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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1927

Page

10

Convention Proceedings and Officer Elections in Toberenau

Readings and reports from department committees as members convene. Officials and delegates elected. new officers to Paris convention. sessions include reading of reports and welfare and legislation discussions in Huntsville and Birmingham.

Ed L. Murray Mra. W. Mi Draper amieSley Frank M. Birmingham S. Crockett Montgomery J. E. Golsedberereant Montevalley P. B. Jarman Frohlic Adnerss Department Aiti Oe Amérivndium Sparkman Huntsville H. E. McClung Birmingham Greer Ira M. Thompson

Cotton growth report shows August 1 totals drop

The bureau announced its first winning report noting cotton growth this year lagged behind last year by final August 1 figures. Disparities appeared across states with total bases and yields lower than the prior period.

Washington Cvtsus

Bee Chamber of Commerce Directors Meeting Called

The directors of the bee Chamber of Commerce will meet Lai 90 leae rectors at this meeting was urged.

The Bee Chamber of Commerce

Local civic group meeting at Malone Hall at 7 30 pm

In the evening at Malone Hall the Young Civic members plan a meeting at 7 30 noting attendance and ongoing civic projects.

Malone Hall Civic

Concealed weapon charge filed in Wes case

A suspect in Wes faces charges for carrying a concealed weapon. Police report details indicate a firearm was found during an arrest in the Wes area.

Royal Visitor Prince Christopher of Greece In America

Prince Christopher of Greece visits the United States amid ceremonial duties and public appearances. The trip highlights diplomatic ties as the royal figure tours cities and meets officials.

Prince Christopher Greece America

Adult Schools In Morgan Enroll 150 Pupils

Morgan area adult schools report 150 pupils. Teachers include Miss Isabel Scharnagel at Bell Springs pursuing a doctor’s degree, and Miss Mary Lois Scharnagel at Dripping Springs teaching foreign languages while pursuing a master’s. Union Hill No 39 and Oden Ridge graduates Miss Ruby Powers and Miss Vancecil Jernigan teach with experience.

Morgan Clay County Bell Springs Isabel Scharnagel University of Alabama Dripping Springs Mary Lois Scharnagel University of Aiken Ruby Powers Union Hill No. 39 Vancecil Jernigan Oden Ridge Normal School Livingston J. J. Bryant Drips Springs J. R. Lawrence Union Hill No. 61

Flood Waters Pour Thru Again at Pendleton Levee Break

Flood waters pour through the Pendleton levee break on the outside of the Arkansas below Pine Bluff for the fourth time this year. A three foot deep stream is flowing through the breaches about 400 feet long, per the Arkansas Flood Commission.

Little Rock Ark Pendleton Levee Arkansas Pine Bluff Arkansas Democrat Arkansas Flood Commission

Three Drunks and a Fine in City Court

Three men faced city court today on drunkenness charges. All were fined, and one case involved a concealed weapon finding.

Simms Here on Farm Bureau Work

Prueit Simms a farm bureau worker was in the city today on business. He has just recovered from a recent illness and his farm bureau duties extend over four counties Morgan Lawrence Cullman and Browntes Ysey con.

Prueit Simms Mr. Simms Morgan, Lawrence, Cullman Pand Browntes Ysey Con

R F D Routes Remain The Same

Rural routes out of Decatur Alabama stay the Albany routes as stated at the Albany station. Post office attaches advise addressing letters to bany station Decatur Ala with the rural route area marked in the left corner to avoid confusion with city mail.

Decatur Ala Albany Bany, Station

Reeves and Son Obtain City Building Permits

W. S. Reeves & Son have obtained permits for four residences in the eastern city section. The total valuation reaches $18,000. Site locations include parcels between 7th and 8th streets near 2nd, with one lot between 7th and 7th and a fourth on 14th Street south of Sth Street.

W. S. Reeves & Son Qivemme Apt Sth Street

Arlington Will Claim Gen Wood For Burial

Washington dispatch reports that General Leonard Wood will be laid to rest tomorrow in the cemetery plot set aside for the Rough Riders. The veteran commander and former Philippines governor died yesterday in Boston and will be interred beside the days of 1898 after a ceremonial arrival in Arlington with Mrs Wood and an escort.

Washington Aug Ugh Riders Leonard Wood Boston Witen Philippines Wookstad

Four Defendants Fined in City Police Court Fight Cases

Four defendants were charged with fighting and appeared in city police court today. Fines were set at 13.60 dollars in two cases and 18.60 dollars in the other two.

Probate Notice of Final Settlement in Herron Estate

Morgan County probate court sets August 29, 1927 for hearing administrator Charles Herron to finalize the estate of J. B. Herron. All interested persons must appear to contest the settlement. issued August 3, 1927 by Clerk J. H. Green.

Morgan County J. B. Herron Charles Herron J. H. Green

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