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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1931
Page
8
Eighth annual Ki Y camp announced to open near Vinemont on June 15. Gray, chairman, and May ard Layman, director, say sessions run weekly from June 15 to July 6 with twenty boys per week. Parents may enroll with timely arrangements.
Central high school holds graduation exercises in Riverside auditorium at eight o clock. A class of forty two graduates and their friends will hear Dr Zebulon Judd dean of Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn speak. CG. W. Matthews vice chairman of the board of education will present the diplomas.
The Barons defeated the Crax 5 to 4 in an extra inning game played in Atlanta. The victory marks the Barons first right baseball win in the city.
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The U S S Constitution, famed as Old Ironsides, is reconditioned with a full canvas, stout masts, rebuilt hull, and restored timbers. Under Captain Louis J Gulliver and Lt John Lord it prepares to tour American ports, reviving its 1797 launch legacy and naval traditions.
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May 26 Indefinite suspension of Atlanta manager Johnny Dobbs for striking umpire during last night's game with Birmingham in Atlanta announced by Southern Association President John D. Martin. He will receive a hearing and the penalty to be set after an umpire report. Martin witnessed the game in Atlanta before continuing to Memphis.
Mrs H T Gill reported numerous responses to her plea for bedding for an ill Danville road resident. Four beds were donated and one bedstead, spring and mattress were promised for the resident, with another bed to aid a burned out family.
Irvin Mitchell and Raymond Whitt, managers of the H. G. Hill stores, depart this afternoon for Nashville to attend a Hill managers convention from Southern states. The Maxwell House Hotel hosts the gathering with Dr. Gus Dyer delivering a keynote on food distribution and economy.
A jar with a small quantity of vinegar kept on the table can be added to salads. A few teaspoonfuls of dressing are sufficient for flavoring.
Miss Agnes Cassels gave two enjoyable readings before the Decatur Rotary club at its meeting Monday. Dr. Dyer, a leading economist, was recognized in the south and his talk aired on WSM at 9:15. Regular Classified readers are bound to receive regular profit.
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