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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1928
Page
7
Help wanted notices warn of a cash paid sales position at a furniture store located at 312 Bank Street. Ad copy is garbled but indicates immediate openings and cash payments. contact via phone 1370.
State of Alabama notice in the matter of the estate of Boma Mitchell names Mrs Hargett of Ninth Street and James as respondents. A hearing date is set and respondents may appear to contest the estate matter. Witness dated May 28 29 June 5 12.
A curb market sale drew strong turnout with multiple sellers listed including Miriam Be Courtland road Henry Mohk Flint Mrs D H McClelland Priceville and others. Buyers reported prices peaking around ten dollars and sixty six cents per item as a brisk exchange occurred on route letters and local roads.
Mrs J O Stewart was called to Madison due to a serious illness. Hee S Powell is reported in critical condition.
R A Burleson grand chancellor announces elections and appointments for the year in Alabama. The list includes grand vice chancellor grand prelate grand keeper of records and seal grand master at arms grand inner guard and district deputies with several districts yet to be filled. He urges memorial services for members and designates the week of June 1 as the memorial period.
Douglas Poole is recovering after a severe cut sustained Sunday night on Jack Street when a glass bottle broke in an incident on North Street. Police reported no other injuries and no arrests were made at this time.
A fragmented item notes public interest in a local figure whose picture appeared in the paper. The surrounding text emphasizes community attention and urges residents to consider the significance of the feature amid limited awareness.
Bob Jervis and C W Malone of the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce began negotiations to hire a known dance orchestra for the June dance of the young civic group. The event is set for Friday June 5 from nine until two with further details to be announced.
At a recent meeting the Pilot club discussed establishing a local girl scout director to guide the movement. Mrs. C. W. Black will chair a committee to determine steps to advance the girl scout program in the community.
Albany Lodge No. 491 last night elected officers for the ensuing year. J R A Nunn won mastership, Charles Johnson became warden, J R Dobbs junior warden, James A Dutton senior deacon, Angel Stamos junior deacon, A C McKnight sentinel. Reports show the lodge in flourishing condition.
Mrs W R Smith left Monday night for Louisville to mourn her cousin Tom Mooney age about 65 who died suddenly after a heart attack Saturday night Funeral services will be held today at Columbus Ohio H B Beard of the American Oak and Leather Company also went to Columbus to attend the funeral services
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