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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1927
Page
3
Victor Hilton and Kate Clapton born in the 60s met as youths and wed in Montgomery. Hilton aged 80 and Clapton aged 78 died within hours of each other from pneumonia and were buried side by side after services held in Montgomery.
The Y invites patrons to a Tuesday dance with music by the Louisiana Troubadours. Officials announce arrangements for the event and request attendees to arrive early for seating and refreshments.
A local weather note reports cooler conditions this Saturday with forecasts for the Cooley area. The day peaked at 96 degrees Friday, and Saturday's high remained moderate while the low tonight was 76 degrees.
Milton Andrews of the L. A. N. railroad company is ill at his Canal Street home. The noted local figure, popular among residents, is reported sick with an unspecified condition.
Postmaster W E Crawford of Decatur announces there will be no mail delivery on Monday July 4 as the day is observed as a legal holiday.
At Ascot the Royal Hunt Cup day showcased Britain’s finest fashion postwar. The Queen wore silver with a green scarf collar, Princess Mary chose a georgette frock and cream hat with green ribbon. Beige dominated outfits and hats, with color provided by sunshades and feather boas. Sleeves ranged from chiffon to lace, and dresses were often short, with many outfits featuring transparent fabrics and vivid bow accents.
The Decatur Baptist Church chorus will sing at both 11 AM and 8 PM services this Sunday. Choir members should gather in the pastor's office ten minutes early for the morning service.
Actress Dorothy Mackaye was sentenced to one to three years in San Quentin after a conspiracy conviction linked to the death of her actor husband Ray Raymond last April in Los Angeles.
Two boys discovered a nearly intact human skeleton on the Alabama river bank in Montgomery. Believed to be from a murder years ago, the remains appeared to have been buried in a hurry.
Payment of poll tax does not qualify a person to vote. Registration must be completed at the courthouse between July 4 and 14.
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