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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1933

Page

6

Decatur Dominates Huntsville to Claim 21 7 Victory

Decatur Red and Black rose to the occasion Friday afternoon to defeat Huntsville 21 to 7. Key plays included an 85 yard drive for the opening touchdown and a sequence of three successful points after touchdowns, with McAnally and Smith starring on offense and a robust Decatur line stifling Huntsville’s running game.

Huntsville Decatur Ogile Gingrich Lowther Crimsons Huntavillians Owen Goa McAnally Smith Red Snipes Hunteville

Sharkey’s Return and Last Fight Echoes of a Boxer's Strangeness

The article recalls Sharkey's dramatic farewell after Primo Carnera’s knockout and his sudden comeback plan to face Levinsky Loughran and others. It notes his shaky chances, media reaction, and the violinlike turns of officials and crowds as the saga of his boxing career unfolds.

Sharkey Primo Carera Squire Boston Ringsiders Levinsky Loughran Carnera Chicago

Hendrickson to Return Next Week for Duke versus Auburn

Duke expects quarterback Hendrickson to return for the game against Auburn at Duke Stadium next Saturday. Auburn, the 1932 conference co champions, will bring a strong attack, and Duke will need every available man to respond.

Kentucky Auburn Plainsmen Duke Stadium Duke

Master Punters to Fight Out Alabama and Kentucky

Alabama fans will see Crimson Tide punter Dixie Howell face Kentucky’s Ralph Kercheval in Birmingham Saturday. Howell, famed for long kicks, recently lofted an 89 yard punt near the end zone against Tennessee, nearly a landmark runback.

University Ala Alabama Dixie Howell Crimson Birmingham Crimson Tide Kentucky Ralph Kercheval Wildcats Bama Howell Kercheval Tennessee

Huntsville Crimson Rally Leads to 21 Point Surge

In the fourth quarter Huntsville fended off Decatur with a bold passing attack led by McAnally and O'Reilly. Smith scored on a short plunge and extra point, then Huntsville threatened again with long passes before Decatur secured the ball on a late interception.

Decatur Smith McAnally Pappenburg Huntsville Banks Hungsville O'Reilly Byar Gingrich The Crimson Byars Kimibrell Kimbrell Endsley Emmerson Nabors Low Vinson Black Drake McCaleb Walker O’reilly

Crimson Tide Ready for Kentucky Clash in Birmingham

Alabama aims to recover from back to back road tests in Knoxville and New York City as they prepare for a home game against Kentucky at Legion Field. The series favors Alabama, 10 wins to Kentucky’s 1, with Monk Campbell returning to scout the Tide. Kentucky is undefeated in the Southern Conference and riding a strong, veteran squad.

Tide Tidesmen Alabama Cats Kentucky Monk” Campbell Campbell Bama Notre Dame Sewanee Georgia Tech

Punts Expected To Decide Alabama Kentucky Clash Says Tribune

E D Loosier of Hillsboro recalls Howell and Kercheval as Alabama and Kentucky duel. Howell has 326 yards this season and leads Alabama in mid field, while Kercheval’s booming punts highlight Kentucky’s backfield. Tom Hopke will again seek Kercheval’s kicks.

Howell Oglethorpe Kentucky Kercheval Alabama Tide Tom Hopke Hupke Crimson

Duke Faces Auburn In Clash After Near Miss To Tech

The Blue Devils travel from Lexington after facing Kentucky while Auburn’s Plainsmen prepare to invade Duke Stadium for a key Southeastern Conference showdown. Duke seeks revenge after last year’s 18-7 defeat, hoping to avenge the 1932 loss as Auburn brings a strong backfield led by Captain Ripper Williams and Firpo Phipps.

Durham N. C Blue Devils Lexington Kentucky Wildcats Auburn Plainsmen Duke Stadium Duke Devils Tennessee South Ripper Williams Firpo Phipps Allen Rogers Casey Kimbrell Sterling Dupree Truck Talley North Carolina Grid Wade Nick Laney Georgia Tech Atlanta

Alabama’s Tom Hupke Emerges as South’s Leading Guard

Alabama coach Frank Thomas praises Tom Hupke for his sharp game sense and patchwork of skills. The Crimson guard, 5 feet 7 inches and 185 pounds, blocks punts, tackles aggressively, and leads interference. He can sprint 100 yards in 11 seconds in full uniform.

University Ala Tom Hupke South Frank Thomas Alabama Hupke Thomas Crimson Tommy

Auburns Invasion Is Last For Duke

In Durham North Carolina on October 28 it was announced that Auburns football team will visit Duke Stadium next Saturday for a game with the Blue Devils marking the final non North Carolina opponent to appear at the Duke horseshoe this season. Duke then hosts North Carolina on November 18 and North Carolina State on November 25.

Durham N. C Auburn Fine Duke Stadium Blue Devils North Carolina North Carlina State

Huntsville Residents Visit Friends in Decatur

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Thondis and Mrs. Carl Thomas of Huntsville visited friends in Decatur Friday.

Kenneth Thondis Carl Thomas Huntsville Decatur Priday

Church notices highlight First Methodist and Christian Science services

First Methodist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m with J H Johnson as superintendent. Pastor Price preaches at 11 a m and 7 p m on Christ and His Church and Rejecting and Being Rejected. Epworth Leagues meet at 6 p m. Monthly stewards meeting Monday at 7 30 p m. Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m. North Alabama conference session begins November 8 in Birmingham. Special choir programs led by Mrs W E Curry. Christian Science lessons include Everlasting Punishment at 11 a m, with reading room open Tue Thu Sat 2 4 pm. All services in Eyster building. public invited.

First Methodist Canal J. H. Johnson Price Christ Epworth W. T. Lowe North Alabama Conference Birmingham First Methodist W. E. Curry Christ Jesus Peter Christian Science Eyster

Sunday church schedule list with sermons and classes

Men's Bible Class at 9 30. Sunday school at 9 45 led by J F Springer. Sermon by the pastor at 11. B Y P U at 5 45 directed by C L Buck. Evening sermon at 7. Wednesday prayer service at 7. A welcome awaits everybody.

J. F. Springer B. Y. P. U. Department C. L. Buck

St Paul s Lutheran Services Meant for All

The Rev E T Town pastor leads St Paul s Lutheran Sherman Street and Fourth Avenue in a Twentieth Sunday after Trinity schedule with 9 15 am Sunday school and Bible class led by A J Holtman 10 30 am devotional service Sermon The Message of the Reformation Training class Thursday 7 30 pm Circuit Meeting in Cullman tomorrow 4 to 6 pm Theme A Changeless Christ for Changing World You too are welcome

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Town A. J. Holtman Cullman

Central Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

James Allen Smith, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m. B Y P U and B A U at 6 p m Evening services at 7 p m Wednesday Prayer and Praise at 7 30 p m You are invited to every service.

Central Baptist James Allen Smith B. A U

First Baptist Oak Lafayette Service Schedule

Oak church under Pastor J. E. Berkstresser offers Bible school at 9 30 a m led by W M Bailey and morning worship at 11 with the sermon What Christ Thought of Himself. Evening worship at 7 on What Think Ye of Christ with Miss Madeline Dix directing Baptist Young People's Union at 6. Mid week Bible study at 1 15 on Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth.

First Baptist Oak Lafayette J. E. Berkstresser Bible School W. M. Bailey Christ Baptist Young People’s Unions Madeline Dix

Evening Talk Promises Odd Theological Topic

No morning service is planned. At 7 p.m. H. L. Kirby will speak on The Difference Between the Two Brothers Who Were Born Before Their Mother Was Born. All are asked to meet at 6 p.m. for the song drill.

Conner Pastor Preaches After Sunday Program Schedule

R B Conner pastor of Sixth Ave and Fourth St South outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 and a 6 pm young people play Dethroning Lord Mammon followed by 7 pm sermon Christianized or Crystallized Which highlight church events and message.

R. B. Conner Sixth Ave Fourth St. South Lord Mammon

St. John’s Episcopal Church Morning Services Led by Lay Reader

St. John’s Episcopal Church at Jackson Street and Gordon Drive holds morning services conducted by a lay reader under Rev. Peter M. Dennis, rector.

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive Peter M. Dennis

Willoughby Presbyterian Church Services and Schedule

Willoughby Presbyterian on Sixth Avenue and Ninth Street announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m with a sermon of vital interest. Bible study and prayer services occur midweek with Ladies Aid at 2 30 p m and Prayer Service at 7 p m Wednesday.

Willoughby Presbyterian Sixth Avenue Ninth Street A. Gordon Ladies’ Aid

Be sober and vigilant in faith against the devil

A biblical exhortation urges believers to be sober and vigilant as the devil roams like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. It calls on Christians to resist and stand firm in faith despite shared afflictions.

Sunday Church Schedule Reminders

The notice lists Sunday services with times 9 45 morning, 2 30 junior class, 6 15 senior class, and 7 evening worship. Attendees are urged to arrive on time to gain courage and strength for the week ahead.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Schedule Readied

Sunday school at 9:30 with Men and Women Bible classes led by Prof. O. Hagerman and Miss Groenendyke. Morning worship at 11 as "God's Replacements" and vesper service at 5 with "The Baptism of Fire" at the church known for a friendly welcome.

Westminster Presbyterian Tian Ei Avenue N. Hart

First Presbyterian Church Announces Sunday Services and Sermon

J D Wallace pastor leads 9 45 a m Sunday school followed by an 11 a m worship and preaching on The Bible Teaches Not One General Judgment But Several Text We Must All Appear Before the Judgment Seat of Christ A 6 00 p m Young People meeting and 7 p m worship invited to all services at the church

First Presbyterian J. D. Wallace Young People

Pastor J. D. Pickens Church News

Sunday schedule lists 9 45 a m Sunday school with L B Wright leading Gen 10 45 a m business meeting of B Y P U. Fifth Sunday at Shoal Creek cancels morning preaching. 5 45 p m B Y P U department headed by Mrs Will Spanabel. special State Mission program. 7 oclock Evening Worship sermon by the pastor ends with baptismal service.

J. D. Pickens L. B. Wright Shoal Creek U. Department Will Spanabel

What Is Wrong With the Church Sermon at Central Methodist

Central Methodist invites families to a Sunday program led by Rev. Arthur H. Nabors. The day features special sermons, soul stirring music, and a full schedule including Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and Epworth Leagues for youth.

Central Methodist Arthur H. Nabors

West Decatur Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 with Prof. Boyd Puryear as superintendent. Sermon at 11 by Rev. L G Sturdivant. Epworth League at 6 with Gus Blythe presiding. Evening preaching at 7 on Christian Experience. Woman's Missionary Society at 3 Monday. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7. Two Sundays remain before conference.

West Decatur

Sunday morning Bible services and evening preaching

The notice lists 9:45 Sunday morning services with 10:45 sermon by Bro. A. E. Landiss of Chattanooga Tennessee, 6 p m Young People’s Meeting, 7 p m preaching by Bro Landiss, 7 p m Wednesday Prayer Service, Thursday Ladies Bible Class at the church. Worship with us and bring friends to hear Bro Landiss.

Bro. A Bro. Landiss

Strenfert to Speak at Circuit Meeting in Cullman

Rev. F C Strenfert of St Louis Mo will address pastors and laymen at the Cullman Lutheran circuit meeting on the Missionary Forward Movement. Rev H Reuter of Birmingham will chair with Rev E T Town as secretary as Rev H E Walther and Rev Town organize the program. A large delegation is expected.

Cullman Lutheran Church F. C. Strenfert St. Louis Strenfert Mission Synod The Lutheran Church Forward Movement North Alabama H. Reuter Birmingham E. T

William S. Graham Called to Reward

William Samuel Graham formerly of this county and now of Roswell New Mexico died at his home there this week. Interment took place at rot In addition to his widow and children he is survived by his father A L Graham a sister Mrs Rip Lunsford and a brother J H Graham all of Athens and Cullman Alabama.

Athens Ala William Samuel Graham Roswell N. M Rot Graham A. L. Graham Rip Lunsford J. H. Graham Cullman

Mrs. Tidwell Returns Home After Appendectomy

Mrs. Arthur Tidwell was taken by Brown's ambulance from Benevolent hospital this morning to her home at 528 Jackson Street after undergoing an appendicitis operation.

Arthur Tidwell Jackson Street Brown’s Ambulance Benevolent Hospital

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