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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1927
Page
1
Restless seas prevented salvage of sunken submarine S-4 as rescue work paused after two days of attempts. S-8, the sister craft, pulled away signaling no further messages from S-4. divers faced a gale and increasing chop while hoping to save six men aboard.
Frank P. Lide expands One-Four-O Tire in Decatur and Sheffield with a 75 foot Decatur store, a modern Sheffield plant totaling around $20,000, and appoints BE. W. Kennedy to Aniston plant while J. W. oversees Sheffield. The firm, rooted in Johnson City and Decatur, emphasizes newspaper advertising space and sustained service for automobile owners.
The article notes Colonel C. Hartis, a banker and former Confederate soldier, as a leading figure in Decatur banking circles for over 50 years. It also mentions W. W. Fussell to become president of City National Bank on January 1, with Fussell’s prior roles at Tennessee Valley Bank and Enterprise, Alabama.
Auburn the Willis Dowell retiring president of ADP Rs says he is seriously considering the Mercer University offer in Macon Georgia. He will confer with Mercer officials soon and announce his decision. Dowell's Auburn resignation takes effect June 1 1928.
Gillman Doss announces Sinclair Oil decision to establish a large distribution plant at Bank and Water streets with three 15,000 gallon tanks and a 20 by 60 foot warehouse in Decatur. Plans include Super stations, a $5,000 filling station in Hartselle, and future expansion for two more gasoline stands as the Doss family plans relocation after the new year.
Postmaster Crawford explains that the special handling stamp signals careful, first class treatment from origin to destination. To ensure Christmas Day delivery under current law, parcels should bear both special handling and special delivery stamps at the point of origin.
Chicken Dog, famed for catching escaped chickens for Hargrove and Murdock Brocery in Decatur, died yesterday from an apparent poisoning. The dog had been a well known fixture in the area and will be missed by locals and the business.
Government observer Trimble reports bulletins indicating the Tennessee River is set to drop within 24 hours. Current river gauge stands at 13.5 feet.
Senate adjourned in under ten minutes and mourned Senator Jones of New Mexico. The House, in 35 minutes, passed bridge bills and a joint resolution of regret, then toasted Christmas as Speaker Longworth praised three major laws passed.
Benton Harbor Michigan December 21 AP The House of David colony begins reorganization after the death of Benjamin Purnell leader and founder The body will be embalmed and may lie in a costly mausoleum while HI T De Whirst acts to run affairs and defend the colony in a dissolution suit
Seven bodies retrieved from the Stirit coal mine in Johnston City Illinois after an explosion likely caused by gas. The incident occurred last night in one of Williamson County’s largest mines, with rescue teams confirming fatalities.
An 82 year old man walking from Massachusetts to Mississippi ended up in Cullman after a detour and arrived in a frozen condition. The health department gave him a milk bath before he was fed and cared for by C. J. Randolph at the YMCA where he slept, bathed, and dressed.
In Aja California on December 21 AP reports the Monteabaro death inquiry advances with minor witnesses as Attorney General McCall hints the wound might be self inflicted or by another. The grand jury seeks a definite explanation for the Calera arrest related fatal bullet wound. Police claim death by own action amid conflicting autopsy findings.
Oklahoma City court permanently enjoins the legislature from holding a special session. Regular police controlled the state house as National Guardsmen were sent to prevent the House from convening.
Warmer weather is scheduled for Decatur with temperatures rising by a degree per day. A noticeable jump is forecast for Thursday as the mercury climbs.
In Cincinnati Dee Ne se, Remus was found not guilty by insanity for the murder of his wife Jaemee. He must prove he is not insane to regain freedom, with Judge Shook denying outright acquittal and remanding him to jail until the sanity issue is resolved. Co counsel Charles Bliston says the barrier to freedom will soon be removed. The jury of two women and ten men delivered the verdict as the minimum under the judge’s instruction.
Dr. L A Neill, chair of the Kiwanis program committee, urges all city singers to gather at Wheeler Park Saturday afternoon for a community Christmas carol sing. The Christmas tree will be lit for the first time on Christmas Eve. The song service, directed by capable leadership, starts at twilight and lasts about 30 minutes. Public attendance is encouraged.
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh arrived at Dallas to refuel on her way to visit her son Colonel Charles Lindbergh in Mexico City. The flight paused briefly before continuing to San Antonio.
The Louisville and Nashville freight office will be closed all day Monday in observance of the Christmas holiday. Local freight agent Siilton Andrews announced the closure.
Police disclose new witness accounts tying William Edward Hickman to the Marian kidnapping and murder. A couple reports Hickman and another man carried bundles from his apartment to a Chrysler coupe, using the alias Donald Evans. Druggist robberies and a public car chase are linked to a broader motive and prelude to the crime.
Six people drowned when a skiff overturned in the Alabama river near Benton during a crossing. Jim Nichols, a saw mill operator, survived with eight children and a widow left behind. The drowning was blamed on recent heavy rains swelling the river.
Washington Dec. 21 AP Death removes from the Senate one of its older Democrats Senator A A Jo of New Mexico. Victim of angina attacks he died at his rest last night in his 65th year. His condition worsened after a cold confined him since the start of this session. He was last stricken during the closing sessions of the 69th Congress but was believed to have regained health.
City forces have about completed the task of re marking lines on principal streets in the city, anticipating the Christmas scramble for parking space which has caused considerable concern here for the past two weeks.
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