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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1927
Page
8
Report from Canton states six Chinese suspected of communism were executed in one group as part of a campaign to crush communist activities. The Soviet vice consul was also executed. A large migration from Canton area is under way and forces concentrate on Shameen Island.
A Pasadena kidnapping case ends in tragedy as a father, lured by ransom demands, finds his daughter Marian dead after a staged rendezvous. Police report mutilated remains scattered along a route, with an earlier failed attempt to abduct 14-year-old Ethel thwarted by a 15-deputy posse.
Miss Virginia Street of Alexander City Alabama married Gilbert Mc Williams Orr of Columbia Tennessee on a Saturday morning. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Street, is well known in the state. Mr Orr serves as Maury County Court Clerk and is a Sewanee graduate and Kappa Alpha member.
Lalley Furniture Company announces sale to Sterchi including merchandise from six factories. Since establishing in the area the firm engages in civic affairs and is known as a home institution. Col J G Sterchi heads the firm and is often visiting with El Maxwell advertising director, both optimistic about growth in the city.
We thank neighbors and friends for help and kindness during the illness and death of our daughter Pernice Estell MR and MRS G W Burns also thank Dr Lovelady and Dr Birch for faithful attendance during her illness and death.
Twenty one inmates confined in the county jail are expected to be Sheriff B E Davis guests at Christmas. They face no clear bond prospects before Christmas Day as Sheriff Davis plans a turkey dinner with all the trimmings for his unwilling visitors. Special religious services are also planned for the holiday.
Frank P Lide, president of the One-Four-O Tire Company, comes back from Anniston where one of the company’s stations is located to resume management duties.
CONTINUES ILL F A Bloodworth president of the Morgan County National bank who has been ill at his home on Johnston street for two weeks was somewhat improved today. Officers said the description of the Swapp kidnapper did not tally with that of the kidnapper killer of Marian Parker in Los Angeles.
A Florida visitor named Mr Babcock is staying with friends in Decatur. He is on his first Decatur visit and showed keen interest in the industrial prospects for the area and the development of Muscle Shoals.
Proprietors of the One-One-One Tire Service Station report improvements at the front plant. Initial promises touch on completion by Tuesday with work underway and expectations of full service operation soon.
Officials of the Junior Chamber of Commerce announced no general membership meeting will be held this year. The board of directors is expected to convene next week after the holiday business rush.
At the request of the D. L. Moody Institute of Chicago photographs were made Sunday showing the work in Morgan county jail. Rev. J. D. Wallage preached to a large crowd with Rev. W. L. Outhouse and Rev. E. N. Hart in attendance.
The front of the plant is being extensively improved with an attractive shed for public convenience, reflecting efforts to enhance access and appearance.
John W. Hotson assistant cashier of Hodiamont bank was killed when five robbers held him up three blocks from the bank and escaped with the loot. Authorities investigated the fatal early afternoon incident in St. Louis.
A young girl, Suzanne Weisehan, daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Weisehan of 326 Sherman Street, remains critically ill at home amid ongoing medical concern. Doctors report her condition as serious as family appeals for care and support.
The Pastors' Union elected Rev. E. Hart as vice president and Randolph as secretary treasurer. The union plans revival meetings across churches this year starting two weeks before Easter and ending the Sunday after.
The ad highlights homemakers as essential workers and urges shoppers to consult the store for inexpensive, pleasing gift ideas. It frames the store as a business partner in home making and promises dependable service during the Christmas season.
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