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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1927
Page
8
More than 80 Morgan County farmers joined the Farm Bureau in a two week drive. Officials report a strong campaign and widespread interest. Members say the bureau offers benefits and the option to withdraw after the first year if not desired.
About 150 Lawrence County farmers joined the Farm Bureau campaign as it closes. The drive, delayed by Messrs. Hester and Sims with J. T. Belue, earned praise from farm leaders. County agents will continue outreach with sustained effort for upcoming years.
Mrs. Holesapple leaves Demopolis for Alabama due to her daughter Bessie's illness and possible appendicitis surgery. Mrs. C W Bethany has returned home after surgery. Miss Motte Win William visits from Sherfen to Mrs. H Jones. Bruce Vickery Hill visits Emmett from Nitta. Madeline Dix, Mary ee, and Rev John McCready depart with youths for a week encampment. Mizpah chapter No 190 FE S holds 7:80 PM meeting at Masonic hall. Mr. and Mrs Morgan Pearson of Birmingham visit parents Mr and Mrs A C McKnight. Chappell of Mt Pleasant Minn returns home after days with son J E.
Chappell and guests from Florence and Greenville travel to Birmingham for a midweek visit. The McMillan and Chandler parties return from Mobile and Nashville respectively. Several others plan trips to Nashville Chapel Hill and Kansas City while attending gatherings in Birmingham and Muscle Shoals.
Dr. Andrew J. Perolio of the Tennessee Valley Laboratory sends a letter to northern district police chiefs urging confinement over killing dogs suspected of rabies. Advice covers symptoms, handling, and reporting bites, with guidance on treatment costs and state supplies.
A Lindbergh film showing his takeoff from this country and landing in Paris arrives at the Princess theatre for Wednesday and Thursday. The reel includes intimate scenes of the aviator and his plane, with crowds at Le Bourget field in Paris. It is advertised as the most complete Lindbergh reel yet shown here.
A preparation report on the Alabama Junior Chamber of Commerce state meeting held in Huntsville will be presented at the Decatur Juniors gathering tonight. The local delegation includes Howard Caldwell Rutledge Thomas Walter Morris Sam Stephenson C M Vorstoun S a Cortner.
Rev. Roy Niager formerly of Decatur will conduct a service at South Side Baptist Church Wednesday evening at 7 30. The public is invited. Niager and family of Louisville Ky are visiting Mr and Mrs J T Niager for a few days.
Rev E L Jones announced a series of prayer services preceding the revival campaign at West Side Presbyterian Church. The revival opens June 12 with sessions held in homes Tuesday through Friday hosted by L A Bodrey W H Turner and Conrad Strickland.
Citizens urged to qualify for voting by registering when registration books reopen in July. Authorities emphasize timely action and meeting eligibility requirements to cast ballots in upcoming elections.
Public notice announces a contest by The Coca Cola Company Atlanta inviting entries mailed by August 25 1927. Open to all individuals not connected with Coca Cola or its bottlers families, with one side of paper use of typewriter pencil or pen required. Judges include three former Presidents Clubs of the World and the Coca Cola Bottlers Association president.
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