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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1927
Page
2
The article outlines John B. Ham’s campaign for tougher national prohibition measures. It advocates home searches and confiscation of materials, a permanent padlock for nuisances, and broader enforcement, aiming to tighten control ahead of a possible national action with plans advancing to Washington.
The Ramittees of the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce issued invitations for a country holiday dance event. A large attendance is expected with a dancing contingent from neighboring Hes. Proceeds will go toward retiring a debt.
Fragmentary OCR notes show reference to the state board of Agriculture and an advisor on an honor system. No clear names, dates, or full actions are readable to determine a complete event or outcome.
Reverend A N Penland longtime pastor of Willoughby Presbyterian Church to depart with Mrs Penland for Union Mississippi where he will accept a new posting after years of service in the community.
New York dispatch reports that Dr Wilhelm Filchner led a German expedition into Seethwan province China and was slain by hostile natives. The party included an American member and was crossing central China toward India while approaching Tibet from the east.
A preliminary hearing for Claude Lewis will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Railroad Street city hall. Judge W. T. Lowe announced the Morgan County court will hear the case. Defense by Almon and Almon. prosecution aided by Wert and Hutson.
An act amends a Morgan county court law adding concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court except in equity cases. The measure nearly doubles the county court’s jurisdiction and workload, expanding responsibilities for county court judges and procedures.
Morgan county tax assessor Herman C. Troup and his wife are in Nashville for a two day visit, traveling by automobile.
Permit Ee for the ne of a brick structure at the cost of 2 500 has been issued to BE F Poole at the Johnston street city hall. The building is under construction at the corner of city street and Sixth avenue north.
Small grass fire in a field in the Connecticut Mills district of east Decatur triggered an alarm at the Johnston Street Fire Department around two this afternoon. No damage was reported.
Audrey Nichols of Hartselle Morgan County tried out with the Milt Tolbert orchestra last night. Nichols plays the banjo and his performance drew praise from a large crowd gathered for the event.
The city issued permits totaling over 100000 for residential construction. J W Chambers Lumber Co received a 55000 apartment project for D C Adams. A west Decatur school building appears in the tally. Johnston street city hall issued 93000 and Railroad street city hall 47500. Officials deem the month among the best for housing growth.
Walter Weaver and Lawrence Weaver brothers died from gas while digging a well on a local farm near Chattanooga Tennessee. Walter was lowered into the shaft by a helper and Lawrence descended the rope after not hearing from him. Both men were dead when recovered several hours later.
J R Raney of Athens Route resident today spoke on cool weather harming the cotton crop. He believes the crop is materially damaged but that higher prices may offset the reduced yield.
Bill Green, now in charge of the Hill stores in New Orleans, spent a short time here today and leaves tonight for the city. He had resided here for several years and formed many friendships.
Captain C. H. Reynold and Sergeant Gus Newland, who went down in Mexico last Saturday, were found at Presidio Texas today per a telegram to friends in San Antonio.
Bulletin from a Tuscaloosa hospital says Dr Eugene A Smith state geologist aged 86 spent a very good night and his reaction to the hernia operation is very satisfactory. He was stricken while eating breakfast and underwent surgery yesterday morning.
In Matawan New Jersey on August 31 AP reports Officer Leroy Sprout spotted a car run a stop signal and stopped it by commandeering a vehicle. He later displayed five new dimes given by John D Rockefeller the car owner and passenger.
Mrs Myrtle Abbott 25, wounded seriously when her husband Kiah Abbott killed his father in law and wounded two men before taking his own life, remained alive today after being shot in the abdomen by a shotgun.
The revenue board authorized borrowing 25000 dollars for the East Hartselle to Somerville roadway project and court expenses. One portion 15000 dollars would be placed in a special fund for the road rebuilding on demand, while 10000 dollars would be borrowed in the county’s name to cover court costs.
Decatur offers uninterrupted water access suitable for any industry and any emergency. The system ensures 24 7 reliability to support manufacturing facilities and municipal needs alike.
Washington reports the U S Public Health Service says strong bodies come from daily habits and proper environment not luck. Parents should seek physician guidance, weigh and measure children, and ensure good sleep, food, water, hygiene, and home atmosphere to foster healthy growth.
Morgan county requests upgrades to road editions to include g004 roads and 18 foot highways, replacing current nine foot thoroughfares. Officials urge better paving and wider routes to improve transport.
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