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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1928

Page

3

Byrd's Turmoil and Party Demands in Ostentatious Social Circle

Byrd faces mounting pressure from Larry and India as lavish parties and expensive dress bills strain their fragile marriage. Tensions flare over finances and loyalty as Byrd navigates a world of shopaholic friends, social obligations, and hidden debts.

Byrd Jackson Savings and Lawn Company Saanae Larry India Lerry Layrd Bird Acmes Anes Jei Tiny Simpson Vita Goodle Pelt Tyrol Ibdia

Commemorative portraits planned for courthouse project

A local move by the limestone community newspaper aims to place portraits of notable wager families in the courthouse area. The effort follows a plan to display portraits once a long planned erection completes, with families often expected to cover portrait costs.

Loca

Limestone yield seen near bumper for season

Athens Alabama December 1 Special thirty two thousand nine hundred fifty eight bales for Limestone county November 14 with the crop only about four thousand bales behind last year suggests Limestone will near its bumper ORDE for the year. Cold weather delayed harvest and much of the crop remains in fields.

Athens Ala Limestone County i

Fire Destroys Home. Smith Escape In Bathroom

A family dwelling suffered a blaze in Athens when a chemical truck extinguished the fire. Mr. Smith was in the bathroom shaving at the time, using a heater for warmth, and was sprinkled with gasoline and debris, losing several clothing items in the incident.

Li Smith Athens

SINGS AT CLUB AT DECatur KIwanis MEETS

Mrs. Joseph Pettey delighted Decatur Kiwanis club Friday with a Yoas selection. She was accompanied by Mrs. H. C. Troup.

Joseph Pettey Decatur Kiwanis Club Pettey H. C. Troup

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Lynne Returns From Birmingham Trip With Family

Decatur attorney Lynne arrives back Friday from Birmingham accompanied by sons Rus and Lyte. The visit and return are noted in local court and social pages.

A “Lynne Decatur Birmingtona Pein Vane Lynne At Sons Sell Lyte

Stapp Denies Senior Class Status Amid Football Hope

Howard Stapp, a star for Central High's Crimson football team, denies being a senior. He calls the listing erroneous and insists he will not graduate this year. Fans hope his return for next season remains possible.

Stapp Central High School Howard Stapp Beckfield Crimson Rae Red

Veterans Eligible For Court Squad

Veterans at Central High form a strong squad this year led by Wier and Prince. Jumbo Johnson, a newcomer, brings experience and may be used as guard.

Neutras Central High Sa ‘Wier Prince Able Las Ane Jumbo Johnson

Thanksgiving Quiet at Athens and Parkville Game

A quiet Thanksgiving day in Athens with a local church event and a football game between two Parkville area schools held in the afternoon. The brief notes mention mild celebrations and a community gathering alongside the athletic contest.

Athens Wal Presby Texia Mackay Gee Parkville

Court Sessions End After One Day In Athens

A non-jury session of the circuit court for Limestone County, presided by Judge Osceola Kyle of Decatur, lasted only one day this week. About sixty cases were heard and disposed of in under eight hours through settlement and continuances, though a full week had been allotted.

Athens Alp Osceola Kyle Decatur

Hunt 18 Planned by Teddy Roosevelt Pioneer Club

The Teddy Roosevelt Pioneer Club plans an outdoor nut hunting expedition Saturday meeting at the YMCA at 8 o clock.

Hunt Teddy Roosevelt Pioneer Club M. C.A

Lanier Cleared for Basketball After Ineligible Football

Jesse Lanier, Central's lanky quarterback, who was ruled ineligible for football by the state athletic association, will be eligible to play basketball this season. Lanier, a forward and veteran from last year’s squad, returns to the court.

Jesse Lanier Central State Athletic Association Lanier

Decatur Merchants Urged for First Consideration

Local merchants are urged to receive top attention in planning discussions. The call emphasizes supporting Decatur businesses and fostering community commerce through targeted incentives and policy measures.

Decatur

Albany Drag Boss Attends Alabama Georgia Grid Tilt

Phillis U Roberts, attendance listed as attending the Alabama Georgia game in Birmingham, related to Albany Drag Company events.

Phillis U Roberts Albany Drag, Company Mingham

Automobile Fire Injures Two in Athens

A vehicle fire in Athens injured two occupants including Horace I. Terry. The blaze trapped the passengers briefly before firefighters arrived and the drivers escaped with minor injuries. Local authorities investigate the cause.

Pioneer Club Meeting Noted For Saturday Evening

The Pioneer club will meet at 4 M. C. A. on Saturday in October. Readers are urged to follow the Daily for home news national news and world news.

Pioneer Club Home News

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