing, school bus ride included. School reports good attendance and effort to improve grades. John Griffin played harmonica at Old Fiddlers Contest last Friday night, winning 2 lbs. of prize.

Christiansshurch Creele Chas A. Hess Lebanon Baptist Church Christ's Vineyard J. D. Goforth Shippe Max Shippe Matthews Athens John Griffin

Auction Sale for Below Park Postponed in Florence

The auction sale of the Below Park at Florence offered by Leslie King, manager, has been postponed. The sale was to be held Thursday March 9. A new date will be announced soon.

Florence Leslie King

Bill Wear to Move Barber Shop to Moyes

Bill Wear, a well known local barber, will relocate to Moye's Shop in the future. He has practiced the trade here for many years.

Bill Wear Moye Mr. Wear

Community Notes Include Visits and Local Happenings

A busy period with visitors from Belle Mina and Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. Devore hosted relatives. Anna Holt remains ill. new baby for Roy Black and wife. Will Robinson visited Bayliss. school grounds improvements underway. Porter Smith and bride settled in a new home. H O A club held a meeting with farming talk and certificates awarded. Decatur visitors joined local gatherings as singing at the Baptist church is planned.

Stovall Hess Belle Mina Anna Holt A. Devore Athens W. G. Corum Louisville B. L. Rainey W. A. Whitlock J. T. Belue Noel Stewart Decatur Elizabeth Griffin Robt. Simmons W. A. Griffin Porter Smith Bride A. L. Chapin Carvie Huber Marion Muse Jake Huber the Baptist Church

River Level Drops as Gauge Reads 7.6 Feet

The Tennessee river continued to fall with a gauge reading of 7.6 feet at seven o'clock. The current drop marks ongoing decline in river water levels monitored by officials.

Tennessee

Weather report shows 53 high and 37 low today

The weather bureau records a maximum of 53 degrees and a minimum of 37 degrees up to seven o'clock this morning.

the Weather Bureau Today

Rainfall Total 0.45 Inches Overnight

Rainfall for the 24-hour period ending at 7 am measured 0.45 inches in the local area, marking the day's precipitation total.

Auburn to Hold Secret Spring Practice Scrimmage

Auburn coach Chet Wynne orders secret practice as spring drills enter final week. A Saturday Blue versus Orange scrimmage will close the 1933 spring period with 40 candidates split into two squads and selection delayed until after the last rough session.

Auburn Chet Wynne Tigers Bengals Montgomery Thunderbolt Williams Chambless Wynne Grid Warriors Williams and

Riverside High School girls basketball honors list

Letters were awarded yesterday at chapel exercises to the 1933 Riverside girls basketball team. Captain Mable Wear and 12 teammates including Mattie Lou Bean Nina Yarbrough Kathleen Yarbrough Evabell Lentz Ruth Blankenship Jane Neville Margaret King Estalena Russell Ruby Robinson Geneva Penney Cecalia Alexander Eleanor Green. Four seniors—Robinson Russell Lentz Bean—will not return next season, leaving a nucleus for a strong team.

Riverside High School Mable Wear Mattie Lou Bean Nina Yarbrough Kathleen Yarbrough Evabell Lentz Ruth Blankenship Jane Neville Margaret King Estalena Russell Ruby Robinson Geneva Penney Cecalia Alexander Eleanor Green

Horizon Pal 1 Howling and the Long List of Clues

A mixed puzzle listing numerous clues across horizontal and vertical sections. The long grid includes entries for sports terms, animals, objects, and common words, with numbers indicating position and category. Readers decipher across multiple definitions from base words to compound phrases.

Howell Out For Rest of Season With Rib Injury

Millard Howell of Tide flash will miss the rest of spring training after suffering a cracked rib in a practice game. The injury sidelines him as the team counts on others to fill punting and ball carrying duties next year.

Millard Howell Tide Flash

Scouts Hike to Hill Crest Farm and Earn Badges

Scout Troop No. 7 hiked to Hill Crest Farm on Saturday. With courtesy from Mr. and Mrs. Henry Good the group camped, built fires, cooked meals, and worked on the second class and pioneer badges by constructing a bridge and a dam. Participants included Henry Cullom John Cullom Frank Lee Chenault Raymond Parks Robert Buchanan James Adcock William Dennis Frank Troup Charles Sears William Sears John Smithers and Rev. Peter M. Dennis.

Hill Crest Farm Henry Good Peter M. Dennis Henry Cullom John Cullom Frank Lee Chenault Raymond Parks Robert Buchanan James Adcock William Dennis Frank Troup Charles Sears William Sears John Smithers

Team Aims for a Strong Run in 1934 Season

Hopes run high that the squad will go far in 1934 as fans anticipate a bold campaign and potential breakthroughs this year.

Hupke May Never Play on Grid Again

Alabama’s all Southern guard Tom Hupke lies in a Birmingham hospital after an arm operation following a Christmas auto accident. While the operation improved left hand use, reports say the injury was more serious than stated and his football future is uncertain.

Tom Hupke Alabama South Hupke Birmingham

Geraldine Seeks Further Laurels In State Tournament

Geraldine aims to defend its Alabama high school basketball title at the Capstone arena this Friday and Saturday. The 1933 finalist faces tough district rivals as Foley, Straugh, Selma Union, and other district champions join the field. Geraldine and Huntsville represent the eighth district in the state championship lineup.

Goodwater Foley Straugh Geraldine Robertsdale Slocombe Selma Union

Seybourn Lynne Delivers Splendid Sunday Address

Lynne addressed the Bible class at St. John's Episcopal Church Sunday morning, delivering a stirring talk to church members.

Seybourn Lynne St. John’s Episcopal Church

Decatur Motor Co. Driver Gil Speake Infirmary

Gil Speake of Decatur Motor Co. is in Baugh's Infirmary after an operation. His many friends here trust he will have a speedy recovery.

Gil Speake Decatur Motor Co Baugh’s

Regular Meeting Slated For Tuesday At Four

The meeting will begin at 4 o clock on Tuesday. Only routine matters are expected to come before the board for consideration.

Birmingham Doctor to Visit Sturdivant on Way to District Conference

Dr. George Read of Birmingham will stay overnight with Dr. L. G. Sturdivant before continuing to Tanner for a district conference.

George Read Birmingham L. G. Sturdivant Tanner

Sturdivant Preaching Visit on Danville Circuit

Dr. L. G. Sturdivant presiding elder will visit Lebanon on the Danville circuit and preach at 11 o'clock with a conference in the afternoon. On Sunday he will fill the pulpit at Ridder's Church at 9:30 o'clock and conduct a conference.

L. G. Sturdivant Lebanon Danville Ridde

Mrs Roy Fite Returns Home From Birmingham Visit

Mrs Roy Fite has returned to her home in Birmingham after being called there due to the serious illness of her brother Fred Patterson.

Roy Fite Birmingham Fred Patterson

Two Tide Boxers Enter Tourney in New Orleans

Eddie Branch 115 pound class and Willie Strickland 125 pound division will box Friday and Saturday in New Orleans. Branch, senior and campus leader, posted two wins and one loss after a close Tulane bout. Strickland, a hard hitting performer, also went two wins and one loss and balances eight work hours daily with studies and boxing.

University Ala Eddie Branch Willie Strickland New Orleans Branch Tulane Strickland

Scouts Begin First Aid Training Under Dr Chenault

Scouts of Troop 7 start first aid work under Dr E. Chenault. The session drew strong interest as the important Scout skill was taught. Dr Chenault will continue next Friday at 7 30 p.m. The group thanks him for his interest in Scouting.

E. 8 Chenault Cheer St Wid

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