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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1927
Page
8
Fragment describes a small Sunday gathering in Hartsel le Route One with names including M. D. Dobbs Sam Anders and Dobbs. The text notes Maples and family at church and Rev Pothrow and Rev Brown visiting from Danville with various local residents attending events the previous weekend.
Mrs Claude Shelton remains slowly improving after several weeks illness. W W Hames took a business trip to Decatur Thursday. Colman Johnson and wife visited in the home of her parents. Nick King and family moved to the Stewart place at Minneske old residence. Recent rains worsen graded roads for car travel. Pettus Dunaway visited Hartselle on Saturday. Pearl McClure traveled to Hartselle for business. Alice Oden of Gandy Cove visits weekend at home. R Sims assists at Hill school and Union schools report reading tests for pupils.
Nelson family hosts relatives including Mrs E Fy Neeo and Mrs John Barrow of Moulton. The week features visits by Mr. and Mrs. W A Nelson and daughter Trinity News, with Irene Beames expected for Christmas.
A Chicago Bar Association witness testified about George H Remus, noting a long career with early strong union-leaning cases but a decline later. The witness described Remus as sane yet impulsive, with a generally good record in earlier years. An arraignment for John Berger of Los Angeles was postponed to the next day.
A coroner's jury ruled the death of 17 year old Sam Ross accidental after a pistol fell from his uncle's pocket and discharged. Ross, a Gulfoast Military Academy student, had been at church services before the fatal incident in Ensley Birmingham.
One of the season's most delightful affairs was hosted last Tuesday by Mr. Withers Peebles. He entertained several friends with a third dinner featuring a stag scene centerpiece and a distinguished guest list from Decatur including Jno. H. Sr. and Jr. G. G. White, Willie Hi, Ben Bibb, W. H. Hayes, and F. D. Peebles, who enjoyed a three course meal.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Vandiver visited in Oak Ridge as week end guests of W A Vandiver in Basham. Miss G Atkifis spent Saturday night with Smith. Mrs L Spee and children were overnight guests of WoL Sparkman. Efty Thompson and Mrs Albert Martin were guests of the Sparkmans. Mrs Glarenee Sparkman and children visited W L Sparkman. Clifford Smith saw the real sad there of Clarence Smith of Decatur. Marion Sum merford and P J Latte hosted guests from Austinville.
Residents in Timmons South Carolina return home after visits. Birmingham trips for Frank Richardson. Ben Nunn funeral attended at WiI Roberts home. Evelyn hospital stay improves. J B Hogan family ill. Bible class talks at Tanner Belle Mina. Second Sheets service via Albany.
Leona Rogers of Dublin Georgia was sentenced to life imprisonment for the slaying of Fred Daley a bachelor from a leading family two months ago. The sentence was pronounced today in Wrightsville.
In Indianapolis the William H. Coleman Hospital adopts the Bertillon footprint method to determine parentage. A foot impression at birth and a second impression before discharge are kept with the mother's thumbprint on a single card. The card records physician signature, birth date, and parental data for permanent reference.
Police tracked the suspect after a shooting, following a path marked by high heeled shoes from the scene for several miles. The detained individual was identified as the father of a six year old child.
Velma West was held to the Lake County grand jury in Painesville Ohio on a first degree murder charge for killing husband T. West with a hammer during a quarrel over a bridge party. She appeared in municipal court and collapsed into hysterics twice during proceedings.
A short slogan urges locals to embrace pride in their city and take action by visiting nearby landmarks and events that showcase regional pride and civic spirit.
Somerville residents J Johnston and Mrs Simpson attended the District Conference in Decatur. Mrs Johnston and Misses Donnie Dodson and Margaret Ransom visited relatives in Hartselle. Dr C J Peck is confined to bed with a slight illness in Hartselle. Bettie Gilchrist traveled to Decatur on business. Stover of Hartselle and others were here on business Friday.
An old advertisement touts GHOVE’S TASTELESS tonic with claims of strong invigorating effects. The copy describes a hungry Kay and the tonic’s appeal to restore vitality and energy, using vivid promotional language.
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