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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1939

Page

10

Decatur's New 30000 Incinerator Ready By May 26

The $30 000 facility nears completion on Laurel to Laf ayette streets on Bee Line Highway and will burn 25 tons daily with 1800 degree heat reducing trash to ash. Contractors J B McBride and Son began Dec 27 and will open Laurel Street access linking to Moulton.

Decatur Laus Laurel Lafayette Streets Bee Line Highway Laurel Street Eighth Avenue Moulton J. B.mcbride and Son

Boxing bouts set at Armory with six amateur matches

American Legion officials announce six amateur boxing bouts at the Armory on Friday night featuring top local talent. A wrestling card follows on Tuesday headlined by Charles Keene the Red Shadow versus the Black Dragon, with Art O’Mahoney facing Bil Fox in the semi final. Fox is a former Ohio University football star.

American Legion Armory Charles Keene Red Shadow Art O'Mahoney Bil Fox Fox Ohio University

Scout Camp Westmoreland to Open for Five Weeks

The Pen meatee Valley Council Boy Scouts of America Executive Board met at the Tennessee Valley Hotel led by council president Dr. M. R. Moorman. Camp Westmoreland near Florence will open June 26 for five one week sessions with plans for a new craft building.

Penmeatee Valley Council Boy Scouts of America Tennessee Valley Hotel M. R. Moorman Hunteville Paul F. Dix Joe Duncan W. T. Jordan Decatur Louis Rosenbaum Emerson Lucas T. T. Hackworth Florence R. C. Roberts Robert Matthews R. B. Sttze Fred Haynie Sheffield H. F. Shack Jordan Duncan Morgan County Dix Council

Derringer Named in $25,000 Suit for Attack

Robert E. Condon of Larchmont New York files a $25,000 damages suit in state supreme court against Paul Derringer star pitcher of the Cincinnati Reds. Condon says Derringer struck him at a Bellevue-Stratford party in Philadelphia on June 27 1936 injuring his neck and back. Secretary of War Harry Woodring was among the guests.

New York State Supreme —Court Paul Derringer Cincinnati Reds Robert E. Condon Larchmont N. Y Condon Derringer Bellevue-Stratford Philadelphia Harry Woodring

Revival Opens Sunday at First Methodist Church

The revival at the First Methodist Church begins Sunday with Dr. Davidson preaching. Services run 10 to 11 a.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. through May 21. Morning sessions feature various church groups led by named officers. special children’s services run 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. each night for ages up to 15.

First Methodist Church Tuscaloosa L. J. Ramage A. J. Harris Woman's Missionary Society Sam Pruitt Circle Number Business Woman's Circle T. A. Wilson J. M. Elem Duncan G. R. Mason Comer Ezel Decatur First

Vaughn Grocery Victorious Over Riverside In Softball

Vaughn's Grocery beat Riverside 6 to 3 on Tuesday afternoon. Strong pitching by A Briscoe and Riverside errors sealed the win. Riverside and Athens meet at Benson Field this afternoon with a 3 o'clock start.

Vaughn's Grocery Riverside A. Briscoe Senorate Briscoe Vaughn Todd Athena Benson Field

WPA payrolls questioned by Rep Martin in House

Rep Martin of Massachusetts urges publication of WPA administrative payroll names and salaries. The request aims to expose spending and personnel details in the federal relief program as part of ongoing scrutiny in Congress.

Washington Rep Martin Massachusetts House

Plover Receives Pay Increases Across Recent Months

Plover workers gain raises totaling $100 or more per month as several pay increases are granted in the recent months. The adjustments indicate ongoing salary improvements for staff.

Plover

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