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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1928

Page

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Circuit Court Concludes Multiple Civil Cases In Session

Circuit court finished several civil cases today with demurrers denied and pleas resolved. The docket included Rickles case progress and a number of settlements and dismissals while tomorrow’s schedule lists W H Casteel, Freeman, Widner, Utter, Colt Co, Steinr Gustin, Federal Chemical, Night Commander, Summerford, Dedmon, and Taylor cases.

Circuit Court Fe Ued O.eee Sa Erate Rickles Oren T.T. Terry B. F. Kay & Son B. F. Kay J. A. Kay B. F A. Kay Fick National Bank of Huntsville Epsie Beard H. L. Widner B.C. Poole Frank Utter H. L. Kirby J. B. Colt Co Thomas Waldrop Epstein Henning & Co Sadie J. Gustin Federal Chemical Co L. W. Norton Night Commander Lighting Co Addie West Ira Summerford W. J.sandlin William Neville H. A. Ramage Jeff Dedmon Velma Taylor

Five Burned Ten Death In Home Fire

Pittsburgh report says a father and four children died when a two story house burned. Ten people were rescued. Victims include Constance Kozakiewicz 45 Steven 19 Phillip 15 Mildred 11 and Stanley 7. Louis 21 was seriously burned. The mother was away visiting. Firemen arrived an hour after discovery due to icy streets. The Kozakiewicz apartment was on the second floor. The first floor housed another family and boarders.

Pittsburgh Constance Kozakiewwicz Steven Phillip Mildred Stanley Kozakiewicz Louis

Phillips Enters Race for Justice of the Peace

W H Phillips announced today his candidacy for justice of the peace in precinct No 1b comprising Decatur city. The field grows to five candidates vying for two JP seats in precinct 1b.

Justice of the Peace Decatur W.H. Phillips

Muriel Sisman Denies Engagement in Paris Report

Detroit socialite Muriel Sisman denies engagement rumors as she travels in Paris with her mother, clarifying she has no wedding plans at this time.

Muriel Sisman Detroit Muriel Paris

Prominent Citizens Figuring in Dallas Democratic Delegates Bid

Sudden interest in the race for delegates to the national Democratic convention grew in Houston today as Athens attorney Fred Wall announced his candidacy. Rumored contenders named include Huntsville attorney S. H. Richardson Scottsboro editor Jim Benson Flint resident Charles Layman and Florence resident R. T. Simpson.

Houston Fred Wall Athens S. H. Richardson Huntsville Jim Benson Scottsboro The Progressive Age Charles Layman Flint R. T. Simpson Florence

Telephone Employees in Session at Southern Bell Banquet

About 60 members of the Southern Bell Telephone Employees Association arrive from Cullman Athens Town Creek Moulton and Courtland for a business session and banquet at the John Stone street plant. The event is arranged by Miss Marcella Collier with guests Harry Grimes and W M Houston among attendees. Some members cannot attend due to plant duties.

Southern Bell Telephone Company Telephone Company Johnston Street Cullman Athens Town Creek Moulton and Courtland Marcella Collier Harry H.grimes Birmingham W. M. Houston

Grand Jury Set to Work Thursday at City Court

The grand jury has been in session since Monday and will not adjourn today. It is not certain it will finish before Friday. Witnesses have been subpoenaed for Thursday but none for Friday. Court attaches think a report may come tomorrow, though completion by Friday morning is possible.

Managers of All I. V. Banks Meet Here

Bank chiefs from Tennessee Valley institutions gathered for the annual meeting at the Tennessee Valley bank. The noon session included a brief business portion and a luncheon. Attendees listed include E. J. Henniger J. E. Kelly B. Kennamer F. P. Hughston R. H. Tweedy Jr Lile W. C. Clark and others from Scottsboro Gurley Florence Town Creek Russellville Town Creek.

I. V. Banks Tennessee Valley Banks S. A. Lynne Eeaoe Cans Same Deee Texa Tennessee Valley Bank BE. Berclay Haleyville E. J. Henniger Tuscumbia J. E. Kelly Huntsville C. D. Kennamer Cullman E. K.ean Stevenson F. P. Hughston Cherokee R. H. Tweedy, Jr Courtland Prote Lil

Knees Hidden in New Fashions from Paris to New York

Eastern fashion designers and buyers returned from Paris aboard the Olympic and Paris liners with boxes of Paris creations. Knee exposure was avoided as skirts lengthened and black evening gowns in silk satin velvet and lace dominated, with many white and pale green options noted.

New York Paris Olympic United States America

Dalrymple’s Place Here Not Yet Filled

Dr A Perolio director of the Tennessee Valley laboratory said no serologist has been secured to replace Gail Dalrymple who leaves March 20 for Evanston. Several applications are under review as a thoroughly trained serologist will be added from another laboratory since none are available locally.

Perolio Tennessee Valley Laboratory Gail Dalrymple Dalrymple City Laboratory Evanston

Industrialists Visit Shoals for Hosiery Plant Tour

J. D. Wells and party including Richard Long, Louis Hirsegh, and Ernest Blood toured the local hosiery operation at the Shoals plant. They planned to study machinery and discussed potential expansion while being hosted at a community Brunswick stew gathering. Wells declined to reveal details beyond the mission’s goal of assessing the first full fashioned hosiery mill in the South.

Cooper-Wells and Company Wells

Brick and Tile Co Enjoys Fine Year in Alabama

The Alabama Brick and Tile Company reported its most prosperous year after an annual stockholders meeting at the Lyons hotel. J C Jacobs was elected president, A Thomason as vice president, W B Neher as secretary treasurer and manager, with directors J C Jacobs George W Cowan A D Jervis J H Hurt Charles H Eyster John A Thomason H B Beard and W B Jows. Wyker chaired the session as officers outlined steady growth and development.

Alabama Brick and Tile Company Lyons J. C. Jacobs George W. Cowan A. D. Jervis J. H. Hurt Charles H. Eyster John A. Thomason H. B. Beard W. B. Jows J. C

Opposition Party Leads in Japan Diet Election Returns

Early returns from Monday's election under the new universal manhood suffrage show the opposition with 131 seats versus 122 for the government party. Independent and minor party seats are scattered across the tally as ballots come in from more than half the seats.

TOKIO Japan

Farm Extension Workers Visit North Alabama Region

A party of extension workers and Auburn experts spent a brief visit in Limestone County near Belle Mina and Huntsville to study the proposed Tennessee Valley farm station site. The group included J. T. High and J. B. Hobdy among others, lodging at Lyons hotel before departing for Huntsville.

North Alabama R Vv Farm Linteswne County Lyons Hotel Huntsville J. T. High Auburn J. D. Re M.D Bye - Duncan E. Sizemore J. B. Hobdy M. Dunwoody Montgomery Limestone County Belle Mina State Farm Experiment Commission Tennessee Valley Station

Bank Robbery Ties Local Figure to Case

The Bank of Atalla was robbed by unmasked bandits yesterday. The cashier, Mrs. Rip Reagan, nee Nell Joe Gray, has visited here as a guest of Mrs. R. T. Sheppard, adding local interest to the incident. The thieves bound those inside, took $17,000, and fled in an automobile.

Bank of

Yard fire damages shed at Yancy home

A small grass and trash fire started in a yard spread to a shed at G. C. Yancy's residence at 1515 Fifth Avenue yesterday afternoon around 1 45 causing minor damage.

G. C. Yancy Fifth Avenue

Rescued From Shark Infested Harbor Waters

The wife of an Atlanta judge was swept overboard from a harbor boat near Hamilton Bermuda during a storm. She clung to a life ring for thirty minutes as eight foot waves battered the vessel and sharks commingled with danger before a lifeboat rescued her. She was taken to hospital in serious condition with lung hemorrhage from immersion and shock.

New York Hamilton Bermuda California West Indies L. J. Rosser Atlanta Rosser

Here Are Good Tips From One Who Knows

International Illustrated News notes John E. Andrus of Yonkers New York shares financial health and wealth hints. His money formula stresses looking ahead and patience, tracing to a land deal that secured Standard Old stock now valuable.

John E. Andrus Yonkers N. Y Andrus Standard Bayonne New Jersey

Plain truths on marriage and modest living

A writer urges practical views for women and men, arguing that genuine worth lies beyond looks. He promotes moderation, conscience, frugality, and fair dealing, praising Rockefeller as a great man and noting the value of steady work and health rules.

Robbery Motive Sought in New Jersey Fire Death

Morris County detectives consider robbery the motive in the death of Margaret Brown a 40 year old governess from New York found burned along a Morristown road after leaving James Gillespie’s home. She carried 8000 in bonds and 2000 in cash. The identification was made by her sister Mary Brown.

MO WN N. J. Fe Margaret Brown Fashionable Park Avenue New York Fred Roff Morris County Mary Brown New Jersey Morristown

Mayor Walker Begins Return From Mardi Gras Tour

New York mayor Jimmy Walker starts his travel home from New Orleans packing trunks. He has a Mobile speech, a three hour visit with Atlanta friends, and a final appearance in Winston Salem on Friday. His private car will trail a train from New Orleans at five. He reaches Mobile at nine for a hotel reception and address at ten. He leaves for Atlanta at 1 50 a.m.

New Orleans Jimmy Walker New York Mobileight Atlanta Winston-Salem Walker

Many Schools to Close March 2 in Countywide Action

More than thirty of the county's 85 schools will shut down March 2 because districts have not approved the three mill tax needed for state aid for an extended term. The closures affect both white and colored rural schools, with twenty or more of those affected being white.

Danville to Get New Telephone Switchboard

The Southern Bell Telephone company announces a new switch near Danville to serve about 100 subscribers in Morgan, Lawrence and Winston counties near Danville. Danville has lacked its own switchboard for eight to ten years, with some users connected to other exchanges. Danville was among North Alabama’s early points to have a farmer’s line.

Danville Ie B. Cassels Southern Bell Telephone Company Morgan Lawrence Winston North Alabama

Thousands of Reds Executed in Canton After Capture

Dispatches from Canton report 1,700 alleged communists, both men and women, executed by Canton troops after their capture on February 20. About 600 members of a girl's communist corps were captured but not executed. A well known organizer was reportedly killed by villagers, his body photographed and cut into ten pieces for distribution, with his head sent to Canton to deter red activity.

Shanghai China Canton

Belle Mina Doctor Visits Decatur With Health Update

Dr J J Peters of Belle Mina visited the Tennessee Valley laboratory in Decatur and reported a diphtheria case with a specimen for examination. He noted influenza in the area, one pneumonia case, and a serious measles outbreak nearing end, but said overall community health was good with no other contagious diseases present.

J. J. Peters Belle Mina Tennessee Valley Laboratory Pettus

Trio of Dates Suggested for Highway Chief Celebration

Dates March 6 7 and 8 are proposed for a highway chief celebration. The plan was submitted to Colonel Woolsey Finnell of the Alabama division by the organizing committee.

Woolsey Finnell Alabama

Decatur Morgan set dates for Keller bridge ceremony

The celebration committee chaired by A G Patterson selected March dates for the Keller bridge dedication in Decatur Morgan County Alabama. Engineer H H Houck and Judge Patterson urged public involvement and warned traffic will close until after the dedication window.

Tennessee William Simpson Keller Alabama Bell A. G Patterson Houck Patterson Decatur Morgan Finnell

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Phillips Voltaire International Newsreel Grand Jury Lynne the Shoals Ayene Igit J. D. Wells P T Sea Wells and Company Ff Prvanis Woccey D. Whitman Wilson Dam Brick and Tile CO By Graham Stewart International Illustrated News John D. Rockefeller Henry Ford Flaming Danville Phone Exchange Belle Sci Col Morgan County
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