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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1927

Page

2

Convention Proceedings Note City Welfare and Delegates

The text outlines a convention agenda with officers and committees. It lists depart ment officers including a chaplain and adjutant, election of delegates, and the formation of an executive committee. It references various names and roles such as Mrs W M Draper, Mrs W M Dyer, and J Sparkman.

J Meresses Welar W. M. Dyer Foley Whit Foley Ae Mae He Diskett Montgom Department

Ginning Figures Show Mixed U.S. Cotton Growth

The August ginning report from the census bureau traces this year’s growth through the prior August 1 totals, noting changes in bases and comparing to the same date last year. State figures reflect variations in overall production.

Washington Aug

Board to Meet Junior Group in Daily Chronicle

A brief item notes a junior board will convene, urged emphasis on a broader discussion in the Daily Chronicle.

Membership Meet Set for Malone Hall

A membership meeting is planned at Malone Hall at 7:20 o clock. The notice urges all unit members to be present.

Malone Hall

Concealed Weapon Charge Leads to Fine

A man identified as a Negro was fined 28 dollars and 60 cents today on charges related to concealing a weapon.

Morgan Adults: 150 Enrolled in Clay County Schools

The report lists 150 pupils enrolled in adult schools in Clay county. Teachers include Miss Isabel Scharnagel at Bell Springs pursuing a doctor's degree, Miss Mary Lois Scharnagel at Dripping Springs pursuing a master's, and graduates from Livingston Normal School at Union Hill No 30 and Oden Ridge. Notes praise quick learners and strong teacher engagement, citing J J Bryant, J R Lawrence, George Dotson, and Henry Champion among others.

Clay County Bell Springs Isabel Scharnagel University of Alabama Dripping Springs Mary Lois Scharnagel Ruby P Union Hill No. 30 Vancecille Oden Ridge Livingston J. J. Bryant J. R. Lawrence Union Hill No George Dotson Andrews’ Chapel Opportunity School Maple Grove Henry Champion

Flood Waters Pour Through Pendleton Levee Break

Flood waters pour through the Pendleton levee break near Pine Bluff for the fourth time this year. A three foot deep stream runs through a gap about 400 feet wide as advised by the Arkansas Flood Commission.

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

Three Drunks Heard In City Courts

Three men faced charges of drinkness in the city courts today and were fined for concealed weapon offenses.

Simms Visists City Amid Farm Bureau Work Load

Pruest Simms, a farm bureau worker, was in the city today on business. He has just recovered from a recent illness. His farm bureau duties extend over four counties: Morgan, Lawrence, Cullman and Blount.

Pruest Simms Simms Morgan, Lawrence, Cullman and Blount

Rural Route Addresses Streamlined for Decatur Alabama

Postoffice officials in Albany state that rural routes out of Decatur Alabama will keep the Albany routes. Address all letters to Albany station Decatur Ala and place the rural route number in the upper corner so it does not get fused with city mail.

Decatur Ala Albany

Reeves & Son Secure Building Permits for Four Homes

Reeves and Son have secured permits for four residences in the eastern section. The project value reaches $18,000 with sites selected between 7th and 8th streets near the sea, another between 7th and 8th streets, and a fourth at 14th Avenue south of 5th Street.

Reeves & Son 7Th Beti 14Th Avenue Sth Street

Arlington Will Claim Gen Wood for Interment

Arlington will claim General Wood for burial at Arlington Cemetery. The late governor of the Philippines died yesterday in Boston. At his widow's request, Mrs Wood and a military escort accompany the body from Boston to Washington for immediate interment ceremonies.

Ashi Soapith Riders Wood Boston Philippines Washington Arlington

Four Fighters in City Court Hearings

Four defendants charged with fighting appeared in city police court today. Two cases resulted in fines of 13 dollars and 60 cents each, and two cases carried fines of 18 dollars and 60 cents each.

Notice of Final Settlement in J. B. Herron Estate

Probate Court Morgan County Alabama notifies heirs and interested persons that Charles Herron as Administrator has filed accounts for final settlement in the estate of J. B. Herron deceased. A hearing is set for August 29, 1927, and interested parties must appear to contest. Dated August 3, 1927, J. H. Green, Clerk.

State OF Alabama Morgan County J. B. Herron Charles Herron

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