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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1924

Page

4

Dempsey Wills Bout Arranged for Jersey City September

Trice Rickard announced a heavyweight title match between Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills for September 6 in Jersey City. Wills seeks victory over Romero or Spalla and has signed for both possible contests. Rickard says Jack Kearns approved the title fight and promoter completed the agreement. Louis Firpo’s bid rejection is noted.

NEW Ae Eee Trice Jackard Jack Dempsey Harry Willa Jersey City Wills Romero Jersey Bowl Rickard Jack Kearns Dempsey

Children of mixed blood well cared for in Manila

The American Guardian Association reports a secure endowment and 125 American-Filipino children in its care across Catholic Episcopal and Union institutions in Manila. Funds come from dues and donations while supervised homes aim to instill work ethic and character. James A. Ostrand elected president for the next year.

Manila American Guardian Association Gordon Johnston United States Episcopal Union Johnston James A. Ostrand The Supreme Court Association

Associated Press Ownership Clarifies Impartial Coverage

The Associated Press is described as owned by 1,300 member newspapers. It claims to be an impartial jury reflecting diverse opinions and providing readers with news that is guaranteed to be accurate and unbiased.

Associated Press Associated Press News News

Social Calendar Items and Club Meetings Listed

Luncheon at one p m hosted by Mrs H M son at the Lyons Hotel. Married Ladies Bridge Club with Mrs y Thursday club at Mrs Hamil and Mra hostess rising of Mrs Carpenter. D A R Mrs Thomas A Bowles Westminster Circle 230 pm Friday Thirteen Mrs Sara Jeffries Lilleetocking Club Mrs John Mc Gehee League of Women Voters 230 pm Y M C A Canal Street Rock Club with Mrs John Wyker Saturday

Ladies Bridge Glub Hamil Mra Carpenter Thomas A. Bowles Westminster Circle Ae Payne Riday Sara Jeffries John McGehee League of Women Voters Canal Street Rock Club John Wyker

Cotaco Literary Club Hosts Mrs Hal Mullen’s Tea

Mrs Hal Mullen hosted a Cotaco Literary Club gathering at the Scheer home with pink roses and iris. Members read on Southern Art and Literature, including works on Raphael and Leonardo, plus a Stone Mountain description and Mark Twain. A vocal solo, piano and violin music followed, then fruit salad and tea served by the Scheers and Mrs. Crane.

Cotaca Hal Mullen Cotaco Ike Scheer Scheer Alabama Federated Clubs Montevallo Nelson George MacQuarry Hamilton Mammy R.M. McGlathery

Luncheon Highlights Yellow Tulip Theme at Hotel Dining Room

A refined luncheon on Wednesday in the private dining room of the Hotel featured a yellow and shell pink color scheme centered by crystal flower bowls of tulips. End tables held tulip bowls and four crystal candlesticks with yellow shades. Attendees included Mrs E H Allison Mrs E W Godbey Mrs A H Hoff and others from Atlanta and Chicago. A four course meal and tulip shaped favors completed the event.

S. My Thompson E. H. Allison E. W. God‘bey A. H. Hoff W. R. Smith R.L. Maury Aldridge D. C. Almon J. L. Gunter C. V. Dupont

Married Ladies Bridge Club Honors High Scorer

The Married Ladies Bridge Club met with Mrs. F. D. Pee bles and Mrs. B. Crawford received the club trophy for the highest score. Only members were present. Visits and travels include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Noke Brock, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Benaugh of Birmingham, and Mrs. R. C. Workman returning from Columbia South Carolina.

F. D. Peebles B. Crawford Charles Noke Brock William H. Benaugh Birmingham George, Rogers

Marriage of Minnie Berman to Lynn Kennemore quietly held

Miss Minnie Berman and Lynn Kennemore were married Saturday afternoon at the Malkemus home in Pulaski Tennessee with a few friends present. Kennemore is a Athens businessman and the couple will reside there after a brief trip. The Nashville Banner clipping notes the event and mentions Mrs Annie Berman Pulaski.

Ken Ore-Berman Athens Nashville

Funeral Thursday for Wea eoecknam

Funeral services will be held Thursday for Wea eoecknam who died Wednesday afternoon at 4 40 at his brother’s home 718 Third Avenue West He was 30 and survived by a wife a child his mother five brothers and two sisters with interment at Tanner conducted by Rev J D Hunter Central Methodist church

Ceckman Third Avenue West J. D. Hunter Central Methodist Church Tanner M. W. Beckham Elkmont BE. Beckham G. R W. D. Beckman Albany Joel Britton Oklahoma Ohio

Tilden Reacts to Davis Cup Status Uncertainty

William T. Tilden, hailed as the world’s greatest tennis player, says he will not represent the United States in Davis Cup until his amateur status is cleared by the United States Lawn Tennis Association, a stance he frames as necessary for vindication.

United States Lawn Tennis Association William T. Tilden United States

Impartial AP Style Promise for Readers

The record notes that Associated Press reporting adheres to rigorous factual standards and aims to present news without opinion or bias. It emphasizes accuracy, verification, and clear sourcing to provide readers with objective information.

Daily columns advertise cheap price and productive results

A want ad in The Daily promotes low cost offerings expected to yield productive results. The brief highlights affordability as a key draw and positions the product or service as efficient for users seeking value.

Ulttimate Test in May Sunday School Magazine

Prominently displayed in the May Sunday School Magazine of the Methodist Episcopal Church South is an article titled The Ulttimate Test by Dr. S. A. Steel, pastor. The piece argues for preaching the gospel with a positive note and trusting the Holy Spirit to defend it.

Methodist Episcopal Church, South 8. A. Steel Methodist Church South Tacts Party Tennessee River

British Actors Lift Ban Against Former Enemies

The Variety Artists Federation ends the ban on German and other ex enemy performers in British music halls. It cites protection and unemployment causes and notes European managers now hire British artists on fair contracts in sterling or dollars. The embargo is lifted with provisos against future entry restrictions and possible reimposition elsewhere.

London Europe Federation Great Britain

League to Meet in Twin City Women Voters Session

Mrs Norma Stewart president announces Friday afternoon meeting of the Twin City League of Women’s Voters at 2 30 at the Y M C A The 3 o’clock address by Prof C D Wade will open the business session Teachers and PTA members invited to hear Wade’s talk.

Norma Stewart Twin City League of Women’s Voters Prof C. D. Wade Parent-Teacher Association of the Cities Prof. Wade

Five Children Born to Tradesman’s Wife Die Soon After

Five children were born to a tradesman’s wife in this city. All five died within a few hours of birth. German gynecologists state this is the first quintet of children born in Germany in many decades.

Germany

Bleachodent Combination Promises Quick Teeth Whitening

A three minute treatment claims to remove surface stains from teeth using a liquid and paste duo. The product, Bleachodent Combination, supposedly softens stains then lifts them without harming enamel and is marketed as safe for children. Available at good dealers for a few cents.

Navy Eyes Pacific Cruise for Fleet and Navy Plan

A 1925 proposal in the Navy department calls for sending the Pacific battle fleet and auxiliary ships on a voyage to Australia in July with a return in September. Officials also discuss Atlantic fleet maneuvers moving to the Pacific near Hawaii, with four battleships training Annapolis midshipmen. Exercises with the dirigible Shenandoah are planned for the summer training period.

Pacific Australia Navy Department Pacific Coast Navy Hawaiian Islands Annapolis Atlantic Fleet Newport R. I Washington Post

Salomy Jane shines in Albany at Princess Theater

An Albany audience applauded Paramount’s Salomy Jane at the Princess Theater starring Jacqueline Logan, George Fawcett and Maurice Flynn. Red Dog mining town scenes, a staged coach robbery, and a dramatic storm provide vivid, majestic cinema. The film ends its run today.

Albany Salomy Jane Paramount Brét Harte California Princess Theater Jacqueline Logan George Fawcett Maurice Flynn Jane Yuba Bill the Stranger Red Dog Rius George Apa

J Petty Ezell to Preach Tonight at Jackson Street Church

J Pettey Exell, once minister of the Jackson Street Church of God now serving a church in Cookeville Tennessee, is in town greeting friends and will preach this evening at the Jackson Street Church of Christ.

J. Petty Ezell J. Pettey Exell Jackson Street

The Associated Press as World’s Leading News Gatherer

The Associated Press is described as the world's greatest news gathering organization. It emphasizes its role in delivering timely, reliable reporting to daily readers worldwide.

Associated Press

Tennessee Valley Bank Financials March 31 1924

Snapshot of the Tennessee Valley Bank balance sheet dated March 31 1924 shows resources totaling 5 429 956 12 with loans and discounts 3 331 73 cash and due from banks 254 911 97 and real estate holdings. Liabilities list capital stock surplus undivided profits reserves and deposits with figures indicating the bank’s financial structure.

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Princess Jacqueline Logan Bret Harte Wm. S. Hart Hickok Douglas Fairbanks Star Today Fighting Skipper’”’ NO Nephenis Kerger Slayton Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta Albany Grain & Coal Decatur D. P. Humphrey Stagmaier & Co., Inc Chattanooga, Tenn Calandar WE Y H. B Son the Lyons Mrs. Thompson Hy B Married Ladies Bridge Club R. C. Workman Columbia S. C Frank Lide Will Ryker Pulaski, Tenn J. T. Quimby Josephine Iula Mae Small Jacqueline Small Memphis Ae Irving Reilly Mrs Louisepedis Payne Westminster Presbyterian Sunday ‘School Charles Johnson Sabine Dupont Mia Lethel Smith Jack Ane Fay‘ettevi Lynchburg, Tenn Wea Eoecknam Tilden FLEET Marshall Texas Ce Ackman Falkville Public School Morgan County Alabama Tennessee Valley Bank Wellsworth Glasses S. A. Moses Optometrist Hnson Street Chamberlain King Brown Decatur Coal & Mfg. Co Decatur
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