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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1932

Page

8

Warren William to be Presented at the Princess Theatre

Warren William headlining a Friday show at the Princess Theatre with a large cast. The film and stage star is featured in The Mouthpiece, a drama based on a famous New York legal figure, and the cast includes Bidney Fox and Aline MacMahon under directors Flood and Nugent.

Princess Theatre Waren William New York Frank J.collins William Flood Nugent J. C. Nugent Bidney Fox Aline MacMahon Mies Fox Missa Celia Faraday

Red Cross Flour Distribution Complete in Morgan County

The Morgan County Red Cross reports all flour distributed. Distribution centers in Falkville Hartselle and Decatur delivered the relief and community thanks are extended to participants and local residents.

Red Cross

Greatest Race In Years In Southern League Pennant Bids

Chattanooga Lookouts and Memphis Chicks spark the tightest Southern league pennant race in years with only a percentage point between them. Old fans recall the classic New Orleans versus Nashville game. Pelace pitched for Gittenstein against Sutton, a Vol phenom, as the Vols won 1 to 0.

Chattanooga Lookouts Memphis Chicks New Orleans Nashville Gittenstein Pelace Sutton Vol Vols

Curb Market Sales Reach a Good Peak

Curb market sales were fairly strong today with a good variety of produce for this time of year. Demands from Decatur consumers were very good and market volume surpassed the previous Thursday’s level.

Decatur

Injured man Alvie Morrand showing signs of recovery

Hillsboro report says Alvie Morrand who sustained injuries to the left shoulder and arm after being thrown from a mule is now believed to be definitely recovering.

Hillsboro Alvie Morrand

Cubs Defeated in Pair of Contests on East Trip

The Cubs dropped a doubleheader to the Braves 11 to 4 and 2 to 0 as they began a long road trip. Pat Malone outpitched Bush and Smith to win the second game. Dodgers ended Pirates’ streak with a 4 to 2 win in the second game of a doubleheader. Dean and Haines beat the Cards 6 to 5. Joe Moore and Mel Ott homered in the Giants 7 to 5 win over the Reds. Luque earned the win after relieving Hoyt in the fifth.

Cubs Braves Pat Malone Bush Smith Dodgers Pirates Bucs Heimach Joe Moore Mel Ott Giants Reds Luque Hoyt

Jack Smith Returns Home After Tonsil Operation

Jack Smith has returned to his home in Mooresville after undergoing surgery to remove his tonsils. He is recuperating and recovering at home.

Cal Jack Smith Mooresville

Mrs Elmer Roy Returns Home to Hartselle

Mrs Elmer Roy of Hartselle has returned home after several days at Baughs Infirmary.

Elmer Roy Hartselle Baugh’s Infirmary

Daily Crossword Puzzle ACROSS AND DOWN

Across clues fill a standard grid with hints like restrain postpone and a printer's measure. down clues include girl's name and a security on property to cover a debt. The note of the scale and a Greek chief at Troy appear among the entries.

Troy

Austrian schoolmaster skis across English Channel

On August 27 1931 Karl Naumest nik a 36 year old Austrian schoolmaster from Styria crossed the English Channel from Cape Grisnez France to Shakespeare Beach near Dover on water skis about six feet long and a foot wide in eight hours The article notes the 1931 football players fatal injuries total reached 40 the highest on record

Karl Naumestnik Styria English Channel Cape Grisner France Shakespeare Beach Dover England

Negro School 10 Opens Monday With Strong Faculty

The negro high school will open Monday morning September 12 at 9 00. Parents and friends of education are invited. Principal Prof Pickett notes a strong faculty with many teachers attending summer school. Students who missed exams due to disciplinary removals must pay two dollars to receive their grade or repeat courses.

The Negro High School Education Prof. Pickett

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Warren William Princess Friday Tron Ligon Second Ave Moulton St NEW Mayfield America Mayfield and Hardwick Jean Harlow Paul Bern Plati Bern Miss Harlow Bruins Dean Haines Phils Gotham Darwin P. Kingsley New York Life Insurance Company Easthampton L. Ll Calvin Coolidge Egypt Alaska Aliny Jerzatiein Negro School Prof Pickett Montgomery M. College Morris Rocker Rockers Sterchi Hoosier Victor Radio Chifforobe
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