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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1927

Page

2

Allis Returns to Begin Campaign Tour

Hough Ellis, pastor of Methodist church, plans a revival campaign in the city next week. Rev Ellis will be assisted by Rev and Mrs E P White of Decatur. Services start 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m daily with preaching at Winona Lake and Hart h rooms. Mrs White noted musicians. Ellis preaches Sunday morning on Searching for and evening on Responsibility for Self Alone.

Hough Ellis Methodist Church Eerste Lng Ellis Winona Lake Ind Harth E. P. White Decatur Ryite

Jackson Unable to Attend Meet

Jackson, farm expert from Tennessee Coal and Iron, cannot attend the Kiwanis meeting this evening. Charles Rountree of the farm relations committee announced the cancellation.

Jackson FP. Jackson Ténnessee Coal and Iron Com Kiwanis Charles Rountree

River gauge shows 4.7 drop on Tennessee river

The Tennessee river level fell to 4.7 at a local gauge, as the Weather Bureau announced today, signaling a notable drop in water level for the river region.

Weather Bureau

Weather report shows 85/71 today

The day recorded a high of 85 degrees and a low of 71 by the weather bureau.

Weather Bureau

Lodge Party Proves Successful Despite Rain

The Bessie Rebekah No. 61 measured party Wednesday evening at Frater De Harge Second Po featured singing by Jur sie Catena a reading by Little Miss Josephine Mein hart and a curtain stunt by Bach rmann. Visitors Mrs. McKee and daughter from Birmingham Miss Edna Bailey and Flora Melton of Cullman L. W. Truman Athens Mrs. Guy Orr of Decatur attended among others. A piano fund was boosted as games and refreshments followed a rainy but festive night.

Frater- de Harge Bachrmann McKee Birmingham Edna Bailey Cullman Flora Melton L. W. Truman Athens Guy Orr Decatur

Flogger Is Given Term In Prison

Raymond Lee was sentenced to three to five years in the penitentiary for his role in the whipping of Flanders, editor of the Soperton News. He protested innocence before Judge Graham as a motion for a new trial was filed. bond set at $3,000 pending the motion.

Soperton Raymond eLe Flanders Soperton News Graham Lee

Premier Oliver Dies in Victoria BC

Premier John Oliver of British Columbia died early today in Victoria. The news reports from August 18 note his passing affecting the provincial government and leadership transition.

Victoria B.C John Oliver British Columbia

No Court Today Quiet at City Hall and Railroad Street

Quiet police report notes no court session today at Railroad Street city hall or Johnson Street city hall. No hearings or docket activity were listed.

Railroad Street Johnson Street

Solons Endorse Waterway Route Across Gulf Coast

The Texas legislature endorses a三part waterway plan outlined by John Craft to connect Cumberland Sound to the Mississippi River via a series of canals and inland waterways. Proposed routes would link Mobile Bay, Pensacola, New Orleans, and coastal Georgia and Florida, with federal endorsement and transmission to the president and agencies.

Arye Sotheborg Galveston Texas John Craft Sao Cumberland Sound St. Mary’s River Georgia Florida Okefeno Mobile Bay Pensacola New Orleans Apalachicola Fla Columbus, Ga Mississippi River Baltimore New York Atlantic Mobile Gulf of Mexico Mississippi Gulf United States Federal Power Commission

Hill to Open U Drive It and Tire Shop in Newly Built Garage

Mr Hill will occupy the handsome new garage on Bank Street with a U Drive It and storage facility. The service center will offer repair work tires and tubes and will operate 24 hours a day, with occupancy expected Saturday morning.

Hill Bank Street

W C T U Urges Public Attendance for Friday Meeting

Officials of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union urged the public to attend a Friday 7 30 p m meeting on the lawn of the Y M C A in Decatur. The invitation calls all interested in the prohibition movement to join the regular W C T U gathering.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Decatur

South Fares Well In Golf Tourney

In Geneva Wisconsin on August 18 the women’s western golf championship semifinals set four players in contention. Mrs. Harry Pressler of the Pacific coast faces Mrs. Dave Gant of the South, while Mrs. Elaine Rosenthal Reinhardt of Texas competes against Bernice Wall, the lone northern entrant.

Geneva Wis Tennessee California Texas Wisconsin Lake Geneva Country Club Harry Pressler Pacific Coast Dave Gant Elaine Rosenthal Reinhardt Bernice Wall

Rainfall Slight in Last 24 Hours

The government observer Mrs A H reports only 0.06 inch of precipitation in the past 24 hours, noting light rainfall for the area.

A. H

Boosting Decatur Boosts Community Standing

Readers are encouraged to support Decatur to improve neighborhood perception and goodwill among residents and neighbors.

Five Men Rescued After Tug Arkansas Explodes on Lake Pontchartrain

Five men jumped overboard and swam to shore after the tug Arkansas burned to the water's edge on Lake Pontchartrain near New Orleans. The explosion, caused by a defective wire igniting the gasoline tank, occurred late last night as the tug was taking these men to shore from dredging work.

New Orleans Arkansas Lake Pontchartrain

County Growth Tied to Farmer and Buyer Actions

A remark links Morgan county growth to the behavior of farmers and buyers. The speaker notes that farming and purchasing decisions influence the region's development and future prospects.

Morgan County Organ County

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Allis Lodge Chiropractic Henry Klein Palmer Chiropractor Moulton St AlbAny Solons Senator Craft Alabama Power Company Handsome Garage W.C.T.U South Johann Risticz Germany Europe Junkers Europa Bremen Berlin P.A Prince Albert Pringe Albert Reynolds Tobacco Ton P. A Bank and Church St Grant Street Cash & Carry Berkshire Farm Standard Oil Company Incorporated Kentucky CROWN Alabama
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