Georgia League sees local star Baker sign with unnamed team
Baker signs with a Georgia State League club and will leave for Waycross tomorrow at noon. A telegram from Val Donta arranged his transport and salary, with Baker expected to debut for the team this afternoon against the Colonial Club in his last local appearance. The notice came via Postmaster Claude McMillin who tipped the star off.
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Baker
Oeek
Ptar Vthaew Vg
Utilhas
Idecta
Georgia
Waycross
Valdonta
Colonial Club
Claude McMillin
Mountain in Alabama Declared Highest Point
The U S Coast and Geodetic Service reports Checkahaw mountain at 2413 feet above sea level as Alabama's highest point, located about nine miles south of Oxford on the Tal ladega Clay county line.
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Washington
Checkahaw Mountain
Alabama
U. S. Coast and Genedetic Service
Oxford
Talladega
Clay Counties
Wreck near Gretna Claims Many British Troop Lives
Heavy fog caused a troop train to collide head on with a passenger train near Gretna. The crash killed about 100 people and left many injured. several victims burned in the resulting fire as officials confirm mounting casualties.
Italian Ambassador to Germany Attacked in Berlin
Italian Ambassador to Germany Signor Bollati was assaulted on a Berlin street as a toilet door was entering an automobile. The assailant, a German youth, was immediately arrested and the government apologized to the ambassador. The blow knocked off his hat.
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Germany
Berlin
Signor Bollati
Submarine F-4 Lifted Further Toward Shore
Admiral Moore reported to the Navy department that the submarine F-4 was lifted 23 feet higher since yesterday and moved some distance toward the shore.
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International News Service
Washington
Admiral Moore
Navy Department
First Baptist East Decatur to Host Rev O W Greer
The Rev O W Greer of Atlanta will preach at First Baptist Church East Decatur tomorrow at 1 am and 7 pm with all invited. St Johns Episcopal observes Whitsunday with Holy Communion at 11 am and Evening Prayer at 7 30 pm along with Sunday School and Bible classes at 9 45 am. offerings go to Christian Education per Diocesan council.
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First Baptist
New Decatur
O. W. Greer
Atlanta, Ga
First Baptist Church
East Decatur
St. John’s Episcopal Whitsunday
Westminster Presbyterian Church Events in New Decatur
Westminster Presbyterian Church at Eighth and Jackson in New Decatur Alabama lists Rev E Lysander Gray as pastor. Sabbath School Sundays at 9:30 led by Superintendent D C Vohlers. Public worship Sundays 11 with sermon And Holy Keep sake and Sundays 7 45 with Making the Right Choice In Life. Special sermon for graduates and young people with special music. Prayer meeting next Wednesday at 7 45. Public invited.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Eighth
Jackson New Decatur
Alabama
E. Lysander Gray
D. C.vohlers
New Decatur
Pastor-less Services Set by Rev Cary for Sunday
In the absence of the pastor Rev J W Cary will preach at both hours 1 am and 8 pm Sunday School at 7 15 pm The public is cordially invited to attend these services.
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J. W. Cary
Lost River Adventure Brings Lovers to Wedding Bells
In England Gordon seeks Alice's hand while rival Egerton blocks the match. Gordon sails to Africa to solve a rubber shortage mystery, survives a plantation fire, and is revealed as Tracy the Lost River discoverer. He returns in disguise, wins Alice and a place in the firm as bells toll for their wedding.
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Inngland Bathton
England
Africa
Alice
Egerton
Gordon
Lost River
Tracy
Hias
London
Lerd Arbuthton
Harmony Four defeat locals in Masonic quartet contest
The Harmony Four edged the Douthitt Jones quartet at the Masonic Lodge last night to win first money over the professional quartet. Manager Cagle staged the two rival groups as a novel, well received event with eight singers performing encore numbers. The Harmony Four proved they can compete with pros and may soon tour, with Decatur residents likely proud that the act originated locally.
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Douthitt-Jones
Masonic
Messrs
Cammody
Graham
Nelson
Crane
Cagle
Audence
Harmony Four
Decaturs
Morning Matinee Draws Large Crowd of Young Viewers
A large crowd of children and some adults attended the morning matinee of the film Al Middin and his Lamp at the Petite and I theatres. The weekly shows cater to kids and are growing in popularity.
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al Middin
Petite and I Theatres
Katherine La Salle in An Innocent Sinner at the Masonic
Katherine La Salle stars opposite John Barrymore in Kick In and headlines An Innocent Sinner at the Masonic Theatre Monday night. The Mars ton production showcases La Salle’s nationwide fame after roles with Edmund Breese and Florence Reed. The show has drawn big crowds for years and will be trimmed to a single matinee on Saturday due to Chautauqua.
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Katherine LA Salle
Masonic Theatre
John Barrymore
Masonite
Marston
Miss la Salle
Edmund Breese
John’ Mason
Big Jim Génity
Florence Reed
The Pursuit of Pleasure at Delite Theatre May 25
Coming Tuesday at the Delite Theatre May 25 the second of the great Who Pays series Each story distinct and complete in itself each embodies the highest photoplay art and features Ruth
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Delite Theatre
Ruth
Decatur Fans Question Local Amateur League Plans
The Decatur Daily seeks reader views on forming a North Alabama Amateur League with Decatur, Hartselle, Huntsville and Athens or other nearby towns. It notes Barnes the catcher’s strong hitting and asks fans for opinions on semi pro versus fast amateur baseball and league viability.
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Decaturs
North Alabama
Hartselle
Huntsville
Athens
New Orleanes League Rivalry Hopes For New Teams
In the Southern league pennant chase fans crave fresh competition. The Y and the Colonial have driven strong showings but with summer heat approaching attendance may sag unless a third or fourth squad enters the city league race.
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Colonial
Enthusiastic Douthitt Jones Fans Roar at Games
Kirk Jones and his Princess maids from the Douthitt Jones Players have attended every contest this week. Their enthusiasm marks the crowds and some players blame the grandstand for errors as attention shifts from the ball.
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Kirk Jones
Douthitt-Jones
Jones
The Pure Suit of Pleasure by Roland and Henry King
A tale about a fashionable butterfly who neglects duties to her race and rejects her husband’s family plans, facing consequences too late. The piece contrasts moral choices with worldly allure and ends with a sharp verdict on vanity.
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Roland
Henry King
Free drinks at Delite Theatre today coupon offer
The Delite Theatre management arranged with Preuwitt Dillehay Drug Co for a five cent drink at Popular drug store with each Me ticket today. The offer is aimed at patron comfort and pleasure at the famous theatre.
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Delite
Delite al
Preuwitt-Dillehay Drug Co
PHONE 46 and SUBSCRIBE FOR THE DECATURS PAFLY
A brief local notice urges readers to call number 46 to subscribe to the Decatur’s Fly newspaper, promoting readership and circulation in the community.
Cook Hits Regularly as He Sends Salary to Tennessee Farm
Well old Doc Cook is earning his money in New York all right. Hardly a day passes that he doesn’t get at least one hit. His average now is around .300. It is said Cook sends his salary check to his Lynville Tennessee home each month and invests it in good farm lands.
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Doc Cook
New York
Cook
Lynville
Tenn
Lefty duel set for today as Crow faces Y pitcher
Crow is scheduled to work against the Y this afternoon. If he repeats his last outing, he should be in good shape. A rematch of southpaws is expected with Oberts slated to oppose him.
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Crow
Oberts
Notice to Public From Pierce Blacksmith Shop
Notice states Frank Pierce blacksmith shop will be opened by the proprietor and his son Frank Jr with management by the father and active charge by the son The message thanks the public for past patronage and pledges continued quality service and ample facilities under new opening in 1961 by Mrs Hannah Pierce.
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Frank Pierce
Prank Jr
Wespeak
Ford
Hannah Pierce
Soldiers In Trenches Endure Harsh Winter In War
London May 22 reports soldiers living and fighting in trenches filled with water and damp cold. Food is served three times daily by fellow troops as they move through long tunnels to conceal the guns. Soldiers with good blood stay warm, but many are invalided due to stomach and blood issues from the harsh winter campaign.
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London
Ewe
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Frances Carroll
Mary Darnell
Mary Tally
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Nelson Trimble
Joseph Reece
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Birmingham
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J. H. Cassells
Mrs. E. M. Black
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M. B. Faris
W. A. Rogers
Myra Roper
W. E. Roper
Embroidery Club
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Aileen Adams
Effie Bingham
Needle Club
Walnut Street
B. F. Holmes
Bank Street
Minnie Draper
J. P. Edwards
Waldermoosa’ S Springs
Woman's Literary Club
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MT. 15
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New Orleans
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