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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1927
Page
2
A fragmented preview lists performers and student names for an upcoming stage show. The text mentions Anneal Kiwanta and a chorus with members including Lovise Ail, Ann Tillery, Tyler Latitic, Painter, and Pose Sue, plus numerous girls and women from Adams, Montgomery and nearby communities.
The matinee and evening audiences enjoyed Dahe and George Kae at Le Princess. The show was described as a nonstop laugh with a pié ture being shown for the last time this run.
Crowds at the County Motor Company first showing of the new Ford model exceeded expectations says H L Peterson manager. He notes large attendance at the showroom with plans to ship cars to Cullman on Wednesday.
Jude A. G. Patterson announced today that a committee will be selected soon to plan a large celebration centered on the Tennessee river bridge. He said plans will cover all phases, with chairmen and committee members named as preparations intensify in North Alabama.
President Coolidge nominated Henry L. Stimson of New York to be governor general of the opines.
Officers here today were reported probing a check transaction and seeking details. A routine inquiry focused on a suspected fraudulent payment, with investigators reviewing documents and questioning involved parties.
Kelley buys a 50 foot lot east of Benevolent hospital and plans to build a home on the property. The Tuesday purchase signals new residential development in the area near the hospital.
A property sale occurred through the B L Malone agency, with the transaction noted as completed at an early date and understood by involved parties. No further details on the buyer or price are provided in the fragment.
Washington December 13 AP Senator Heflin Democrat Alabama demanded the resignations of Secretary Jardine and S Tenney of the department of agriculture bureau after a break in cotton prices tied to a department price estimate. Heflin charged Tenney with betraying cotton producers and aiding Wall Street gamblers.
DEN Colb Dec 12 A man described as a young engineer from the Colorado School of Mines was sent to Alaska to speak with students. Governor Parks praised Alaska as a vast country with mining agriculture and abundant resources while en route to report to President Coolidge and the cabinet.
Carrier TS Come C. M. Carrier of Ponta Gorda Florida who recently bought property on Second avenue from M. Thompson will visit within a few days to survey holdings and decide improvements. He purchased the building housing the Decatur Daily.
A South Carolina Democrat Senator denounces the department's cotton report and calls for Jardine to be held responsible, accusing it of harming the nation and robbing the people.
In Jailed, Virginia, December 18, an AP report describes Jaffice Yates jailed after being found drunk and causing a disturbance. He reportedly muttered about being jailed for nothing while reading a note in his cell.
County court led by Judge W. Z. Prestling adjourned with a small docket after discovering many requests for ind uiivance and uncertain business to justify a full term. The session paused to await further action and records.
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