Woodmen Delay Annual Meeting and May Initiation
A large class of new members will be initiated at the May convention and named the Bradshaw Class in honor of the new national president. All Woodmen of the World camps will be notified by Harry A. Cook of Montgomery, head clerk, of the exact May date for the gathering. State officers listed include Head Consul Herren, John N. Cochran of Florence, junior post consul W. H. Nation of Birmingham, head adviser Senator W. W. Beasley of Carrollton, head banker L. L. Williams of Huntsville, head escort J. T. Vickery of Cordova, head watchman G. C. Fayette, and head sentry.
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Harry A. Cook
Montgomery
Herren
John N. Cochran
Florence
W. H. Nation
Birmingham
W. W. Beasley
Carrollton
L. L. Williams
Huntsville
J.T. Vickery
Cordova
G. C. Fayette
River Levels Drop as Tennessee River Continues Falling
The Tennessee river continued its decline today while the weather bureau tracked the trend and issued forecasts. Hydrologists cautioned about further changes with rainfall patterns influencing river flow in the coming days.
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Tennessee
The
Weather Bureau
Postoffices Will Still Do Business
Huntsville Alabama March 10 Drury Davie assistant post master said the post office remains open and operating on its usual basis despite rumors of a banking holiday. He noted many people called the office and he laughed that post office employees do not have holidays often.
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Huntsville
Ala
Drury Davie
Postoffice
Davis
Fedus
Regular Meeting of the W C T U in Moulton Alabama
The Moulton Womens Christian Temperance Union held its regular semi monthly meeting with president Mrs. O E Kirby presiding. Mrs. George Caraway and Mrs. John D Comer spoke on suitable topics. A temperance playlet was presented by George Caraway Billie Caraway and William Royer. The next meeting is set for the fourth Thursday afternoon.
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Moulton
Ala
Moulton Womens’ Christian Temperance Union
O. E. Kirby
George Caraway
John D. Comer
Young George
Billie Caraway
William Royer
Gauge Reads 18 Feet At 7 This Morning
Reading shows a gauge at 18 feet recorded at 7 o clock this morning. The report notes the water level and time of measurement.
Dates for League Announced Today in Alabama Tennessee Loop
R C Allen of Athens, president of the Alabama Tennessee League, released the first half schedule with opening day set for May 16. Decatur will open in Florence, Huntsville in Columbia, and Athens in Pulaski. On May 17 the teams meet again with hosts on opening day visiting.
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Athens
Huntsville
Florence
Pulaski
Columbia
Ala
Huntsvill
Decatur
Esser
R. C. Allen
Bing Miller Switches to Guard for Auburn Tigers
Auburn Alabama March 10 Coach Chet Wynne moves Bing Miller from tackle to guard as spring practice begins Miller weighed around 200 pounds and stands six feet one inch He will compete for the right guard spot against Drake Field Saturday with Blue team observers focused on his transition and potential impact on the line
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Auburn
Ala
Chet Wynne
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Bing Miller
Miller
Somerville
Tigers
Wynn
Ripper Williams
Baseball legends and roster shuffles spark 1933 season talk
They Come Back ARRY HOOPER and Tris Speaker team with Duffy Lewis as a famed outfield. Tris labels the Kansas City Blues, Hooper will manage Santa Cruz in the California State League if played. Corbetts trio in boxing history is noted, with Young Corbett III later revealed as Raffaele Giordano. Cardinals face lineup questions as 1933 dawns with Grimes Bottomley Hafey gone and Frisch unhappy over pay. Medwick rookie prospects, Watkins and Orsatti in outfield. Pepper Martin not landing a regular job.
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Tris Speaker
Duffy Lewis
Tris
Blues
Kansas City Blues
Hooper
Santa Cruz
Cardinals
Large Street
Grimes
Bottomley
Hafey
Frisch
Charley Gelbert
Joe Medwick
Houston
Watkins and
Orsatti
Pepper Martin
Baseball legends and oddities from early stars
A varied reminiscence recalls Abe Ruth’s dramatic bases loaded strikeouts against Veach Crawford Cobb, Ed Walsh’s relief feats, Eller’s World Series hopes, and Waddell’s three straight K’s. It mentions Vance, Kid Gleason, and a peculiar misplay where a liner trap saved by a fielder’s gloved hand.
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Bobby Veach
Sam Crawford
Ty Cobb
Phooey
Ed Walsh
Eller
Rube Waddell
Baltimore
Kid Gleason
Brooklyn Robins
Dazzy Vance
Vance
Hartselle Student Given Initiation
Harold Williams from Hartselle and Hamp Morris from Geneva have been initiated into Delta Sigma Pi at Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Bill Ham of Cottonton serves as vice-president of the honorary business fraternity.
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Auburn
Ala
Harold Williams
Hartselle
Hamp Morris
Geneva
Sam McAllister
Delta Sigma Pi
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Bill Ham
Cottonton
Memorial Service for Ben Russell Slated Sunday
Spanish American War veterans plan a memorial service for Ben Russell Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. The ceremony will be held at the courthouse and all members are urged to attend the program.
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Ben Russell
One defendant arraigned in police court for petit larceny
A single defendant, a negro, faced arraignment in police court today on a coal theft charge. He was fined on a petit larceny count.
Legion Post to Resume Tuesday Wrestling Shows Next Week
Members of the American Legion post unanimously vote to resume weekly wrestling shows, shifting the night from Monday to Tuesday. They cite developments in Washington signaling an early return to normal business.
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American Legion Post
The
Post
Washington
Limestone County Tourney Planned
County wide basketball tournament set for Athens College Gymnasium this Saturday with teams from four high schools competing.
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Limestone County
Atheng
Als
Athens College
John Wessler Dies After Short Illness in Athens
John Wessler, 70, prominent local citizen, died this week after a brief illness. Funeral services were held with Reverend M. A. Creel officiating and burial occurred in Athens cemetery. He is survived by several children.
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Athens
Ala
John Wessler
Athens Cemetery
M. A. Creel
Wessler
Mat Card Series To Resume In South After Holiday Break
Enthusiasm ran high as plans were announced to resume mat cards next week after a banking holiday pause. Birmingham and Montgomery host bouts Monday while Mobile follows Friday. Wrestlers from across the South view Tuesday as a free night, allowing Matchmaker Chris Jordan to assemble a strong card for the first Tuesday show.
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Decatur Post
South
Birmingham
Montgomery
Mobile
Chris Jordan
Chris
Malone Pleases Kiwanis With Roosevelt Inauguration Talk
Judge B L Malone spoke at the Kiwanis meeting about witnessing President Roosevelt's March 4 inauguration. L Peterson led ceremonies and introduced Malone who described crowd size and his four and a half hour stillness. Elizabeth Malone and Mrs Curry sang. Carl D Peterson attended as a guest.
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L. Peterson
B. L. Malone
Roosevelt
Elizabeth Malone
W. E. Curry
Peterson
Judge Malone
Se Sen
Demosaaleuieiveaeh
Carl D. Peterson
Malone
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