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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
6
Police are holding a 1928 green blue Chevrolet coach at John Street City Hall for a claimant. The car was found in an alley in the 1700 block Fourth and is believed missing or unclaimed.
The Palladian Literary Club met in the Bible school auditorium with Miss Lucille Chenault presiding. Elizabeth Ann Humphrey led the devotional and Jane Davis Eva Love Wyatt and Geneva Goode performed musical numbers before Edgar Hansel and J R Vaughn presented the sales talk.
Friends and relatives in Landersville note that A. T. Murphree remains very ill at home. Church activities include a 4th Sunday service by Bro. J. H. Hill, with a dinner guest at Ed Crow's home. Various locals from Pulaski Decatur and Moulton visit, host Sunday programs, and guests attend social events. Wynelle Young is reported quite ill at home. J. W. Selly of Nashville stayed overnight, and a Moulton organized Sunday school event followed by a W C T U program.
Three room unit with bath, front and back porches and private entrances. Desirable location near Oak Street.
Coach Earl Whitworth plans to start Riley Clements and Lefty Scott against the Chattanooga Lookouts in Selma on Friday with Reid at first Connatser at short Howell at second Campbell at third Hutson in left Seawell in center Dottherow in right Chandler behind the plate Scott to also see duty in right field Rogers and Bauman available for mound duty and both left handers show promise ahead of two more varsity seasons.
A garbled column notes Gene Sarazen deserved a prize for winter activities and his influence on golf style. It reflects on his eight inch aiming cup prank and illness interviews, with a splash of track and sports rumors from Philadelphia to California. It also mentions Indiana basketball crowds and Notre Dame attendance, plus training methods like swimming to reduce leg strain.
The Vaughan Quartet from Lawrenceburg Tennessee will perform a four part musical program Friday night starting at 7 30 at the Church of God on Sixth avenue south. The public is invited and a large crowd is expected to attend.
The Birmingham Barons defeated the Washington Senators 5 to 3. Jack Daniels, a rookie first baseman, pinch hit and belted a home run to key the win.
Notice is given that a petition will be made to the Board of Parole for J P Canada Jr who was convicted in Morgan County circuit court in March term 1932 on a charge and sentenced to 2 to 3 years in the state penitentiary. The notice names J P Canada Jr and the case details.
The Rinkydinks, a 15 year old squad, challenge any Decatur team to a game on the diamond provided players are 15 or younger. Interested teams should contact Red Caudill Bast Moulton street by telephone 798 w.
John Tucker, a former standout at Arkansas Tech and Alabama, is appointed head coach at Tech and will also teach chemistry.
Fire crews from both departments responded to an alarm at 714 West Walnut Street at 8 30 Wednesday night. A bed and mattress were damaged but flames were extinguished with no report of injuries.
A compact listing of horizontal and vertical crossword clues referencing religious and geographic themes. The hints include terms like Snare uncover Last word of prayer and Where is th Vatican with multiple entries for animals tools and body parts. This item resembles a newspaper puzzle brief with numerous clues and playful language.
A compact recap of horse racing and sports trivia mentions W R Coe and Ladysman with Pompey as sire, noting Derby history and a 1925 event. It also references Ike Ladysman, Bubbling Over’s first-half mile lead, and coxswain N Komara kul Na Narari for Oxford. English squash rivals are noted for larger courts aiding faster play.
Jackie Ausborne, Decatur’s favorite boxer, visits his father Ss. R. Ausborne who has moved to route four Somerville. Ausborne has lived in Bessemer and traveled across the South meeting opponents in the ring.
The Athletics will shorten spring training to three weeks, the briefest conditioning period among major league clubs in recent years. This strategic cut aims to speed up readiness for the regular season and reduce off field workload for players and staff.
New Orleans March 30 AP Manager Roger Peckinpaugh steers the Cleveland Indians with a strong pitching lineup and improved hitting for a higher finish than last year’s fourth place. Five starters led by Brown Ferrell Harder and Hudlin pace a deep rotation. Contention at first base and shortstop stirs camp fights as regulars battle to hold jobs amid a rosebud mound.
Dr. W C Love assistant pastor will give a sermon on Stop Look and Listen tonight at the Deltic Theatre as part of his evangelistic meetings. Special music is planned and the service begins at 7 30.
Center Grove reports Zell Ryan and Missé Ruby with Julia Mae Hamilton to Eva for school work. Mary Lee Foote and son Gurnie of Holly Pond visited with Sarah Aldridge and Enterkin who are in school. Gaynell Crawford, at Arab, guest of parents this weekend. James H. Ryan of Cullman stayed with sister J W McKee. T B Wilber and children visited Mrs Alex Dunn. O C Ratliff and Harold Foote of Bell Mina visited Sunday. A large crowd enjoyed a dance at the Weaver home. Tom Wilber, Alex Dunn, Algie Covey fished at Muscle Shoals Saturday. Mr and Mrs Guy Fowler announce birth of a 9 pound boy on March 25. Theda Holder spending a few weeks with relatives. Roger Hamilton visiting relatives in Decatur. Wesley Moon and family spent Sunday in Cullman with relatives.
Chaney of Bloomington Illinois to face Kelly in a main bout next Tuesday night. Tarzan the Ape Man will battle Jim Mullen of Battle Creek Michigan in a one hour match. Chris Jordan, former middleweight champion, will referee the main event.
Mrs Clinton Ovelle and her mother Mrs W A McConnell of Athens Alabama were in Decatur Thursday for shopping and friendship visits.
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