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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1928

Page

10

Watt T Brown seeks ouster of J J Raskob as Democratic chair

Watt T Brown Democratic National Committeeman Alabama announces plans at the first national meeting to demand J J Raskob's resignation as party chairman. He argues Raskob's recent election stance hurt Southern and national Democratic aims, urging new leadership to unite the party for a future victory.

John J. Raskob Att T. Brown Watt T. Brown Alabama John J. Ras Brown Ragland Jas. A. Smith Clay County Lineville Mr. Smith Birmingham Montgomery Raskob Democratic Nitional J. Raskob South Penne

Christmas Dining Enjoyed By Number

Christmas day dinner featured a large guest list including Mrs J R Bennett Mrs C W Williams W H Herring Mrs Ora Orr Mr and Mrs Theo White Perrin Wallace and four sons Hal Leon Lamar and Claude Elliot Bennett Norman Storey and Mr.

J. R. Bennett C. W. Williams W. H. Herring Ora Orr Theo White Perrin Wallace Hal Leon Lamar Claude Elliot Bennett Norman Storey

Birth of Mavelene Ferguson at 223 Grant Street

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Almon Ferguson on December 26 an eight pound daughter named Mavelene.

Municipal Opera Proves a Burden

The treasury had to contribute as a subsidy to cover the opera's budget deficit. officials note the shortfall persists. This brief outlines the financial strain and ongoing deficit facing the municipal opera program.

Treasury

Bride Leaves Home for Marriage in New City

Family members at the bride’s parents’ home express regret as she marries and will relocate to another city. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Prazier, a Decatur High School graduate who attended the University of Alabama. He now works with the Southern Bell Telephone Company in Birmingham.

A. L. Prazier Decatur High School University of Alabama Southern Bell Telephone Company Birmingham

Busiest Woman in Capital Boss Hanna's Daughter

Mrs. Hanna McCormick, at large representative from Illinois, handles vast Washington mail and duties though her term hasn’t started. A Kentucky Colonel on Governor Sampson’s staff, she backs women in cabinets and remains a social political star with Ruth and Alice Longworth as close companions.

Hanna N Ashington Coensichs Patella Hanna McCormick Illinois Washington McCormick Nicholas Longworth Ruth Alice

Berlin Promotes Young Opera Stage and People’s Stage Funding

The Berlin government plans 6000 dollars to test works by younger, unknown composers and advances 75000 dollars without interest to a People’s Stage for producing the best dramatic art at popular prices. The note urges momentum toward prosperity and highlights Morgan County farming potential aided by Decatur businessmen.

Berlin Morgan County Decatur

Deceased Deceatur Swing Reaches 1929 Milestone Glory

In 1929 Deceatur shines as a pivotal year with notable community gains and historic progress. Local figures celebrate growth, infrastructure, and civic pride highlighting a standout era for the town.

Deceatur

German Railways Explore In-Train Movies and Radio

German state railways test in train entertainment with movies and radio broadcasts on fast trains. Report notes interest from aboard guests and observers as experiments proceed in Berlin and London jazz scenes.

Berlin

Adding machine rolls for sale at The Daily

The Daily offers adding machine paper rolls for purchase. Stock is available for customers needing standard calculator rolls suitable for office use.

European Royalty Operahead Letterhead Order Mentioned

Fragmentary text references Giovanni of Stal art and King Boris of Bui cogegemec as counsels in an expected short opera era. It also notes using the phone and Daily offering to send after the next order of letterheads.

Giovanni Stalart Boris Buicogegemec Moe

North Alabama correspondents send daily city desk news

Fifty reporters across three north Alabama counties furnish daily dispatches to The Daily, covering local happenings, events, and community updates for regional readers.

North Alabama

Fortunes Used to Pay Debts in British News Memo

Edinburgh reports a complex scheme where fortunes are used to pay a British debt. The proceeds include a fund from the Mackay family aimed at reducing the national debt. The proceeds honor the daughter of a noted English aviator who died in a 1 March Endeavour flight attempt.

Edinburgh Mackay Cape Inchcape

Daily News Summary From Associated Press World News

The Daily reports that Associated Press continues to supply global news coverage. No specific events or details are provided in the readable text.

Associated Press

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Democratic Tional Wet Party Democratic Party Ala By Ghirley Kirke Kentucky Tion Princess Alice Ruth Hanna McCormick J.C.P Second Avenue Decatur, Ala J. C. Penney Company Lukee Savoy Hotel London Radiolas R.C.A. Radiolas R. C. A. Radiola Morgan County Radio Co Lee Street Church Street
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