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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1933

Page

6

Texas Yodeling Cowboys in Fort Worth Show

Doc Schneider hosts a Texas yodeling cowgirl act from Mrs May Lewis on his Western program at the Fort Worth Stock Show. The act tours coast to coast and is bound for Los Angeles for Paramount two reel Western shorts. Son Victor Schneider also joins, famed for rodeo riding and a $500 kid bronco win in Fort Worth. Bill Edwards plays steel guitar as a featured solo.

Australia Doc Schneider Fort Worth Ethene Texas Texas Hotel May Lewis Texas Walla- Walla Washington Victor Schneider Kid Bronko Bill Edwards

Belle Mina Store Burglarized in Monday Night Thefts

Belle Mina merchant R. IL Hundley reported to Decatur police that his store was burglarized Monday night with about 200 dollars in loot. Entry was gained by prying and breaking glass. Two men left tracks toward a suspected car. Cigarettes tobacco shoes trousers shirts pocket knives silk hose watches and 300 pennies from an unlocked cash register were taken. The burglary was discovered at 6 am.

R. IL. Hundley Belle Mina Decatur Hundley

Publicity Credit Given For Youth Institute Signup

Rev. C. M. Tyndal of Ninth Street Methodist thanks The Daily for publicity of the young people's institute now in session at Central Methodist. He attributes the record registration to the newspaper coverage and the institute's publicity efforts.

C. M. Tyndal Ninth Street Methodist Church Young People’s Institute Central Methodist Daily Ve

J. T. Robinson Visits Trinity on Business

J. T. Robinson of route one Trinity arrived Monday on a business mission.

J. T. Robinson Trinity

Georgia Guts The Price of Car Tags

Georgia Gov. Talmadge fixes a flat $3 tag price for all passenger cars trucks and buses by executive order issued after the legislature failed to adopt a $3 tag law. The order, issued to fulfill a campaign pledge, follows tension with the motor vehicle commissioner and a public statement defending the action.

Atlanta Georgia Talmadge Adjutant General Marcus P. McWhorter

Laboratory Chief L C Havens Dies Suddenly

News comes from Montgomery of the sudden death of Dr. L C Havens director of Alabama laboratories in the state health department. He was stricken by a heart attack early Sunday and died within a short time. He had many friends in Decatur shocked by his passing.

Montgomery L. C. Havens Alabama Laboratories State Department of Health Havens Decatur

Danville Man J T Miller Visits Decatur on Business

J T Miller of route three Danville was in Decatur on business on Tuesday.

J. T. Miller Danville Decatur

Clash of Stars Set for Grudge Match Tonight

Promised crowd draw as Pancho Villa faces Tarzan in a two hour mat event. Dillman attendance marks may fall if Villa and Tarzan deliver. Villa has defeated Dillman before and Tarzan seeks revenge with local fans split on the outcome. Roy Allen and Jack Hagan appear in an earlier ice bout.

South Martin Arena American Legion Joe Dillmam Pancho Villa Tarzan Montgomery Chris Jordan Villa Decatur Dillman Roy Allen Jack Hagan Ice Coe Mae

Florida Race Track Receipts Highlight State Profit Potential

Recents receipts from Hialeah Race Track show 45 days with $8,038,643 wagered and state take of 3 percent plus taxes totaling $308,531. Extrapolations for a Pimlico-Hialeah meet suggest state and county revenue around $405,000, with operator profits estimated near $800,000 before taxes.

Leah Florida Ohio Emmons Hialeah Flor Maryland Aryland United States Balrtons County Pimlico

Track tax details differ by state across Illinois Kentucky and Maryland

The text notes a daily track tax of 2500 dollars in several states. Kentucky imposes a ten percent share of wagers, Illinois six percent, and Maryland five percent.

Illinois Kentucky Maryland

Golden Gloves Winners and NHL Figures Cited in 43 Year Note

The report lists Golden Gloves winners including Jimmy Siclari Harry Mangano Jack Basili co Louis Stipo Leonard del Genio Richard Cabello Trio Collaro Joe Ferrone Joe Presti Tony Juliano Henry Balsamo Alex Valo and Patrick O Connell Also noted is John McGraw missing spring training after 43 years Three Cook Brothers in pro hockey Billy Bun on the Rangers Bud on the Bruins and Tommy of the Blackhawks are mentioned with mixed feelings

New York Jimmy Siclari Harry Mangano Jack Basilico Louis Stipo Leonard del Genio Richard Cabello Trio Collaro Joe Ferrone Joe Presti Tony Juliano Henry Balsamo Alex Valo Patrick O'Connell John McGraw Cook Brothers Bill Bun Rangers Bud Bruins Tommy Blackhawks

Travis Jackson Ready for Giants After Knee Surgeries

Giants infielder Travis Jackson reports he is in good shape for the coming year after winter knee operations. He informed manager Bill Terry of his recovery and readiness for 1930 spring training.

Travis Jackson New York Giants Bill Terry

New Girl Pitcher Emerges in Chattanooga Rivaling Jackie Mitchell

A 14 year old girl, Ann Mc Nally, has joined Kid Elberfeld's baseball school in Chattanooga as a left handed pitcher rivaling Jackie Mitchell. She is described as a feminine phenom gaining notice in the local scene.

Chattanooga Jackie Mitchell Ann McNally Kid Elberfeld

Braves Manager Seeks Slugging Power To Boost 1932 Infield

Boston Braves manager Bill McKechnie demands more hitting from infielders Dick Guselman and Al Wright after sending 60,000 of 1932 funds to the Missions. He notes flawless defense but insists the pair must hit, or the 60,000 buy will prove wasted. He laments pitching depth and hopes for added southpaws as Florida camp opens.

Bill McKechnie Dick Guselman al Wright Braves Missions Club Pacific Coast League Guselman Wright McKechnie Boston Pilot Ed Brandt Bobby Brown Huck Betts Ben Cantwell Tom Zachary Bill

Football official shot by his son in Columbus quarrel

Dr. A F Lambert a national football official and rules advisor was shot and gravely wounded today by his 17 year old son Samuel in a family quarrel. The boy claimed accidental shooting and said his mother called him after seeing his father choke her. Mrs Lambert said he had been drinking. Doctors described the condition as extremely serious. Lambert is secretary treasurer of Columbus Serum Co and an author on football rules.

Columbus A. F. Lambert The National Rules Committee Samuel Lambert Columbus Serum Company

Auburn A Day Sets Track And Baseball Showdowns

Porter Grant of Dothan leads the "A" Club with events planned for March 29 starting at nine, featuring Interfraternity Council and Spiked Shoe events. O'Rourke and Farris head the clubs with a 100 220 440 yard dash 880 and mile runs 120 yard hurdles poles high jump broad jump and shot put. Lookouts and Tigers clash at 2 30 p m with Bert Niehoff and Sam McAllister fielding top lineups. The 1933 "A" Day concludes with a Knights dance at nine led by Frank Noble.

Porter Grant Dothan Interfraternity Council Spiked Shoe National Honeck Society Pat O'Rourke Selma John R. Farris Mobile O'Rourke Farris Lookouts Tigers Gonfalon Bert Niehoff Chattanooga Sam McAllister Auburn Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn Knights Frank Noble Tuskegee

Fire at Williams Grist Mill on W Moulton Street

Fire of unknown origin caused slight damage to Williams Grist Mill on W Moulton Street this morning. Firemen responded and brought the flames under control after they broke out in the rear of the building.

Williams Grist Mill W. Moulton Street

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