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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1937

Page

10

Lindbergh Skips Anniversary Observance In England

On the tenth anniversary of his solo flight Lindbergh avoids celebration in Kent village England. A steady stream of congratulatory telegrams arrived while he disconnected the telephone to keep peace and privacy. He plans a quiet day with wife Anne and their baby Jon.

Weald Eng Lindbergh United States England Long Barn Kentish St. Louis Atlantic Flight Anm

Major League Leaders In Almanac of Sluggers And Stalwarts

The AP lists top American and National League leaders: Babe Bell and Walker lead batting and hits with Browns and Tigers. Gehringer drives runs for Detroit. Medwick and Demaree pace NL with RBIs and hits. Medwick also leads in runs. Pitching leads with Hubbell 6 0 and Bowman 5 0.

Associated Press Bell Browns Joe Gehringer Tigers Walker Bonura White Sox Joe Vosmik Johnson Athletics Eaens Ench Pases Putiak Indians Medwick Cardinals Arnovich Phillies Galan Cubs Demaree Medwick Cardinals Hassett Dodgers Vaughan Pirates Gil Brack Bartell Giants J. Martin Brack Lavagetto Grey Kubel Sena Hubbell Bowman

Drowning Deaths of Three Men Come Under Verdict

Coroner J H Highsmith of Lawrence county ruled the deaths of Leon Alderidge Abner Alderidge and Boots Brackin as accidental drownings in the Tennessee river. The brothers were found Sunday and Brackin Monday after days of river searches following a windstorm that capsized their small skiff about two miles west of Wheeler Dam.

J. H. Highsmith Lawrence County Leon Abner Alderidge Boots Brackin Tennessee River Brackin Wheeler Dam

Selma Tops SE League To Lead Standings

The Selma Shippers moved into first place with a 10 to 2 road victory over Mobile as three regulars missed most of the game due to injuries and illness. Mobile committed four errors while Selma posted 12 hits to Mobile's seven.

Associated Press Jackson Senators Montgomery Senators Jackson Pensacola Meridian Selma Mobile Shippers Selma Camne

Southern Leaders Lead a Year Ago Today Review

Trip lett of Nashville hit .471 with home runs by Dana of Knoxville Wright of Chattanooga Webb and Warren of Knoxville and Alexander of Nashville four each. Wright of Chattanooga drove in 28 runs while Carson of New Orleans had 25. Bush of Memphis stole 11 bases and Miles of Chattanooga six. Chattanooga and Little Rock tied with 34 double plays each, followed by Memphis 177 and New Orleans 169.

Dana Knoxville Wright Chattanooga Webb Warren Alexander Nashville Carson New Orleans Bush Memphis Miles

Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Fund Raising Milestone

England's King Edward Hospital Fund began in 1897 to honor Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee and has now raised more than 40 million dollars.

England King Edward Hospital

Saints Meet Wingfoots in Saturday Game At Cullman

Saint Bernard College faces the Wingfoots in a return game after a 6 to 4 loss at Cullman. The Saints, led by Clyde White in center field, aim to rebound against a improving Wingfoots squad with pitching by Ogie or Cole and a lineup including Boutte Higgins and Sparkman.

Clyde White Saints Boutte Higgins Sparkman Ogie Cole Bachs Winnie Waller Moulton High Moulton Boys Winnie Goodyearites

Car and truck collide at Walnut and Ferry no injuries

A truck and a passenger car damaged in a collision at Walnut and Ferry streets at 7 this morning. No injuries were reported. E. B. Simrell drove the car and C. T. Clark operated the truck.

Walnut Ferry Streets E. B. Simrell C. T. Clark

Mrs Casselman Faces Overtime Parking Ticket Talk

Elizabeth Casselman appeared at police headquarters with an overtime parking ticket. She explained she was talking to her lawyer and was longer than she thought. Patrolman Nadler advised her to take it to Judge Ted Piedier, who she said is her lawyer.

Scotterluft Neb Elizabeth Casselman William Nadler Ted Piedier

Silver bar size varies like a brick in weight and form

Describes that there is no fixed standard for a silver bar, noting its typical rough size comparable to a common building brick and implying variability in weight and dimensions.

Do Not Gift Dogs at Christmas Warns Sunnybank Kennels

The author says newspapers overestimated dog gifts at fifteen million dollars last December, comparing it to Uncle Sam spending on the Philippines. He notes he never sells Christmas puppies, only sometimes later, and urges readers to ensure a dog is truly welcome and properly cared for before gifting.

Uncle Sam Sunnybank Collie

Mississippi mother charged with murder of 3 month old infant

District Attorney Homer Currie said Vivian Gregory 18 of Smith County will face a preliminary hearing in Raleigh on Monday for the death of her three month old child. The baby showed marks of violence and investigators suspect beating or choking. Gregory is detained in Hinds County jail and has not spoken with an attorney.

Hinds County Currie

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