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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1928
Page
8
The Vinson quartet will appear on the program for the community sing tonight at the Austinville church under the direction of Tennis Sparkmat. The public is invited to attend as a large choir from the section gathers to sing.
Charles H. Turner, pastor of Southside Baptist Church, plans to begin his resignation next month and will move to another field. He has won many friends beyond his own congregation, and sincere wishes were expressed as he departs.
B Patterson of Lacon Alabama departs for Hot Springs for a month hoping to recover from rheumatic attack.
A local druggist promotes a remedy claimed to stop headaches in minutes. The ad touts rapid relief for sciatic or neuralgic pains and promises a single drug can do what others cannot, urging readers to ask the remedy’s department in Durham, N. G. for details.
Madrid reports Premier Primo de Riviera breaks his engagement to marry Senorita Mercedes Castelanos after learning she was seen at the stock exchange buying stocks with two men. He calls the action incomprehensible and ends the engagement irrevocably.
First notice of street tax payments due today by city authorities. Tax payable on or before July 5. Several thousand dollars in revenue to the city accrues each year from this source.
Frank Thompson formerly of Corinth Mississippi has arrived to be associated with the Acorn store in this city. He brings local ties and retail experience to the firm.
Three local lodges Deca fon Meeee Albany No 159 No Ten travel to Athens Sunday for the annual memorial service hosted by the Athens lodge. Grand Secretary H C Pollard of Huntsville will be the principal speaker.
Morgan county contingent of young men will depart Sunday for Anniston to encamp for about a month. Morgan county this year surpassed its quota.
W. George, proprietor of bicycle repair shops in the city, is on the road to recovery after a severe attack of teza. He has been confined to his street for treatment and rest.
R. T. Hewlett and family from Conyers Georgia and Mrs L A Ligs on of Carthage Tent visit their aunt Mrs J J Rose and their mother Mrs M A Hewlett.
George Curtis, a pro at the Valley country club, has been slightly ill for several days and is now somewhat improved.
Vernon Blankenship, who acted this year from the University of Alabama after a short visit to relatives here, will leave Sunday for Birmingham to take a position with the Alabama Power Company.
Valley Country club reports better condition and strong member interest after a directors meeting at Citizens Industrial Bank. Non members retain golf access for now, while course condition is praised under pro George Curtis with potential tennis court plans undecided.
Earl Barnes former local resident now a ministerial student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth Texas arrived to spend his summer vacation with relatives in the area.
A 15 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs L C Doss of 3rd avenue west, suffered a broken shoulder blade when he collided with a playmate while playing baseball at Malone Park about 11 this morning. He is resting at home and X ray confirmed the fracture.
Fragmentary notes indicate Sparks, described as a go nae rator from Seattle, is prep ing to travel east to accompany Commander Byrd in an air dash toward the South Pole, joining the expedition crew.
Six marines were killed when a mine exploded aboard a mine layer during Kiel harbor maneuvers. Four others were injured in the blast. The accident occurred during a mine laying operation in Kiel, Germany.
Mrs. Charlie McCutcheon of Fairview remains fairly well following an operation at Benevolent hospital.
Mrs. E M McCulloch recovering from a serious operation at Benevolent hospital near Birmingham area continues to improve rapidly and is expected to return home today.
The Decatur Baptist Sunday school Young Men's class and Young Women's class vie for leadership with the men ahead last Sunday and women planning to lead next. The men's group has 20 members and several prospects toward a 50 member goal. The loser will host a banquet in coming weeks. Alumni from school and college will speak at the next class meeting.
Mr and Mrs Paul F Barber and daughter, former Decatur residents now in Fullerton California, visit relatives in Memphis for two weeks. They traveled by car from Fullerton in five days, using 60 hours driving time, four hours faster than fast trains.
Plans for homecoming day to be observed by Southside Baptist church will be discussed at Sunday service. Attendance of all members is urged. Promised announcements will be made during the 11 o clock service. Only three more Sundays remain with the retiring pastor and efforts were underway to boost attendance.
The weather bureau announced yesterday the maximum temperature reached 78 degrees and the minimum 59 degrees. Decatur reports another day of mild conditions with a positive outlook.
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