Wilkinson seeks direct ruling on Alabama floating debt
Horace Wilkinson, Birmingham attorney, mailed an open statement announcing he would renew efforts for a direct Alabama Supreme Court ruling on the validity of about 20 million dollars in the state's floating debt. He plans to amend the suit to include proper parties and argues warrants issued by boards of education are not state warrants.
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Montgomery
Ala
Horace Wilkinson
Supreme Court
Boards of Education
Tabernacle Revival Draws Record Crowd
A crowded revival service at the old Reformed Presbyterian church drew strong attendance with improvised seats in the annex. The Decatur Gospel Tabernacle reports thirty five conversions during the services as Mr. Tingley and his party plan a farewell service tonight before departing for Birmingham.
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Tabernacle Revival
Old Reformed Presbyterian Church
Tingley
Birmingham
Decatur
Girl Shy shines with dozen stars in Decatur play
The Decatur amateur production of Girl Shy featured Lamar Moye as Anthony Arsdale and Opal Cavnar as Caroline alongside Billy Nelson as Dean Marlow and Thelma Lee Mitchell as Silvia. Cast members delivered strong performances, aided by Mildred Nebrig and Buddy Petty on props and stage, under director Mrs Willard J. Brown.
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Lamar Moye
Anthony Arsdale
Tom
Opal
Cavnar
Caroline
Dean
Billy Nelson
Dean Marlow
Amos Levin
Alfred Tennyson Murgatoyd
Kathryn Nebrig
Birdie Laverne
Howard Weaver
Chuck Mayo
Bessie Boyd Ross
Alma
Mildred Nebrig
Buddy Pettey
Decatur
PASS AWAITS CONTEST WINNERS FOR LOCAL CLUB NAMES
The Daily seeks names for Decatur's Alabama Tennessee League entry and the local park. Fans may submit suggestions by May 12 postmark. If multiple fans submit the winning names, season passes are split. Judges include J. K. Hughes John C. White and Rev A H Nabors.
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Decatur
J. K. Hughes
Hotel
Lyons
John C. White
Tennessee Valley Bank
A. H. Nabors
Central Methodist Church
River Flood Rise Reported Near Tennessee River
The Tennessee river level rose to 78 feet at 7 o'clock today as gauges showed ongoing flood conditions.
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Tennessee
Birmingham Gospel Tabernacle forms evangelistic center
The plan links with The Christian and Missionary Alliance to build an interdenominational gospel tabernacle in the district. Rev. D. W. Griffin, Baptist, becomes pastor and conducts services on Sunday, delivering messages on My Desire for Decatur and The Fame of Christ.
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Birmingham Gospel Tabernacle
The
Christian and Missionary Alliance
North America
D. W. Griffin
Griffin
Decatur
Christ
Tingley
God
Chevrolet Production Surges for Fourth Straight Month
Chevrolet Motor Company reports April production at 59,953 vehicles, marking a year over year gain of eight percent from April last year and eleven percent for the first four months of 1932. Most of the output, all but 5,000 units, shipped to U S dealers, with year totals rising from 188,000 to 208,000 through April.
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Chevrolet Motor Company
W. S. Knudsen
Mr. Knudsen
United States
Knudsen
Bonanza Quartet and Cast Shine With Orchestra Support
A theater program notes changes before the curtain rose and between acts. The Bonanza quartet performed two selections while Alvin Couch and Kelly Thomas presented a black face skit. Little Miss Bobbie Peterson delighted with five dance numbers and the orchestra earned much credit for the evening's success.
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Bonanza
Alvin ,Couch
Kelly Thomas
Bobbie Peterson
Lure of Speed Draws Taxicab Driver to Indianapolis Race
The essay traces racing magnetism from taxi cab corners to the Indianapolis 500. Paul Butler drives a car entered by his wife Jean, while legends like Frank Lockhart and Louis Meyers emerge from a century of speed chasing, injuries, and early fame in the Speed capital.
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Indianapolis
Paul Butler
Jean
Peter Kreis
Dare Devil
Kreis
Frank Lockhart
Louis Meyers
Southgate
California
Speed Capital
Riverside Juniors Defeat Rinkydinks 10 8 In Match
The Riverside Juniors beat the Rinkydinks 10 to 8 yesterday. Huddleston and Tyler scored for Riverside while McCluskey and Caudell hit for the losers.
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Riverside
Rinkydinks
Huddleston
Tyler
McCluskey
Caudell
Rev Hart Speaks At Men s Meeting
The Westminster Presbyterian pastor Rev E N Hart will address the men s prayer league on Second Avenue at 7 30 Monday morning. The weekly 30 minute gatherings saw fourteen attendees at last week s session.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Second Avenue
No Rainfall Reported Over 24 Hour Period
There was no rainfall during the 24 hour period ending at 7 oclock this morning.
Mushky Jackson at Schmeling Camp Amid Training Talk
A quirky piece notes Mushky Jackson at Max Schmeling’s upscale training camp where he stands in during workouts. He says little, asking for “Doc Rebok’s pleas” when hecklers rise and claims seven hours of sleep from 11 pm to 6 am.
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Mushky Jackson
Max Schmeling
Mushky
Schmeling
New York
East Side
Blinkered Victory: Blind Driver Wins 500 Mile Dash
A handicapped racer, Tommy Milton, who has been blind in one eye for 13 years and has two thirds vision in the other, defies odds to win a 500 mile event then plans a return. Flying: Blind remains a notable champion with two such wins.
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Tommy Milton
New Uniforms Bought For Club In Decatur Alabama
New uniforms purchased for Decatur Alabama Tennessee League baseball club. Fifteen new outfits ordered in cream color with black lettering and black hose to be worn at upcoming games.
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Decatur
Record Hall of Fame Baseball Moments From Atlas Era
The text notes Babe Ruth's 60 home runs in 1927 and mentions the Republic of Texas and Hawaii joining the United States. It also cites Soldiers Field in Chicago as the world’s largest stadium.
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Abe Ruth
Republic OF Texas
Republic OF Hawaii
United States
Soldiers’ Field
Chicago
Conference Set at Ninth Street Methodist Church
Dr. L. G. Sturdivant presiding elder will conduct the quarterly conference at the Ninth Street Methodist Church Wednesday evening. All church officials were requested to prepare written reports.
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L. G. Sturdivant
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Recognize Him Horizontal Italian River Puzzle Quiz
A dense word puzzle listing across and down clues with references to names, numbers, and common crossword style hints. The grid-like item mixes horizontal and vertical entries including Italian river and various definitions, aiming to fill a themed crossword solution.
Tide Prepares For Southeastern Conference Track Meet
Alabama coach Drew concentrates on building a strong Tide squad for the SEC meet in Birmingham April 19 and 20. Standout performers include Joyce in the 100 yard dash Plantz in the two mile Lipe in the low hurdles Baker Beck in the high jump and Merle Riegel in the pole vault. Plantz and Joyce clocked fast spring times and the relay team posted a 3 25 55 at the AAU meet, aiming to improve on the conference mark.
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University
Ala
Drew
Birmingham
Capstone
Tidesmen
Alabama
Joyce
Plantz
Lipe
Baker
Beck
Merle Riegel
Mississippi Express
S. C
Baseball Scores and Rain Delays Across Leagues
In the Southern League Birmingham tops Nashville 5 2 Memphis defeats Atlanta 5 1 and Chattanooga beats New Orleans 5 4. Knoxville at Little Rock postponed due to rain. American League all games postponed by rain. National League Pittsburgh defeats Brooklyn 4 2 and Boston 2 Chicago 1 St Louis 5 Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 8 New York 5. International League Jersey City 2 Buffalo 1 Rochester 3 3 Albany 1 7 Baltimore 11 Toronto 3 Montreal 7 Newark 5. College Auburn 7 Oglethorpe 10 Howard.
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Sinminghan
New Orleans
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Nashville OS
Little Rock
Knoxville
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Buffalo
Rochester
Albany
Baltimore
Toronto
Montreal
Newark
Southern League
Nashville
Birmingham
Memphis
National League
College Basketball Pairings Set Across Nation
Nashville visits Birmingham while Knoxville travels to Little Rock. Chattanooga heads to New Orleans and Atlanta plays Memphis. New York visits Cleveland as Boston goes to Chicago. Washington plays Detroit and Philadelphia hosts St. Louis. Pittsburgh meets Brooklyn with Cincinnati at New York and Chicago at Boston and St. Louis at Philadelphia.
Troop Seven Meets for Regular Scout Session
Troop Seven of the Boy Scouts held a weekly meeting in the St. John's parish Scout room. The review covered second class work and public safety rules with all Scouts passing a strong examination.
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Boy Scouts
St. John’s Parish House
John Smithers
John Cullom
William Dennis
Frank Troup
Henry Day
Raymond Parks
Henry Cullom
James Adcock
Randall Cullom
Peter M Dennis
Rotary Club
Saul of Tarsus program to be staged at local Baptist halls
A two night program entitled Saul of Tarsus will be presented at the Negro First Baptist auditorium on May 25 and 26. The event features Negro singing, acting, and a portrayal of Saul’s persecution of Christians with participation from Shilo and First Baptist auxiliaries and William Cartwright Jr. Seats start being sold May 7 through church auxiliaries, with reserved invitations extended to white friends of the congregations and ministers.
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Saul of
Tarsus
Stephen
Negro First Baptist Auditorium
Shilo
First Baptist
William Cartwright, Jr
Bir
Friends of
Dallas Will Play Here On Monday
Manager Gordon McDuff continues shaping the club for the Alabama Tennessee League opener with a Monday home game.
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Dallas
Gordon McDuff
Favorites Will Feature Show on Tuesday Wrestling Night
Joe Dillman faces newcomer Charley Cure of New Orleans while Tom Galbos clashes with Cure’s challenger in a Martin arena program. Pat Corrigan of Chicago meets Dillman as Kid Lott, fresh off a Galbos loss, returns as the third man in both bouts.
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Joe Dillman
Tom
Galbos
Martin Arena
Diliman
Philadelphia
Charley Cure
New Orleans
Ballyhoo
Pat Corrigan
Chicago
Emerald Isle
Decatur
Joe
Chris Jordan
Mgt
Kid Lott
Birmingham
Tom Galbos
Weather report shows 86/58 highs for 24 hours
The weather bureau recorded a maximum temperature of 86 degrees and a minimum of 58 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 am.
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the Weather Bureau Today
Decatur Faces Dallas After Doubleheader Win
The locals trail Dallas by two after a Wednesday doubleheader loss as Decatur seeks revenge on Monday at 3 30. Manager McDuff has not chosen a starting pitcher with options McCarley or Peyton. Peyton, last season’s sinker ball ace for Hartselle, has joined Decatur this year.
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Dallas
Decatur
McDuff
McCarley
Peyton
Hartselle
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