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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
2
Reports detail the acreage and can of cotton for target dates including April 1 and May 1. Naval information on gas fertilizer sales and weather conditions appears, with notes on weevil emergencies and market patterns. Reports are issued after markets close for release the next morning, with newspapers held responsible for timing. Prohibits exchanges from holding special sessions on reports.
Hill alias well known local figure arrested here after a pint of whisky was found at his home and a still on his premises. He had a pending plea for restoration of citizenship and a full pardon when Gov Brandon granted parole and ordered his return to Kilby.
W L Crawford, a geologist now located on Second Avenue, has returned to his offices after a brief absence. He is handling the sale of Prospect Homesites, Decatur's newest subdivision.
A historical note states days and prohibit transmission of the reports abroad prior to publication in newspapers, reflecting controls on disseminating information before it reaches the public press.
R E Chandler a well known retail merchant is somewhat better after an illness and now able to come down town for a short while each day.
Moore, son of Revy and Mrs. R N Moore of Athens, received the loving cup for his first year at the Athens agricultural school. He recently graduated in 1900s era studies and played for the class against Auburn.
A local gauge records a rapid river rise above 10.2 feet since Thursday, signaling increased flood threat along the river. Residents urged caution and monitoring of water levels as rainfall continues.
The weather bureau reported a high of 85 degrees and a low of 70 in the past 24 hours. Local observers noted temperatures moved close to a nearby record.
The American Legion post held a meeting at a pavilion on Somerville ton with about 80 new members. They discussed state conventions and a planned Legion home for Decatur while planning the next meeting at the Tennessee Valley bank building on June 14.
A fragmented list shows numerous individuals and spouses across cities including Birmingham Nashville Atlanta Richmond and Montgomery. Names include M Sieget Howl Miller Hy C Wints Melville Gilliam Reed Stone Crawford Cantrell and others in a public notice.
Nathan Fanburg received a telegram today notifying him of the death of his father aged 93. He has five sons with three in Chattanooga, one in Decatur and one in Philadelphia. Panera services will be held, and Mr Fanburg will be unable to attend due to travel to Philadelphia after the funeral.
Athens youth David Patton, 16, has been notified by Senator Heflin of his appointment to the United States Naval Academy, effective this fall under a special education appointment. Patton is the son of R B Patton, a prominent Athens attorney, and recently completed an outstanding scholastic record.
Athens Alabama merchants banks and professionals closed Thursday afternoon in a yearly custom. The practice continues through June July and August with many men spending the time fishing at Creek near Florence.
Athens reports a building boom with several two story homes under construction. Mayor C. W. Sarver and M. D. Kinzer are building two story houses in Fairview. A B Crutcher is erecting two one story homes for rent nearby. Sol Ar is constructing two rental houses in Edgewood and Dr Isomon Paria recently relocated to the area.
Tom Guyton, resident of Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn, is to return home today from a brief visit with relatives after the close of school.
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