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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
6
Moulton high school coach Byrd predicts a strong basketball season as the team prepares on hardwood. He notes a limited early schedule before Christmas and plans an extensive postholiday slate with nearby teams, inviting other coaches to contact him.
L. C. Murphree, formerly Swanmessee Valley health officer, moves headquarters to Birmingham to oversee health work in his former jurisdiction. BF. Austin, newly assigned to health work, also serves in Birmingham with responsibility for part of the Alabama territory.
Lloyd Shaner, famed uke player and major league figure, is reported to have been sent from the Boston Red Sox to the Mobile Bears. Decatur fans recall his entertaining appearance at the Sox banquet in Masonic hall during Carrigan’s visit to the Kelley’s squad.
The deputy sheriff asks the public to report sightings of a small, spotted female pointer named Aoi primal. The dog has been on the missing list for several days and information should be reported to the sheriff’s office.
Brillheart is sent to Kelley with Orsatti after a stint with the Memphis Chickasaws and a later deal with the Chicago Cubs. The player is optioned to the Minneapolis Millers while Pat Marona receives compensation. Orsatti is sold by the St. Louis Cardinals to Michael Kelley for upcoming campaigns.
The athletic association of the Decatur school system expresses gratitude to American Dry Citaden and Quality Model Laundry for dyeing basketball jerseys and laundering sweatshirts at no cost. Coach Kerby notes their service saved the association money as uniforms are salvaged from last year’s outfits and new black trunks will be added.
Report released by Mrs Openhagen and Mrs J D Wyker details donations from Brock Spight Hargrove Murdock Palmer Harlow Hill Frazier Rivere high La Fayette Grammar School Union Service at Baptist church and individual subscriptions totaling 76 65. Funds paid for roasts 14 45 leaving 52 26. twenty one baskets filled with pork roasts jellies fruits and flour sent to hospital and to two schools.
Fire dispatch will keep the call signal when exchanges consolidate. In a fire the operator will be told to dial fire department and Johnston street and Ratty Street stations will receive the call and send the closest responding truck.
Little Irene Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Roberts Route 3 died this morning at 5 o'clock at home. Survived by her parents. Funeral services Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Johnson's Chapel with burial there. Priest directing.
Vv. P. L charged with violation of prohibition laws were fined $50 and costs in police courts here this morning.
The Interstate Commerce Commission urged Congress to bar consolidations without explicit approval and grant federal power to approve or disapprove mergers. It also urged inclusion of all relevant railroads in any grouping and possible repeal of the general consolidation plan law. The 1927 report notes securities worth 1.16 billion par issued and near completion of railroad valuation begun in 1907, with rising employment and pay in 1927 despite fewer workers since 1920.
Charles Johnson, likely the oldest local barber in Decatur, has returned from Cleveland where he went last summer. He may decide to reside in Decatur again.
Scores of motor car owners were caught by the rapid freeze. H. L. Peterson of Morgan County Motor Company says many drivers let alcohol evaporate from radiators, leading to widespread garage repairs today.
Washington announces final crop figures for the season from the Agriculture Department. Total production dropped to 2,891,009 equivalent bales with a waste time estimate of 12,842,000 bales. Last year yielded 17,977,374 bales across states including Virginia 230 pounds 32,000 bales and Texas 126 4,280,000.
New York trading shows no sensational move after the final crop estimate puts yield at 12,789,000 bales. Prices edged up briefly on covering and buying but eased to close near yesterday's level as ginnings data arrive. Alabama ginnings total 1,155,794 bales to December 1, with 458,356 round bales counted as half bales.
A spontaneous outburst welcomed Gen. John J. Pershing at the American Farm Bureau Federation gathering in Cridge? Chicago. He urged national defense plans with a bigger merchant marine and navy, and higher prices on basic commodities as farmers adopted policy for the coming year.
Birth-registration reports in Alabama show a marked increase since joining the federal system. Local health officials have been notified that parents of children born since May 27, 1927 will receive a certificate advising registration status.
Ten thousand copies of the Decatur Daily were read in homes across the Decatur trade district as merchants promote Trade Day on Saturday December 10. The event aims to spur buying for both city and rural customers with near Christmas demand.
Decatur Kiwanis noon meeting discussed the annual light opera Chinese Lanterns to be staged at the Prinnese theatre next Thursday and Friday. Gwynne Burrows of Atlanta directs the production praising the cast and chorus while ticket sales progress aids the civic charity fund.
Advertisement claims a miraculous rupture cure that avoids trusses and restores body parts, suitable for all ages. It promises internal support and freedom to work, urging readers to mail name and address for a free trial from W. A. Collins, Inc.
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