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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1927

Page

2

Mount Hope School Establishes Vocational Agriculture Department

Mount Hope in Lawrence county gains a vocational agriculture program served by A H Grantham from near Repton after a state education panel approved funds. M H Hodson reports a new principal C C Robinson from Sylacauga will lead the incoming year as the district expands the program.

M. Hodson Ala Mount Hope Lawrence County State of Education H A. Grantham Near Repton Alabama County Board of Education Antham Auburn Hope C.C. Robinson Sylacauga

Local bridge work described at Town Creek and another site

Readable notes describe two ongoing road and bridge projects, one near Town Creek where long-running, successful work has been conducted, and another location where similar activity continues, highlighting progress and continued efforts.

Town Creek

Priceville Plans Handsome School Building

Residents of Priceville section plan a handsome new school building. Progressives seek one of the best equipped institutions in the county and are determined to have a top quality facility.

Priceville

Local Merchant W. T. Barnes Improves at Red Boiling Springs

W. T. Barnes a well known merchant of Moulton Heights has been ill for months and is reported much improved at Red Boiling Springs where he has stayed for several weeks. Friends here hope for a rapid and complete recovery.

W. T. Barnes Moulton Heights Red Boiling Springs

Rally Over Courthouse Move Draws Morgan County Crowd

A large crowd gathered today at Valhermosa in Morgan County for a rally promoting moving the courthouse to Hartselle. A sizable portion of attendees opposed the relocation.

Morgan County Valhermosa Hartselle

Decatur Visit by Old Colony Life VP Joseph McGouley

Joseph McGouley of Chicago vice president of Old Colony Life Insurance visited Decatur today. He planned a conference tonight in the Kirby Studio with company representatives from the territory.

Joseph McGouley Old Colony Life Insurance Company Chicago Decatur

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Braswell dies in Albany

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs B E Braswell Albany Route 4 died last evening at 8 30 following illness. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 from the residence with Rev W E Swindle officiating. Interment at Chestnut Grove cemetery with Priest directing. The child is survived by its parents and several brothers and sisters.

B. E. Braswell Albany W. E. Swindle Chestnut Grove Cemetery

Bailey Builds Two More Homes in East Decatur

Bailey, already active builder in East Decatur, is erecting two additional residences in the rapidly developing district of the city.

Sino. Bailey East Decatur

Return Flight By Courtney Planned

NEW YORK July 22 AP Captain F T Courtney British flier plans a westward trans Atlantic flight soon and now seriously considers a return trip Reginald Tallyn engine expert arrived on the Mauretania and said he will tune Pa motors for a return fight Courtney was to take off toward Valentia island days ago but postponed for further tests of his wireless apparatus

New York F. T. Courtney Mauretania Reginald Tallyn Courtney Valentia Island

Baker Watches Fight By Wire

J. Baker a well known local resident and father of Sergeant Sammy Baker watches the Sharkey Dempsey returns. Sammy recently rose to prominence with his decisive victory over Ace Hudkins the Nebraska Wildcat.

J. Baker Sammy Baker The Daily Sammy Ace Hudkins

Pastor Hart Plans Mountain Auto Tour in Eastern Kentucky

Rev. E. N. Hart of Westminster Presbyterian Church and his family will depart Thursday for an automobile tour through the mountains of eastern Kentucky and Virginia. He expects to be away from his pulpit for about one month.

E. N. Hart Westminster Presbyterian Church Kentucky Virginia

Hollywood film gossip on new ensembles at the colony

Hollywood reports detail Mrs. Fred Niblo’s ensemble Robin Red Breast worn by Edrid Bennett with a red bengaline dress black turban gunmetal tuxedo coat and bird motifs. Percal pajamas shown by Mary Astor with printed cereal fabric and yarn trim. Call Decatur 46 for second sheets Daily distribution 500 plus for 80 cents per thousand.

Hollywood Cal Fred Niblo Edrid Bennett Decatur

Not All Purchases Backed by City Satisfaction

A reader asks about refunds for out of town orders and learns that satisfaction guarantees do not apply when the purchase is made away from home, clarifying that money should not be expected to be returned simply due to dissatisfaction.

Recreation Congress At Memphis Studying World Playground

Joseph Lee of Boston will preside at the Fourteenth National Recreation Congress in Memphis Tennessee from October 3 to 7. The program features Dr John Finley and George Kearney among others as speakers and aims to address global recreation issues and opposition to jazz amusements.

International News Service Boston Joseph Lee Playground and Recreation Association of America Memphis Tenn Lee Massachusetts Asheville N. C John H. Finley New York City France Germany Czecho-Slovakia New York John A. Lapp Chicago A.K. Browne Peabody College Nashville

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