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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1927
Page
8
The county farm agent explains two main pests on turnip greens and details practical remedies. The worm can be controlled with calcium arsenate dust or Paris green mixed with lime, while plant lice require a nicotine solution diluted in lime. Application methods and safety notes are provided, including dusting when temperatures are above 50 degrees and covering with cloth.
Two defendants facing vagrancy charges had hearings today and were held over for further court action. Both defendants were described as lacking stable positions.
Clarkdale Mississippi Aug 22 AP Jim Hollingsworth an escaped convict from Kilby prison Montgomery Alabama was jailed here after last night arrest by Sheriff S E Nunnerlly of Simpson County Hollingsworth was convicted in March 1922 for murder and sentenced to 50 years he escaped in 1926
Violation of the prohibition laws charged a local defendant with a $28.60 fine imposed after court proceedings.
Weather over the past two weeks has boosted Morgan County cotton growth and openings are expected on local streets by the week’s end. Farmers report cotton opening across the county.
Raymond Clark and his family, who left ten years ago for Springfield Massachusetts, are visiting the C. H. Bird home on the Hart Sellepike. They will stay about two weeks and many old friends recall them fondly.
International News reports William Marx, a former captain in the 74th Im pecial German Field Artillery, is now Waiter No. 613 at the Hotel Astor in New York. He says his wartime service spans artillery command, stoking, dishwashing, and service in the White Russian Army, and he hopes to pursue aviation in the future. His family once owned coal mines in Poland but lost their money during the war and he has lost contact with other relatives.
City schools announce selected teachers for the upcoming term across West Town and East Town. Principals listed include Anna Fr. Cliffe in Loretto, Tenn, Florence Normal, and W J Wilson, with a roster of teachers such as Clarice Leeie Pitt and Ella M Pearson. Assignments of work not yet indicated. returning teachers will largely resume prior duties.
Johnston of Minneapolis led the first qualifying round of the national amateur golf championship with 74 a stroke ahead of Bobby Jones and four better than defending champ George Von Elm. Jones was wild and called his game rotten, while Von Elm misfired as Jones seeks revenge for last year.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kirby of Covington Kentucky died Saturday at St Elizabeth hospital. The body was moved to Decatur on Louisville and Nashville train No 1 and laid to rest at Johnsons chapel cemetery. He is survived by his parents and a sister. Road conditions improving into Decatur ease travel and costs for shipping commodities.
Judge W Lowe of Morgan county set bond at 759 dollars for Walter Gingrich a youth held on assault with intent to ravish. Gingrich waived preliminary hearing this morning.
West J. Monroe of Falkville visited the city on business and praised Falkville High School's new material. He noted practice sessions began today at the Falkville Institution as the team aims for an exceptionally good season.
Luther Feller of Hartgelle was a business visitor in the city today, meeting local contacts and observing market conditions.
Four defendants faced city police court today and were fined $18.60 each. The article adds a note on Morgan County development linking farming and buying actions to regional growth, urging local agricultural progress in Decatur.
A torn chamois jewel bag is the main clue after police find a well dressed woman’s body in the Tuckahoe river near Cape May Court House. The corpse, about 45, in a sport suit, was found by a crabbing man. Robbery is the suspected motive as police seek identification.
Percy Inabanett local agent for American Railway Express company returned Sunday evening from Birmingham where he spent the weekend.
Representative Patterson plans to depart and rejoin sessions with two weeks left in the legislative term. The Morgah county courthouse commission bill faces final steps, awaiting Governor Graves signature on Tuesday to end a lengthy capital fight. The measure takes effect immediately upon executive approval.
Kenneth E. Thomas, now in Jasper Alabama, traveled from there to Jasper to be the Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs Henry Hartung. Mrs Thomas already visiting the Hartungs. Mr Thomas left this morning for the return trip, Mrs Thomas to remain for a week or more.
Three defendants were charged with speeding in city courts today. Two were fined 13.60 each and a third defendant was not tried.
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