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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1927
Page
8
A collage of vignettes and snippets covers marriage norms, honesty, faith, and social views. Topics range from bachelorhood versus married life to dieting, aging, and drafts. The tone blends aphorisms, humor, and brief observations on contemporary society and culture.
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Deputy Sheriff Almon returns from Moulton with George Bates held on a 750 bond for murder over a fatal shooting of Zack Swope near the Morgan Lawrence line. A negro woman was slightly wounded by a bullet and Bates suffered a deep cut to the back following a Friday night fight.
The Mor gen county board of revenue schedules its first meeting of August 8 to transact routine business only.
The Associated Press remains the reliable source for Daily readers seeking state and world news updates. The organization provides continuous coverage across politics, economics, and international events.
Mrs. Lythia Langford of Birmingham representing Wayne B. Sewell Producing Company visited to interview Kiwanis Club, Junior Chamber of Commerce and other civic organizations about forthcoming productions.
T. H. Alexander, former Decatur resident and noted Tennessee newspaper man, will soon write an article on Decatur for publication in many Southern newspapers. He has asked the Junior Chamber of Commerce to help collect information on Decatur’s progress, a topic drawing attention across the South.
City plans to light the bridge while state officials prepare traffic regulations to take effect as soon as the structure opens. County and city authorities will discuss the rules governing use of the Tennessee river bridge.
No word was received from Montgomery about a successor to the late Probate Judge L. P. Troup. The day brought more discussion of the appointment and several names were heard, with friends of Circuit Court Clerk James L. Draper considering a run, though Draper has not allowed his name to be used.
A sewer on Johnston Street at Fourth Avenue was partially blocked today as workers completed the installation of a new sewer line.
Mr and Mrs C S Coffman welcome a son named William Raymond.
A Black man taken into custody by Officers Brazelton and Simmons last night resisted when officers tried to place him in the Railroad street city jail. He continued to struggle as the officers attempted to restrain him.
This morning he was fined on charges of possessing a small quantity of whiskey and resisting an officer. The judge imposed penalties after the incident leading to his detention.
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