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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1933

Page

6

Morgan Girls In May Day Festival at Women's College

Three Morgan county students join the May Day pageant at Women’s College in Montgomery. The festival features a new student body president Miss Glaneye Walls and episodes on The Influence of Trade, The Influence of Love, and Hope Triumphant presented as dance-dramas by physical education students. Participants include Mary Evelyn Jones Dorothy Patterson and Elizabeth Ann Hutson from Decatur.

Morgan County Woman’s College Montgomery Grariek Glaneye Walls Sidney Lanier Department of Physical Education Morgan ‘County Mary Evelyn Jones Decatur Dorothy Patterson Elizabeth Ann Hutson

Positive Relief For Itchy Skin Ointment Ad

Cooling soothing Blue Star Ointment melts on the skin sending medicines into pores to kill itch tetter rash eczema foot itch ringworm. Money back if it fails.

Whale on display at Moulton street crossing

The 68 ton 85 foot whale in a special car has drawn large crowds and will stay on display at the Moulton street crossing until 11 p.m. tonight, marking a notable national attention drawing tour stop.

Moulton Street

Cleveland 8 Chicago 1 dominates baseball results

In yesterday's action the Cleveland club defeated Chicago 8 to 1 in the sole American League game. National League play saw Columbus crush Minneapolis 15 to 1 while Milwaukee edged Indianapolis 5 to 4. other games were postponed due to rain. International League had no scheduled games.

Cleveland Chicago American Association Columbus Minneapolis Milwaukee Indianapolis

Southern League Games On Tap For Today

Schedule preview shows Chattanooga at Birmingham Atlanta at Little Rock Knoxville at Memphis Nashville at New Orleans New York at Detroit Boston at St Louis Washington at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at New York St Louis at Brooklyn

Memphis Birmingham New Orleans Chattanooga Atlanta Nashville Little Rock Knoxville New York Washington Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Air Southern League Atlanta Nashville Boston Chicago National League Cincinnati Brooklyn

Two Main Bouts At Martin Arena Tonight

With Chris Jordan as referee two main bouts headline Martin arena this evening as American Legion officials expect a record crowd Jordan will box with Belgian Tom Galbos in his first South appearance while Kelley meets Cliff McLeod both newcomers. The card promises spice with two favorites and two new stars in a strong wrestling and boxing showcase.

Chris Jordan Martin Arena American Legion Jordan Lott Tom Galbos South Kelley Cliff McLeod Chris Decatur Legion Post Lott - Kelley

Girl-Shy Presented By Central Seniors

Central high seniors present a three act comedy Girl Shy at Riverside High School on May 5 at 8 p m Louise Ezell Billie Nelson A M Smith Thelma Lee Mitchell star in the production with others in the cast to evoke the teasing embarrassing scenes of being Girl Shy.

Riverside High School Central High Louise Ezell Billie Nelson A. M. Smith Thelma Lee Mitchell

Decatur Motors Unloading Plymouth and Dodge Cars

Decatur Motors will unload a car shipment of Plymouth and Dodge automobiles today. The new Plymouth features a longer wheelbase and silent gears and is described as a companion model to the Standard Six rather than a replacement.

Decatur Motors Plymouth Dodge

Do You Know Him Puzzle Answers Challenge

Puzzle page list of clues and answers across multiple numbered items. Entries include terms for anatomy geography language astronomy and common phrases with hints such as Greek god of war and pestilence and sand pipers. The jumble suggests a crossword style or quiz from a historical newspaper page.

Alma Cole Better

13 year old Alma Cole of Limestone county was moved Sunday from Brown’s ambulance to her home much improved after a tree fell on her near her residence several weeks ago.

Alma Cole Limestone County Brown

Simmons Family Motors to Birmingham Today

W. M. Simmons and his family traveled to Birmingham today for a short visit, the group expected to return shortly.

W. M. Simmons Birmingham

Sturdivant to Preach at Chapel Hill and Rogersville

Dr. L. G. Sturdivant presiding elder of Decatur district will preach Saturday morning at Chapel Hill and conduct conference in the afternoon. On Sunday morning he will deliver the commencement sermon at Rogersville.

L. G. Sturdivant Decatur Chapel Hill Rogersville

Mrs. C. B. McRae to Visit Birmingham Today

Mrs. C. B. McRae will travel to Birmingham to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Dewey Mann, according to today’s notice.

C. B. McRae Birmingham Dewey Mann

Alabama to face Mississippi State in track and baseball this week

Alabama will play Mississippi State in two baseball games at Starkville to start the week and close the season with a dual track meet against the Maroons. Star players Joyce Lipe Riegel Plantz pace a Tide squad rising from a strong AAU showing. Seniors Lipe Riegel and Baker graduate this month.

Joyce Lipe Riegel Plantz Mississippi State Drew Starkville Tide M. Riegel Baker

Rangers Plan Friday Hike At Westminster Church

Members of Boy Rangers Troop One missed last night’s meeting and will gather Friday at four o’clock at Westminster Presbyterian church for a hike and weiner roast. Each Ranger should bring his own supplies.

Boy Rangers Troop One Westminster Presbyterian Church

Lamar Penney and Son Visit Huntsville Relatives

Lamar Penney and his son Walter Marvin have returned from a visit to relatives in Huntsville.

Lamar Penney Walter Marvin Huntsville

Feminine Mat Star Banned In State By Board

The Alabama Athletic Commission prohibits women from performing in wrestling shows in the state. The commission denied a license to a troupe of women grapplers, marking its second refusal to authorize feminine appearances in the ring.

Alabama Alabama Athletic Commission Sancion

Soul Winning Month Observed at Westminster P resbyterian

Westminster Presbyterian marks May as soul winning month following April’s emphasis on re enlistment and advancement. Members received prayer cards pledging daily 10 minute or longer prayer for the unconverted and indifferent members. Sundays feature soul winning sermons and Wednesday mid week services discuss Bible conversion stories, starting with Nicodemus, plus a new painting display on the topic.

Westminster Presbyterian Congregation

Church of God Tonight Services Held at 7:30

Reverend Mrs. J. L. Mitchell of Birmingham leads a singers' group for religious services at the Church of God tonight at 7:30. The public is invited to attend.

Church of God J. L. Mitchell Birmingham

General Assembly to Meet May 24 in Columbus

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U S A will meet in Columbus Ohio on May 24. Rev Vance A Gordon delegate and W H Turner elder have represented Huntsville Territory at the assembly.

General Assembly The Pressbyterian Church Columbus Vance A. Gordon W. H. Turner Huntsville Tery

Notice of final settlement in Graham estate

In the Matter of the Estate of Mrs. Fannie Graham deceased the Probate Court sets May 26 1933 for a final settlement hearing on administrator Ed H M Turner accounts vouchers and statements filed for the estate. Judge maLonte signs the notice dated May 1 1933.

Alsbams Morgan Cotgl Faduilé Graham HM. Turner Fannie Graham

Publication Order in Morgan County Equity Case

The court orders weekly publication for four weeks in the Decatur Daily naming non resident defendants including O Meara Mahoney and Kane families and others from Iowa South Dakota California Ohio Chicago and Washington asking them to plead by June 2 1933 or a decree pro confesso will be entered against them. The file indicates Geraldine Kerston is a minor and all others are over 21. May 2 1933. May 29 16 23

Thomas E. Rafferty Margaret O'Meara Circuit Court Morgan County Alabama Margeret O'Meara Eliza Kane Mitte Kane Elma Iowa Dorothy O'Meara Grace Grasser Kerston Walter Kerston Geraldine Jon Margaret Matthews Florence Raty Mark Rafferty Charlotte Raffe Francis Mahoney Father Thomas Esther Matthews Howard Southkota Eugene Mahoney John Sioux Falls South Dakota Ellen Mahoney Anna Doughert Mahoney Plankinton A Nell O'Donnell Bernard A. McKenns Washingon D.C Harold Mahoney Hecla Geraldine Kerston The Register Decatur Daily

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