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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1928
Page
1
Washington reports progress as Bolivia offers mediation. Both nations have avoided direct talks amid controversy. The State Department expresses gratification over Bolivia's action and the chance for peaceful settlement.
Plans for a Santa visit to the Odd Fellows home in Cullman are being organized by Decatur lodge No. 52 and the local Rebekahs. Members will meet Friday at 7 30 PM to finalize preparations and a motor caravan will depart Sunday at 2 PM carrying gifts for all the institution's children.
Mr and Mrs Frank Westmore land prominent Athens residents injured Sunday when their automobile collided with another machine on the Bee Line highway north of here continue to improve at Benevolent hospital where they are undergoing treatment
Morgan county officials report Tax Collector Hodges Crow confined to his home with influenza. His friends express hope for a swift recovery and return to duties.
A Kansas City volunteer describes visiting three liquor establishments to stop drinking water downed with fear. The account notes her mission to dry up saloons and her admission of fear before consuming a drink.
Funeral services for EB 8. Ja ee ry wan will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Pallbearers include J. R. Nicholson J. D. Bush L. A. Neill J. D. Ligon and H. O. Leah Pettenbacons. Honorary pallbearers listed as A. a. Patterson B. M. Thompson W. R. Spight Atlee H. Hoff W. R. Smith A. Z. Bailey J. H. Putnam.
George McKinney and Jane McKinney hurt in a Sunday automobile crash on the Bee Line are reported out of danger. The child is hospitalized in Huntsville while McKinney rests at his home in Athens.
Roland Gray will serve on the board and continue influence as a member of the governing body.
Eight year old Alma Pirkle was hurt near the Ebernezer school house on the county west edge near the Cullman line. Details of the accident were not known at publication.
A fire destroyed the Tuscumbia school building with a janitor reporting he slept inside. City board of education planned an emergency meeting for later today to address the blaze and assess damage.
A 17 year old schoolboy faced a 20 year sentence after state rested its case in a murder trial tied to the slaying of Alice Joost. Doctors testified he was legally sane amid claims of an intense religious upbringing. The case arises under the Baumes law with no parole before minimum terms.
Decatur merchants report large stocks of Christmas merchandise and positive early buying. Local merchants say sales trend looks strong as Christmas shopping nears.
Horace Hall aged 18 died December 18 at 12 30 p m at his home in Austinville after a brief illness. He leaves Samuel Hall and three sisters Mrs Hubert Owens and Misses Mary Ann and Ruth Hall of Austinville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at the Austinville Baptist church with burial to follow under Rev Irwin.
W A Curry certified public accountant visiting near Decatur criticizes the stretch of highway between here and Memphis as the poorest. He cites conditions and urges improvements for safer travel.
The Louisville and Nashville Y M C A announces its annual membership drive will run January 7 to January 15. A minimum of 1200 members is targeted with Aaron Nashville shops highlighted for organization as Hiram Roberts leads the effort. Decatur progress will be reported daily.
No trace yet is found of Wesley Harris, a negro accused in the shooting death of Deputy Sheriff J. C. Drake in Madison County last week. Morgan County officers have pursued leads since his abandoned car was found near the canning plant last Wednesday.
In western Texas Winkler County near El Paso a reported kidnapping tied to a booze ring involved a party of about 100 men. The search spanned barren oil county terrain with scattered boom towns and rough country as authorities probed links to illicit liquor operations.
H. Vogle, ex-owner of a garage on the old east Cullman road, is erecting a modern garage at the Decatur Iron and Steel Company's plant site in Decatur.
The golden anniversary for Mr and Mrs Hardwick was celebrated at their home with a large gathering of relatives and friends from different sections.
Congregations from First Methodist and First Presbyterian joined First Baptist for a Christmas cantata sung by the First Baptist choir with guests from other churches. The event, under Women's Bible group auspices, featured a solemn Sunday evening. W M Bailey oversaw the Sunday school. Offerings from Sunday school classes totaled a notable sum, with the Men's Class contributing $60 for the children.
Judge Robert Jentzel urged drastic police action as three men face kidnapping charges in the Billy case after the slaying of a key witness and a brutal beating spree. Guards surround the Ranieri home and protect state witnesses while crowds press at the courtroom doors for updates.
Smith, once with Ringling Bros. as a shoe and leather repair man, reports strong advertising results. He notes customers from every city ward and several from Sheffield have responded, boosting business after the recent ad.
A Hartselle barn burned with no livestock inside. Little corn and feed were stored there, and the blaze caused the total loss of the structure. The report notes no injuries. Local authorities investigated the fire’s cause.
Sheffield voters chose to keep the commission form of government by a popular ballot. The campaign included a proposal to switch to an aldermanic system, which was defeated by 688 to 177, preserving the current commission setup.
The Huntsville Daily Times issued its first rotary press edition today replacing the old flat-bed print. The paper expands from seven to eight columns and adopts new typeface displays. Decatur Daily also switched to rotary press recently in December. both papers moved to new quarters.
An organization of carol singers is formed with Mrs H Troup as leader and trainer. Classes are held at the M A. The group plans public street singing on Christmas Eve at the hospital jail and other city locations with many Connecticut mill girls volunteering to join. Public invited to affiliate.
Two year old Edward Irwin Farley, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Farley, near Moulton Alabama, died after inhaling gasoline Sunday afternoon. He swallowed a small amount from a kettle and inhaled enough to inflame his lungs, dying within hours after exhibiting suffering. The family and friends mourn the tragedy.
J C Wells president of Cooper Wells Co died in a St Joseph garage from carbon monoxide poisoning. His death, reported to Decatur visitors, prompted reflections on a new hosiery mill in Decatur and Wells work to attract industry to the region.
The 1928 season halfback on the all Tennessee Valley team who earned honorable mention on the all state team will be chosen captain tonight at Central High just before the annual dinner.
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