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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1928
Page
6
A telegraphed complaint signed by Sharkey allege Buckley refused Rickard's offer of 75 000 for Sharkey to fight Young next February. Sharkey demands 150 000 and says he will meet Rickard only with press present and can prove key financial dealings.
Workmen will begin on January 3 to renovate the Albany Station building at the corner of Moulton Street and First Avenue. Contractors will modify the front area of the post office and relocate entry points during the project.
Little Dorothy Clawson nearing age three bears scars from burns and bruises said to be made with a hot poker authorities report. Juvenile authorities placed the child in care after a Chil complaint. Welfare officer Mabel Keyser cites she was brought up the same way and knows nothing different.
John A. Keller and James Grigsby, both black, were convicted by a Louisville jury and sentenced to die in the electric chair for complicity in the November 14 murder of Harry Long, a laundry nightwatchman. A third suspect, Rich Edmonds, was sentenced to death earlier. The verdict followed a 32 minute jury deliberation.
An advertisement claims Thoxine relieves soreness instantly by acting on the internal cause. It promises safety with no harmful ingredients and a money back guarantee. Priced at 35 cents, 60 cents, and $1.00, it is sold by Thomps on Drug Store and Albany Drug Co. along with other drugstores.
Twenty eight agents from the north Alabama territory gathered at the district headquarters for a luncheon and business meeting. G Malone, district manager, led a review of 1928 district business and set goals for 1929. Attendees included Sudduth Roy Gold Huntsville and Florence representatives Sessoms Gamble Hes ter Abbott Hardie and others.
Georges Benoist a 28 year old butcher and separatist confesses to killing Sachet in Colmar after recalling a prior trial where leaders of the Alsace Lorraine separatist movement were convicted. He said he shot the attorney at his door and then calmly surrendered ten hours later at a police station.
The Louisville & Nashville and Southern freight offices will close all day Christmas Day Milton Andrews announced. All attaches of the freight offices will enjoy the entire Christmas holiday.
The article notes optimism for 1929 from business leaders who were pleased with 1928 results and looked ahead to a stronger year. It highlights a positive near term outlook and expectations of continued growth in commerce and trade.
Alabama enjoys rapid growth with new YMCA in Coosa County costing 100000 nearing completion. Birmingham and Montgomery start high school projects valued at 1000000 each. Montgomery votes on 1800000 bond for fire stations water works sewerage and other public works. Dozens of communities build daily newspapers Decatur Huntsville both expand with plants, Huntsville adding a skyscraper. The season brings broad civic investment and progress.
A special feature at the Vesper service Sunday night at Westminster church includes the display of beautifully painted pictures illustrating the story of The Other Wise Man read aloud by Mrs. Earl Treat. All are urged to attend.
A church service at the First Methodist church was canceled. The notice gives no further details about rescheduling or reason.
Mrs. Greek Irwin is confined at her home with an attack of influenza. The notice lists a meeting of Buyers 10 on January 21 at a local venue.
Austinville claimed a decisive victory with a long margin as Dodson starred for the team at guard, delivering strong play and leadership throughout the contest.
Miss Elizabeth Webb of Bethel Woman's College Hopkinsville Kentucky will arrive today to spend the Christmas holidays.
A special Christmas program will be presented by the young people of the Southside Baptist church Sunday evening. The public was extended a cordial invitation to attend.
Fire damaged a Riverside church under construction with a smoke blackened exterior and a steel framework remaining. Reported cost of the building itemized at about 4 million dollars with ownership linked to Rockefeller interests and a claimed 1 million dollar contribution in connection to the incident.
Jas R Greer pastor of the Church of Christ will deliver a Christmas sermon at 10 45 in the morning. The sermon title is The Advent of Our Savior to the World.
Princeton N J December 22 Professor Henry Burchard Fine dean of the science department died today from injuries after being struck by an automobile while riding a bicycle. He was 70 and had served on the faculty since 1881.
Mr and Mrs Milton will leave Sunday for Asa to spend the holidays with Secenisas. The message notes Milton Asa and family travel plans during the festive period.
A Christmas program will be rendered Sunday evening at 7 o clock at the Church of God. The public is cordially invited to attend.
A children's service will be conducted at St. Pauls Lutheran Church on December 24 evening starting at 6 30 oclock.
The Tennessee river remained stationary with a local gauge reading of 4.6 feet, marking no change from prior levels. Weather and flood authorities monitor shifts as water levels stay steady along the river.
Jimmie Singleton a student at business college in Green Kentucky is spending the holidays with family and friends back home.
Today's weather shows a high of 46 and a low of 24 during the 24 hour period ending at 7 o clock.
Sunday T. H. Broadus, a federal bank examiner, is expected to arrive on Sunday to spend the holidays at his home in the area.
Special music will be rendered at the Central Methodist church Sunday evening during a White Christmas service.
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