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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1931
Page
8
Large audiences welcomed Rev N Hart as he began his sixth year of service at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Decatur. The vesper service drew a bigger crowd than the morning, with two special programs on the Day. Hart started a sermon series explaining the Book of Revelation attracting Bible students seeking interpretation.
The senior class of Central High reports a successful magazine sale raising funds for the annual. A total of 187 magazines were sold, surpassing the 180 goal, with gratitude extended to the public for cooperation. The piece notes a quote about human and nature.
J. K. Hughes manager of the Hotel Lyons described Vanderpilt as lacking deception, while Tulane led with a deceptive attack that Vanderbilt failed to fathom. The Green Wave secured victory Saturday with this advantage.
Few cases appeared on police blotter this morning as city weekend violations were light. Only a small number faced Mayor Malone, and none of the charges were serious.
Stanley Harrison promotes a dance at the Junior Chamber of Commerce on wet Thursday night October 22 headlined by Harry Kalker and his Wisconsin Ballroom Orchestra.
Bo McMillin, former Centre star and All American quarterback, now coaches Kansas State College. His squad has won both of its conference games and leads the Big Six.
Two major upsets in the east startled observers as Columbia defeated a strong Dartmouth team 19 to 6 for its first win since 1889 and Harvard beat the Army 14 to 13 in a surprising result.
J. T. Lipsey of Hartsville route three was among the planters visiting Decatur today. He joined local growers touring the Valley during December day trip earlier this week.
The cave in Edmondon county Kentucky spans five levels with 225 avenues 47 homes 8 cataracts and 23 pits charted in explored portions according to a accompanying survey.
Miss La Vaughn Dennison of Wellsburg West Virginia pursuing graduate study at Ohio State University says a new cracker she developed contains all vitamins except C and can be stored long term. She predicts it will aid busy businessmen who lack time for lunch and be useful in areas with limited food, for children too.
Coach Ossie Solem ranks the 1931 Notre Dame squad as the best he ever saw, admitting Drake fell 63 to 0 to the Ramblers. Solem, with 20 years in football, says he never witnessed such Ramblers play. The Adirondack mountains cover 5,000 square miles in New York.
Turree and Steel opened with a goose egg at the aidisins on a Saturday night as the Disco bowlers beat the Bankers four to nothing. Captain Dobbs led the losing side with the best average, while Jas Wilson and A Carter topped the winning team with high single scores. The Decatur Iron & Steel and Old Timers clash tonight with Decatur receiving 51 pins. N M Speake 100 100 100. Arthur Bowen 107 151 141. Jas Morrow 129 140 119.
Hillsboro resident L. V. Moultrie of route one visited the city briefly today on business, returning to Hillsboro afterward.
Creomulsion is advertised as a powerful non narcotic cough remedy for deep coughs and colds. It blends pine tar wild deer bark menthol ipecac and creosote to soothe membranes and fight germs while promising safe use for children and a full refund if not satisfied. It markets itself as the world’s best help for tough coughs and urges trial despite higher price.
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