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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1928
Page
8
Cottage prayer services near Southside Baptist church announce a two week revival starting Monday July 9 led by evangelist Rev. C Dozer. Evening services run 7 45 o clock at various homes including Willie Jones on 6th avenue South with the Bell of Southside church organizing the cottage campaign.
County board of education has taken no action on a proposed consolidation of schools in the Turney district nine miles from Hartselle. Citizens claim the project would address current school needs at that end of the county.
A child named Violet Overstreet was struck by a bicycle while crossing Can Avenue on her way to school. She sustained painful bruises but appears not to have been seriously injured. Police report unclear details of the rider's identity and exact location on Fourth Avenue.
The fragment mentions a person recovering after an accident and noting that attention is given to the injured party. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are legible in the text. Further context is needed to identify the event and individuals involved.
An advertisement urges readers to purify the entire system with Calotabs a reputed purifier. It claims long term health benefits and vitality through a thorough cleanse with a suggested course of Calotabs offered in family packages for 85 cents at drug stores.
Storms sweeping Minnesota Wisconsin North and South Dakota caused property damage exceeding one million dollars. Four deaths occurred including two young men struck by lightning and two in traffic accidents. Heavy damage concentrated near Lake region with extensive reports across four states Sunday night into Monday.
Li Jones assistant superintendent of Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co will leave on July 4 for Los Angeles to attend a conference. Yandle will join him and accompany him to California. A trip to Pike's Peak is planned. The journey will last from 10 days to two weeks.
Mayor James E. Walker of New York rode through Colton on his way to Los Angeles. A reception committee formed quickly, and he faced the callers with poise and dignity despite wearing pajamas.
Aasmaan is named chairman of the board with the president and vice president also listed among top officers. The document shows roles including cashier assistant cashier and other governance positions.
Unofficial reports say Capone faces rival mobs in Chicago as gun violence flares around the beer racket. Police note renewed activity by Capone ally Saltis and an attempted hit on Saltis follows sanctions over concealed weapons.
Mr and Mrs M P Williams conclude a several days trip to Niagara Falls New York. Mr Williams serves as an attache with the Louisville and Nashville railway company.
Morgan County probate office issued 138 pension warrants for the July quarter to Confederate veterans and veterans dependents in Morgan County.
The County Board of Education announced that plans for a new school building in the Piva community have been perfected and approved for construction. The project aims to provide updated facilities for local students and is welcomed by residents.
Edward A O Neal has been reelected president of the Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton association. Alan Northington was reelected as general manager and secretary. North Alabama farmers express gratification at the duo's reelection for improving bureau efficiency and cooperative selling.
Reports from Mexico City say eighty insurgents were killed in multiple combats with Federal troops in Jalisco. Two men described as Catholic priests were among the dead, as forces under General Gamacho overtook a band and dispersed a contingent.
Garner Pride announces Lacy Day of Selma Alabama will join the Alabama Power commercial department in the upcoming Monday appointment. Day is described as a resident of Selma and will serve in the Alabama Power company’s commercial division.
Eighteen sellers listed at the Decatur curb market today. Names include Mrs D H McClellan route 2 Waldrop Falkville Mrs Bertha Fuller Trinity Miss M Burns road Mrs J W Standridge route 4 C J Itzer route 3 and others. Several buyers and livestock entries noted among the participants.
The Spana Troubadours perform a Fourth of July program airing on NBC from 9 to 9 30 PM. Highlights include The American Patrol Yankee Doodle and a mid show sparkler with bright foxtrots. Other Ipana fireworks list features Constantinople Sweet Sue My Ohio Home and Back In Our Own Back Yard.
The first sales day in July held to the $100 stride on the Decatur curb market today. Sales totaled $125.39 for the day. June sales were the largest gross amount recorded since the market formed.
Mrs. V. H. McClellan of Priceville route 2 recorded the largest individual sale at the Decatur curb market today, with farm products totaling 16 dollars and 50 cents. The day’s record notes that 3 dollars marked the top sale.
Misses Gladys and Lula Storey of Frankewing Tennessee are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Watson for a short stay.
Great Britain grants voting rights to about five million women aged 21 to 30. The flapper vote bill, equal to men in terms and terms, received royal assent in the House of Lords. Suffragist leaders Mauana s Pankhurst and Millicent Fawcett were noted as absent or delayed for the occasion.
The report states call money rates have risen to a peak unseen since 1920 as funds for farm harvest needs are discussed. Analysts expect rates to ease in coming days as payments and dividends move through the money market. Banks will cooperate to keep lending steady while the situation stabilizes gradually without widespread alarm.
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