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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1927
Page
2
Donald Comer argues for a $20,000,000 school bond plan and defends funding as boosting education, local buildings, and long term value. He counters opposition, questions tax fears, and notes past bonds financed roads that spurred growth while promising county by county distribution.
Lawrence Bishop a Decatur football star transitions to acting and will perform as Takpsi in the Kiwanis light opera Japanese Lanterns at the Princess Theatre next Thursday and Friday. He will sing a song solo under a spotlight as part of the show and is described as a versatile property man who helped write the plot and music.
The House remains deeply divided over repealing the inheritance tax as lawmakers occupy the floor while the Senate sits dark and recessed on holiday. Even Lindbergh’s Mexico trip could not sway members from the tax discussion, and the House chaplain invoked safety for the famed pilot before the session returned to its tax bill.
Health authorities report Decatur milk supply is a better product than in previous months since milk ordinances were adopted. Dairying interests comply with health regulations and are producing an excellent product for the public.
W H Leslie a prominent Limestone County planter visited Decatur today for business, traveling from his local plantation to meet with associates and inspect operations.
John Ev Black, longtime operator of a dry cleaning establishment on the avenue, has disposed of his holdings and announced plans to open a tailor shop on Grant Street.
The Tennessee river continued to rise with a local gauge reading of 6.1 feet signaling rising flood conditions.
The weather bureau notes a narrow temperature range across the past day with a maximum near 57 degrees and a low around 38. No significant shifts observed as conditions remain mild.
Proclamation by Governor Bibb Graves sets January 10, 1928 for a statewide vote on constitutional amendment allowing $20 million in state bonds for public schools and higher learning, with a sinking fund and limited tax implications. Also notes publication and official sealing at Montgomery.
Notice of partnership dissolution and continuation of business under Daniel's with E E who will take on all debts and collect accounts due from the former Daniel Garrison Drug Company. Dated November 28 1927 with signatures E B Daniel and John Garrison.
In Morgan County Alabama a probate filing for the Last Will and Testament of A. K. McMath was filed by Fannie B. McMath. A hearing was scheduled for December 22, 1927, with notice to Samuel B. McMath of Atlanta Georgia and other interested parties.
An aerial duel above London drew hundreds of onlookers as a hawk clashed with a sea gull and a lapwing in a dramatic dispute. Witnesses watched the unusual flight contest unfold high over the city.
An account describes a hawk attacking a water bird, receiving a blow and falling toward the water. The hawk seeks another strike but is met by a large gull. The hawk forces the lapwing into the water before turning to the site of the earlier encounter.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a hawk and trees with jumbled wording. No clear event, date, or location is identifiable from the readable text.
A Decatur hearing on the telephone exchange plans continues after a recent reconnaissance. Officials consider the future of the exchanges and possible recommendations emerge from the offices involved.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss terms like Deedthy 2 and 1002 and the prefix in Detatur. The text implies a pattern where certain labels attach to all ly designations, but details and context are unclear.
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