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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1927

Page

8

Militant Women to Rally for Equal Rights at Colorado Springs

The National Woman's Party plans a July convention in Colorado Springs to push for an equal rights amendment. Delegates including Dorothy Evans of England and Anita Pollitzer of South Carolina will join leaders like Gail Laughlin and Margaret Whittemore to organize a cross country caravan to press President Coolidge.

International News Service Colorado Springs Colo Coolidge National Woman's Party Colorado City Congress Rebec Hourwich Wo- Eira’ Snes Hourwich Dorothy Evans London England International Woman's Rty International Advisory Council Women of Europe Miss Evans Pannatic Sieeenek Washington Gail Laughlin Portland Maine The Nations Council Woman's Party Margaret Whittemore California Dora G. Ogle Equal Rights Anna Pennybacker Philadelphia Pennsylvaniaivisions Misa Anita Pollitzer South Carolina Woman's Party Movement 1 Europe President Coolidge Committee Forth Mia Mable Vernon Delaware John Winters Brannan New York Caroline Spencer Colorado W. Nelson Whittemore Michigan C. H. P. Belmont France

Voter Qualification Reminder for Morgan County Courthouse

A call to qualify to vote by July 14 at the courthouse urges residents to verify their eligibility to participate in government. The note also advises employers to check a worker’s origin and gives Morgan County priority in initial hiring for opportunities.

Local social notes record travel and visitors across the region

Misses Hertzler Gilbert Kirby Dryen and Short left Thursday for a month in Canada and the Pacific Coast. Edith Kirby Rachel Dryen and Jessie Short hosted in Fayetteville. Dr and Mrs Pryor Williams of Birmingham visited Mrs W Ross for the Fourth. Athens pallbearers attended the Decatur funeral of Dr J Gunter. Bert Yarbrough returned to New York after visiting family. Ryan and Charles Richardson spent days with a city father from Nashville and Cleveland. Mrs John Cochran returned to Montgomery after Ruth Glaze visit. J N Howard and R C Martin vacationed on a houseboat at Sailey Springs. Mr and Mrs Thomas Frost of Birmingham with Mrs W P Chandler Sr. Mrs Guy Nelson and children visit Capt A Grisham in Kerrville Texas. Mary Martin and Vera Holmes left for New York to enter Columbia University. Dr L R Murphree and family left for Ohio and northern points for a two week vacation. Chas Williamson visited Nashville Monday.

Moulton Visit Highlights College Summer Growth

Mrs. J. H. McCoy president of Athens College toured Moulton on Wednesday arguing the college summer school exceeded projections and will become a permanent feature. Henry Fusch Jr. sustained a skull injury but is said to be improving after an incident with a horse. Local leaders J. S. Smith and Wilburn Martin from Mount Hope joined the trip. Representatives Milton Little and J. R. Burks from Hatton attended the farmers’ meeting. J. D. L. Byars of Lawrence is sidelined by illness in Montgomery.

J. H. McCoy Moulton Henry “Fusch, Jr E. Q. Burch Mr. Burch J. S. Smith Wilburn Martin Mount Hope

Belle Minna-Moores ville News Highlights

Miss Nettie on Witt returns from Athens after a visit with Miss Macca Martin. Rev. W. D. Boling spends several days in Birmingham with Rev. C. O. Waters. Miss Mary Augusta Bibb visits Miss Virginia Humphrey in Decatur. Mrs. Alice Thomasson and her son Holmes of Huntsville are guests of Dr. and Mrs. J. J.

Nettie On Witt Athens W. D. Boling Birmingham C. O. Waters Mary Augusta Bibb Virginia Humphrey Decatur Alice Thomasson Holmes Huntsville J. J

Peabody Student Elizabeth Smith Hosts Friends At Home

Miss Elizabeth Smith of Peabody spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Smith of Moines ville. Her guests were Miss Amy Andrews Messrs James Moore and Jessie James of Nashville. The group toured Muscle Shoals Sunday. Rev J A May returned home after revival services in Belle.

Elizabeth Smith Peabody Sam Smith Mooresville Amy . Andrews Messrs Jao. Moore Jessie James Nashville Jas Samuel Smith Muscle Shoals Jnc. A. May Belle Methodist Church

Mooreville Fourth Celebrations and Local Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Holingsworth and son Sam of Birmingham visited Mooreville and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith for several days ending with a barbecue at Bibb's Spring on the Fourth. Jack Smith visits Birmingham. Elk Pond Springs dance attendees and Huntsville dances noted. Local trips include Athens and Belle Mina residents for business and visits. Picnics near Harp's Bridge on the Fourth.

Oscar Holingsworth Sam Birmingham Mooresville Sam Smith Jack Smith

Trade with the home merchant sells local dollars

Local commerce urges residents to shop with home merchants to keep spending within the community and bolster regional businesses through repeated purchases and local investment.

Young Musician Visitor At Westminster Program

15-year-old Robert Boyd Nash from Russellville Ky pleased the Kiwanis club on Thursday and will appear on the Westminster Presbyterian church program next Sunday. He has won two gold medals in musical competition and is visiting the Hart family on Sherman street.

Robert Boyd Nash Kiwanis Club Westminster Presbyterian Church Young Nash Russellville E. N. Hart Sherman Street

Forest Carson Transferred to Atlanta Hospital for Treatment

Forest Carson, injured days ago in a derailment accident in Roanoke Virginia, has been moved to an Atlanta hospital for specialist care. His condition remains listed as serious.

Forest Carson Atlanta Roanoke Mr. Carson

1927 City Year Begins With Bold Challenge

A public plea urges turning 1927 into the city’s best year yet, launching today as the year sits half complete and residents are urged to push forward with immediate plans and efforts.

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Militant Women Rights Black Hills Ists Mr. Coolidge Equal Rights For Eee Morgan County H. G. Hill Company HILL Nic Hams Phoenix del Monte Byrd Bert Acosta George Neville Acosta Allen Bert, Jr Floyd Bennett Richard E. Byrd North Pole Fax Farm Jewell Hertzler Reseca Gilbert Canada Pacific Coast Edith Kirby Rachal Dryen Jessie Short Fayette‘ile, Tenn Pryor Williams W. 3. Ross Dr. J. " Gunter Bert Yarbrough Ryan Richardson Charles Richardson Cleveand Ohio John Cochran Montgomery Ruth Glaze J. N. Howard R. C. Martin Sailey Springs Thomas Frost W. P. Chandler Guy Nelson Capt A. '. Grisham Kerrville, Texas Mary Martin Vera Holmes New York City Enterolumbia University Chas. Williamson Milton Little J. R. Burks Hatton H. V. James New Center J. D. L. Byars Lawrence Belle Minna Jus Johns-Manville Malone Coal & Grain CO Albany Morgan County National Bank Decatur, Alabama Henry Zeither Misa Annie Richardson Willis Hill Elk Pond Springs Messrs. Howlett and Bringle Belle Mina Misa Pitman Athens College Moorsville Harp’s Bridge Peter Bibb B. A. Bibb Will Hurn Jas. Pitts Hugh Karuthers Anderson Elkmont Springs B. N. Bibb Jas. Tolley Second Ave Kyle Stationery CO Sterchi Golden Sonnett Victor and Vocalion Records Holland Kohler & Campbell Sterchi Bros. & Shumake, Inc
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