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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1928
Page
1
A reinforced U S Marine garrison endured heavy combat with Sandino rebels near Quilali. Five Marines were killed and 23 wounded as fighters attacked from forested uplands near the Honduran border. Air support and planned reinforcements were ordered to crush the insurgents.
Morgan County board of registrars continued purging the poll list, removing disqualified voters including Harts Rolfe Tomlincon Kennet W. Bean and Falkville residents. The sessions may last ten days, moving through beats in numerical order. The board sought cooperation from the health department to obtain death records to eliminate deceased names.
Partial text notes many ongoing tasks on the Decatur Courtland road as part of the Muscie als highway project. A December update cites 49 percent completion and continued construction activity.
Lawrence County resident Walter Glenn died Monday at four o clock at his home four miles south of Moulton. He leaves his wife one daughter four brothers and one sister. Funeral services Wednesday at eleven at the residence with interment in Montgomery cemetery. Six Armon brothers to serve as pallbearers.
Salinas California authorities investigated the death of A. W. Grotefeld a wealthy Chicago commission merchant whose body was found on Moss Landing beach after he disappeared November 26. A watch on the body identified him and about $1000 in cash was reported.
The current issue of Alabama Highways shows a photo of the bascule span of the Keller Memorial Bridge. The magazine estimates the bridge here is now 99 percent complete.
Decatur crowds gather as Twin City Chevrolet shows the 1928 Big- ger and Better Chevrolet. GM officials claim extended wheelbase, greater speed, four wheel brakes, longer Fisher bodies, new Duco colors and better cooling mark a new chapter for the world’s largest auto maker.
The city endured its coldest spell in years with a 2 degree reading as snow blanketed streets over the weekend. Officials noted pipes froze nightly, ponds and creeks iced over, and residents adapted to frigid conditions before a modest warmup forecast for Wednesday.
A thousand dollars is raised to rehabilitate the boy scout movement in Limestone Morgan and Madison counties. Campaign headquarters announced the total after weeks of drive led by Major Gaillard with Morgan county chair A A Jones guiding Decatur efforts.
Officials of the Junior Chamber of Commerce plan to resume weekly board meetings after the Christmas holidays. President B C Shelton stated a called meeting may be held this week and a regular session next Monday evening.
The Louisville and Nashville railroad YMCA plans a 1928 membership drive led by George Evans and W E Smith. Goal set at 1000 members. progress reported daily by C W Mathews. Directors to meet later to review a proposed budget plan and year ahead.
Los Angeles dispatch reports Mrs. Amelia Appleby feared Dr. Charles M. McMillan might poison her. Deputies seek analysis of bloodlike stains on a hammer found at her home as McMillan, her former manager, stands as prime suspect in the sack murder.
Mrs. William Ledlow aged 56 died Monday at one A M at her residence on Albany route three. She is survived by husband two sons J L Ledlow Albany route three W M Jr Trinity and two daughters Mrs Walter Yarbrough and Mrs Luther Decatur of Arkansas. Funeral service scheduled for this afternoon at Belleview church at two o'clock with Rev Dan Praytor officiating. Burial in the church cemetery under priest directing.
The board of stewards of Central Methodist Church will meet at seven o clock in Priest's parlors on Grant Street. Pastor Rev Kimbrough urged attendance of all board members.
J G Moore and David Chunn, local motorists, reached Bowling Green Kentucky on a trip to Louisville as temperatures fell to zero. Their car stalled in front of a garage, requiring thawing and a six block push to restart. They turned back and headed home after two hours of cold exposure.
Decatur resident James A. Cochran son of W T Cochran a Mutual Life official headlines the Lasses White All-Star Minstrel. Born May 24 1905 in Birmingham he is a leading bass soloist and has sung at the First Methodist church during the off season. Plans include summer training and returning to Grand Opera with offers awaiting him.
A Sunday midnight blaze damaged Central Church with the chancel and floor affected. Three front stained glass panes shattered while investigators checked for tar odor. cause remains undetermined. No fatalities reported.
Simultaneous revival meetings will be held for ten days before Easter in each Protestant church in the city. The plan was adopted by the Decatur Pastors union at the YMCA last night. Each pastor will lead his own church meeting with possible outside pastors invited for special occasions.
Five persons died in Alabama from exposure to extreme cold. An aged Black man found dead in an unoccupied house is suspected to have perished from the cold. Mary Temays 65 of Alabama Virginia Jones of Jasper died from burns after the cold spell. James Blanton 78 and Powell 82 inmates of the Wilk County home died yesterday from the cold.
Police investigated a crash at a New Orleans ferry where a car sped through the gates and disappeared into the river. Witnesses saw air bubbles rise to the surface as authorities began an inquiry into the incident and any passengers who may have been aboard.
Severe crop damage hit sections across the South as winter storms from Florida moved inland. Snow and drifting winds affected Alabama Tennessee Georgia and the Carolinas with deep drifts in parts of the Carolinas. Memphis children enjoyed their first snow day as heavy weather lingered.
Fragmentary report describes a blizzard affecting the far South while cities like Louisville and Florida see temperatures near zero. Crops and fruit face heavy damage as an extended cold front continues for another day.
Funeral services for Bruner G Fairley were held at Green Pond near Bessemer. Rev Herring conducted the service at 2 p m. Fairley died after an illness, with his body moved from parlors to Gee for interment. He is survived by four sons, including O My Pem BG Jr and W. hometowns listed as Detroit Michigan and Talladega Alabama.
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