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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1927

Page

8

Eindy Sees Big Welcome For Legionnaires Back In Paris

IND. ANAPOLIS Lindbergh urges Americans to greet returning veterans in Paris. He predicts a tumultuous, joyful welcome for the American Legion convention crowd as the two nations look toward renewed friendship after years of tension.

Eindy Paris Anapolis Ind Charles A. Lindbergh York Ameriree Coi Lindbergh American Legion Yy Pavia American Legion A. Fef. F America of the Legion Europe

Globe Circlers Arrive in Munich End Second Leg

Brunswick Ga Aug 29 The state department asked to seek aid of all South American governments in a search for Paul Redfern and Paul Warner a local flight committeeman said. The signal noted the eastern Caribbean and Venezuelan coast as the probable search area with reports of feedings and progress from the Bahamas indicating the plane is southward.

Globe Circlers Munich Caribbean Sea Canary Brunswick Department of State Paul Redfern Paul Warner

Mrs Redfern Hopes for Husband After Caracas Plane Sighted

Mrs. Paul R. Redfern in Brunswick expresses renewed hope for her husband’s safety after a Caracas dispatch said an airplane was seen over the Orinoco delta Saturday. The report arrives amid a widely followed missing aircraft case with few confirmed leads.

Brunswick Paul R. Redfern Caracas Venezela Orinoco River

Becks Welcome a Son Born August Twelfth

A ten-pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Beck on August 12.

E. A. Beck

First Flight Golf Tourney Produces Early Results

George Curtis of the Country Club urged all qualified players to finish their matches before Thursday as the Daily golf tourney’s first flight results emerge. Baugh defeats Billings 8 up with five to go, Wyker over Lloyd 2 up with one to play, Peebles over Hodson 4 up with three to go, Fussell defeats Ran kin 8 up with five to go. Semi finals hinge on second flight matches. finals likely in early September.

George Curtis Pro Country Club Eef Dr. Baugh R. C. Billings J. W. Wyker Lloyd D. F. Peebles Thomas Hodson W. W. Fussell M. R. Rankin

Woman killed by speeding car at street intersection

Rosa McHugh aged 80 died after being struck by a speeding automobile while standing at a street intersection. Police reported the incident occurred on August 2 1920.

Rosa McHugh

Hunters Return From Lake Junaluska Visit

James D. Hunter, pastor of Central Methodist Church, announced by letter that the Hunters expect to leave Lake Junaluska on Tuesday and arrive here Thursday. Hunter said he enjoyed the best vacation and is eager to return to his work.

James D. Hunter Central Methodist Church Lake Junaluska Hunter

Strickland Joins Moseley Shoe Co. For Three Weeks

Conrad Strickland, a popular local boy, will be located with Moseley Shoe Co. on Second avenue for the next three weeks at least, remaining with that establishment until the opening of the school sessions. He has been connected with The Daily for several years and has proven capable in his department.

Conrad Strickland Moseley Shoe Co Second Avenue Young Strickland

Walker Joins Rahm Co. in Men’s Furnishings Venture

Ernest C. Walker, long established here, has moved his location to the Rahm Clothing Company to run a men’s furnishings business. He has many friends wishing him success in this new business connection.

Ernest Vo Rham Clothing Company Walker

Patterson in Capital Today for relocation to continue duties

Probate judge A. G. Patterson was in Montgomery today making final arrangements to move his family to the city. He intends to return soon to resume county duties after several years away.

A. G. Patterson Capital Montgomery Patterson

Rev W P Wilks Visits Decatur After Baptist Leadership Move

The Rev W P Wilks, longtime pastor here and now head of the Baptist church in Opelika Alabama, is a Decatur visitor. He has many friends in Decatur and plans to stay several days.

W. P. Wilks The Baptist Church Pi of the Baptist Church Opelika Ala Decatur Wilks

McGee Takes New State Manager Post at Acorn Stores

Mr. and Mrs. R. S. McGee depart for Mt. Airy North Carolina where he accepts the state manager job for Acorn Stores. W. J. Hughey arrives from Acorn to fill his position and continue local duties.

McGee Mt. Airy N. C Acorn McGee's W. J. Hughey

Editor Irwin Kirkwood Dies in Saratoga Springs

Irwin Kirkwood editor of the Kansas City Star died early today in Saratoga Springs. He was one of the best known newspaper men in the middle west.

Saratoga Springs Irwin Kirkwood The Kansas City Star Kirkwood Middle West

May Be Selected For The New Courthouse

Price would provide space for offices vault room and additional room in circuit court rooms on the second floor. Before last November’s fire the circuit court room was always inadequate to house people attending trials.

Price Circuit Court Rooms Circuit Court

Eleven Go Into Insane Hospitals This Week

Morgan County sheriff B. E. Davis reports eleven people have been sent to insane hospitals since January 17, a notably high figure. Two additional cases will be referred this week, authorities say.

B. E. Davis Morgan County

Raymond Pepper Plays Ball for Marshalltown Iowa Team

Raymond Pepper a local boy star of Alabama in baseball football and basketball is now at Marshalltown Iowa playing baseball. Pepper a Cardinal property probably will not be called by the world champions this year. Call.au are in need of secure daily deliveries in lots of 500 or more for 80 cents per thousand.

Raymond Pepper University of Alabama Marshalltown Iowa Pepper Cardinals

Beautiful Line Says J A Buttrey

J A Buttrey of department store T says fall dress lines are more beautiful than in previous seasons after returning from New York. He notes there is little change in skirt length.

J. A. Buttrey New York Mr. Buttrey

Fashion note on seasonal skirt lengths

Describes the season's skirt lengths as roughly matching those seen in spring and summer designs.

Four Burned When Mission Ship Explodes in Harbor

Four people were hospitalized in Sydney Nova Scotia after the Greenfelt Mission supply ship Marvelle exploded in the harbor. All injured were mission workers.

Sydney Nova Scotia Greenfelt Marvelle

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