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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1927

Page

8

U. S Birdmen Inspire European Fliers At Croydon Airport

A Smith News Service report notes Britain plans a major Croydon aerodome project opening in October. At $1,335,000 the complex will include hangars offices hotels and a 50-foot control tower to serve transcontinental air routes and boost commercial air travel.

Smith News Service Lindbergh Byrd Britain England Croydon Imperial Corporation France Belgium Germany Moscow

Road conditions prompt contract plans near Morgan county

The road between this city and the county line is rough with holes and failing bridges. A contract for repairs is set for the latter part of the month. Decantur’s curb market and canning factory help Morgan county agriculture push Decantur as a marketing center.

Sager Decantur Morgan County

Paris Style Hints for Summer Menswear

Paris fashion notes describe brick and rich brown blazers with double-breasted cuts worn with off white flannel trousers. Dark blue evening suits from a leading French tailor pair with buff waists coats while summer waistcoats use tussor. Blue grey felt hats and baggy plus fours in steel blue or cream complete the look with cinnamon and hazel brown homespuns also used.

Paris Frock Styles Highlight Summer Dressmaking

Paris dressmakers unveil easy to wear evening frocks for the summer season. White dominates with white crepe satin and white georgette gowns featuring diagonal bodice bands. Lace and chiffon details, jade green velvet ends, and clever piping mark the new silhouettes.

Paris Madame Tailman

Buy a Home Or Build One In Decatur Tennessee Alley

Real estate note highlights Decatur as a fast growing Tennessee city offering both purchase and construction options. Prospective buyers weigh existing homes against new builds in a market with rising demand and available land parcels.

Decatur Tennessee Alley

Full Operations at Mill On October First

Full operations near 750 workers expected at the mill with day and night shifts. Additional machinery to be installed at East Decatur plant after shipment from the eastern site formerly occupied by the company. Housing demand rises as hundreds move into the mill district.

Cut Mill East Decatur

Mrs T Whyte Dies in Decatur Home Service Planned

Mrs T Whyte aged 00 years died at 2 Este Graice Street residence. Her funeral will be Tuesday at 1 o clock from Setichos Church with interment in Este Ville Alabama. She was daughter of Captain and Mrs W T Watts Huntsville and leaves husband Elkin Whyte three daughters Wheatley Davis Oran Davidson and Julian Blackwell five grandchildren and one son. She was a Christian church member. Pallbearers named R L Maury J B Harlow L W Lee Guy Blackwell Henry Davidson Leon Robertson.

Whyte W. T. Watts Huntsville Decatur Christian Church Elkin Whyte Wheatley Davis Oran Davidson Julian Blackwell J. P. Watts J. P. McGavock Mastin Strong C. A. Grayson Huntavillee R. L. Maury J.B. Harlow L. W. Lee Guy Blackwell Henry Davidson Leon Robertson

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