Citizens Meet on School Question in Lawrence County
Dr. Paul Houncell of Teachers College Florence addresses Lawrence county groups in Moulton and Mount Hope about the school crisis. He cites nine week elementary terms and a one semester high school, urging action to aid teachers and, by extension, the children. The meetings respond to the State Congress of Parent Teachers Association request for full publicity.
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Moulton
Als
Paul Houncell
Teachers College
Florence
Lawrence County
Mount Hope
Houndell
Matton
State Congress of Parent Teachers Association
Presbyterial Council Meets at Westminster Church
The Huntsville Presbytery's Presbyterial council met at 10 o'clock this morning in Westminster Presbyterian Church. Members present included Rev. Berry Copeland, Rev. W. B. Strong, Rev. Vance A. Gordon, Rev. E. N. Hart, and Elders W. A. Jacobs, George D. Redding, and W. H. Turner.
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Huntsville Presbytery
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Presbytery
Berry Copeland
Copeland
W. B. Strong
Tanner
Vance A. Gordon
Willoughby
Westside
Decatur
E. N. Hart
W. A. Jacobs
Athens
George D. Redding
W. H. Turner
Leather prices rise. shoe costs anticipated to follow
Word of a 15 percent advance in leather price was received here today. No immediate shoe price revisions were forecast, but merchants expect a general upward trend in all lines and fear sharp increases if leather costs continue to rise.
Southside Church Wins S S Banner at County Meeting
The Southside Baptist church of Decatur won the Sunday school attendance banner at the county meeting in Hartselle. The local church reported 91.3 percent attendance among its officers and teachers.
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Southside Baptist Church of
Decatur
Hartselle
Defeat of Napoleon
Puzzle clues list precise terms for a word puzzle theme with horizontal and vertical entries. Includes references to geography, titles, and common descriptors, aiming to solve via cross letters and defined clue lengths.
Williams' Blue Team Triumphs In Auburn Spring Practice
Auburn Ala March 13 Coach Chet Wynne proved he will field a strong 1933 Alabama Polytechnic Institute team as Captain Ripper Williams led the Blue squad to a 15 7 victory over Alternate Captain Boots Chambless Orange in Drake Field final spring scrimmage. The Blue team scored in the second and fourth periods with a safety by Casey Kimbrell setting the tone. Truck Talley contributed on the field during the game.
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Auburn
Ala
Chet Wynne
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Drake
Ripper Williams
Boots Chambless
Tigers
Casey Kimbrell
Truck Talley
Scissors Strategy Upsets Wrestlers and Boxing Critics
The article notes Joe Stecher popularized the body scissors on oats sacks and Jim Browning recently won a world wrestling title with a scissors hold practiced on Missouri barrels. It contrasts boxing’s quality with viewer demand for honest skilled fights and mentions Duke football coach Wallace Wade negotiating a five year deal worth 100,600 dollars, funded by tobacco wealth.
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Joe Stecher
Jim Browning
Jim
Missouri
Babe Ruth
Wallace Wade
Duke University
Wade
Duke
Eddie Elzea to wrestle Harbin in Martin arena bout
Eddie Elzea meets Harbin in the feature wrestling match at Martin arena on Tuesday night. The program includes Demos and Pope in a one hour bout. Promoter Chris Jordan schedules a new series after Decatur dates moved to Tuesday.
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Martin Arena
American Legion
George Harbin
Eddie Elzea
Jimmy Demos
Eddie Pope
Harbin
Decatur
Villians
Blzea
Demos
Pope
Chris Jordan
Post
Birmingham Municipal Auditorium
Jordan
Blues and Orange Scrimmage Reveals Standout Players
In a practice battle, Irish O'Rourke connected with Jack Kemp for 35 yards and a late touchdown as Firpo Phipps ran and kicked. Sterling Dupree showed speed for the Orange, with two tackles and a five yard score, while several players including Williams, Rogers, Talley, and Sopho more O'Rourke impressed as punting potential looms for Coach Wynne.
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Blues
Firpo Phipps
O’rourke
Jack Kemp
O'Rourke
Kemp
Sterling Dupree
Sylvester
Oranges
Kimbrell
Thomasville Phantom
Ripper Williams
Phipps
Rogers
Talley
Dupree
New Hussle Champ Browning Challenges Any Opponent
The piece notes Browning claiming he will wrestle anyone anywhere and will likely ignore unreasonable conditions. It also mentions Howard Jones praising the new football rules especially the ten yard sideline rule aiding offense. Jones will lead an all coast squad against a midwest team coached by Dick Hanley in a World's Fair feature.
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Browning
Howard Jones
Jones
Dick Hanley
Boilermaker
Kunnel Bradley
Tulane Wins Boxing Title in Southeastern Conference Meet
Tulane's boxing team won three of eight titles Saturday night to become conference champions. Tulane scored 21 points with LSU 16 Mississippi State 16 Georgia 8 and Alabama 3 in the standings.
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Tulane
Louisiana State
Mississippi State
Georgia
Alabama
Geraldine Wins Alabama State Title Again
Geraldine claimed the state championship for the third straight year by defeating Oxford 31 to 18 in Tuscaloosa after winning the eighth district title in Huntsville.
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Geraldine
Tuscaloosa
Oxford
Auburn to play ten games in 1933 football schedule
Auburn announces a 10 game slate for the 1933 season with opponents set for the Plainsmen. The card includes ten contests to be played on various dates at home and away.
College teams meet in historic Southern Conference play
The game slate features Birmingham-Southern Tu larne Howard Georgia Tech Georgia George Washington University Duke Florida Oglethorpe and South Carolina in a region wide athletic showcase drawing notable players and fans.
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Birmingham-Southern
Tularne
Howard
Georgia Tech
Georgia
George Washington University
Duke
Florida
Oglethorpe
South Carolina
Athens Girls Win Limestone County Title
Athens High girls basketball team defeated Elkmont 35 to 18 to claim Limestone County championship. Nell Parks led Athens with strong defense and scoring while Pearl Carr starred for Elkmont. Earlier rounds saw Elkmont beat Tanner 36 to 24 and Athens 20 to 19, with Tanner taking third place 41 to 14.
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Athens High School
Limestone County
Elkmont
College Gym
Nell Parks
Athens
Pearl Carr
Miss Parks
Elkmont Girls
Athens Lassies
Tanner
Athens High
Athens Aggies
Erskine Named Loyola Coach Succeeds Shaughnessy
Robert H. Doc Erskine will succeed Clark D. Shaughnessy as Loyola coach. He comes from six years as coach at a Jesuit high school in New Orleans.
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Robert H
Doc) Erskine
Clark D. Shaughnessy
Loyola
Jesuit High School
New Orleans
Memorial Sing at McKendrey Chapel
A memorial singing is scheduled for next Sunday at Mc Kendrey Chapel west of Falkville to honor Uncle Buddie Morris. The program begins at 10 o clock with all singers invited and dinner served on the grounds.
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McKendrey Chapel
Falkville
Buddie” Morris
Redshirts Defeat Whites at Alabama
The Redshirts, considered the Tide's second unit, defeated the Whites on Saturday as the dope bucket was turned over.
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Alabama
Commerce Head Tackles Big Job
Commerce Head faced a tough assignment as the eleven defeated the White-Shirts, the varsity, by 12 to 7. Glass, a fresh center, supplied most of the fireworks while the varsity candidates were troubled throughout.
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Commerce
Logs Jam On River Bridge Pier Contends With Traffic
A quirky notice describes a raft of logs floated 87 miles to a bridge pier as a sensational lead in an ad for a 1933 World Fair Auto Gas Saver and Inside Engine Oiler. The device claims to save gas and oil valves, fits all cars, and promises easy installation with a wrench, with a push for agents and big profits.
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Wheaton
Til
Adv
RFC Funds Aid Lawrence County Workers in Four Districts
RFC funds provided relief to about 100 men last week with payments of one dollar per day. Merchan ts accepted due bills then checks after a bank holiday. Employment by district totaled 65 in District 1, 45 in District 2, 30 in District 3, and 52 in District 4. A separate note mentions a raft jam blocking Tennessee River bridges near Muscle Shoals requiring hours to clear.
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Moulton
Ala
A. C. Harris
Mount Hope
8. E. Counts
C. A. Young
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Southside Church
S. S. Banner
Decatur Coal & Mfg. Co G
Arthur A. Jones
Napoleon
South America
God of Love
Persia
Erant
Lake
Rattroad
Wall St
Wall Street
Winthrop W. Aldrich
Chase National Bank
New York Clearing House
Aldrich
Mror T. Matmen
Plainsmen
Erskine
Daniel C. Roper
RFC
Tennessee River
Muscle Shoals
Brides Aterday
Martin Arena Auspices
Gentlemen &Dc Ladies
Hesterfield
Licaprr & Myzns Tonacce Co
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