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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1927
Page
8
The Express company reports a substantial rise in office activity with Decatur handling about half of the best records in the system. Officials cite increased volume and growth in the local express department as a clear indicator of the expansion.
The Tennessee River level is dropping according to local gauge readings, with measurements in feet indicating a fall. No additional details on duration or exact figures are provided.
The Tennenace Valley Printing Company buys four lots at Johnston Street and First Avenue in Mooresville for 4500 dollars from resident Annie K Bartlett. The frontage is 93 feet on Johnston Street with a 140 foot depth on Fleet Avenue.
Closing exercises at the Opportunity school in Liberty will be Friday August 26 at 10 AM. A community rally is planned to support the school and town. Probate Judge A G Patterson is expected to speak at 11. J N Howell invites the public to attend.
R. S. McGee manager of the Acorn Stores branch here since January prepares to depart for North Carolina where he has accepted a state manager position with his company. W. J. Hughey notes McGee’s efficient leadership since arriving from Russellville Arkansas at the store opening. Mr and Mrs McGee have many friends in Decatur and regret their departure to make North Carolina their home.
A grand jury opened in Jasper Alabama into the death of Luther Howard 15 after a whipping by his father George Howard Coroner Legg said the boy fell ill Sunday and died soon after the assault The father is jailed on manslaughter charges awaiting grand jury action.
London report says King Michael I of Romania could be sent to England for schooling at seven. The five year old monarch is described as intelligent, healthy, and sports loving, devoted to his mother Princess Helen, with a fondness for animals and model vehicles.
General Condeacu reveals King Michael may skip English public school despite early language learning. The boy monarch, who speaks Roumanian and English, enjoys toys at court as officials weigh whether formal lessons will start before or after reaching schooling age.
Probate Judge A G Patterson announces Morgan County meeting on the County Farm Agent and Home Demonstration Agent topics plus other business. He notes will attend in Decatur on the 25th and asks attendance.
Tur, Alabama, resident Strickland was killed when his car wrecked late yesterday. Four other occupants, Ray Atkins, Ettie Bell Dickerson, Pauline Coker, and Elizabeth Darby, suffered minor injuries. Witnesses say Strickland lost control and was pinned beneath the vehicle. he died en route to the hospital. The deceased was reportedly well connected in Decatur and his body was sent there for burial.
In Minneapolis on August 24 AP reports Bobby Jones narrowly defeated Maurice McCarthy of New York two up to advance in the national amateur golf championship. Jones trailed at the turn and only surged late as McCarthy faltered on the closing holes. Defending champ George Von Elm also won his first round match three and two over John McKinlay Jr of Chicago.
The mangled body of an unidentified youth about 21 was found on railroad tracks two miles east of Tuscumbia, Florence. He wore yellow corduroy trousers and a gray coat. the right arm was severed from the body. Sheffield undertakers hold the body for identification.
Mr and Mrs J A Buttrey return from a two week trip to Newcity returning to Decatur by night train. They drove east by motor and came back by train for purchasing for the Buttrey establishment.
Morgan county farmers join the farm bureau to stabilize conditions on the farm. Pooling of cotton is expected to keep prices higher and support local agriculture.
Party members visit Tennessee and Columbia and state the link in the chain will soon be complete between Pulaski and Columbia, with the road opening anticipated shortly.
24 AP reports that S Ashley provided staff correspondence proving he was in Nick-a-tacker cave. O P Pile the state inspector told Governor Peay he believed Ashley staged the cave tale for publicity. Ashley guided Theo through the cave and claimed to have dug out after seven days with almost positive proof.
In Decatur a city of about 50 000 residents shoppers can find stores offering guaranteed quality merchandise. Local merchants emphasize value and reliable service across a range of goods.
Contracts for 8.46 miles of Lycon construction between Decatur and land and for the Athens Huntsville highway were opened at the state highway commission. Bids were due to be awarded that morning with completion target dates of March 1, 1928, though contractors expect earlier finish by year end. Both routes are vital to north Alabama commerce.
Fragment mentions encouragement of growth through trading at home. No clear entities or events identified.
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