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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1927
Page
2
Unmasked men armed with shotguns roamed a Bank and Trust Co branch in downtown New Orleans at midday. They looted about 7 000 to 10 000 dollars, crowded the lobby and teller cages, then calmly departed as onlookers watched from outside.
At Roosevelt Field a monoplane named Old Grey Wy was moved to the west end to attempt a take-off for Rome. Pilot Lira Berta and navigator James Hill plan to fly east into a 25 mile per hour wind though two days of delays kept them grounded.
Probate Judge A G Patterson traveled to Kirby school three miles north of Danville to speak at an educational rally on the topic Education. The report notes a Morgan county farm bureau membership stabilizes farm conditions and cotton pooling may keep prices up.
Bobby Jones of Atlanta built a large lead over Francis Ouimet of Boston and Chick Evans as the national amateur golf championship reached its halfway mark in Minneapolis. Jones stood eight up on Ouimet while Mackenzie led Evans, with Jones going out in 33 to Ouimet’s 39.
Promotes Decatur housing options with top prices and a call to Mr. Farmer to buy or build a home, suggesting now is the best time to act.
The county board and commission discussed raising funds for a new courthouse with a subscription plan. They considered legal methods, reviewed county finances, and formed the Morgan County Extension committee while noting an estimated need around 100000 dollars and the importance of reserves for court terms.
Alabama lawmakers clash over Muscle Shoals funding as the committee kills the $25,000 litigation measure. Representatives Ashcraft Reeder and Patterson steer the bloc against passage while Waddell and allies push the Shoals development agenda. Morgan County gains credit for steady legislative craft led by Senator Smith in steering bills through the senate.
C A Hitch, a well known local resident, was injured yesterday when his car collided with another driven by a negro woman on the Bee Line highway south of the city. Hitch was said to be following another machine and believed the first car was turning to pass a wagon. He was confined to his home but the injuries were not considered serious.
Hartsel le Methodist church revival services run daily through next week with 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m sessions. Rev Hugh Ellis assisted by Rev E P White from Bob Indiana. singing praised. Groundbreaking marks a $25 000 sun day school annex project to expand facilities and pupil capacity.
Birmingham Aug 26 AP A special session of the Jefferson county grand jury has been called for September 6 to probe recent floggings. Over 100 witnesses are summoned to appear. Cases include floggings of Arthur Hitt Dan Mitchell and Eston Murchison. The panel may also hear about threats to Solicitor Davis related to the inquiries. Decatur note on street paving follows.
An old advertisement offers free home treatment guidance to women suffering from weakness melancholia nervous derangements and painful menstruation. It promises relief through a method claimed to have helped many and urges readers to write for advice without any sales involved.
Richard Fennell, a Birmingham Southern graduate, joined the junior faculty at graduation and moved to the regular faculty during the summer session. He is from Decatur and has many college friends pleased by his success.
Rev T G Mundy resigns as rector after ten years at St Johns Episcopal church and will preach his final service Sunday at 11 o clock following a vacation in Sewanee Tenn Services include Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and morning prayer with sermon Mundy completes ten years on September 1 with resignation effective then
Buyer seeks to purchase a home in Decatur highlighting an ideal climate and strong health conditions in the area. Real estate interest centers on neighborhoods with quality air, access to healthcare, and overall livability.
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