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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1927

Page

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Local Bill Seeks Five Citizens to Run County Contracts

Morgan County legislature plans a local bill to appoint five citizens with power to select builds and contracts for Morgan County Decatur. John Patterson will introduce the measure which may go to the local legislation or judiciary committee. The Hartselle Enterprise criticizes Decatur election history and warns of a forthcoming legislative fight over county seat removal.

Decatur John Patterson Morgan Patterson Burleson Hartselle Walker Alabama

Railroad workers seek local health and accident policy

Decatur Alabama railway workers petition Mutual Savings Life Insurance Company to issue a special health and accident policy for railroad helpers salaried men and their families. They urge home business support and newspaper help to advance local procurement and community prosperity.

Mutual Savings Life Insurance Company Decatur Louisville and Nashville Mutual Savings Life Insurance Company of Ala

Youth on Wall Street Not Jazz Mad Says Beck

James L. Kilgallen reports from New York that American youth are ambitious and seek an even break. Charles Beck, long time head of the New York Stock Exchange employment office, places 1000 youths yearly in junior posts and notes 93 percent now attend high school or college.

James L. Kilgallen International News Service New York York Stock Exchange Internationalews Service Beck Wall Street Country New York Stock Exchange Exchange Horatio Alger Chicago Matthew C. Brush American International Corporation Wall ‘Street Brush’s The Stock Exchange

Mystery Flight Plans Loom Over Bellanca Columbia

Weather conditions warned against a mystery takeoff from Curtis Field as the Bellanca monoplane Columbia prepared for an unnamed European hop possibly to Berlin. Lindbergh landed at Le Bourget in a notable arrival, with officials noting Berlin as the likely target for the Bellanca aircraft.

Curtis Field N. Y Columbia Europe Berlin LE Bourget France Lindbergh England Memphis Richard White

Parking space plan eyed for Decatur curb market

Buyers at the Decatur curb market seek more parking and will discuss adding spaces at the permanent curb committee meeting scheduled for Saturday at 10 30 at Morgan County Health Offices. Complainants say space is hard to find, especially in bad weather.

Decatur Curb Morgan County

Temperature Rise Noted Across The Day

The mercury climbed to a high of 89 before noon and dipped to a low of 70 overnight as weather officials issued no special warnings.

Mercury

Youth Takes Own Life With Rifle Trigger Stick

James Ivey a 16 year old of Webb Alabama killed himself last night in his father's blacksmith shop. He placed an automatic rifle in a vise and pulled the trigger with a stick. A note to his mother blamed a broken romance with a schoolgirl.

Dothan Ala James Ivey Webb

Lindbergh Film Shown at Princess Theatre Today

The Lindbergh race to Paris picture is paired with Milton Sills in The Silent Lover at the Princess Theatre in Decatur. Shown with Selvin England’s magician act, the Lindbergh film comes to the Crescent Amusement circuit after praise from managers. The Lindbergh feature runs Saturday ties.

Bergh Paris Milton Sills Princess Theatre Decatur Crescent Selvin England Magician and Company Lindbergh

Crops Look Well Says Woman From Lacon Farm

Mrs Elizabeth A Orendorf returning from a visit to her farm in Lacon says crops look exceptionally well in the southern section of this county.

Elizabeth A. Orendorf Lacon

Einar Hansen and Evelyn Egan Found By Autos

Einar Hansen a Paramount-Famous Players-Lasky actor was found fatally crushed beneath his wrecked car on the Coast road north of Santa Monica. He died later in a Santa Monica hospital after losing consciousness. A leg wound first thought to be a bullet entry was later deemed too shallow to be from a shot.

Santa Monica Calif Einar Hansen Players-Lasky Coast Road Here

Death of Einar Hansen in mysterious Santa Monica accident

Einar Hansen motion picture player died in a hospital after a mysterious accident in Santa Monica. He was found unconscious beside a wrecked car with a leg wound resembling a bullet injury. Attending doctors planned autopsy while investigators classified the crash as high speed. Evelyn Egan, 20, actress, was badly injured in Hollywood when her car hit a steam shovel. Her head injury required removal of a left eye.

Santa Monica Calif Einar Hansen Hansen Los Angeles Evelyn Egan Hollywood Boulevard

Interior plastering at Eyster building on Johnston Street

Work in interior plastering was underway today at the Eyster building on Johnston Street with ceilings being repaired in several rooms.

Eyster Johnston Street

Slain Miss Reese and Wounded Mother at Mississippi Dairy Farm

At the Reese dairy farm near Jackson Mississippi Miss Martha Reese 19 was fatally shot after an attack. Mrs O B Reese sister in law was seriously wounded while asleep in bed with two children. A negro nurse and a seen driver of Mr Reese's car are among clues. Police seek identity of the attacker and suspect the two crimes are connected.

Jackson Miss Martha Reese Reese Here Mr. Reese Penureni Ata Miss Reese Mrs. Reese

Decatur Kiwanis Endorse Sterilization Bill

Decatur Kiwanis group last night endorsed the Sterilization bill slated for action at the Alabama legislature's next session. The measure concerns the physical and mental condition of individuals and would be presented for approval.

Decatur Kiwaniang Alabama

Chaplin Answers Divorce Claims In Court Plea

Charles Chaplin filed his answer and cross complaint to Lita Grey Chaplin's separation bid. He portrays himself as a devoted husband in Beverly Hills with their two children, while detailing alleged infidelities and neglect by Mrs. Chaplin. He seeks divorce and custody along with other relief.

Los Angeles Charles Chaplin Lita Grey Chaplin Chaplin

Class Night Opens Albany High School Season

Albany High School holds Class Night tonight in the new building gymnasium at eight o clock. Senior class president Tom Guyton delivers welcome and the program features Lois Walsh Katherine Hunter Raphael Sartor Chester Evans Lois Walsh Prof. R B Johnson Alice Chenault and ends with the Alma Mater song.

Albany Igh School Tom Guyton Lois Walsh Katherine Hunter Raphael Sartor

Invitation to Lookout Mountain road opening ceremony

The Junior Chamber of Commerce invites officials and residents to the opening and dedication of the New Lookout Mountain Scenic Highway linking Chattanooga and Birmingham. The event includes state monument rededication, with ceremonies on Monday and Tuesday June 13 and 14, 1927, featuring the mayor, city commissioners, judges, and Hamilton County officers.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Lookout Mountain Lookout Moon City of Chattanooga Kolas Court Hamilton County Birmingham Fairyland Club

Bridge Survey Planned at Guntersville Crossing

The May issue of Alabama Highways reports foundation and survey investigations at Guntersville on the Tennessee River are necessary before bridge construction plans can be prepared. The proposal has drawn local interest in Guntersville.

Guntersville Tennessee River Alaba Highways State Highway Department

Supreme Court Overrules Morgan Appeals in Two Cases

The Supreme Court overruled Morgan Circuit Court decisions in Eva Stroupe versus Alabama Power Company and J B Jackson versus Addie West on appeal.

Supreme Court Eva Stroupe Alabama Power Company Morgan Circuit Court J. B. Jackson Addie West

Origin of flames in tragedy home traced by pole

Tampa on June 5 three men fled from a five member family cottage after rioting that killed sons and wounded others. A railroad watchman said flames appeared to come from all parts of the building and three men disappeared into darkness. Authorities suspect incendiary origin tied to rioters or to the slayer Levins. Police planned a special session Monday.

Tampa Fla Levins Man Merrell Eaties

Kiwanis Observe Zero Hour Meet Described

Tennessee Kiwanis clubs plan a fourteenth century style zero hour meeting to honor ideals and objectives with Ralph A Amerman reading from Pa at the Memphis convention. Delegates from Decatur will send a telegraphic message to the convention opening and the all hour program will be broadcast over WMC in Memphis.

Tennessee Yeresence Ralph A. Amerman Denver Saint Paul Decatur Will Memphis WMC

Nine Die in Paris-Nimes Express Wreck Near M

Nine were killed and seven injured when the Paris Nimes express collided with overturned freight train cars near M miles southeast of Paris. No Americans among the casualties. Two third class coaches and a passenger car were smashed.

Paris Paris-Nimes Cee

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