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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1933

Page

6

Domestic liquor supply views spark quarrel among officials

In brief notes from readers and officials, Doran says there is no shortage of American whiskey as distillers could cut supplies to meet demand, while Gibbons argues cutting is unwarranted and hints at profiteering. Also notes an open air auto market at the former British embassy site on Connecticut Avenue near Thomas Circle.

Doran Gibbons Connecticut Aveniue Thomas Circle Germany State Department Christian Science Monitor Peper MRA

River Gauges at Two Feet Today

The Tennessee River stood stationary today with a gauge reading of two feet, indicating no immediate flooding risk. Officials monitor levels as weather patterns affect river flow and nearby communities prepare for possible changes.

Tennessee

Tigers Bagk at Hard Workouts

Auburn, after a 16 6 loss to Georgia Tech, trains for the intersectional clash with George Washington University in Washington. The Colonials, missing six regulars, are expected to present a keyed up, fast unit with a strong line and passing attack.

Auburn Ala Georgia Tech Auburn Tigers George Washington University Washington, D. C George Washington Tigers Colonials Clemson South Carolina Tigers Plainsmen Sam McAllister McAllister Tech Bengals Yellow Jackets Engineers Enginers Capt Ripper Williams Firpo Phipps Allen Rogers Talley Boots Chambless Bat McCollum Bennie Fenton Gump Ariail Tiny Holmes

Decatur Red and Black Go 24 Games Without Defeat

The Decatur Red and Black football team prepares to host Cullman in a Friday game after a 7 to 0 win over Falkville. It marks their 24th straight game without a defeat, with occasional ties in the stretch.

Decatur Falkville Red and Black

Schools Seek Accreditation For Two Junior Highs

Two junior high schools in Houston and Geneva counties have applied for state recognition as accredited junior high schools. Webb School between Dothan and Columbia and Oak Grove Junior High near Geneva were visited by state education officials who will report to State Superintendent Dr. A F Harman.

Dothan Ala Houston Geneva County State Department of Education Webb Columbia Oak Grove Geneva A. F. Harman

Carnera Sparks Latin Moment in Sequals Greeting

The scene in Sequals sees Rimo Carnera address a crowd with Mens sana in corpore sano, prompting reflection on how boxers speak to fans. The piece notes contemporary boxers and colorful figures like Ray Impelletiere and Irving Ashkenazy, highlighting the era’s varied personalities.

Rimo Carnera Sequals Italy Ashkenazzy University of Florida Frank Moran Mary Ann Chuck Wiggins Indianapolis Smittmen Carnera Ray Impelletiere Ashkenazy Melissa Chapman Homer Pelleas Absalom

Alabama Prepares for Hard Vols Test in Knoxville

Alabama drills intensively for a Saturday showdown with Tennessee in Knoxville after a tough Mississippi State game. Injuries thin the lineup with stars like Dildy Campbell McDonald Leach Chappel Walker among those limited, while Alabama also faces Fordham and Kentucky in upcoming Saturdays.

Tennessee Fordham Kentucky Alabama Vols Jim Dildy Campbell McDonal Leach Chappell J. Walker Diz Walkerman Hupke

Duke Victory Meets Wade’s Expected Tennessee Defeat

Wallace Wade anticipated Duke’s 10 to 2 win over Tennessee and invited prominent national football writers to witness the result. He was not surprised and had foreseen the outcome, according to reports circulating weeks earlier.

Wallace Wade Tennessee Duke Wade

Oliver the Leading Scorer In Circuit

Oliver of Vanderbilt leads Southern Conference scorers with 31 points after five touchdowns and a kick. He sits seven ahead of Chapman of Georgia and McMillan of Kentucky, who are tied for second with 24 points each.

Oliver Vanderbilt Chapman Georgia McMillan Kentucky

Tennessee Vols Suffer Injuries Ahead of Alabama Clash

Tennessee already missing Breezy Wynn with a broken leg adds further losses as Sheriff Maples and Toby Palmer suffer injuries from the Duke game, weakening the captain center and the fullback for the Crimson Tide matchup.

Wynn Tennessee Vols Crimson Tide Sheriff Maples Toby Palmer Duke

Tide Faces Tennessee After Injury List Test

Billy Hicks is out injured as Alabama prepares for a tough clash with Tennessee. The Tide look to upset the Volunteers, with seniors seeking their first win over Tennessee since 1930 when Alabama won 18 to 6 at Denny Stadium.

Billy Hicks Vols Tennessee Alabama Denny Stadium

Votes for Women Puzzle Clues and Answers

A scanned clue list asks who is the worker for women’s rights in the picture and fills many numbered word prompts. It includes vertical and horizontal entries such as nickel alloy, air related, farewell, cake maker, and places Mason City and the U.S.A. in reference.

Moulton All-Stars Fall to Company 463 Troopers

The Moulton All-Stars lost 19 to 0 to Company 463 from Cheatham Knob on Hamilton field. Adkins scored for the Troopers with a one foot line rush and a later end run, while Defreese added an extra point and another try failed on a botched pass. The game ends with the Troopers ahead and a possible post season exhibition being discussed for Birmingham.

Knute Rockne Company 463 Cheatham Knob Moulton Adkins Defreese Posey Wilson Triple C Double Springs Birmingham Community Chest

Duke's First Field Goal In 8 Years

Corky Cornelius' 17 yard field goal opened Duke's scoring in a 10 point performance against Tennessee. Cornelius accounted for all Duke points with a field goal a touchdown and the extra point. This marked Duke's first field goal since 1925.

Duke Durham N. C Corky Cornelius Tennessee Vols Blue Devil Cornelius Vols

Toughies Battle on Card Tonight at Martin Arena

In Martin arena the American Legion wrestling card features Tuffy Cleet versus Lon Chaney in the main bout with Referee Bill Hoskins handling the match. The crowd is expected to watch a dog eat dog confrontation as both rivals have tangled with many foes here. Preliminary action has Freddie Knichel facing Eddie Baker with Knichel seeking heavier opposition.

Martin Arena American Legion Tuffy Cleet Lon Chaney Chris Jordan Cleet Chaney Bill Hoskins Birmingham Lon Tuffy Freddie Knichel Eddie Baker St. Louis Freddie

Faculty members direct chapel in Naylor's absence

In Athens Alabama on October 17 faculty members conduct chapel with Miss Harriet May Crenshaw speaking on a Europe seen play and Miss Allene Jeanes discussing the Stone Age of Man in Europe. James B. Sellers spoke on economic crises and Dr Crawford of the Presbyterian church spoke on Tuesday. Plans for next week remain undecided.

Athens Als E. R. Naylor Allene Jeanes Crawford Presbyterian Church of Athens

Appeal Refused in Crawford Boston to Virginia Murder Case

The Supreme Court declined to intervene in George Crawford's extradition dispute, leaving a lower court order for his return to Virginia for trial on charges of murder. Crawford is indicted for the January 1931 slayings of Mrs. Agnes B. Sisley and maid Mina Boucher in Middleburg, Virginia.

Washington Supreme Court George Crawford Virginia Boston Crawford Agnes B. Sisley Mina Boucher Middleburg

Todays Rainfall Totals 1.16 Inches by Morning

Rain collected across the area reaching 1.16 inches by seven o clock this morning. The shower pattern dissipated with light remaining in the gauge. Weather advisories were minimal as skies cleared later in the day.

Middleweight to light heavyweight prospects highlighted

Opponents believe he can rise from middleweight to light heavyweight with success. Tonight's program will start at 8 15 instead of 8 30, signaling a revised schedule for the event.

Candidates Begin Active Campaign in Alabama Primaries

In Montgomery and across Alabama declarations file for May 1934 primaries. Former Gov Bibb Graves enters gubernatorial race. A R Jones seeks state superintendent. Mobile count lawmakers file for two House seats. W C Taylor seeks reelection with opponents Bardeleben and Grove. State senate seat hovers as Marzette Sanderson enters race in 16th district Barrett Caffey opposed. Greene county candidate W W Pippen Jr joins race for House seat.

Bibb Graves Montgomery A.R. Jones Electric Mobile County House of Representatives W. C. Taylor Ernest J. Grove Marzette Sanderson Letohatches H. M. Caffey Hayneville Greene County W. W. Pippen, Jr John W. Cook

New Members Added In Scholastic Flat

Phi Theta Kappa at Athens college pledged five new members Frances Jackson from Sheffield Virginia Sherrill from Fayetteville Elizabeth Pentecost from Gadsden Remelle Sparks from Vina and Geraldine Whitt of Athens. Members chosen by faculty and fraternity for scholarship leadership and character.

Athens Ala Phi Theta Kappa Athens College Frances Jackson Sheffield Virginia Sherrill Fayetteville Tenn Elizabeth Pentecost Gadsden Remelle Sparks Vina Geraldine Whitt

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