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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1928

Page

3

Luncheon and Bridge Club Plans Amid Domestic Tensions

Byrd navigates a new Jacksonville social circle as Mrs Arrowsmith invites her into a bridge club while Byrd suspects Margy’s influence. Pat defies limits by sneaking out to a party at the Knickerbocker as Byrd faceplants family strain and a fragile home life.

Coronado Manor Byrd Margy Mrs. Strowsmith Bridge Club Seane Ae Duncan Mandy Pat Jack Duncan Knickerbocker Club India Eddie Jack Chagrin Valley

Farmers urged to ship only high quality Johnson hay

Birmingham based report cites M A Crosby in a USDA bulletin advising black prairie farmers in Alabama and Mississippi to avoid dumping low grade Johnson hay. He says weather damage weeds and poor handling lower quality hay and hurt demand. Emphasizes better harvesting meadow management to raise quality and reduce waste.

Birmingham Ala M. A. Crosby United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin Black Prairie Belt Alabama Mississippi Crosby

Merchandise Stolen From R. H. Sample Store in Somerville

A break in Monday night at the R. H. Sample store in Somerville led to the loss of merchandise, mainly fruits and edibles. The theft caused concern in the east Morgan community as details reach authorities.

R. H. Sample Somerville East Morgan

Christmas visit from Mr and Mrs Page of Columbia Tenn

Mr and Mrs N M Page of Columbia Tennessee are guests of Mr and Mrs L C Mayes during Christmas holidays. Mr Page plans to visit many former Columbia residents now living in Decatur.

N. M. Page Columbia, Tenn L. C. Mayes Page Columbia Decatur

Pneumonia Deepens Suffering Of Tiny Throat Toy Victim

In Cincinnati on December 27 a sobbing 18 month old, Frank Brooks, suffers pneumonia while a toy motorcycle remains lodged in his throat. Doctors in Bluefield W Va failed to remove it and a throat specialist was consulted. Surgeons planned an operation but the child’s weakness delayed it.

Cincinnati Frank Brooks Bluefield

Deputy Reco vers From Head Wound After Altercation

Deputy Walls is recovering at home from a head wound suffered during an arrest attempt in Wolfe's Beat. Sheriff B. B. Davis said Prince and a brother were arrested in connection with the attack after Walls went to arrest Prince on a game law warrant.

Prince Davis Walls Wolfe's Beat

No Trace Found of Missing Suspect

Morgan county officers report no trace of Wesley Harris, alleged to have slain Deputy Sheriff Draper, as searches continue without success. Authorities admit efforts have been futile so far.

Morgan County Wesley Harris Draper

Membership Drive Plans Set for Jan Seven to Fifteen

The Y M C A announces a membership drive from January 7 through January 15 aiming to reach a goal of 1,200 members. Leaders express confidence the target will be met.

Sheriff Davis Family Affected by Influenza

The family of Sheriff B. EB Davis suffers during an influenza outbreak. Deputy Albert Davis recently recovered from the flu, and Mrs Davis is now bedridden with the illness.

Sheriff's Family B. EB. Davis Albert Davis

Decatur Invites Morgan County Farmers to Headquarters

Morgan county farmers are invited to establish headquarters in Decatur. Roads from Cullman county are excellent, signaling readiness to build for the future with substantial development in Decatur.

Morgan County Decatur Cullman County

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