Alumni Interest Drives Decatur Football Plans
The Decatur football community weighs fall schedule amid calls for an active alumni association. Proposals include recruiting rural players, lodging them in private homes, and offering jobs to fund education, arguing strong alumni support aids team success and sustains local spirit.
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Sidney Lanier
Oosa
Cullman County
High Hillips
Becaone
Decatur
Tacos
Decatur School
Arab Club to Play Thursday After Rain Postponement
The Arab club of the Louisville and Nashville shops, a rare industrial team not on today’s slate, will finally face the Junior Chamber of Commerce Thursday afternoon after a rain postponement from two weeks ago.
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Louisville and Nashville
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kilby Prison Baseball Team Names Its Business Manager
Robert D. Edwards, once a Jefferson county resident and Kilby prison inmate for a young woman's murder, is now the Kilby team business manager. The Kilby ball club is enjoying a highly successful season.
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Robert D. Edwards
Kilby
Jefferson County
Decatur Firms Join Southern Fisheries Association
Four Decatur firms are among 822 members invited to the Southern Fisheries Association convention in St. Petersburg June 12 13. Central Market Decatur Market Simrells Market and the Dixie Market represent the city among delegates from across the country with Herbert Hoover listed as a national celebrity expected.
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John Gta
Petersburg Amen
Decatur Firms
Southern Fisheries Association
Decatur Companies
Central Market
Decatur Market
Simrell
Weather Delays Road Work Across Impassable Dirt Routes
Heavy rain worsens unpassable dirt roads and detours while delaying already underway road projects in the area. Local officials report continued weather impacts on construction timelines and travel conditions.
Rev Toon to Preach at Village Mill Sunday Afternoon
The Rev L B Toon will preach again in the mill in the village Sunday at 3 o'clock. Services are well attended with villagers and people from nearby areas expected to join a large crowd.
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L.B. Toon
Baseball Scores and Schedule Across Leagues
Yesterday's results show Nashville edging a 7 to 6 win while Birmingham defeated Chattanooga 14 to 6 and Mobile beat Little Rock 35 to 3 amid rain in Memphis New Orleans. In the American League Detroit won 5 to 4 over Cleveland in the lone game. New York defeated Philadelphia 1 to 0 while Brooklyn fell to Chicago 10 to 4 and Cincinnati beat Boston 7 to 6 in 10 innings.
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Indianapolis
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Chicago
New York
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Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Nashville
Chattanooga
Mobile
Little Rock
Memphis-New Orleans
Montgomery Visit by Judge Patterson and Simpson Family
Judge A G Patterson planned to journey to Montgomery tonight for Mesa matters. Mr and Mrs L Simpson and their son from Miami Florida visited Decatur, renewing ties with former residents. Simpson still owns substantial property in Decatur and returned for business.
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Montgomery
A. G. Patterson
Mesa
Loughran Defeats Latzo in 15 Round Brooklyn Bout
Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia dominated Pete Latzo in a 15 round fight at Ebbets Field Brooklyn. The light heavyweight champion kept Latzo tied up in clinches and attacked body then head, delivering a late round surge to retain the title. Latzo pressed to the end but could not unseat the champion.
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Tom Loughran
Pete Latzo
Halleer
Ebbetts Field
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tommy Loughran
Philadelphia
Serinton
Miner
Loughran
Loughrangan
Latzo
Pete
Special Services For Masons Set At Central Methodist
Rev. C. Kimbrough of Central Methodist Church will preach morning and evening Sunday at the Masonic hall. Sunday evening Masons will attend the church and hear a sermon thanking them for courtesies to the Sunday school and building. The 11 o'clock topic is The Golden Key and at 7:30 National Crisis.
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Central ‘Methodist’ Church
Masonic Temple
Kimbrough
Notary Named in Probate Office Notice
The probate office has received notice from the state department naming a notary. The document cites official authorization and records the filing as part of the probate proceedings.
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State Department
Henry Zeitler II Host At Fish Fry in Limestone County
Henry Zeitler II a prominent Mooresville planter hosted a fish fry today for many friends in Limestone County and nearby Moran County. A large group from Mooresville attended to enjoy the hospitality and fellowship.
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Henry Zeitler II
Henry’ Z. ° Zeitler
Mooresville
Limestone One
Moran
Sedan Expected as First Four Door Car Displayed
The Motor Company announced a four door sedan to be showcased at its offices for the next few days, highlighting the new model amid promotional events.
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Termes of Motor Company
Notary Public Appointment Succeeds for Simrell
The record notes the appointment of Misa Ohne tine Simrell of Decatur as notary public, marking her official recognition and duties under state law.
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Misa Ohnetine Simrell
Decatur
Central High to Get New Football Jerseys for 1928 Season
Central High plans new football uniforms featuring black jerseys with a flaming red stripe and crimson neckband. Coach Kerby announces ordered equipment and a summer practice schedule as the team prepares for a tough return in the 1928 season.
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Central Highs
Kerby
Decatur
Central High
Alabama
Hotel Lyons guest list shows wide regional attendance
Last night and this morning guests at Hotel Lyons included J s McDaniel of Cincinnati Fred Walker of Cincinnati R H Hamner of Birmingham C C Vaughan of Louisville Claude Mige of Birmingham R E Ritchie of Birmingham Steve Waparea of Birmingham Mr and Mrs F P Thompson of South Pittsburgh Arthur Paule of St Louis R L n of Birmingham N J Woolsey of Kangw Il E O Toombs of Birmingham Dave Hamilton of Birmingham B Davis of Cleveland Mrs Hall Pearson of Jackson Tenn Mrs W T Ward M Kyser and F Stall Birmingham Mr and Mrs J E Harrell of Birmingham R F Rath rock ae W N Ox of Birmingham C K Cairo Ga Whaaywobdk Rettiae Je Alexander and wife ingham TM Netehie Montgomery John H Ward of Milwaukee H C Gates of Dallas F Ruebel of St Louis M G Goodman of Cleveland H A Lebeach of Cincinnati W B Stans Sell of Birmingham T A Clark of Birmingham Robert McAdap of Memphis J P Kelley of Atlanta
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Hotel
Lyons
Js. McDaniel
Cincinnati
Fred Walker
R. H. Hamner
Birmingham
C. C. Vaughan
Louisville
Claude Mige
R. E. Ritchie
Steve Waparea
Alexander
Ingham
TM Netehie Montgomery
John H. Ward
Milwaukee
H. C. Gates
Dallas
Tex
F. Ruebel
St. Louis
Cleveland
H. A. Lebeach
T. A. Clark
Robert McAdap
Memphis
J. P. Kelley
Atlanta
Weather Delays Cotton Planting in Somerville Area
Dr. Peck of Somerville says heavy rains hinder farming interests. Cotton emergence is several weeks late and the May stand of crops faces difficulties due to ongoing wet conditions in the Somerville area.
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Somerville
Peck
Worries Over Rains Hit Local Farm Area
In the Pitht area, Benee is concerned by recent rains affecting farming. Mr. Pooly reports 120 acres of cotton this year and the crop has reached the chopping stage.
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Pooly
Four-Year-Old Emma Anderson Dies After Boiling Water Incident
Four-year-old Emma Anderson, daughter of Claude Anderson a farmer, died after suffering burns when she fell into a pot of boiling water at her Merrimack area home last night. The incident near Huntsville Alabama was reported today by AP, with Burns sustaining injuries cited as the cause.
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Huntsville
Ala
Merrimack
Emma Anderson
Claude Anderson
Decatur Baptist Church Announces Sunday Schedule
Rev J D McCready invites parishioners to Sunday school at 9 30 with a hospitality committee from the young men s class. Worship at 11 and an evening service at 7 30. B Y P U meets at 6 30. Sermons discuss Christ words in Matthew 13 45 Like Unto a Merchantman and Psalmist themes.
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Decatur Baptist Oak
Lafayette Streets
J. D. McCready
Willoughby Presbyterian Sunday Services
Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 will feature 1 John 2 45 16 as the morning text Junior C EB meets at 6 30 p m with Lester Havener badge Evening worship at 7 30 p m on the theme The Blessings of Faith
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Willoughby Presbyterian Sunday School
John
C. EB
Lester Havener
Babe Ruth Rises Toward New Home Run Fame
Babe Ruth cruises toward another home run season as he hits his 19th of the year in game 42. The Yankees pace quickens with Ruth leading and Lou Gehrig absent from the bench after a dispute. Public faith remains high as Ruth edges closer to his 1927 mark amid ongoing pennant hopes.
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Babe Ruth
Ruth
Babe
Yankees
Strutiny
Yanks
Gehrig
Ace
Lou
Low
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