Social and Personal Holiday Visitors and Travel Notes
A long list of Christmas and holiday visits among Birmingham and surrounding area residents. Hosts include Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Brothers in New Orleans visiting family, Mrs. C. B. Elliott returning from Birmingham, and Edward Davies of Cincinnati to spend the holidays with the Jervis family. Numerous relatives plan travels to Birmingham, Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga for Christmas and New Year visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Davies
Cincinnati, Ohio
A. D. Jervis
J. P. Matlock
Knoxville
Tenn
Juvenile Music Study Club Meeting Postponed
The Juvenile Music Study Club meeting scheduled for this week has been postponed until after the holidays.
Personal notices include illness, travel and bereavement
Little Billy son of Mr and Mrs Carl Lee is slightly improved after a severe illness William Singleton spent Monday in Birmingham Mrs J S Exehols was a visitor In Birmingham that week Mrs R F Brothers and children have returned from Pulaski Tenn where they were called by the death of her brother Shirley Kimbrough Mr and Mrs Roy Grizzard have
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Shackelford
New York City
Mrs. W
Shackelford
Ferry Street
E. D. Berry
Doris
Vivien
Elizabeth
Memphis
Tenn
A. H. Kelley, Jr
Little Billy
Carl Lee
J. S. Exehols
Birmingham
R. F
Pulaski, Tenn
Shirley Kimbrough
Miss Collins Plans Anniston Holiday Visit
Miss Brooxie Collins public health nurse for Morgan county will leave Friday afternoon for Anniston her home to spend the holidays with relatives. She will return here next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooxie Collins
Morgan County
Anniston
Card of Thanks for our beloved daughter and grand-daughter
We express our deepest appreciation for the sympathetic kindnesses shown during the illness and death of our little daughter and granddaughter. May God bless you all.
Bell Telephone 10 Plans $10,000 Expansion
J B Cassels district manager announced Bell Telephone is investing about ten thousand dollars to extend lines in the east and south city sections. The project, expected to start January first, will cost eight to ten thousand dollars and take about four months to complete. Growth in future business was cited as the reason for the expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sere Conyena Jegraph Pany
Decatur
J. B. Cassels
South City
Cassels
Tein
Penney Company Enlarges Store and Expands
HL Vann local manager announced J C Penney will operate in a double store next year. Plans include adding the neighboring Garnett’s space and renovating the building by A L Malone and J A Woods to form a single Penney store. Renovation may take six weeks to two months. The new store will match Penney’s standard nationwide type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney Company
HL. Vann
Garnett’s
A. L. Malone and
J. A. Woods
Penney Company
Honeymoon Limited Pleases at Princess Theatre
The Honeymoon Limited Company featuring Broadway and Comedy Four drew a good crowd at the Princess theatre Monday night and could break attendance records for Christmas week. Several artists pleased the audience with encores, reflecting strong demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Honeymoon Limited
Comedy Four
Princess Theatre
Franklin Arrives for Two Days Stay
A. D. Franklin, state health department inspector, arrives for a two day visit. He finishes work in North Alabama and heads to Montgomery where he has been promoted to inspector for the Southern Alabama district. Dr Roy Smith succeeds him here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Franklin
Health Department
Mr. Franklin
North
Alabama
Montgomery
Roy Smith
Morgan County Health Unit
Athens Dentist Purchases City Lot Behind Pettey Building
Dr. W. T. McDaniel, a prominent Athens dentist who lived here years ago, has purchased the lot behind the Pettey building across Grant Street from the Twin City Bread plant in Decatur. The sale was handled by B. L. Malone Realty. No plans for improvements were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. McDaniel
Athens
Decatur
Pettey
Grant Street
Twin City Bread Company
B. L. Malone Realty Agency
Excellent Response From Local People
De catur residents praised the Southern Bell Telephone Co. for a recent consolidation of exchanges that improved service. District manager J B Cassels thanked the public and noted only one complaint since the change was implemented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Southern Bell Telephone Co
J. B. Cassels
Cassels
Conrum
Post Offices to Stay Open Until Nine Weeknights
Post offices on Bank Street will remain open until nine o clock beginning Wednesday evening. Parcel post service will be available to the public until that hour. Postmaster W E Crawford announced the nine o clock closing time will continue through Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Crawford
Christmas and New Year Dance at Valley Country Club
The Valley Country Club announces its 29th Holiday Dance on December 29. William Neppi's Columbia recording orchestra from Birmingham will provide music. The event starts at 9 30 in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Valley Country Club
Willian Neppi
Columbia Recording Orchestra
Birmingham
Rewards Grow to One Hundred Thousand in Child Death Case
Police identified Hickman as the man linked to the Marian missing child case after fingerprints matched and Neena Britten identified his photo. A ransom drop led to the fatal discovery when Marian was found murdered after the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene
Parker
Marian
Cline
Hickman
Neena Britten
American Legion to Convene Thursday
The Morgan County Post of the American Legion will meet Thursday at seven in the offices of West and Hutson Bank street to elect officers for the year. All members are urged to attend. The meeting will also discuss plans for a boxing match planned for Monday evening under Legion auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
The
American Legion
West and
Hutson Bank Street
Legion
Concrete Pouring Halted by Cold Weather at Tennessee River Bridge
Ross Construction Company halted concrete work on the Tennessee river bridge due to cold conditions. Only a few handrails remain to pour before completion, with December 20 as the hoped completion date now in doubt because of weather delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee River Bridge
Ross Construction Company
Continued Cold Is Promised for Decatur
The weather forecast warned residents of North Alabama that continued cold is expected. Temperatures dropped to 15 degrees last night and rose somewhat today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama
Mercury
City Quiet As Courts Hear No Cases
Quiet mood in police court circles, with no cases heard today in Railroad Street or Johnston Street city courts. Officials reported a slow docket and no hearings scheduled for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Street
Johnston Street
Inspection trip by utilities engineer George Moore
George Moore a Montgomery telephone engineer for the utilities commission visited Decatur on Monday for inspection. He left Monday afternoon for Cullman accompanied by J. B. Cassels to survey conditions in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moore
Montgomery
The
Utilities Commission
Decatur
Cullman
J. B. Cassels
Sheriff Says Office Never Closes During Holidays
Sheriff B E Davis stated the sheriff’s office would not close over the Christmas holiday, noting some staff may take alternate days while others work, and that the department would be ready to function at an instant’s notice throughout the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Davis
Two Houses Yet to Be Removed on Alabama Street
Construction crews TVoday continued work on the Alabama Street approach to the Tennessee River amid a cold wave. Ten houses remain to be removed along the right of way as dirt and fill progress between Water Street, Market Street, and Wilson Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Tenhnesee
Alabama Street
Market Streets
Market Street
Wilson Avenue
White Christmas Observance at Westminster Church
The Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts a White Christmas program Wednesday at 7 30 PM for the Sunday school. Attendees are asked to bring a package wrapped in white and gifts will be distributed to the city's needy to spread Christmas cheer. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Decatur School News to Debut Wednesday
The Decatur School News, a student edited periodical of the Decatur school system, will publish its first issue Wednesday. Printed by Tennessee Valley Printing Company, the paper is described as a modern newspaper with school news and local merchant advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur School News
Decatur
Tennessee Valley Printing Company
Wade Up
Settlement of Earnest Hill Estate Final Hearing Date
Morgan County Alabama Probate Court fixes January 18 1928 for hearing George Hill administrator’s final settlement of Earnest Hill deceased with verified accounts vouchers and statement filed December 16 1927 and notice given December 19 1927 by Judge A G Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Alabama
Morgan County
Earnest Hill
George Hill
Sheriff Sale Notice in Morgan County Alabama
A sheriff sale is ordered by a court for Levi Henderson and John Henderson. The property includes a two horse wagon and a Ford Touring Car No 11070200. The sale will occur at the Morgan County Courthouse in Decatur during legal hours on Monday January 2, 1928. Sheriff B E Davis issues the notice from Decatur Alabama.
Sheriff Seizes Property in John Henderson Judgment Sale
By order of the Morgan County Court in Alabama, Sheriff B B Davis announces a public auction to satisfy a recent judgment against John Henderson. The sale includes a Birdsell two horse wagon a Ford Touring Car No 11070260 two black mules and other interests in lands and tenements. The auction will be held Monday January 2 1928 at the Decatur court house in Morgan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Alabama
John Henderson
John T Son
Decatur
Ala
Notice of Annual Stockholders Meeting Citizens Industrial Bank
The Citizens Industrial Bank stockholders meet at the bank offices on John Street in Decatur at 3 p.m. on Thursday December 29 1927 to elect directors and conduct other business. R E Chandler president. Attest: Becy Lov 29 Dec 6 13 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Industrial Es Inc
Citizens Industrial Bank, Inc
Johnston Street
Decatur
Ers
R. E. Chandler
Order of Publication in Winton Equity Case
In Morgan County Alabama Circuit Court in Equity Ambrose N Winton et al vs John D Winton et al the court orders weekly publication for three weeks in the Decatur Daily to require the defendant to plead answer or otherwise respond within 60 days from this date. The summons was sent by mail to Ozell Winton Slaton Texas but returned unclaimed and no alternate address was provided. December 19 27 MARVIN WEST Register Dec 19 20 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose N. Winton
John D. Winton
Morgan County
Alabama
Equity
Eter
Ozxell Winton
Slaton
Texas
Register
Decatur Daily
Ay County
Tex
Marvin West
Miss Orlean Morrison to Spend Christmas in Moulton
Miss Orlean Morrison will leave Saturday night to be the Christmas holiday guest of relatives in Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlean Morrison
Moulton
Fussell III Ill at Home on Ferry Street
W. W. Fussell III, vice president of One-Four-O Tire, is confined by illness at his home on Ferry Street today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Summer Jr
Mrs. H. By Summer
W. W. Fussell
Ferry Street
Local fighter Audrey Watkins eyed as third man in ring
Audrey Watkins a well known local resident is expected to be the third man in the Louisier Oscar match set for December 26. Watkins served during the war in the United States Army and built a notable reputation as an athlete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Watkins
Watkins
United States
Remus Murder Trial Goes To Jury In Cincinnati
George Remus murder trial for killing his wife was sent to the jury at 12 49 p m in Cincinnati five weeks and two days after it began on November 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinna'i
George Remus
Negro Youths Killed By Blow In Courtland
Courtland reports a fatal incident Sunday afternoon when 15 year old Lewis Burt Johnson died after a blow to the head during a dispute. The weapon alleged is a piece of scantling and appears to have been in the hands of Will Carter. Local details describe an earlier altercation before the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Burt R. Johnson
Courtland
the Daily
Johnson
Will Carter
Mitchell Elected as Madison County Farm Agent
J B Mitchell, longtime county farm agent of Collman county, is chosen for a similar post in Madison county starting January 1. The appointment aims to aid development of the county's agricultural resources and assist local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Madison
J.B. Mitchell
Collman County
Madison County
Fragmented Phrase About Eating Habits
A garbled sentence fragment mentions eating habits and a demand or warning but provides no clear event or subjects to identify a concrete news item or names. The readable portion lacks context to form a named person or organization with a date or place.
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BE. L Brothers
New Orleans
Mrs. W. M. Brothers
C. B. Elliott
J. D. Jervis
Chicago
C. B. Sanders
Baby
S. D. Johnson
Mr. Sanders
John Berry
Beulah Ownbey
James Ownbey
Etowah, Tenn
W. H. Johnson
Dallas Bell
J. B. Ownbey
Mrs. R
Gunter
Chattanooga, Tenn
D Johnson
Maud Odom
Bessemer
E. M. Odom
Armfield
George Wallace
Midland
J. N. Gibson
Phil
Pointer
Mrs
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Gorse Cape
Groom
Henry McBride
Sixth Avenue North
Don Neff
Nashville
Otis Jeffries
Brianham and
Hughes
W.R. Nelson
Bill
Annie Mae Gardner
Art
Frances Harris
Frank Harris
J. M. Mitchell
Cullooka, Tenn
Howard Lively
F. A. Gill
W. W. McBride
J. A. McBride
Haleyville
John Arantz
W. A. McNamee
Arthur Arantz
Birming
Ralph Calloway
Mrs. Calloway
Mattie Simpson
Terry Frye
Ruby Simpson
Earl Kelley
Roy Kelley
Sheffield
A. H. Kelley
Sam Byars
Jack
E. P. Gilbert
Alie Chenault
University of Alabama
Abigail] Crawford
Bir
Agnes Cassels
Chapel Hill
N. C
North Carolina University
Miss Cassels
Augusta
William Singleton
Roy Grizzard
Featuring
Comedy
Jack Mulhall
Alice Day
Keyes
Georgettes
Jackson Street
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Thornton
Miss Collins
H. J. Dickey
Hunkapillar
Pell Dickey
Bell Telephone
Franklin
A. G. Patterson
Henderson
John Poece
Levi Henderson
Ji Henderson
Court House
Als
Sheriff Morgan Co
B. B, Davis
Sheriff Morgan Co., Ala
Ae Bec'y.lov
Deo
Scott
Albany
Albany Grain & Coal CO
Thomas Furniture Co
Dogwood
Montevallo
Coleanor
Red Ash
Cahaba Lipsey
Jellico
Turner
Coal & Grain Company
Moulton St
Insurance Service
Morgan County National Bank Building
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