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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1933
Page
6
Police seek a man who stole a Colts revolver from J. F. Holland at 1816 Fourth Avenue on Saturday. Holland said the man asked to view the pistol and left with it in what may have been a planned transfer, and did not return prompting a police report.
Athens Alabama March 27. Sheriff A L Baker reports another automobile seized in a liquor law case this week along with fourteen barrels of beer but the men escaped. Automobiles are becoming a frequent element in the raids.
Teachers and patrons of the state secondary agricultural school have worked out a plan to operate until April 14, offering an eight month term with credit for a full year. The move reflects ongoing efforts to keep the school open amid closures in the county.
The revival campaign led by Dr. W. O. Love at the Delite Theatre draws growing interest in Decatur. Overflow crowds threaten a second service tonight at 9 with doors opening at 9. Reserved seats for early arrivals held until 7 15. Tonight's subject is A Sanctified Corn Cake following rain forced change on opening night.
The Athens Garden Club will place markers at historic sites around Athens and the surrounding county. Spots include the Old Fort near the city limits where Nathan Bedford Forrest captured Federal troops, the home of Governor George S. Houston, the Mooresville tailor shop where Andrew Johnson taught, and several antebellum houses.
Auburn at Drake Field hosts Chattanooga Lookouts in the season debut as five newcomers join the Tigers. Gump Ariani, Red Hamilton, Howard Baker compete for catching, Albert Allen for first base, and Warren McMahan and Frank Ellis in battle for keystone and hot corner. Jimmie HitchcockPorter Grant and Sam Mason anchor the lineup with veteran status.
Members of Spiked Shoe a national honorary track society will serve as officials for Alabama Polytechnic Institute interfraternity track meet. The meet sponsored by Spiked Shoe and the Interfraternity Council opens Wednesday at 8 30 am with events including 100 220 440 yard dashes half mile mile 120 yard low hurdles pole vault broad jump shot put high jump and 880 yard relay.
Prominent farmer Joe Burns of Courtland road visited Decatur on Saturday for business matters.
Word puzzle from a historical page with horizontal and vertical clues across a grid. The list includes references to notable terms, plants, animals, and phrases spanning varied definitions, with several numbered entries and a question about a Louise famous tourist.
A collage of sports gossip covers William Braucher salaries and race earnings, Rick Braucher’s Browns contract trajectory, Bausch Berlinger drama, Jim Londos fan reaction, and a vintage Jadick versus Tut tale with a disputed bout incident.
Detroit Red Wings goalie John Ross Roach allegedly took gum bribes from a boy admirer in the gallery. Young hockey fan John Downey reported the acts and witnessed multiple offerings tossed onto the ice. Spectators later showered Roach with about 50 packages of gum in the arena.
Burt Shotton says the Phillies have improved enough to win the National League pennant after key trades. Mickey Finn boosts infield, Gus Dugas fills first base, and Chick Pullis strengthens outfield as the club builds on last season’s race experience. Bartell and Whitney post strong infield batting figures.
Milan Barons drop a 3 to 1 decision to the Washington Senators in their spring exhibition opener. Clay Touchstone pitched five innings and held the Nats to one hit.
The second Gymkhana at Alabama Polytechnic Institute will be on Bullard Field in Auburn on April 8. Organized by Auburn's Ladies Riding class and polo squad, eleven events are planned with winners receiving ribbons and loving cups. Events include exhibition riding by the ladies riding class and saddling by ROTC enlisted.
In Franklin County Illinois on March 27 the United Mine Workers resumed work while about 200 deputies guarded collieries to deter threatened picketing by the Progressive Miners Union. Sheriff Robinson said he would not permit demonstrations seen as disruptive to peace. The dispute follows Progressives accepting a $5 base wage, echoing a split from last summer.
The listing shows a bustling program of activities including riding by first year members of ladies riding class and girls under college age, a potato race, a rescue race, Gretna Green race, a messenger race, polo stick and ball race, ladies jumping and mounted wrestling.
Interest climbs for a two hour wrestling card led by Lassiter ex football player from Michigan and Pope Tarheel Terror from Battleboro North Carolina. Pope faces toughest local test yet while Lassiter shows improvement and relies on shoulder backs and flying tackles. Preliminary matches feature Roughhouse Hagan and Jacques Moreau with Moreau making Decatur debut and Hagan praised as a fierce, strong adversary.
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